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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
iam on IC ROM Lollipop , i can flash Stock Ruu .exe to going back to stock?
Jwtiyar said:
hey guys
iam on IC ROM Lollipop , i can flash Stock Ruu .exe to going back to stock?
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yes you can, if your s-on, you will have to relock the bootloader first, if your s-off then no need, this is as long as there is an RUU for your phone.
Seanie280672 said:
yes you can, if your s-on, you will have to relock the bootloader first, if your s-off then no need, this is as long as there is an RUU for your phone.
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thank you , iam s-off
I am using Sprint HTC M8
I have recently upgraded from Lollipop to Marshmellow through OTA update
Now i want to go back to Lollipop.
Will a simple RUU downgrade can take me back to Lollipop?
i can flash marshmellow wth RUU now i have checked.
but when i am trying to flash lollipop its giving me ERROR 155
Please help
tpteam6 said:
I am using Sprint HTC M8
I have recently upgraded from Lollipop to Marshmellow through OTA update
Now i want to go back to Lollipop.
Will a simple RUU downgrade can take me back to Lollipop?
i can flash marshmellow wth RUU now i have checked.
but when i am trying to flash lollipop its giving me ERROR 155
Please help
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Not if you're s-on
bford152 said:
Not if you're s-on
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i am s-off
tpteam6 said:
i am s-off
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Error 155 is usually a firmware or HTC signigature issue.. just flash the old lp firmware and run the ruu. Gotta downgrade firmware before the ruu will match the signatures.
any guide or reference for that?
tpteam6 said:
any guide or reference for that?
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btw why do you want to downgrade?
i am asking because i am still on lollipop and was thinking of upgrade
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696282
lekhwani said:
btw why do you want to downgrade?
i am asking because i am still on lollipop and was thinking of upgrade
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after upgrading from lollipop to marshmellow i am recieving a notification for hands free activation. mine is a sprint unlocked phone. I am currently in Bangladesh. I cant find a way to activate this phone.
bford152 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696282
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I have read that Marshmellow firmware is different than Lollipop, so if i flash lollipop firmware will my device boot? if it dosent boot i cant flash RUU...
i have a semi same problem but i have error 159 : image error ...... how can i resolve it
Just fastboot an old hboot or firmware guys. Then run the ruu. Simple.
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tony_5309 said:
Just fastboot an old hboot or firmware guys. Then run the ruu. Simple.
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk
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Is it possible for s-on devices?
Arsinn said:
Is it possible for s-on devices?
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Not possible on S-On, only on S-Off
And to OP ... make sure you don't flash a GSM firmware on your Sprint device, it may brick the radio or totally brick it.
ckpv5 said:
Not possible on S-On, only on S-Off
And to OP ... make sure you don't flash a GSM firmware on your Sprint device, it may brick the radio or totally brick it.
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Could you please suggest me a firmware safe for me to flash?
I am planning to use this RUU for downgrading to Lollipop:
lollypop:
RUU_M8_WHL_L50_SENSE60_SPCS_MR_Sprint_WWE_4.25.651 .14_Radio_1.09.20.0209_NV_SPCS_1.52_003_release_42 6232_signed_2
http://www.droidviews.com/restore-sprint-htc-one-m8-to-stock-rom-with-ruu/
I have flashed this firmware:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23991606952612412
Now trying to flash lollipop, hope it will work!
It worked.. thanks for the help.
Can someone explain step by step of downgrading please.I have Sprin HTC One 8 . I hate marshmallow , my phone battery is drained after couple hours, it's warming up, I lost my contacts, contacts don't want to sync from FB etc. How I can downgrade back to previous software. Thank you.
I want to down grade because the phone is horribly slow since upgrading to 6.
Quaywe said:
I want to down grade because the phone is horribly slow since upgrading to 6.
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Cool. So what is the question?
There is some info on the thread about how to downgrade. But to be any more specific, you need to give some info about your phone (fastboot getvar all, and post the results - delete your IMEI and serial number before posting).
Frustrating
This is very frustrating, I can not downgrade due to the firmware issue. Where can I get an older firmware for
a developer phone, s-off and bs_us001?
tpteam6, how did you find yours? I search, but found nothing. Some twrp nand backup stuff.
Hi,
My M9 is bootloader unlocked and S-ON, it's running ARHD12.0 which is lollipop.
I want to use ARHD20.0 which is Marshmallow.
What is the best way to update boot or firmware to support Marshmallow?
I am on TWRP 2.8.7 but I can't run TWRP 3.0.x coz it need 6.0 support as well (I think).
Thanks in advance for any help and suggestion.
Run MM RUU
side_flip15 said:
Run MM RUU
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Thank you for your reply. Do you know if I need to restore anything to stock b4 I run RUU? (I assume you mean the exe version from HTC)
Thanks again,
Since your are s-on you need to relock your bootloader before running RUU.exe
Make sure your RUU is compatible with your current mid/cid
side_flip15 said:
Since your are s-on you need to relock your bootloader before running RUU.exe
Make sure your RUU is compatible with your current mid/cid
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I might have did it b4 but I don't remember... Do I need to flash stock recovery b4 relock the bootloader?
Thanks again,
Only locked/relocked BL is the requirement
side_flip15 said:
Only locked/relocked BL is the requirement
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Works great, thanks a lot for your help..:good:
As in title i looked for it everywhere i cant find any. I want to install lineage os 15.1 but i have 14.1 installed. any ideas?
@edit downloaded 7.0 ruu then 8.0 OTA and installed lineage. Solved.
filipgpl said:
As in title i looked for it everywhere i cant find any. I want to install lineage os 15.1 but i have 14.1 installed. any ideas?
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So it's time to update to oreo firmware first.
You need the ruu that matches the OS line in download mode. Not all x.xx.118 ruu files will work. If you have a S-ON device that is. Check the number and post it here so we can have a look.
i need any ruu file so i can downgrade and do ota or just upgrade with ruu
i installed viper10 but ota shows no updates :/ (7.0)
my CID is t-mob009
2.41.118.4
filipgpl said:
i need any ruu file so i can downgrade and do ota or just upgrade with ruu
i installed viper10 but ota shows no updates :/ (7.0)
my CID is t-mob009
2.41.118.4
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Of course it doesn't show an update, a custom rom never offers OTA updates and definetly no firmware updates.
https://firmware.gem-flash.com/index.php?a=browse&b=file-info&id=51456
i can find one here, that's all for now i can offer you.
Mr Hofs said:
Of course it doesn't show an update, a custom rom never offers OTA updates and definetly no firmware updates.
https://firmware.gem-flash.com/index.php?a=browse&b=file-info&id=51456
i can find one here, that's all for now i can offer you.
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i would rather spend money on s-off . The thing i need to install 9.0 custom rom. there are firmwares for my cid here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-10/how-to/8-0-htc-10-oreo-firmware-t3756126
the thing is... what can i do with them without s-off?
filipgpl said:
i would rather spend money on s-off . The thing i need to install 9.0 custom rom. there are firmwares for my cid here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-10/how-to/8-0-htc-10-oreo-firmware-t3756126
the thing is... what can i do with them without s-off?
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Nothing......
Then indeed spending money on S-OFF would be a good investment. First thing i did when i bought the HTC10
Mr Hofs said:
Nothing......
Then indeed spending money on S-OFF would be a good investment. First thing i did when i bought the HTC10
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which one i shoud take to upgrade my phone? combined signed , signed hboot or just signed?
filipgpl said:
which one i shoud take to upgrade my phone? combined signed , signed hboot or just signed?
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At least a signed one that's around 1900 mb. Only the firmware is of no use. If you mean the files from gem flash.
Mr Hofs said:
At least a signed one that's around 1900 mb. Only the firmware is of no use. If you mean the files from gem flash.
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why not?
filipgpl said:
why not?
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because when you flash that firmware your OS isn't stock and you can't update to oreo via OTA.
Mr Hofs said:
because when you flash that firmware your OS isn't stock and you can't update to oreo via OTA.
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if im able to flash 3.xxxxx i wont need OTA. and 2 others i need to downgrade. there is a tutorial and i did it once.
i have downloaded 2.41.118.4 signed 2GB. what can i do with it? can i just restore my OS because its same version?
filipgpl said:
if im able to flash 3.xxxxx i wont need OTA. and 2 others i need to downgrade. there is a tutorial and i did it once.
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i know there is a tutorial for that.
filipgpl said:
i have downloaded 2.41.118.4 signed 2GB. what can i do with it? can i just restore my OS because its same version?
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you restore your OS to stock by flashing it, after that reboot and install the official htc OTA and you are on oreo.
i'm only giving you the most easy way to upgrade to oreo because that's what you want because you want to run LOS 15, these are all my experiences and i try to help. If you find another way easier and that way suits you more please be my guest.
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flashing it with twrp? or how?
filipgpl said:
flashing it with twrp? or how?
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No rename the zip to only "2PS6IMG.ZIP" and put it on the SD card, then boot to download mode and proceed to flash it. The file will be recognized, if it isn't you didn't rename it properly.
flash it with fastboot flash zip 2PS6IMG.ZIP ? or rebootruu then flash? or it will show me the file?
also i do have unlocked bootloader. do i have to relock it?
filipgpl said:
flash it with fastboot flash zip 2PS6IMG.ZIP ? or rebootruu then flash? or it will show me the file?
also i do have unlocked bootloader. do i have to relock it?
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No just do as i wrote above.....
i did what you wrote but how do i "proceed to flash it"?
filipgpl said:
i did what you wrote but how do i "proceed to flash it"?
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As i said.......rename the file, copy it to your phones SD card and boot to download mode. Then it will ask you to press volume up to flash or volume down to cancel.
Can't make it easier
ohh. you mean SD card not internal memory? that would be a problem :/ it doesnt do anything when its on internal memory. Also i tried to flash it as ruu but it didnt worked so im flushing each zip according to their number.. lets hope it will work becuase they do flash