Ok I apologise in advance for anything I get the wrong way around. I have a HTC One M9 (Vodafone UK) that had the latest Marshmallow update installed.
I attempted to try to root it using the instructions on DroidViews website and they advised to use the latest TWRP and the BETA-SuperSU-v2.48.zip
Followed the instruction to the letter. Unlocked the bootloader using the HTC page and this was fine. I can also boot into TWRP recovery but the standard system loader just cycles.
I read on another XDA page that the SuperSU should be 2.67 as HTC M9 has issues with anything lower, so I tried that. But again It comes up with a HTC logo (this time the red "for development purposes only" text) but then just restarts after a few seconds and loops infinitely.
I used the following;
TWRP 2.8.7.0-hima
and
BETA-SuperSU-v2.67-20160121175247
Ive tried clearing the cache as mentioned in other threads and this doesn't help. I also DID NOT install SuperSU from TWRP as advised on other pages.
Now im a little stuck, dont really know what to do next as it just cycles. I would be grateful for any help given.
Thanks
Jamie
You didnt make a nandroid backup?? IF not.. Try pushing a custom rom on your SD card and flash it
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Roobwz said:
You didnt make a nandroid backup?? IF not.. Try pushing a custom rom on your SD card and flash it
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Roobwz said:
You didnt make a nandroid backup?? IF not.. Try pushing a custom rom on your SD card and flash it
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No, the instructions didn't tell me how to and I googled but there is so much info I didn't really know where to turn.
Im currently downloading Android Revolution HD. Shall I try and put that onto SD and install?
The phone has TWRP but is NOT rooted as far as im aware. Is this going to be an issue? As it didn't get that far.
I'll just walk through what I did.
1) Followed instruction to unlock bootloader - DONE
2) Followed instruction to install TWRP - DONE
3) Started Phone and re-setup (as it had been wiped)
4) Restarted into TWRP Recovery and installed SuperSU
5) Cleared Cache NOT accepting TWRP's offer of Root and restarted
6) Boot Loop
Thanks
Jamie
jamster1432 said:
No, the instructions didn't tell me how to and I googled but there is so much info I didn't really know where to turn.
Im currently downloading Android Revolution HD. Shall I try and put that onto SD and install?
The phone has TWRP but is NOT rooted as far as im aware. Is this going to be an issue? As it didn't get that far.
I'll just walk through what I did.
1) Followed instruction to unlock bootloader - DONE
2) Followed instruction to install TWRP - DONE
3) Started Phone and re-setup (as it had been wiped)
4) Restarted into TWRP Recovery and installed SuperSU
5) Cleared Cache NOT accepting TWRP's offer of Root and restarted
6) Boot Loop
Thanks
Jamie
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Well arhd should work if you pick the right version. Are u lollipop or marshmallow?
Well, try not rooting the ROM and you shouldnt bootloop anymore.
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Roobwz said:
Well arhd should work if you pick the right version. Are u lollipop or marshmallow?
Well, try not rooting the ROM and you shouldnt bootloop anymore.
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Done ARHD and that worked, im marshmallow.
Even SuperSU has installed properly now so looks like problem solved!
Thanks for your help!
jamster1432 said:
Done ARHD and that worked, im marshmallow.
Even SuperSU has installed properly now so looks like problem solved!
Thanks for your help!
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no problem. glad it worked out for you!
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Same problem
I have the same problem with a couple of differences. I am on o2 so have an o2 handset and although it does boot-loop, after about 10 minutes it actually boots. I followed the same guides as the original poster but my SuperSu is v2.65. Ideally I want to undo everything I have done but I too did not take a Nandroid backup and I cannot find a stock ROM anywhere. Same as the OP though, the phone reports that it is NOT rooted yet. Any help appreciated. Thanks
obrien1982 said:
I have the same problem with a couple of differences. I am on o2 so have an o2 handset and although it does boot-loop, after about 10 minutes it actually boots. I followed the same guides as the original poster but my SuperSu is v2.65. Ideally I want to undo everything I have done but I too did not take a Nandroid backup and I cannot find a stock ROM anywhere. Same as the OP though, the phone reports that it is NOT rooted yet. Any help appreciated. Thanks
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Lollipop or MM? Try looking in Flippys thread for a stock nandroid backup. This is your best shot.
Custom M9
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3132698
Roobwz said:
Lollipop or MM? Try looking in Flippys thread for a stock nandroid backup. This is your best shot.
Custom M9
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3132698
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MM - I looked through the thread and there is stock backups and TWRP backups that correspond to my devices CID (O2___001) The latest build version is 2.10.11.6 and my phone is currently 3.35.401.12. Does this matter? Will I just be able to update normally to the latest build?
obrien1982 said:
MM - I looked through the thread and there is stock backups and TWRP backups that correspond to my devices CID (O2___001) The latest build version is 2.10.11.6 and my phone is currently 3.35.401.12. Does this matter? Will I just be able to update normally to the latest build?
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if youre s-off, then yes. But it wont work with s-on. try posting in the thread with your cid etc.. and hope that someone has a backup.
you can s-off with subshine for 25$ btw
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if youre s-off, then yes. But it wont work with s-on. try posting in the thread with your cid etc.. and hope that someone has a backup.
you can s-off with subshine for 25$ btw
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Does S-OFF mean that my bootloader is unlocked? If so then I am S-OFF
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Roobwz said:
if youre s-off, then yes. But it wont work with s-on. try posting in the thread with your cid etc.. and hope that someone has a backup.
you can s-off with subshine for 25$ btw
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No I just found that I am s-on
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So if I pay sunshine to become s-off I can flash the version of stock in flippys thread and then update again or if I am s-on I need the correct version from the start?
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Does S-OFF mean that my bootloader is unlocked? If so then I am S-OFF
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No I just found that I am s-on
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So if I pay sunshine to become s-off I can flash the version of stock in flippys thread and then update again or if I am s-on I need the correct version from the start?
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When youre s-off, just change the cid to supercid and something more, and then youre able to flash the stock ruu because your phone is now a developer edition.
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You didnt make a nandroid backup?? IF not.. Try pushing a custom rom on your SD card and flash it
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what file can I download to put in sdcard?
rosel11078 said:
what file can I download to put in sdcard?
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Just follow a tutorial in the general forums
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Just follow a tutorial in the general forums
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Broth My phone situation is that I don't know it has S-OFF or Bootloader Unlock, so my phone is in bootloop, I enter with Vol up+Power button in menu that it says Select Boot Mode: with 3 option to start in Recovery, Fastboot and Normal Boot so my question is if I can use something to restore a live of my phone without developer option activate and S-off?
So, I have a similar issue. After having my HTC M9 for almost 2 years, I decided to take the plunge and get the bootloader unlocked in order for me to update to v7 Nougat (currently on v6 Marshmellow) as Vodafone UK are a little slow in getting the update push out.
I followed a YouTube video and all seemed to be going well after I restarted the handset after the bootloader unlock. I then had to enable the Dev Options and enable the USB Debugging in order for me to flash SuperSU 2.46 via TWRP 3.0.2.0.
However, TWRP informed me that the root was successful and to go ahead and reboot. Which I did. But it's now stuck on the HTC One splashscreen and won't proceed any further.
I still have access to TWRP and my PC was able to find the phone when connected with a usb cable (so in a state of softbrick). The FOOLISH thing I now realise, is that I didn't do a back-up of the stock ROM before flashing SuperSU. I've tried to search for a suitable RUU that I can download and get back to stock ROM (and then to unlock the bootloader so I can get v7 Nougat OTA). I'm surprised that there isn't a suitable RUU for my device (details below) and the 2 zips that I have downloaded via XDA simply wouldn't extract for me to get into the tool to flash the stock.
I've decided to go for a custom ROM (one that is with Nougat architecture/feel) if I can't allocate an RUU for my device.
I've come across too many forums and advice that I'm now overloaded with info and not sure which one to follow! Any help would be greatly appreciated as this device is one of the best handsets I've ever had (I've had handsets from early 2000's inc. an iPoo) and need to get it back up and running.
From the bootloader menu these are the details I have:
HTC_HIMA UHL PVT S-ON
LK - 1.0.0.0000
Radio - 01.01_U11440792_96.00.51201G_F
OpenDSP - 15.6.1.0052.8994_1026
OS - 3.35.161.12
Dec 17 2015, 00:40:10 (671447)
MRA58K_Release-Keys
This is a UK Vodafone carrier, model OPJA100 fcc id NM8OPJA100 M9u.
As the title of this thread suggests; can I simply delete the SuperSU v2.46 zip from the root directory, and download / paste SuperSU v2.76 to fix the stuck bootloader screen?
Or, as I have 2 downloads of the RUU.zip file, can I rename one, place it on my external SD card (64gb), go to bootloader and let the device install the stock?
As this device is softbricked, I'm open to suggestions for either stock ROM or custom ROM install.
Thanks in advance.
tigarstyle said:
So, I have a similar issue. After having my HTC M9 for almost 2 years, I decided to take the plunge and get the bootloader unlocked in order for me to update to v7 Nougat (currently on v6 Marshmellow) as Vodafone UK are a little slow in getting the update push out.
I followed a YouTube video and all seemed to be going well after I restarted the handset after the bootloader unlock. I then had to enable the Dev Options and enable the USB Debugging in order for me to flash SuperSU 2.46 via TWRP 3.0.2.0.
However, TWRP informed me that the root was successful and to go ahead and reboot. Which I did. But it's now stuck on the HTC One splashscreen and won't proceed any further.
I still have access to TWRP and my PC was able to find the phone when connected with a usb cable (so in a state of softbrick). The FOOLISH thing I now realise, is that I didn't do a back-up of the stock ROM before flashing SuperSU. I've tried to search for a suitable RUU that I can download and get back to stock ROM (and then to unlock the bootloader so I can get v7 Nougat OTA). I'm surprised that there isn't a suitable RUU for my device (details below) and the 2 zips that I have downloaded via XDA simply wouldn't extract for me to get into the tool to flash the stock.
I've decided to go for a custom ROM (one that is with Nougat architecture/feel) if I can't allocate an RUU for my device.
I've come across too many forums and advice that I'm now overloaded with info and not sure which one to follow! Any help would be greatly appreciated as this device is one of the best handsets I've ever had (I've had handsets from early 2000's inc. an iPoo) and need to get it back up and running.
From the bootloader menu these are the details I have:
HTC_HIMA UHL PVT S-ON
LK - 1.0.0.0000
Radio - 01.01_U11440792_96.00.51201G_F
OpenDSP - 15.6.1.0052.8994_1026
OS - 3.35.161.12
Dec 17 2015, 00:40:10 (671447)
MRA58K_Release-Keys
This is a UK Vodafone carrier, model OPJA100 fcc id NM8OPJA100 M9u.
As the title of this thread suggests; can I simply delete the SuperSU v2.46 zip from the root directory, and download / paste SuperSU v2.76 to fix the stuck bootloader screen?
Or, as I have 2 downloads of the RUU.zip file, can I rename one, place it on my external SD card (64gb), go to bootloader and let the device install the stock?
As this device is softbricked, I'm open to suggestions for either stock ROM or custom ROM install.
Thanks in advance.
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Ah Youtube - source of much entertainment...but not always the best place for the latest software advice. It looks like you flashed an incompatible SuperSU zip file. The M9 is very finicky - I'm sure others can explain why. You can either flash SuperSU 2.65 or SuperSU 2.79 SR1.
I think you can just flash one of those files over your current install of SuperSU, but perhaps someone else can chime in to confirm? The stickied HTC M9 readme thread's 4th post has links to the SuperSU install files you'll want.
Life saver!
Thanks for the advice.
To sum up: I have TWRP 3.0.2.0
The original Super SU I used (which bricked the phone) was v2.46
I then placed v2.76 on top didn't work (was stuck in the boot loop)
I then placed UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.65-20151226141550 on top of that...and it works!
So for S-ON, unlocked bootloader on M9, with a 161 firmware, best options to root are TWRP 3.0.2.0 and UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.65-20151226141550.
The phone is now starting up (installing apps) and if I find anything else, I'll be sure to let you good folks know.
tigarstyle said:
Thanks for the advice.
To sum up: I have TWRP 3.0.2.0
The original Super SU I used (which bricked the phone) was v2.46
I then placed v2.76 on top didn't work (was stuck in the boot loop)
I then placed UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.65-20151226141550 on top of that...and it works!
So for S-ON, unlocked bootloader on M9, with a 161 firmware, best options to root are TWRP 3.0.2.0 and UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.65-20151226141550.
The phone is now starting up (installing apps) and if I find anything else, I'll be sure to let you good folks know.
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Congratulations! It's always nice to hear when a phone is restored to working order.
I notice that you tried v2.76 before trying v2.65. Keep in mind that the only reliably flashable versions of SuperSU are v2.65 and v2.79 SR1. Now that you have SuperSU installed (and booting!), you can update the binary from within the app without having to flash it again (recommended).
Also, you mentioned TWRP 3.0.2.0. There is a slightly newer version (3.0.3-0) that the developer recommends. You don't have to use it (obviously, given that you're not!), but it has the benefit of supporting HTC's stock encryption.
Come on back anytime if you have difficulties in the future. Unlike Youtube videos, the XDA forums are up-to-date with the latest software and methods - and populated by some of the most knowledgeable users & developers around. Who knows, maybe you'll end up helping someone else in the future!
computerslayer said:
Congratulations! It's always nice to hear when a phone is restored to working order.
I notice that you tried v2.76 before trying v2.65. Keep in mind that the only reliably flashable versions of SuperSU are v2.65 and v2.79 SR1. Now that you have SuperSU installed (and booting!), you can update the binary from within the app without having to flash it again (recommended).
Also, you mentioned TWRP 3.0.2.0. There is a slightly newer version (3.0.3-0) that the developer recommends. You don't have to use it (obviously, given that you're not!), but it has the benefit of supporting HTC's stock encryption.
Come on back anytime if you have difficulties in the future. Unlike Youtube videos, the XDA forums are up-to-date with the latest software and methods - and populated by some of the most knowledgeable users & developers around. Who knows, maybe you'll end up helping someone else in the future!
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I'd say "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". As you stated earlier, "finicky". The next step is s-off and leave it at that until you learn a lot more about how easy it is to completely knacker this phone!.
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Hi everyone ,
Here is my problem, I bought a french htc one m8 with orange carrier, I unlocked my bootloader and installed phil's touch recovery and then I flashed skydragon rom 4.4.2 with htc sense 6 but now I would like to flash the last skydragon lollipop but here's my problem , I can't go s-off with this rom so I can't update my firmware or change my CID, so I can't install lollipop rom without wifi's problem. I would like to know how can I do to update my firmware to 4.4.4 cause I tried to s-off with firewater but doesn't work too.
Anyone have a solution would be a god to me ^^
Thanks in advance.
blop135 said:
Hi everyone ,
Here is my problem, I bought a french htc one m8 with orange carrier, I unlocked my bootloader and installed phil's touch recovery and then I flashed skydragon rom 4.4.2 with htc sense 6 but now I would like to flash the last skydragon lollipop but here's my problem , I can't go s-off with this rom so I can't update my firmware or change my CID, so I can't install lollipop rom without wifi's problem. I would like to know how can I do to update my firmware to 4.4.4 cause I tried to s-off with firewater but doesn't work too.
Anyone have a solution would be a god to me ^^
Thanks in advance.
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Firewater doesn't work anymore. HTC patched the exploit.
You'll have to use SunShine S-Off. It costs $25, but is guaranteed to work or you don't pay.
Having S-Off is totally worth $25 IMO.
Here's a link to their website.
xunholyx said:
Firewater doesn't work anymore. HTC patched the exploit.
You'll have to use SunShine S-Off. It costs $25, but is guaranteed to work or you don't pay.
Having S-Off is totally worth $25 IMO.
Here's a link to their website.
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I tried but it didn't work , it told me I've got to be on a stock rom :/
blop135 said:
I tried but it didn't work , it told me I've got to be on a stock rom :/
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Go to this thread. It has a collection of stock backups you can falsh to get back your stock ROM.
It also has a collection of stock recoveries to flash with ADB if you need that.
All the instructions are there.
xunholyx said:
Go to this thread. It has a collection of stock backups you can falsh to get back your stock ROM.
It also has a collection of stock recoveries to flash with ADB if you need that.
All the instructions are there.
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OK thanks a lot , the number before every rom is my firmware right? So I've got to download the one with my number on it ?
blop135 said:
OK thanks a lot , the number before every rom is my firmware right? So I've got to download the one with my number on it ?
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Firmware is something separate. That link will get you back to stock ROM. Then use Sunshine to s off. After that, you can update your firmware.
xunholyx said:
Firmware is something separate. That link will get you back to stock ROM. Then use Sunshine to s off. After that, you can update your firmware.
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Ok I'll try this but I need to find the good stock recovery ? Sorry for my noob questions ^^
blop135 said:
Ok I'll try this but I need to find the good stock recovery ? Sorry for my noob questions ^^
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The stock recoveries or in that link too. I'm not sure if you need them for sunshine though. Try with custom recovery, if that doesn't work, get a stock recovery.
Or get both ROM and recovery stock, then reflash a custom recovery and ROM.
If you get both to stock, you shouldn't have any issues.
xunholyx said:
Firewater doesn't work anymore. HTC patched the exploit.
You'll have to use SunShine S-Off. It costs $25, but is guaranteed to work or you don't pay.
Having S-Off is totally worth $25 IMO.
Here's a link to their website.
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How did HTC patch the exploit?
xunholyx said:
The stock recoveries or in that link too. I'm not sure if you need them for sunshine though. Try with custom recovery, if that doesn't work, get a stock recovery.
Or get both ROM and recovery stock, then reflash a custom recovery and ROM.
If you get both to stock, you shouldn't have any issues.
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OK I'll try this, Thanks you very much
passion4tech said:
How did HTC patch the exploit?
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Firmware updates. If you have one fresh out of the box, Firewater would probably still work. And still does for some.
xunholyx said:
The stock recoveries or in that link too. I'm not sure if you need them for sunshine though. Try with custom recovery, if that doesn't work, get a stock recovery.
Or get both ROM and recovery stock, then reflash a custom recovery and ROM.
If you get both to stock, you shouldn't have any issues.
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Ok so now when I try to flash the offical carrier rom with phil's touch recovery , there is an android on the back with a red triangle and it says installation aborted
blop135 said:
Ok so now when I try to flash the offical carrier rom with phil's touch recovery , there is an android on the back with a red triangle and it says installation aborted
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First, I misunderstood your earlier question. Yes the number in front of the backups are for firmware.
To help you more, I'll need some information. Hook up your phone to your computer and start ADB. Then issue these commands:
adb reboot fastboot (wait till your phone boots into fastboot)
fastboot getvar all
Then post what the readout says here, but edit out your serial number (serialno) and IMEI for your own safety.
Then I'll be able to give you a little more guidance.
xunholyx said:
First, I misunderstood your earlier question. Yes the number in front of the backups are for firmware.
To help you more, I'll need some information. Hook up your phone to your computer and start ADB. Then issue these commands:
adb reboot fastboot (wait till your phone boots into fastboot)
fastboot getvar all
Then post what the readout says here, but edit out your serial number (serialno) and IMEI for your own safety.
Then I'll be able to give you a little more guidance.
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Here it is
http://imageshack.com/a/img537/3226/6mu7TC.png
blop135 said:
Here it is
http://imageshack.com/a/img537/3226/6mu7TC.png
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Your CID is ORANG202 and your firmware is 1.54.73.5, so you will need the backup that corresponds with that.
The backup available was made with TWRP recovery. So you'll need that. (In my opinion, TWRP is a better recovery, less issues)
You could go to their website to download it and get instructions on how to flash it, but there is a much easier way.
Go to the Play Store and install an app called TWRP Manager. Hit the three line menu thingy on the top left, and pick "Install TWRP".
After that go back to the stock backup thread and flash the backup that matches your CID and firmware.
xunholyx said:
Your CID is ORANG202 and your firmware is 1.54.73.5, so you will need the backup that corresponds with that.
The backup available was made with TWRP recovery. So you'll need that. (In my opinion, TWRP is a better recovery, less issues)
You could go to their website to download it and get instructions on how to flash it, but there is a much easier way.
Go to the Play Store and install an app called TWRP Manager. Hit the three line menu thingy on the top left, and pick "Install TWRP".
After that go back to the stock backup thread and flash the backup that matches your CID and firmware.
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Ok thanks I'll try that
xunholyx said:
Your CID is ORANG202 and your firmware is 1.54.73.5, so you will need the backup that corresponds with that.
The backup available was made with TWRP recovery. So you'll need that. (In my opinion, TWRP is a better recovery, less issues)
You could go to their website to download it and get instructions on how to flash it, but there is a much easier way.
Go to the Play Store and install an app called TWRP Manager. Hit the three line menu thingy on the top left, and pick "Install TWRP".
After that go back to the stock backup thread and flash the backup that matches your CID and firmware.
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Okay so I could finally go s-off by flashing an 4.4.3 android revolution , can you tell me how I should do to flash this rom with wi-fi working ? :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2706391
You would be the best
Thanks a lot
xunholyx said:
Firmware updates. If you have one fresh out of the box, Firewater would probably still work. And still does for some.
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What firmware version works best with firewater? My firmware is 1.54.651.10
blop135 said:
Okay so I could finally go s-off by flashing an 4.4.3 android revolution , can you tell me how I should do to flash this rom with wi-fi working ? :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2706391
You would be the best
Thanks a lot
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My friend has made a comprehensive guide on firmware and firmware flashing, complete with downloads. Make sure to read the whole opening post so you understand everything. It looks like it might be hard because of his full explanation of the whole process, but it's actually very easy. And very informative.
xunholyx said:
My friend has made a comprehensive guide on firmware and firmware flashing, complete with downloads. Make sure to read the whole opening post so you understand everything. It looks like it might be hard because of his full explanation of the whole process, but it's actually very easy. And very informative.
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Ok but I'm french so I'm not that good in english but I will try anyway Thanks
Hi i am the proud owner of an htc one m8,
But i've been wanting to root my android 6,0 device and could not find any tutorials on how to do this on this android version and install twrp aswell.
Now i was wondering if it is the same as on Lollipop or is there not a devellopmend threat yet?
I would love it if you guys could help me,
Tim
P.S its an international version
Procedure for Rooting HTC One M8
1 - Unlock the bootloader from HTCDev.com
2 - Install Latest TWRP by Fastboot http://is.gd/twrpm8
3 - Flash SuperSU 2.65 or later in TWRP http://is.gd/supersum8
Twrp
Haidy47 said:
1 - Unlock the bootloader from HTCDev
2 - Install Latest TWRP by Fastboot
3 - Flash SuperSU 2.65 or later in TWRP @Haidy47
Could you please explain in detail or give me a link to a good tutorial on how to install twrp safely and why i would want to go s-off or on?
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TimBC said:
Haidy47 said:
1 - Unlock the bootloader from HTCDev
2 - Install Latest TWRP by Fastboot
3 - Flash SuperSU 2.65 or later in TWRP @Haidy47
Could you please explain in detail or give me a link to a good tutorial on how to install twrp safely and why i would want to go s-off or on?
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If asking for a why on s-off, then you likely don't want s-off. I wouldn't recommend you going with s-off until you've really gotten familiar with tweaking your device to the deepest level possible with s-on. S-OFF is useful for phone conversion (Taking a Sense or Sprint phone and converting it to a GPE), custom radios, and software / hardware hacks. You generally do not need this to get a fully customized experience. It isn't needed for modded ROMs or Kernels, or updating supported firmware.
Installing TWRP safely is pretty easy. You can either do it via fastboot (Fastboot flash recovery [twrp_image_file_name].img
Or, more simply; install TWRP Manager from the play store after unlocking your bootloader.
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TimBC said:
If asking for a why on s-off, then you likely don't want s-off. I wouldn't recommend you going with s-off until you've really gotten familiar with tweaking your device to the deepest level possible with s-on. S-OFF is useful for phone conversion (Taking a Sense or Sprint phone and converting it to a GPE), custom radios, and software / hardware hacks. You generally do not need this to get a fully customized experience. It isn't needed for modded ROMs or Kernels, or updating supported firmware.
Installing TWRP safely is pretty easy. You can either do it via fastboot (Fastboot flash recovery [twrp_image_file_name].img
Or, more simply; install TWRP Manager from the play store after unlocking your bootloader.
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@Anonaru
Wow that easy... Did not know that (flashed two s3 mini's before and it wasnt that easy compared to this)
Could you give me a rough estimation what the chances are of soft/hard briking my device?
Tim
P.S I would like to install the harman and kardon option after i rooted and installed twrp but it recommends strongly s-off thats why i asked
Edit: The apps says it needs root? Does it need root to install twrp?https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jmz.soft.twrpmanager
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TimBC said:
Anonaru said:
@Anonaru
Wow that easy... Did not know that (flashed two s3 mini's before and it wasnt that easy compared to this)
Could you give me a rough estimation what the chances are of soft/hard briking my device?
Tim
P.S I would like to install the harman and kardon option after i rooted and installed twrp but it recommends strongly s-off thats why i asked
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For the Harman mods, you would probably be better off just using a ROM that has it pre-hacked
The chances of you hard bricking an s-on device is essentially NIL, so long as you make sure you read directions as you go. Make sure your firmware is up to date (Don't flash a MM rom on a LP firmware, though I've been told this is usually fine too), etc. You'll come to find that the M8 is one of the most rewarding and simple devices to strip down, root, and mod :laugh:
Soft bricking... meh. I soft-bricked my device a handful of times so far, mostly due to my own error. Probably the easiest device to fix in event of this, though!
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Could you please explain in detail or give me a link to a good tutorial on how to install twrp safely and why i would want to go s-off or on?
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The phone is s-on by default. S-off is the "modified" or non-stock state.
S-off costs $25 US by sunshine app. Its not needed to install a custom ROM or root, if that is your main reason for asking about it.
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TimBC said:
Anonaru said:
Could you give me a rough estimation what the chances are of soft/hard briking my device?
Tim
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You can't brick this phone by flashing a ROM, rooting, etc.
In fact, its nearly impossible to brick s-on; and unless you start messing with s-off mods.
Just make a TWRP backup before flashing a ROM, or rooting. That way, if anything goes wrong and you find yourself unable to boot (I'm not a fan of the term "soft brick) just boot to recovery and restore your TWRP backup.
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TimBC said:
For the Harman mods, you would probably be better off just using a ROM that has it pre-hacked
The chances of you hard bricking an s-on device is essentially NIL, so long as you make sure you read directions as you go. Make sure your firmware is up to date (Don't flash a MM rom on a LP firmware, though I've been told this is usually fine too), etc. You'll come to find that the M8 is one of the most rewarding and simple devices to strip down, root, and mod :laugh:
Soft bricking... meh. I soft-bricked my device a handful of times so far, mostly due to my own error. Probably the easiest device to fix in event of this, though!
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@Anonaru
Wow thanks for helping mate!
Could you redirect me to a rom that has it pre-installed? I would like to keep sense 7 as I like it alot and i use blinkfeed on a daily basis.
Tim
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The phone is s-on by default. S-off is the "modified" or non-stock state.
S-off costs $25 US by sunshine app. Its not needed to install a custom ROM or root, if that is your main reason for asking about it.
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TimBC said:
You can't brick this phone by flashing a ROM, rooting, etc.
In fact, its nearly impossible to brick s-on; and unless you start messing with s-off mods.
Just make a TWRP backup before flashing a ROM, or rooting. That way, if anything goes wrong and you find yourself unable to boot (I'm not a fan of the term "soft brick) just boot to recovery and restore your TWRP backup.
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Thanks for giving me the info, I'll make a backup first ofcourse, are the twrp flashing apps safe?
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are the twrp flashing apps safe?
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Plenty of folks here use the TWRP Manager app, previously linked by another user. I'd say its safe.
But I always just do the fastboot install method. If you have a fastboot environment working (and if you unlocked the bootloader by HTCDev.com, you should already), its easy to install TWRP by fastboot. Its also good to know how to do so (and other fastboot commands), if you ever run into the case the phone unable to boot into OS (for which any apps would obviously be useless).
Instructions on the TWRP website under "Fastboot install method): https://twrp.me/devices/htconem8gsm.html
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Plenty of folks here use the TWRP Manager app, previously linked by another user. I'd say its safe.
But I always just do the fastboot install method. If you have a fastboot environment working (and if you unlocked the bootloader by HTCDev.com, you should already), its easy to install TWRP by fastboot. Its also good to know how to do so (and other fastboot commands), if you ever run into the case the phone unable to boot into OS (for which any apps would obviously be useless).
Instructions on the TWRP website under "Fastboot install method): https://twrp.me/devices/htconem8gsm.html
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@redpoint73
I think I'll try the app as it does it for me, its just easier and I am more likely to make mistakes as a human.
I would like to thank all for the help!
I will come back to say if it worked and/or if i have any more questions
Edit: Ehhh does the app require root or not, you cant root without twrp so strange?
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@redpoint73
I think I'll try the app as it does it for me, its just easier and I am more likely to make mistakes as a human.
I would like to thank all for the help!
I will come back to say if it worked and/or if i have any more questions
Edit: Ehhh does the app require root or not, you cant root without twrp so strange?
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I'm actually not sure.. Actually I think most of these flashing apps require root
Either way, following redpoint's advice and learning how to do it through fastboot will do you a ton of good-- if you ever get into a reboot loop or some other similar kind of crash, you'll definitely need to be familiar with adb and fastboot. Don't be afraid to settle in with a guide and go for it, the M8 is one of the safest devices to experiment with while s-on :laugh:
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I'm actually not sure.. Actually I think most of these flashing apps require root
Either way, following redpoint's advice and learning how to do it through fastboot will do you a ton of good-- if you ever get into a reboot loop or some other similar kind of crash, you'll definitely need to be familiar with adb and fastboot. Don't be afraid to settle in with a guide and go for it, the M8 is one of the safest devices to experiment with while s-on :laugh:
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Oohkay I'll give it a try after the Revenant that i am watching atm is finished! Sucks tho that unlocking the bootloader resets everything.
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Oohkay I'll give it a try after the Revenant that i am watching atm is finished! Sucks tho that unlocking the bootloader resets everything.
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You can back it up through ADB, so that you don't lose app progress The command sequence is as follows: (Thank you @xunholyx )
adb backup -apk -shared -all -f C:\Users\NAME\backup.ab to backup (replace "NAME" with your windows user name)
adb restore C:\Users\NAME\backup.ab to restore (replacing "NAME" again, of course)
This should allow you to back up your apps in their current state without root. I'd encourage using another backup service of some kind in order to save your contact info and the sort.. HTC Sync works if you want to keep it simple
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You can back it up through ADB, so that you don't lose app progress The command sequence is as follows: (Thank you @xunholyx )
adb backup -apk -shared -all -f C:\Users\NAME\backup.ab to backup (replace "NAME" with your windows user name)
adb restore C:\Users\NAME\backup.ab to restore (replacing "NAME" again, of course)
This should allow you to back up your apps in their current state without root. I'd encourage using another backup service of some kind in order to save your contact info and the sort.. HTC Sync works if you want to keep it simple
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I guess you would do that as first? Not while or after unlocking the bootloader?
And if i want to restore it, i guess i need to boot into fastboot and then run the command
TimBC said:
I guess you would do that as first? Not while or after unlocking the bootloader?
And if i want to restore it, i guess i need to boot into fastboot and then run the command
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Excuse my delay
Run the backup command while the phone is online and in android-- I do not believe it works during fastboot (I'm not at a computer, and am a wee rusty on this part)
Of course, make sure you do it before you unlock that bootloader
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Excuse my delay
Run the backup command while the phone is online and in android-- I do not believe it works during fastboot (I'm not at a computer, and am a wee rusty on this part)
Of course, make sure you do it before you unlock that bootloader
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I'll take a look, i am still deciding if i want to do this or not because its still under warranty and sometimes the top speaker acts a beet shady (cleaning it out with compressed air and a toothbrush and tapping it on the table helps to restore audio)
So maybe i'll wait, thanks for the help anyways
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The phone is s-on by default. S-off is the "modified" or non-stock state.
S-off costs $25 US by sunshine app. Its not needed to install a custom ROM or root, if that is your main reason for asking about it.
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TimBC said:
You can't brick this phone by flashing a ROM, rooting, etc.
In fact, its nearly impossible to brick s-on; and unless you start messing with s-off mods.
Just make a TWRP backup before flashing a ROM, or rooting. That way, if anything goes wrong and you find yourself unable to boot (I'm not a fan of the term "soft brick) just boot to recovery and restore your TWRP backup.
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Im with Marshmallow sense edition boot loader unlocked and s-on
and I'm rooted .
I have install adaway but the hosts file always go back to default.
It seems that I dont have write permission
how can i get write permissions ?
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ofir_a said:
redpoint73 said:
The phone is s-on by default. S-off is the "modified" or non-stock state.
S-off costs $25 US by sunshine app. Its not needed to install a custom ROM or root, if that is your main reason for asking about it.
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Im with Marshmallow sense edition boot loader unlocked and s-on
and I'm rooted .
I have install adaway but the hosts file always go back to default.
It seems that I dont have write permission
how can i get write permissions ?
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@ofir_a
Ehh I havent been on this forum very long but maybe its better to make your own post?
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ofir_a said:
redpoint73 said:
Im with Marshmallow sense edition boot loader unlocked and s-on
and I'm rooted .
I have install adaway but the hosts file always go back to default.
It seems that I dont have write permission
how can i get write permissions ?
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I agree that this post is off-topic from the original subject of the thread, and should be in another thread (either new thread, or there are others that discuss system write permissions).
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Run the backup command while the phone is online and in android-- I do not believe it works during fastboot (I'm not at a computer, and am a wee rusty on this part)
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That is correct, adb commands will not work in fastboot.
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Hi all,
I'm really out of touch with the scene so please go easy on me.
I rooted my European M9 a while ago and have TWRP recovery installed, S-On, Software version is 2.10.61.6, Baseband is 01.01_U11440601_83.06.50709G_F
The other day I got the Android 6.0 OTA update which I was not expecting as I was under the impression that since rooting (as has been the case with all my other Androids) OTAs would be disabled.
Just to see what would happen I accepted it, the device rebooted and of course loaded TWRP. So that's a no go.
Could someone please tell me what the best way of updating without having to lose all my data is?
S-off is the best and only way to save your data. Otherwise you need to go through the complex process of getting it back to official status.
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OK, what's the best way to get S-off? I see there's a $25 app some people are using, is there an alternative to that?
No alternative. Sunshine works great but be sure to read twice and press the button once..
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OK, thanks for the advice. So if I get S-OFF via Sunshine, what's next?
I have a full backup of my system before I rooted, can I not just flash back the stock recovery and then proceed with the OTA?
If not and I need to be S-OFF still then fine, just trying to understand why that is.
Thanks!
S-off just makes life easier for being able to run unsigned code. Like, unsigned roms will install.
If you flash the stock backup you still need to obtain official status to take the ota. This is known to bugger your phone if you get it wrong. S-off solves the buggered phones issue..
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OK, thanks for clarifying the info.
I'm now rooted, unlocked and s-off.
The backup of my recovery partition is "recovery.emmc.win", what's the process to flash that back to the phone and continue from there so I can accept the OTA?
Another thing - It's possible that I accepted another OTA since making that backup as I'm now on 2.10.61.6. I can't find a stock recovery for that version so does this affect the process?
Bump! Can anyone help me out here with the correct guide to follow please? Really don't want to mess this up!
Hi JonnyG1980, I am happy to help you but don't suppose you could upload your backup as I have been looking for it for ages?
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AirwolfUK said:
Hi JonnyG1980, I am happy to help you but don't suppose you could upload your backup as I have been looking for it for ages?
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My stock recovery backup? I'm not sure which version that is taken from as I'm pretty sure I accepted an OTA to get to the version I am on now.
Download the orange RUU.zip from here and place on your sdcard rename to 0PJAIMG.zip boot into download mode and it'll prompt you to flash make sure you backup all your data etc beforehand as this will wipe your device
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Download the orange RUU.zip from here and place on your sdcard rename to 0PJAIMG.zip boot into download mode and it'll prompt you to flash make sure you backup all your data etc beforehand as this will wipe your device
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I'm trying to update WITHOUT wiping my device. Hence going S-OFF.
liam_davenport said:
Download the orange RUU.zip from here and place on your sdcard rename to 0PJAIMG.zip boot into download mode and it'll prompt you to flash make sure you backup all your data etc beforehand as this will wipe your device
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Hi Liam, where / what RUU?
I am trying to get back to some release of stock to get the mm ota.
I think I have three choices?
1. Restore my 1.32.16.x backup and take the 2.10.61.x again then on to MM but I need stock 1.32.61.x recovery
2. Restore someone else's 2.10.61.x backup?
3. S-off
So if anyone has either 1 or 2 I would be very grateful.
Thanks -
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try to follow this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/one-m9/help/htc-one-m9-3-35-401-12-ruu-installer-t3318517
xyqtt said:
try to follow this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/one-m9/help/htc-one-m9-3-35-401-12-ruu-installer-t3318517
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Yes but I need the specific RUU first!
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Sorry if I'm repeating myself, but could anyone explain the benefits of S=Off again to me?
I've tried various RUU to update my phone and all have rejected the CID (ORANG001) so I've had no option than to use one with a matching base (x.x.61.x) to my existing rom. I was under the impression that the CID was made irrelevant or could be changed, but I can find no reference on how to go about this.
As I couldn't find my current RUU, or the latest MM release I had to go with 1.32.61.15, has this downgrade been permitted by being S-Off?
If you didn't change your CID then being s-off enabled you to downgrade.
As a reference, I am still s-on and cannot downgrade to 1.32.x from 2.10.x
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If you didn't change your CID then being s-off enabled you to downgrade.
As a reference, I am still s-on and cannot downgrade to 1.32.x from 2.10.x
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Thanks, I think I get it now. Now just the question of whether to re-root or not remains.
Hi johnny did you achieve s-off? If so, how? Also, did you get to download and install the ota?
1) Unlock your phone with htcdev.com or s-off it with sunshine http://theroot.ninja (using built in temproot)
2) flash latest twrp from http://twrp.me
3) Using adb, in twrp run - adb shell "echo KEEPFORCEENCRYPT=true>>/data/.supersu"
4) flash latest supersu from http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133
Old guide removed as its no longer needed
How to Unlock your HTC 10 Bootloader with HTCdev.com Video
https://youtu.be/gdYTeZ2pOUk
How to Root the HTC 10 and Install TWRP Recovery
https://youtu.be/btdllA1vlqI
How to S off the HTC 10 with SunShine App
https://youtu.be/mo6S9lLluJw
Big thanks to Jcase for the nice guide
See more Videos on the HTC 10 HERE
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Saved for video that i am working on to show case these steps
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thats what im waiting for!! :good:
Hey all
Ran into a bit of a problem. I followed another sites instructions on rooting the HTC10 which basically said : Unlock Bootloader > Flash TWRP > Install SuperSU > Reboot phone.
What it didn't include was backing up the System Image.
Now, the phone will not recognize my SIM card at all.
Does anyone have a system image backup I can use to get the SIM working again ?
CID: VODAP021
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Hey all
Ran into a bit of a problem. I followed another sites instructions on rooting the HTC10 which basically said : Unlock Bootloader > Flash TWRP > Install SuperSU > Reboot phone.
What it didn't include was backing up the System Image.
Now, the phone will not recognize my SIM card at all.
Does anyone have a system image backup I can use to get the SIM working again ?
CID: VODAP021
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This may help: http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-10/how-to/stock-stock-collection-recovery-ruu-ota-t3359297
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This may help: http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-10/how-to/stock-stock-collection-recovery-ruu-ota-t3359297
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I've already checked that thread (actually, was the first place I checked)
Couldn't see a CID for VODAP021
Is there another Backup image I can use that would be compatible ?
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I've already checked that thread (actually, was the first place I checked)
Couldn't see a CID for VODAP021
Is there another Backup image I can use that would be compatible ?
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You try formatting data? Obviously back everything up to external SD or computer beforehand.
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You try formatting data? Obviously back everything up to external SD or computer beforehand.
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That was a oversight on my behalf. Besides, never needed to do anything like that on the M8, so it didn't really cross my mind at the time.
Anyway, its been done. Any way to recovery it now ?
Maybe with a stock ROM ?
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[*]7) Reboot twrp with "adb reboot recovery"
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Thanks for this guide and your teams' fast support of the 10. It's really appreciated. I got S-Off without issue.
One note about the guide, reboot to recovery does not currently work. It will only reboot to download, bootloader or system and attempting to reboot to recovery will reboot to system instead. @Captain_Throwback indicated this is a known issue with the current build of TWRP.
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TRLOS said:
That was a oversight on my behalf. Besides, never needed to do anything like that on the M8, so it didn't really cross my mind at the time.
Anyway, its been done. Any way to recovery it now ?
Maybe with a stock ROM ?
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You can't even boot now?
Jut an FYI on VZW 10, you need to check oem unlock in developer options to unlock bootloader BUT it's not there. I assume Verizon hid it.
@jcase many thanks for this man! Now I have an idea of what to do next week.
Will donate in the form of buying sunshine again for sure. :good:
thanks @jcase for the tutorial
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Thanks for this guide and your teams' fast support of the 10. It's really appreciated. I got S-Off without issue.
One note about the guide, reboot to recovery does not currently work. It will only reboot to download, bootloader or system and attempting to reboot to recovery will reboot to system instead. @Captain_Throwback indicated this is a known issue with the current build of TWRP.
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You can't even boot now?
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After some tinkering around and with everyone's help on this site, I found a stock twrp backup which got the SIM working again.
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That was a oversight on my behalf. Besides, never needed to do anything like that on the M8, so it didn't really cross my mind at the time.
Anyway, its been done. Any way to recovery it now ?
Maybe with a stock ROM ?
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Have you tried re-locking the bootloader and using HTC's RUU for your device? Screwed up my previous phones and restored them using RUU. It will delete ALL data including TWRP though
Anyone got help with command promts etc, step by step for terminal with a Mac? With regards to HTC Dev part?
Clearly i'm not that super on it, but follow guides pretty well and have been able to do the HTC M7 but forgotten all the terminal parts..
jollywhitefoot said:
Thanks for this guide and your teams' fast support of the 10. It's really appreciated. I got S-Off without issue.
One note about the guide, reboot to recovery does not currently work. It will only reboot to download, bootloader or system and attempting to reboot to recovery will reboot to system instead. @Captain_Throwback indicated this is a known issue with the current build of TWRP.
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Thanks, fixed
Ndaoud360 said:
Jut an FYI on VZW 10, you need to check oem unlock in developer options to unlock bootloader BUT it's not there. I assume Verizon hid it.
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Enabling this would not enable unlocking the bootloader, even if you could reach it in the UI.
Verizon users need to just wait a bit for a pure SunShine solution
i have the U.S. version O.S. 1.21.617.3...i havent seen anyone with the same version post anything about being successfully able to root and S-off the device. which i am very anxious to do. has this been done yet??
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i have the U.S. version O.S. 1.21.617.3...i havent seen anyone with the same version post anything about being successfully able to root and S-off the device. which i am very anxious to do. has this been done yet??
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I have that one. Not a problem. Just follow the guide. Make sure to use the uhl version of twrp not the wl version.
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I have that one. Not a problem. Just follow the guide. Make sure to use the uhl version of twrp not the wl version.
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okay thanks, i was told to use the wl version even though it wasnt really tested out yet. i'm going to give it a try and hopefully have no issues.
thanks again
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okay thanks, i was told to use the wl version even though it wasnt really tested out yet. i'm going to give it a try and hopefully have no issues.
thanks again
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It's been tested out...by me...and external SD will not mount in twrp. So you won't be able to make a backup. Uhl works perfectly. Captain throwback even said in the thread that he didn't need to make the wl version. He thought the uhl version wouldn't even boot...but I confirmed that it would.
Hi all, I am playing around with an HTC m8 to decide if I should use it as replacement of my Nexus 4 (so far, too big and heavy ).
But well, I unlocked the phone and installed TWRP. All worked fine, but then I flashed supersu and I'm stucked in a boot loop. I am reading a lot of things but I am unsure about what to do now and how to actually root the phone and start installing a different ROM as I don't know what´s the phone model. It says M8_UL in fastboot...
I´m looking at this but not sure if this phone is gpe.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/general/root-root-marshmallow-gpe-supersu-t3242210
Any ideas?
Thanks!
1. flash TWRP 3.0.20
2. boot TWRP
3. copy SuperSU v.[2].56 zip to SD card of device in TWRP if on Marshmallow.
4. Flash SuperSu v.[2].56 zip
5. You should boot if you were booting before flashing TWRP.
EDIT: corrected SuperSU version.
spideyngo said:
1. flash TWRP 3.0.20
2. boot TWRP
3. copy SuperSU v.1.56 zip to SD card of device in TWRP if on Marshmallow.
4. Flash SuperSu v.1.56 zip
5. You should boot if you were booting before flashing TWRP.
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I did that but still stuck in the HTC screen. I flashed 1.56 and I have TWRP 3.0.20 but I'm S-ON, does it matter?
Thanks,
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I am reading a lot of things but I am unsure about what to do now and how to actually root the phone and start installing a different ROM
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You don't need to root in order to install a custom ROM. Once you have TWRP installed, just put a ROM on the phone (download ROM direct to phone, copy to SD card, adb push, etc.), boot into TWRP, and install the ROM (also recommended to backup the stock ROM before flashing a custom ROM, and also do default wipe in TWRP before ROM flash - data, cache and Dalvik).
All custom ROMs are pre-rooted, so you don't need to root separately after flashing a ROM, either. Although, some AOSP based ROMs need root enabled in phone Settings>Developer's Options.
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frozst said:
I did that but still stuck in the HTC screen. I flashed 1.56 and I have TWRP 3.0.20 but I'm S-ON, does it matter?
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S-on is fine. I don't know why the previous user stated SuperSU 1.56. That build is ancient, and will definitely not work on Marshmallow. Might be a typo, or they were just thinking of the wrong number (maybe 2.56).
Latest stable version SuperSU 2.76 is recommended for rooting Marshmallow: https://download.chainfire.eu/969/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.76-20160630161323.zip
But as already mentioned, you don't need root to flash custom ROMs.
frozst said:
I did that but still stuck in the HTC screen. I flashed 1.56 and I have TWRP 3.0.20 but I'm S-ON, does it matter?
Thanks,
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EDIT: SuperSU version 2.56. Sorry about that.
I am have an AT&T HTC One M8 on stock Marshmallow. SuperSU 2.76 puts my Marshmallow M8 in a boot loop. You may need to flash a rooted stock ROM to repair booting. S-off not needed, but makes your life easier.
Thanks! the problem was the old SU version, solved now and testing different ROMs. Any recomendations?
spideyngo said:
I am have an AT&T HTC One M8 on stock Marshmallow. SuperSU 2.76 puts my Marshmallow M8 in a boot loop.
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Hadn't heard that. I wonder if its a known issue experienced by others? If so, I'll fall back to my previous recommendation to use 2.65, which was the former "latest" STABLE version; and no complaints that I am aware of.
Hello, HTC One M9 (Sprint here) I'm stuck in a bootloop too after unlocking the bootloader and installing SU. Tried several version of SuperSU without anyluck. Can anyone help please ?
kbytes said:
Hello, HTC One M9 (Sprint here) I'm stuck in a bootloop too after unlocking the bootloader and installing SU. Tried several version of SuperSU without anyluck. Can anyone help please ?
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This forum is for the M8, any advice you get may not be correct. Post in the M9 forum.
But what I can say, is if you say "several version" SuperSU is not specific enough (when you post to the correct device forum). Be specific as to what version numbers you tried. Nobody can help, if you don't give the proper info to see what you did wrong. In particular, you need to provide info on what Android version your phone is currently on, what TWRP version, what SuperSU version(s) you tried.
But again, post to the M9 forum, not here.
Stuck on HTC Screen.
I've read through here and see that someone got their M8 off of the HTC start screen. I've installed the SuperSU, and TWRP, the phone restarted and now is stuck on the HTC screen. I am unable to hard reset the phone at all. Its stuck on that screen. Help?
weismanak said:
I've read through here and see that someone got their M8 off of the HTC start screen. I've installed the SuperSU, and TWRP, the phone restarted and now is stuck on the HTC screen. I am unable to hard reset the phone at all. Its stuck on that screen. Help?
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You probably used an old version TWRP and/or old version SuperSU.
TWRP 3.0.2 and SuperSU 2.76 is recommended.
Hold power+vol up for a minute or so, to force a reboot. Once the screen goes dark to reboot, let go of the buttons, and only hold vol down. Don't let go of vol down, until you are in bootloader. If the phone just gets stuck on the logo screen again, you just got the timing wrong; either didn't start pressing vol down soon enough, or let go too early. Just repeat the process, until you get to bootloader.
From there, restore TWRP backup (which you should always make before attempting to root) and try again, with the proper versions TWRP and SuperSU.
If no TWRP backup, flash proper version TWRP in fastboot, then get proper version SuperSU to the phone (adb push, or put the file on SD card).
Still stuck in boot loop... but different place.
Whew!! OK, so I got past that hurdle (Thank you so much). I'm using the WinDroid Toolkit version 3.1 to unlock the bootloader, flash the TWRP, then flash the SuperSU. The phone is now stuck at the bootloader. If I select "Recovery" it simply comes back to the "Fastboot-usb". I've attached a screen shot (maybe) to demonstrate what I'm seeing on the phone.
*** Software status: Modified ***
*** RELOCKED ***
*** Security Warning ***
M8_UL_CA PVT SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-3.19.0.000
[email protected]
Open DSP-v56.2.2-00593-M8974_FO.0126
OS-6.20.502.5
eMMC-boot 2048MB
Apr 14 2016,19:39:46.0
HBOOT
<VOL UP> to previous item
<VOL DOWN> to next item
<POWER> to select item
FASTBOOT
RECOVERY
FACTORY RESET
SIMLOCK
CHECK SMARTSD
IMAGE CRC
SHOW BARCODE
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Thanks for all your help, I'm a noOb to this process. Recent convert from iOS.
weismanak said:
I'm using the WinDroid Toolkit version 3.1 to unlock the bootloader, flash the TWRP, then flash the SuperSU. .
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Meaning you used the TWRP version and SuperSU version included with the toolkit? If so, that toolkit hasn't been updated in a long time, and likely is not using the versions TWRP and SuperSU that I specified previously.
Additionally, I don't personally recommend using such toolkits. Doing so robs you of a valuable learning experience, and therefore guarantees that you stay a n00b. Also, the toolkits constitute an additional point of failure (even when they are updated) that is not necessary. I've often seen processes fail using the toolkits, when the exact same steps complete just fine if done "manually".
Since it appears you've successfully unlocked the bootloader (can be verified if it says UNLOCKED near the top of the bootloader screen), than I would advise:
1) Manually flash TWRP 3.0.2 with fastboot using the instructions here: https://twrp.me/devices/htconem8gsm.html
2) Download SuperSU 2.76 from here, and put it on SD card (alternately, adb push to phone - but that may be a bit complicated for you).
3) Boot into TWRP, under Install, navigate to the SuperSU 2.76 zip, and flash it.
redpoint73 said:
You don't need to root in order to install a custom ROM. Once you have TWRP installed, just put a ROM on the phone (download ROM direct to phone, copy to SD card, adb push, etc.), boot into TWRP, and install the ROM (also recommended to backup the stock ROM before flashing a custom ROM, and also do default wipe in TWRP before ROM flash - data, cache and Dalvik).
All custom ROMs are pre-rooted, so you don't need to root separately after flashing a ROM, either. Although, some AOSP based ROMs need root enabled in phone Settings>Developer's Options.
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S-on is fine. I don't know why the previous user stated SuperSU 1.56. That build is ancient, and will definitely not work on Marshmallow. Might be a typo, or they were just thinking of the wrong number (maybe 2.56).
Latest stable version SuperSU 2.76 is recommended for rooting Marshmallow: https://download.chainfire.eu/969/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.76-20160630161323.zip
But as already mentioned, you don't need root to flash custom ROMs.
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but when checked with root checker, it is showing not rooted. i'm not able to install root apps like flashify, supersu, root explorer. they all say that the phone is not rooted. i'm on mokee 60.1 release running on my redmi 2
ajay vadaparthi said:
but when checked with root checker, it is showing not rooted. i'm not able to install root apps like flashify, supersu, root explorer. they all say that the phone is not rooted. i'm on mokee 60.1 release running on my redmi 2
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have you flashed the latest supersu.zip ?
does the flashing process ended with success ?
you may try to enable root in developer options and see
also you are in the wrong forum
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Can I re-flash SuperSU over an existing one?
Hi - Long time listener, first time caller!
So, I have a similar issue. After having my HTC M9 for almost 2 years, I decided to take the plunge and get the bootloader unlocked in order for me to update to v7 Nougat (currently on v6 Marshmellow) as Vodafone UK are a little slow in getting the update push out.
I followed a UTube video and all seemed to be going well after I restarted the handset after the bootloader unlock. I then had to enable the Dev Options and enable the USB Debugging in order for me to flash SuperSU 2.46 via TWRP 3.0.2.0.
However, TWRP informed me that the root was successful and to go ahead and reboot. Which I did. But it's now stuck on the HTC One splashscreen and won't proceed any further.
I still have access to TWRP and my PC was able to find the phone when connected with a usb cable (so in a state of softbrick). The FOOLISH thing I now realise, is that I didn't do a back-up of the stock ROM before flashing SuperSU. I've tried to search for a suitable RUU that I can download and get back to stock ROM (and then to unlock the bootloader so I can get v7 Nougat OTA). I'm surprised that there isn't a suitable RUU for my device (details below) and the 2 zips that I have downloaded via XDA simply wouldn't extract for me to get into the tool to flash the stock.
I've decided to go for a custom ROM (one that is with Nougat architecture/feel) if I can't allocate an RUU for my device.
I've come across too many forums and advice that I'm now overloaded with info and not sure which one to follow! Any help would be greatly appreciated as this device is one of the best handsets I've ever had (I've had handsets from early 2000's inc. an iPoo) and need to get it back up and running.
From the bootloader menu these are the details I have:
HTC_HIMA UHL PVT S-ON
LK - 1.0.0.0000
Radio - 01.01_U11440792_96.00.51201G_F
OpenDSP - 15.6.1.0052.8994_1026
OS - 3.35.161.12
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MRA58K_Release-Keys
This is a UK Vodafone carrier, model OPJA100 fcc id NM8OPJA100 M9u.
As the title of this thread suggests; can I simply delete the SuperSU v2.46 zip from the root directory, and download / paste SuperSU v2.76 to fix the stuck bootloader screen?
Or, as I have 2 downloads of the RUU.zip file, can I rename one, place it on my external SD card (64gb), go to bootloader and let the device install the stock?
As this device is softbricked, I'm open to suggestions for either stock ROM or custom ROM install.
Thanks in advance.
tigarstyle said:
Hi - Long time listener, first time caller!
So, I have a similar issue. After having my HTC M9 for almost 2 years, I decided to take the plunge and get the bootloader unlocked in order for me to update to v7 Nougat (currently on v6 Marshmellow) as Vodafone UK are a little slow in getting the update push out.
I followed a UTube video and all seemed to be going well after I restarted the handset after the bootloader unlock. I then had to enable the Dev Options and enable the USB Debugging in order for me to flash SuperSU 2.46 via TWRP 3.0.2.0.
However, TWRP informed me that the root was successful and to go ahead and reboot. Which I did. But it's now stuck on the HTC One splashscreen and won't proceed any further.
I still have access to TWRP and my PC was able to find the phone when connected with a usb cable (so in a state of softbrick). The FOOLISH thing I now realise, is that I didn't do a back-up of the stock ROM before flashing SuperSU. I've tried to search for a suitable RUU that I can download and get back to stock ROM (and then to unlock the bootloader so I can get v7 Nougat OTA). I'm surprised that there isn't a suitable RUU for my device (details below) and the 2 zips that I have downloaded via XDA simply wouldn't extract for me to get into the tool to flash the stock.
I've decided to go for a custom ROM (one that is with Nougat architecture/feel) if I can't allocate an RUU for my device.
I've come across too many forums and advice that I'm now overloaded with info and not sure which one to follow! Any help would be greatly appreciated as this device is one of the best handsets I've ever had (I've had handsets from early 2000's inc. an iPoo) and need to get it back up and running.
From the bootloader menu these are the details I have:
HTC_HIMA UHL PVT S-ON
LK - 1.0.0.0000
Radio - 01.01_U11440792_96.00.51201G_F
OpenDSP - 15.6.1.0052.8994_1026
OS - 3.35.161.12
Dec 17 2015, 00:40:10 (671447)
MRA58K_Release-Keys
This is a UK Vodafone carrier, model OPJA100 fcc id NM8OPJA100 M9u.
As the title of this thread suggests; can I simply delete the SuperSU v2.46 zip from the root directory, and download / paste SuperSU v2.76 to fix the stuck bootloader screen?
Or, as I have 2 downloads of the RUU.zip file, can I rename one, place it on my external SD card (64gb), go to bootloader and let the device install the stock?
As this device is softbricked, I'm open to suggestions for either stock ROM or custom ROM install.
Thanks in advance.
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your first post in the wrong forum this forum for m8 )
if you can flash a rom then flash it,will save the hassle of flashing RUU
and you used an outdated version of supersu ( i don't know if this will fix it but try to flash the latest version on top the older )
you can rename the RUU to 0PJAIMG.zip and put it in the sd card root ( formatted as fat32 or exfat , 3.xx can flash RUU from exfat cards ) then reboot to download mode and follow the instruction
if you have any question ask in the m9 forum as you may get a wrong answer here :silly:
Thanks a lot. I didn't realise this forum was for M8 only, my mistake. I've now posted in the correct forum.
I'll see what they suggest, but I didn't want to flash another SuperSU on top of another in case my phone was hard bricked. I guess I'm lucky that I have a connection with the PC as I can see the internal storage of my device still and I still have access to TWRP.
One thing that the other forums I've read so far didn't mention, is whether or not it matters that I can't extract the RUU.zip file on my PC. I'm I supposed to just place it on the SD Card and let it flash the Stock ROM, or do I need to extract the zip file in order to get to the utility program? Just thought it might be worth sharing for anyone who is on M8 and stuck on the HTC One splashscreen like I am.
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I'll see what they suggest, but I didn't want to flash another SuperSU on top of another in case my phone was hard bricked.
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If the phone was hard bricked, you wouldn't be able to flash anything. The screen wouldn't come on at all. A hard brick means you need to open the phone to repair it (new motherboard or JTAG, at a minimum). You don't have a hard brick.
Do you mean to ask if flashing the proper SuperSU would brick the phone (if its safe to flash)? If that is the question, you best direct it to folks knowledgeable to the M9. On the M8, its fine to flash the newer SuperSU (and the proper fix after flashing obsolete SuperSU). But that doesn't meant the M9 is the same. And following advice meant for another device can possibly damage the device.
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One thing that the other forums I've read so far didn't mention, is whether or not it matters that I can't extract the RUU.zip file on my PC. I'm I supposed to just place it on the SD Card and let it flash the Stock ROM, or do I need to extract the zip file in order to get to the utility program?
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Nowhere in any instructions for flashing RUU.zip will you see anything about extracting files from the RUU.zip.
Therefore, don't do it.
The file is encrypted and signed. Even if you were able to extract anything, you wouldn't be able to flash it with s-on (s-on can't flash unsigned RUU zips).
Excellent, thank you. I was wondering why the zip file wouldn't extract on the PC. I saw videos explaining that in other to get to Stock ROM, you'd do it via the RUU.zip. So when I downloaded the RUU.zip Stock ROM file, I thought I had to extract the zip in order to get to the application, then flash the device.
Thanks for taking the time out to explain in detail...much appreciated.