Hi there
I am trying to gain s-off via rumrunner. I followed the instructions closely but when it attempts to check the bootloader and fastboot, it fails. My phone (Sprint m8), boots to boot loader but then it just sits there and rumrunner fails.
What is going wrong and how do I fix it? My phone is rooted and unlocked. I've got insertcoin and twrp flashed. Is there something wrong with fastboot? Please help as I am eager to gain s-off. I am thinking about just using Sunshine, but I don't want to pay the fee if it's not even going to work.
Thanks
G
garyg199 said:
Hi there
I am trying to gain s-off via rumrunner. I followed the instructions closely but when it attempts to check the bootloader and fastboot, it fails. My phone (Sprint m8), boots to boot loader but then it just sits there and rumrunner fails.
What is going wrong and how do I fix it? My phone is rooted and unlocked. I've got insertcoin and twrp flashed. Is there something wrong with fastboot? Please help as I am eager to gain s-off. I am thinking about just using Sunshine, but I don't want to pay the fee if it's not even going to work.
Thanks
G
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Rumrunner hasn't worked for over a year and a half, and Firewater hasn't either.
Sunshine is the way to do it now if you want/need S-Off. You could buy a Java Card, but it would be more expensive.
Oh, wow , okay thanks. Yeah I thought it was weird but I was watching a video that was uploaded one week ago and the user was using rumrunner. I'm still a bit of a noob with this but the reason I am trying to gain s-off is because when I flash a new rom I either get stuck at the bootloader or the boot image. I'm guessing it's because I'm a-on and I would have to flash using abd commands on my pc? If I am wrong can someone please let me know? It's a bit confusing. Thanks
garyg199 said:
Oh, wow , okay thanks. Yeah I thought it was weird but I was watching a video that was uploaded one week ago and the user was using rumrunner. I'm still a bit of a noob with this but the reason I am trying to gain s-off is because when I flash a new rom I either get stuck at the bootloader or the boot image. I'm guessing it's because I'm a-on and I would have to flash using abd commands on my pc? If I am wrong can someone please let me know? It's a bit confusing. Thanks
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Is your firmware up to date?
Tell me what it says next to "OS" in your bootloader. If you are using an old version of TWRP, it may be blank. If it is, post the results of fastboot getvar all to determine the firmware version from that, but remove your IMEI and serial# first as that is private info.
Well it is blank. It just says "OS-".
How do I execute the fastboot getvar etc. ? In a command window on my computer or? Sorry. Noob is shining here
I just updated twrp like last week though?
Yeah my twrp version is 2.8.5.0
garyg199 said:
Well it is blank. It just says "OS-".
How do I execute the fastboot getvar etc. ? In a command window on my computer or? Sorry. Noob is shining here
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Did you buy the phone rooted, or did you use ADB and fastboot to root yourself? Yes, you do it in CMD with the SDK/ADB software. Hook your phone up to your PC, open CMD in ADB (shift+right click and choose "open command window here")
enter adb reboot bootloader
then fastboot getvar all
I rooted it myself. I just tried it and got nothing after it says <waiting for device>. I could also be doing this wrong too though. SDK...Is this android audio whatever? Because I've been trying to find that and that's where it brought me, from every link. I downloaded the actual package with the program tools so I think I have it right but I'm not sure. Thanks for all the help by the way
I think I've got the right sdk tools and all. I just found another thread where someone had the same issue. He said it fixed magically overnight, but another said to uninstall the HTC drivers and reinstall on my pc. Guess I'll try that, unless you know another solution?
garyg199 said:
I think I've got the right sdk tools and all. I just found another thread where someone had the same issue. He said it fixed magically overnight, but another said to uninstall the HTC drivers and reinstall on my pc. Guess I'll try that, unless you know another solution?
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Okay. You "think" you have SDK? I'll tell you right now, your firmware is out of date. Run the software update/RUU from HTC's US website. I would tell you if you should run Sprint's standard RUU, or the Sprint H/K RUU, but since you have failed to provide me with the information to direct you to the proper firmware update that I asked for, I guess you can figure it out on your own by searching your CID and MID from your getvar output.
Here's a link to the HTC US Software Download page.
Good luck!
garyg199 said:
I think I've got the right sdk tools and all. I just found another thread where someone had the same issue. He said it fixed magically overnight, but another said to uninstall the HTC drivers and reinstall on my pc. Guess I'll try that, unless you know another solution?
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If you unlocked the bootloader yourself, you have a working adb/fastboot environment.
Be sure you are booted into OS, and have "USB Debugging" enabled in settings, to issue the adb command suggested by xunholyx.
Thanks @redpoint. Sorry for my ignorance and lack of knowledge guys, just trying to get things straight. Im guessing my next step as of now is to get my boot loader locked again and get my stock recovery back so I can update my firmware. It seems like I can't do much until I do so. I downloaded sunshine and it gave me an error about flashing a "non debuggable ram disk". Thanks again for your help. Any other advice is much appreciated
garyg199 said:
Thanks @redpoint. Im guessing my next step as of now is to get my boot loader locked again and get my stock recovery back so I can update my firmware.
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You shouldn't be "guessing" anything.
You have failed to provide the proper information (output from fastboot getvar all) which has been requested 3 times now. Can't provide the proper guidance without more info.
garyg199 said:
Thanks @redpoint. I downloaded sunshine and it gave me an error about flashing a "non debuggable ram disk".
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s-off isn't going to automatically (all by itself) fix your problem (flashing a ROM), if that is what you think.
You have 2 potential (probable) issues:
1) The ROM won't boot if your firmware is outdated (s-off makes it a bit easier to update firmware, but its not strictly required to do so)
2) ROM also won't boot if its does not specifically support the Sprint version M8
I'm failing to provide the info because it's not giving me the info! I'm guessing because I'm doing this on my own more or less
garyg199 said:
I'm failing to provide the info because it's not giving me the info! I'm guessing because I'm doing this on my own more or less
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I have no idea what that means. Your computer is sensing you are doing this "on your own" and deciding it doesn't like that?
If you are having issues executing the advice given to you, you need to state that, along with the specific results, error messages, etc. A screenshot may also be helpful.
If you don't post that you tried, and it failed; all we can do is assume that you ignored or missed the advice.
If the computer is hanging "waiting for device" when you try "fastboot getvar all" then you should try another USB cable, another port, re-install HTC Sync, or even try another computer (if possible).
But I have no idea of knowing what the issue is, if you don't tell us.
Cid- SPCS_001
MID-0P6B70000
I hope those are the correct numbers that were needed
garyg199 said:
I hope those are the correct numbers that were needed
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I want the full getvar output (minus IMEI and serial number, which are personal info) not just 2 pieces of it.
Here's what I got
Had to use the all in one toolkit to get it. Wasn't giving it to me with just the commands.
Related
HELPPP!!! no OS and scary msg "this bulid is for development process only..."
Something went wrong which I am not gonna explain too much.
Now My phone doesn't have an OS.
I have RELOCKED Bootloader,
I have NO CWM installed. Cannot access with some line when booting "this bulid is for development process only..."
I don't have any rom in the SDCARD.
I can boot into boot loader, I can see fastboot USB.
is there anyway i can flash new rom?
currently im downloading second RUU cause the first one is wrong, but im afraid of the batt went out and wont ever start again...
I feel for you
Can't advise much I'm afraid, but try this thread - should be something in there that will help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1609190
Oh, and whatever you are not going to explain too much, don't do it again
Yeah don't leave it on. The RUU will cancel out if you don't have at least 30% battery. The only way to recover is to either send the phone into HTC for repair or disassemble to charge the battery manually (if it drops below 30%)
but why you can't charge it sorry? (sorry i'm a king of noob here )
glukosio said:
but why you can't charge it sorry? (sorry i'm a king of noob here )
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Oh that's true. If you can get into HBOOT then theoretically it'll charge when off. I was thinking it was totally fubarred.
Option 1:
Just unlock it again and it will boot into system.
Option 2:
If you want to have stock rom then leave it relocked
run RUU.....exe grab rom.zip
go in fastboot usb mode
run fastboot oem rebootRUU wait bit till it connects to your computer then run fastboot flash zip rom.zip.
headache.
just got it working from (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1609190) -thanks anyway gonzo99, i also found that link through googling and now im unlocked again. below is the line that helps me.
If you re-locked the bootloader
Unlock with the same Unlock_code.bin file provided by HTC and follow this link: http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/unl...ctions/page-4/
one question, the internet here is very slow, how do i determine which RUU should i use?
It should be the one matching the version you had on your phone originally, e.g. if you had 1.26.401.1 out the box any RUU with x.xx.401.x is suitable
EddyOS said:
It should be the one matching the version you had on your phone originally, e.g. if you had 1.26.401.1 out the box any RUU with x.xx.401.x is suitable
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Thanks for your fast response EddyOS, can i just run the RUU without the command line, i mean just go through the installation process?
RUUs are Windows EXE applications, just you just run them in Windows
You need a re-locked bootloader to use them, though, and you need to be connected to the PC in fastboot mode for them to work
EddyOS said:
RUUs are Windows EXE applications, just you just run them in Windows
You need a re-locked bootloader to use them, though, and you need to be connected to the PC in fastboot mode for them to work
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great will give it a try, im waiting my phone charging now while waiting for the download to finished in about 12 minutes.
Many thanks weather it work or not.
Great my phone is now working again...
thanks a lot to all user and others mention in all of this thread...
two thumbs up
UPDATE: NO progress overall, but I've been trying fastboot, but it gives me a verify failed error
What do I do?
Hey guys,
I'm really sorry if this has been answered already, but to the best of my surfing, it hasn't
Any way, so I ran the Advanced Ace Hack Kit on a VirtualBox Ubuntu environment.
so it offered to do all necessary for a downgrade, and it downloaded everything and SUCCESSFULLY downgraded my device(DHD) back to Froyo
now, I tried rooting..
I don't know what exactly went wrong.. but this is the status of the phone:
As usual, stuck in white screen
I CAN access H-BOOT, and CWM is apparently installed too... so I'm guessing it's rooted
However, The status is still clear:
S-on
Please put me on the light here?
AAHK is retired. The files it needs have been pulled and the server take down. If you have CWM and S-On, I have a hunch your bootloader is unlocked. Is it? If so you can flash ROMs. For S-On, each time you flash a ROM you need to fastboot flash boot.img.
bananagranola said:
AAHK is retired. The files it needs have been pulled and the server take down. If you have CWM and S-On, I have a hunch your bootloader is unlocked. Is it? If so you can flash ROMs. For S-On, each time you flash a ROM you need to fastboot flash boot.img.
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Hey thanks for your reply, but how do I do that?
I'm trying to flash jelly time, and how can I upload fast boot.img.. I'm sorry, switching from motorola has made understanding difficult also how do I know if it is unlocked?
and is it better to s-off?
can we talk by email? it's my user name at gmail.com
I tend to like doing this in a forum, because if I screw up giving you directions someone else will come by and say so. To check whether you are unlocked, reboot holding down volume-down and power. What does it say? S-Off is currently not an option and it is unknown when it will be one, but yes, S-Off is better.
bananagranola said:
I tend to like doing this in a forum, because if I screw up giving you directions someone else will come by and say so. To check whether you are unlocked, reboot holding down volume-down and power. What does it say? S-Off is currently not an option and it is unknown when it will be one, but yes, S-Off is better.
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I tried using aahk a few weeks ago before I realized that it wouldn't work. The phone was soft bricked after trying to use the downgrade file. 5 hours of tinkering and I got it to - s off and root but all I recall is using a combo of adb pushes, super one clicked some aahk..
Basically I 'mashed the keypad until I accidentally dialed the right number'.
brandub said:
I tried using aahk a few weeks ago before I realized that it wouldn't work. The phone was soft bricked after trying to use the downgrade file. 5 hours of tinkering and I got it to - s off and root but all I recall is using a combo of adb pushes, super one clicked some aahk..
Basically I 'mashed the keypad until I accidentally dialed the right number'.
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AAHK worked a few weeks ago. It only got retired this week.
bananagranola said:
AAHK worked a few weeks ago. It only got retired this week.
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Hmm..
But what can I do now? And thank you for your prompt responses, but I haven't been getting anywhere..
For starters, all I want to do now is to get it working...
How can I do that? I'll give custom ROMS a shot once I'm done that..
Thanks
Flash a ROM from CWM. Then fastboot flash boot.img.
bananagranola said:
Flash a ROM from CWM. Then fastboot flash boot.img.
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Hmm I found instructions regarding fastboot, but now it's a different problem..
<waiting for device>
i installed drivers, but perhaps not the right ones.. do I need any sdk or something? or any specific adb drivers?
ashindnile said:
Hmm I found instructions regarding fastboot, but now it's a different problem..
<waiting for device>
i installed drivers, but perhaps not the right ones.. do I need any sdk or something? or any specific adb drivers?
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Make sure the driver is installed when the usb cable is unplugged. That is crucial for some cases
yumm91 said:
Make sure the driver is installed when the usb cable is unplugged. That is crucial for some cases
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which one? the one that comes with HTC sync?
can anyone get me a package with all that's necessary to use the adb tool? thanks
ashindnile said:
which one? the one that comes with HTC sync?
can anyone get me a package with all that's necessary to use the adb tool? thanks
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If you are running it in windows environment, aahk should provide adb and fastboot command. Just run the hack.ace.cmd as administrator and after that just close it. It should be installed then. To check whether it is installed, just type adb or fastboot in command prompt. It should gives an info regarding adb and fastboot option..
But from your problem, it shows that the adb and fastboot is already installed, but there is a problem with usb connection.
The driver is provided in aahk inside windrivers folder.. Just install it with cable unplugged from phone.
@ Bananagranola, yes your right. I read attn1's post on his website 3 weeks ago about discontinuing and thought he already did.
I now recall my problem was the downgrade file not installing and issues installing cwm.
Inside the aahk I noticed flash_adb was set to flash_hboot which wasn't helping my efforts. I turned flash_adb on and I think that got things rolling. I still had to use super one click to finish the job but I read recently that flashing boot.img would have solved that.
I'd rather do things manually than automated but super one click worked well for me.
brandub said:
@ Bananagranola, yes your right. I read attn1's post on his website 3 weeks ago about discontinuing and thought he already did.
I now recall my problem was the downgrade file not installing and issues installing cwm.
Inside the aahk I noticed flash_adb was set to flash_hboot which wasn't helping my efforts. I turned flash_adb on and I think that got things rolling. I still had to use super one click to finish the job but I read recently that flashing boot.img would have solved that.
I'd rather do things manually than automated but super one click worked well for me.
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hmm.. but I'm soft bricked..
also now I made some progress: I'm able to use adb, but I get the signature verify error, meaning my bootloader apparently is not unlocked..
is that what it means?
and I'm using the boot.img from the froyo official rom..
please help! anyone?
Anyone?
Are you trying to flash a ROM? The boot.img you need is the one in that ROM zip, not one in a Froyo RUU.
I just got a new HTC One M8, I got it second hand, but kinda new, all rooted and everything, I was told I can just go on
and install new ROM's and it will all work. That didn't work.
I installed roms before, I know what needs to be done. I flashed my HTC Desire HD, hundreds of times.
So I came here, downloaded the new revolution rom from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2694917
I also downloaded the new Venom Rom from this site(to check them both)
Anyway I install the rom, I get these screenshots
Except for symlink fails, it seemed to all work.
I press reboot I get this screen
even when I press install SuperSU, it does something reboots and goes back to recovery, and it won't start my phone.
I tried a few times different ROM's, the SuperSU question keeps coming back everytimes i press reboot from TWRP, and every ROM
I tried won't start, I can only use the recovery.
I have TWRP v2.8.6 - the newest.
Any suggestions? Anything will do!
Thanks
If this helps, before I open the recovery i have this, so you can see my phone information
Try again with TWRP 2.6.3.3
dav_sap said:
If this helps, before I open the recovery i have this, so you can see my phone information
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You have a GPE bootloader, can't install a Sense ROM
You need to convert it back to Sense bootloader if you decide to install a Sense ROM
ckpv5 said:
You have a GPE bootloader, can't install a Sense ROM
You need to convert it back to Sense bootloader if you decide to install a Sense ROM
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Any guide here of how to do that?
dav_sap said:
Any guide here of how to do that?
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I just gave instructions to someone else less than 5 minutes ago.
Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59894924&postcount=2
Ignore the superCID part, you already are superCID.
xunholyx said:
I just gave instructions to someone else less than 5 minutes ago.
Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59894924&postcount=2
Ignore the superCID part, you already are superCID.
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I read your guide there, and I have a question.
should I be in some window in the pc/phone to run the RUU? becuase I connected my phone and went to fastboot mode, typed in
cmd "fastboot devices" and got the SN and I understood i was connected to fastboot. Then just tried to run the RUU and got
an error, not really sure if I need to run it from a different window or anything
Thanks!
dav_sap said:
I read your guide there, and I have a question.
should I be in some window in the pc/phone to run the RUU? becuase I connected my phone and went to fastboot mode, typed in
cmd "fastboot devices" and got the SN and I understood i was connected to fastboot. Then just tried to run the RUU and got
an error, not really sure if I need to run it from a different window or anything
Thanks!
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What error? Did it say something and give you a number perhaps?
It might not be the right RUU for your model.
In fastboot, do fastboot getvar all and post the readout here. Delete the serial # and IMEI from it though. That is sensitive and personal information.
I, or someone else if they see this first, will direct you to the proper RUU.
xunholyx said:
What error? Did it say something and give you a number perhaps?
It might not be the right RUU for your model.
In fastboot, do fastboot getvar all and post the readout here. Delete the serial # and IMEI from it though. That is sensitive and personal information.
I, or someone else if they see this first, will direct you to the proper RUU.
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Here it is
thanks
dav_sap said:
Here it is
thanks
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I don't know. It should work. Try flashing the splash zip first that you can get from here first, then run the RUU as administrator.
xunholyx said:
I don't know. It should work. Try flashing the splash zip first that you can get from here first, then run the RUU as administrator.
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I'll try to download the file again, and runnning it as administrator and I'll let you know.
Thanks for everything!
xunholyx said:
I don't know. It should work. Try flashing the splash zip first that you can get from here first, then run the RUU as administrator.
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The RUU starts and it kinda start installing, but after verfication I go next, and it fails, saying my RUU is not the right version.
dav_sap said:
The RUU starts and it kinda start installing, but after verfication I go next, and it fails, saying my RUU is not the right version.
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Go to where I linked to get the splash zip. Follow those instructions if you haven't already.
After you have flashed that, run the RUU. You may have to run it twice. Don't disconnect or reboot. Just run it a second time.
i tried to root my HTC but its was a failure
and my phone was stuck on HTC logo.
i relocked my phone from unlocked and my
S- is ON.
im trying to install HTC M8 RUU but its not working im always getting Error 171
please i really love my phone help me to fix him
TahmKench said:
i tried to root my HTC but its was a failure
and my phone was stuck on HTC logo.
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If on Marshmallow, you need to use TWRP 3.0, and SuperSU 2.76. But you need to unlock the bootloader again, to do that.
A lot of folks have been trying to use old versions TWRP and/or SuperSU (or toolkit that will install old versions of those) which results in no boot.
TahmKench said:
im trying to install HTC M8 RUU but its not working im always getting Error 171
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USB connection error. Boot the phone into bootloader-fastboot mode, try again. Also make sure HTC drivers are installed, and try different USB port, different cable.
redpoint73 said:
If on Marshmallow, you need to use TWRP 3.0, and SuperSU 2.76. But you need to unlock the bootloader again, to do that.
A lot of folks have been trying to use old versions TWRP and/or SuperSU (or toolkit that will install old versions of those) which results in no boot.
USB connection error. Boot the phone into bootloader-fastboot mode, try again. Also make sure HTC drivers are installed, and try different USB port, different cable.
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i dont have even OS installed now.
and stuck on HTC logo.
so i cant do anything now
is there any way?
TahmKench said:
i dont have even OS installed now.
and stuck on HTC logo.
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That's true, you have no OS since you relocked the bootloader (which would not have been my suggestion).
TahmKench said:
so i cant do anything now
is there any way?
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"I can't do anything now" is not an accurate statement. I advised you several things to try to remedy the RUU Error 171.
One alternative, is if you can find the RUU in zip format, you can flash from SD card.
Another alternative, unlock the bootloader again, and restore a stock TWRP backup (stock "nandroid") from the collection here on XDA.
redpoint73 said:
That's true, you have no OS since you relocked the bootloader (which would not have been my suggestion).
"I can't do anything now" is not an accurate statement. I advised you several things to try to remedy the RUU Error 171.
One alternative, is if you can find the RUU in zip format, you can flash from SD card.
Another alternative, unlock the bootloader again, and restore a stock TWRP backup (stock "nandroid") from the collection here on XDA.
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i see thanks.
could you help me with the download links ?
i dont want to download again something that my phone wont support.
TahmKench said:
could you help me with the download links ?
i dont want to download again something that my phone wont support.
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Try what I suggested in Post #2 (to fix Error 171 on RUU), first:
redpoint73 said:
USB connection error. Boot the phone into bootloader-fastboot mode, try again. Also make sure HTC drivers are installed, and try different USB port, different cable.
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redpoint73 said:
Try what I suggested in Post #2 (to fix Error 171 on RUU), first:
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not working tried everything about the RUU
TahmKench said:
not working tried everything about the RUU
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Meaning what, that you are still getting Error 171?
If you tried something I suggested, and it didn't work, you should post that, and specific details and results. Otherwise, you make it harder for me to help you, as I waste both our time asking questions for info you should have provided in the first place.
And you didn't try "everything". Don't post statements like that. Its an exaggeration (if you truly tried "everything" in the world, it would eventually work), and doesn't actually tell us anything useful. Be specific in what you tried, and the specific results.
What Windows version? What USB version? Win7 and USB 2.0 have the best chance for compatibility for RUU.
Also do fastboot getvar all, and post the results (delete IMEI and serial number before posting).
redpoint73 said:
Meaning what, that you are still getting Error 171?
If you tried something I suggested, and it didn't work, you should post that, and specific details and results. Otherwise, you make it harder for me to help you, as I waste both our time asking questions for info you should have provided in the first place.
And you didn't try "everything". Don't post statements like that. Its an exaggeration (if you truly tried "everything" in the world, it would eventually work), and doesn't actually tell us anything useful. Be specific in what you tried, and the specific results.
What Windows version? What USB version? Win7 and USB 2.0 have the best chance for compatibility for RUU.
Also do fastboot getvar all, and post the results (delete IMEI and serial number before posting).
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EDIT NUMBER 3
the problem is solved.
i tried to flash RUU few times but it didnt work.
guess what ?
its was american RUU while i was need Europe RUU.
than i flashed Europe RUU and yeahh my baby is alive again )
thanks redpoint without you here i guess i would it be on dead end
really thanks dude!
TahmKench said:
its was american RUU while i was need Europe RUU.
than i flashed Europe RUU and yeahh my baby is alive again )
thanks redpoint without you here i guess i would it be on dead end
really thanks dude!
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Your gratitude is appreciated, but I'm not sure what I really did to help.
If you were clear about what version M8 you have (one of the main reasons I asked for getvar info - but you never supplied) and what RUU you were trying, we could have identified the problem a long time ago.
Happy to see you sorted it out, in any case.
My phone is having a bowl of bootloops right now lol.
I have a unlocked htc 10, i unlocked the bootloader (S-on since leedroid thread didn't say it was necessary), flashed the latest TWRP formatted data part, rebooted recovery again, swiped allow modifications, flashed the marshmallow version of the ROM and nothing but bootloops. what am i missing? thanks
first time HTC owner here coming from a 6p so show mercy
drago10029 said:
My phone is having a bowl of bootloops right now lol.
I have a unlocked htc 10, i unlocked the bootloader (S-on since leedroid thread didn't say it was necessary), flashed the latest TWRP formatted data part, rebooted recovery again, swiped allow modifications, flashed the marshmallow version of the ROM and nothing but bootloops. what am i missing? thanks
first time HTC owner here coming from a 6p so show mercy
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Are you on MM firmware or N?
Also S-OFF is the way to go.
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Are you on MM firmware or N?
Also S-OFF is the way to go.
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I was on latest stock nougat before I started the process. since the I have tried flashing both leedroid marshmallow zip and the nougat magisk zip also. and what's the deal with s-off?
Everywhere i look they're all how to's about s-off lol. seems hard to find a thread on what s-off is, if it's needed to for a specific ROM or not :/ that being said leedroid it wasn't needed as quoted below. thanks!
If you wish to s-off first, please follow >> THIS GUIDE << by @jcase & return when your device is back up and running.
First boot will take approximately 15 minutes due to Art optimization
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UPDATE: things have gotten worse.... I was attempting to relock the bootloader since RUU was failing with error 155, someone in a diff HTC thread said locked bootloader was needed for RUU. now phone flashes HTC logo then powers off. buttons pressed not going to recovery right now anyone wanna chime in? please...
@defcomg you know anything about HTC phones? I am currently stuck in the sunken place lol
drago10029 said:
I was on latest stock nougat before I started the process. since the I have tried flashing both leedroid marshmallow zip and the nougat magisk zip also. and what's the deal with s-off?
Everywhere i look they're all how to's about s-off lol. seems hard to find a thread on what s-off is, if it's needed to for a specific ROM or not :/ that being said leedroid it wasn't needed as quoted below. thanks!
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1680928
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1680928
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hmmmm according to that post the TWRP i flashed should have reverted on reboot and that hasn't been the case at all since it has survived multiple reboots... any thoughts on that?
"...Basically, all changes made to these partitions while the phone is running is not permanent, and will be reset upon a reboot..."
EDIT: also does that mean unless I have S-off none of the custom ROMs will flash? so what's the point of unlocking a bootloader is that needs to be disabled also
drago10029 said:
hmmmm according to that post the TWRP i flashed should have reverted on reboot and that hasn't been the case at all since it has survived multiple reboots... any thoughts on that?
"...Basically, all changes made to these partitions while the phone is running is not permanent, and will be reset upon a reboot..."
EDIT: also does that mean unless I have S-off none of the custom ROMs will flash? so what's the point of unlocking a bootloader is that needs to be disabled also
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Keep in mind the date on that post is from a few years back (2012). You can't put all your eggs into one basket, so to speak. I was just giving you 1 article I found from a simple Google Search. Encryption and TWRP have changed quite a lot, especially since Nougat.
From my small amount of time, I think you may be confused about what the difference is between an unlocked bootloader and S-OFF, which I'd need to even go back and read that article, but thought it touched a little on it
The 10 has changed quite a bit too from past phones. Before you'd need to be S-OFF and unlocked bootloader. Now S-OFF unlocked and S-OFF locked are basically the same, but that can be found in threads if you'd like to find more info on that.
Most the info is there, you just need to search. If you need help finding articles, I can try and help with that. I've been surprised with the great info I've found after awhile of coming up empty.
I'm just now seeing all the new posts that came from before I posted and have been on my phone and don't have the time to catch up on it all right now.
Hope things get squared away for you soon, I'll check in when I can.
It seemed you were in a simple bootloop, but I'm not 100%. I think your issue was flashing MM ROM on N firmware. Can't do that.
Also, Verizon doesn't allow us to unlock bootloader on Htc-dev. So if we want to root, we must S-OFF.
andybones said:
Keep in mind the date on that post is from a few years back. You can't put all your eggs into one basket, so to speak. I was just giving you 1 article I found from a simple Google Search. Encryption and TWRP have changed quite a lot, especially since Nougat.
I'm just now seeing all the new posts that came from before I posted and have been on my phone and don't have the time to catch up on it all right now.
Hope things get squared away for you soon, I'll check in when I can.
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gotcha and thanks! so for anyone else who wants to help. I have regained access to download mode and bootloader. when attempting to run latest official RUU.exe from HTC's site, i get error 155. via HTC the error means I'm using the wrong update but my phone reports SW 2.48.617.1 and I'm trying to update it to SW 2.48.617.3.
also i have relocked the bootloader and have s-off.
drago10029 said:
gotcha and thanks! so for anyone else who wants to help. I have regained access to download mode and bootloader. when attempting to run latest official RUU.exe from HTC's site, i get error 155. via HTC the error means I'm using the wrong update but my phone reports SW 2.48.617.1 and I'm trying to update it to SW 2.48.617.3.
also i have relocked the bootloader and have s-off.
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What method have you tried for the SW?
is it an RUU or just firmware?
I suggest the sdcard method.
Make sure to have the correct htc_fastboot.exe over the standard fastboot.exe, this could be the cause of your failure.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24545065934258327
Either remove your current fastboot.exe and rename this one to it, or keel it as htc_fastboot.exe and use the correct, htc_fastboot flash, over fastboot flash
andybones said:
What method have you tried for the SW?
is it an RUU or just firmware?
I suggest the sdcard method.
Make sure to have the correct htc_fastboot.exe over the standard fastboot.exe, this could be the cause of your failure.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24545065934258327
Either remove your current fastboot.exe and rename this one to it, or keel it as htc_fastboot.exe and use the correct, htc_fastboot flash, over fastboot flash
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bear in mind I'm still learning all this HTC stuff lol
is it an RUU or just firmware? It's an RUU.exe for HTC 10 unlocked edition that i got from there website
I suggest the sdcard method. you mean installing custom ROM zip from sd card? otherwise i'm not sure what you mean.
Make sure to have the correct htc_fastboot.exe over the standard fastboot.exe, this could be the cause of your failure. hmmm well I used fastboot.exe from minimal adb & fasboot to unlock bootloader and that worked fine, and should i still i just replace fastboot in platform tools folder with fastboot.exe from htc website?
also so s-off shouldn't be needed to install the ROMs? just bootloader unlock?
drago10029 said:
bear in mind I'm still learning all this HTC stuff lol
is it an RUU or just firmware? It's an RUU.exe for HTC 10 unlocked edition that i got from there website
I suggest the sdcard method. you mean installing custom ROM zip from sd card? otherwise i'm not sure what you mean.
Make sure to have the correct htc_fastboot.exe over the standard fastboot.exe, this could be the cause of your failure. hmmm well I used fastboot.exe from minimal adb & fasboot to unlock bootloader and that worked fine, and should i still i just replace fastboot in platform tools folder with fastboot.exe from htc website?
also so s-off shouldn't be needed to install the ROMs? just bootloader unlock?
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Keep in mind this is me helping in my free time.
Use the linked htc_fastboot.. It's made for htc, it's why I mentioned it..
I've seen many ppl have RUU fail by not using this.
Also an RUU/firmware have 3 methods to install.
I suggest the sd-card method. Safest.
Search. Search. Search. ...
Option 1
Copy 2PS6IMG.zip (THIS IS FOR VERIZON, YOUR CARRIER WILL NEED TO BE RENAMED CORRECTLY) to root of a physical SD formatted to fat32. No exfat! No internal storage! Must be external SD formated to fat32!
Reboot phone to download mode and follow prompts once RUU is detected by phone.
Option 2
EXE option. Download EXE file below (for windows) and simply double click to start. You can either be booted to OS with USB debugging enabled OR booted into download mode for this to start.
Option 3
Fastboot RUU mode . This method assumes you have a working ADB/Fastboot directory on your PC. Download RUU zip file and place in your working fastboot/adb directory. Boot your phone to download mode and connect to PC. Issue the following commands.
htc_fastboot oem rebootRUU
###while in this mode your phone will display an HTC logo on the screen
htc_fastboot flash zip 2PS6IMG.zip
##while in this mode you will see an HTC logo on the screen and a green status bar across the bottom of the screen. When command output ##completes it may say reboot required to flush etc... if that's the case issue a "htc_fastboot reboot-bootloader" command and restart option 1 again.
## assuming flash completes and no further flushing/reboots are requested from the cmd output you can now reboot IF you simply wish to reboot the system you can issue "htc_fastboot reboot" which will reboot system.
## expect a good 5 minute plus first boot!
--Taken from
Also read here. This is a great thread.
There's a lot of info out there.
Just search and do your homework.
It's easy to turn that device into a useless brick.
Especially being S-OFF... Secuirty-off..
I know it can be overwhelming, but the info is out there, and if not, just ask, as others most likely have the same question and this will help them.
And correct, with S-OFF isn't needed to flash ROMs. Only bootloader unlock.
andybones said:
Keep in mind this is me helping in my free time.
Use the linked htc_fastboot.. It's made for htc, it's why I mentioned it..
I've seen many ppl have RUU fail by not using this.
Also an RUU/firmware have 3 methods to install.
I suggest the sd-card method. Safest.
Search. Search. Search. ...
Option 1
Copy 2PS6IMG.zip (THIS IS FOR VERIZON, YOUR CARRIER WILL NEED TO BE RENAMED CORRECTLY) to root of a physical SD formatted to fat32. No exfat! No internal storage! Must be external SD formated to fat32!
Reboot phone to download mode and follow prompts once RUU is detected by phone.
Option 2
EXE option. Download EXE file below (for windows) and simply double click to start. You can either be booted to OS with USB debugging enabled OR booted into download mode for this to start.
Option 3
Fastboot RUU mode . This method assumes you have a working ADB/Fastboot directory on your PC. Download RUU zip file and place in your working fastboot/adb directory. Boot your phone to download mode and connect to PC. Issue the following commands.
htc_fastboot oem rebootRUU
###while in this mode your phone will display an HTC logo on the screen
htc_fastboot flash zip 2PS6IMG.zip
##while in this mode you will see an HTC logo on the screen and a green status bar across the bottom of the screen. When command output ##completes it may say reboot required to flush etc... if that's the case issue a "htc_fastboot reboot-bootloader" command and restart option 1 again.
## assuming flash completes and no further flushing/reboots are requested from the cmd output you can now reboot IF you simply wish to reboot the system you can issue "htc_fastboot reboot" which will reboot system.
## expect a good 5 minute plus first boot!
--Taken from
Also read here. This is a great thread.
There's a lot of info out there.
Just search and do your homework.
It's easy to turn that device into a useless brick.
Especially being S-OFF... Secuirty-off..
I know it can be overwhelming, but the info is out there, and if not, just ask, as others most likely have the same question and this will help them.
And correct, with S-OFF isn't needed to flash ROMs. Only bootloader unlock.
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my bad, i hope i didn't come off rude or anything. i do appreciate all your help and i understand it. I do the same here when i have the free time.
I will ask some question's on both those threads you linked. I came across one of them but no s-off and didn't wanna pay for sunshine app. also topjohnwu thread about stock and guides would be helpful if it listed which phones the code names correlate to.
in the end I see your point, keep researching and asking. and I do that very often and promise. today was different since a bunch of PC failed to install updates at work (post wannacry) lol and dealing with my bootlooping phone, my mind was scattered. iv'e bricked before but never on a phone this expensive *__*
thanks again andy!
JUST AN UPDATE: i restored via twrp after i got the bootlooping to stop. I completely forgot I had made one -__- (more scatter brains) so I'm good to go now.... kinda.
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my bad, i hope i didn't come off rude or anything. i do appreciate all your help and i understand it. I do the same here when i have the free time.
I will ask some question's on both those threads you linked. I came across one of them but no s-off and didn't wanna pay for sunshine app. also topjohnwu thread about stock and guides would be helpful if it listed which phones the code names correlate to.
in the end I see your point, keep researching and asking. and I do that very often and promise. today was different since a bunch of PC failed to install updates at work (post wannacry) lol and dealing with my bootlooping phone, my mind was scattered. iv'e bricked before but never on a phone this expensive *__*
thanks again andy!
JUST AN UPDATE: i restored via twrp after i got the bootlooping to stop. I completely forgot I had made one -__- (more scatter brains) so I'm good to go now.... kinda.
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You didn't come off rude at all, I was actually hoping you didn't take my response as being rude. S-OFF and sunshine is completely worth the $25. However, for a normal user like yourself, you don't need it.
Glad to hear that you're somewhat good to go, lol.
You can always pm me or tag me in a post if needed and I'll do my best to help.
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You didn't come off rude at all, I was actually hoping you didn't take my response as being rude. S-OFF and sunshine is completely worth the $25. However, for a normal user like yourself, you don't need it.
Glad to hear that you're somewhat good to go, lol.
You can always pm me or tag me in a post if needed and I'll do my best to help.
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glad no guns are being drawn here
and since no you offered lol.... how do i get my CID and MID? using the fastboot you kindly spotted me...
fastboot getvar all and fastboot oem readcid: both return nothing but fastboot not recognized..... etc. etc. I am in download mode (unlocked and s-on if that matters)
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glad no guns are being drawn here
and since no you offered lol.... how do i get my CID and MID? using the fastboot you kindly spotted me...
fastboot getvar all and fastboot oem readcid: both return nothing but fastboot not recognized..... etc. etc. I am in download mode (unlocked and s-on if that matters)
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Fastboot isn't recognized? As in it's not working?
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gotcha and thanks! so for anyone else who wants to help. I have regained access to download mode and bootloader. when attempting to run latest official RUU.exe from HTC's site, i get error 155. via HTC the error means I'm using the wrong update but my phone reports SW 2.48.617.1 and I'm trying to update it to SW 2.48.617.3.
also i have relocked the bootloader and have s-off.
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2.48.617.3? I don't think there is such a thing. Do you mean 2.41.617.3?
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Fastboot isn't recognized? As in it's not working?
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2.48.617.3? I don't think there is such a thing. Do you mean 2.41.617.3?
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1st things 1st, SOS is no more. was trying to flash leedroid magisk file, thinking it was a ROM until i noticed the file size so I went back to stock via TWRP backup (i forgot I made) since RUU was giving 155 error.
2nd the HTC fastboot wasn't working for some reason.. adb devices cmd detected nothing, it worked at my job though since i have android studio/platform tools there (shrug) so used that fastboot instead.
3rd I did mean SW 2.48.617.1 that's the exact OS version # that download mode reports currently and was the last official update i took several days before going custom route.
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1st things 1st, SOS is no more. was trying to flash leedroid magisk file, thinking it was a ROM until i noticed the file size so I went back to stock via TWRP backup (i forgot I made) since RUU was giving 155 error.
2nd the HTC fastboot wasn't working for some reason.. adb devices cmd detected nothing, it worked at my job though since i have android studio/platform tools there (shrug) so used that fastboot instead.
3rd I did mean SW 2.48.617.1 that's the exact OS version # that download mode reports currently and was the last official update i took several days before going custom route.
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Okay. Cool that you got it fixed. But you did say you were trying to update from 2.48.617.1 to 2.48.617.3, so that's why I said there was no .3
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Okay. Cool that you got it fixed. But you did say you were trying to update from 2.48.617.1 to 2.48.617.3, so that's why I said there was no .3
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oooh i see lol.. too many numbers.