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Please help me get back to stock

I am currently on viper one 2.5.0 and need to go back to stock before I can get Viper one 4.0.
I have tied myself in knots in my attempts at following tutorials and advice on this forum. I think I need someone to hold my hand and take me through it slowly.
Here's where I am so far...
I have downloaded the stock backup file corresponding to my CID and O.S (orang_001 and 1.54.61.5)
I have tried to flash this file by installing through Cwm recovery from sd card but get "installation aborted"
I have tried flashing via adb fastboot which fails on signature check.
I have s-on and cannot get s-off via sunshine because of an error about having a debuggable ram disk.
Please, can someone please tell me what my first step should be

You can't flash/install a backup zip. You need to extract it on PC and transfer the extracted folder/files to recovery backup folder. Then use the recovery to restore (not install)
Your first step, post result of fastboot getvar all (minus serial no. & imei no.) to determine you have the backup to restore

ckpv5 said:
You can't flash/install a backup zip. You need to extract it on PC and transfer the extracted folder/files to recovery backup folder. Then use the recovery to restore (not install)
Your first step, post result of fastboot getvar all (minus serial no. & imei no.) to determine you have the backup to restore
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Hi, Thanks for your reply
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.16.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.15.2133156.UA13G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 1.54.61.5
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno:
(bootloader) imei:
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B10000
(bootloader) cidnum: ORANG001
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: ab0efa49
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
all: Done!
finished. total time: 0.009s

I'm in the same situation as you, hope that someone will help us, step by step

Seanlbc187 said:
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.16.0.0000
(bootloader) version-main: 1.54.61.5
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B10000
(bootloader) cidnum: ORANG001
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You sure do need 1.54.61.5 backup and 1.54.61.5 recovery.img
You can get them from : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376
I'm not familiar with Philz/CWM recovery but the basic are :
1. Extract the downloaded backup zip on your PC.
2. Install Philz/CWM recovery if the backup made with it.
3. Transfer the extracted folder with its contents to sdcard\Clockworkmod\Backups\ or ext_sd\Clockworkmod\Backups\ ... up to you
4. In Philz/CWM recovery, go to backup & restore
5. Select restore from sdcard or sdcard1 (depends on where you put the backup folder)
6. Do the restore
7. Select reboot to bootloader
8. Install/fastboot flash 1.54.61.5 stock recovery (If the backup already have the stock recovery restored you can skip this but no harm doing it to ensure the stock recovery is installed)
9. Reboot - do software update check and proceed with OTA - you need to do this multiple time to update up to the latest lollipop 4.19.61.2
Good luck and good night ... bed time

ckpv5 said:
You sure do need 1.54.61.5 backup and 1.54.61.5 recovery.img
You can get them from : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376
I'm not familiar with Philz/CWM recovery but the basic are :
1. Extract the downloaded backup zip on your PC.
2. Install Philz/CWM recovery if the backup made with it.
3. Transfer the extracted folder with its contents to sdcard\Clockworkmod\Backups\ or ext_sd\Clockworkmod\Backups\ ... up to you
4. In Philz/CWM recovery, go to backup & restore
5. Select restore from sdcard or sdcard1 (depends on where you put the backup folder)
6. Do the restore
7. Select reboot to bootloader
8. Install/fastboot flash 1.54.61.5 stock recovery (If the backup already have the stock recovery restored you can skip this but no harm doing it to ensure the stock recovery is installed)
9. Reboot - do software update check and proceed with OTA - you need to do this multiple time to update up to the latest lollipop 4.19.61.2
Good luck and good night ... bed time
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When restoring the backup in clockworkmod recovery I get "MD5 mismatch!"
Any ideas??

Seanlbc187 said:
When restoring the backup in clockworkmod recovery I get "MD5 mismatch!"
Any ideas??
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As I mentioned I don't know much about Philz/CWM and how they work. I read a few times about the same problem.
Which version that you use ? Try philz_touch_6.26.6-m8.img

ckpv5 said:
As I mentioned I don't know much about Philz/CWM and how they work. I read a few times about the same problem.
Which version that you use ? Try philz_touch_6.26.6-m8.img
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Yeah, It looked like I was using the wrong version of CWM. I then tried with Philz_touch and could initiate the restore which would get very close to completion then fail when writing the system at 1444/2110. I then downloaded the second backup file from hofs thread and that has worked like a charm.
So the file which worked for me has a backup date 2014-04-12.08.16.28 and the one that did not work was 2014-07-03.16.03.36.
Anyway, I'm very grateful for your advice.
Thanks friend, Have a good day

Great :good::good:

Is it even possible to recover from this?

I was on GPE and I tried to switch to viperone Rom. Long story short, after flashing the firmware I got on a bootloop and I cant even access that white background page where you can fastboot & Hboot....I can only hold the volume up and power button get to this "Android system recovery" which gives me a few options:
Reboot System Now
Apply from SD card
Apply from Phone storage
Apply from Cache
Wipe data/factory reset
Wipe cache partition
I cant seem to adb or fastboot from my computer while doing this. Help.

fifaman said:
I was on GPE and I tried to switch to viperone Rom. Long story short, after flashing the firmware I got on a bootloop and I cant even access that white background page where you can fastboot & Hboot....I can only hold the volume up and power button get to this "Android system recovery" which gives me a few options:
Reboot System Now
Apply from SD card
Apply from Phone storage
Apply from Cache
Wipe data/factory reset
Wipe cache partition
I cant seem to adb or fastboot from my computer while doing this. Help.
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well your story is pretty incomplete ... how did you end up with stock recovery ? What firmware did you flash ?
Flashing viper rom won't return you to stock recovery
To get to the normal bootloader from the above screen choose reboot System now and hold Volume Down as soon as the screen goes off

I flashed 1.54.401.5-W_splash.zip
Also your instructions worked! Any idea how I can fix this now?

clsA said:
well your story is pretty incomplete ... how did you end up with stock recovery ? What firmware did you flash ?
Flashing viper rom won't return you to stock recovery
To get to the normal bootloader from the above screen choose reboot System now and hold Volume Down as soon as the screen goes off
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I flashed 1.54.401.5-W_splash.zip
Also your instructions worked! Any idea how I can fix this now?

fifaman said:
I flashed 1.54.401.5-W_splash.zip
Also your instructions worked! Any idea how I can fix this now?
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well with the stock recovery your back to step one
is your bootloader still unlocked ? If yes flash custom recovery (TWRP) and Flash a Rom that matches the firmware your on
If your bootloader is relocked may as well update to the latest firmware the unlock and flash TWRP / Rom
Theirs also this RUU you can use
RUU_3.28.401.6_M8_WWE_Stock.exe
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95784891001609293
Zip
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4sLrKlVs0CPY29yV09MQURsd0k/view
Just saw this post >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58773324&postcount=9
You can use that also Thanks to @EddyOS

clsA said:
well your story is pretty incomplete ... how did you end up with stock recovery ? What firmware did you flash ?
Flashing viper rom won't return you to stock recovery
To get to the normal bootloader from the above screen choose reboot System now and hold Volume Down as soon as the screen goes off
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clsA said:
well with the stock recovery your back to step one
is your bootloader still unlocked ? If yes flash custom recovery (TWRP) and Flash a Rom that matches the firmware your on
If your bootloader is relocked may as well update to the latest firmware the unlock and flash TWRP / Rom
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So im bootloader Unlocked and S-off. I cant seem to do adb commands but fastboot works. Is there any way I can check my firmware? When I flashed the firmware it all went to hell

fifaman said:
So im bootloader Unlocked and S-off. I cant seem to do adb commands but fastboot works. Is there any way I can check my firmware? When I flashed the firmware it all went to hell
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I edited my post above just use one of the 2 RUU's

clsA said:
I edited my post above just use one of the 2 RUU's
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Sigh* I tried to flash the TWRP and now its stuck in the "entering recovery" page.
EDIT: Still stuck

fifaman said:
Sigh* I tried to flash the TWRP and now its stuck in the "entering recovery" page
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Are you using the instructions here ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2733523
was your phone always .401

clsA said:
I edited my post above just use one of the 2 RUU's
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clsA said:
Are you using the instructions here ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2733523
You mention your phone is T-mobile is that true ? or was your phone always .401
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No my phone is the GSM one from Canada....I dont know how to get out of this "entering recovery" page =/

fifaman said:
No my phone is the GSM one from Canada....I dont know how to get out of this "entering recovery" page =/
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hold power + volume up till the phone shuts off
then switch to power + volume down
Post fastboot getvar all and remove your serial no and IMEI

fifaman said:
Sigh* I tried to flash the TWRP and now its stuck in the "entering recovery" page.
EDIT: Still stuck
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You can't use TWRP 2.8.4.0 or 2.8.5.0 when your hboot is lower than 3.19.0000
You should run RUU 4.16.401.10 first then only flash TWRP.
No point to flash TWRP at current stage.

clsA said:
hold power + volume up till the phone shuts off
then switch to power + volume down
Post fastboot getvar all and remove your serial no and IMEI
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(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.16.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.15.2133156.UA13G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 1.54.401.5
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) serialno: XXXXXXXXXXXX
(bootloader) imei: XXXXXXXXXXXXX
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B16000
(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: ab0efa49
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
Im also on Mac so I cant use EXE files, only can fastboot zip files

fifaman said:
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.16.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.15.2133156.UA13G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 1.54.401.5
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) serialno: XXXXXXXXXXXX
(bootloader) imei: XXXXXXXXXXXXX
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B16000
(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: ab0efa49
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
Im also on Mac so I cant use EXE files, only can fastboot zip files
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follow the instructions here > > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58773324&postcount=9
and your phone should be fine

clsA said:
hold power + volume up till the phone shuts off
then switch to power + volume down
Post fastboot getvar all and remove your serial no and IMEI
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clsA said:
follow the instructions here > > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58773324&postcount=9
and your phone should be fine
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Thanks, Im doing this now. Do I HAVE to relock the bootloader? Unlocking it in the first place was a plain

Relock bootloader only for S-On
S-Off no need to do that
You may need to change your MID to EU one if that RUU zip fails.

ckpv5 said:
Relock bootloader only for S-On
S-Off no need to do that
You may need to change your MID to EU one if that RUU zip fails.
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It failed, how do I change my MID to EU?

fifaman said:
It failed, how do I change my MID to EU?
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Do you really want to convert everything to EU version instead of original Canada version ?
How to change MID to EU in your case :
1. Install TWRP 2.8.1.0 - http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/m8
command fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.8.1.0-m8.img
2. Boot to recovery
3. Run these command
adb shell
then copy & paste this command
Code:
echo -ne '\x30\x00\x50\x00\x36\x00\x42\x00\x31\x00\x30\x00\x30\x00\x30\x00\x30' | dd of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p5 bs=1 seek=16384
then
fastboot reboot-bootloader
4. flash that RUU zip after put your device in RUU mode
fastboot oem rebootRUU
htc_fastboot flash zip ruu.zip
Wait ... you have a Mac, need to find correct fastboot file for your Mac version

ckpv5 said:
Relock bootloader only for S-On
S-Off no need to do that
You may need to change your MID to EU one if that RUU zip fails.
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ckpv5 said:
Do you really want to convert everything to EU version instead of original Canada version ?
How to change MID to EU in your case :
1. Install TWRP 2.8.1.0 - http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/m8
command fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.8.1.0-m8.img
2. Boot to recovery
3. Run these command
adb shell
then copy & paste this command
Code:
echo -ne '\x30\x00\x50\x00\x36\x00\x42\x00\x31\x00\x30\x00\x30\x00\x30\x00\x30' | dd of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p5 bs=1 seek=16384
then
fastboot reboot bootloader
4. flash that RUU zip after put your device in RUU mode
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I would prefer the canadian one but I was only asking on your recommendation =/

fifaman said:
I would prefer the canadian one but I was only asking on your recommendation =/
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It is easier for Canada version, you just need to flash the TWRP either 2.8.1.0 or 2.8.3.0 then transfer the nandroid backup and restore then do OTA to the latest.
The only thing is do you remember which Canada version is yours ? ROGERS, BELL, TELUS or GLOBAL or SASKT ?

i am without OS !!! SOS !!!

Guys please help me i just bought my phone and i am without OS already what a stupid i am i messed it up by using twrp and i didn't back up my stock rom dam it (( (((
my phone is boot unlocked and carrier unlocked ( i guess cos i am in cyprus and i got it from hong kong ) or maybe carrier is GSM ? how do i find this out
could you please someone give me a link to a pure HT C stock rom so i can update it to 5.0.1 ?
i found this on here but i can't see the link or there is no link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2694994
please help me
than you so much in advance

post fastboot getvar all result (minus serial no & imei no)
then people will know which ROM version is yours.

I have managed to delete everything ( i think ) from my phone. Below is my data. I am S-ON , unlock bootloader. If i flashed custom bootloader , it tells me that i don t have OS installed.
How can i recover that ?
Thank in advanced.
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.25.214500021.
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main:
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno:
(bootloader) imei:
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B10000
(bootloader) cidnum: HTC__032
(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: 3aa067db
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
all: Done!

dotexe said:
I have managed to delete everything ( i think ) from my phone. Below is my data. I am S-ON , unlock bootloader. If i flashed custom bootloader , it tells me that i don t have OS installed.
How can i recover that ?
Thank in advanced.
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First ... remove the serial no. & imei no in your post as they are sensitive info.
You have 3 options :
1. Restore 4.16.401.10 TWRP backup - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60147089&postcount=5104
It read as WWE 4.20.401.10 TWRP Backup but that's typo error .. it should read as WWE 4.19.401.10 TWRP Backup
or
2. Relock your bootloader and install 4.16.401.10 RUU.exe - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56140330&postcount=1
(make backup of your internal storage important data as this will wipe everything)
or
3. Relock your bootloader and fastboot flash the 4.16.401.10 RUU.zip - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735235
(make backup of your internal storage important data as this will wipe everything and also note you need htc_fastboot instead of normal fastboot)

thanks for your fast response.
adb restore <file name> ?
4.16.401.10_HTC__001_TWRP.7z
It is 7zip . This should be repacked as a normal ZIP ?
edit
d:\htc\One\Data>adb restore 4.16.401.10_HTC__001_TWRP.ZIP
adb: unable to connect for backup

dotexe said:
thanks for your fast response.
adb restore <file name> ?
4.16.401.10_HTC__001_TWRP.7z
It is 7zip . This should be repacked as a normal ZIP ?
edit
d:\htc\One\Data>adb restore 4.16.401.10_HTC__001_TWRP.ZIP
adb: unable to connect for backup
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Read the thread linked in my signature on how to restore a TWRP backup.
You need to extract it with 7-zip and put those files in your backup folder not to ADB it nor fastboot it.

hi guys
I have similar problem.
i flashed stock recovery and ran OTA update 4.16.401.13 (i think) on modified, unlocked, rooted, S-ON HTC One M8 in South Africa, and now stuck on boot logo or black screen.
This is my details:
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.25.214500021.06G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main:
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno:
(bootloader) imei:
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B10000
(bootloader) cidnum: HTC__016
(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: f063fb42
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
software number was 4.16.401.10 before OTA update.
can i also use the files above to try to fix the phone?

Thank you. restore is in progress.
After restore i will flash back stock recovery and then relock the bootloader.
If i do that, my top line in bootloader will disappear ? right now is : "Software status: Modified "

Herschelle said:
hi guys
I have similar problem.
i flashed stock recovery and ran OTA update 4.16.401.13 (i think) on modified, unlocked, rooted, S-ON HTC One M8 in South Africa, and now stuck on boot logo or black screen.
software number was 4.16.401.10 before OTA update.
can i also use the files above to try to fix the phone?
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Yes .. you can use them.
I just put up a link in my thread for my own 4.16.401.10 TWRP backup.
Check : http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/tutorial-how-to-stock-stock-twrp-t3086860
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dotexe said:
Thank you. restore is in progress.
After restore i will flash back stock recovery and then relock the bootloader.
If i do that, my top line in bootloader will disappear ? right now is : "Software status: Modified "
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No need to relock bootloader.
Only when running RUU.exe or RUU.zip you need to relock bootloader when S-On.
Using a backup no need to relock bootloader. Just flash stock recovery then do OTA.
If that backup fails (as I'm not sure whether that's fully stock or not), I put up my own stock backup in my thread .. you can try that later if current one fails.

Restore successfully completed. Now, in order not to have problems with latest OTA , i have to restore stock recovery, right ?

dotexe said:
Restore successfully completed. Now, in order not to have problems with latest OTA , i have to restore stock recovery, right ?
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Yes .. 4.16.401.10 stock recovery

Herschelle said:
hi guys
I have similar problem.
i flashed stock recovery and ran OTA update 4.16.401.13 (i think) on modified, unlocked, rooted, S-ON HTC One M8 in South Africa, and now stuck on boot logo or black screen.
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Are you sure that you started installing OTA after flashing stock recovery ?

dotexe said:
Are you sure that you started installing OTA after flashing stock recovery ?
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Yes. OTA downloaded and I tried twice to install, but all it did was restart phone into bootloader.
After flashing stock recovery, I rebooted phone, ran OTA and update started.
After update completed, phone rebooted to white start screen with HTC logo and froze there.
I have read that this is probably because I ran OTA on rooted device.
So now i am stuck with no OS and hope these files will help.
Thanks ckpv5 for help and link.

stock nandroid restore worked. got my phone back
flashed stock recovery and running OTA again now. fingers crossed.
but whatever happens, just wanna say thanks again guys. much appreciated.

Please update us

dotexe said:
Please update us
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YAY!
can confirm above files and files/procedure in signature link worked.
OTA worked and now updated to 4.16.401.13
thanks very much guys.
now to flash custom TWRP recovery and re-root.
if I may ask, what is the safest method to run OTA in future?

i dont really know. Anyway , how about your free space. i dont know what happened because now i have less that 1 GB free space.

Herschelle said:
YAY!
can confirm above files and files/procedure in signature link worked.
OTA worked and now updated to 4.16.401.13
thanks very much guys.
now to flash custom TWRP recovery and re-root.
if I may ask, what is the safest method to run OTA in future?
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Boot the custom recovery and make a pure stock backup. Restore that one if you need to ota update again

dotexe said:
i dont really know. Anyway , how about your free space. i dont know what happened because now i have less that 1 GB free space.
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The best solution for me if I ever have this problem .. I will format data (not wipe data) in TWRP before I restore the backup (of course need to backup internal storage data somewhere else first)

Done . Now i have free space. many thanks !!

Can't get my m8 to boot anymore

I used to have a custom rom on my phone but I tried to wipe it and im not sure what happened but I don't think there's an OS on there anymore. It gets stuck on the HTC white screen. I am able to access fastboot and I have TWRP recovery installed that I'm able to access, but I believe it's an older version. I tried just downloading another rom and flashing it but it still wont boot. I'm not sure what I need to get it working again.

bavman said:
I used to have a custom rom on my phone but I tried to wipe it and im not sure what happened but I don't think there's an OS on there anymore. It gets stuck on the HTC white screen. I am able to access fastboot and I have TWRP recovery installed that I'm able to access, but I believe it's an older version. I tried just downloading another rom and flashing it but it still wont boot. I'm not sure what I need to get it working again.
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First, what ROM you tried to install?
Tell me your current Firmware Version and CID (look in Bootloader).

DavidYouKnow? said:
First, what ROM you tried to install?
Tell me your current Firmware Version and CID (look in Bootloader).
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CID is T-MOB010
I don't know how to get my firmware #. Is it the version-main? Because that's empty.
Here is my getvar all if that is helpfull:
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.16.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.14.21331931.LA02_2G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main:
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno: xxxxxxxxxxx
(bootloader) imei: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B13000
(bootloader) cidnum: T-MOB010
(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: 0a41237a
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0

bavman said:
CID is T-MOB010
I don't know how to get my firmware #. Is it the version-main? Because that's empty.
Here is my getvar all if that is helpfull:
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.16.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.14.21331931.LA02_2G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main:
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno: xxxxxxxxxxx
(bootloader) imei: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B13000
(bootloader) cidnum: T-MOB010
(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: 0a41237a
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
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Yes your Firmware is the version-main and its empty, thats crappy.
First download this TWRP Stock Nandroid Backup: https://mega.nz/#!mYxDWApA!JbdLZAhYkz8fas5MpPfOQqGScikCLCmG21KBsjRJKQQ
Then use latest twrp recovery 3.0.2-0: https://dl.twrp.me/m8/twrp-3.0.2-0-m8.img.html and install it.
Here is the Stock Recovery that you need later: https://mega.nz/#!SUATBBbQ!-IUlr_tqnpkYFUM0bedRSRH3w__nCZjEAYls-5zncX4.
Then do this taken from this page: http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/tutorial-how-to-stock-stock-twrp-t3086860.
The basic idea is : fastboot flash recovery NameOfRecovery.img
2. Download TWRP backup - link in post #2 & post #3
3. Download stock recovery - link in post #4
4. Extract the downloaded x.xx.xxx.x_ckpv5.zip on PC
5. Boot to TWRP recovery and make a backup of boot only, this is to see where the backup goes on your device.
6(a). Reboot, connect device to PC then
open Internal Storage - TWRP/BACKUPS/SerialNo./ (if backup is set to internal storage)
open SD Card - TWRP/BACKUPS/SerialNo./ (if backup is set to MicroSD)
6(b). For those with no OS, connect device to PC. In TWRP recovery go to mount, make sure MTP is enabled.
Then you can open Internal Storage - TWRP/BACKUPS/SerialNo./ (if backup is set to internal storage)
7. Transfer the extracted x.xx.xxx.x folder (not x.xx.xxx.x_ckpv5 folder) and its content to the backup path on your device, so it looks like this :
TWRP/BACKUPS/SerialNo./x.xx.xxx.x
8. Reboot to TWRP, wipe your device - in TWRP go to wipe - advance - select dalvik cache, cache, data, system (only these)
9. Restore the transferred backup - make sure all boot, data & system are ticked - swipe to restore
10. In reboot menu select bootloader (when TWRP asks whether you want to root your device, select do not install)
11. fastboot flash stock recovery that you downloaded - command fastboot flash recovery x.xxx.xx.x_recovery.img
12. reboot - check for OTA, download, install
13. you may have multiple OTA when your device currently on a lower version
14. done
If you want to flash TWRP again, use the latest TWRP after last OTA
NOTE : There is no need to relock bootloader when doing the nandroid way to revert to stock and do OTA.
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And then install the twrp recovery and your custom ROM, tell me what ROM you want to install ?

DavidYouKnow? said:
Yes your Firmware is the version-main and its empty, thats crappy.
First download this TWRP Stock Nandroid Backup:
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And then install the twrp recovery and your custom ROM, tell me what ROM you want to install ?
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These won't work for his device because his current firmware is too low.
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bavman said:
CID is T-MOB010
I don't know how to get my firmware #. Is it the version-main? Because that's empty.
Here is my getvar all if that is helpfull:
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.16.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.14.21331931.LA02_2G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main:
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno: xxxxxxxxxxx
(bootloader) imei: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B13000
(bootloader) cidnum: T-MOB010
(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: 0a41237a
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
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You won't be able to run current ROMs because your firmware is too low version.
What you can do is run the latest RUU to get back to stock at Marshmallow firmware then reinstall TWRP to install any custom ROM that you like
1. You need these drivers - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64926362&postcount=4
2. You need to relock bootloader because your device is S-On, use command
fastboot oem lock
fastboot reboot-bootloader
3. You need to install htc signed 6.20.531.5 firmware
Download :
https://mega.nz/#!yIhBTRKJ!5rZldUEzCaFqYUhomn4mO_IgA_-nW6-gV9HX5LCzT5Y
run commands
fastboot oem rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip fw_6.20.531.5.zip
you'll see error : FAILED
repeat fastboot flash zip fw_6.20.531.5.zip
fastboot reboot-bootloader
4. You need to install the latest 6.20.531.5 RUU
Download : http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-one-m8-t-mobile/news/
right click the RUU.exe and select run as administrator, follow the instructions - agree/accept, next,next,update,blablabla until it finish.
Now you'll have a out of the box state device.
You can unlock the bootloader again with the unlock_code.bin
Re install TWRP - use the latest TWRP 3.0.2-0
You can install any custom ROM that you like.
All the above procedure require you to put the device on bootloader/fastboot mode and connect to PC.
The above procedure will wipe everything in your device including internal storage data/files (if you want to backup first, install TWRP 2.8.1.0 and in recovery you can enable MTP after connect to PC to copy out files from Internal storage)
All these require you to have a Windows PC with USB2.0

DavidYouKnow? said:
Yes your Firmware is the version-main and its empty, thats crappy.
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Hboot 3.16 means OP is on 1.xx firmware.
Which also means the nandroid and stock recovery you suggested are off by 3 versions (4.xx). Are you guessing at the version number?
ckpv5 has the best route. RUU will update the firmware, and get the phone back up and running.

redpoint73 said:
Hboot 3.16 means OP is on 1.xx firmware.
Which also means the nandroid and stock recovery you suggested are off by 3 versions (4.xx). Are you guessing at the version number?
ckpv5 has the best route. RUU will update the firmware, and get the phone back up and running.
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No i didnt guessing at the version number, i thought that he have a higher Firmware version. Im so sorry, i had the problem earlier also on my M7 and yes then i have taken a RUU too, but that was off by 1 version And i haven't the Problem on my M7 with a clear os display in bootloader.

ckpv5 said:
These won't work for his device because his current firmware is too low.
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You won't be able to run current ROMs because your firmware is too low version.
What you can do is run the latest RUU to get back to stock at Marshmallow firmware then reinstall TWRP to install any custom ROM that you like
1. You need these drivers - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64926362&postcount=4
2. You need to relock bootloader because your device is S-On, use command
fastboot oem lock
fastboot reboot-bootloader
3. You need to install htc signed 6.20.531.5 firmware
Download :
https://mega.nz/#!yIhBTRKJ!5rZldUEzCaFqYUhomn4mO_IgA_-nW6-gV9HX5LCzT5Y
run commands
fastboot oem rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip fw_6.20.531.5.zip
you'll see error : FAILED
repeat fastboot flash zip fw_6.20.531.5.zip
fastboot reboot-bootloader
4. You need to install the latest 6.20.531.5 RUU
Download : http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-one-m8-t-mobile/news/
right click the RUU.exe and select run as administrator, follow the instructions - agree/accept, next,next,update,blablabla until it finish.
Now you'll have a out of the box state device.
You can unlock the bootloader again with the unlock_code.bin
Re install TWRP - use the latest TWRP 3.0.2-0
You can install any custom ROM that you like.
All the above procedure require you to put the device on bootloader/fastboot mode and connect to PC.
The above procedure will wipe everything in your device including internal storage data/files (if you want to backup first, install TWRP 2.8.1.0 and in recovery you can enable MTP after connect to PC to copy out files from Internal storage)
All these require you to have a Windows PC with USB2.0
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Thanks for this information. I had tried to revert back to stock using that exact RUU from the HTC website but it would keep failing and I didn't know why. Using the stock firmware steps you included got it work. I appreciate the help.

bavman said:
Thanks for this information. I had tried to revert back to stock using that exact RUU from the HTC website but it would keep failing and I didn't know why. Using the stock firmware steps you included got it work. I appreciate the help.
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If you had posted the RUU failure symptoms (Error number and message, if there was one; specific behavior and results, etc.) we could have helped there (and still be happy to, if you are at all curious about getting RUU to work). But it looks like you sorted it without RUU, anyway.
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DavidYouKnow? said:
Im so sorry, i had the problem earlier also on my M7 and yes then i have taken a RUU too, but that was off by 1 version And i haven't the Problem on my M7 with a clear os display in bootloader.
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Restoring by RUU versus nandroid are two completely different things, and you should be careful not to confuse the two:
RUU re-writes all partitions, including firmware, so there is no chance of a mismatch between firmware and ROM. Therefore, you don't need to match the RUU version to firmware, as long as the RUU is equal or greater number than the current firmware on the phone (no "downgrading" with s-on). And with s-off, this requirement is removed entirely, so you can run any version RUU that matches your CID, MID.
Restoring by nandroid is a completely different animal. Nandroid just contains the ROM and kernel. It needs to match the firmware on the phone, otherwise it won't work properly.

redpoint73 said:
If you had posted the RUU failure symptoms (Error number and message, if there was one; specific behavior and results, etc.) we could have helped there (and still be happy to, if you are at all curious about getting RUU to work). But it looks like you sorted it without RUU, anyway.
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I understand his post differently .. he managed to run RUU after firmware is flashed, a step his missed before (a needed step to run a MM RUU on lower firmware, but never told earlier).

ckpv5 said:
I understand his post differently .. he managed to run RUU after firmware is flashed, a step his missed before (a needed step to run a MM RUU on lower firmware, but never told earlier).
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Now I understand. Its confusing, since the 2 methods (both of which have you to credit) to return to stock are both referenced in this thread (another user references the nandroid method); and folks often use the term "firmware" incorrectly to refer to the ROM.
It also means that the user did not follow your instructions in Post #5 in the proper sequence. So RUU failing was inevitable, and easily avoidable; if they had followed your instructions in the proper order.

OTA's not working.

I'm sure a a post like this have came up a million times but I can't find any. Recently I have just fully unrooted my phone and set it back to stock recovery and everything. So as I was setting up the basically factory phone I went to install the software update for o2. And so I download the file and I think everything is good. But when I go to install it, it just restarts the phone in the fastboot mode and update s not applied, and from here I'm not sure how to get the update working. I would appriciate any help given
Thank you for your time to help.
If you need the CID and other information I will get it posted

Fully unrooted most of the time won't work for OTA.
You need a never rooted stock ROM to update.
I may have the backup that you need in my thread linked in my sig.

ckpv5 said:
Fully unrooted most of the time won't work for OTA.
You need a never rooted stock ROM to update.
I may have the backup that you need in my thread linked in my sig.
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I used one of your backups when I was unrooting the phone, but it still doesn't seem to work? I matched the CID for the recovery and I think I got a rom from a different stock post

ThatAshMaBob said:
I used one of your backups when I was unrooting the phone, but it still doesn't seem to work? I matched the CID for the recovery and I think I got a rom from a different stock post
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How can you unrooting when using my backup ? It comes stock non-rooted.
The recovery, you don't match with CID but match it with the stock backup that you restored.
Example - 3.32.206.9 stock backup, install 3.32.206.9 stock recovery
Wrong recovery, OTA will fails.
Post your fastboot getvar all result (delete serial & imei no. before posting), we'll see which one that you actually need.

ckpv5 said:
How can you unrooting when using my backup ? It comes stock non-rooted.
The recovery, you don't match with CID but match it with the stock backup that you restored.
Example - 3.32.206.9 stock backup, install 3.32.206.9 stock recovery
Wrong recovery, OTA will fails.
Post your fastboot getvar all result (delete serial & imei no. before posting), we'll see which one that you actually need.
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Okay thank you,
Here they are:
< waiting for device >
(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:
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno:
(bootloader) imei:
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B10000
(bootloader) cidnum: O2___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: 5e4b24e4
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
all: Done!
finished. total time: 0.009s

ThatAshMaBob said:
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.18.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.19.21331147A1.09G
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B10000
(bootloader) cidnum: O2___001
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With this info, you need to restore 2.22.206.6 stock backup and install 2.22.206.6 stock recovery to successfully OTA.
Then you need to do multiple OTAs : 2.22.206.6 -> 3.32.206.9 -> 4.20.206.1 -> 4.20.206.2 -> 6.13.206.5
Doing this kind of OTA, no need to relock bootloader
If you want a shortcut - install 4.20.206.2 RUU.zip
Download - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24369303960686241
After install 4.20.206.2 RUU, you need to do only one OTA to 6.13.206.5
You can follow this guide but use the above RUU not the one in the guide - https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64926626&postcount=6
Doing this RUU then OTA, you need to relock bootloader first and this will wipe everything in your internal storage. Make backup before you proceed.

ckpv5 said:
With this info, you need to restore 2.22.206.6 stock backup and install 2.22.206.6 stock recovery to successfully OTA.
Then you need to do multiple OTAs : 2.22.206.6 -> 3.32.206.9 -> 4.20.206.1 -> 4.20.206.2 -> 6.13.206.5
Doing this kind of OTA, no need to relock bootloader
If you want a shortcut - install 4.20.206.2 RUU.zip
Download - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24369303960686241
After install 4.20.206.2 RUU, you need to do only one OTA to 6.13.206.5
You can follow this guide but use the above RUU not the one in the guide - https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64926626&postcount=6
Doing this RUU then OTA, you need to relock bootloader first and this will wipe everything in your internal storage. Make backup before you proceed.
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Thank you so much, if I wanted to do the first method, where would I find the stuff needed?

My backup thread linked in my signature.
It's stickied on this Q&A section .. shouldn't miss it.

ckpv5 said:
My backup thread linked in my signature.
It's stickied on this Q&A section .. shouldn't miss it.
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So would I use this backup?
https://mega.nz/#!CQVVQBZR!XjQiL6SD9igtE7oiReh_wTuSIT3tPVjXVXpokJKOCLE
I'm just checking to make sure, as I'm not the best when it comes to this

Yes.. correct
and this stock recovery - https://mega.nz/#!mRkwGKZB!kuB7kNsQdHZixJiHJ81H4NV_YK2N19XdLwtohJ89JBc
Also read post #1 all the 14 steps

Ahhh okay, so I install the custom recovery to put the backup on it then I restore the stock one, in a nut shell

ckpv5 said:
Yes.. correct
and this stock recovery - https://mega.nz/#!mRkwGKZB!kuB7kNsQdHZixJiHJ81H4NV_YK2N19XdLwtohJ89JBc
Also read post #1 all the 14 steps
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Does my boot loader need to be unlocked? Or can I do this on a relocked one?

ckpv5 said:
Yes.. correct
and this stock recovery - https://mega.nz/#!mRkwGKZB!kuB7kNsQdHZixJiHJ81H4NV_YK2N19XdLwtohJ89JBc
Also read post #1 all the 14 steps
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I messed up....
I bricked my phone

What you mean that you messed up.
It's not easy to brick a S-On device ... did you follow instructions accordingly.
Explain what you did to see where it is wrong.