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HTC One M8 - Software Status Modified?

Vrz htc one m8 - software status modified?
Let me start by apologizing in advance, I have NO idea if this is the right place to post this so if it isn't I'm genuinely sorry! I have no idea what I'm doing to be honest.
All I know is I have a Verizon HTC One M8 that I'm still paying for and want to sell so I can pay it off and cancel the second line on my account and it says Software Status - Modified. I don't know if this means the phone was, or is, rooted - I was under the impression that for some reason you couldn't root Vrz. phones but like I said - no idea what I'm talking about.
I just want to get the phone back to stock as fast and easy as possible so that I can hopefully get rid of it. If anyone could please help me out or point me in the right direction it would be so appreciated.
Again, I'm sorry if I'm posting in the wrong place or if my lack of knowledge is annoying - I just want to get rid of this phone!! Thank you!

Does it say s-on or s-off in bootloader

sjpritch25 said:
Does it say s-on or s-off in bootloader
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It says S-ON.
Thank you for responding!

RighteousB said:
I was under the impression that for some reason you couldn't root Vrz. phones
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The Verizon version M8 does not support unlocking the bootloader by "official" means using HTCDev.com. But folks have been able to root using Kingroot, than s-off using sunshine and then "unofficially" unlock the bootloader.
Software status modified may be a result of Kingroot. But it sounds like you bought the phone new and never tried to root?

redpoint73 said:
The Verizon version M8 does not support unlocking the bootloader by "official" means using HTCDev.com. But folks have been able to root using Kingroot, than s-off using sunshine and then "unofficially" unlock the bootloader.
Software status modified may be a result of Kingroot. But it sounds like you bought the phone new and never tried to root?
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I bought the phone new BUT I bought it for my ex so I have no idea what he did with it. But chances are he tried to (or did) root the phone.. Is there anything I can do? Any easy solution since I have no idea what any of these things mean, ha!

RighteousB said:
Any easy solution since I have no idea what any of these things mean, ha!
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On the Verizon version, I'm not sure there is an easy way to remove the "modified" flag. In other words, I think you might need root or some other things like custom recovery, unlocked bootloader, or even s-off.
If you don't want to invest the time and effort, you might just want to sell the phone "as-is" and fully disclose the "software modified" status the potential buyers.

redpoint73 said:
On the Verizon version, I'm not sure there is an easy way to remove the "modified" flag. In other words, I think you might need root or some other things like custom recovery, unlocked bootloader, or even s-off.
If you don't want to invest the time and effort, you might just want to sell the phone "as-is" and fully disclose the "software modified" status the potential buyers.
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I have no problem investing time or effort, I'd much rather the phone be back to normal so I can hopefully get enough money for it to pay it off. Like I said, only problem is most of this stuff is like reading another language to me. I genuinely know nothing about androids.. I'm pretty computer/iphone savvy but that's kind of the extent of it.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2883845
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Flashing a ruu, I believe will fix the modified flag.

sjpritch25 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2883845
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Flashing a ruu, I believe will fix the modified flag.
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That is correct, RUU will completely re-image the phone to stock.
Thanks for the link. Wow, how did I not know those existing for so long? While I'm not a Verizon owner I'm pretty aware of the RUUs for various versions. I was only aware of the "hacked" RUU here (which requires s-off since its not official): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2727831
RighteousB, the link in the previous post is what you want. Just download the latest RUU, and follow in the instructions in that thread to easily return to full stock.
But in the interest of full disclosure, I recommend you still inform potential buyers the phone was modified at some point, as it has various implications.

sjpritch25 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2883845
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Flashing a ruu, I believe will fix the modified flag.
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I have no idea what that means but thank you very much! I'm going to try and figure it out! *Fingers Crossed*

redpoint73 said:
That is correct, RUU will completely re-image the phone to stock.
Thanks for the link. Wow, how did I not know those existing for so long? While I'm not a Verizon owner I'm pretty aware of the RUUs for various versions. I was only aware of the "hacked" RUU here (which requires s-off since its not official): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2727831
RighteousB, the link in the previous post is what you want. Just download the latest RUU, and follow in the instructions in that thread to easily return to full stock.
But in the interest of full disclosure, I recommend you still inform potential buyers the phone was modified at some point, as it has various implications.
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Thank you so much for your help and time. I appreciate it!! I'm going to try and figure it out now so I guess we shall see!!
Again, THANK YOU!!

The link the other person used is for s-off. You can only flash s-on ruu to remove the modified flag
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2946473
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I assume your phone is Verizon, but link above has all the ruu's you need.

Kyocera Hydro Reach C6743

I have a Reach through Boost. Nice phone except for storage issues. Currently running 5.1.1. Unlike other Kyoceras it has a developer's option to allow unlocking of bootloader. Does anyone know how to root and if there is a Android 6 rom that can be used with the Reach.

You have to go into developer mode and check OEM Unlock. KingRoot did the trick for me after that.

Is that all? Cuz it didn't change a dang thing for me, bro.
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aces5150 said:
You have to go into developer mode and check OEM Unlock. KingRoot did the trick for me after that.
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I check OEM unlock and authorized debugging and still nothing seems to be working for me. did you do anything else for your C6743

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Kilparis87 said:
I check OEM unlock and authorized debugging and still nothing seems to be working for me. did you do anything else for your C6743
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swicth homes bc found security in it it will lock till reset unless other wise

What do u mean by switch homes?

Yeah I can't get this phone rooted. I've taken days researching. Nothing.

I enabled OEM unlocking, installed Kingroot 5.2.1, and was able to achieve root on first try.
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Oops, spoke too soon, says in Kingroot, this model restricts ROOT authorization, even though it says it gained root successfully... so wtf then how did you get root if its restricted?? Tha Fuuu..

Took me like 6 times, restarting my phone after each time. Kingsroot 5.2.1

360root
activate phone
download system update
360root
root
phone reboots
root again
etc
just temp root
wait a few days
??
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Ggggg

successful root
I have managed to give root access to my Kyocera Hydro Reach with PermRoot in its latest version

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Arguzhan said:
I have managed to give root access to my Kyocera Hydro Reach with PermRoot in its latest version
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mine was, but the company keeps blocking it and lucky patcher, i still use the phone for wi-fi but has no connection with any carriers, if you find a recovery or rom id like to have it, plus id like to connect it to my 32bit tablot if you have links to software, its not compatiable with my windows 8.1

Root Kyocera c6743
Kingroot roots device but root checker finds no root privileges...several subsequent attempts using same app actually began requesting superuser access, but eventually produced no joy all scenarios
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As I stated kingroot will do the job but it seems to be ONLY a temp root...grrrrr. will check adb/fastboot for manual solution

that's a nice phone, its not write/ can't be rooted, damages the core, I had (0)
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lexcin said:
that's a nice phone, its not write/ can't be rooted, damages the core, I had (0)
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does anyone know how to use kitchen, I don't have a good p.c right-off hand, I need a custom recovery...
thanks

I was thinking of something so I'll just quickly say it.
1. Kingroot Temp Root
2. CWM app?
3. Magisk Root
I don't know if this will work.
Edit: Yeah no doesn't work

I think you need to flash the phone with a pre-rooted stock rom
get msl code, enable usb
use kyocera flashing tool exe
stick majisk in the boot folder and flash ?
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the new kyocera hydro reach are patched and won't root had a factory boost a few months ago, and it was patched won't root at all

Research
So I'll try researching a way to root this device so I'll back if I find anything

had one a few Christmas ago, got all excited, the phone and the contract, the 3g went out a month or so later... and that was about it for me, these days I'm just using a cheap phone, with insurance or warranty, still takes a few weeks to replace... I'm trying the Blu mtk veiw 1 right now 25 bucks

Can't fixed soft bricked OP3

So long story short I ****ed up. My device is currently in fastboot mode.
To sum everything up: My phone's camera wasn't working so I contacted OnePlus to RMA it and I wanted to factory reset and re-lock the bootloader before sending it back. Before locking the bootloader though I had been in developers options I disabled oem unlocking and adb debugging which was a huge mistake and I realize that probably screwed me over.
Now when I try booting my phone the OP logo shows for a second vibrates and turns off, I can't get into recovery and the same thing happens. I can't flash anything through fastboot because it tells me remote oem unlock disabled and either remote partition flash is denied when attempting to flash.
Please if anyone can help it would greatly be appreciated.

Try using one of the toolkits in development forum and see if you can reflash anything or try some of the other tools
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I'd use this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/development/toolkit-oneplus-3-toolkit-unlock-t3398799 and I'd try option 12&13 if it were mine
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I'd also try this.
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[/COLOR]http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/how-to/guide-mega-unbrick-guide-hard-bricked-t3405700

Jaymie1989 said:
Try using one of the toolkits in development forum and see if you can reflash anything or try some of the other tools
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I'd use this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/development/toolkit-oneplus-3-toolkit-unlock-t3398799 and I'd try option 12&13 if it were mine
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I'd also try this.
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I have tried using the toolkits however since ADB and oem unlocking were disabled in the developer options prior I can't flash anything to my device without unlocking the boot loader, and I cant unlock the bootloader with enabling oem unlocking, and I can't boot in the device

I'd try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/how-to/guide-mega-unbrick-guide-hard-bricked-t3405700

Another who wanted to relock.
Why???
Unlocking doesn't void the warranty !
When will people understand that?
Try the mega unbrick thread / tools, it should be enough, it's low level Qualcomm tools.
If no success call one plus tech service
Envoyé de mon ONEPLUS A3003 en utilisant Tapatalk

Yep. This is why I immediately unlock the bootloader the minute I take my Nexus/OnePlus devices out of the box, even if I don't plan on rooting/flashing custom ROMs. Even botched OEM software updates can brick these phones.

Striatum_bdr said:
Another who wanted to relock.
Why???
Unlocking doesn't void the warranty !
When will people understand that?
Try the mega unbrick thread / tools, it should be enough, it's low level Qualcomm tools.
If no success call one plus tech service
Envoyé de mon ONEPLUS A3003 en utilisant Tapatalk
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i don't think they will, so many people do this, there is absolutely no reason to relock the bootloader on the Oneplus 3 since it does not void warranty and most insurance companies accept this as well, this is not Samsung, HTC, LG, Motorola, or any other "flashship phone".
PEOPLE AGAIN YOU DO NOT HAVE TO RE-LOCK YOUR BOOTLOADER, THERE IS NOT REASON WHATSO EVER TO NEED TO!!!!
To the OP if you plan on returning it, does not matter if u are stuck in fastboot mode, i am sure they won't care since they know how to easily fix it anyway, so just go with ur normal return, if u plan to keep it there are threads on here on how to fix as some posted earlier in the thread

Attempting to get VZW Note 4 to Kitkat

Hello XDA! First post here and I’ve been reading a lot since I got my phone. I seem to have found a solution, (maybe), but I'm not clear on a few vital things.
A little back story… my dad just gave me his Verizon Note 4. It was on Marshmallow, but has since been downgraded to Lollipop 5.1.1, N910VVRU2BPA1. From what I understand it still has the locked MM bootloader (?).
I’m planning to root the phone, but only if I can further downgrade it to Kitkat 4.4.4. I’ve read through the thread “Stabilized process used to unlock Bootloader” and it seems it should unlock the bootloader. However, I’ll end up with a “Developer Edition” phone. This leads to my questions…
1) Once successfully rooted and the bootloader is unlocked, will I be able to downgrade the phone to Kitkat by just flashing the firmware in Odin? I really don’t care if I lose root, I just want Kitkat on the phone.
2) Can I just flash the “retail” version of Kitkat from Sammobile or do I need a “developer edition” Kitkat (if there even is one)?
3) Can someone advise me if what I imagine might be possible is even doable?
Any help is greatly appreciated! I’m new to this so if these are just funky questions, please excuse. Lots to learn! Thanks so much!!!

A little help please!
Someone must know this.
Can I or can't I flash the "retail" Kitkat firmware onto a "supposed" Dev Edition rooted to unlock the bootloader?
I hope someone can clarify this before I do something stupid!
Thanks!

Hey
Do you have teamviewer I can help u out

Jwazz94 said:
Do you have teamviewer I can help u out
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Thanks, but I don't need help doing it, I just need someone to answer the questions so I don't mess up the phone.

Yes you can, make sure to unlock bootloader first. But when you flash you will loose bootloader unlock. I have a guide where I could use the lollipop bootloader and use kitkat. I really love kitkat and with root you have lots of potential for battery savings and more!
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If you would like to downgrade the bootloader add a twrp custom recovery and use the kitkst method I have and you can have the best phone, I also would recommend you buying a zerolemon battery and case.
But if you do just want to have full stock and have all the bloat ware on it you can like you stated unlock the bootloader and then flash the retail kitkat and your all set and downgraded
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/no...tkat-5-1-1-t3432452/post68903783#post68903783

codydixon said:
Yes you can, make sure to unlock bootloader first. But when you flash you will loose bootloader unlock. I have a guide where I could use the lollipop bootloader and use kitkat. I really love kitkat and with root you have lots of potential for battery savings and more!
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If you would like to downgrade the bootloader add a twrp custom recovery and use the kitkst method I have and you can have the best phone, I also would recommend you buying a zerolemon battery and case.
But if you do just want to have full stock and have all the bloat ware on it you can like you stated unlock the bootloader and then flash the retail kitkat and your all set and downgraded
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/no...tkat-5-1-1-t3432452/post68903783#post68903783
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Thank you very much for responding! I very much appreciate it!
I don't care to keep root and just want the phone on Kitkat. In the future I may decide to root it and play around with roms and such, but not right now. I can now go ahead and attempt it with confidence. I'll let you know how it goes!
Thanks again! :good:

Well, tried all kinds of stuff and it was a no go.
Was able to get the phone rooted finally... had to use KingOroot. Kingroot failed to work no matter how many versions I tried. Once rooted, checked download mode and it indicated Developer. However, I was unable to install retail KK or KK stock restore in Odin 3.10 and 3.09. Since the flash failed, putting it into recovery ended up in an error about "Software update failed"... use a PC, blah, blah, blah. Wouldn't let me go anywhere in recovery.
Decided to try flashing LP 5.1.1 back to the phone and it flashed ok in Odin 3.09. Phone is back up, but lost root, (expected), and I'm back again at square 1. At least the phone isn't bricked! LOL!
Maybe the problem is that this phone has an MM bootloader so eventhough it's unlocked, you can't flash KK to it? Don't know, but I guess I'm back to trying to find this out.
Good experience so far eventhough this attempt didn't get me anywhere! Well... at least I know how to root it and unlock the bootloader!

Problem with X2 CN version unlocking bootloader

I've been trying to unlock the bootloader of Realme X2, the CN version but I'm facing a problem.
The Problem is that whenever I try to install the bootloader unlocking app (In Depth Test), a message appears (see the attachment) saying "An app with the same signature has already been installed" although I've not installed it yet, and I can't find it anywhere on my phone assuming that it's pre-installed.
what should I do to install the app?
or is there any other method to unlock the bootloader that avoids installing the app as long as I can't install it?
N.B: a photo of the message is attached.

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Thanks for the advice.
I only want to unlock the bootloader to change the launcher because it's so annoying and I can't get used to it.
is there a way to do it? because I tried to uninstall it using adb uninstall command and it's not working.

louai rabia said:
The Problem is that whenever I try to install the bootloader unlocking app (In Depth Test), a message appears (see the attachment) saying "An app with the same signature has already been installed" although I've not installed it yet, and I can't find it anywhere on my phone assuming that it's pre-installed.
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You tried to install a wrong version of the app. Use this one
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badreddine uday said:
look dear friend i tried before i bricked my phone i spent two months without so i flashed it a week ago online by egyptian guy its cost me 14 dollars so i wanna advice you di not unlock it u can have premium themes with trick and enjoy there is no different between cn and global
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Most likely you bricked your device by LOCKING BACK it, not by UNLOCKING bootloader.

yakovpol said:
You tried to install a wrong version of the app. Use this one
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Most likely you bricked your device by LOCKING BACK it, not by UNLOCKING bootloader.
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Does this mean, if someone tries to relocking the bootloader after unlocking it, it will brick?

louai rabia said:
Does this mean, if someone tries to relocking the bootloader after unlocking it, it will brick?
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Not at all!
I made it about 5 times without any problems. The reason for bricking is non-stock contents of the partitions. Follow closely the Back to stock ROM howto guide to avoid this.

yakovpol said:
Not at all!
I made it about 5 times without any problems. The reason for bricking is non-stock contents of the partitions. Follow closely the Back to stock ROM howto guide to avoid this.
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First, may you post the links of the right way to unlock the bootloader and rooting the device?
Second, does unlocking the bootloader or rooting harm the device in anyway? As some say the fingerprint won't work anymore, some say the gestures won't work and some say other things.

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