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[Q] [Solved] unrooting?

I've read around on the forums here and other places but some of it doesn't make any sense to me and I watched a YouTube video about unlocking the bootloader then rooting the phone unfortunately i didn't do a nandroid back up before rooting (using supersu) and i am wondering if it is possible to flash to a stock rom so that in the future i can ota update in the future.
here is what i have at the moment
international phone (im on o2 in the uk anyway)
android version: 5.0.2
Software number: 1.32.401.15
unlocked bootloader
rooted
s-off
SuperCID
Also if someone can guide me through this i would be extremely thankful.
Thanks for your help guys.

You would need to either get a nandroid of your particular carriers ROM, or download the correct RUU from HTC.

BillTheCat said:
You would need to either get a nandroid of your particular carriers ROM, or download the correct RUU from HTC.
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as far as i know there are these 2 RUUs which are the same version as mine
androidruu.com/getdownload.php?file=M9/0PJAIMG_HIMA_UHL_L50_SENSE70_HTC_Europe_1.32.401.15_R1_Radio_01.01_U11440261_56.02.50306G_2_F_release_426891_signed.zip
androidfilehost.com/?fid=96039337900114679
are these fine to flash to my device?

linton85 said:
as far as i know there are these 2 RUUs which are the same version as mine
androidruu.com/getdownload.php?file=M9/0PJAIMG_HIMA_UHL_L50_SENSE70_HTC_Europe_1.32.401.15_R1_Radio_01.01_U11440261_56.02.50306G_2_F_release_426891_signed.zip
androidfilehost.com/?fid=96039337900114679
are these fine to flash to my device?
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I have no idea, since you haven't told us what version your phone is. I think you ought to wait for feedback from someone else who can advise you better.

linton85 said:
as far as i know there are these 2 RUUs which are the same version as mine
androidruu.com/getdownload.php?file=M9/0PJAIMG_HIMA_UHL_L50_SENSE70_HTC_Europe_1.32.401.15_R1_Radio_01.01_U11440261_56.02.50306G_2_F_release_426891_signed.zip
androidfilehost.com/?fid=96039337900114679
are these fine to flash to my device?
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Yes your s-off you can use those RUU

hmm i cant seem to use them, i go to flash it then i get this;
Code:
C:\Users\Jack\Desktop\HTC ROOT + UNLOCK\platform-tools>fastboot oem rebootRUU
...
OKAY [ 0.020s]
finished. total time: 0.021s
C:\Users\Jack\Desktop\HTC ROOT + UNLOCK\platform-tools>fastboot flash zip 0PJAIM
G.zip
target reported max download size of 800000000 bytes
Invalid sparse file format at header magi
sending sparse 'zip' (88044 KB)...
OKAY [ 6.331s]
writing 'zip'...
(bootloader) HOSD CL#506785
(bootloader) ERR [SD_UPDATE_ERR] update_fb_ZIP_buf: can not find ZIP hea
(bootloader) der
(bootloader) ERR [SD_UPDATE_ERR] sddownload failed: 22
(bootloader) ERR Update zip file failed.
(bootloader) ERR ZIP ERROR, exit read zip loop
(bootloader) Update zip file OK
(bootloader) ERR ZIP ERROR CODE, 22
(bootloader) [email protected]
FAILED (remote: 22: fail to flash via downloadzip)
finished. total time: 8.430s
any idea?

linton85 said:
hmm i cant seem to use them, i go to flash it then i get this;
Code:
C:\Users\Jack\Desktop\HTC ROOT + UNLOCK\platform-tools>fastboot oem rebootRUU
...
OKAY [ 0.020s]
finished. total time: 0.021s
C:\Users\Jack\Desktop\HTC ROOT + UNLOCK\platform-tools>fastboot flash zip 0PJAIM
G.zip
target reported max download size of 800000000 bytes
Invalid sparse file format at header magi
sending sparse 'zip' (88044 KB)...
OKAY [ 6.331s]
writing 'zip'...
(bootloader) HOSD CL#506785
(bootloader) ERR [SD_UPDATE_ERR] update_fb_ZIP_buf: can not find ZIP hea
(bootloader) der
(bootloader) ERR [SD_UPDATE_ERR] sddownload failed: 22
(bootloader) ERR Update zip file failed.
(bootloader) ERR ZIP ERROR, exit read zip loop
(bootloader) Update zip file OK
(bootloader) ERR ZIP ERROR CODE, 22
(bootloader) [email protected]
FAILED (remote: 22: fail to flash via downloadzip)
finished. total time: 8.430s
any idea?
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your using the wrong fastboot
you need htc_fastboot >> https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=96039337900114016
it's also easy to rename the RUU.zip to 0PJAIMG.ZIP, place it on a ext sd card formatted in FAT32 (a 16 or 32gig one should work), reboot into DOWNLOAD_MODE, agree and it should flash.

it's also easy to rename the RUU.zip to 0PJAIMG.ZIP, place it on a ext sd card formatted in FAT32 (a 16 or 32gig one should work), reboot into DOWNLOAD_MODE, agree and it should flash.
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ok managed to flash it back successfully couple of things though:
i couldnt copy the file when it was named 0JAIMPG.ZIP to the sd card (was in the phone not sure if i had to take it out and put it on)
it still says "software status modified" "unlocked" "s-off" afaik you can't get software status back to normal, to get unlocked back to locked would mean me relocking the bootloader and s-off shouldnt matter with ota update?
if i was to now re-install twrp but before rooting i took a nandroid backup would this allow me to get ota updates if i then restore to that after rooting or would one of the things above prevent me?
if not is there anyway i can get ota updates again?

linton85 said:
ok managed to flash it back successfully couple of things though:
i couldnt copy the file when it was named 0JAIMPG.ZIP to the sd card (was in the phone not sure if i had to take it out and put it on)
it still says "software status modified" "unlocked" "s-off" afaik you can't get software status back to normal, to get unlocked back to locked would mean me relocking the bootloader and s-off shouldnt matter with ota update?
if i was to now re-install twrp but before rooting i took a nandroid backup would this allow me to get ota updates if i then restore to that after rooting or would one of the things above prevent me?
if not is there anyway i can get ota updates again?
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If you used the htc_fastboot to flash it will not reset the modified tag
you have to do it yourself >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/one-m9/general/how-to-restore-software-status-original-t3092882
To set unlocked to locked you have to do this >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/one-m9/general/how-to-lock-unlock-bootloader-htcdevs-t3092036
and yes, you can get OTA update with unlocked and s-off

Thank you so much for taking the time to help me out and providing links I am very grateful

clsA said:
your using the wrong fastboot
you need htc_fastboot >> https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=96039337900114016
it's also easy to rename the RUU.zip to 0PJAIMG.ZIP, place it on a ext sd card formatted in FAT32 (a 16 or 32gig one should work), reboot into DOWNLOAD_MODE, agree and it should flash.
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Do I rename this file to fastboot.exe and delete the original fastboot?
I seem to always get the 90 pre-update FAIL when I flash different firmware.

bigp951 said:
Do I rename this file to fastboot.exe and delete the original fastboot?
I seem to always get the 90 pre-update FAIL when I flash different firmware.
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Just leave it as htc_fastboot. They can coexist.
Dude, what's it tell you after you get the error 90? Flash again immediately, right? EVERYONE gets error 90 when flashing firmware. It's a pre-check before actually doing anything. If you're phone reboots to OS after getting 90, then just leave your command/terminal window open and put your phone back in download mode and re-run the exact same command to start the flash again.

jollywhitefoot said:
Just leave it as htc_fastboot. They can coexist.
Dude, what's it tell you after you get the error 90? Flash again immediately, right? EVERYONE gets error 90 when flashing firmware. It's a pre-check before actually doing anything. If you're phone reboots to OS after getting 90, then just leave your command/terminal window open and put your phone back in download mode and re-run the exact same command to start the flash again.
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That's what I have been doing.... Did not know EVERYONE gets that error. Thanks for the info though. From what I read elsewhere is that the htc_fastboot will reboot back into download mode instead of os. That's why I mentioned it.

bigp951 said:
That's what I have been doing.... Did not know EVERYONE gets that error. Thanks for the info though. From what I read elsewhere is that the htc_fastboot will reboot back into download mode instead of os. That's why I mentioned it.
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No problem bro. I think I've gotten reboots to is using HTC_fastboot, too.

clsA said:
your using the wrong fastboot
you need htc_fastboot >> https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=96039337900114016
it's also easy to rename the RUU.zip to 0PJAIMG.ZIP, place it on a ext sd card formatted in FAT32 (a 16 or 32gig one should work), reboot into DOWNLOAD_MODE, agree and it should flash.
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Sir After installing 5.1 update my phone got stuck at boot screen.
Now I am unable to boot into recovery. Also locked My bootloader accidentally. While trying to flash a zip through fastboot I am getting below error. Could you please help me out.
OTA_HIMA_UHL_L50_SENSE70_hTC_Asia_HK_1.40.708.9-1.32.708.15_R1_release_436199

amit_coolcampus said:
Sir After installing 5.1 update my phone got stuck at boot screen.
Now I am unable to boot into recovery. Also locked My bootloader accidentally. While trying to flash a zip through fastboot I am getting below error. Could you please help me out.
OTA_HIMA_UHL_L50_SENSE70_hTC_Asia_HK_1.40.708.9-1.32.708.15_R1_release_436199
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I'm sorry to tell you but if you updated to 5.1 and did not go into developer options and check to allow bootloader unlock, and then locked your bootloader theirs is nothing you can do but flash a RUU. Are you s-off ? If no your most likely stuck.
I have no idea what the file name you posted above is for... Edit: This may be the help you need >> https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347810886

Sir I am S-On. I am trying to flash a RUU but getting error everytime. Tried from SD card. tried via fastboot.
Also my M9 is HTC Asia (Hongkong). So I have tried flashing below one. Can I try flashing TW version given by you??
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087001508
clsA said:
I'm sorry to tell you but if you updated to 5.1 and did not go into developer options and check to allow bootloader unlock, and then locked your bootloader theirs is nothing you can do but flash a RUU. Are you s-off ? If no your most likely stuck.
I have no idea what the file name you posted above is for... Edit: This may be the help you need >> https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347810886
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amit_coolcampus said:
Sir I am S-On. I am trying to flash a RUU but getting error everytime. Tried from SD card. tried via fastboot.
Also my M9 is HTC Asia (Hongkong). So I have tried flashing below one. Can I try flashing TW version given by you??
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087001508
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With S-ON it's not possible to downgrade or to flash RUUs that were made for other SKUs (Taiwan is 709 and Hongkong is 708). Since you can't use the RUU in my AFH folder because it's older than your actual firmware and there is no other RUU for the SKU 708 (or at least none I know) than that one you linked your only hope might be the RUU service on llabtoofer's website.
Edit @clsA: That file amit_coolcampus mentioned earlier is one of the OTAs for the Hongkong version of the M9.

Flippy498 said:
With S-ON it's not possible to downgrade or to flash RUUs that were made for other SKUs (Taiwan is 709 and Hongkong is 708). Since you can't use the RUU in my AFH folder because it's older than your actual firmware and there is no other RUU for the SKU 708 (or at least none I know) than that one you linked your only hope might be the RUU service on llabtoofer's website.
Edit @clsA: That file amit_coolcampus mentioned earlier is one of the OTAs for the Hongkong version of the M9.
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Thanks Sir. Can I get this repaired if i visit HTC service center? Will they be having 2.11.708.30 RUU?

amit_coolcampus said:
Thanks Sir. Can I get this repaired if i visit HTC service center? Will they be having 2.11.708.30 RUU?
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Honestly, I don't know. I've always been able to recover my phones without the help of the HTC service center or the RUU service. My guess is that the RUU service might be cheaper but that's only a guess. Maybe someone else here had to use one or both of these services and can share his/her experience...

Help restoring to stock

Hi I need some help returning to stock with a RUU.
My phone is currently S-off, rooted, twrp and supercid. I am trying to return to stock (keeping s-off and supercid). From reading posts it seemed like a simple task but I cant get it to work. I have tried two different RUU's. I have tried putting a RUU on my extsd and renamed it to 0PJAIMG.zip but nothing happens in download and it actually says SD NOT MOUNTED down the bottom left.
The other method I have tried is through ADB using these commands.
fastboot oem rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip 0PJAIMG.ZIP
fastboot oem rebootRUU puts it into a screen with the htc logo
fastboot flash zip 0PJAIMG.ZIP gives me the following message
C:\platform-toolsM9>fastboot flash zip 0PJAIMG.ZIP
target reported max download size of 800000000 bytes
Invalid sparse file format at header magi
sending sparse 'zip' (96760 KB)...
OKAY [ 7.557s]
writing 'zip'...
(bootloader) HOSD CL#506785
(bootloader) ERR [SD_UPDATE_ERR] update_fb_ZIP_buf: can not find ZIP hea
(bootloader) der
(bootloader) ERR [SD_UPDATE_ERR] sddownload failed: 22
(bootloader) ERR Update zip file failed.
(bootloader) ERR ZIP ERROR, exit read zip loop
(bootloader) Update zip file OK
(bootloader) ERR ZIP ERROR CODE, 22
(bootloader) [email protected]
FAILED (remote: 22: fail to flash via downloadzip)
finished. total time: 9.673s
Does anyone have any ideas?

Ok I used htc_fastboot and that has worked.

Stock RUU
Hi, I recently unlocked the bootloader and installed TWRP. Since then I have done a backup and installed Android Revolution rom. No my phone continuously turns off and restarts.
I really want to return to stock but can only find limited information. I have a TWRP backup of the stock ROM but when I try to flash it in recovery I get "cannot restore system--mounted read only" Apparently the backup has to be flashed with fastboot however the instructions are a bit dodgy at the android soul
I have the backup copied onto C drive yet it's not in "system.emmc.win format" its " 2015-06-09--04-46-13_LRX22G_release-keys". This folder of course has a few files in it, such as
boot.emmc.win
boot.emmc.win.md5
data.ext4.win000
system.ext4.win000
system.ext4.winooo.md5
I tried looking for the right RUU but couldn't find any for Australia let alone Vodafone Australia. Can I use the UK one?
If anyone has any ideas or advice I'd be most grateful.
I'm really disappointed in how difficult this phone is to root/unlock and restore. I hate it. I hate HTC.

There's one for vodafone australia on Androidruu it's 1.32.710.16. It's actually really easy to return to stock once you know how. Have a look in other threads and use the sd card method. Just make sure its formatted the correct way.

Soopajoosee said:
Hi, I recently unlocked the bootloader and installed TWRP. Since then I have done a backup and installed Android Revolution rom. No my phone continuously turns off and restarts.
If anyone has any ideas or advice I'd be most grateful.
I'm really disappointed in how difficult this phone is to root/unlock and restore. I hate it. I hate HTC.
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Please don't blame HTC for your failure to read. You're describing a well-known conflict that results from running a 1.40 Rom on top of 1.32 firmware. There is a simple solution: Flash a 1.32 kernel or update your firmware.
And I don't understand your complaints about this being a difficult phone to mod. Compared to anything but a Nexus, it's a piece of cake.

iElvis said:
Please don't blame HTC for your failure to read. You're describing a well-known conflict that results from running a 1.40 Rom on top of 1.32 firmware. There is a simple solution: Flash a 1.32 kernel or update your firmware.
And I don't understand your complaints about this being a difficult phone to mod. Compared to anything but a Nexus, it's a piece of cake.
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Thanks for your help not....I don't understand why you're a condescending prick. Don't worry, I flashed another rom and all is good. Personally I found the galaxy S2 and S4 a lot easier than this. I thought this was a forum for help....if this is your idea of help, don't bother in future.

Soopajoosee said:
Thanks for your help not....I don't understand why you're a condescending prick. Don't worry, I flashed another rom and all is good. Personally I found the galaxy S2 and S4 a lot easier than this. I thought this was a forum for help....if this is your idea of help, don't bother in future.
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There's no need for the name calling. He was trying to help even though it could of been more eloquently put.
Sent from my 0PJA10 using Tapatalk

matust said:
There's no need for the name calling. He was trying to help even though it could of been more eloquently put.
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Well, I was a condescending prick, but this is also a common problem. If you try to run the latest ARHD over 1.32 firmware, you will get random reboots because there is a conflict between the old firmware and 1.40 kernels.

iElvis said:
Well, I was a condescending prick, but this is also a common problem. If you try to run the latest ARHD over 1.32 firmware, you will get random reboots because there is a conflict between the old firmware and 1.40 kernels.
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I just don't see a reason for name calling. I didn't read what you wrote as rude. What you were saying is correct even though it could of been put better. XDA isn't a place for name calling.
Sent from my 0PJA10 using Tapatalk

I have exactly the same problem. I can't return stock by putting file 0PJAIMG in the microsd and start in download mode and also I can't flash in fastboot. The messages are the same that report Matust. He said solved using HTC_fast boot but I don't how to use it
Cid and model id are correctly and I tried different ruu

jacopo.kaldewey said:
I have exactly the same problem. I can't return stock by putting file 0PJAIMG in the microsd and start in download mode and also I can't flash in fastboot. The messages are the same that report Matust. He said solved using HTC_fast boot but I don't how to use it
Cid and model id are correctly and I tried different ruu
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If you use sd card method the card needs to formatted to fat32 and make sure the file name has .zip at the end. If your using the adb method download https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=96042739161891970 and put it in your adb folder. Use htc_fastboot as the command instead of fastboot to flash the file.
Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk

jacopo.kaldewey said:
I have exactly the same problem. I can't return stock by putting file 0PJAIMG in the microsd and start in download mode and also I can't flash in fastboot. The messages are the same that report Matust. He said solved using HTC_fast boot but I don't how to use it
Cid and model id are correctly and I tried different ruu
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here is a link with a link to the htc_fastboot file. Just download it and place it in the same folder as your regular fastboot file.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60346126&postcount=14

jollywhitefoot said:
here is a link with a link to the htc_fastboot file. Just download it and place it in the same folder as your regular fastboot file.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60346126&postcount=14
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thank you very much for Your help. I solved this problem and flash the RUU with htc_fastboot, but Sorry now I have a new problem. I made some mistake becouse my M9 now became e developer edition and I dont'know how to come back... also my english is bad and I've difficult to understand the thread that i search. Somebody can Help me to come back from developer edition to Europe edition?

[Q] Can't flash RUU firmware htc one m9

Hey guys, so I tried to flash RUU Firmware on my htc one m9. I downloaded the firmware, minimal adb flashboot, and htc sync manager. Problem is when I open command prompt via minimal adb flashboot and I type 'adb reboot downloader' it says:
adb server is out of date. killing...
* daemon started successfully *
error: device '(null)' not found
Am I missing something here? What should I do?

any chance you run a virtual android, genymotion or something of the like? And I would like to think aside from the drivers for HTC, the sync manager is best tucked safely away in the garbage

MrLizm said:
any chance you run a virtual android, genymotion or something of the like? And I would like to think aside from the drivers for HTC, the sync manager is best tucked safely away in the garbage
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alright now I can get it to works however it says failed at the end.
C:\adb>adb reboot bootloader
adb server is out of date. killing...
* daemon started successfully *
error: device unauthorized. Please check the confirmation dialog on your device.
C:\adb>adb reboot bootloader
C:\adb>fasboot oem rebootRUU
'fasboot' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
C:\adb>fastboot oem rebootRUU
...
OKAY [ 0.048s]
finished. total time: 0.048s
C:\adb>fastboot flash zip 0PJAIMG.ZIP
target reported max download size of 800000000 bytes
sending 'zip' (61661 KB)...
OKAY [ 4.842s]
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] Not allow flash image except boot/recov
(bootloader) ery/system
(bootloader) ERR [SD_UPDATE_ERR] sddownload failed: 14
(bootloader) ERR Update zip file failed.
(bootloader) Update zip file OK
(bootloader) ERR ZIP ERROR CODE, 14
(bootloader) [email protected]
FAILED (remote: 14: fail to flash via downloadzip)
finished. total time: 8.598s
C:\adb>fastboot reboot
rebooting...
finished. total time: 0.002s
C:\adb>
any idea how to make it successful?

Have to ask, you s-off?
This line makes me wonder,
(bootloader) ERR [SD_UPDATE_ERR] Not allow flash image except boot/recov
(bootloader) ery/system

MrLizm said:
Have to ask, you s-off?
This line makes me wonder,
(bootloader) ERR [SD_UPDATE_ERR] Not allow flash image except boot/recov
(bootloader) ery/system
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How do i check it? Sorry I'm totally new in this kind of things

kamocheng said:
How do i check it? Sorry I'm totally new in this kind of things
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if you boot to bootloader, should be up top there. from a booted phone just 'adb reboot bootloader' if it says s-on thats your problem. My guess is since you do not know your s-on/off you are probably s-on.

kamocheng said:
How do i check it? Sorry I'm totally new in this kind of things
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No it says:
*** Software status: Modified ***
*** Unlocked ***
*** S-ON ***

so this is your problem, S-ON is the last piece of security for you. Without S-OFF you are unable to flash RUU the way your are attempting.
There is an app, Sunshine. Cost 25$ I am pretty sure and that will get you s-off. or you can wait until your carrier pushes the OTA and do a "Back To Stock" method. Well the app is free, it runs a check and makes sure it can get s-off. then it wants money.

MrLizm said:
so this is your problem, S-ON is the last piece of security for you. Without S-OFF you are unable to flash RUU the way your are attempting.
There is an app, Sunshine. Cost 25$ I am pretty sure and that will get you s-off. or you can wait until your carrier pushes the OTA and do a "Back To Stock" method. Well the app is free, it runs a check and makes sure it can get s-off. then it wants money.
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Good to know, any idea how to get the app for free? Kinda tight on budget here. Thanks!

kamocheng said:
Good to know, any idea how to get the app for free? Kinda tight on budget here. Thanks!
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Okay hold on, I remember when I rooted my phone it was S-Off. So to get it back to original factory version I need to S-on it?

kamocheng said:
Okay hold on, I remember when I rooted my phone it was S-Off. So to get it back to original factory version I need to S-on it?
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No not at all, S-OFF makes it easier to get back to stock. If you were S-OFF at some point I am not too sure why the bootloader is reporting S-ON now. I am cheap and I revert to stock to get my OTAs to get the latest roms.. this is a huge pain. S-OFF is ideal once you have it you should keep it.

@kamocheng: Since I don't have much time at the moment I'm keeping it short:
1. Your zip is corrupted (look at the output). Re-download it and compare the MD5 checksums.
2. If you're s-on you need to be relocked for running RUUs.
3. You never mentioned your firmware version nor your CID so no one can verify whether you use the correct RUU.
4. There is no free version of sunshine since its a free app with in-app purchasement. But there is no need to s-off if you use the correct RUU.

Make sure htc sync isn't running on your computer.
Sent from my 0PJA10 using Tapatalk

Flippy498 said:
@kamocheng: Since I don't have much time at the moment I'm keeping it short:
1. Your zip is corrupted (look at the output). Re-download it and compare the MD5 checksums.
2. If you're s-on you need to be relocked for running RUUs.
3. You never mentioned your firmware version nor your CID so no one can verify whether you use the correct RUU.
4. There is no free version of sunshine since its a free app with in-app purchasement. But there is no need to s-off if you use the correct RUU.
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Hello there, thanks for replying my thread
1. I'm sorry I dont quiet understand, do you mean zip in my PC or zip in my phone?
2. My firmware version is 1.32.617.30, how do i check my CID?
Correct me if I'm wrong but there are 2 options for me to return to original stock? First, S-off my phone and flash RUU firmware? Second, relocked my phone then run original stock? Since I didnt backup my original stock, I need to find untouched one?
Sorry this is my first android phone so if I'm total noob, I'm so sorry

What if i unrooted then relocked my phone, will i be able to take OTA then?

kamocheng said:
Hello there, thanks for replying my thread
1. I'm sorry I dont quiet understand, do you mean zip in my PC or zip in my phone?
2. My firmware version is 1.32.617.30, how do i check my CID?
Correct me if I'm wrong but there are 2 options for me to return to original stock? First, S-off my phone and flash RUU firmware? Second, relocked my phone then run original stock? Since I didnt backup my original stock, I need to find untouched one?
Sorry this is my first android phone so if I'm total noob, I'm so sorry
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I'm talking about the zip you tried to flash in post 3. If you are using firefox as a browser I would recommend using an addon like DownThemAll! to verifiy the md5 checksum after the download has finished. Files can get corrupted during a download.
No, its one and the same way. You run the RUU either way. The only difference is that you can flash any firmware version with s-off and you don't need to relock while the versions you can flash with s-on have to match your current version (that means same version or newer) and your CID. Firmware versions with x.xx.617.xx are the developers editions if I'm not mistaking. (As far as I know AndroidRUU doesn't have any corresponding files. So I assume you downloaded it from clsA's personal collection of developer edition files since google didn't find any other sources for these files.) As said before redownload the file and compare the downloaded file's checksum with the one mentioned next to the download link (428582cef691c2e37053a0e19e9d738e). If they match the file should be flashable.
I prefer flashing RUUs using the sd-card method instead of fastboot so here are some instructions how I would continue:
Be sure to backup everything important like contacts, sms, etc. (I'm using MyPhoneExplorer for this step)
Get a SD-card that is not bigger than 32 gb and formatted to fat32 (I've always been using the formatting function of the m9 for this step).
Rename the RUU to "0PJAIMG.zip".
Copy that file into the root direction of your SD-card.
Relock your bootloader.
Put the card back into your phone.
Be sure that your phone is charged enough (more than 50 %).
Boot into download mode.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
Wait some minutes.
Done.

Flippy498 said:
I'm talking about the zip you tried to flash in post 3. If you are using firefox as a browser I would recommend using an addon like DownThemAll! to verifiy the md5 checksum after the download has finished. Files can get corrupted during a download.
No, its one and the same way. You run the RUU either way. The only difference is that you can flash any firmware version with s-off while the versions you can flash with s-on have to match your current version (that means same version or newer) and your CID. Firmware versions with x.xx.617.xx are the developers editions if I'm not mistaking. (As far as I know AndroidRUU doesn't have any corresponding files. So I assume you downloaded it from clsA's personal collection of developer edition files since google didn't find any other sources for these files.) As said before redownload the file and compare the downloaded file's checksum with the one mentioned next to the download link (428582cef691c2e37053a0e19e9d738e). If they match the file should be flashable.
I prefer flashing RUUs using the sd-card method instead of fastboot so here are some instruction how I would continue:
Be sure to backup everything important like contacts, sms, etc. (I'm using MyPhoneExplorer for this step)
Get a SD-card that is not bigger than 32 gb and formatted to fat32 (I've always been using the formatting function of the m9 for this step).
Rename the RUU to "0PJAIMG.zip".
Copy that file into the root direction of your SD-card.
Relock your bootloader.
Put the card back into your phone.
Be sure that your phone is charged enough (more than 50 %).
Boot into download mode.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
Wait some minutes.
Done.
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So by doing that way, I dont have to S-off my phone to have it return to original stock?

kamocheng said:
So by doing that way, I dont have to S-off my phone to have it return to original stock?
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Correct.
Edit: I just saw that you asked more or less the same question twice. jollywhitefoot's solution works the same way as the one I described. The only difference is that you are using fastboot instead of a sd-card.

Flippy498 said:
Correct.
Edit: I just saw that you asked more or less the same question twice. jollywhitefoot's solution works the same way as the one I described. The only difference is that you are using fastboot instead of a sd-card.
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Alright, thank you for your guidance.

kamocheng said:
Alright, thank you for your guidance.
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So my method in your other thread didn't work? Where are you running into problems?

HTC One M9 RUU gets stuck a 50% on "Sending"

Hello,
I have been having a lot of trouble lately and all of my problems can be fixed by doing an RUU. The issue is my m9 will not take a full RUU it gets stuck at 50% and I get an error 155 in the HTC exe. The phone itself freezes on the screen with red security text a phone with a spinning circular arrow and a green progress bar. After the freeze I can reboot the phone by volup and pwr. I can access bootloader, and download mode. Doing an RUU by the zip file on the sd card in download mode results in "Failed: -2, 8: fail to flash via downloadzip
How I got here.
relocked bootloader without selecting allow oem unlock in dev settings
attempted an RUU and it froze no ROM installed
attempted to unlock bootloader to get error message because of allow unlock not selected in dev settings
attempted to flash using sd card and download mode to get error above
I am s-on and relocked
I am so stuck right now and I need some help

lpcar04 said:
Hello,
I have been having a lot of trouble lately and all of my problems can be fixed by doing an RUU. The issue is my m9 will not take a full RUU it gets stuck at 50% and I get an error 155 in the HTC exe. The phone itself freezes on the screen with red security text a phone with a spinning circular arrow and a green progress bar. After the freeze I can reboot the phone by volup and pwr. I can access bootloader, and download mode. Doing an RUU by the zip file on the sd card in download mode results in "Failed: -2, 8: fail to flash via downloadzip
How I got here.
relocked bootloader without selecting allow oem unlock in dev settings
attempted an RUU and it froze no ROM installed
attempted to unlock bootloader to get error message because of allow unlock not selected in dev settings
attempted to flash using sd card and download mode to get error above
I am s-on and relocked
I am so stuck right now and I need some help
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ok. so error 155 could be a connectivity issue. Check device manager or try a different USB port.
Also, do you have HTC Sync Manager installed on the PC? It's required for an RUU to run. Otherwise you get 155.

jollywhitefoot said:
ok. so error 155 could be a connectivity issue. Check device manager or try a different USB port.
Also, do you have HTC Sync Manager installed on the PC? It's required for an RUU to run. Otherwise you get 155.
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I do have sync manager does it need to be running?

lpcar04 said:
I do have sync manager does it need to be running?
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No. just needs to be installed.
What firmware are you currently on and what is the version of the RUU you're using? People have had issue running an ruu version that is older than their current firmware version.

if this helps i have tried to update firmware using fastboot and I get this messgae
C:\adb>fastboot flash zip firmware.zip
target reported max download size of 800000000 bytes
sending 'zip' (58525 KB)...
OKAY [ 4.028s]
writing 'zip'...
(bootloader) HOSD CL#556164
(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: 7.881s

jollywhitefoot said:
No. just needs to be installed.
What firmware are you currently on and what is the version of the RUU you're using? People have had issue running an ruu version that is older than their current firmware version.
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I am on 2.6.651.11 trying to flash that same version because the first time I flashed that It never finished flashing the ROM portion

lpcar04 said:
if this helps i have tried to update firmware using fastboot and I get this messgae
C:\adb>fastboot flash zip firmware.zip
target reported max download size of 800000000 bytes
sending 'zip' (58525 KB)...
OKAY [ 4.028s]
writing 'zip'...
(bootloader) HOSD CL#556164
(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: 7.881s
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lpcar04 said:
I am on 2.6.651.11 trying to flash that same version because the first time I flashed that It never finished flashing the ROM portion
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You can't flash firmware when you're s-on.
For the RUU, maybe open device manager while it's running to make sure the device is recognized throughout the process. I suppose it's possibly a bad download, but I'm not sure the exe would run at all of that was the case.

jollywhitefoot said:
You can't flash firmware when you're s-on.
For the RUU, maybe open device manager while it's running to make sure the device is recognized throughout the process. I suppose it's possibly a bad download, but I'm not sure the exe would run at all of that was the case.
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ok thanks will try now

lpcar04 said:
ok thanks will try now
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Ok I just tried it phone stays detected in Device manager the entire time but right before it fails it says "updating signature" in the exe then closes and gives me 155 and phone freezes

Im in the exact same boat. what to do ? how do i revive the phone ?

arm5263 said:
Im in the exact same boat. what to do ? how do i revive the phone ?
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Meaning you are s-on, relocked, can't boot into the OS, and did not tick "allow oem unlock"?
If that's the case, your only options are to run the ruu for your firmware version or, if that doesn't work or none exists, return it to htc for repair.
Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk

yes unfortunately I am S-on, bootloader reloacked (to take the official update). It all started when my official HTC RUU crashed mid way!!! it still crashes..I can get to fastboot, recovery download mode etc but just cant RUU any more as it will crash around 62% saying errror 115 ..get the correct RUU for your device ... it stops at fail to update signature or something... Repeated this this multiple times..same result... I was trying to update to 5.1 from 5.01 software. The download mode does say that I have 2.X.502.18 OS but I believe it did not finish installing all...
I have head there is another way of putting the RUU.zip file and renaming it to some specific name and putting it in your sd card and applying update or may be it will automatically install in download mode?
Can someone help me get that zip file for ATT 5.1 version or outline the process ? my last hope!

arm5263 said:
yes unfortunately I am S-on, bootloader reloacked (to take the official update). It all started when my official HTC RUU crashed mid way!!! it still crashes..I can get to fastboot, recovery download mode etc but just cant RUU any more as it will crash around 62% saying errror 115 ..get the correct RUU for your device ... it stops at fail to update signature or something... Repeated this this multiple times..same result... I was trying to update to 5.1 from 5.01 software. The download mode does say that I have 2.X.502.18 OS but I believe it did not finish installing all...
I have head there is another way of putting the RUU.zip file and renaming it to some specific name and putting it in your sd card and applying update or may be it will automatically install in download mode?
Can someone help me get that zip file for ATT 5.1 version or outline the process ? my last hope!
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Can't you just unlock with htcdev, get TWRP and flash a rom to check "allow oem unlocking"?
I don't really understand what that option does as I was unlocked at version 5.0.2 though, sorry for my ignorance.

arm5263 said:
yes unfortunately I am S-on, bootloader reloacked (to take the official update). It all started when my official HTC RUU crashed mid way!!! it still crashes..I can get to fastboot, recovery download mode etc but just cant RUU any more as it will crash around 62% saying errror 115 ..get the correct RUU for your device ... it stops at fail to update signature or something... Repeated this this multiple times..same result... I was trying to update to 5.1 from 5.01 software. The download mode does say that I have 2.X.502.18 OS but I believe it did not finish installing all...
I have head there is another way of putting the RUU.zip file and renaming it to some specific name and putting it in your sd card and applying update or may be it will automatically install in download mode?
Can someone help me get that zip file for ATT 5.1 version or outline the process ? my last hope!
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There's a thread on the ATT M9 forms for converting to a dev edition that has the SD install method listed.
Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk

Ajxx16 said:
There's a thread on the ATT M9 forms for converting to a dev edition that has the SD install method listed.
Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk
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@arm5263
You can find it here >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3086948
Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk

the problem is since the RUU failed in the middle of updating to 5.1 and I already have relocked the bootloader before applying RUU (you have to lock the bootloader or RUU will fail) and now with partially installed 5.1 on my phone, there was a new security feature that was added that youa have to check allow oem unlock on developer settings.
So now I am stcuk, cant got to developer setting as I cant boot to OS, RUU keeps failing on me, can not unlock bootloader as its not even letting me get the token...fails saying "
(bootloader) [KillSwitch] : /dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/frp
(bootloader) [KillSwitch] Last Byte is 0X00, disable unlock
(bootloader) [KillSwitch] oem unlock Turn Off!
any way to allow oem unlock in fastboot instead of through developer settings?
any other clue?

arm5263 said:
the problem is since the RUU failed in the middle of updating to 5.1 and I already have relocked the bootloader before applying RUU (you have to lock the bootloader or RUU will fail) and now with partially installed 5.1 on my phone, there was a new security feature that was added that youa have to check allow oem unlock on developer settings.
So now I am stcuk, cant got to developer setting as I cant boot to OS, RUU keeps failing on me, can not unlock bootloader as its not even letting me get the token...fails saying "
(bootloader) [KillSwitch] : /dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/frp
(bootloader) [KillSwitch] Last Byte is 0X00, disable unlock
(bootloader) [KillSwitch] oem unlock Turn Off!
any way to allow oem unlock in fastboot instead of through developer settings?
any other clue?
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Did you try the SD-card method ?
Code:
rename the RUU.zip to 0PJAIMG.ZIP,
place it on a ext sd card formatted in FAT32 (a 16 or 32gig one should work),
reboot into DOWNLOAD_MODE, agree and it should flash.

thatts the only thing I have not tried. I will do so tonight and report back.
BTW any place I can grab the ATT 5.1 RUU.zip ? It has to be 2.X.502.18 OS as thats what I see in download screen. With locked bootloder I believe I can only update or re-install the same version.
I extracted rom.zip out of the HTC RUU.EXE file (grabbing it from the temp folder). Do i Just rename it from rom.zip to 0PJAIMG.zip ? I tried to open rom.zip in the arhive app abut it failed to open it ? is that expected?

arm5263 said:
thatts the only thing I have not tried. I will do so tonight and report back.
BTW any place I can grab the ATT 5.1 RUU.zip ? It has to be 2.X.502.18 OS as thats what I see in download screen. With locked bootloder I believe I can only update or re-install the same version.
I extracted rom.zip out of the HTC RUU.EXE file (grabbing it from the temp folder). Do i Just rename it from rom.zip to 0PJAIMG.zip ? I tried to open rom.zip in the arhive app abut it failed to open it ? is that expected?
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yes rename that rom.zip
no you can't open them their encrypted, and if i recall that RUU was corrupt directly from AT&T
have they updated it ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att...ruu-how-to-t3086948/post62629949#post62629949

Sd card method failed too...gives some error say unable to flash from sd card ERROR -2.
Seems like I'll have to return it to ATT or should I send it to HTC ? it is S-on but bootloader is re-locked. I hope ATT wont mind taking it back. I believe its under one year warranty period. I mean was just trying to install 5.1 manually after it failed to take OTA.
Never relock your bootloader on HTC especially on 5.1 and spend $25 to get S-OFF lesson learned!

Need RUU for HTC 10

My phone is bricked,i know its old and people probably forgot about it but my issue is this.
I unlocked bootloader since i got it about 1 year ago and i was happy with rooted phone few custom app here and there,so i got bored with my phone (like all of us do :angel: ) so i decided to flash custom rom on it.
I flashed lineage os with TWRP and decided to revert to stock,so grab RUU and im set right? nope i was getting some errors here and there and read somewhere that i need to relock bootloader using command fastboot oem lock so i copied that command to my clipboard and my phone was in download mode with custom rom and custom recovery ready to be relocked,you probably know where this is going :silly:
So i decided wait a minute im certain that i need to revert to stock recovery and so on,i went online used keyboard shortcut Ctrl+C on adb reboot bootloader to reboot and enter recovery to backup and of course my damn C on keyboard didnt register so i pasted command fastboot oem lock on custom recovery and custom rom.
So phone is bricked it wont boot into rom or recovery but it is able to enter download mode and receive some command and i was like "DONT PANIC ALL IS WELL" and oh boy i was wrong.
I still have original unlock_code.bin and so i went to flash it to unlock phone and it tells me that i need to enable oem unlocking in settings and i cant get into rom phone just reboots after 2 seconds after powering on.
I was still like all is well yada yada and went to fing RUU and OMFG HTC 10 has bad support so my phone turns out to be:
(bootloader) kernel: lk
(bootloader) product: htc_pmeuhl
(bootloader) version: 1.0
(bootloader) max-download-size: 1578400000
(bootloader) serialno: FA6B8BNxxxxx
(bootloader) slot-count: 0
(bootloader) current-slot:
(bootloader) imei: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
(bootloader) version-main: 3.18.166.2
(bootloader) boot-mode: download
(bootloader) version-baseband: [email protected]
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.0.0.0000
(bootloader) mid: 2PS620000
(bootloader) cid: VODAP110
Tried every single thing under the sun on google and nothing works,ruu exe is impossible to find,zip to flash boot and recovery give me security error.
Aparently there is site called firmware something something but i need to pay to get the file and all in all it seems to me like big scam so no avail but i was able to get file name and there it is:
2PS6IMG_PERFUME_UH[email protected]71204_84.09_F_release_520816_combined_signed_2_4.zip(file RUU)
But searching on google and everything else im unable to find it to try to flash it as RUU in download mode.
So if any expert out there can give me some advice on what to do i would greatly appreciate it.
Is there some way to force boot on relocked phone with custom rom on it just to enable "Enable OEM Unlock"
Phone is in great condition no scratches at all new battery put in it half year ago holds 2 days easy,records 50 seconds 4k with 3% battery left without turning off,all in all best HTC phone ive ever had it would be shame to throw it away or sell for parts.
Sorry for any typos im in a hurry dont have a phone and im working so i hope to see some answers soon.
Thanks in advance...

Ive also tried to mod ruu zip to my version but im getting security error,i have one zip with swisscon CH-DE ruu that has my version 3.18.166.2 but is unable to flash it because security error and why is there no oreo RUU available,ive read somewhere that htc pulled oreo ruu because of battery drain and since im S-ON i cant flash lower number RUU i need same or newer is that true?
Does enyone have some source where i can download firmware mentioned in previous post?
There is a site called EasyFirmware that apparently has that file and i need to pay some download package,big problem is im in third world sh++hole and proces to get card for online payments is not worth this phone which can be found for around 100$ in great condition.
It would be a shame to sell it for parts or throw it away its a very nice phone.
Thanks in advance and please experts on XDA tell me is it possible or not so i can search for another phone.
New poster to xda wanted to add something and i wrote it in reason for edit uuuups.
If anyone needs some details about phone fell free to ask i will gladly provide it if it can help in fixing this mess ive made.

Just searched online seems like EasyFirmware is a hoax anyway so no avail there even if i wanted to pay.

https://firmware.gem-flash.com/
This site is legit. Carrier Branded ruu files are usually hard to find.
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https://firmware.gem-flash.com/
This site is legit. Carrier Branded ruu files are usually hard to find.

Mr Hofs said:
https://firmware.gem-flash.com/
This site is legit. Carrier Branded ruu files are usually hard to find.
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https://firmware.gem-flash.com/
This site is legit. Carrier Branded ruu files are usually hard to find.
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Thanks for the answer and there is a few firmware zip files there but i still need to pay even for one download,it gives me like free 3GB download but all files are featured and i cant download without some premium packages,its not those 3$ that i dont have its that i dont have credit card to pay for it.
There are multiple versions tho what do you think which one would i need
[a]2PS6IMG_PERFUME_UH[email protected]71204_84.09_F_release_520816_combined_signed.zip[a]---(with combined signed on the end or)
[a]2PS6IMG_PERFUME_UH[email protected]71204_84.09_F_release_519830_signed_Hboot.zip[a]---(this one or)
[a]2PS6IMG_PERFUME_UH[email protected]71204_84.09_F_release_519830_signed.zip[a]---(this one or)
[a]2PS6IMG_PERFUME_UH[email protected]71204_84.09_F_release_519830_partial.zip[a]---(this one?)
Im afraid it wont flash,my system is 3.18.166.2 and can RUU put on zip with same version be flashed,will it give me error like when i try to downgrade?
How there is no RUU.exe for this phone for recovery in case of something like this,i always loved HTC for that if you mess up there is always RUU run flash and back to original state bit even for non carrier phones like unlocked there is no oreo RUU only nougat ones and since my phone is S-ON i cant dowgrade to nougat.
Is there some way to edit some files to force flash different carrier file or at least something.
It really seems dumb to me that BL unlock needs system toggle to unlock bootloader,unlocking it factory resets phone anyways so data wont be exposed in any case.
Is there some command or hack to toggle that or edit some file to unlock BL since i have original Unlock_code.bin but im unable to flash it.
Any help is appreciated and thanks so much for the answer.
Cheers

2PS6IMG_PERFUME_UH[email protected]71204_84.09_F_rel ease_519830_signed.zip
That's the one you need. There is no RUU.exe and you don't need that as a ruu.exe is usually harder to use as you need more windows pc settings in order too. The zip is 100 times easier, just by renaming it and booting to download mode it will flash automatically. No need for fastboot settings and such on your computer.
A firmware is also different than a RUU.
- RUU = Rom Update Utility (this contains the BL and system)
- Firmware = The bootloader only (basically the BIOS of the phone)
HTC usually doesn't "release" carrier branded ruu files and carriers themselves also don't because in general they don't support tampering with your device. When it's stock you have the option to factory reset it or use warranty. When you decide to mod your device it's out of free will so doing some homework in advance is a wise thing. And no you can't just mess around with other carrier's ruu files to use them on your device, the ruu files that are out are all encrypted. If it was that easy there would not be so many topics about going back to stock !
And another tip : NEVER RELOCK A BOOTLOADER UNLESS THE DEVICE IS 100% STOCK
(in capital so others might read it too !). It's false info that you need to relock it for anything ! RUU files flash just fine with a UNLOCKED BL !
1 more thing, you CAN downgrade without S-OFF but it is not easy when you are not completely familiar with fastboot and how to use it properly, and you keep the issue that you need your carrier branded firmwares and ruu files.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-10/how-to/downgrade-problems-downgrading-htc-10-t3735658

Thanks so much on the answer its very interesting and helpful.
So you think that there is still some hope?
It was dumb of me to relock that but my damn clipboard had that command in it and as i explained i thought i copied command fastboot reboot-recovery and i pasted oem lock and hit enter like and idiot it was late 3am.
Also how is that custom rom does not have oem unlock option turned on by default,rom installed is lineage OS.
Im somewhat familiar with fastboot so if i do something in it plz tell me and i will check out this thread that you posted for sure.
I have RUU exe for nougat but not for oreo and zips i have a folder with like 20GB of RUU there tried everything but im not doing this all the time so advanced stuff like you just said downgrade without S-OFF im not familiar with.
Thanks so much and i will try to see what i can do and if i fail to do anything i will let you know.
If you have some advanced stuff and methods feel free to post if you have time ofc i will do my best,cant brick it harder anyway :silly:
Cheers

Mr Hofs said:
2PS6IMG_PERFUME_UH[email protected]71204_84.09_F_rel ease_519830_signed.zip
That's the one you need. There is no RUU.exe and you don't need that as a ruu.exe is usually harder to use as you need more windows pc settings in order too. The zip is 100 times easier, just by renaming it and booting to download mode it will flash automatically. No need for fastboot settings and such on your computer.
A firmware is also different than a RUU.
- RUU = Rom Update Utility (this contains the BL and system)
- Firmware = The bootloader only (basically the BIOS of the phone)
HTC usually doesn't "release" carrier branded ruu files and carriers themselves also don't because in general they don't support tampering with your device. When it's stock you have the option to factory reset it or use warranty. When you decide to mod your device it's out of free will so doing some homework in advance is a wise thing. And no you can't just mess around with other carrier's ruu files to use them on your device, the ruu files that are out are all encrypted. If it was that easy there would not be so many topics about going back to stock !
And another tip : NEVER RELOCK A BOOTLOADER UNLESS THE DEVICE IS 100% STOCK
(in capital so others might read it too !). It's false info that you need to relock it for anything ! RUU files flash just fine with a UNLOCKED BL !
1 more thing, you CAN downgrade without S-OFF but it is not easy when you are not completely familiar with fastboot and how to use it properly, and you keep the issue that you need your carrier branded firmwares and ruu files.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-10/how-to/downgrade-problems-downgrading-htc-10-t3735658
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No progress at all.
Seems like now my only hope is for someone that has paid account for personal use on that site and can download file and somehow upload it for me to download on sites that are not paid.
If not for that i will order new board and change it my self since its like 30$ and i think its worth it for this phone.
Thanks for all the answers,if there is some suggestion feel free to post i will be happy to try it.
Cheers

I have found RUU.zip for this version its but cant flash it via fastboot it gives me error
target reported max download size of 1578400000 bytes
sending 'ruu' (264301 KB)...
OKAY [ 10.590s]
writing 'ruu'...
(bootloader) HOSD CL#1014340
FAILED (remote: 35 RU_PARTITION_NOT_SUPPORT ruu)
finished. total time: 11.600s
If i try it via SD card with name 2PS6IMG.zip it prompts me to flash and when i start the flash it gives me error like security fail.

I was typing fastboot flash ruu and got that error now i tried fastboot flash zip and i get this
target reported max download size of 1578400000 bytes
sending 'zip' (264301 KB)...
OKAY [ 10.825s]
writing 'zip'...
(bootloader) HOSD CL#1014340
(bootloader) GPT (gpt_main_32g.img) is up-to-dated. [17408]
(bootloader) Perform pre-update
(bootloader) WARN Skip backup_android-info.txt due to unmatched partitio
(bootloader) n name
(bootloader) WARN Skip lockbooter.img due to unmatched partition name
(bootloader) WARN Skip partition_info due to unmatched partition name
(bootloader) get 36 images from zip(zip_type=3)
(bootloader) ERR ZIP signature checking failed...
(bootloader) ERR [SD_UPDATE_ERR] update_fb_ZIP_buf: fail to flash zip: 8
(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 RU_SIGNATURE_FAIL )
finished. total time: 16.106s
What does that mean?
Cheers

I can see error like partition name in android info.txt so i will attach it in this post.
Is there something to edit inside to force it to flash,if you think that i can brick it with some risky procedure i dont care i will try anything,look at me as a alfa tester for some crazy way of unlocking i will try anything.

It says it’s the wrong file, if you share the link of the file from where you found it and the name of the file i can check, now I just have to judge blindly if it’s the correct file or not but looking at all the errors it’s definitely the wrong one because when you have the correct signed RUU it will flash without a flaw with the Sd card method.

Mr Hofs said:
It says it’s the wrong file, if you share the link of the file from where you found it and the name of the file i can check, now I just have to judge blindly if it’s the correct file or not but looking at all the errors it’s definitely the wrong one because when you have the correct signed RUU it will flash without a flaw with the Sd card method.
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Then it seems like i have a wrong RUU,in it says my model cid and everything but i think its some sort of modded and wont flash without S-OFF
So you think that firmware.gem is legit site?
I probably can find someone that has credit card and pay pal but plz if its fake dont let me chase down the rabbit hole if its fake.
Thanks and cheers

xxBeatsByDrDrexx said:
Then it seems like i have a wrong RUU,in it says my model cid and everything but i think its some sort of modded and wont flash without S-OFF
So you think that firmware.gem is legit site?
I probably can find someone that has credit card and pay pal but plz if its fake dont let me chase down the rabbit hole if its fake.
Thanks and cheers
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Hence the question from where you got it from including the link so i could check !
I know for a fact the linked website is legit as i sent other users there too and never had any complaint about a non working RUU, and to be fair it’s probably the only option or toss it in the bin and get another phone

Mr Hofs said:
Hence the question from where you got it from including the link so i could check !
I know for a fact the linked website is legit as i sent other users there too and never had any complaint about a non working RUU, and to be fair it’s probably the only option or toss it in the bin and get another phone
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Oke i will try to do credit card thing today and i will let you know.
As for this zip file i tried to flash i found it online but now on closer look it is 260MB or so and it says firmware only and probably is not signed.
So i need signed zip that you highlighted few posts ago.
I will try that in couple of hours and let you know.
Thanks man for everything i would have thrown it away if it wasnt for you.
Never used forum to post only to read.
xda experts like you saved my bacon many times.
Waiting for my colleague to come to work he has a card and i will download that signed file that you recommended.

I downloaded file signed like you said and i must wait to get home to try it but its 2.2GB and just in case i extracted andtoid info txt file and it goes like this
modelid: 2PS620000
cidnum: VODAP110
mainver: 3.18.166.2
aareport:1
btype:1
which matches my phone CID and MID so fingers crossed.
Will post results,and if it goes well i will let you know.
Cheers

It freaking worked.
My phone is back up and running and if someone needs this RUU file for CID VODAP110 and will gladly upload it just pm me.
Big thanks to Mr Hofs for helping me find solution and recommending site to download firmware from.
Thanks big time man you saved HTC 10 from going too garbage.
Cheers and i wish you good luck.

xxBeatsByDrDrexx said:
It freaking worked.
My phone is back up and running and if someone needs this RUU file for CID VODAP110 and will gladly upload it just pm me.
Big thanks to Mr Hofs for helping me find solution and recommending site to download firmware from.
Thanks big time man you saved HTC 10 from going too garbage.
Cheers and i wish you good luck.
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That’s good news
Cheers