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Cant flash Stock Rom over, tried 3 different ones.

Trying to flash my rom to stock so i can install the OTA updates. I believe im on firmware 1.54.. Here is my getvar all results:
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.16.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.15.2133156.
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main:
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) product: m8_ul
(bootloader) cidnum: VODAP001
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
I have tried all 3 of the firmware backup roms (including the 1.2 one) from the stock nandroid backups.
Please can someone help ive been trying to do this for about 8 hours now.
EDIT:
Hello,
I tried again to flash to stock. I tried versions 1.12 stock and 1.54 to go back, using 2.7.02 TWRP (2.7.0.1 doesnt boot) and it still says failed.
Anyone know how to work around this or help me get to stock. I want to update my phone to latest version!

looking in this wrong corner mate, you need a backup from the voda cid. your official version is not 2.22.401 !
check the backup thread and compare by CID and not by buildnumber of your custom rom
and BTW read the whole OP there. its literally written there what to do, take the time for it. hboots, software numbers and cids.....its all explained

saw that ? its not rocket science, just simple look & compare. my 6 year old does this also in pre school
think you have info info now to try again.
cheers

Mr Hofs said:
saw that ? its not rocket science, just simple look & compare. my 6 year old does this also in pre school
think you have info info now to try again.
cheers
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No need to try and make me look silly loool. The first few lines in my post say I have tried the versions starting 1.54 and 1.2.. I got them from the VOPAP001 section. Those are the ones which are giving me a failed attempt.
Everytime I flash it it just says failed and error mounting E:/cache. I looked up the error I was receiving and based off what I read it seemed I was using the wrong rom so I came over here to ask.
SO the question with the 2.22 was just another attempt as trying something that might work.
Could you suggest something else please?
EDIT: Also does it matter what version of twrp I am using? 2.8.3 doesnt boot, gets stuck in white screen, 2.8.1 doesnt get into white screen, thats the one i have flashed as recovery

sorry not once tried to make you look silly.
cheers.

Mr Hofs said:
sorry not once tried to make you look silly.
cheers.
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"Just simple look & compare. my 6 year old does this also in pre school"
But okay. Is there something else you would recommend me trying?

sorry if that offended you, thats something we use here as a phrase a lot.
apologies.

Mr Hofs said:
sorry if that offended you, thats something we use here as a phrase a lot.
apologies.
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No worries!
Update:: I have tried to use 1.54 from htc_001 CID as well as the ones from VODAP001 however I still get failed.
Anyone have any clue as to why this is??
THanks!

use an older twrp 2.7 range. the newer ones are compiled differently and therefore doesn't work on your lower hboot.
restore the 1.12 voda nand and flash back the matching stock recovery. then ota up again

imAmbitious said:
"Just simple look & compare. my 6 year old does this also in pre school"
But okay. Is there something else you would recommend me trying?
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The "error mounting E:/cache" always happens after you have flashed a recovery and erased cache (TWRP prints it 3 times on my phone)
The failed usually means your download was corrupt or it was created with a different recovery than what your using, if the recovery was created with Phils you can't restore it with TWRP. Also are you restoring the backup from the ext_sd or the internel sdcard or a usb-otg. Are you MD5 checking your downloads ?
If your having problems with the recovery partition also you phone may have damaged partitions ..have a look at mike1986 fix
http://android-revolution-hd.blogspot.com/2014/09/how-to-fix-random-reboots-on-htc-one-m8.html

clsA said:
The "error mounting E:/cache" always happens after you have flashed a recovery and erased cache (TWRP prints it 3 times on my phone)
The failed usually means your download was corrupt or it was created with a different recovery than what your using, if the recovery was created with Phils you can't restore it with TWRP. Also are you restoring the backup from the ext_sd or the internel sdcard or a usb-otg. Are you MD5 checking your downloads ?
If your having problems with the recovery partition also you phone may have damaged partitions ..have a look at mike1986 fix
http://android-revolution-hd.blogspot.com/2014/09/how-to-fix-random-reboots-on-htc-one-m8.html
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I am using twrp for the recovery, does it matter which version of twrp i use or does it have to be the same version the one where the backup was made?
Thanks for the second link as well, whenever I try to restore my data from previous backup it fails at 85%, ill see if that fixes it.
Thanks for your help, will post with an update once tried.

Mr Hofs said:
use an older twrp 2.7 range. the newer ones are compiled differently and therefore doesn't work on your lower hboot.
restore the 1.12 voda nand and flash back the matching stock recovery. then ota up again
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This is good advice ^^
imAmbitious said:
I am using twrp for the recovery, does it matter which version of twrp i use or does it have to be the same version the one where the backup was made?
Thanks for the second link as well, whenever I try to restore my data from previous backup it fails at 85%, ill see if that fixes it.
Thanks for your help, will post with an update once tried.
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Like Mr Hofs said the older version of TWRP may be all you need

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2717932

Hello,
I tried again to flash to stock. I tried versions 1.12 stock and 1.54 to go back, using 2.7.02 TWRP (2.7.0.1 doesnt boot) and it still says failed.
Anyone know how to work around this or help me get to stock. I want to update my phone to latest version!

1. Install TWRP 2.8.1.0 - http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/m8
command fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.8.1.0-m8.img
2. Download TWRP backup 1.54.161.10 - https://mega.co.nz/#!HJ0AlKjJ!ex5IiqKhUnsZBPKdJlVvToU6-htL2QtjAjuxsP1QS6o
3. Download stock 1.54.161.10 recovery - http://sourceforge.net/projects/htconem8/files/Recovery/1.54.161.10_recovery.img/download
4. Extract the downloaded TWRP_1.54.161.10.rar on PC
5. Transfer the extracted TWRP_1.54.161.10 folder (the last folder) and its content to the backup path on your device
6. Reboot to TWRP, wipe your device - in TWRP go to wipe - advance - select dalvik cache, cache, data, system (only these)
7. Restore the transferred backup - make sure all boot, data & system are ticked - swipe to restore
8. In reboot menu select bootloader
9. fastboot flash stock recovery that you downloaded - command fastboot flash recovery 1.54.161.10_recovery.img
10. reboot - check for OTA, download, install
11. repeat step 10 until the last OTA 4.19.161.2
12. done
If you want to flash TWRP again, use the latest TWRP 2.8.5.0 after last OTA 4.19.161.2

ckpv5 said:
1. Install TWRP 2.8.1.0 - http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/m8
command fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.8.1.0-m8.img
2. Download TWRP backup 1.54.161.10 - https://mega.co.nz/#!HJ0AlKjJ!ex5IiqKhUnsZBPKdJlVvToU6-htL2QtjAjuxsP1QS6o
3. Download stock 1.54.161.10 recovery - http://sourceforge.net/projects/htconem8/files/Recovery/1.54.161.10_recovery.img/download
4. Extract the downloaded TWRP_1.54.161.10.rar on PC
5. Transfer the extracted TWRP_1.54.161.10 folder (the last folder) and its content to the backup path on your device
6. Reboot to TWRP, wipe your device - in TWRP go to wipe - advance - select dalvik cache, cache, data, system (only these)
7. Restore the transferred backup - make sure all boot, data & system are ticked - swipe to restore
8. In reboot menu select bootloader
9. fastboot flash stock recovery that you downloaded - command fastboot flash recovery 1.54.161.10_recovery.img
10. reboot - check for OTA, download, install
11. repeat step 10 until the last OTA 4.19.161.2
12. done
If you want to flash TWRP again, use the latest TWRP 2.8.5.0 after last OTA 4.19.161.2
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If you were infront of me id hug you.

[Q] Help Please With Stock / Nandroid Recoveries

Hi
First of all sorry to ckpv5 for jumping on your thread
ill just repost my question to this thread if that's ok
Help despartley need please please
Hi Guys
sorry to ask the same question again from another post but im going out of my mind here been at this all night
stock recovery or back to stock new new firmware
Hi
I running venoms 3.20 rom and want to go to 4.2 but with being s-on I cant just update the firmware
I have tried to use a stock recovery backup but it doesn't work I don't get any OTA updates for the new firmware
I don't really know which way to go either with a stock recovery or a nan droid backup to get me back to stock
I have tried different stock recovery's but im not sure on the ones I need I have tried 3.28.401.9 and 3.29.161.5 stock recovery's
not sure which nandroid back to use or where to put it on my sd card
ckpv5 the answer you gave seems straight forward to follow I just need to know the stock recovery and nandroid back up versions I think
the one c1scolici got for me are the ones I think
I not bothered if I have to go back to stock I just need the latest firmware to upgrade to the new rom
ive tried the answer from the other post but I couldn't understand the procedure I could get my head round it
here's the reply I got it helped a little
thanks to c1scolici for all your help
Go here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2701376
-from CID VODAP001 / VODAP102 / VODAP304 / VODAP405 / VODAPE17 / VODAPD18 section , download 3.29.161.5 - TWRP(as your version-main: 3.29.161.5)
-from https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=24386 download 3.29.161.5 recovery.img (as your version-main: 3.29.161.5)
To get back to stock use this tutorial with those 2 files above: http://venomroms.com/firmware_443/
Good luck
I will post my get all ver
hope somebody can help me im totally stuck and read lots of different things and don't fancy bricking my phone
if there's a step by step guide it would be great or any advice
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.21.21331147A1.19_2G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 3.29.161.5
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B10000
(bootloader) cidnum: VODAP001
(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: 26b322e5
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
Many thanks
Benitez1

Jumping my thread My answer
I think I know what you're trying to say... I get back to you when I'm home (in 3 hours)

Thanks sorry once again
Hi ckpv5
thanks for any help
and sorry once again for the other thread
Thanks
Benitez1

1. Install TWRP 2.8.3.0 - http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/m8
command fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.8.3.0-m8.img
2. Download TWRP backup 3.29.161.9 - https://mega.co.nz/#!bFNHGIxQ!PcbrsWiMGCdpPWsAcGYcadzFbVVQgD6Q_BvrrwrWtGg
3. Download stock 3.29.161.9 recovery - https://mega.co.nz/#!nZkCWZAL!djqZnzAlVfHslzWJxUxvW5cLKHdI9BIhr_uxzjFxbng
4. Extract the downloaded TWRP_3.29.161.9.rar on PC
5. Transfer the extracted TWRP_3.29.161.9 folder (the last folder) and its content to the backup path on your device
6. Reboot to TWRP, wipe your device - in TWRP go to wipe - advance - select dalvik cache, cache, data, system (only these)
7. Restore the transferred backup - make sure all boot, data & system are ticked - swipe to restore
8. In reboot menu select bootloader
9. fastboot flash stock recovery that you downloaded - command fastboot flash recovery 3.29.161.9_recovery.img
10. reboot - check for OTA, download, install
11. your device should be updated to 4.19.161.2
12. done
Note :
1. Yeah .. we're using the 3.29.161.9 instead of 3.29.161.5
2. If you already have TWRP installed, you can skip step 1
3. If you want to flash TWRP again, use the latest TWRP 2.8.5.0 after OTA 4.19.161.2
Files originally from : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58606328&postcount=4278
Thanks to @Petert87

ckpv5 said:
1. Install TWRP 2.8.3.0 - http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/m8
command fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.8.3.0-m8.img
2. Download TWRP backup 3.29.161.9 - https://mega.co.nz/#!bFNHGIxQ!PcbrsWiMGCdpPWsAcGYcadzFbVVQgD6Q_BvrrwrWtGg
3. Download stock 3.29.161.9 recovery - https://mega.co.nz/#!nZkCWZAL!djqZnzAlVfHslzWJxUxvW5cLKHdI9BIhr_uxzjFxbng
4. Extract the downloaded TWRP_3.29.161.9.rar on PC
5. Transfer the extracted TWRP_3.29.161.9 folder (the last folder) and its content to the backup path on your device
6. Reboot to TWRP, wipe your device - in TWRP go to wipe - advance - select dalvik cache, cache, data, system (only these)
7. Restore the transferred backup - make sure all boot, data & system are ticked - swipe to restore
8. In reboot menu select bootloader
9. fastboot flash stock recovery that you downloaded - command fastboot flash recovery 3.29.161.9_recovery.img
10. reboot - check for OTA, download, install
11. your device should be updated to 4.19.161.2
12. done
Note :
1. Yeah .. we're using the 3.29.161.9 instead of 3.29.161.5
2. If you already have TWRP installed, you can skip step 1
3. If you want to flash TWRP again, use the latest TWRP 2.8.5.0 after OTA 4.19.161.2
Files originally from : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58606328&postcount=4278
Thanks to @Petert87
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You're welcome

Thanks to you guy your both stars
Hi ckpv5 & Petert87
many many thanks to both of you your both a life saver
I promise to not be a total noob next time
cheers guys
Benitez1:good::good::good:

stuck on a problem with supersu
Hi guys
its going great im just stuck on the root bit its saying my device isn't rooted and do I want to install supersu this will root my device
I don't know if to install or not I do need to be rooted for the venom 4 rom
sorry to ask guy
many
thanks
Benitez1:good::good:

You don't need to root it because a custom ROM is pre-rooted.
You just need TWRP installed and install custom ROM zip ... that's all
Eh.. I thought someone said he promise to not be a total noob next time

Thankyou
Cheers
yes it really shows you how much I know
promise not to be
thanks again
Benitez1:silly::silly:

sorry sorry sorry
Hi
everything seems to be good just a little problem got it to start the new update but after I press ok for the update the phone reboots into twrp recovery
I don't know if its something im doing wrong it looks like the update has not updated every time I go to update it the phone boots into twrp recovery
im so close its nuts
sorry sorry sorry
cheers
Benitez1:crying::crying::crying::crying:

Read the steps again - you missed step 8 & 9

cheers mate
sorry Im sure I did it in order all the steps
so I have to start again from the start
is that the best way
I know your sick of me already honest soon as its done you wont hear from me again....lol
with me being s-on and boot loader unlocked anything I need to do ,do I have to relock the boot loader I don't know just grasping at straws.lol
ill keep you updated
the venom rom is 4.20 and the devs of that rom said I can just upgrade straight to it but I need to get the update for the firmware first lol lol lol
cheers
Benitez1:good:

oh no just remembered
hi
sorry just remembered I don't think I did a factory rest wipe so I think the stock rom may be still installed
sorry
cheers
Benitez1

benitez1 said:
hi
sorry just remembered I don't think I did a factory rest wipe so I think the stock rom may be still installed
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Factory reset doesn't affect the ROM in any way. It just wipes user data.
Just follow the steps as they have been given to you, don't skip anything, no need to add anything. It doesn't say anything in the steps about doing a factory reset.
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benitez1 said:
sorry Im sure I did it in order all the steps
so I have to start again from the start
is that the best way
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I don't think there is a need to start over. Just do steps 8 and 9.
Maybe you did do all the steps. For whatever reason, you are still on custom recovery (TWRP) and not stock recovery (stock recovery is needed for OTA). Sometimes recovery will just fail to flash. So fastboot erase cache, then do steps 8 and 9 again (flash stock recovery, then do the OTA).
benitez1 said:
with me being s-on and boot loader unlocked anything I need to do ,do I have to relock the boot loader I don't know just grasping at straws.lol
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Again, don't make up steps. Don't do anything you haven't been told to do.
Relocking the bootloader is not necessary at any point in this process. It actually puts you in worse position than before. Do NOT do it.

Thanks sorry once again
Hi redpoint73
many thanks for the information and help
I will have to start from scratch as I did a full factory wipe and lost my stock recovery from the internal storage I should have put it on the external sd card
I know I did all the steps and was just waiting for the software update to verify it had down loaded that's when its reboots to twrp recovery
on the stock recovery I have to start like its a new phone the only thing is supersu keeps asking to be installed which I didn't do
yes I will just follow the steps given to me to the letter
I also have to backup the boot and just the boot section which is correct I think for the twrp and serial number to put the twrp file there
will update soon and hopefully wont have anymore hassle I cant promise I wont be back
sorry
cheers
Benitez1

benitez1 said:
I will have to start from scratch as I did a full factory wipe and lost my stock recovery from the internal storage I should have put it on the external sd card
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First of all, if you wiped internal storage, you did something that was not in the instructions.
Second, you don't need the stock recovery file on the phone at all to flash it. It goes in the fastboot folder on your PC (wherever fastboot.exe located).
benitez1 said:
the only thing is supersu keeps asking to be installed which I didn't do
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If you are referring to TWRP asking you to root, that is normal anytime you use TWRP with an unrooted ROM. Just ignore it.
benitez1 said:
will update soon and hopefully wont have anymore hassle I cant promise I wont be back
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We don't mind helping you (I personally enjoy helping others), and we don't mind you coming back. Just make sure you try your best to understand the steps, follow them closely, and if you come back, its for a good reason.

yipppeeee
Hi guys
thanks to the both of you
all sorted many many thanks for all the help and advice and for putting up with my constant questions
but its all a learning curve and with guys like you two its a joy to,,,,,,,,
yes I did miss steps 8 & 9 my bad
thanks again
Benitez1

[Q] Can't Update, Can't find any similar problems :(

Dear all,
I used to live in Canada and I had Bell Mobility as carrier. I bought my HTC One M8 from them, when I was in Canada I rooted my phone.
I'm in Lebanon now and I asked them for the unlock code and they gave it to me. So my phone is working fine with my carrier.
Now, here's my problem, I can't update my phone, I'm stuck with android 4.4.3 i cant OTA it just takes me to philz touch and restores to 4.4.3.
I tried downloading a RUU from htc dev and that didn't work either. I've been searching for a solution for 2 months now and I can't seem to find anything that helps.
I really want to update to android lollipop
Here is my getvar all:
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.18.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.19.21331147A1.09G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 2.23.666.2
(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: 0P6B16000
(bootloader) cidnum: BM___001
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 23c984e1
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
all: Done!
finished. total time: 0.009s
Any help would be really appreciated. :crying:

Not searching for the right stuff then. In the general section there is a thread with stock backups, firmwares and much more. Its a thread filled with the same issues. And if you want to update you need the stock recovery and not the custom recovery !
Have a look there and especially read it very well. You get there

Can you assist me in choosing the right recovery?
Thanks a lot

1. Install TWRP 2.8.3.0 - http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/m8
command fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.8.3.0-m8.img
2. Download TWRP backup 2.23.666.2 - https://mega.co.nz/#!7tpRGRxQ!uQSxPhsgdgT36EnI4Fk7QkzIeca0Q7zZLKUKPisOrAs
3. Download stock 2.23.666.2 recovery - http://sourceforge.net/projects/htconem8/files/Recovery/2.23.666.2_recovery.img/download
4. Extract the downloaded 2.23.666.2_ckpv5.zip on PC
5. Boot to TWRP recovery and make a backup of boot only, this is to see where the backup goes on your device.
6. Reboot, connect device to PC then open Internal Storage, TWRP/BACKUPS/SerialNo./
7. Transfer the extracted 2.23.666.2 folder (not 2.23.666.2_ckpv5 folder) and its content to the backup path on your device
TWRP/BACKUPS/SerialNo./2.23.666.2
8. Reboot to TWRP, wipe your device - in TWRP go to wipe - advance - select dalvik cache, cache, data, system (only these)
9. Restore the transferred backup - make sure all boot, data & system are ticked - swipe to restore
10. In reboot menu select bootloader
11. fastboot flash stock recovery that you downloaded - command fastboot flash recovery 2.23.666.2_recovery.img
12. reboot - check for OTA, download, install
13. repeat step 12 until the last OTA 4.20.666.1
14. done
If you want to flash TWRP again, use the latest TWRP 2.8.5.0 after last OTA 4.20.666.1

Dear Ckpv5,
Can I install TWRP if I have CWM already installed?
And if I can how do I install it?
Thanks a lot ,
Cancelprocess

That's the reason I put step 1 and the command to install TWRP.
Just follow the steps ... that's all that you need to do.

ckpv5 said:
That's the reason I put step 1 and the command to install TWRP.
Just follow the steps ... that's all that you need to do.
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when the restoring backup progress filled up I said that it had failed and that if i want to reboot there is no OS, should i go on?

Is the backup folder properly transferred to the backup folder ?
In recovery, select Mount menu and enable MTP, open the backup folder on PC .. check that you have all 8 files. What's your backup folder name ?

ckpv5 said:
Is the backup folder properly transferred to the backup folder ?
In recovery, select Mount menu and enable MTP, open the backup folder on PC .. check that you have all 8 files. What's your backup folder name ?
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My phone is stuck on the screen with the HTC green logo, I can't seem to restart it.

Press & hold both volume up and power button. When the screen goes off, release both buttons and quickly press & hold volume down button. This will take you to hboot then select recovery

ckpv5 said:
Is the backup folder properly transferred to the backup folder ?
In recovery, select Mount menu and enable MTP, open the backup folder on PC .. check that you have all 8 files. What's your backup folder name ?
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ouff, it restarted, I got scared there , anyway yeah I think i unzipped the folder to the correct directory and mtp is enabled. This is the directory of the 8 files : This PC\HTC One_M8\Internal Storage\TWRP\BACKUPS\XXXXXXXXXXXX\2.23.666.2
Sorry I'm being annoying

Which TWRP version that you installed ? Advised you to install 2.8.3.0 as in step 1
Don't think you unzip to the right folder, it MUST be in right folder (no double folder or whatever)
and you must have 8 files in it (and removed that Serial no., don't post it here .. just put XXXXXXXX

ckpv5 said:
Which TWRP version that you installed ? Advised you to install 2.8.3.0 as in step 1
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I did, I installed TWRP v2.8.3.0. It says so on top. :angel:
The 2.23.666.2 folder is next to another folder that has a bunch of numbers and ends with release-keys. isn't that the folder you told me to extract to?

OK then ... what's the error when it said fails ?
Try this ... copy your folder that has a bunch of numbers and ends with release-keys to PC. Later copy the contents (the 8 files) from 2.23.666.2 to this folder to replace all files on your device.
If this still fails ... try a lower version TWRP 2.8.1.0

ckpv5 said:
OK then ... what's the error when it said fails ?
Try this ... copy your folder that has a bunch of numbers and ends with release-keys to PC. Later copy the contents (the 8 files) from 2.23.666.2 to this folder to replace all files on your device.
If this still fails ... try a lower version TWRP 2.8.1.0
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Okay, I removed the release keys folder to the PC and the restore worked, I'm going to reboot now and try to fastboot the img :fingers-crossed:
Should I root my phone or not? if I want to be able to install future OTA updates?

You can root your phone, no problem with that ... that's why I wrote "If you want to flash TWRP again, use the latest TWRP 2.8.5.0 after last OTA 4.20.666.1"
You should be able to install future OTA updates provided you have a stock ROM will all files intact and stock recovery installed ... OTA will remove your root, you have to re-root after each OTA update.

ckpv5 said:
You can root your phone, no problem with that ... that's why I wrote "If you want to flash TWRP again, use the latest TWRP 2.8.5.0 after last OTA 4.20.666.1"
You should be able to install future OTA updates provided you have a stock ROM will all files intact and stock recovery installed ... OTA will remove your root, you have to re-root after each OTA update.
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Thanks man, I really appreciate it, I'm downloading an OTA update an I'll tell you what comes up! :laugh:
Cheers,
Cancelprocess

[Q] Wi-Fi Disabled After Unrooting

Hi,
I have a HTC One M8 and I believe it is the international version (bought in Australia).
I wanted to return it to stock before selling, and it seemed to go well until I did a software update. After the update I cannot turn Wi-Fi on. The on/off switch is permanently greyed out.
I have a feeling it was because I could not match my version-main when picking the backup file. My CID is TELST001 and my version-main is 3.32.something (I don't have my computer on me).
However there was only one option to pick from which was something like 1.12
Any ideas?
Thanks, Mitch.

You can't use that very low version of backup for hboot 3.16.0000 when you have hboot 3.19.0000
The lowest you can go is one version below that is 2.23.841.1 that is for hboot 3.18.0000
Unfortunately I don't see any of Australian backup shared on XDA other than 1.xx
I have only OPTUS backup for all versions but not TELSTRA ... maybe if I have time I'll make some for TELSTRA this weekend.

Thanks for the reply.
Is there any way I could downgrade the android version such that I can use the very low version that is available for my Telstra HTC?

Not possible without S-Off.
Furthermore there's nothing much being shared for Telstra.

Would my best bet be to root the device again?
I found a "Stock Telstra WWE (Australia) ROM 2.24.841.1". Would this help? I can't link it yet.
Cheers.

If that's for M8 then that's the right one.
Yes you need custom recovery to restore backup
EDIT:
Just checked, that's for M7 not M8 don't use it.
I'll try to find time to make a backup for you.
Check back tomorrow
Meantime.. can you post your fastboot getvar all (minus serial no. & imei no.)
I need to make sure I make a right backup for your device version

Thank you, I really appreciate your assistance.
Is there anything I can do tonight that will be on the right track to fixing it? I have a buyer for the phone lined up and he wants it asap.
Here is my fastboot getvar all:
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.22.21331147A1.29G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 3.32.841.9
(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: 0P6B11000
(bootloader) cidnum: TELST001
(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: a3d0cb0d
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0

I'll post 3.32.841.9 backup and its recovery tomorrow.
Nothing much to do now. Just flash TWRP 2.8.3.0 because you need it to restore backup

I'm having trouble flashing TWRP because it has changes since I last did it. Android Studio has come in?
Anyway I installed Android Studio but it threw an error "Failed to install Intel HAXM".
Haven't found a solution to this, and hence I cannot run Android Studio and thus cannot flash TWRP.
Or is there a simpler way to flash TWRP I am overlooking?
Thanks again.

Android Studio ? Intel HAXM ? What are those ?
Download TWRP 2.8.3.0 - http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/m8
Put the downloaded openrecovery-twrp-2.8.3.0-m8.img in the same folder that you have fasboot.exe
(You have that right ? You did run fastboot getvar all before)
Put your device in bootloader/fastboot mode
Run command fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.8.3.0-m8.img

Android Studio is the package online when you wanna get the SDK, Google have hidden the normal SDK package!
OP, you want this is you need to update adb/fastboot - http://dl.google.com/android/installer_r24.0.2-windows.exe

EddyOS said:
Android Studio is the package online when you wanna get the SDK, Google have hidden the normal SDK package!
OP, you want this is you need to update adb/fastboot - http://dl.google.com/android/installer_r24.0.2-windows.exe
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Ok .. thanks for info .. never use full SDK so don't know much about that

Okay all good, TWRP is flashed.
Haven't played with this stuff for a while so I am pretty rusty as you can see.
Cheers.
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So theoretically all I need to do is restore from a GOOD backup which you are kindly working on creating?
Once I restore from that, should I re-lock bootloader and remove TWRP? Then do OTA updates to get it up to date software wise?

MitchellGray said:
So theoretically all I need to do is restore from a GOOD backup which you are kindly working on creating?
Once I restore from that, should I re-lock bootloader and remove TWRP? Then do OTA updates to get it up to date software wise?
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Yes but no need to relock bootloader but it's your choice. If you do the bootloader will show RELOCKED instead of LOCKED. Unfortunately there is no update for TELSTRA currently. The last one as at today is 3.32.841.9

Gotcha.
Okay, well whatever the latest version is works for me. Or will updating the version conflict with the backup file you are going to share?

MitchellGray said:
Gotcha.
Okay, well whatever the latest version is works for me. Or will updating the version conflict with the backup file you are going to share?
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No conflict as this is a clean non rooted stock backup for Telstra
Below is the general steps. You just skip what ever that already done.
1. Install TWRP 2.8.3.0 - http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/m8
command fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.8.3.0-m8.img
2. Download TWRP backup 3.32.841.9 - https://mega.co.nz/#!EJ4TxBYa!qtV7OUIBWmqtWD6KFlQcSUGkerLpNUsA5C4yj6QEQ7c
3. Download stock 3.32.841.9 recovery - http://sourceforge.net/projects/htconem8/files/Recovery/3.32.841.9_recovery.img/download
4. Extract the downloaded 3.32.841.9_ckpv5.zip on PC
5. Boot to TWRP recovery and make a backup of boot only, this is to see where the backup goes on your device.
6. Reboot, connect device to PC then open Internal Storage, TWRP/BACKUPS/SerialNo./
7. Transfer the extracted 3.32.841.9 folder (not 3.32.841.9_ckpv5 folder) and its content to the backup path on your device
TWRP/BACKUPS/SerialNo./3.32.841.9
8. Reboot to TWRP, wipe your device - in TWRP go to wipe - advance - select dalvik cache, cache, data, system (only these)
9. Restore the transferred backup - make sure all boot, data & system are ticked - swipe to restore
10. In reboot menu select bootloader
11. fastboot flash stock recovery that you downloaded - command fastboot flash recovery 3.32.841.9_recovery.img
12. reboot - check for OTA, download, install (if any)
13. done
Optional : to relock bootloader, boot to bootloader/fasboot - run command fastboot oem lock
Gotta go now ... be back in 3 hrs

ckpv5 said:
No conflict as this is a clean non rooted stock backup for Telstra
Below is the general steps. You just skip what ever that already done.
1. Install TWRP 2.8.3.0 - http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/m8
command fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.8.3.0-m8.img
2. Download TWRP backup 3.32.841.9 - https://mega.co.nz/#!EJ4TxBYa!qtV7OUIBWmqtWD6KFlQcSUGkerLpNUsA5C4yj6QEQ7c
3. Download stock 3.32.841.9 recovery - http://sourceforge.net/projects/htconem8/files/Recovery/3.32.841.9_recovery.img/download
4. Extract the downloaded 3.32.841.9_ckpv5.zip on PC
5. Boot to TWRP recovery and make a backup of boot only, this is to see where the backup goes on your device.
6. Reboot, connect device to PC then open Internal Storage, TWRP/BACKUPS/SerialNo./
7. Transfer the extracted 3.32.841.9 folder (not 3.32.841.9_ckpv5 folder) and its content to the backup path on your device
TWRP/BACKUPS/SerialNo./3.32.841.9
8. Reboot to TWRP, wipe your device - in TWRP go to wipe - advance - select dalvik cache, cache, data, system (only these)
9. Restore the transferred backup - make sure all boot, data & system are ticked - swipe to restore
10. In reboot menu select bootloader
11. fastboot flash stock recovery that you downloaded - command fastboot flash recovery 3.32.841.9_recovery.img
12. reboot - check for OTA, download, install (if any)
13. done
Optional : to relock bootloader, boot to bootloader/fasboot - run command fastboot oem lock
Gotta go now ... be back in 3 hrs
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oh my god is that TWRP backup the one you built for my version? Thank you so much.

All done. Phone is up to date and everything is functioning perfectly.
Cannot thank you enough ckpv5.

Great :good::good:
Glad to help

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Ok .. thanks for info .. never use full SDK so don't know much about that
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Its so much easier to install adb/fastboot with one of the "minimal" install packages available on XDA.

returning to stock

hey peeps, im wanting to return to complete stock, i have been looking up the ruu backups people have done im confused as to what cid file i can use! here is some of the output of my getvar all command
cidnum: VODAP001
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.25.214500021.06G
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
can anyone help me as to which ruu backup i could use to return to stock and the procedure? if you need more info please let me know

p1xel-cl0ck said:
hey peeps, im wanting to return to complete stock, i have been looking up the ruu backups people have done im confused as to what cid file i can use! here is some of the output of my getvar all command
cidnum: VODAP001
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.25.214500021.06G
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
can anyone help me as to which ruu backup i could use to return to stock and the procedure? if you need more info please let me know
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You've answered your own question!
VODAP001
That's your CID

EddyOS said:
You've answered your own question!
VODAP001
That's your CID
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lol sorry there is vodap001 but numbers after them like these can i use any of these? im uk vodafone
SOFTWARE NUMBER 4.19.161.2
CID VODAP001 / VODAP102 / VODAP304 / VODAP405 / VODAPE17 / VODAPD18
2.22.161.6 - TWRP
2.22.161.6 - TWRP
1.54.161.5 - TWRP
1.54.161.10 - TWRP
1.54.161.10 - TWRP
1.12.161.17 - TWRP

The issue you've got is it looks like no one has done a new Nandroid lately of the Vodafone UK ROM, but lets see what @ckpv5 says as he's the Backup Master!

p1xel-cl0ck said:
lol sorry there is vodap001 but numbers after them like these can i use any of these? im uk vodafone
SOFTWARE NUMBER 4.19.161.2
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Everything that you need : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58606328&postcount=4278
If you need proper procedure, search my posts or you have to wait for about 3 hrs when I'm home.

EddyOS said:
You've answered your own question!
VODAP001
That's your CID
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ckpv5 said:
Everything that you need : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58606328&postcount=4278
If you need proper procedure, search my posts or you have to wait for about 3 hrs when I'm home.
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no problem i will search your posts but would prefer a procedure step by step when ur home not sure how it works

1. Install TWRP 2.8.5.0 - http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/m8
command fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.8.5.0-m8.img
2. Download TWRP backup 4.19.161.2 - https://mega.co.nz/#!bJtllTqK!Kr31BpwhP9eikoVK-kiq8HbLk6AOCxPzz3APMyg1jxs
3. Download stock 4.19.161.2 recovery - https://mega.co.nz/#!LR8AyCKB!V_mIAB7J1ptH_vhcpFxAtNVM71DVB0HjGdBLpT_BGVU
4. Extract the downloaded TWRP_4.19.161.2.rar on PC
5. Boot to TWRP recovery and make a backup of boot only, this is to see where the backup goes on your device.
6. Reboot, connect device to PC then open Internal Storage, TWRP/BACKUPS/SerialNo./
7. Transfer the extracted TWRP_4.19.161.2 folder (the last folder) and its content to the backup path on your device
TWRP/BACKUPS/SerialNo./BackupFolderHere
8. Reboot to TWRP, wipe your device - in TWRP go to wipe - advance - select dalvik cache, cache, data, system (only these)
9. Restore the transferred backup - make sure all boot, data & system are ticked - swipe to restore
10. In reboot menu select bootloader
11. fastboot flash stock recovery that you downloaded - command fastboot flash recovery 4.19.161.2_recovery.img
12. done
Files originally from : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58606328&postcount=4278
Thanks to @Petert87

ckpv5 said:
1. Install TWRP 2.8.5.0 - http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/m8
command fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.8.5.0-m8.img
2. Download TWRP backup 4.19.161.2 - https://mega.co.nz/#!bJtllTqK!Kr31BpwhP9eikoVK-kiq8HbLk6AOCxPzz3APMyg1jxs
3. Download stock 4.19.161.2 recovery - https://mega.co.nz/#!LR8AyCKB!V_mIAB7J1ptH_vhcpFxAtNVM71DVB0HjGdBLpT_BGVU
4. Extract the downloaded TWRP_4.19.161.2.rar on PC
5. Boot to TWRP recovery and make a backup of boot only, this is to see where the backup goes on your device.
6. Reboot, connect device to PC then open Internal Storage, TWRP/BACKUPS/SerialNo./
7. Transfer the extracted TWRP_4.19.161.2 folder (the last folder) and its content to the backup path on your device
TWRP/BACKUPS/SerialNo./BackupFolderHere
8. Reboot to TWRP, wipe your device - in TWRP go to wipe - advance - select dalvik cache, cache, data, system (only these)
9. Restore the transferred backup - make sure all boot, data & system are ticked - swipe to restore
10. In reboot menu select bootloader
11. fastboot flash stock recovery that you downloaded - command fastboot flash recovery 4.19.161.2_recovery.img
12. done
Files originally from : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58606328&postcount=4278
Thanks to @Petert87
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do i have to relock bootloader?

That's optional, your choice. If it is mandatory I will put that in the steps.
If you do, that will be the last part

ckpv5 said:
1. Install TWRP 2.8.5.0 - http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/m8
command fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.8.5.0-m8.img
2. Download TWRP backup 4.19.161.2 - https://mega.co.nz/#!bJtllTqK!Kr31BpwhP9eikoVK-kiq8HbLk6AOCxPzz3APMyg1jxs
3. Download stock 4.19.161.2 recovery - https://mega.co.nz/#!LR8AyCKB!V_mIAB7J1ptH_vhcpFxAtNVM71DVB0HjGdBLpT_BGVU
4. Extract the downloaded TWRP_4.19.161.2.rar on PC
5. Boot to TWRP recovery and make a backup of boot only, this is to see where the backup goes on your device.
6. Reboot, connect device to PC then open Internal Storage, TWRP/BACKUPS/SerialNo./
7. Transfer the extracted TWRP_4.19.161.2 folder (the last folder) and its content to the backup path on your device
TWRP/BACKUPS/SerialNo./BackupFolderHere
8. Reboot to TWRP, wipe your device - in TWRP go to wipe - advance - select dalvik cache, cache, data, system (only these)
9. Restore the transferred backup - make sure all boot, data & system are ticked - swipe to restore
10. In reboot menu select bootloader
11. fastboot flash stock recovery that you downloaded - command fastboot flash recovery 4.19.161.2_recovery.img
12. done
Files originally from : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58606328&postcount=4278
Thanks to @Petert87
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ckpv5 said:
That's optional, your choice. If it is mandatory I will put that in the steps.
If you do, that will be the last part
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e: no partitions selected for restore (doesnt give me the option to select which partitions to restore)

p1xel-cl0ck said:
e: no partitions selected for restore (doesnt give me the option to select which partitions to restore)
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now im stuck at htc splash screen
:crying:

p1xel-cl0ck said:
now im stuck at htc splash screen
:crying:
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back to recovery lol :silly:

p1xel-cl0ck said:
back to recovery lol :silly:
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sorry but this isnt working

Looks like you didn't correctly copy the backup into the right folder. Luckily you can mount the phone when in TWRP so you can correct the location

EddyOS said:
Looks like you didn't correctly copy the backup into the right folder. Luckily you can mount the phone when in TWRP so you can correct the location
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i transferred the 1st folder instead of the 2nd i now have it sorted and a very big thank you to @EddyOS and @ckpv5 for helping me with this

For reference, keep an eye on this thread, the OP is gonna get the actual 4.19.161.2 RUU for Vodafone UK which will make life a LOT easier in future!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/general/htc-one-m8-european-signed-ruu-0p6bimg-t2911563

The RUU is in that thread now, get it and keep it safe ?

ckpv5 said:
That's optional, your choice. If it is mandatory I will put that in the steps.
If you do, that will be the last part
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ok i am now s-off my friend, i would like to go back to complete factory state (when i first got phone - not lollipop lol ) if possible please could you write the procedure for me and files i need thanks do i have to write cid 11111111 when i s-off like in vomers guide?

Just do exactly the same as before, it's no different. But why go back to stock if you don't want Lollipop?

EddyOS said:
Just do exactly the same as before, it's no different. But why go back to stock if you don't want Lollipop?
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i just want it back to jb/kk back to factory stock like when i got it from the shop i want it to say locked instead of relocked etc, im looking the vodapoo1 ruu zip as the .exe doesnt load on windows 7, or should i be adventerous and just go with a custom rom for a while?