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[Problem] With Unroot, OTA update and Version-main not showing

First of all , Hi everyone ! And please excuse my english, it's not my native language... (wich is French)
I did not want to brick my HTC One (m8) so i went here before to do something wrong.
I received my phone the first august and I rooted it 5 days ago, when it was in kitkat 4.4.2. I did not know that i had to update it to 4.4.3 (even if every man in earth should use his brain and do the update) before to root it.... (because now i can't install custom rom to use link2sd efficiently because all of the best custom rom (that actually use .ext partition on Micro Sd card) are in android kitkat 4.4.3 or 4.4.4)
I know that this question has been asked several times but i did not find the answer for my problem, so i'm really sorry to ask this but i have to.
Okay I rooted my htc when it was in 4.4.2 with TheUnlockr methode on youtube and since then the only things that I did is :
install busybox (twrp) , es explorateur, titanium backup, diskdigger,airdroid,apptoide,root checker, lucky patcher and clean master, NOTHING else.
Now i have to unroot my HTC to finally update it to 4.4.3
Problem is : when i do "getvar all" with hasoon200's toolkit (i'm following TheUnlockr's method to unroot the phone correctly), the field where i should find my version-main is EMPTY, and I absolutly don't know how to find it since I'm a total beginner on android.
My info : HTC ONE (m8)
Rooted with kitkat 4.4.2 (TWRP recovery)
actual software in : 1.54.401.10
cidnum: HTC__203
By any chance , can anyone help me ? THX 3000 times in advance since i'm totally lost !

That NOTHING else appears to include installing TWRP 2.7.1.x, which is where the problem lies, I don't know how to get it back, other than to reflash the firmware... Catch 22 if you don't know what it is.
Perhaps narrow down with a search of MID, CID and radio version.

Sorry man i did not understand
Here is what i have got when I do a getvar :
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main:
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno: SH443WM13877
(bootloader) imei:
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B10000
(bootloader) cidnum: HTC__203
(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: 098a72e5
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
all: Done!
finished. total time: 0.005s

Howard X said:
Sorry man i did not understand
Here is what i have got when I do a getvar :
...
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main:
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
...
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B10000
(bootloader) cidnum: HTC__203
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FIRST: you should delete your IMEI from your post above!
Second: it is a known issue with TWRP that, after installing it version-main is no longer shown in bootloader, as already statet in this thread.
If what you wrote is correct you are on 4.4.2 with FW 1.54.401.10.
To unroot you could search for the unsupersu.zip and install it with TWRP.
After this you can download stock recovery 1.54.401.10 (assuming you data is correct and you are on the given Android version. This should enable you to receive AND install OTAs again.
The problem is, that without S-Off it is not that easy to flash the actuall FW again.

HTCNerdYoda said:
FIRST: you should delete your IMEI from your post above!
Second: it is a known issue with TWRP that, after installing it version-main is no longer shown in bootloader, as already statet in this thread.
If what you wrote is correct you are on 4.4.2 with FW 1.54.401.10.
To unroot you could search for the unsupersu.zip and install it with TWRP.
After this you can download stock recovery 1.54.401.10 (assuming you data is correct and you are on the given Android version. This should enable you to receive AND install OTAs again.
The problem is, that without S-Off it is not that easy to flash the actuall FW again.
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Okay i managed to S-OFF.
Do i follow the Unlocker way now or do I just use the unsuperuser from X site ?
Is it sure that i have to download the 1.54.401.10 stock firmware ? cause noone of these are with the htc_203
Thx verrry much in advance guys !

Howard X said:
Okay i managed to S-OFF.
Do i follow the Unlocker way now or do I just use the unsuperuser from X site ?
Is it sure that i have to download the 1.54.401.10 stock firmware ? cause noone of these are with the htc_203
Thx verrry much in advance guys !
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Ok you are S-Off and got 4.4.2 with ROM version 1.54.401.10 installed right!?
If so install the unsupersu.zip in TWRP and download firmware for ROM version 1.54.401.10. After you installed the unsupersu.zip reboot to bootloader and run the following commands:
fastboot oem rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip nameoffirmware.zip
DO IT AGAIN TO FLASH IT CORRECTLY!!!
fastboot flash nameoffirnware.zip
fastboot reboot-bootloader
Make sure OS is showing in Hboot. HBoot should be 3.16 and radio 1.16 if I remember correctly.
Congrats you are back to full stock. Reboot phone and check for OTA.
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using XDA Free mobile app

The bug within TWRP has been identified, a fix has been submitted to the Gerrit of TWRP and it was also already verified and accepted.
The Next update of TWRP for the M7 and M8 should include it, if it's being build from the main tree.
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Howard X said:
First of all , Hi everyone ! And please excuse my english, it's not my native language... (wich is French)
I did not want to brick my HTC One (m8) so i went here before to do something wrong.
I received my phone the first august and I rooted it 5 days ago, when it was in kitkat 4.4.2. I did not know that i had to update it to 4.4.3 (even if every man in earth should use his brain and do the update) before to root it.... (because now i can't install custom rom to use link2sd efficiently
By any chance , can anyone help me ? THX 3000 times in advance since i'm totally lost !
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Hello OP
Here is the Thread that talks about why the Version-main / OS is blank in HBOOT mode aka (Bootloader)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53733669&postcount=1592
Thanks

jcbjoe said:
Hello OP
Here is the Thread that talks about why the Version-main / OS is blank in HBOOT mode aka (Bootloader)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53733669&postcount=1592
Thanks
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Hi guys I have almost the same problem
I had a custom recovery an Unlocked bootloader
But with CMD i flashed the stock recovery and relocked my phone to get the 4.4.4 update But I still has this message : There is no update available on your phone!
My software number is: 2.22.401.2
Any solution please :victory:
I called HTC support and they saied that my phone rooted ist and it still dont become any update more !!!

AnJo_Droid said:
Hi guys I have almost the same problem
I had a custom recovery an Unlocked bootloader
But with CMD i flashed the stock recovery and relocked my phone to get the 4.4.4 update But I still has this message : There is no update available on your phone!
My software number is: 2.22.401.2
Any solution please :victory:
I called HTC support and they saied that my phone rooted ist and it still dont become any update more !!!
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This isn't even a similar issue as the OP, and this thread is 2 months old. Really shouldn't have dug up this old thread and posted to it. A different thread, or starting your own would have been more relevant.
Rooted phones still get the OTA notfication and download, they just won't install if it detects any system files have been modified.
Also, relocking the bootloader is not necessary to get the OTA or install.
Something else is going on. If you are stock ROM and stock reocvery, thre is no reason you shouldn't get and be able to install the OTA. Sometimes a factory reset will prompt the OTA to come through, for no explicable reason.

redpoint73 said:
This isn't even a similar issue as the OP, and this thread is 2 months old. Really shouldn't have dug up this old thread and posted to it. A different thread, or starting your own would have been more relevant.
Rooted phones still get the OTA notfication and download, they just won't install if it detects any system files have been modified.
Also, relocking the bootloader is not necessary to get the OTA or install.
Something else is going on. If you are stock ROM and stock reocvery, thre is no reason you shouldn't get and be able to install the OTA. Sometimes a factory reset will prompt the OTA to come through, for no explicable reason.
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Ok thanks, I have already reset my phone to factory via stock recovery and I have no root and stock recovery & Rom .. so I should wait to become it
I live in germany and maybe its not available in my region ?
And sorry about posting here but I need an quick answer:fingers-crossed:

AnJo_Droid said:
Ok thanks, I have already reset my phone to factory via stock recovery and I have no root and stock recovery & Rom .. so I should wait to become it
I live in germany and maybe its not available in my region ?
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You should check around the forums to see if your specific version has had 4.4.4 rolled out. But I know most (if not all) Euro versions have been updated by now.
AnJo_Droid said:
And sorry about posting here but I need an quick answer
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Your issue is no more urgent than anyone else here, that takes the time to post to an appropriate thread.

Seeking quick answers and not researching anything will always lead to more issues and maybe serious ones.
Read, learn, read.... Then do. That's the XDA spirit.
If anyone has no time for that.... Then this hobby may not be for you. ?
This has been a public service announcement.

HELP PLEASE HTC ONE M8 stuck on bootloader when flashing stock rom

Hi all,
I have installed the rom GPE with this cid and mid, S-off but i lost my carrier, sim is no unlocked. Then i try to back to stock rom. The big mistake i have do is to do no backup of my original CID and MID. So during 3 mouths i had try all solutions that i see on the web ex :
Fashing splash firmware : 1.54.401.5 with stock rom but the phone always stuck on bootloader
Then i try 1.54.401.10 , 4.16.401.5 , 4.16.401.10 and last 2.22.401.4 with there rom stock and sotck recovery but nothing change, always stuck on bootloader.
NB : i'm in super CID
I have try :
1) wirecid : supercid or HTC__001 or HTC__J15 etc...
2) Flashing firmware 1.54.401.5, 1.54.401.10, 4.16.401.5, 4.16.401.10, 2.22.401.4
3) flashing custom recovery twrp
4) format data and changing partition cache because it's always corruped after flashing new firmware
5) install rom stock with there firmware :
0P6BIMG_M8_UL_L50_SENSE60_MR_HTC_Europe_4.16.401.10_Radio_1.25.214500021.06G_20.68.4196t.01_F_release_417809_signed.zip
m8_4.16.401.10_AROMA.zip
One_M8_4.16.401.10_stock_system_dump.zip
insertcoin-7.1.9-REPACK-M8_UL_L50_SENSE70_MR_HTC_Europe_4.16.401.10.zip
rom_one_m8_2.22.401.4_odexed.zip revolution HD
Android_Revolution_HD-One_M8_45.0_758ff1.zip
m8_1.54.401.5_AROMA
6) reboot phone, but stuck on bootloader
7) try to flash boot.img and stock recovery on the firmware but nothing change,
8) try to enter to stock recovery but redirected in bootloader
9) try to lock bootloader
I have do this with all firmware and rom
I have try to install with ruu.exe but the application have error 155, i have change the cid and mid to match with in the androidinfo.txt.
!!! But boot with custom like CM12, Carbon rom etc... the only problem is that the simcard is not detected.
If anyone have other solution ?
My last 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: 2.22.401.4
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) serialno: -------
(bootloader) imei: --------
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: --------
(bootloader) product: m8_whl
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B10000
(bootloader) cidnum: 11111111
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: off
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 5e4b24e4
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
Please help, i will become the master of reflashing rom and firmware on HTC ONE M8 but corrupted.

Someone can help me ?
Someone can help me ?
kimpak said:
Hi all,
I have installed the rom GPE with this cid and mid, S-off but i lost my carrier, sim is no unlocked. Then i try to back to stock rom. The big mistake i have do is to do no backup of my original CID and MID. So during 3 mouths i had try all solutions that i see on the web ex :
Fashing splash firmware : 1.54.401.5 with stock rom but the phone always stuck on bootloader
Then i try 1.54.401.10 , 4.16.401.5 , 4.16.401.10 and last 2.22.401.4 with there rom stock and sotck recovery but nothing change, always stuck on bootloader.
NB : i'm in super CID
I have try :
1) wirecid : supercid or HTC__001 or HTC__J15 etc...
2) Flashing firmware 1.54.401.5, 1.54.401.10, 4.16.401.5, 4.16.401.10, 2.22.401.4
3) flashing custom recovery twrp
4) format data and changing partition cache because it's always corruped after flashing new firmware
5) install rom stock with there firmware :
0P6BIMG_M8_UL_L50_SENSE60_MR_HTC_Europe_4.16.401.10_Radio_1.25.214500021.06G_20.68.4196t.01_F_release_417809_signed.zip
m8_4.16.401.10_AROMA.zip
One_M8_4.16.401.10_stock_system_dump.zip
insertcoin-7.1.9-REPACK-M8_UL_L50_SENSE70_MR_HTC_Europe_4.16.401.10.zip
rom_one_m8_2.22.401.4_odexed.zip revolution HD
Android_Revolution_HD-One_M8_45.0_758ff1.zip
m8_1.54.401.5_AROMA
6) reboot phone, but stuck on bootloader
7) try to flash boot.img and stock recovery on the firmware but nothing change,
8) try to enter to stock recovery but redirected in bootloader
9) try to lock bootloader
I have do this with all firmware and rom
I have try to install with ruu.exe but the application have error 155, i have change the cid and mid to match with in the androidinfo.txt.
!!! But boot with custom like CM12, Carbon rom etc... the only problem is that the simcard is not detected.
If anyone have other solution ?
My last 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: 2.22.401.4
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) serialno: -------
(bootloader) imei: --------
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: --------
(bootloader) product: m8_whl
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B10000
(bootloader) cidnum: 11111111
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: off
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 5e4b24e4
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
Please help, i will become the master of reflashing rom and firmware on HTC ONE M8 but corrupted.
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Your device is a Sprint .. you shouldn't convert it to any Intl GSM/GPE. You shouldn't change its MID.
Not sure whether this is still fixable because on Verizon I know, this conversion will kill the radio.
Change back your MID to 0P6B70000
and get the correct firmware and RUU here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2729173
Anything you're not sure, ask in that thread or in Sprint Q&A

Hold Power + Volume Up for at-least 20secs and when screen turns black, release the buttons and hold Volume Down until you enter bootloader... which is mainly couple of seconds.

Mr_Jack_Frost said:
Hold Power + Volume Up for at-least 20secs and when screen turns black, release the buttons and hold Volume Down until you enter bootloader... which is mainly couple of seconds.
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The OP is already in bootloader, and stuck there.

CID Numbers (Sprint only):
SPCS_001: standard Sprint M8
SPCS_004: Harman/Kardon version M8
I would try to rewrite the correct cid--> Update Hboot to 3.19-->Relock Bootloader-->Flash latest Ruu
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bombo_b said:
CID Numbers (Sprint only):
SPCS_001: standard Sprint M8
SPCS_004: Harman/Kardon version M8
I would try to rewrite the correct cid--> Update Hboot to 3.19-->Relock Bootloader-->Flash latest Ruu
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Tho latest Ruu should already contain the 3.19 Hboot

bombo_b said:
I would try to rewrite the correct cid--> Update Hboot to 3.19-->Relock Bootloader-->Flash latest Ruu
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In addition to your comment, that hboot does not need to be updated before RUU (RUU will do it):
1) Need to change MID back to Sprint MID to RUU
2) Shouldn't need to change CID, but it doesn't hurt to do so.
3) No need to relock bootloader to RUU, since OP is s-off.
But I agree, the OP should try to RUU back to Sprint stock image. (and obviously take the actions to meet the requirements to do so). After that, if is still doesn't work its probably a radio brick.

redpoint73 said:
In addition to your comment, that hboot does not need to be updated before RUU (RUU will do it):
1) Need to change MID back to Sprint MID to RUU
2) Shouldn't need to change CID, but it doesn't hurt to do so.
3) No need to relock bootloader to RUU, since OP is s-off.
But I agree, the OP should try to RUU back to Sprint stock image. (and obviously take the actions to meet the requirements to do so). After that, if is still doesn't work its probably a radio brick.
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Error 155 is usually fixed by relocking Bootloader. Since the phone is in a funny state I would advise putting all chances on your side. Dont worry if the logic says S-off doesnt need BL relocked , you just need every chance to flash Stock ruu back to the phone

Thanks, i will try it...
So, if it's work i can unlock the phone to use another operator ?
ckpv5 said:
Your device is a Sprint .. you shouldn't convert it to any Intl GSM/GPE. You shouldn't change its MID.
Not sure whether this is still fixable because on Verizon I know, this conversion will kill the radio.
Change back your MID to 0P6B70000
and get the correct firmware and RUU here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2729173
Anything you're not sure, ask in that thread or in Sprint Q&A
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Amazing, it's work :highfive:
Actualy, i'm working to unlock the SIM now....
ckpv5 said:
Your device is a Sprint .. you shouldn't convert it to any Intl GSM/GPE. You shouldn't change its MID.
Not sure whether this is still fixable because on Verizon I know, this conversion will kill the radio.
Change back your MID to 0P6B70000
and get the correct firmware and RUU here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2729173
Anything you're not sure, ask in that thread or in Sprint Q&A
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kimpak said:
Thanks, i will try it...
So, if it's work i can unlock the phone to use another operator ?
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All right tout marche bien
kimpak said:
Amazing, it's work :highfive:
Actualy, i'm working to unlock the SIM now....
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kimpak said:
All right tout marche bien
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Good to hear that it worked for you.

How do you saw that my phone is for sprint version ?
ckpv5 said:
Your device is a Sprint .. you shouldn't convert it to any Intl GSM/GPE. You shouldn't change its MID.
Not sure whether this is still fixable because on Verizon I know, this conversion will kill the radio.
Change back your MID to 0P6B70000
and get the correct firmware and RUU here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2729173
Anything you're not sure, ask in that thread or in Sprint Q&A
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kimpak said:
How do you saw that my phone is for sprint version ?
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(bootloader) product: m8_whl
m8_whl is Sprint device
m8_ul is GSM device

Boot Loader Loop, Unlocked, S-Off, Rooted HTC M8 Tmobile
A year ago I believe I used HBoot and or Firewater to root my M8. I recently removed some applications that seemed to make my phone act funny, and now the phone is stuck in a boot loop, or rather just a boot and stop at the second HTC "One" screen. Not exactly a loop.
I've download ADB tool and tried the fastboot method to install TWRP but have no success because the computer does not recognize the phone while running ADB or Fastboot, therefore I cant install TWRP and am stuck in the bootloader menu. I have tried various different cables and restarted the pc several times, and installed htc sync and other drivers necessary for that process. Also uninstalled and installed different drivers later as well. Now im not sure what i have installed but I have access to the phones internal drive via explorer.
Using Hboot.
Stats:
***UNLOCKED***
M8_UL PVT SHIP S-OFF
CID-HTC__32
RADIO- 1.15.2133156
OpenDSP-v38.2.2-00542-M8974.0311
OS-1.54.401.5
eMMc-boot 2048MB
Mar 22 2014, 00:53:32.0
Options:
HBOOT (when scanning says that all images are not found)
FASTBOOT
RECOVERY
FACTORY RESET
SIMLOCK
CHECK SMART SD
IMAGE CRC
SHOW BARCODE
Recovery leads to nothing and eventually returns to the HTC One menu stop.
Reset does nothing, acts like fast boot actually.
Ramdump under fastboot seems to works, and does produce log files.
While the phone was still active, I managed to create a full "manual" backup of the device by plugging it in and backing up/copying the entire internal memory. After screwing with the phone and every option for several hours I managed to access the files of the internal memory by switching to recovery mode via the boot menu and then plugging in the phone via usb to comp while deleting the drivers at the same time. I tried a full restoration of the internal backup i made, by copy and replace if the same method, but still nothing.
Ive attached an image of the Hboot menu with the details and options of that Hboot for those of you familiar with hboot.
The ideal situation, or what i'd like to do is restore the phone without flashing the rom and loosing the information, then id like to upgrade to lollipop or a new custom rom I found here actually, but the first step is getting back into the phone which i would be very grateful for in general.
also, not great with cmd and all that stuff, I do have sdk tools downloaded and installed but not great with that either. If there was a more simple way to replace existing files in the phone via the file manager (because im able to access the internal drive via the file manager, that would be the most ideal and easiest situation. But knowing the path and the boot files and which files are necessary for boot is what im looking for as well.
Also i know how to flash a sd and htc has a sdcard slot as well. Also i should mention that prior to the phone being screwed up I did want to delete some internal certificates because i believe someone installed a spy application on the phone, hence the reason for all of this checkup and removal anyway. In the process of trying to do that, i followed a tutorial on this forum which suggested I create a security lock pin, which I did. This could also be the cause of the problem not being recognized by the adb or fastboot script.
Who ever helps me do that gets a tip.
Please help.
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JamesM8 said:
A year ago I believe I used HBoot and or Firewater to root my M8. I recently removed some applications that seemed to make my phone act funny, and now the phone is stuck in a boot loop, or rather just a boot and stop at the second HTC "One" screen. Not exactly a loop.
I've download ADB tool and tried the fastboot method to install TWRP but have no success because the computer does not recognize the phone while running ADB or Fastboot, therefore I cant install TWRP and am stuck in the bootloader menu. I have tried various different cables and restarted the pc several times, and installed htc sync and other drivers necessary for that process. Also uninstalled and installed different drivers later as well. Now im not sure what i have installed but I have access to the phones internal drive via explorer.
Using Hboot.
Stats:
***UNLOCKED***
M8_UL PVT SHIP S-OFF
CID-HTC__32
RADIO- 1.15.2133156
OpenDSP-v38.2.2-00542-M8974.0311
OS-1.54.401.5
eMMc-boot 2048MB
Mar 22 2014, 00:53:32.0
Options:
HBOOT (when scanning says that all images are not found)
FASTBOOT
RECOVERY
FACTORY RESET
SIMLOCK
CHECK SMART SD
IMAGE CRC
SHOW BARCODE
Recovery leads to nothing and eventually returns to the HTC One menu stop.
Reset does nothing, acts like fast boot actually.
Ramdump under fastboot seems to works, and does produce log files.
While the phone was still active, I managed to create a full "manual" backup of the device by plugging it in and backing up/copying the entire internal memory. After screwing with the phone and every option for several hours I managed to access the files of the internal memory by switching to recovery mode via the boot menu and then plugging in the phone via usb to comp while deleting the drivers at the same time. I tried a full restoration of the internal backup i made, by copy and replace if the same method, but still nothing.
Ive attached an image of the Hboot menu with the details and options of that Hboot for those of you familiar with hboot.
The ideal situation, or what i'd like to do is restore the phone without flashing the rom and loosing the information, then id like to upgrade to lollipop or a new custom rom I found here actually, but the first step is getting back into the phone which i would be very grateful for in general.
also, not great with cmd and all that stuff, I do have sdk tools downloaded and installed but not great with that either. If there was a more simple way to replace existing files in the phone via the file manager (because im able to access the internal drive via the file manager, that would be the most ideal and easiest situation. But knowing the path and the boot files and which files are necessary for boot is what im looking for as well.
Also i know how to flash a sd and htc has a sdcard slot as well. Also i should mention that prior to the phone being screwed up I did want to delete some internal certificates because i believe someone installed a spy application on the phone, hence the reason for all of this checkup and removal anyway. In the process of trying to do that, i followed a tutorial on this forum which suggested I create a security lock pin, which I did. This could also be the cause of the problem not being recognized by the adb or fastboot script.
Who ever helps me do that gets a tip.
Please help.
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**** I just realized it would be more appropriate to create a new thread for my problem rather than intruding on this mans problem, please see the One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting. And respond there*****

Marshmallow OTA failed

Hi All,
I'd like a bit of advice/help.
I went to update my phone to Marshmallow OTA and it did it's thing. I left the phone for hours and it appeared to be stuck on android is starting. I restarted the phone and it's now stuck on the HTC splash screen. Recovery options don't work etc.
I've searched around and there are loads of guides but these tend to lean towards rooting. I'm not looking to root but instead looking to get the phone back to factory software that it was originally on.
It's a UK model locked to the 3 network. See below for info taken from the phone.
Thanks in advance.
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.29.214500021.12G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 6.13.771.4
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno: SH46HWM04949
(bootloader) imei:
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B10000
(bootloader) cidnum: H3G__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: 76df2b54
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0

Can anyone assist? I'm desperate here. I've not had a working phone for days here. The guides I've seen appear to apply to either previously rooted phones or suggest I get the file from the HTC us site but my software versions is newer than those listed.
I have HTC tool kit installed and android studio so any tips would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

Is the bootloader UNLOCKED ? or LOCKED or RELOCKED ?
If it is UNLOCKED, I can suggest to restore a non-rooted stock backup.
If it is LOCKED, you can try going to recovery and do data wipe from there (provided that is stock recovery)
and don't use Toolkit .. it brings more harm for less experience user

I've managed to unlock the boot loader. How do restore using a non rooted standard backup? Thanks for replying.

1. You need these files adb/fastboot and HTC USB drivers installed
Read this for the files : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64926362&postcount=4
2. Read this thread post #1 on How-To restore a backup and install stock recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/tutorial-how-to-stock-stock-twrp-t3086860
3. Install TWRP 3.0.0.1 - https://dl.twrp.me/m8/
4. Download and restore 6.13.771.4 backup (from post #3 from link on no.2)
5. Download and install 6.13.771.4 stock recovery (from post #4 link on no.2)
6. Reboot and see whether it works or not

Thanks for that.
It's now at the stage where the apps have been optimized and it's now just hanging at the "Android is starting..." "Starting Apps...".
This was my original issue I had when the software was updated first time round.
Any clues on how to get past that?
Thanks

Mcbane16 said:
Any clues on how to get past that?
Thanks
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No clues ... hopefully it's not hardware problem.
What you can try .. restore one version lower, then do OTA becuase OTA will reinstall the firmware.
Restore 4.25.771.6 backup & its recovery.img then check for OTA, download and install.

The downgrade worked and I updated to Marshmallow but for some reason, the phone still hangs on Android is upgrading and starting apps. I'm at a loss as to what to do next. I don't want to use a phone on an old version of software and never upgrade.

So you can boot the lollipop but not Marshmallow ?
I don't know whether you can find htc signed 6.13.771.4 firmware.zip .. this is the only thing I have in mind. Maybe manually flashing the firmware.zip will fix your problem.
I'm already in bed as I will be outstation in the morning. If you can wait, just run the lollipop for the time being. I will give you the firmware.zip on Sunday night (GMT +8) to try to fix it.
Hopefully someone else will be able to help you while I'm not around.

Would changing the CID and MID and selecting a different software package work perhaps?

You only can change CID & MID on a S-Off device.
To S-Off your device you need to pay usd25 for the Sunshine app.
Why don't you try a Marsmallow custom ROM to see whether you can boot it.
If you can at least you can run a Marshmallow ROM until you fix your problem.
I'm signing off now .. goodnight & good luck

Thanks, if anyone else could assist that would be appreciated. I've installed a custom marshmallow rom and all went well but it still suffers with the same fault. It hangs on starting apps. No matter what I do this phone doesn't like Marshmallow!

ckpv5 said:
You only can change CID & MID on a S-Off device.
To S-Off your device you need to pay usd25 for the Sunshine app.
Why don't you try a Marsmallow custom ROM to see whether you can boot it.
If you can at least you can run a Marshmallow ROM until you fix your problem.
I'm signing off now .. goodnight & good luck
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Hi, I'll wait for your offer of the firmware zip and try that. For some reason this phone doesn't like anything to do with marshmallow.

Mcbane16 said:
Hi, I'll wait for your offer of the firmware zip and try that. For some reason this phone doesn't like anything to do with marshmallow.
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Sure can .. I get back to you once I'm back from outstation tomorrow evening.
1. Restore the Marshmallow 6.13.771.4 backup if you're on different ROM
2. Download firmware.zip
3. Put your device on bootloader/fastboot mode and put the firmware.zip in your fastboot/adb folder and open a command prompt from this folder
4. Run below commands
fastboot oem lock - to relock your bootloader because your device is S-On
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot oem rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip firmware.zip
You'll see -
if failed : FAILED (remote: 90 hboot pre-update! please flush image again immediately)
repeat fastboot flash zip firmware.zip
fastboot reboot
check whether your wifi is working now ..

Thanks for that, what I did in the mean time was use the sunshine app to S-Off and change my CID and MID to a deveolper phone. All was fine until the phone upgraded to marshmallow. It still hangs on the Android is upgrading starting apps. It seems no matter what I do this phone will not accept marshmallow.
Any other ideas as to why? So odd why marshmallow doesnt boot past this screen.

Since now your device is S-Off .. instead of updating it to Marshmallow, have you tried running a Marshmallow RUU on it ?
(Assuming your current firmware installed is 6.12.1540.4)
Here is the RUU : http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-one-m8/news/
If after running the RUU and still the same problem .. I have to say that I'm out of idea.

ckpv5 said:
Since now your device is S-Off .. instead of updating it to Marshmallow, have you tried running a Marshmallow RUU on it ?
(Assuming your current firmware installed is 6.12.1540.4)
Here is the RUU : http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-one-m8/news/
If after running the RUU and still the same problem .. I have to say that I'm out of idea.
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I'm downloading one now. I'll update you with the outcome. I'm at a loss as to why this is happening. What does the RRU contain?

It has every images that a device need. Means it removes everything on your device and replace them with new images that come from the RUU.
One thing to note, other that those drivers and HTC USB Drivers that you need (in my previous post), you need a PC with USB2.0

It's currently optimizing apps so we'll see if it boots up. Is there much difference between doing an OTA through all the various updates and going straight via an RRU?

Mcbane16 said:
It's currently optimizing apps so we'll see if it boots up. Is there much difference between doing an OTA through all the various updates and going straight via an RRU?
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Sadly, it still does the same thing. Would a hardware fault possibly cause this?

[q] Htc one m8s (qul), can't seem to boot

Hi guys,
After a lot of reading and searching without any luck, this seems the last resort for me. This is the problem.
A week ago or so, I got the marshmallow update on my Phone, htc one m8s. Before this update, i managed to do a custom recovery and root etc. Then I heard about the update and installed an RUU again, restoring the Phone back to stock (renamed RUU zip to 0PKVIMG and copied that into my sd card; after that the stock recovery went all fine).
After the marshamallow update, I tried to do custom recovery again. Somehow it didnt work and i couldnt get the custom recovery working. It flashed fine, booted the img, but wouldnt start the recovery. I tried different varriants of twrp etc. Nothing worked. So that is problem number 1.
The second problem is, dat I think is that I have used a wrong version of recovery boot. Now the Phone wont start after the bootlogo.
The third is, that I cant install stock again, using the method above. I am getting the message; device halted due to large image (...) etc.
Can someone help me please? I would just be happy getting back to stock and be able to use my device again.
Thank you in advance.
Here is my device info:
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: [email protected]
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 2.10.401.1
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno: (deleted)
(bootloader) imei:
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8ql_ul
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8939
(bootloader) modelid: 0PKV10000
(bootloader) cidnum: HTC__031
(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: 0b9a12e3
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
(bootloader) mfg-name: 0001

First - edit & delete the imei no. from your post.
Your problem is more or less is the same as this one - http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc...-one-m8-wont-update-boot-to-recovery-t3385874
Read thru that thread .. the only difference is you need to find 2.10.401.1 firmware.zip
Check http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/one-m8s-general/make-custom-recovery-htc-one-m8s-t3114245 to see whether you can find the 2.10.401.1 firmware.zip there
* I requested moderator to move your thread to M8s section.

ckpv5 said:
First - edit & delete the imei no. from your post.
Your problem is more or less is the same as this one - http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc...-one-m8-wont-update-boot-to-recovery-t3385874
Read thru that thread .. the only difference is you need to find 2.10.401.1 firmware.zip
Check http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/one-m8s-general/make-custom-recovery-htc-one-m8s-t3114245 to see whether you can find the 2.10.401.1 firmware.zip there
* I requested moderator to move your thread to M8s section.
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Thanks for your reply! I changed the info.
I really canty find the 2.10.401.1 firmware.zip for m8s. I can find for m9 etc. So I am stuck here. Maybe you know where to find it?
Thanks in advance!

You can find it in the 2nd link that I gave above. It's an OTA zip, you need to extract out the firmware.zip from the 2.10.401.1 OTA.
I can help to upload for you so you don't need to download the whole 1.2 gb OTA for a few mb firmware.zip but you have to wait when I'm home in next 3 hours.

ckpv5 said:
You can find it in the 2nd link that I gave above. It's an OTA zip, you need to extract out the firmware.zip from the 2.10.401.1 OTA.
I can help to upload for you so you don't need to download the whole 1.2 gb OTA for a few mb firmware.zip but you have to wait when I'm home in next 3 hours.
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Thank you! I managed to flash it via sdcard.
Now I want to do a custom recovery and root the device. What would be the right recovery for this device and how can I check that myself in the future?
Thanks in advance.

Faiq said:
Thank you! I managed to flash it via sdcard.
Now I want to do a custom recovery and root the device. What would be the right recovery for this device and how can I check that myself in the future?
Thanks in advance.
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Great that you fixed your main problem.
About custom recovery and how to root I think it's best you check the thread that I linked earlier - http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/one-m8s-general/make-custom-recovery-htc-one-m8s-t3114245
Reason is I don't have this device, only M8 not M8s.
Main thing is use only recovery meant for M8s which you can find a few versions there and install SuperSU.zip that you can get from here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053

ckpv5 said:
Great that you fixed your main problem.
About custom recovery and how to root I think it's best you check the thread that I linked earlier - http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/one-m8s-general/make-custom-recovery-htc-one-m8s-t3114245
Reason is I don't have this device, only M8 not M8s.
Main thing is use only recovery meant for M8s which you can find a few versions there and install SuperSU.zip that you can get from here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
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Thanks dude, you helped me out a lot with this. My Phone is working now with custom recovery and rooted. Just one last question, so I can finally rest my case.
So getting back to stock, is just flashing the whole OTA file again via sd card i.e. 0PKVIMG or flashing it with fastboot, with the instructions u mentioned above right? Doest it matter whether the devices is unlocked and do i have to flash stock recovery again? or flashing the firmware does the work to gain stock recovery again?

Faiq said:
So getting back to stock, is just flashing the whole OTA file again via sd card i.e. 0PKVIMG or flashing it with fastboot, with the instructions u mentioned above right? Doest it matter whether the devices is unlocked and do i have to flash stock recovery again? or flashing the firmware does the work to gain stock recovery again?
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No ... that's wrong.
You should have made a non-rooted stock nandroid backup with the custom recovery before you root it. Just restore the backup and install stock recovery to return to stock.
Anyway .. maybe later, there will be RUU for your version. Always check that thread of RUU collection.

Which version is the M8 I bought ? Tampered/compromised phone ?

Hello, sorry for the probably completely noob question that might have already been answered but I searched for this answer and dinn't find anything really relevant.
I'd like to check the version of the unit I received so I can install a proper ROM without killing the phone as I'm aware certain versions of the M8 (GSM/CDMA) might get into troubles if wrong roms are used.
So I bought this phone from a chinese reseller. Phone is obviously refurbished (phone was rooted "out of the box" with all bloatware removed). There is a sticker on the back of the phone with 3 barcode (P/N, S/N amnd IMEI). What's strange is IMEI is similar on sticker and "about phone" but S/N doesn't match, as if it had been tampered/manually modified... So, definitely, the motherboard or the case had been replaced and I couldn't rely on the model number wirtten on the back of the phone.
First thing I tried was using the IMEI to check version but it matches an HTC Desire 820, I wasn't aware you could modify IMEI or dupe. Anyway, I moved on to the next step, which was going into bootloader. Bootloader says CID-1111111, which is, from my understanding, a way of making the phone open to any roms, from any country. Ok, one more info that doesn't help.
So I used the fastboot getvar all and it gave me this :
Code:
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.24.21331147A1.09G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 4.18.708.12
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) serialno: HC******
(bootloader) imei: 35************
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B6****
(bootloader) cidnum: 11111111
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: off
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 3aa067db
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
I googled "0P6B6****" (it comes with the ****, I didn't replaced any digits, only hidden IMEI and S/N) and it didn't gave me any solid information. Since phone was rooted and seemingly heavily tampered, I went back to stock and possibly get OTA to get Marshmallow (current os is 4.18.708.12) but there's no more updates so I'm "stuck" with 5.0.1. I thought the phone was initially a taiwanese version since it had the Snapdragon [email protected] but there's a lot of chinese bloatware.
So I can't update to M and therefore convert the phone to GPe or even use any custom roms (unless I missed something and I'm completely wrong). Can you help me trying to figure out what I received and if there's anything I can do with it or if I'm stuck with the stock rom.
Thank you.

Your device is GSM which is good if you're not on US CDMA carrier.
0P6B6**** is SuperMID, 11111111 is SuperCID.
Depends on what you want your device to be, I suggest to change SuperMID to actual MID of your intended region.
If EU, change it to 0P6B10000, leave SuperCID as it is now then install latest Marshmallow RUU. You also can try to install RUU with SuperMID and see whether it works or not. AFAIK it should work with SuperMID.

Thank you for your quick answer. Yes, I use it in Europe so it works fine with my carrier (even if LTE B20 is missing but it's ok). I'll do as you suggested. I'm glad I got a GSM-only phone, I thought I received a hybrid unit. Thank you again.

ckpv5 said:
Your device is GSM which is good if you're not on US CDMA carrier.
0P6B6**** is SuperMID, 11111111 is SuperCID.
Depends on what you want your device to be, I suggest to change SuperMID to actual MID of your intended region.
If EU, change it to 0P6B10000, leave SuperCID as it is now then install latest Marshmallow RUU. You also can try to install RUU with SuperMID and see whether it works or not. AFAIK it should work with SuperMID.
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Ok, so I modifed MID 0P6B10000 and then tried to install latest Marshmallow RUU 6.12.401.4 via fastboot but phone is not booting up (stuck on HTC One logo). So i restored with my previous clean Nandroid backup. I'm back to 4.18.708.12 (phone is 100% working)
First question : bootloader tells me os is 6.12.401.4 while I'm actually running 4.18.708.12. Is it a problem or not ?
Second question : in order to have a working (eu) MM rom on my phone, I guess I'm supposed to flash the firmware to the latest right (which is something I haven't done in my previous attempt to flash MM) ? But which one am I supposed to grab ? 6.12.401.4 or 6.16.708.1 ? I'll use your guide to do it (https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60218734&postcount=5). Can you confirm updating the firmware is mandatory before flashing stock MM rom when upgrading from Lollipop stock ? I can't install MM RUU, coming from LP, without flashing the fw first ?
Once firmware is updated, I can safely flash MM 6.12.401.4 ? I might as well flash to MM with TWRP and use one of your stock MM backup. Can it be done coming from my current LP rom version ?
Last question : let's say I flash the 6.12.401.4 firmware and keep the 4.18.708.12 LP rom, phone won't boot right ? Keep in mind I have a phone with a ModelID 0P6B10000 and a stock LP rom 4.18.708.12
I'm sorry for the noob questions and to bother you with these but I tried a lot of different things (and I don't want to go to fast and kill the phone) without any success, and since this is my first HTC phone, there are some novelties in the flashing process. And I recovered the phone several times so I might run out of luck next time.
Thank you again for your help.

Which RUU you tried ?
Try this - https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64926626&postcount=6
Your bootloader now 6.12.401.4, is it written as single not double in red ? If single then it is ok
Lollipop ROM can work when firmware is MM.
Most of the time you need to install MM firmware first to install MM RUU but the above linked RUU, you don't need to.
Since your firmware already updated to 6.12.401.4 you can restore 6.12.401.4 backup available in my backup thread to have stock ROM running or install any custom ROM that you like. You don't really need to make it stock MM rom first if your plan is to install custom rom. Only you need MM firmware installed, install latest TWRP 3.x then install rom
To your last question, when you have lollipop rom running and you flash only MM firmware, it won't boot as boot.img installed now is MM and the LP rom needs LP boot.img to boot

ckpv5 said:
Which RUU you tried ?
Try this - https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64926626&postcount=6
Your bootloader now 6.12.401.4, is it written as single not double in red ? If single then it is ok
Lollipop ROM can work when firmware is MM.
Most of the time you need to install MM firmware first to install MM RUU but the above linked RUU, you don't need to.
Since your firmware already updated to 6.12.401.4 you can restore 6.12.401.4 backup available in my backup thread to have stock ROM running or install any custom ROM that you like. You don't really need to make it stock MM rom first if your plan is to install custom rom. Only you need MM firmware installed, install latest TWRP 3.x then install rom
To your last question, when you have lollipop rom running and you flash only MM firmware, it won't boot as boot.img installed now is MM and the LP rom needs LP boot.img to boot
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OS line is green and single so I'm good.
So if I'm understanding correctly, if OS in bootloader says 6.12.401.4, then it means firmware actually installed on phone is 6.12.401.4.
Now, when installing the RUU zip provided there (https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64926626&postcount=6), the file is corrupt, on both links. File size is correct in Windows but when I open the archive (for example to add 11111111 in android-info.txt), it says archive is corrupt and file size of the different files in this archive are way too small.
I'm gonna try Nandroid backup.

Don't do thing that is not in the instructions. No where I wrote you need to add anything to the RUU zip. It's simple process, why need to make it harder ?
RUU zip is a htc signed zip. No windows archiver such as winzip, winrar, 7-zip and etc can properly open it and you're not supposed to open it.
Read the instruction again. No need to add 11111111 to the zip as there is no such thing as SuperRUU or SuperFirmware. 11111111 is for the device which means your M8 is SuperCID and you can install the zip regardless what your device CID is.

You are absolutely right about me doing unnecessary steps. That probably explain why I didn't manage to get it working. Anyway, I used twrp to restore one the MM Nandroid backup you provided in one of your post (+ recovery) and it went smoothly. I'm now on MM and phone is working fine. I'll see if it's worth flashing a custom rom if I can find one that fits my needs.
Thank you for your answers, it did help me quite a lot. Your guides (+ all the different files you provide) are excellent, as long as you follow the instructions and don't do unnecessary steps
Have a nice day/evening.

hi,
I also have a htc m8 with modelid: 0P6B6**** and sid=1111111 which I want to use in the UK, but mine is the dual sim version of the phone
I tried following the instructions at https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64926626&postcount=6
It seemed to be installing but after about 20mins it failed with the error - "(bootloader) shift signature_size for header checking...FAILED (remote: 32 header error)"
I then found another RUU which I think is the correct one but received the same error (0P6BIMG_M8_DUGL_M60_SENSE70_MR_HTC_Europe_6.16.401.1_Radio_1.24.30336021.13G_30.69.336021.00_F_release_465001_signed.zip)
btw - i tried changing the mid to 0P6B10000 but this also failed (i downloaded an app which runs in twrp to do it, is this the correct way?)
----------------- my current phone info ------------
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.24.30336021.13G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 4.30.401.15
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) serialno: HC4BRY-----
(bootloader) imei: -----
(bootloader) imei2: ----
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_dugl
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B6****
(bootloader) cidnum: 11111111
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: off
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: RUU
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 49d38c68
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0

alanes said:
I also have a htc m8 with modelid: 0P6B6**** and sid=1111111 which I want to use in the UK, but mine is the dual sim version of the phone
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Finally you post your question in right section instead of ROM development thread.
I read all your questions before but I ignored them as they were posted in wrong section as I don't want to clutter ROM development thread with Off-Topics.
I don't think you can update your device directly to the latest Marshmallow as your current firmware is Lollipop. In order to do that you need to install Marshmallow firmware first then RUU but I don't see Marshmallow firmware is available anywhere except the RUU.
So my suggestion is install the Lollipop RUU then do OTA to Marshmallow. You may need to do 2 or 3 OTAs to reach that level.
1. No need to change anything to your MID yet. Let it be as it is now 0P6B6****
Only when the RUU fails to install due to MID error, then you need to change it to 0P6B64000 NOT 0P6B10000
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708581
2. Download 0P6BIMG_M8_DUGL_L50_SENSE60_MR_HTC_Europe_4.30.401.15_Radio_1.24.30336021.13G_30.69.336021.00_F__signed.zip
from here - https://easy-firmware.com/home/browse/category/id/7825/
3. Install the RUU as instructed here - https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64926626&postcount=6
but use the above downloaded RUU
or you can rename it to 0P6BIMG.zip and place it on your microsd and boot to bootloader to install.
Make sure you don't rename it to 0P6BIMG.zip.zip

ckpv5 said:
Finally you post your question in right section instead of ROM development thread.
I read all your questions before but I ignored them as they were posted in wrong section as I don't want to clutter ROM development thread with Off-Topics.
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Hi,
Thanks for your reply - sorry if I posted in the wrong place etc. - I struggle as I can't get the xda search to work so find it difficult to find anything.
As you know I keep giving up on this but then end up trying again and spending all night messing about with it.....
I tried installing *0P6BIMG_M8_DUGL_L50_SENSE60_MR_HTC_Europe_4.30.401.15_Radio_1.24.30336021.13G_30.69.336021.00_F__signed.zip* but get the same error.
I am not sure if this includes the firmware or if that is separate to the RUU (as I have tried to install new firmwares so the installed one may well not be the correct one).
update: I have now installed the firmware to match (i.e. a 40mb zip file version 4.30.40 1.15) but still getting the error when i try to install the RUU
btw - I tried copying to the sd card but that gives error "device halted due to large image update fail"
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This I think is the info from my phone when I first received it
info on my phone:
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.18.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.18.30306251.05G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main:
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) serialno: HC4...............
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_dugl
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B6****
(bootloader) cidnum: 11111111
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: off
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 6b903f73
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
Thanks again
Alan.

I guess you need to change your MID 0P6B6**** to 0P6B64000
then try again the RUU.
I already gave you link on how to do it as in item #1

ckpv5 said:
I guess you need to change your MID 0P6B6**** to 0P6B64000
then try again the RUU.1
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I changed the MID but then when I rebooted in to fastboot I was no longer able to connect via the fastboot command on my computer (just stayed in "waiting for device" although ADB still works ok).....
But I copied the RUU to the SD card and it installed ok
I am just doing a first boot in to android and will let you know how it goes
Thanks again for your help
Alan
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update: Well, a partial success
The update applied ok and I booted in to the new version of android no problem
but still when I try to use fastboot it just stays in "waiting for device" on my computer (Linux) so I am now stuck as you need fastboot to be able to install twrp.
bootloader on the phone detects when I plug the pc in with "BOOTLOADER USB". This text is highlighted in red, I think this is normal?
"htc-fastboot devices" shows nothing
btw - I have tried it on another computer and is the same

alanes said:
I changed the MID but then when I rebooted in to fastboot I was no longer able to connect via the fastboot command on my computer (just stayed in "waiting for device" although ADB still works ok).....
But I copied the RUU to the SD card and it installed ok
I am just doing a first boot in to android and will let you know how it goes
Thanks again for your help
Alan
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update: Well, a partial success
The update applied ok and I booted in to the new version of android no problem
but still when I try to use fastboot it just stays in "waiting for device" on my computer (Linux) so I am now stuck as you need fastboot to be able to unlock the device (i.e. fastboot oem get_identifier_token)
bootloader on the phone detects when I plug the pc in with "BOOTLOADER USB". This text is highlighted in red, I think this is normal?
btw - I have tried it on another computer and is the same
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First thing is why did you relock bootloader. I never say you need to that because your device is S-Off
I'm not familiar with linux, never see BOOTLOADER USB, only FASTBOOT USB. Do you have access to any windows PC ?
You don't really need to do fastboot oem get_identifier_token to unlock bootloader, what you need is only a flashable TWRP zip and use adb command to unlock bootloader. Later tonight when I'm home I'll upload the flashable TWRP zip and instructions on how to unlock it.
Mean time please advise the OS no. written on bootloader so I can write the same to TWRP zip.

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First thing is why did you relock bootloader. I never say you need to that because your device is S-Off
I'm not familiar with linux, never see BOOTLOADER USB, only FASTBOOT USB. Do you have access to any windows PC ?
You don't really need to do fastboot oem get_identifier_token to unlock bootloader, what you need is only a flashable TWRP zip and use adb command to unlock bootloader. Later tonight when I'm home I'll upload the flashable TWRP zip and instructions on how to unlock it.
Mean time please advise the OS no. written on bootloader so I can write the same to TWRP zip.
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Hi,
I had assumed it had re-locked the bootloader but later realised it was still S-off
and you are right it is "FASTBOOT USB", not "BOOTLOADER USB" - sorry for the confusion
My phone shows OS-4.30.401.15
I can use a friends Windows laptop and will see if I can give it a try
On another subject, the GPS on this phone seems to be dead (it has never seen a single satellite), is this a known problem with these phones do you happen to know?
thanks
Alan

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My phone shows OS-4.30.401.15
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I thought you want to update to the latest so you can install LOS14 or LOS15 or any custom ROM later.
Once you successfully back on stock 4.30.401.15, you should check for OTA and install. I believe you will have 2 or 3 OTA to get to Marshmallow firmware.
Have you check for OTA & update ?
About GPS, maybe you have faulty gps cable in it. I don't have M8 dual SIM but no reason why it is not working unless it is hardware issue. I can't help when it comes to hardware.
Read this - https://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/general/gps-harware-fix-teardown-t3023999

ckpv5 said:
I thought you want to update to the latest so you can install LOS14 or LOS15 or any custom ROM later.
Have you check for OTA & update ?
Read this - https://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/general/gps-harware-fix-teardown-t3023999
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Hi,
I think you are making the mistake in thinking I have some idea what I am doing - lol
I just want to get LiniageOS 14 installed - I have never done anything like this before on my phone and this is a new phone I was not at all familiar with to start with, it has so far been a bit of a nightmare.......
thanks - I will read the link you provided and see if I can get it updated then get back to you

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Hi,
I think you are making the mistake in thinking I have some idea what I am doing - lol
I just want to get LiniageOS 14 installed - I have never done anything like this before on my phone and this is a new phone I was not at all familiar with to start with, it has so far been a bit of a nightmare.......
thanks - I will read the link you provided and see if I can get it updated then get back to you
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I don't make mistake as I understand what you are trying to do. If you unlock bootloader and install twrp now, you're back to earlier problem.
To install LOS 14, you must have Marshmallow firmware installed. Now you're on stock 4.30.401.15. You don't need to do unlocking & install twrp yet. You need to do OTA until you get final OTA either 6.16.401.1 or 6.16.401.101 then only you proceed to unlock bootloader and install twrp and install LOS 14.
Forget about link to GPS matter for now as that require device teardown.
Most important now OTA. Without OTA it serves no purpose on what you're doing now and intend to do later.

ok - thanks, I think I now know what I need to do (how many times have I thought that in the last few days - lol)
I Just tried fastboot on a windows laptop and it works! (no idea what is going on there - but at least I can now use it again)
it now shows modelid = 0P6B640000
BTW-I think the universe has it in for me regarding this project as apart from wanting to use LineageOS, the main reason I bought a new phone is that my existing phones GPS stopped working.........

alanes said:
ok - thanks, I think I now know what I need to do (how many times have I thought that in the last few days - lol)
I Just tried fastboot on a windows laptop and it works! (no idea what is going on there - but at least I can now use it again)
it now shows modelid = 0P6B640000
BTW-I think the universe has it in for me regarding this project as apart from wanting to use LineageOS, the main reason I bought a new phone is that my existing phones GPS stopped working.........
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In case you're not sure what OTA I'm talking about, go to settings - about - software update - check here for OTA. When there is one, download and install. Again repeat the process until it says there is no update available.
Every time you install OTA, you OS no. on bootloader will change to current firmware. You need this until the OS no. is written as 6.16.401.1 or 6.16.401.101.
Then only you unlock bootloader and install latest twrp 3.x and install LOS 14