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[Guide] Return stock without latest RUU

Who should read this post?
You have updated your One X to a newer version via OTA, then you want to restore the software/ return stock but the latest RUU is not available. (boot to fastboot mode and type the following command "fastboot getvar version-main", This is the true version of your phone!)
You have some basic skills to flash things using "fastboot"
Those who want to back to stock and wait for the JB OTA.
Those with ICS hboot should works without any problem, someone had test it on JB hboot and works(updated in step 6, 7). but we need more testers.
The concept behind.
1. Fool the RUU to make it believe that it is flashing the latest ROM, but actually, we are flashing an older version.
2. after that, boot up the phone with older version of software, then OTA and update the phone to latest software.
How to do that?
0. backup all your stuff including those in SD, all your stuff in your phone will be lost. Then wipe all data (including SD) using your custom recovery. (important! Otherwise, you may not be able to receive OTA).
1. You have to download a "custom RUU" that can be found here.
http://db.tt/z8ajRTuH
Feel free to give a thanks to billd2439, he provide this working link to download the custom RUU.
Just go to #115 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35139501#post35139501 and give him a thanks
2. Download the ROM file, it should be in zip format. (You can also extract the rom file by running a RUU, just run the RUU, don't click anything and search the computer for "rom.zip") (In my case, I have an older version 1.29.708.15 rom extracted from RUU)
you may want to find RUU here http://www.htcruu.com
3. unzip the customRUU.zip to a folder, e.g. "customRUU"
4. unzip and extract "android-info.txt", "boot_signed.img" and "system.img" to a folder
5. open android-info.txt with "notepad" (notepad++ is highly recommended)
6. type the following command to get the information from your phone.
fastboot getvar all
you should pay attention to the following information
modelid:
cidnum:
mainver:
hbootpreupdate:
7. edit the value of "modelid", "cidnum", "mainver" and "hbootpreupdate" to match the information you get from step 6.
by doing this your will try to fool the RUU to belive that you are going to flash a newer version e.g (I have OTA my phone to 2.17.708.7, but now I want to fool the RUU with this old rom with a version number of 1.29.708.15, so I change the value to 2.17.708.7 )
Thanks ahmedaljaf for telling me to modify hbootpreupdate to makes JB downgrade works
8. save the file.
9. zip "android-info.txt", "boot_signed.img" and "system.img" and rename the zip to "rom.zip". (remember only zip the files, not the whole folder!)
10. place the "rom.zip" you just created to the "customRUU" folder
11. make sure your phone is still "unlock", remember to turn on USB Debugging, unplug the USB cable and reboot your phone, then goto fastboot mode and connect the USB cable.
(important, do the above to avoid error messages in RUU)
12. run the file "ARUWizard.exe" inside the folder "customRUU" (see the Attached Readme_Eng.pdf if the customRUU cannot display in correct language)
You can change the customRUU to English version by just delete or rename the language file "ARUWizard_Eng.lng" (Thanks ahmedaljaf for telling me this :good
13. follow the on screen instruction,
14. your phone should reboot and boot up with and old version of software.
15. restart the phone and go to fastboot mode.
16. extract the "recovery_signed.img" from your old "rom.zip" (not the rom.zip you create! ) and place it to some where.
17. flash the recovery by typing the following command "fastboot flash recovery recover_signed.img"
18. relock the phone
19. boot up the phone and try OTA
18. if the OTA download finish but fail to reboot to recovery update automatically, just manually boot to recovery and the update will be ok.
If you can return stock with this method, please reply and list the version here. And you can give me a "thanks" :good:

I wonder, if you put in the "rom.zip" the "hboot_0.95.0000.img" from an older RUU will you be able to downgrade the 1.28 hboot also?

There's NO way to downgrade hboot unless you have s-off.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium

ionut.micu said:
I wonder, if you put in the "rom.zip" the "hboot_0.95.0000.img" from an older RUU will you be able to downgrade the 1.28 hboot also?
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They are somebody on chinese forum who use this method claimed he was able to do hboot downgrade through this method, but no one seem suceed so for.
Well, technically this method able to get you spoof ROM version because it check on your PC. While for hboot it validate the signature and version on the phone before upgrading itself. You can see the process if you push the firmware yourself via fastboot.

HebeGuess said:
They are somebody on chinese forum who use this method claimed he was able to do hboot downgrade through this method, but no one seem suceed so for.
Well, technically this method able to get you spoof ROM version because it check on your PC. While for hboot it validate the signature and version on the phone before upgrading itself. You can see the process if you push the firmware yourself via fastboot.
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What if we hex edit the 0.95.0000 before we put it into the rom.zip to make it think that it's a newer version, will that brake the signature?
Sorry but I don't have the guts to try it myself

a good link
hokoonho said:
Who should read this post?
You have updated your One X to a newer version via OTA, then you want to restore the software/ return stock but the latest RUU is not available.
You have some basic skills to flash things using "fastboot"
Those who want to back to stock and wait for the JB OTA.
The concept behind.
1. Fool the RUU to make it believe that it is flashing the latest ROM, but actually, we are flashing an older version.
2. after that, boot up the phone with older version of software, then OTA and update the phone to latest software.
How to do that?
0. backup all your stuff including those in SD, all your stuff in your phone will be lost.
1. You have to download a "custom RUU" that can be found here (you can also found a rom that for One X for HK only).
http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=64762&uk=1042525484
If your phone is from other region, you may want to find the rom or RUU here http://www.htcruu.com
2. Download the ROM file, it should be in zip format. (You can also extract the rom file by running a RUU, just run the RUU, don't click anything and search the computer for "rom.zip") (In my case, I have an older version 1.29.708.15 rom extracted from RUU)
3. unzip the customRUU.zip to a folder, e.g. "customRUU"
4. unzip and extract "android-info.txt", "boot_signed.img" and "system.img" to a folder
5. open android-info.txt with "notepad" (notepad++ is highly recommended)
6. edit the value of"cidnum" to match your phone, e.g. ("HTC__622" for HK, "HTC__621" for Taiwan)
7. edit the value of "mainver" to the current software version your phone. e.g (I have OTA my phone to 2.17.708.7, but now I want to fool the RUU with this old rom with a version number of 1.29.708.15, so I change the value to 2.17.708.7 )
8. save the file.
9. zip "android-info.txt", "boot_signed.img" and "system.img" and rename the zip to "rom.zip". (remember only zip the files, not the whole folder!)
10. place the "rom.zip" you just created to the "customRUU" folder
11. make sure your phone is still "unlock"
12. run the file "ARUWizard.exe" inside the folder "customRUU"
13. follow the on screen instruction,
14. your phone should reboot and boot with and old version of software.
15. restart the phone and go to fastboot mode.
16. extract the "recovery_signed.img" from your old "rom.zip" (not the rom.zip you create! ) and place it to some where.
17. flash the recovery by typing the following command "fastboot flash recovery recover_signed.img"
18. relock the phone
19. boot up the phone and try OTA
18. if the OTA download finish but fail to reboot to recovery update automatically, just manually boot to recovery and the update will be ok.
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link to custom ruu its dead. any alternative?

ionut.micu said:
I wonder, if you put in the "rom.zip" the "hboot_0.95.0000.img" from an older RUU will you be able to downgrade the 1.28 hboot also?
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No, if you include the old hboot, the process will be fail.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium

darckreign1984 said:
link to custom ruu its dead. any alternative?
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link updated, enjoy
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium

or you could just cook yourself a flashable zip from the rom.zip. Then fastboot flash rec and boot. Chances are ics wont boot on the newer hboots. Still the ota can be flashed as update.zip maybe.

usefull for some case
bookmarked

BRILLIANT! Absolutely brilliant! Thanks a million hokoonho. This method worked like a treat on my HK_621 HOX which was running ARHD 9.7.2

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speedofheat said:
BRILLIANT! Absolutely brilliant! Thanks a million hokoonho. This method worked like a treat on my HK_621 HOX which was running ARHD 9.7.2
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arhd 12 and hboot 1.28 - not working
the 10 min time to flash its useles.... nothing its flashing in this time

darckreign1984 said:
arhd 12 and hboot 1.28 - not working
the 10 min time to flash its useles.... nothing its flashing in this time
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The method works well with ICS, even with other HTC model as well, but I am not sure if it still work will JB and latest hboot. But it won't kill your phone.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium

I have followed the instructions, and now I am at the point where I run "ARUWizard" and follow the onscreen instructions...
However, The test is not English, it is funny looking as if the language is corrupt/unrecognised.
See attachment.
Any advice?

lukems said:
I have followed the instructions, and now I am at the point where I run "ARUWizard" and follow the onscreen instructions...
However, The test is not English, it is funny looking as if the language is corrupt/unrecognised.
See attachment.
Any advice?
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It's OK, The RUU may not be able to select the right language to display, but It still works, since the RUU only use adb and fastboot to finish its process, and all these adb and fastboot are run in English...
A brief translation was made for those cannot Open the customRUU in correct language. go to OP for the pdf file

hokoonho said:
It's OK, The RUU may not be able to select the right language to display, but It still works, since the RUU only use adb and fastboot to finish its process, and all these adb and fastboot are run in English...
I am translating the Text to English and will upload a guide, just follow the guide to click the buttons... wait for a few minutes please.
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No problem, I have found an English version.
I am finding that I get a Error 170 USB error... I believe this is because I have an unlocked bootloader.
So I re-locked the bootloader... and found myself unable to get past the bootloader.
I managed to run the RUU whilst phone was at the bootloader screen,
Replaced the temp rom.img with the created rom.img in your guide,
But it ended up failing with a Error 132 signature check.
I am not sure how to proceed.

lukems said:
No problem, I have found an English version.
I am finding that I get a Error 170 USB error... I believe this is because I have an unlocked bootloader.
So I re-locked the bootloader... and found myself unable to get past the bootloader.
I managed to run the RUU whilst phone was at the bootloader screen,
Replaced the temp rom.img with the created rom.img in your guide,
But it ended up failing with a Error 132 signature check.
I am not sure how to proceed.
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Could you provide a ling to the English version you've got ? Thanks

lukems said:
No problem, I have found an English version.
I am finding that I get a Error 170 USB error... I believe this is because I have an unlocked bootloader.
So I re-locked the bootloader... and found myself unable to get past the bootloader.
I managed to run the RUU whilst phone was at the bootloader screen,
Replaced the temp rom.img with the created rom.img in your guide,
But it ended up failing with a Error 132 signature check.
I am not sure how to proceed.
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Don't relock at this moment, otherwise, you will not be able to flash the stock recovery. Unlock it first. Make sure USB debugging is on, then REBOOT to fastboot and start the RUU. Or...Try another USB cable, DON'T connect via a USB hub...
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium

hokoonho said:
Don't relock at this moment, otherwise, you will not be able to flash the stock recovery. Unlock it first. Make sure USB debugging is on, then REBOOT to fastboot and start the RUU. Or...Try another USB cable, DON'T connect via a USB hub...
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium
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Ok will try now.
Edit: I am now waiting for it to finish... we will see soon enough if it works.
Screenshot showing upgrade screen uploaded.
Edit 2: It completed successfully
build downgraded from 2.17.401.2 to 1.28.771.9

lukems said:
I have followed the instructions, and now I am at the point where I run "ARUWizard" and follow the onscreen instructions...
However, The test is not English, it is funny looking as if the language is corrupt/unrecognised.
See attachment.
Any advice?
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lukems said:
Ok will try now.
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I have updated step 11. should disconnect the USB cable during reboot. If it still not work, restart both your phone and PC.

[Q] HTC M8 Developer edition

Hi
I own a HTC M8 Developer edition with TWRP recovery.
Pretty new to thisforum, so any guidance/help would be much appreciated.
I am getting OTA updates on mobile, but when i try to install it; it takes me to TWRP screen and update doesnt get installed.
Currently, i am running on android 4.4.2 And i badly want to update my Android
Please guide me, how to install the update and any future updates(steps to follow)
Thanks

prashanal said:
Hi
I own a HTC M8 Developer edition with TWRP recovery.
Pretty new to thisforum, so any guidance/help would be much appreciated.
I am getting OTA updates on mobile, but when i try to install it; it takes me to TWRP screen and update doesnt get installed.
Currently, i am running on android 4.4.2 And i badly want to update my Android
Please guide me, how to install the update and any future updates(steps to follow)
Thanks
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All Your Ques/Ans Goes Here : HTC One M8 Help Forums

prashanal said:
Hi
I own a HTC M8 Developer edition with TWRP recovery.
Pretty new to thisforum, so any guidance/help would be much appreciated.
I am getting OTA updates on mobile, but when i try to install it; it takes me to TWRP screen and update doesnt get installed.
Currently, i am running on android 4.4.2 And i badly want to update my Android
Please guide me, how to install the update and any future updates(steps to follow)
Thanks
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it depends on how much you have done to the phone while it's rooted
the system / and recovery must be completely stock for the OTA to work
if your s-off it's easy to flash an older RUU to restore your phone to stock
I have all the Developer Edition files needed here >> https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=21320
the steps if your s-on are
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img (use the one that matches your current firmware version)
then attempt to install the OTA
if the OTA fails just use the RUU for the latest version
for s-on you have to fastboot oem lock the bootloader to flash the RUU
fastboot oem rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip RUU.zip
fastboot flash zip RUU.zip
fastboot reboot

Hi
Thanks man, had some errors and mistakenly deleted the OS on TWRP...
now im stuck without a OS.
So just posted another thread...help me if you can

Connect your phone in fastboot, the post the output of fastboot getvar all (but remove your IMEI and serial number) and we can go from there

EddyOS said:
Connect your phone in fastboot, the post the output of fastboot getvar all (but remove your IMEI and serial number) and we can go from there
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im currently in office, as soon as i hit home!! i will post the necessary stuff man...
thanks
Prashan

found the details... eddyOS please have a look and guide me..

OK, for a start you do not have the Developer Edition. you first need to get back to stock which will more likely involve restoring this backup using TWRP 2.8.1.0 https://mega.co.nz/#!sYQFjSYK!Q6BZ4FxxQj7raBSxQFHBGRPYBFO69PwrjQxMo1bJaoA
You'll then need the stock recovery for 1.60.708.2 (that's the backup build) and then get the OTAs to get to Lollipop
@ckpv5 might be better to ask as he is the backup king but he is busy

clsA said:
it depends on how much you have done to the phone while it's rooted
the system / and recovery must be completely stock for the OTA to work
if your s-off it's easy to flash an older RUU to restore your phone to stock
I have all the Developer Edition files needed here >> https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=21320
the steps if your s-on are
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img (use the one that matches your current firmware version)
then attempt to install the OTA
if the OTA fails just use the RUU for the latest version
for s-on you have to fastboot oem lock the bootloader to flash the RUU
fastboot oem rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip RUU.zip
fastboot flash zip RUU.zip
fastboot reboot
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Do this. Your firmware version is a few versions old and this will update it for you. You should probably learn how to return to stock (RUU) and use fastboot/adb if you are going to start flashing things, because things like this happen.
Sent from my HTC M8

Keithn said:
Do this. Your firmware version is a few versions old and this will update it for you. You should probably learn how to return to stock (RUU) and use fastboot/adb if you are going to start flashing things, because things like this happen.
Sent from my HTC M8
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It won't work as the OP doesn't have the DE

EddyOS said:
It won't work as the OP doesn't have the DE
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thanks for the reply... please can you tell me steps to follow after i download the zip.
i have very limited idea on installing the stuff
would appreciate your, help on steps to follow.
Prashan

1. Install TWRP 2.8.1.0 - http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/m8
command fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.8.1.0-m8.img
2. Download TWRP backup 1.60.708.2 from the link that EddyOS gave you
3. Download stock 1.60.708.2 recovery - http://sourceforge.net/projects/htconem8/files/Recovery/recovery_1.60.708.2.img/download
4. Extract the downloaded M8_CID_HTC__622_1.60.708.2.7z on PC
5. Boot to TWRP recovery and make a backup of boot only, this is to see where the backup goes on your device.
6. Reboot, connect device to PC then open Internal Storage, TWRP/BACKUPS/SerialNo./
7. Transfer the extracted [M8_CID_HTC__622_1.60.708.2 folder (the last folder) and its content to the backup path on your device
TWRP/BACKUPS/SerialNo./BackupFolderHere
8. Reboot to TWRP, wipe your device - in TWRP go to wipe - advance - select dalvik cache, cache, data, system (only these)
9. Restore the transferred backup - make sure all boot, data & system are ticked - swipe to restore
10. In reboot menu select bootloader
11. fastboot flash stock recovery that you downloaded - command fastboot flash recovery recovery_1.60.708.2.img
12. reboot - check for OTA, download, install
13. repeat step 12 until the last OTA 4.18.708.12
14. done
If you want to flash TWRP again, use the latest TWRP 2.8.5.0 after last OTA 4.18.708.12

ckpv5 said:
1. Install TWRP 2.8.1.0 - http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/m8
command fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.8.1.0-m8.img
2. Download TWRP backup 1.60.708.2 from the link that EddyOS gave you
3. Download stock 1.60.708.2 recovery - http://sourceforge.net/projects/htconem8/files/Recovery/recovery_1.60.708.2.img/download
4. Extract the downloaded M8_CID_HTC__622_1.60.708.2.7z on PC
5. Boot to TWRP recovery and make a backup of boot only, this is to see where the backup goes on your device.
6. Reboot, connect device to PC then open Internal Storage, TWRP/BACKUPS/SerialNo./
7. Transfer the extracted [M8_CID_HTC__622_1.60.708.2 folder (the last folder) and its content to the backup path on your device
TWRP/BACKUPS/SerialNo./BackupFolderHere
8. Reboot to TWRP, wipe your device - in TWRP go to wipe - advance - select dalvik cache, cache, data, system (only these)
9. Restore the transferred backup - make sure all boot, data & system are ticked - swipe to restore
10. In reboot menu select bootloader
11. fastboot flash stock recovery that you downloaded - command fastboot flash recovery recovery_1.60.708.2.img
12. reboot - check for OTA, download, install
13. repeat step 12 until the last OTA 4.18.708.12
14. done
If you want to flash TWRP again, use the latest TWRP 2.8.5.0 after last OTA 4.18.708.12
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step 5: when i try this, it shows as back up fail(E im unable to see device on the PC to transfer the downloaded file!! any help?

EddyOS said:
It won't work as the OP doesn't have the DE
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Ah okay. Thought it was because of how it was listed. There might still be an RUU for whichever model that is.
Sent from my HTC M8

Thank you
prashanal said:
step 5: when i try this, it shows as back up fail(E im unable to see device on the PC to transfer the downloaded file!! any help?
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@EddyOS @ckpv5 you guys are great!! you guys just restored faith in online forums......advise and file from eddy and steps from ckpv5 just worked like a charm...
Thank you guys......thanks isnt enough for this help......
Prashan
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[Q] help required, htc m8 still running 4.4.2 and says software is up to date

Hi forum members. This is my first post and and i am an infant in unlocking and rooting stuff. The reason I am researching these things is because of my HTC one m8. I got this phone used from a seller 6 months ago. I Hi forum members. This is my first post and and i am an infant in unlocking and rooting stuff. The reason I am researching these things is because of my HTC one m8. I got this phone used from a seller 6 months ago. I was expecting OTA updates but did not receive any till date. I am still running on 4.4.2 . So, after a bit of searching on forums, I learned about a thing called boot loader. And checked mine. To my surprise it was TAMPERED , UNLOCKED AND S-ON. Now I really don't know what that means. Some suggested to check if it's rooted, installed root checker and it said "device is not rooted" .
Can anyone pLease help me And explain me what all this means as it will be greatly appreciated.I only want to have OTA updates And need stock android. Thanks in advancewas expecting OTA updates but did not receive any till date. I am still running on 4.4.2 . So, after a bit of searching on forums, I learned about a thing called boot loader. And checked mine. To my surprise it was TAMPERED , UNLOCKED AND S-ON. Now I really don't know what that means. Some suggested to check if it's rooted, installed root checker and it said "device is not rooted" .
Can anyone pLease help me And explain me what all this means as it will be greatly appreciated.I only want to have OTA updates And need stock android. Thanks in advance

suhail4110 said:
Hi forum members. This is my first post and and i am an infant in unlocking and rooting stuff. The reason I am researching these things is because of my HTC one m8. I got this phone used from a seller 6 months ago. I Hi forum members. This is my first post and and i am an infant in unlocking and rooting stuff. The reason I am researching these things is because of my HTC one m8. I got this phone used from a seller 6 months ago. I was expecting OTA updates but did not receive any till date. I am still running on 4.4.2 . So, after a bit of searching on forums, I learned about a thing called boot loader. And checked mine. To my surprise it was TAMPERED , UNLOCKED AND S-ON. Now I really don't know what that means. Some suggested to check if it's rooted, installed root checker and it said "device is not rooted" .
Can anyone pLease help me And explain me what all this means as it will be greatly appreciated.I only want to have OTA updates And need stock android. Thanks in advancewas expecting OTA updates but did not receive any till date. I am still running on 4.4.2 . So, after a bit of searching on forums, I learned about a thing called boot loader. And checked mine. To my surprise it was TAMPERED , UNLOCKED AND S-ON. Now I really don't know what that means. Some suggested to check if it's rooted, installed root checker and it said "device is not rooted" .
Can anyone pLease help me And explain me what all this means as it will be greatly appreciated.I only want to have OTA updates And need stock android. Thanks in advance
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can anyone please help me here???

Let see how to help you .... how about give more details to get to know your device better
1. post result of command fastboot getvar all (delete the serial no. & imei no.)
2. What is written in Settings - About - Software information

Just to help you understand why it is showing what it is for TAMPERED, UNLOCKED means the BOOTLOADER has been unlocked to flash a CUSTOM SYSTEM, BOOT, RECOVERY, just read this one posting and post the details requested for your specific device by @ckpv5
Why it shows TAMPERED
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52331196
S-ON means the security for the CPU and NAND memory are protected from alteration, certain partitions on your handset you cannot alter without OFFICIAL SOFTWARE, so no need to panic that there is something wrong
Sent from my B1-730HD using XDA Free mobile app

ckpv5 said:
Let see how to help you .... how about give more details to get to know your device better
1. post result of command fastboot getvar all (delete the serial no. & imei no.)
2. What is written in Settings - About - Software information
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thanks for your reply. these are details of my device
version : 0.5
version-bootloader: 3.16.0.0000
version baseband: 1.16.21331031.a160
version-cpld: none
version-microp:none
version-main: 1.60.708.2
version-misc: pvt ship s-on
meid: 0000000000000000
product: m8_ul
platform: HTCBmsm8974
model id: 0p6b63000
cidnum:htc__622
partition layout: generic
security: on
build mode : ship
boot mode: fastboot
commitno-bootloader: c3d94491
hbootpreupdate: 11
genericchkpt: 0
hope that gives all the required info.

That suggests you have the variant from Hong Kong with the faster processor. It might be that a custom ROM has been installed.
I think I uploaded a stock ROM somewhere, so have a search of my posts. Also, check the returning to stock guides and the stock ROM backups. After restoring a stock backup, you should be able to upgrade to Lollipop.

suhail4110 said:
thanks for your reply. these are details of my device
version-bootloader: 3.16.0.0000
version baseband: 1.16.21331031.a160
version-main: 1.60.708.2
model id: 0p6b63000
cidnum:htc__622
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Ok .. your device is a HKG device with software version 1.60.708.2
Already missed a few OTA 2.11.708.2 - 3.32.708.4 - 4.18.708.12
These are my suggestions as there are no RUU available for this version
1. Install TWRP 2.8.1.0 (don't use 2.8.4.0 or higher as this is for higher hboot than 3.16.0000) - http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/m8
command fastboot flash recovery nameofrecovery.img then reboot
2. Download TWRP backup 1.60.708.2 (thanks to @BenPope) - https://mega.co.nz/#!e8AFCCQZ!2-2Lx1vxkg1xBq_Yhg_Sk9AOzdZsPrX2oOlxy-PLTF0
3. Download stock recovery - http://sourceforge.net/projects/htconem8/files/Recovery/1.60.708.2_recovery.img/download
4. Extract the downloaded 1.60.708.2 on PC
5. Boot to TWRP recovery and make a backup of boot only, this is to see where the backup goes on your device.
6. Transfer the extracted 1.60.708.2 folder and its content to the backup path on your device
TWRP/BACKUPS/SerialNo./BackupFolder
7. Wipe your device - in TWRP go to wipe - advance - select dalvik cache, cache, data, system (only these)
8. Restore the transferred backup
9. In reboot select bootloader
10. fastboot flash stock recovery that you downloaded - command fastboot flash recovery 1.60.708.2_recovery.img
11. reboot - check for OTA, download, install
12 . check for OTA again, download, install
13. repeat step 12 until the last OTA 4.18.708.12
14. done

ckpv5 said:
Ok .. your device is a HKG device with software version 1.60.708.2
Already missed a few OTA 2.11.708.2 - 3.32.708.4 - 4.18.708.12
These are my suggestions as there are no RUU available for this version
1. Install TWRP 2.8.1.0 (don't use 2.8.4.0 or higher as this is for higher hboot than 3.16.0000) - http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/m8
command fastboot flash recovery nameofrecovery.img then reboot
2. Download TWRP backup 1.60.708.2 (thanks to @BenPope) - https://mega.co.nz/#!e8AFCCQZ!2-2Lx1vxkg1xBq_Yhg_Sk9AOzdZsPrX2oOlxy-PLTF0
3. Download stock recovery - http://sourceforge.net/projects/htconem8/files/Recovery/1.60.708.2_recovery.img/download
4. Extract the downloaded 1.60.708.2 on PC
5. Boot to TWRP recovery and make a backup of boot only, this is to see where the backup goes on your device.
6. Transfer the extracted 1.60.708.2 folder and its content to the backup path on your device
TWRP/BACKUPS/SerialNo./BackupFolder
7. Wipe your device - in TWRP go to wipe - advance - select dalvik cache, cache, data, system (only these)
8. Restore the transferred backup
9. In reboot select bootloader
10. fastboot flash stock recovery that you downloaded - command fastboot flash recovery 1.60.708.2_recovery.img
11. reboot - check for OTA, download, install
12 . check for OTA again, download, install
13. repeat step 12 until the last OTA 4.18.708.12
14. done
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thanks for your help, is there a video which shows the procedure to do that?

ckpv5 said:
Ok .. your device is a HKG device with software version 1.60.708.2
Already missed a few OTA 2.11.708.2 - 3.32.708.4 - 4.18.708.12
These are my suggestions as there are no RUU available for this version
1. Install TWRP 2.8.1.0 (don't use 2.8.4.0 or higher as this is for higher hboot than 3.16.0000) - http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/m8
command fastboot flash recovery nameofrecovery.img then reboot
2. Download TWRP backup 1.60.708.2 (thanks to @BenPope) - https://mega.co.nz/#!e8AFCCQZ!2-2Lx1vxkg1xBq_Yhg_Sk9AOzdZsPrX2oOlxy-PLTF0
3. Download stock recovery - http://sourceforge.net/projects/htconem8/files/Recovery/1.60.708.2_recovery.img/download
4. Extract the downloaded 1.60.708.2 on PC
5. Boot to TWRP recovery and make a backup of boot only, this is to see where the backup goes on your device.
6. Transfer the extracted 1.60.708.2 folder and its content to the backup path on your device
TWRP/BACKUPS/SerialNo./BackupFolder
7. Wipe your device - in TWRP go to wipe - advance - select dalvik cache, cache, data, system (only these)
8. Restore the transferred backup
9. In reboot select bootloader
10. fastboot flash stock recovery that you downloaded - command fastboot flash recovery 1.60.708.2_recovery.img
11. reboot - check for OTA, download, install
12 . check for OTA again, download, install
13. repeat step 12 until the last OTA 4.18.708.12
14. done
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i did as you said. just came till step 1. dont i need supersu to root my device? are you asking me to flash the device with twrp and not root it using supersu?
how to do step 5 and 6 , can you explain please. thank you

To receive OTA updates you have to be STOCK device if I'm correct (it's all changed slightly since GUID partitioning), that means you have to install superuser after you update. The OTA will not be applied to an altered system.
Please correct if this is incorrect
Sent from my B1-730HD using XDA Free mobile app

Antagonist42 said:
To receive OTA updates you have to be STOCK device if I'm correct (it's all changed slightly since GUID partitioning), that means you have to install superuser after you update. The OTA will not be applied to an altered system.
Please correct if this is incorrect
Sent from my B1-730HD using XDA Free mobile app
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From what I understand you can be rooted and so on, but you need to keep the stock recovery and software that comes with the phone. I know lots of people do that, switch back, update, then go to TWRP or so on.

suhail4110 said:
i did as you said. just came till step 1. dont i need supersu to root my device? are you asking me to flash the device with twrp and not root it using supersu?
how to do step 5 and 6 , can you explain please. thank you
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Just follow the steps ... don't have to worry about root at this moment. That you can decide after step 14. The main point here is to update your device to the latest version.
Step 5 : boot into recovery, select backup - select boot only - swipe to backup - reboot
Step 6 : connect your device to PC, depends on where you select your backup to, (I believe it's in internal storage), open "internal Storage" with windows explorer (assuming you use Windows), Open TWRP/BACKUPS/SerialNo/here you see a folder with date on it, open this folder (here you see your earlier backup)
Transfer the extracted backup folder (step 4) to this folder
Step 7 : Put your device in recovery - go to wipe - advance - select dalvik cache, cache, data, system (only these)
Step 8 : In recovery select "restore" - select the nandroid folder - make sure all boot, data, system are ticked - if no data, leave it) - Swipe to restore
Then continue other steps

ckpv5 said:
Just follow the steps ... don't have to worry about root at this moment. That you can decide after step 14. The main point here is to update your device to the latest version.
Step 5 : boot into recovery, select backup - select boot only - swipe to backup - reboot
Step 6 : connect your device to PC, depends on where you select your backup to, (I believe it's in internal storage), open "internal Storage" with windows explorer (assuming you use Windows), Open TWRP/BACKUPS/SerialNo/here you see a folder with date on it, open this folder (here you see your earlier backup)
Transfer the extracted backup folder (step 4) to this folder
Step 7 : Put your device in recovery - go to wipe - advance - select dalvik cache, cache, data, system (only these)
Step 8 : In recovery select "restore" - select the nandroid folder - make sure all boot, data, system are ticked - if no data, leave it) - Swipe to restore
Then continue other steps
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followed those steps. checked for software update, it said your software is up to date. will wait and see for some time.. any more suggestions?

suhail4110 said:
followed those steps. checked for software update, it said your software is up to date. will wait and see for some time.. any more suggestions?
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Just wait and see for a day, keep checking software update.
If still no update, I'll write other method how to update your device tomorrow

Thanks for that .trying, but still no success..I don't know what that guy did before selling this device...

suhail4110 said:
Thanks for that .trying, but still no success..I don't know what that guy did before selling this device...
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Can you give screenshot of
1. settings - software information
2. settings - software information - more

ckpv5 said:
Can you give screenshot of
1. settings - software information
2. settings - software information - more
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Ok, here are the screenshots of software.

suhail4110 said:
Ok, here are the screenshots of software.
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As expected... you have wrong ROM for your device. That's why no update.
Now you have a EU version 1.54.401.10
You should have HKG version 1.60.708.2
Check again the file that you supposed to download as in my earlier instruction.
You should have downloaded M8_1.60.708.2.7z from the link that I gave you
https://mega.co.nz/#!e8AFCCQZ!2-2Lx1vxkg1xBq_Yhg_Sk9AOzdZsPrX2oOlxy-PLTF0

ckpv5 said:
As expected... you have wrong ROM for your device. That's why no update.
Now you have a EU version 1.54.401.10
You should have HKG version 1.60.708.2
Check again the file that you supposed to download as in my earlier instruction.
You should have downloaded M8_1.60.708.2.7z from the link that I gave you
https://mega.co.nz/#!e8AFCCQZ!2-2Lx1vxkg1xBq_Yhg_Sk9AOzdZsPrX2oOlxy-PLTF0
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i have downloaded the same file. it is M8_1.60.708.2.7z
do you suggest me to try again?

I think you don't restore the correct file.
Check the steps again.
I suggest in TWRP/BACKUPS/serialno/backupfolder - the backupfolder that you have rename it 1.60.708.2 so when you select to restore, you will sure you select the correct folder. Don't forget to transfer the 1.60.708.2 contents that you extracted on PC to 1.60.708.2 folder on your device.

Purchased M8 and its apparently rooted, need to unroot, having trouble

Hi
I just purchased a M8 and apparently its rooted, what's the easiest way to unroot this thing, I have watched many videos and all the
links to the toolkits etc. seem to be broken, I don't even mind paying, I just want the simplest way

flash twrp, restore a stock backup, profit

da20valve said:
Hi
I just purchased a M8 and apparently its rooted, what's the easiest way to unroot this thing, I have watched many videos and all the
links to the toolkits etc. seem to be broken, I don't even mind paying, I just want the simplest way
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Please post your software version (in About). The easiest and safest way would be flashing the appropriate RUU (stock firmware).

keinengel said:
Please post your software version (in About). The easiest and safest way would be flashing the appropriate RUU (stock firmware).
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Weird, mine doesn't have software version (unless I am missing something) it has Android version, Baseband version, Kernal version, Build date, build number, CyanogenMod Version,
Can anyone point me into the right direction of where software version is, I have googled it but its not there.

da20valve said:
Weird, mine doesn't have software version (unless I am missing something) it has Android version, Baseband version, Kernal version, Build date, build number, CyanogenMod Version,
Can anyone point me into the right direction of where software version is, I have googled it but its not there.
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Software version is same as build number.
But this can also be misleading. If a custom ROM is loaded to the phone, it will be the build number for that ROM, and not the original (stock) build/firmware number (which is really what we want).
In addition to listing build number (from Settings), go into bootloader and see if it says anything for OS number. If so, list that as well. If you don't know how to get to bootloader: reboot, and while the screen is still black (before the white HTC logo screen) hold power down button and don't let go until you see the bootloader screen (white screen with Android logo guys across the bottom).
Also, if you know how, do fastboot getvar all and post the result (delete IMEI and serial number before posting).

See Below

da20valve said:
Hi..., the phone wont boot, it appears no one here can help me, all I want to know is..., is this phone totally stuffed (throw away) it wont boot at all, it hangs on the blue head and doesn't boot, the only way I can get anything is hold down the power and upp botton, when screen goes black hold down power and down buttom, this displays a white screen that says "software status modified"
**** UNLOCKED***
M8_UL PVT SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-3.19.0.0000
RADIO-1.24.21331147A1.09G
OpenDSP-v48.2.2-00564-M8974_F0.1211
OS-
eMMC-boot 2048MB
Jan 29 2015,23:49:38.0
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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If I go to recovery it shows a team win recovery project v2.7.1.0

While you're at the bootloader screen select fastboot and connect to PC and open a command prompt from your adb/fastboot folder and type fastboot getvar all and post here the result but delete imei & serial no.
Then only someone will be able to help you.
Read this for adb/fastboot & drivers : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64926362&postcount=4

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ckpv5 said:
While you're at the bootloader screen select fastboot and connect to PC and open a command prompt from your adb/fastboot folder and type fastboot getvar all and post here the result but delete imei & serial no.
Then only someone will be able to help you.
Read this for adb/fastboot & drivers : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64926362&postcount=4
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Your device is a Hong Kong variant.
Go over to my backup thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/tutorial-how-to-stock-stock-twrp-t3086860
How-to is explained on post #1
What you need to do :
1. Get rid that buggy TWRP version 2.7.1.0 and install TWRP 2.8.7.0 or latest.
2. Restore 4.18.708.12 TWRP backup
3. Install 4.18.708.12 stock recovery
4. After reboot, check for OTA and install. You should have one OTA - 6.16.708.1
5. Done .. you'll have a non-rooted stock ROM with the latest Marshmallow.

Thanks for your help, unfortunately when I download TWRP 2.8.7.0 it says, disc image file is corrupt
I cant find some of the things mentioned here http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/tutorial-how-to-stock-stock-twrp-t3086860
Anyway i am really over this
Thanks again for your help
ckpv5 said:
Your device is a Hong Kong variant.
Go over to my backup thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/tutorial-how-to-stock-stock-twrp-t3086860
How-to is explained on post #1
What you need to do :
1. Get rid that buggy TWRP version 2.7.1.0 and install TWRP 2.8.7.0 or latest.
2. Restore 4.18.708.12 TWRP backup
3. Install 4.18.708.12 stock recovery
4. After reboot, check for OTA and install. You should have one OTA - 6.16.708.1
5. Done .. you'll have a non-rooted stock ROM with the latest Marshmallow.
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What do you mean by disc image is corrupt ?
Download the twrp image here : https://dl.twrp.me/m8/
Let say you downloaded twrp-2.8.7.0-m8.img, put it inside your adb/fastboot folder
then connect your M8 to PC in bootloader/fastboot mode then open a command prompt from your adb/fastboot folder then run command
fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.8.7.0-m8.img
What you can't find in my thread ?
1. You can find the link in post #1
(but now I already give the link above)
2. You can find the link in post #2
CID HTC__622
MID 0P6B63000 - x.xx.708.x
CLICK TO SHOW CONTENT
Click that CLICK TO SHOW CONTENT for the link for 4.18.708.12 backup
3. You can find the link in post #4
4.xx.xxx.x
CLICK TO SHOW CONTENT
Click that CLICK TO SHOW CONTENT for the link for 4.18.708.12 recovery image
4. for your action
5. the result

Must have been the page, I got this, this morning twrp-2.8.7.0 but I need the following links
2. Download TWRP backup - link in post #2 & post #3
3. Download stock recovery - link in post #4
I cant find the links any chance you can post ??
ckpv5 said:
What do you mean by disc image is corrupt ?
Download the twrp image here : https://dl.twrp.me/m8/
Let say you downloaded twrp-2.8.7.0-m8.img, put it inside your adb/fastboot folder
then connect your M8 to PC in bootloader/fastboot mode then open a command prompt from your adb/fastboot folder then run command
fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.8.7.0-m8.img
What you can't find in my thread ?
1. You can find the link in post #1
(but now I already give the link above)
2. You can find the link in post #2
CID HTC__622
MID 0P6B63000 - x.xx.708.x
CLICK TO SHOW CONTENT
Click that CLICK TO SHOW CONTENT for the link for 4.18.708.12 backup
3. You can find the link in post #4
4.xx.xxx.x
CLICK TO SHOW CONTENT
Click that CLICK TO SHOW CONTENT for the link for 4.18.708.12 recovery image
4. for your action
5. the result
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da20valve said:
Must have been the page, I got this, this morning twrp-2.8.7.0 but I need the following links
2. Download TWRP backup - link in post #2 & post #3
3. Download stock recovery - link in post #4
I cant find the links any chance you can post ??
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Have tried what I wrote earlier ?
I don't want to give direct link so you can learn how to read threads on XDA and how to get links on some of them... so I explain further.
2. You can find the link in post #2
CID HTC__622
MID 0P6B63000 - x.xx.708.x
CLICK TO SHOW CONTENT
Click that CLICK TO SHOW CONTENT then you'll see list of backups :
1.60.708.2
2.11.708.2
3.32.708.4
4.18.708.12
Click on 4.18.708.12, it will open you the link to download the backup
3. You can find the link in post #4
4.xx.xxx.x
CLICK TO SHOW CONTENT
Click that CLICK TO SHOW CONTENT, you'll see list of stock recovery images
Scroll and click on 4.18.708.12, it will open you the link to download the stock recovery image

Okay...,
I have the 6.16.708.1ckpv5 (2.32GB) and
twrp-2.8.7.0-m8.img
I still can find the other file
What exactly do I need to do to copy this to the phone, I can get into fast boot, but I have zero clue what to do.
ckpv5 said:
Have tried what I wrote earlier ?
I don't want to give direct link so you can learn how to read threads on XDA and how to get links on some of them... so I explain further.
2. You can find the link in post #2
CID HTC__622
MID 0P6B63000 - x.xx.708.x
CLICK TO SHOW CONTENT
Click that CLICK TO SHOW CONTENT then you'll see list of backups :
1.60.708.2
2.11.708.2
3.32.708.4
4.18.708.12
Click on 4.18.708.12, it will open you the link to download the backup
3. You can find the link in post #4
4.xx.xxx.x
CLICK TO SHOW CONTENT
Click that CLICK TO SHOW CONTENT, you'll see list of stock recovery images
Scroll and click on 4.18.708.12, it will open you the link to download the stock recovery image
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da20valve said:
Okay...,
I have the 6.16.708.1ckpv5 (2.32GB) and
twrp-2.8.7.0-m8.img
I still can find the other file
What exactly do I need to do to copy this to the phone, I can get into fast boot, but I have zero clue what to do.
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1. Why do you download 6.16.708.1 ? In all my post here, I asked you to download 4.18.708.12.
Please download 4.18.708.12 (and please read and follow instructions given, if not I don't know whether I should/can continue to help you because it may become harder to fix things)
2. Read post #1 on what to do with it so I don't have to copy paste the whole things here.
Basic idea :
1. Install TWRP 2.8.7.0
2. Extract the 4.18.708.12_ckpv5.zip on your PC, you'll see the last folder 4.18.708.12 with 8 files in it.
3. On your fastboot, select hboot then select recovery
4. In recovery, select backup, and make a backup of your boot only
5. Open the backup folder on PC, you enable MTP in mount option on recovery
6. Copy those 8 files to this newly created folder and replace all files in it.
7. In recovery select Restore and select the newly created folder
8. Once done, select back then select reboot menu and select bootloader
9. Don't install root when it asks you
10. Install stock recovery.img
11. Reboot
12. Once completed, select settings - about - software update - check update and install, reboot/restart
13. Repeat step 12
14. done.

[HELP] Can't flash Stock 7.0Nougat via Stock Recovery...

I got a ZF3 Deluxe from Italy, is TIM branded, and stuck on MM 6.0, no updated released for this brand, so a friend of mine told me there is of course android 7 for ZF3Deluxe, so i wanted to manually upgrade system to 7.0 Nougat, i downloaded the Stock ROM from asus (2.15ghz cpu, i've checked of course) but when i try to flash it from the Stock Recovery i get this error (see the attachment) i also attach the software informations, (looking at the error i receive it may see the archive is corrupted, but i've tried to download it from Asus many and many times)

You have a carrier rom on your phone and the international version fails the upgrade check.
If you could get your bootloader unlocked that would be a way around it but you need to upgrade to a certain rom version to do that and the carrier hasn't supplied that rom...
You're essentially screwed until the carrier either releases the bootloader unlockable rom or upgrades the rom to nougat...

LeGrim said:
I got a ZF3 Deluxe from Italy, is TIM branded, and stuck on MM 6.0, no updated released for this brand, so a friend of mine told me there is of course android 7 for ZF3Deluxe, so i wanted to manually upgrade system to 7.0 Nougat, i downloaded the Stock ROM from asus (2.15ghz cpu, i've checked of course) but when i try to flash it from the Stock Recovery i get this error (see the attachment) i also attach the software informations, (looking at the error i receive it may see the archive is corrupted, but i've tried to download it from Asus many and many times)
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You should try to flash stock recovery of WW in fastboot.
And then flash 6.0 WW rom by WW recovery.
Even though ,I didn't sure that if it will work(because I don't have Z016S),but you can try it.

samson1357924 said:
You should try to flash stock recovery of WW in fast boot.
And then flash 6.0 WW rom by WW recovery.
Even though ,I didn't sure that if it will work(because I don't have Z016S),but you can try it.
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Ok thanks, i can give a try, but where i can download the WW stock recovery? There is no recovery.img inside the WW_user.zip ROM

LeGrim said:
Ok thanks, i can give a try, but where i can download the WW stock recovery? There is no recovery.img inside the WW_user.zip ROM
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Here it comes~
ZenFone 3 Deluxe ZS570KL_WW stock recovery

Ok guys, i think i've found a way to debrand my Zenfon 3 Deluxe, im testint the procedure right now, i will post the whole procedure if i succeed

Install : ADB & Minimal Fastboot.
Install : pyton 3.6 https://www.python.org/downloads/
Download the latest WW-4.12.40.1698 (For 2.15GHz CPU or 2.40GHz CPU) from Asus WebSite.
Download "Dat to img by stupdroid.com" (search it with google).
Extract Dat to img by stupdroid.com in a Folder.
Open the Firmware ZIP and copy system.new.dat, system.transfer.list e file_contexts in the Dat2IMG's folder.
Execute system.new.dat 2 flashable img converter.exe and just press ENTER and wait till the end of procedure, you will receive 2 files : system.raw.img e system.new.img.
Copy system.new.img in your Fastboot's folder.
Put the Phone into Fastboot mode.
Open fastboot and put this command: " fastboot flash system system_new.img "
Wait the end of flash procedure and type : Fastboot Reboot.
Enter recovery wipe data and cache.
Done.

LeGrim said:
Install : ADB & Minimal Fastboot.
Install : pyton 3.6 https://www.python.org/downloads/
Download the latest WW-4.12.40.1698 (For 2.15GHz CPU or 2.40GHz CPU) from Asus WebSite.
Download "Dat to img by stupdroid.com" (search it with google).
Extract Dat to img by stupdroid.com in a Folder.
Open the Firmware ZIP and copy system.new.dat, system.transfer.list e file_contexts in the Dat2IMG's folder.
Execute system.new.dat 2 flashable img converter.exe and just press ENTER and wait till the end of procedure, you will receive 2 files : system.raw.img e system.new.img.
Copy system.new.img in your Fastboot's folder.
Put the Phone into Fastboot mode.
Open fastboot and put this command: " fastboot flash system system_new.img "
Wait the end of flash procedure and type : Fastboot Reboot.
Enter recovery wipe data and cache.
Done.
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I forgot to say, after this procedure, just flash the stock WW recovery via Fastboot, then download from asus the lastest 7.0 firmware SKU WW, all perfect. tested by me.

Ok I already have system.new.img, I copied it to the root folder of the SD. Device restart in Fastboot mode (power + vol.up key). Exit screen with message Fastboot mode and does nothing.
Install in the computer the pyton 3.6, I suppose that it serves for the process of generating system.new.img.
I do not know how to do the first step "Install: ADB & Minimal Fastboot.".
Thank you and forgive my translator

If i want to unlock the bootloader for root and unbrand this phone what i have to do? I need unbranded nougat with root but the phone is TIM branded

Ryder. said:
If i want to unlock the bootloader for root and unbrand this phone what i have to do? I need unbranded nougat with root but the phone is TIM branded
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What version is your phone right now??
Now only have official unluck
For 2.15GHz:8996(None-PRO) UnlockTool
For 2.4GHz:8996P(PRO) UnlockTool
If you are WW version right now,try these tools.

samson1357924 said:
What version is your phone right now??
Now only have official unluck
For 2.15GHz:8996(None-PRO) UnlockTool
For 2.4GHz:8996P(PRO) UnlockTool
If you are WW version right now,try these tools.
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It's not WW. I'ts from italy and it's tim branded

Ryder. said:
If i want to unlock the bootloader for root and unbrand this phone what i have to do? I need unbranded nougat with root but the phone is TIM branded
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Try this
or try flash ZenFone 3 Deluxe ZS570KL_WW stock recovery of 4.12.40.1698 and flash UL-Z016-WW-4.12.40.1698-user.zip in recovery (by micro sd or adb sideload)not sure if it work(need verification,I wish you to try first).

Please help me, my model is the Z016S
I can convert UL-Z016-WW-4.12.40.1698-user.zip img and flash with fastboot.
Reboot and it works, but I do not know how to get into recovery.
I have also installed the Z016-WW-4.11.40.1085_recovery.img. The TIM DISAPPEARED
Then I copied the UL-Z016-WW-5.14.44.1898-user.zip into the internal memory and it does not install well.
I have proven the same with UL-Z016-WW-5.14.44.1898-user.zip and it does not work me it stays in a non-comands and will not boot.
greetings and thanks
P.S. At least you do not see the TIM anywhere.

barbapapa said:
Please help me, my model is the Z016S
I can convert UL-Z016-WW-4.12.40.1698-user.zip img and flash with fastboot.
Reboot and it works, but I do not know how to get into recovery.
I have also installed the Z016-WW-4.11.40.1085_recovery.img. The TIM DISAPPEARED
Then I copied the UL-Z016-WW-5.14.44.1898-user.zip into the internal memory and it does not install well.
I have proven the same with UL-Z016-WW-5.14.44.1898-user.zip and it does not work me it stays in a non-comands and will not boot.
greetings and thanks
P.S. At least you do not see the TIM anywhere.
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So,what is your system version right now?4.12.40.1698?
Why not flash the recovery of 4.12.40.1698?

samson1357924 said:
So,what is your system version right now?4.12.40.1698?
Why not flash the recovery of 4.12.40.1698?
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This is my situation

samson1357924 said:
So,what is your system version right now?4.12.40.1698?
Why not flash the recovery of 4.12.40.1698?
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I have done this and it installs,
fastboot flash recovery Z016-WW-4.12.40.1698_recovery.img
reboot, boot system, detect update file is installed, reboot and then gives error (3) unknown.

barbapapa said:
I have done this and it installs,
fastboot flash recovery Z016-WW-4.12.40.1698_recovery.img
reboot, boot system, detect update file is installed, reboot and then gives error (3) unknown.
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Tow solution you can try
1.install the rom of 4.12.40.1698 again(some of tile,such as xbl,devcfg,devcfgbak..... may be still TIM versio.install it in recovery may turn it into WW version)
2.If fail, try flash these files in fastboot.(I will upload these files for you to flash,also you can draw by yourself)

Ok already worked, the solution is to unlock as you put in # 11.
Thank you

barbapapa said:
Ok already worked, the solution is to unlock as you put in # 11.
Thank you
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Good!
Can you share what step did you do? Which might help another TIM user.