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[Q] Bricked phone?

Hi all, long term lurker first time poster so please go easy on me.
After having many successes on rooting and flashing various device over the years thanks to this forum, I have finally completely knackered my M8 I think.
Awhile ago I rooted and flashed Venom Rom which worked perfectly. I then decided I wanted Revolution HD rom but obviously didn't follow the guide correctly as afterwards I couldn't get wifi. I still used the phone for a few months until yesterday when I finally decided to do something about it. So using Minimal ADB Fastboot I flashed a Lollipop firmware and was going to flash another ROM.
However, the phone won't boot into recovery, just the bootloader. Can anyone please tell me (in simple terms ) where I can go from here or whether I now have a brick?
If it helps the phone is "Relocked" and S-ON.

pastyal said:
Hi all, long term lurker first time poster so please go easy on me.
After having many successes on rooting and flashing various device over the years thanks to this forum, I have finally completely knackered my M8 I think.
Awhile ago I rooted and flashed Venom Rom which worked perfectly. I then decided I wanted Revolution HD rom but obviously didn't follow the guide correctly as afterwards I couldn't get wifi. I still used the phone for a few months until yesterday when I finally decided to do something about it. So using Minimal ADB Fastboot I flashed a Lollipop firmware and was going to flash another ROM.
However, the phone won't boot into recovery, just the bootloader. Can anyone please tell me (in simple terms ) where I can go from here or whether I now have a brick?
If it helps the phone is "Relocked" and S-ON.
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post your fastboot getvar all please without imei and serial number
did the firmware flash complete successfully ?
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also forgot to add, if the firmware flash went through fine then you will now have stock recovery on your phone, this will just look like a big red exclamation mark on your phone.
at this point you either need to find a stock RUU for your phone and run it now or unlocked your bootloader again at HTC dev, flash a custom recovery and then flash a custom rom.
if you have anything custom / non stock on your phone right now, it wont boot or load with a relocked bootloader.

Seanie280672 said:
post your fastboot getvar all please without imei and serial number
did the firmware flash complete successfully ?
---------- Post added at 10:40 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:34 AM ----------
also forgot to add, if the firmware flash went through fine then you will now have stock recovery on your phone, this will just look like a big red exclamation mark on your phone.
at this point you either need to find a stock RUU for your phone and run it now or unlocked your bootloader again at HTC dev, flash a custom recovery and then flash a custom rom.
if you have anything custom / non stock on your phone right now, it wont boot or load with a relocked bootloader.
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Many thanks for the reply. I don't think the Firmware flashed succesfully, I tried three times and each time got the same response:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot flash zip firmware.zip
target reported max download size of 1830711296 bytes
sending 'zip' (49565 KB)...
OKAY [ 2.770s]
writing 'zip'...
(bootloader) adopting the signature contained in this image...
(bootloader) signature checking...
(bootloader) zip header checking...
(bootloader) zip info parsing...
(bootloader) checking model ID...
(bootloader) checking custom ID...
FAILED (remote: 42 custom id check fail)
finished. total time: 6.410s
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot flash zip firmware.zip
target reported max download size of 1830711296 bytes
sending 'zip' (49565 KB)...
OKAY [ 2.787s]
writing 'zip'...
(bootloader) adopting the signature contained in this image...
(bootloader) signature checking...
(bootloader) zip header checking...
(bootloader) zip info parsing...
(bootloader) checking model ID...
(bootloader) checking custom ID...
FAILED (remote: 42 custom id check fail)
finished. total time: 6.431s
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot flash zip firmware.zip
target reported max download size of 1830711296 bytes
sending 'zip' (49565 KB)...
OKAY [ 2.790s]
writing 'zip'...
(bootloader) adopting the signature contained in this image...
(bootloader) signature checking...
(bootloader) zip header checking...
(bootloader) zip info parsing...
(bootloader) checking model ID...
(bootloader) checking custom ID...
FAILED (remote: 42 custom id check fail)
finished. total time: 6.415s
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot reboot
rebooting...
finished. total time: 0.013s
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
target reported max download size of 1830711296 bytes
sending 'recovery' (17034 KB)...
OKAY [ 1.706s]
writing 'recovery'...
(bootloader) signature checking...
FAILED (remote: signature verify fail)
finished. total time: 2.455s
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
target reported max download size of 1830711296 bytes
sending 'recovery' (17034 KB)...
OKAY [ 1.713s]
writing 'recovery'...
(bootloader) signature checking...
FAILED (remote: signature verify fail)
finished. total time: 2.463s
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And heres the getvar all
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot getvar all
(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: ORANG001
(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!
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pastyal said:
Many thanks for the reply. I don't think the Firmware flashed succesfully, I tried three times and each time got the same response:
And heres the getvar all
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which firmware did you download ? description or link if possible.
also you cant flash custom recovery as your bootloader is locked, and you need stock recovery and HTC dev unlock token to unlock it.
remove your imei and serial number from your getvar all, also, as you are s-on, you need to make sure that the firmware you flashed is ORANG001 firmware as per your cid, at a guess it will be something like 4.xx.61.x the 61 is the key, this will relate to region / carrier 61 is orange / EE, and the 4 is the latest android version firmware for the HTC one M8, as your version main is missing I cant fully confirm this, this is a fault from flashing earlier versions of TWRP recovery.
alternatively, you can flash a custom rom and get s-off via sunshine s-off @ $25 and convert your phone.

Seanie280672 said:
which firmware did you download ? description or link if possible.
also you cant flash custom recovery as your bootloader is locked, and you need stock recovery and HTC dev unlock token to unlock it.
remove your imei and serial number from your getvar all, also, as you are s-on, you need to make sure that the firmware you flashed is ORANG001 firmware as per your cid, at a guess it will be something like 4.xx.61.x the 61 is the key, this will relate to region / carrier 61 is orange / EE, and the 4 is the latest android version firmware for the HTC one M8, as your version main is missing I cant fully confirm this, this is a fault from flashing earlier versions of TWRP recovery.
alternatively, you can flash a custom rom and get s-off via sunshine s-off @ $25 and convert your phone.
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Ooops thanks for the heads up on removing the info!
Aaah thats the mistake I made by using the wrong firmware. I will locate the correct firmware and try that later on today. I did look at the Sunshine option but was unsure if it would help me at this moment in time. Think i'll try the correct firmware first.
Will update here later with good news hopefully!

Seanie280672 said:
post your fastboot getvar all please without imei and serial number
did the firmware flash complete successfully ?
---------- Post added at 10:40 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:34 AM ----------
also forgot to add, if the firmware flash went through fine then you will now have stock recovery on your phone, this will just look like a big red exclamation mark on your phone.
at this point you either need to find a stock RUU for your phone and run it now or unlocked your bootloader again at HTC dev, flash a custom recovery and then flash a custom rom.
if you have anything custom / non stock on your phone right now, it wont boot or load with a relocked bootloader.
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Ok, I have now succesfully flashed the correct (I think ) firmware. I flashed twice to be sure. In cmd I rebooted to Fastboot but all I have now is the screen you mentioned with the red exclamation mark within a triangle. Where do I go from here as the phone won't do anything, not even turn off. It does occasionally turn off itself and I try to enter bootloader but it just loads to the red exclamation mark again.?

pastyal said:
Ok, I have now succesfully flashed the correct (I think ) firmware. I flashed twice to be sure. In cmd I rebooted to Fastboot but all I have now is the screen you mentioned with the red exclamation mark within a triangle. Where do I go from here as the phone won't do anything, not even turn off. It does occasionally turn off itself and I try to enter bootloader but it just loads to the red exclamation mark again.?
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hold volume up, volume down and power button for about 15 to 20 seconds, phone will go off, before it comes back on quickly release all buttons and just hold volume down only, it should boot to the bootloader.

Thank you for that, that gets me into the bootloader but it won't load into fastboot now?

pastyal said:
Thank you for that, that gets me into the bootloader but it won't load into fastboot now?
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what do you mean wont load into fastboot ? do you mean your computer just says waiting for device, which firmware did you flash ?

Seanie280672 said:
what do you mean wont load into fastboot ? do you mean your computer just says waiting for device, which firmware did you flash ?
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Yes pc says waiting for device. I flashed a firmware from here, not sure which one it was now though http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376
Do I need to flash a stock recovery now? If so do I need to be able to get the phone to load into fastboot?

pastyal said:
Yes pc says waiting for device. I flashed a firmware from here, not sure which one it was now though http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376
Do I need to flash a stock recovery now? If so do I need to be able to get the phone to load into fastboot?
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no you don't need to flash stock recovery, I don't see any firmware files for your phone in that link, and as your s-on, they shouldn't of been successful, nothing should of changed.
waiting for device is generally a driver problem, check device manager whilst your phone is plugged into your computer, should say android devices - MyHTC

Seanie280672 said:
no you don't need to flash stock recovery, I don't see any firmware files for your phone in that link, and as your s-on, they shouldn't of been successful, nothing should of changed.
waiting for device is generally a driver problem, check device manager whilst your phone is plugged into your computer, should say android devices - MyHTC
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I can't see any android devices listed under device manager. I installed HTC Sync yesterday though which I thought loaded the drivers? What should i do now?

pastyal said:
I can't see any android devices listed under device manager. I installed HTC Sync yesterday though which I thought loaded the drivers? What should i do now?
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Try to uninstall HTC Sync and any HTC drivers. Then see if the phone shows up in Device Manager. If so, select to manually pick drivers, and pick the generic MTP device.
Might not work for you, but this is what I had to do to get fastboot/adb working on my PC with the M8.

pastyal said:
I can't see any android devices listed under device manager. I installed HTC Sync yesterday though which I thought loaded the drivers? What should i do now?
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Also make sure in bootloader it says FASTBOOT USB and not HBOOT

redpoint73 said:
Try to uninstall HTC Sync and any HTC drivers. Then see if the phone shows up in Device Manager. If so, select to manually pick drivers, and pick the generic MTP device.
Might not work for you, but this is what I had to do to get fastboot/adb working on my PC with the M8.
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ssantos132 said:
Also make sure in bootloader it says FASTBOOT USB and not HBOOT
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Sorted it, was a simple matter of swapping USB ports. I have a new laptop and forgot one of the ports was USB 3.0 which the phone was connected with. Evidently it prefers a USB 2.0 port.
So I assume now I need to find the correct firmware, of which I'm struggling with a little. Can anyone po8nt me in the right direction? I have been through a lot of threads here and can't seem to find anything.

pastyal said:
Sorted it, was a simple matter of swapping USB ports. I have a new laptop and forgot one of the ports was USB 3.0 which the phone was connected with. Evidently it prefers a USB 2.0 port.
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That's right, USB 3.0 does not play well with this device.
pastyal said:
So I assume now I need to find the correct firmware, of which I'm struggling with a little. Can anyone po8nt me in the right direction? I have been through a lot of threads here and can't seem to find anything.
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I can't find the firmware for your CID either. You may have better luck updating the firmware by OTA.
To do that, you will need to restore the stock ROM and stock recovery, using the files and instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376
After restoring stock ROM and stock recovery, you will need to update up to Lollipop, which will probably include a few (3) OTA updates.
Once you've updated to current firmware by OTA, you can install custom recovery again, and run the current custom ROMs.

redpoint73 said:
That's right, USB 3.0 does not play well with this device.
I can't find the firmware for your CID either. You may have better luck updating the firmware by OTA.
To do that, you will need to restore the stock ROM and stock recovery, using the files and instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376
After restoring stock ROM and stock recovery, you will need to update up to Lollipop, which will probably include a few (3) OTA updates.
Once you've updated to current firmware by OTA, you can install custom recovery again, and run the current custom ROMs.
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I'm getting myself in a right mess I think. I've just tried installing the stock recoveries from https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=25064 as linked to from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2694994 which I thought woud be perfect for me but I get an error of "FAILED (remote: signature verify fail)" in cmd. If I reboot the phone into recovery I get the red exclamation mark again.
Any ideas on what i'm doing wrong? Am i right in thinking I need to flash a stock recovery and THEN a stock ROM, or should it be the other way around?

pastyal said:
I'm getting myself in a right mess I think. I've just tried installing the stock recoveries from https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=25064 as linked to from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2694994 which I thought woud be perfect for me but I get an error of "FAILED (remote: signature verify fail)" in cmd. If I reboot the phone into recovery I get the red exclamation mark again.
Any ideas on what i'm doing wrong? Am i right in thinking I need to flash a stock recovery and THEN a stock ROM, or should it be the other way around?
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Multiple mistakes here:
1) You need the stock ROM and recovery that corresponds with your hboot (3.16) which would indicate a 1.x software and corresponding recovery. The files you linked are for software 3.x and 4.x.
2) I'm also not sure why you are stumbling around in threads that aren't even for your CID when I already gave you a link to the proper location for the stock nandroid for your CID version. You want to restore the stock nandroid for ORANG001, which is 1.54.61.5 and the stock recovery 1.54.xx
3) You need to flash the stock ROM (restore stock nandroid) before the stock recovery. Once you've restored stock recovery, you cannot flash a ROM or nandroid. You need custom recovery to do that.
3) Lollipop recoveries for other CID won't work. But a KitKat recovery for another CID will work (as mentioned in item 2 above, you want a 1.54.xx recovery to correspond to the stock ROM 1.54.61.5 since a recovery doesn't seem to be posted for your exact software 1.54.61.5

redpoint73 said:
Multiple mistakes here:
1) You need the stock ROM and recovery that corresponds with your hboot (3.16) which would indicate a 1.x software and corresponding recovery. The files you linked are for software 3.x and 4.x.
2) I'm also not sure why you are stumbling around in threads that aren't even for your CID when I already gave you a link to the proper location for the stock nandroid for your CID version. You want to restore the stock nandroid for ORANG001, which is 1.54.61.5 and the stock recovery 1.54.xx
3) You need to flash the stock ROM (restore stock nandroid) before the stock recovery. Once you've restored stock recovery, you cannot flash a ROM or nandroid. You need custom recovery to do that.
3) Lollipop recoveries for other CID won't work. But a KitKat recovery for another CID will work (as mentioned in item 2 above, you want a 1.54.xx recovery to correspond to the stock ROM 1.54.61.5 since a recovery doesn't seem to be posted for your exact software 1.54.61.5
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Thanks very much for that, the reason why i was stumbling around is because i had already tried that Nandroid backup but i think i must have used incorrect instructions. I read I had to open the zip file and flash the boot.img, but I just get the same error as before if I do that.
Could you please tell me how to restore the stock Nandroid. i promise you I am going around in circles lol

pastyal said:
i had already tried that Nandroid backup but i think i must have used incorrect instructions. I read I had to open the zip file and flash the boot.img, but I just get the same error as before if I do that.
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Instruction on restoring a nandroid are in post #3 of the stock nandroid collection thread I linked before. Click where it says Questions & Answers, and you will see the 2nd question is how to restore a stock nandroid: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58128936&postcount=3
I think you may have seen these instructions, but you only did one part, not the remaining parts of the process. The boot.img is essentially just the kernel; technically a few other things too, but either way its like 1% of what you need to have a working ROM. Namely, if you only flashed boot.img, you didn't do the steps I've highlighted in orange below:
- Place the nandroid backup unpacked on the sdcard of the phone in the right backup folder
* Philz touch uses - Clockworkmod\Backups\
* TWRP uses - TWRP\Backups\ or TWRP/Backups/serialnum/ (replace serialnum with your device's serial number. To have TWRP create the proper directory structure for you, just do a simple backup of just the boot partition and put the backup files in there) thanks to garyd9 for the additional info
- Flash the boot.img or boot.emmc.win file from the nandroid backup
- Make a full wipe in the recovery
- Restore the nandroid backup and reboot
You need to unzip the downloaded file, then place the entire folder contents to the proper location on the phone. Then boot recovery (probably TWRP) and use the restore function to install the nandroid. I actually do not think you need to extract and flash boot.img separately.
After that, install the stock recovery with the fastboot command: fastboot flash recovery filename.img
Where "filename.img" is the actual name of the desired stock recovery file.
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pastyal said:
If it helps the phone is "Relocked" and S-ON.
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Are you currently unlocked again? The above is from your top post, but I don't know if you've changed this (unlocked again).
You can only do the above mentioned steps (restore nandroid, stock recovery, etc.) if you are bootloader unlocked.

htc one m8 twrp won't boot

Hello,
i have a problem with my htc one m8 any help will be appreciate.
i wan't to install the new rom viperone m8 but when i try to flash twrp latest version the recovery don't load it's reboot the bootloader only and don't get access to twrp to install rom
i'm able to flash philz_touch_6.26.6-m8.img and install skydragon latest rom
i'm also able to flash twrp-2.7.0.2-m8.img
here is my getvar all
c:\>fastboot getvar all
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.25.21331147A1.06
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: <----------- i have doubt on this why it's empty
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B10000
(bootloader) cidnum: HTC__247
(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: eb00c9d0
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
all: Done!
finished. total time: 0.016s
there is any solution for my problem?
can i install viperone 4.6.0 with wrp-2.7.0.2-m8.img
bootloader is unlocked and phone is s-off
Thank you in advance for your help.

First, remove Serial & Imei no from your post.
Can you remember whether your stock ROM is 4.21.1020.1 or 3.31.1020.9 ? Because both have hboot 3.19.0000
Don't use TWRP 2.7.0.2, use at least 2.8.4.0 or newer or latest.
Run these command
fastboot flash recovery NameofRecovery.img
fastboot erase cache
fastboot reboot-bootloader
now you should be able to enter recovery.
Advisable to reboot your device after doing fastboot erase cache and then boot to recovery

Hello,
thank you very much for your help.
i was on 4.21.1020.1
yes i have tried to use twrp-2.8.4.0-m8.img but not working
i also did what you said
fastboot flash recovery NameofRecovery.img
fastboot erase cache
fastboot reboot-bootloader
it's boot to bootloader it don't show twrp recovery.
very strange
thank you for your assistance
ckpv5 said:
First, remove Serial & Imei no from your post.
Can you remember whether your stock ROM is 4.21.1020.1 or 3.31.1020.9 ? Because both have hboot 3.19.0000
Don't use TWRP 2.7.0.2, use at least 2.8.4.0 or newer or latest.
Run these command
fastboot flash recovery NameofRecovery.img
fastboot erase cache
fastboot reboot-bootloader
now you should be able to enter recovery.
Advisable to reboot your device after doing fastboot erase cache and then boot to recovery
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Yeah .. that's strange because your device on latest hboot.
Since your device is S-Off .. may I know why did you S-Off it ?
Seeing your device has stock CID/MID .. I'm scare that you jump from a lower 3.16.0000 hboot straight to 3.19.0000
Some people face problem too when they jump hboot.

i had to S-Off because in skydragon installation guides requirements
s-off is more easy
there is any solution to back and redo everything.
Thank you
ckpv5 said:
Yeah .. that's strange because your device on latest hboot.
Since your device is S-Off .. may I know why did you S-Off it ?
Seeing your device has stock CID/MID .. I'm scare that you jump from a lower 3.16.0000 hboot straight to 3.19.0000
Some people face problem too when they jump hboot.
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Hello
Anyone got this type of problems?
There is any solution ?
Thank you

novalayer said:
yes i have tried to use twrp-2.8.4.0-m8.img but not working
i also did what you said
fastboot flash recovery NameofRecovery.img
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You understand "NameofRecovery.img" needs to be the actual file name (such as: twrp-2.8.4.0-m8.img)?

redpoint73 said:
You understand "NameofRecovery.img" needs to be the actual file name (such as: twrp-2.8.4.0-m8.img)?
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@redpoint73, I think that is refering to an issue that occured with the new update from HTC. I have it too and another users the same. The recovery TWRP higher than twrp-2.8.1.0-m8.img does not boot and enter back to bootloader. We discused this in another thread and we don't have an resolution until now. Is not manifesting on all the phones and is not region and provider dependent. In this thread you can see more details. http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/htc-one-m8-stuck-boot-screen-t3186424

whiperhack said:
@redpoint73, I think that is refering to an issue that occured with the new update from HTC. I have it too and another users the same. The recovery TWRP higher than twrp-2.8.1.0-m8.img does not boot and enter back to bootloader. We discused this in another thread and we don't have an resolution until now. Is not manifesting on all the phones and is not region and provider dependent. In this thread you can see more details. http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/htc-one-m8-stuck-boot-screen-t3186424
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Good info. Makes sense since he was able to flash TWRP 2.7.something.
But it would be useful for folks when they seek help to actually give the exact fastboot commands used, and not just cut and paste from somebody else's post (so we can't even be sure if he is using the right commands to install TWRP).

For some reason I only can use twrp-2.7.0.2. All the others get back to bootloader immediately. Is there a solution? It happens after going back to sense from GPE. I followed this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2733523
Edit: Maybe is has somrthing to do with hboot? I have 3 .19.0.000

Petert87 said:
For some reason I only can use twrp-2.7.0.2. All the others get back to bootloader immediately. Is there a solution? It happens after going back to sense from GPE. I followed this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2733523
Edit: Maybe is has somrthing to do with hboot? I have 3 .19.0.000
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Something isn't right here. If you actually followed the thread you linked, you would not be on hboot 3.19.
The thread is also incredibly obsolete, as in 3 software/firmware generations old (the current is 4.16.xxx).
You most likely can't use the current TWRP due to outdated firmware. But you haven't provided enough info to tell for sure. Do fastboot getvar all and post the output (be sure to delete IMEI and serial numbers before posting the getvar data, as these are personal info).

redpoint73 said:
Something isn't right here. If you actually followed the thread you linked, you would not be on hboot 3.19.
The thread is also incredibly obsolete, as in 3 software/firmware generations old (the current is 4.16.xxx).
You most likely can't use the current TWRP due to outdated firmware. But you haven't provided enough info to tell for sure. Do fastboot getvar all and post the output (be sure to delete IMEI and serial numbers before posting the getvar data, as these are personal info).
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I'm at work so atm cant provide a getvar all. What I did:
write cid 11111111, flashed 1.54.401.5-W_Splash.zip, reboot stock recovery, factory reset, installed TWRP. Again factory reset in TWRP. Then installed MaximusHD. Then I installed the first Nandroid I had from my software x.xx.161.x. Then did all OTA's. I think my hboot never updated during OTA.s

Petert87 said:
Then did all OTA's. I think my hboot never updated during OTA.s
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And why do you think that? If that were the case, you would not be on hboot 3.19. Flashing 1.54 firmware would put you on hboot 3.16.

redpoint73 said:
And why do you think that? If that were the case, you would not be on hboot 3.19. Flashing 1.54 firmware would put you on hboot 3.16.
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I thought that OTA updates the firmware automatically

Petert87 said:
I thought that OTA updates the firmware automatically
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Yes, it does.
But why do you think it failed to do so?

redpoint73 said:
Yes, it does.
But why do you think it failed to do so?
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Because I'm on old hboot and latest lollipop.

Petert87 said:
Because I'm on old hboot and latest lollipop.
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You stated your were on hboot 3.19; which is the latest hboot there is.

redpoint73 said:
You stated your were on hboot 3.19; which is the latest hboot there is.
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Sorry, there was a misunderstanding. I thought you said the latest was 4.16.xxx but that was the software not hboot. Software is 4.19.161.3

Petert87 said:
Sorry, there was a misunderstanding. I thought you said the latest was 4.16.xxx but that was the software not hboot. Software is 4.19.161.3
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I see.
Well, it would seem that your firmware is up to date. So I see no reason why TWRP 2.8 would cause any trouble.
What versions of TWRP did you try exactly? I would focus on the current/latest which is 2.8.7.

redpoint73 said:
I see.
Well, it would seem that your firmware is up to date. So I see no reason why TWRP 2.8 would cause any trouble.
What versions of TWRP did you try exactly? I would focus on the current/latest which is 2.8.7.
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I tried every version until one works and stopped at that one.

HTC m9 in bootloop after re-locking the bootloader

Hi,
Well, as the title said i'm stuck in bootloop after re-locking the bootloader.
Here is the history of what happened:
Unlocked the bootloader
flashed TWERP recovery and rooted.
I saw I can't install OTA updates so I unrooted the phone and flashed back to stock recovery. Still couldn't install OTA updates.
Unlocked the bootloader again and restored system partition back to original "untouched" status (from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-one-m9/general/please-read-rooting-using-twrp-t3069022). Only to realize i'm not on t-mobile, but the phone worked anyway .
Flashed back to stock recovery but still couldn't install the updates (If I remember correctly I got a massage that my software was tampered).
I'm S-on so I thought before trying the sunshine app I'll relock the bootloader. So I did that and that's it.
Here's were I'm now:
software status: modified
RELOCKED
S-ON
I can access stock recovery and download mode.
ADB devices doesn't recognize the phone (all drivers are ok and up to date and I've tried different cables and usb ports)
On the other hand, fasboot devices does work and recognize my phone.
So I come to you with help after going though tons of pages, guides and what not. I'm at it for a week now and no luck.
Help me XDA-Kanobi, you're my only hope
Thanks
Yotam

unlock with fastboot
Sorry to bump but is there any way to unlock it with fastboot maybe since it's the only way I can connect?
any suggestion or idea will be helpful
Thanks
Yotam

yotamh said:
Sorry to bump but is there any way to unlock it with fastboot maybe since it's the only way I can connect?
any suggestion or idea will be helpful
Thanks
Yotam
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What's your current firmware? Is the allow OEM unlock option (or how ever it was called in English) activated in the developer options (only important for firmware versions with a 2 or higher at the beginning)? If yes you can re-unlock with the unlock_token you got from HTCdev.

Flippy498 said:
What's your current firmware? Is the allow OEM unlock option (or how ever it was called in English) activated in the developer options (only important for firmware versions with a 2 or higher at the beginning)? If yes you can re-unlock with the unlock_token you got from HTCdev.
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My current firmware is 5.0.something. To be honest I don't remember and can't check.
I've tired to re-unlock with the unlock_token you got from HTCdev but it didn't work. I've got the token with fastboot but only in download mode an then when I tried to unlock with the file they send you to the mail It gives an error that I can check later when I'm home.
Yotam

yotamh said:
My current firmware is 5.0.something. To be honest I don't remember and can't check.
I've tired to re-unlock with the unlock_token you got from HTCdev but it didn't work. I've got the token with fastboot but only in download mode an then when I tried to unlock with the file they send you to the mail It gives an error that I can check later when I'm home.
Yotam
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It seems like you're talking about the android version not the firmware version since there is no 5.0.XXX.X firmware for the M9. For now it might be the best solution to wait until you're home.

yotamh said:
Hi,
Well, as the title said i'm stuck in bootloop after re-locking the bootloader.
Here is the history of what happened:
Unlocked the bootloader
flashed TWERP recovery and rooted.
I saw I can't install OTA updates so I unrooted the phone and flashed back to stock recovery. Still couldn't install OTA updates.
Unlocked the bootloader again and restored system partition back to original "untouched" status (from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-one-m9/general/please-read-rooting-using-twrp-t3069022). Only to realize i'm not on t-mobile, but the phone worked anyway .
Flashed back to stock recovery but still couldn't install the updates (If I remember correctly I got a massage that my software was tampered).
I'm S-on so I thought before trying the sunshine app I'll relock the bootloader. So I did that and that's it.
Here's were I'm now:
software status: modified
RELOCKED
S-ON
I can access stock recovery and download mode.
ADB devices doesn't recognize the phone (all drivers are ok and up to date and I've tried different cables and usb ports)
On the other hand, fasboot devices does work and recognize my phone.
So I come to you with help after going though tons of pages, guides and what not. I'm at it for a week now and no luck.
Help me XDA-Kanobi, you're my only hope
Thanks
Yotam
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OK OK dont get frenetic...DO AS EXACTLY AS I SAY OK?.................boot into download MODE Only and follow SAKITECH video on how to root M9, then flash a custom rom or SD Zip-Ruu to allow phone to boot again. =D hope this helps!

LLegion said:
OK OK dont get frenetic...DO AS EXACTLY AS I SAY OK?.................boot into download MODE Only and follow SAKITECH video on how to root M9, then flash a custom rom or SD Zip-Ruu to allow phone to boot again. =D hope this helps!
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the problem is I can't unlock the bootloader. ADB devices doesn't work

Flippy498 said:
What's your current firmware? Is the allow OEM unlock option (or how ever it was called in English) activated in the developer options (only important for firmware versions with a 2 or higher at the beginning)? If yes you can re-unlock with the unlock_token you got from HTCdev.
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how can I check the firmware version from the bootloader?
(under os in download mode I see - 1.32.401.15. is that the firmware?

yotamh said:
how can I check the firmware version from the bootloader?
(under os in download mode I see - 1.32.401.15. is that the firmware?
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Yes, that's correct. And with that firmware your problems can be solved without much hassle. Just download either the 1.32.401.15 or the 1.40.401.8 RUU which are both linked in my google sheet (link can be found in my signature). Follow the instructions and your phone should be usable again in no time. If you choose the 1.40.401.8 RUU there's one OTA less you need to install after you recovered your phone.
And a little advice for the future: If you want to install future OTAs then you don't need to relock your bootloader. If your phone isn't completely stock this will always result in a bootloop.

Flippy498 said:
Yes, that's correct. And with that firmware your problems can be solved without much hassle. Just download either the 1.32.401.15 or the 1.40.401.8 RUU which are both linked in the google sheet in my signature. Follow the instructions and your phone should be usable again in no time. If you choose the 1.40.401.8 RUU there's one OTA less you need to install after you recovered your phone.
And a little advice for the future: If you want to install future OTAs then you don't need to relock your bootloader. If your phone isn't completely stock this will always result in a bootloop.
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Thanks a lot for the answer. Is it possible to flash the RUU if I'm S-ON??

yotamh said:
Thanks a lot for the answer. Is it possible to flash the RUU if I'm S-ON??
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Of course. The only things you cannot do is downgrading or flashing RUUs that have a different SKU (=the three numbers behind the second dot in the firmware version). RUUs with the same version as your phone or higher versions are fine, though.

Flippy498 said:
Of course. The only things you cannot do is downgrading or flashing RUUs that have a different SKU (=the three numbers behind the second dot in the firmware version). RUUs with the same version as your phone or higher versions are fine, though.
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HI
So i'm trying to flash the RUU and I'm getting this:
C:\Users\Yotam\Desktop\Phone files>fastboot flash zip M9_1.32.401.15_FullStock_rename_to_ROM.zip <----I've tried to change it to ROM.zip as well but I get the same error
target reported max download size of 800000000 bytes
sending 'zip' (111548 KB)...
OKAY [ 7.869s]
writing 'zip'...
(bootloader) HOSD CL#506785
(bootloader) GPT is up-to-dated. [17408]
(bootloader) Perform pre-update
(bootloader) ERR ZIP signature checking failed...
(bootloader) ERR [SD_UPDATE_ERR] sddownload failed: 8
(bootloader) ERR Update zip file failed.
(bootloader) Update zip file OK
(bootloader) ERR ZIP ERROR CODE, 8
(bootloader) [email protected]
FAILED (remote: 8: fail to flash via downloadzip)
finished. total time: 12.962s
The ZIP file is fine (i've downloaded it twice just to be sure), phone is with the sd card in it (I though it's worth mentioning), S-ON.
Not sure what else...what seems to be the issue here?

some more info
fastboot getvar all
(bootloader) kernel: lk
(bootloader) product: htc_himauhl
(bootloader) version: 1.0
(bootloader) imei:
(bootloader) version-main: 1.32.401.15
(bootloader) boot-mode: RUU
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.0.0.0000
(bootloader) mid: 0PJA10000
(bootloader) cid: HTC__016
all:
finished. total time: 0.014s

yotamh said:
HI
So i'm trying to flash the RUU and I'm getting this:
C:\Users\Yotam\Desktop\Phone files>fastboot flash zip M9_1.32.401.15_FullStock_rename_to_ROM.zip <----I've tried to change it to ROM.zip as well but I get the same error
target reported max download size of 800000000 bytes
sending 'zip' (111548 KB)...
OKAY [ 7.869s]
writing 'zip'...
(bootloader) HOSD CL#506785
(bootloader) GPT is up-to-dated. [17408]
(bootloader) Perform pre-update
(bootloader) ERR ZIP signature checking failed...
(bootloader) ERR [SD_UPDATE_ERR] sddownload failed: 8
(bootloader) ERR Update zip file failed.
(bootloader) Update zip file OK
(bootloader) ERR ZIP ERROR CODE, 8
(bootloader) [email protected]
FAILED (remote: 8: fail to flash via downloadzip)
finished. total time: 12.962s
The ZIP file is fine (i've downloaded it twice just to be sure), phone is with the sd card in it (I though it's worth mentioning), S-ON.
Not sure what else...what seems to be the issue here?
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yotamh said:
some more info
fastboot getvar all
(bootloader) kernel: lk
(bootloader) product: htc_himauhl
(bootloader) version: 1.0
(bootloader) imei:
(bootloader) version-main: 1.32.401.15
(bootloader) boot-mode: RUU
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.0.0.0000
(bootloader) mid: 0PJA10000
(bootloader) cid: HTC__016
all:
finished. total time: 0.014s
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For your own safety you should delete your IMEI as it can be used for phone scam by others.
Why are you trying to flash one of Sneakyghosts' firmware packs? They can only be used with S-OFF and do not contain a rom. I've already explained earlier that you can find the needed RUUs and instructions in the google sheet in my signature.

Flippy498 said:
For your own safety you should delete your IMEI as it can be used for phone scam by others.
Why are you trying to flash one of Sneakyghosts' firmware packs? They can only be used with S-OFF and do not contain a rom. I've already explained earlier that you can find the needed RUUs and instructions in the google sheet in my signature.
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Hi thanks for the top about the IMEI I've changed it.
and sorry, I didn't understood the the original comment and got in to the a wrong line in the comment. I'll try again with the correct file (2gb will take some to download). Again, thank you for your answer and patient. It's nice to see people try to help. :good:

THANK YOU so much! everything is working and even updated! thanks!

it seems i have a strange issue after all.
my phone doesn't detect my htc headphones. It recognize other headphone and the HTC headphones works with other devices.
it looks like a software issue.

Flippy498 said:
For your own safety you should delete your IMEI as it can be used for phone scam by others.
Why are you trying to flash one of Sneakyghosts' firmware packs? They can only be used with S-OFF and do not contain a rom. [REMOVED BECAUSE I'M A NEWBIE]I've already explained earlier that you can find the needed RUUs and instructions in the google sheet in my signature[/URL].
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Hi I know this is probably old but I was in this exact same predicament and I had "tried everything" and your instructions brought my phone back to life!! I am so grateful after almost a week of adb commands and zip files that got me nowhere! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!:good:

(solved)Help with update To android M

Today I received the android m update I download it and install stock recovery so I can install the update But every Time I do it gets to the half of the bar and then says install aborted I have tried factory reset and wipe cache nothing worked
I had twrp recovery before And every time I get any update I replace the twrp with stock recovery and it always worked for me until today
Any solution please?????

What did you use TWRP for, or better asked what did you change on your system? Has your system been rooted or the system.img been manipulated in any kind?
Send by the swarm intelligence of my coffee machine (AKA HTC One M9).

HTCNerdYoda said:
What did you use TWRP for, or better asked what did you change on your system? Has your system been rooted or the system.img been manipulated in any kind?
Send by the swarm intelligence of my coffee machine (AKA HTC One M9).
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I used TWRP for root access and yes my system Is rooted but and boot loader unlocked for reinstalling stock recovery was working before and the updates were installed successfully

OTA failure
My device is not rooted and today I tried to upgrade to marshmallow (ota) but it failed to do so after 80% it aborted the installation and now I'm stuck with a dump phone please help I'm not familiar with this kind of situation. I tried to wipe cache partition and wipe data/factory reset but nothing works. IT says on the screen:
Android Recovery
HTC/htc_m8/htc_m8
6.0/MRA58K/buildteam12171409
user/release-keys
Use volume up/down and power.
-----------------------------------------
Reboot system now
Reboot to bootloader
Apply update from ADB
Apply update from SD card
Wipe data/factory reset
Wipe cache partition
Power off
-----------------------------------------
Supported API: 3
handle_cota_install: install cwpkg to/c
ache/data/cwtemp/cwpkg.zip
handle_cota_install: install cwprop to /
cache/data/cwtemp/cw.prop
Write host_mode success
handle_cota_install: No CW files. Skip c
w installation.

ecmelg said:
My device is not rooted and today I tried to upgrade to marshmallow (ota) but it failed to do so after 80% it aborted the installation and now I'm stuck with a dump phone please help I'm not familiar with this kind of situation. I tried to wipe cache partition and wipe data/factory reset but nothing works. IT says on the screen:
Android Recovery
HTC/htc_m8/htc_m8
6.0/MRA58K/buildteam12171409
user/release-keys
Use volume up/down and power.
-----------------------------------------
Reboot system now
Reboot to bootloader
Apply update from ADB
Apply update from SD card
Wipe data/factory reset
Wipe cache partition
Power off
-----------------------------------------
Supported API: 3
handle_cota_install: install cwpkg to/c
ache/data/cwtemp/cwpkg.zip
handle_cota_install: install cwprop to /
cache/data/cwtemp/cw.prop
Write host_mode success
handle_cota_install: No CW files. Skip c
w installation.
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Try flashing RUU for ur model id.

Alxens said:
I used TWRP for root access and yes my system Is rooted but and boot loader unlocked for reinstalling stock recovery was working before and the updates were installed successfully
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If it is rooted the OTA won't be installed as the system partition and thus it's md5 has been changed by mounting it r/w and flashing SuperSU. This is as google and HTC following this guidelines changed the OTA delivery to a block based system where the routine checks if the system has been untouched prior to installing it. You got to restore the untouched image of the system partition for your device. After this you could flash the stock recovery and install the OTA.
Send by the swarm intelligence of my coffee machine (AKA HTC One M9).

HTCNerdYoda said:
If it is rooted the OTA won't be installed as the system partition and thus it's md5 has been changed by mounting it r/w and flashing SuperSU. This is as google and HTC following this guidelines changed the OTA delivery to a block based system where the routine checks if the system has been untouched prior to installing it. You got to restore the untouched image of the system partition for your device. After this you could flash the stock recovery and install the OTA.
Send by the swarm intelligence of my coffee machine (AKA HTC One M9).
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I have twrp backup system
would this work??

Alxens said:
Today I received the android m update I download it and install stock recovery so I can install the update But every Time I do it gets to the half of the bar and then says install aborted I have tried factory reset and wipe cache nothing worked
I had twrp recovery before And every time I get any update I replace the twrp with stock recovery and it always worked for me until today
Any solution please?????
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Esta solución me sirvió a mi. www . htc.com/us/support/rom- downloads . html (saca los espacios) en tú caso descarga la versión desbloqueada

Yes would work
Send by the swarm intelligence of my coffee machine (AKA HTC One M9).

I'm having the same problem. I don't have a ROOT and already talked to the HTC help desk and didn't find any solution. With this TWRP can I fix this problem?

sonoman87 said:
I'm having the same problem. I don't have a ROOT and already talked to the HTC help desk and didn't find any solution. With this TWRP can I fix this problem?
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Most likely NO.
The above user(s) used TWRP backups to remove changes that were done by root.
Since you never rooted (from the sounds of it) you don't have the same problem.

redpoint73 said:
Most likely NO.
The above user(s) used TWRP backups to remove changes that were done by root.
Since you never rooted (from the sounds of it) you don't have the same problem.
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Thanks redpoint73. So, what do you recommend me to do now? Because, the problem started with the android notification of the update and then the system crashed. Search for a ROM and try to install it?
Thanks again!

sonoman87 said:
Thanks redpoint73. So, what do you recommend me to do now? Because, the problem started with the android notification of the update and then the system crashed. Search for a ROM and try to install it?
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If there is a MM RUU for your version, download and run it.

redpoint73 said:
If there is a MM RUU for your version, download and run it.
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I've fixed it! Thanks so much again!

sonoman87 said:
I've fixed it! Thanks so much again!
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Which country are you from? And which ROM did you use? I'm from Spain and I'm afraid if I install the ROM it wouldn't work again in my country

oscar1355 said:
Which country are you from? And which ROM did you use? I'm from Spain and I'm afraid if I install the ROM it wouldn't work again in my country
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First of all, you need to understand that ROM and RUU are two very different things.
Also, nobody can advise you the proper RUU is, without knowing some basic information. Namely, do fastboot getvar all, and post the output (delete IMEI and serial number before posting).

Hey everyone,
I am trying to get my M8 to stock (been stuck at this for about 10 days now, tried everything). I am from India. There was some problem and I accidentally have a phone now with no OS and TWRP. I have installed stock recovery and plan to flash the ROM/RUU. Some details of my device:
Software status: Modified
Unlocked S-ON
C:\Android>fastboot getvar all
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.29.214500021.12G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main:
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno: <serial number>
(bootloader) imei: <imei number>
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B65000
(bootloader) cidnum: HTC__038
(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: 205bdca3
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
I would really appreciate it if you could guide me how to get my phone to stock OS. The ROM that I should prefer etc. I have been going through a lot of forums and ended up being utterly confused.
Thanks in advance for the help!

skull_143 said:
been stuck at this for about 10 days now, tried everything
There was some problem and I accidentally have a phone now with no OS and TWRP.
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Sorry, this is a pet peeve of mine, but I really wish folks would stop posting they "tried everything". This literally tells us nothing, and you should list specifically one-by-one (and in detail) what things you tried, and the results (again in detail) of each.
"Accidentally" appears to mean you unlocked the bootloader, then flashed an very old, obsolete version TWRP (which causes the main version to be blank) then decided it was a good idea to wipe the OS (system)? Again, you need to tell us exactly what steps you took to get to this point.
My next advice to you, is to only do things that are specifically instructed for you to do in your situation. Don't guess or do things without fully understanding them. As your present situation seems to indicate you don't have a very good understanding of what you are doing, and only making matter worse by proceeding with insufficient knowledge.
skull_143 said:
I have installed stock recovery and plan to flash the ROM/RUU. Some details of my device
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RUU will only work if its version 6.15.720.2
Your version (CID and MID) is rather obscure, so I'm not sure whether such RUU exists or not. If not, your best bet is to get TWRP back on the phone, and restore the stock nandroid 6.15.720.2 using the files and instructions on the following thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/tutorial-how-to-stock-stock-twrp-t3086860
Also, flashing stock recovery is not needed to RUU; and not helpful in your current situation (you'll probably need to go back to custom recovery TWRP).

redpoint73 said:
Sorry, this is a pet peeve of mine, but I really wish folks would stop posting they "tried everything". This literally tells us nothing, and you should list specifically one-by-one (and in detail) what things you tried, and the results (again in detail) of each.
"Accidentally" appears to mean you unlocked the bootloader, then flashed an very old, obsolete version TWRP (which causes the main version to be blank) then decided it was a good idea to wipe the OS (system)? Again, you need to tell us exactly what steps you took to get to this point.
My next advice to you, is to only do things that are specifically instructed for you to do in your situation. Don't guess or do things without fully understanding them. As your present situation seems to indicate you don't have a very good understanding of what you are doing, and only making matter worse by proceeding with insufficient knowledge.
RUU will only work if its version 6.15.720.2
Your version (CID and MID) is rather obscure, so I'm not sure whether such RUU exists or not. If not, your best bet is to get TWRP back on the phone, and restore the stock nandroid 6.15.720.2 using the files and instructions on the following thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/tutorial-how-to-stock-stock-twrp-t3086860
Also, flashing stock recovery is not needed to RUU; and not helpful in your current situation (you'll probably need to go back to custom recovery TWRP).
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Sorry about the shortened version, just though it might be too big and unnecessary. Okay here goes what happened. I moved the whatsapp media to my laptop (at this time the device was unrooted and running stock android M updated over OTA). After the move, the device was stuck at the splash screen with HTC logo. After this I gave the phone to a service centre (not official HTC) and asked them to NOT root and put stock OS and get the phone working. What they did was, rooted it and installed a custom ROM with TWRM recovery (which was very screwed up, as in the camera kept crashing and I couldn't even use that). So, I decided to get it back to stock ROM and sense UI.
So what I did was looked up some thread (not sure which one) and went ahead to do a wipe through recovery. Here I did the mistake of wiping everything and so the device doesn't have any OS at the moment. The phone is still getting stuck in HTC logo now (obviously as it doesn't have an OS). I have tried to do the following:
1. To flash the boot only using fastboot flash boot and fastboot flash zip commands. The version I tried was stock 3.35.720.1_recovery.img. This didnt seem to work.
2. Next tried to go to usb fastboot mode and tried to run the RUU_M8_UL_M60_SENSE70_MR_BrightstarUS_WWE_6.12.1540.4.exe official one from the laptop. But it showed some mismatch of versions and aborted.
3. Then I read that stock could only be flashed on S-ON devices if we relock the bootloader. So used the fastboot oem relock command to relock bootloader and then tried both the above but didn't work.
4. Next saw somewhere that it is pretty impossible to flash on a locked S-ON device. So went to htcdev and got the bootloader unlocked again.
5. Downloaded a stock image 3.35.720.1 Stock Unrooted. Read that we need lower or same stock recovery to flash the same and so flashed the stock recovery of the same version. Next extracted the .win001 and .win002 files using the tar command and finally put them along with META_INF folder and boot.img files into a zip file. The image had the contents of the system folder and tried to flash this using fastboot and also through the stock option "Update from SD card". Got error "E: footer is wrong. E: update signature verification failed".
This is the status so far. I am not sure what I should be doing anymore. Hope this helps in understanding the situation. Sorry it's so long.
Please advice what I should do now. Currently, I have stock recovery installed and no OS. I just want to have the stock sense OS on the device.
Thanks for all your time.

skull_143 said:
Please advice what I should do now. Currently, I have stock recovery installed and no OS. I just want to have the stock sense OS on the device.
Thanks for all your time.
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1. Download the 6.15.720.2 RUU.zip : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=66309774&postcount=20
2. relock the bootloader with command - fastboot oem lock
option 1 - if you have a microsd
1. rename the downloaded RUU.zip as to 0P6BIMG.zip
2. put it on root of your microsd not in any folder
3. on bootloader select hboot - it will scan the zip and ask you to update.
4. select volume up to update
5. once completed, delete the zip from microsd
option 2
1. Download htc_fastboot.exe : https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8L4pkbzdlR3eTlJSjdKVEdHX1U/view
2. put both htc_fastboot.exe and the 0P6BIMG.zip in your fastboot folder
3. run below commands :
fastboot reboot-bootloader (reboot to bootloader to ensure the connection is good)
fastboot oem rebootRUU (put the device in RUU mode)
htc_fastboot flash zip 0P6BIMG.zip (to install RUU - read it is htc_fastboot not fastboot)
Once complete - fastboot reboot
run setup .. done

Htc one m8 unable to find correct firmware and rom

THANKS IN ADVANCE
hi being long period user of android phone still facing many problems to get OTA update on my phone. I was excited about my phone HTC one M8 and wanted to install OTA update there was not any software update option in my phone and than i ran for internet search spent regular three days to find correct firmware get back to stock which totally different from samsung phones. I gone through all the the threads and option provided on internet tried to get back to stock. I need help of professional
who can sort out this problem. HTC PHONE IS NOW BOOTLOADER LOCKED S-OFF KITKAT INSTALLED SUPERCID software number 1.54.651.8
PLEASE GIVE LINK TO GET STOCK RECOVERY AND HOW TO INSTALL OR FLASH IT.
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.05.20.0321_2
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 1.54.651.8
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) serialno: ***********
(bootloader) imei: ***********
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: **************
(bootloader) product: m8_whl
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B70000
(bootloader) cidnum: 11111111
(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: 8a0f02ff
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
all: Done!
finished. total time: 0.094s

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THANKS ckpv5 I WILL GIVE YOU WHOLE INFO. ABOUT MY PROBLEM
As i changed my MID and flashed wrong zip of HTC europe rom on HTC SPRINT which drained everything including my custom TWRP. I was totally new to HTC totally messed up everything. its been more than five days my phone had stuck at hboot screen i know you guy are genius can save my hundard of BUCKs as its new phone bought 15 days ago it was rooted.
I WAS TRYING TO INSTALL SPRINT FIRMWARE TOO BECAUSE I HAD ALREADY FLASHED THAT FIRMWARE ACCORDING TO EUROPE ROM. NOW THE PROBLEM IS THAT I AM UNABLE TO FLASH FIRMWARE DUE TO CHANGED MID (talked earlier) CANNOT UNDERSTAND WHAT TO DO.

Do you still have TWRP installed ?
If no, install one
If yes,
Boot to TWRP recovery, select mount - system
open command prompt from your adb/fastboot folder then run command
adb shell
then this code
Code:
echo -ne '\x30\x00\x50\x00\x36\x00\x42\x00\x37\x00\x30\x00\x30\x00\x30\x00\x30' | dd of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p5 bs=1 seek=16384
Make sure you copy the code, not write it yourself
then exit
then select reboot - bootloader
then run
fastboot getvar mid
you should see your mid now read 0P6B70000
(you don't need "su" command)
Now you can install Sprint RUU - http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-one-m8-sprint/news/
or check those in Sprint section that I linked above
Note : You will get your device running again but you maybe lost the 3G/4G and only can get 2G. Reason is you flashed wrong radio meant for GSM on your CDMA, this usually brick the radio. If you're lucky enough, this is not happening.

ckpv5 said:
Do you still have TWRP installed ?
If no, install one
If yes,
Boot to TWRP recovery, select mount - system
open command prompt from your adb/fastboot folder then run command
adb shell
then this code
Code:
echo -ne '\x30\x00\x50\x00\x36\x00\x42\x00\x37\x00\x30\x00\x30\x00\x30\x00\x30' | dd of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p5 bs=1 seek=16384
Make sure you copy the code, not write it yourself
then exit
then select reboot - bootloader
then run
fastboot getvar mid
you should see your mid now read 0P6B70000
(you don't need "su" command)
Now you can install Sprint RUU - http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-one-m8-sprint/news/
or check those in Sprint section that I linked above
Note : You will get your device running again but you maybe lost the 3G/4G and only can get 2G. Reason is you flashed wrong radio meant for GSM on your CDMA, this usually brick the radio. If you're lucky enough, this is not happening.
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this is what now comes up when i try to flash TWRP
C:\Users\USER\Desktop\fastboot_adb\fastboot_adb>fastboot flash recovery "twrp-2.8.5.0-m8_whl.img."
target reported max download size of 1826418688 bytes
sending 'recovery' (16086 KB)...
OKAY [ 1.501s]
writing 'recovery'...
FAILED (remote: not allowed)
finished. total time: 1.516s
i'm brain dead nothing works SUGGEST SOMETHING
EVEN UNABLE TO UNLOCK BOOTLOADER NOW

You can't fastboot flash recovery while the bootloader is locked/relocked.
You need a microSD.
Download the 0P6BIMG.zip that I posted here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=67526388&postcount=387
No need to worry what OS it is written for now, it will get fixed when you install RUU.
Place the 0P6BIMG.zip on root of microSD (means not in any folder)
Then put your phone on hboot, it will scan the file. Volume up to update (install). Once done, it will ask you to reboot but you know that your device is bootlooping, just put the device on bootloader (remove the microSD to delete the 0P6BIMG.zip)
Now you can boot to TWRP recovery and do the rest as described above.

ckpv5 said:
You can't fastboot flash recovery while the bootloader is locked/relocked.
You need a microSD.
Download the 0P6BIMG.zip that I posted here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=67526388&postcount=387
No need to worry what OS it is written for now, it will get fixed when you install RUU.
Place the 0P6BIMG.zip on root of microSD (means not in any folder)
Then put your phone on hboot, it will scan the file. Volume up to update (install). Once done, it will ask you to reboot but you know that your device is bootlooping, just put the device on bootloader (remove the microSD to delete the 0P6BIMG.zip)
Now you can boot to TWRP recovery and do the rest as described above.
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:fingers-crossed: Thanks man you are really great now these are the outcomes
C:\Users\USER\Desktop\fastboot_adb\fastboot_adb>fastboot getvar mid
mid: 0P6B70000
finished. total time: -0.000s
Now it want follow your command give me further steps. Thanks Again
Moreover, i made mistake that i also had flashed firmware file according to htc europe rom. Now which one should choose.

Doesn't matter about the firmware now .. just install RUU.
That was the guide written above.
1. Change MID
2. Install RUU exe that is linked above.
Make sure you have windows PC with usb2.0 and the latest htc usb drivers are installed.
HTC USB drivers - Install HTC Sync Manager - http://www.htc.com/us/support/software/htc-sync-manager.aspx
- it will install the needed drivers then uninstall the HTC Sync Manager but leave the drivers.
Or you can use RUU zip
0P6BIMG_Sprint_HTC_One_M8_6.20.651.3_RUU.zip that you can get in Sprint thread.
Rename it to 0P6BIMG.zip and install the same way as you installed TWRP above (microSD method)

ckpv5 said:
Doesn't matter about the firmware now .. just install RUU.
That was the guide written above.
1. Change MID
2. Install RUU
Make sure you have windows PC with usb2.0 and the latest htc usb drivers are installed.
HTC USB drivers - Install HTC Sync Manager - http://www.htc.com/us/support/software/htc-sync-manager.aspx
- it will install the needed drivers then uninstall the HTC Sync Manager but leave the drivers.
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0P6BIMG_Sprint_HTC_One_M8_6.20.651.3_RUU
sorry it could be silly but which one is right one in both of it or give the link to particular one because i am afraid don't mess anything again. Thanks man
RUU_M8_UL_M60_SENSE70_MR_BrightstarUS_WWE_6.12.1540.4

What's this RUU_M8_UL_M60_SENSE70_MR_BrightstarUS_WWE_6.12.154 0.4 got do with your device ?
All my links are referred to RUU 6.20.651.3 on post #2, #4 & #8

ckpv5 said:
What's this RUU_M8_UL_M60_SENSE70_MR_BrightstarUS_WWE_6.12.154 0.4 got do with your device ?
All my links are referred to 6.20.651.3 on post #2, #4 & #8
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Sorry bro i sent you by mistake i got it i will flash 0P6BIMG_Sprint_HTC_One_M8_6.20.651.3_RUU file through HBOOT and i will post the outcome whatever there will be but you are great. You saved me. Thanks a lot bro
It says that Device halted due large image update file
What do you suggest now.

Then install 6.20.651.3 Signed Full Firmware first, see whether it can be installed.
Rename it to 0P6BIMG.zip and install it microSD method. If successful then install RUU.
(This is the problem .. I don't have Sprint device, unable to test)

ckpv5 said:
Then install 6.20.651.3 Signed Full Firmware first, see whether it can be installed.
Rename it to 0P6BIMG.zip and install it microSD method. If successful then install RUU.
(This is the problem .. I don't have Sprint device, unable to test)
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There is another problem occured i flashed signed firmware now phone only shows the HTC logo and unable to restart what should do now???

Was the firmware installation successful ? This is important.
When you reboot, there is no OS, you need to put back to bootloader then install RUU.
(Same way after you installed TWRP before)
I think this is easier.. instead of going to Marsmallow, install the lollipop first just to get your phone up & running.
Install this 0P6BIMG_Sprint_HTC_One_M8_4.25.651.18_RUU.zip, for this you don't need to install firmware.
Once successful, then you can try again to install Marshmallow 0P6BIMG_Sprint_HTC_One_M8_6.20.651.3_RUU.zip but
you need to install 6.20.651.3 Firmware first.

ckpv5 said:
Was the firmware installation successful ? This is important.
When you reboot, there is no OS, you need to put back to bootloader then install RUU.
(Same way after you installed TWRP before)
I think this is easier.. instead of going to Marsmallow, install the lollipop first just to get your phone up & running.
Install this 0P6BIMG_Sprint_HTC_One_M8_4.25.651.18_RUU.zip, for this you don't need to install firmware.
Once successful, then you can try again to install Marshmallow 0P6BIMG_Sprint_HTC_One_M8_6.20.651.3_RUU.zip but
you need to install 6.20.651.3 Firmware first.
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Thanks man we made it IT IS FINALLY WORKING you are really great Man this info will HELP SOMEONE AS WELL..

Great ..
Now I can sleep well.. it's 1.00 am here... good night

ckpv5 said:
Great ..
Now I can sleep well.. it's 1.00 am here... good night
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Thanks you spent much time to solve my problem rest of the phone is working fine and it shows one error of something that attached a screenshot also attached screenshot of networks please tell there is 3g and 4g Thank you great man
There is also portable wifi hotspot is missed. Need help where to find it.

karamghumaan said:
There is also portable wifi hotspot is missed. Need help where to find it.
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Did you find it? And how did you changed WiFi and signal status bar icon? Which htc theme did you use?
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk

Zile995 said:
Did you find it? And how did you changed WiFi and signal status bar icon? Which htc theme did you use?
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Hello mate No it is till missing and official theme and i also want change that icon but i couldn't find that option too. Are you able to give me that solution how i can do it. More there is activating device window at start up how can i remove that?

karamghumaan said:
Thanks you spent much time to solve my problem rest of the phone is working fine and it shows one error of something that attached a screenshot also attached screenshot of networks please tell there is 3g and 4g Thank you great man
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SO you have no cell data access?
What bands does your carrier uses for 3G and LTE (what band for each of those - they are 2 different things).
karamghumaan said:
There is also portable wifi hotspot is missed. Need help where to find it.
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Hotspot is locked out on most US carrier versions. If you don't see Hotspot as an available "tile" in the notification quick settings, and no Hotspot widget, than the feature has been disabled on your stock ROM.
Easiest way to enable Hotspot is with the proper custom ROM (supports Sprint version M8).