HI can I flash marshmallow firmware RUU on top of a lolipop rom currently installed on the phone? so many cases here and I want them to help because they always brick when they are updating because most of them is s-off
imfuzzyyy said:
HI can I flash marshmallow firmware RUU on top of a lolipop rom currently installed on the phone?
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Yes.
Note that you need to run the RUU that matches your CID and MID.
imfuzzyyy said:
so many cases here and I want them to help because they always brick when they are updating because most of them is s-off
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You mean the phone gets stuck when trying to OTA?
S-off doesn't affect OTA. But if you have modified ROM (custom ROM, root - even if unrooted, etc.) or custom recovery, that will get the phone stuck while trying to OTA.
redpoint73 said:
Yes.
Note that you need to run the RUU that matches your CID and MID.
You mean the phone gets stuck when trying to OTA?
S-off doesn't affect OTA. But if you have modified ROM (custom ROM, root - even if unrooted, etc.) or custom recovery, that will get the phone stuck while trying to OTA.
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their software status is official and I think also stock reco i dont know why when they take OTA it bricks their phone, they are almost supercid so the one I will look out is thei mid right? the OPIMG61000 something right?
imfuzzyyy said:
their software status is official and I think also stock reco i dont know why when they take OTA it bricks their phone?
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This can just happen for no reason. You will see on this forum, there are a number of folks that are fully stock, never modded (never unlocked bootloader, root, etc.) that got stuck trying to OTA to MM.
imfuzzyyy said:
they are almost supercid so the one I will look out is thei mid right? the OPIMG61000 something right?
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Right.
Related
Gentleman (and why not, ladies):
Installed yesterday a stock GPE 4.4.3 version on my M8. I'm S-ON, stock recovery and rooted.
Just received the info for the 4.4.4 OTA update. My CID is also already set to GOOGL001.
Is it risky to just let it do it's thing? I know that I'll lose root, but is there a problem besides that? Will the process complete sucessfully?
Anyone?
Why don't you just flash the pre-rooted 4.4.4 GPE ruu?
HTC One M8
I believe that S-OFF is needed and Firewater didn't worked with my phone.
felipaopl said:
I believe that S-OFF is needed and Firewater didn't worked with my phone.
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You think s-off is needed for OTA? Why would you think that?
As long as your are stock ROM and stock recovery, the OTA install will be fine.
redpoint73 said:
You think s-off is needed for OTA? Why would you think that?
As long as your are stock ROM and stock recovery, the OTA install will be fine.
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wOUld this be the case if my cid was telst001
stuck on 3.18 firmware cant get s-off and unsure if i can change cid without it
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noone606 said:
wOUld this be the case if my cid was telst001
stuck on 3.18 firmware cant get s-off and unsure if i can change cid without it
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You can't change CID without it. Have you tried Sunshine S-Off? Firewater doesn't work anymore.
Tried sunshine but need to go to a more stock rom i guess, on sinless gpe at the moment its 4.4.4 and working fine?
Not as good a battery life as i had before on viper but new viper will install but no wifi
You need the latest firmware with the new 4.4.4 roms. Read the viper site very carefully and it explains why
Can I downgrade my Verizon M8 to 4.4.3?
aaronfrickinaustin said:
Can I downgrade my Verizon M8 to 4.4.3?
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Quite sure you can, just find the VZW 4.4.3 firmware and flash it then flash a 4.4.3 ROM. Or if there is a 4.4.3 RUU you could do that as it'll flash everything including firmware, ROM, etc.
You need to be S-OFF to flash firmware or do an RUU though.
S1L3nTShaDoWz said:
Quite sure you can, just find the VZW 4.4.3 firmware and flash it then flash a 4.4.3 ROM. Or if there is a 4.4.3 RUU you could do that as it'll flash everything including firmware, ROM, etc.
You need to be S-OFF to flash firmware or do an RUU though.
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I'm not S-OFF, is there any way to do it, or do I just have to wait until I can get S-OFF on 4.4.4?
aaronfrickinaustin said:
I'm not S-OFF, is there any way to do it, or do I just have to wait until I can get S-OFF on 4.4.4?
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If you took the official 4.4.4 update you will have to wait for S-off , m sure Sunshine devs will create an exploit
If I'm right you probably don't even have an unlocked boot loader correct me if I'm wrong
spinninbsod said:
If I'm right you probably don't even have an unlocked boot loader correct me if I'm wrong
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Nope, no idea how, I haven't had an HTC phone on VZW since my Incredible tbh
aaronfrickinaustin said:
Can I downgrade my Verizon M8 to 4.4.3?
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I'd like to know this as well, but for a Rogers Canada HTC One M8. I can't find a clear answer with step by steps on how to do this.
sterod said:
I'd like to know this as well, but for a Rogers Canada HTC One M8. I can't find a clear answer with step by steps on how to do this.
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Its not clear what you or the OP are asking exactly. If the intent is to "downgrade" to run firewater, then NO you can't do it.
If already s-off, just flash the desired firmware by fastboot and restore a stock nandroid.
redpoint73 said:
Its not clear what you or the OP are asking exactly. If the intent is to "downgrade" to run firewater, then NO you can't do it.
If already s-off, just flash the desired firmware by fastboot and restore a stock nandroid.
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Not looking to run firewater. Just want to go back to 4.4.3. Running the stock rom, got the OTA 4.4.4 last week and don't like it.
redpoint73 said:
Its not clear what you or the OP are asking exactly. If the intent is to "downgrade" to run firewater, then NO you can't do it.
If already s-off, just flash the desired firmware by fastboot and restore a stock nandroid.
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That's what I wanted to know, thanks
This kinda sucks. Broke my original M8 and the replacement came with 4.4.4 on it so I'm stuck with a stock HTC phone. I want my GPE 5.0 ROM back! Stupid Verizon.
Hey guys !
As the title suggests. What does that mean? and how do i revert to official locked ?
I have s-on and have rooted and installed twrp, and cwm afterwards. And decided to go back to stock( because the current methods of changing to s-off are not working) by flashing through cwm a RUU backup. And flashing the stock recovery afterwards. I have also declined root access when prompted by cwm after RUU install.
What can I do to return to 100% stock ?
After entering fastboot The first text is ***MODIFIED*** and at os there is blank space. I want to return my phone to out of the box state.
sherbibv said:
Hey guys !
As the title suggests. What does that mean? and how do i revert to official locked ?
I have s-on and have rooted and installed twrp, and cwm afterwards. And decided to go back to stock( because the current methods of changing to s-off are not working) by flashing through cwm a RUU backup. And flashing the stock recovery afterwards. I have also declined root access when prompted by cwm after RUU install.
What can I do to return to 100% stock ?
After entering fastboot The first text is ***MODIFIED*** and at os there is blank space. I want to return my phone to out of the box state.
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You need S-OFF. With S-ON you cannot remove the 'MODIFIED' text.
XSL-FO said:
You need S-OFF. With S-ON you cannot remove the 'MODIFIED' text.
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I don't just want to remove the text. I want the whole rom to be brand new and stock. And LOCKED
sherbibv said:
I don't just want to remove the text. I want the whole rom to be brand new and stock. And LOCKED
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You must S-OFF. Remove texts, unroot, relock bootloader and go S-ON.
sherbibv said:
I don't just want to remove the text. I want the whole rom to be brand new and stock. And LOCKED
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Doesn't matter, you can restore stock ROM until the cows come home. You won't be able to change the modified flag in the bootloader. You need S-OFF to change the text to "official" just like you'll need S-OFF to change the bootloader "locked" text to "Locked" and not "Relocked" if you relock the bootloader.
You will NOT be able to have it show the same way it was "out of box" if you do NOT have S-OFF.
So the only way is to buy the s-off service with 25$ right?
BerndM14 said:
Doesn't matter, you can restore stock ROM until the cows come home. You won't be able to change the modified flag in the bootloader. You need S-OFF to change the text to "official" just like you'll need S-OFF to change the bootloader "locked" text to "Locked" and not "Relocked" if you relock the bootloader.
You will NOT be able to have it show the same way it was "out of box" if you do NOT have S-OFF.
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Sorry for the noob question, but what does modified imply ? What does it mean exactly?
sherbibv said:
Sorry for the noob question, but what does modified imply ? What does it mean exactly?
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It means unlocked botloader and of course rooted. It means that you have tampered with the software.
XSL-FO said:
It means unlocked botloader and of course rooted. It means that you have tampered with the software.
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But I can continue running like this without a problem right?
It won't cause any instability ?
And also, can I install OTAs?
sherbibv said:
But I can continue running like this without a problem right?
It won't cause any instability ?
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Any at all. You can run it safely like this.
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Any at all. You can run it safely like this.
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what about OTAs?
sherbibv said:
what about OTAs?
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You will be able to recieve OTA's but if you want to install them you will need to go back to stock recovery. Easy. After OTA flash again a custom one.
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You will be able to recieve OTA's but if you want to install them you will need to go back to stock recovery. Easy. After OTA flash again a custom one.
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I'm currently on stock recovery
sherbibv said:
I'm currently on stock recovery
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It's ok. Keep it if you want.
sherbibv said:
I'm currently on stock recovery
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Then you're fine.
Rooted, S-OFF, Modified status, none of those will prevent OTA updates. You MUST have stock reocovery and stock ROM for OTA updates i.e No changes to system files, no deleted apps, no xposed framework.
If all those are stock you can get and install OTA no problem. Don't even have to relock the bootloader for it.
BerndM14 said:
Then you're fine.
Rooted, S-OFF, Modified status, none of those will prevent OTA updates. You MUST have stock reocovery and stock ROM for OTA updates i.e No changes to system files, no deleted apps, no xposed framework.
If all those are stock you can get and install OTA no problem. Don't even have to relock the bootloader for it.
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I had Xposed and still I was able to upgrade.
Thanks allot guys !
Have e great day ! :good:
sherbibv said:
Thanks allot guys !
Have e great day ! :good:
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You too. Good luck.
If I want to convert my carrier locked m8, Vodafone, to 401 unlocked, what is the correct steps and sequence ?
Am I right with this...
1. S-off with sunshine after taking out box AND before taking any ota updates.
2. Install custom recovery. (So I can flash stock 401 ROM)
3. Flash firmware that matches ROM
4. Flash stock recovery.
The only real doubts I have are the order of steps especially firmware and ROM.
Is it firmware or ROM first ?
Thanks
Sent from M8
Hi,
If it's a GSM phone, Here's the guide for it,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708567
Good luck!
Thanks for reply but it's not sim unlock I want. I want to convert it from Vodafone UK software to stock wwe, 401, system.
I know the steps, just wondering that I've got the correct sequence in my op.
It is gsm because it's a UK phone.
Thanks
Sent from M8
10rdan said:
Thanks for reply but it's not sim unlock I want. I want to convert it from Vodafone UK software to stock wwe, 401, system.
I know the steps, just wondering that I've got the correct sequence in my op.
It is gsm because it's a UK phone.
Thanks
Sent from M8
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the only drawback to doing the firmware after the rom is the rom will not have wifi on the old firmware
So the correct order is
unlock bootloader
flash custom recovery / root
s-off
flash firmware
flash rom
flash stock recovery
take updates
clsA said:
the only drawback to doing the firmware after the rom is the rom will not have wifi on the old firmware
So the correct order is
unlock bootloader
flash custom recovery / root
s-off
flash firmware
flash rom
flash stock recovery
take updates
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Ok, thanks. Just wanted it confirmed before I "melted" the phone.
Sent from M8
clsA said:
the only drawback to doing the firmware after the rom is the rom will not have wifi on the old firmware
So the correct order is
unlock bootloader
flash custom recovery / root
s-off
flash firmware
flash rom
flash stock recovery
take updates
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Been thinking about this, cause I like to have things clear before starting.
If I s-off with sunshine, because it will unlock bootloader without using HTCdev, then
1. Flash TWRP
2. Take nand
3. Then run this https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95784891001609293
4. Take any ota updates
Will that remove the need to flash 401 firmware, ROM and stock recovery as 3 individual processes ?
Thanks
Edit, will change cid to HTC__001 before running RUU.
Sent from M8
10rdan said:
Been thinking about this, cause I like to have things clear before starting.
If I s-off with sunshine, because it will unlock bootloader without using HTCdev, then
1. Flash TWRP
2. Take nand
3. Then run this https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95784891001609293
4. Take any ota updates
Will that remove the need to flash 401 firmware, ROM and stock recovery as 3 individual processes ?
Thanks
Edit, will change cid to HTC__001 before running RUU.
Sent from M8
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The RUU will certainly shorten the update process ...Running Sunshine to unlock the bootloader without Root could be a problem
clsA said:
The RUU will certainly shorten the update process ...Running Sunshine to unlock the bootloader without Root could be a problem
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Sunshine unlocked my bootloader ok with the m8 I'm using just now. Can't remember which hboot I was on at the time. Wasn't rooted, completely stock.
That's why I intend using sunshine BEFORE I take any ota updates, ie, as soon as I get it out the box.
Didn't use sunshine to, primarily, unlock bootloader at the time. It was a welcome "extra".
Cheers
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Copied from Sunshine web site........
SunShine unlocks your device's bootloader and sets it to s-off (HTC ONLY). SunShine does NOT install root binaries on the device. There are a few ways to root your device after using SunShine. The most common and reliable method would be to flash TWRP recovery to your device via fastboot, and flash the root binaries or a rooted ROM from within TWRP.
Sent from M8
Did this yesterday on my new m8. Worked flawlessly with temp root. Rooted after using adb and flashed SuperSU.
Same Question...
So, i've been reading a lot but still don't understand everything right...
I already use sunshine and now my AT&T (4.4.3 by RUU (this)) is s-off and bootloader unlocked. What should be my next step? Just run that RUU that you post will work? And after that i can flash any ROM that need 4.4.4?
guire01 said:
So, i've been reading a lot but still don't understand everything right...
I already use sunshine and now my AT&T (4.4.3 by RUU (this)) is s-off and bootloader unlocked. What should be my next step? Just run that RUU that you post will work? And after that i can flash any ROM that need 4.4.4?
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What are you trying to do exactly? If your intent is to convert to WWE version, or run the phone on non-AT&T networks, that what you describe is probably right.
If you intend to just update firmware and run the phone on AT&T's network, I don't personally recommend the WWE firmware, as it has caused issues for a lot of folks on AT&T.
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What are you trying to do exactly? If your intent is to convert to WWE version, or run the phone on non-AT&T networks, that what you describe is probably right.
If you intend to just update firmware and run the phone on AT&T's network, I don't personally recommend the WWE firmware, as it has caused issues for a lot of folks on AT&T.
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Thanks for answer! I Already use my phone on non-AT&T netwoorks, as i am from Brazil. I also planning flash Android Revolution or maybe SkyDragon, and both require 4.4.4.
guire01 said:
Thanks for answer! I Already use my phone on non-AT&T netwoorks, as i am from Brazil. I also planning flash Android Revolution or maybe SkyDragon, and both require 4.4.4.
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You just need to update the firmware, not run the entire RUU. Instruction here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696282
RUU will do it too, but it seems a bit overkill for what you are trying to do.
redpoint73 said:
You just need to update the firmware, not run the entire RUU. Instruction here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696282
RUU will do it too, but it seems a bit overkill for what you are trying to do.
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Ok, i'll update just the firmware, but everytime i read about i got lost... For this, do i need to change CID and MID on my phone? Or i can get any firmware and flash since i am with s-off?
Ive been trying to research how to update my bootloader version but i've been failing miserably. I currently have 3.16 and ive been trying to flash a few roms that wont let me since its too old. I'm rooted but i have s-on. Help?
Ever try just doing the OTA updates?
From where? I'm on ReNovate 4.5 and i dont see any options under settings.
alex5857 said:
From where? I'm on ReNovate 4.5 and i dont see any options under settings.
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For official OTAs, you need to return to stock ROM and stock recovery. Then you should be able to update by OTA, which will also update hboot.
redpoint73 said:
For official OTAs, you need to return to stock ROM and stock recovery. Then you should be able to update by OTA, which will also update hboot.
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So then i just need to download a stock rom from here and run the OTA? Would that come with the stock recovery? Is there a way to do it without having to do that?
Thanks for the help!
alex5857 said:
So then i just need to download a stock rom from here and run the OTA? Would that come with the stock recovery?
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No, you need to flash the stock recovery seperately. Get your stock ROM and recovery for your CID at the following thread (includes detailed instructions):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376
alex5857 said:
Is there a way to do it without having to do that?
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Another way to run the OTAs? For the most part NO. The exception being some US variants, where you can relock the bootloader and update by RUU. Otherwise, for non-US versions:
You need the stock ROM, otherwise the OTA will fail when it sees the /system (ROM) files have been modified from "stock".
You need the stock recovery, since this is required to actually install the OTA. Without the stock recovery, the OTA will attempt to install, fail, and you will be stuck in a bootloop as the phone keeps trying to reboot into stock recovery.
Unless you mean, is there another way to update hboot. The only other way would be to s-off the device by sunshine.