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[COLLECTION][FIRMWARE][RUU][BACKUPS] T-Mobile US - Release Builds (Update 5/16)

RUUs​
1.57.531.7 - T-Mobile USA
modelid: 0P6B13000
cidnum: T-MOB010​
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Download:
RUU_M8_TMOUS_1.57.531.7.exe​
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How to Flash:​
Download and save the HTC One (M8)™ for T-Mobile ROM update to your PC.
Connect your device to your PC via the supplied USB cable.
If the device is not recognized by the PC, ensure you have HTC Sync Manager installed and then disconnect and reconnect the device from the USB cable.
Once the device is properly recognized on the PC, locate the HTC One™ for T-Mobile ROM Update that you downloaded. Double-click on the file to launch the system update wizard.
Follow all of the system update wizard instructions shown on your PC.
Once the update is complete, click Finish in the Wizard and the device will reboot.
Once the device reboots, the initial setup wizard will appear.
Once the initial setup process is complete, the device is ready for use.

[COLLECTION][FIRMWARE][RUU] T-Mobile US - Release Builds (Update 5/16)
TMOUS Firmware Packages, RUUs, & Backups​
These are the currently publicly available firmware images, RUUs, Stock Nands, and recovery flashable radios for the T-Mobile HTC One (M8) from official OTAs and RUUs. We have made them available here to help make the return to stock (for whatever reason) just a little easier. All of these packages can be obtained through other official means such as OTAs & RUUs. These packages are intended for s-off users & users of custom roms that cannot currently except over the air updates.
Thread Layout:​
FIRMWARE PACKAGES POST#1
RUUs POST #2http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52714739&postcount=2
STOCK NANDS & RECOVERY FLASHABLE RADIOS POST #3http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52715269&postcount=3
DISCLAIMER​
Flashing hardware dependent firmware packages is inherently risky. You should know the risks before modifying these software images on your device. You will have no recourse should something go wrong during the flashing process. An error during the upgrade process may render the device non-functional or "bricked." I am not responsible for anything that happens to your device. USE AT YOU OWN RISK
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Custom firmware.zips are unsigned, so S-Off is required to flash those packages.​The firmware section of this thread is geared towards S-Off users that need to return to stock or obtain the nearest firmware. It is not a general update/upgrade thread. It is recommended that you not attempt to flash firmware packages while S-On! Thanks for Understanding.[/B]​
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*Importan Notice*​
Official firmware package contains the stock boot.img and is intended to be flashed while running a 1.57.531.xx ROM or after flashing a 1.57.531.xx ROM. ROMs built off of a different base may fail to boot after flashing the stock 1.57 boot.img. The official package also includes the stock recovery.img, which has a two step process to enter. First, boot into bootloader and select recovery. Then, at the black screen with the red triangle, press power+UP to enter the essentially useless stock recovery. If you want use a custom recovery, like TWRP, you will need to fastboot flash it again after flashing firmware.
Official Firmware Package​
OTA 1.57.531.7 - T-Mobile USA
modelid: 0P6B13000
cidnum: T-MOB010​
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tmo_fw_1.57.531.7​
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Whats included:​
boot.img
Hboot (3.16.0.0000)
radio.img (1.16.21331931.LA24G_20.31A.4145.02L_F)
rcdata.img
recovery.img
rpm.img
sbl1-1.img
sbl1-2.img
sbl1-3.img
sbl2.img
sbl3.img
splash1.nb0
tz.img
wcnss.img​
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Custom Firmware Packages​
Custom 1.57.531.7 - T-Mobile USA
modelid: 0P6B13000
cidnum: T-MOB010​
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Download:
custom_tmo_fw_1.57.531.7​
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Whats included:​
HBoot (3.16.00.0000)
radio.img (1.16.21331931.LA24G_20.31A.4145.02L_F)
rcdata.img
rpm.img
sbl1-1.img
sbl1-2.img
sbl1-3.img
sbl2.img
sbl3.img
tz.img
wcnss.img​
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Expanded 1.57.531.7 - T-Mobile USA
modelid: 0P6B13000
cidnum: T-MOB010​
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Download:
expanded_tmo_fw_1.57.531.7​
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Whats included:​
adsp.img
boot.img
dt.img
Hboot (3.16.0.0000)
pg2fs_spcustom.img
radio.img (1.16.21331931.LA24G_20.31A.4145.02L_F)
rcdata.img
ramdisk.img
recovery.img
rpm.img
sbl1-1.img
sbl1-2.img
sbl1-3.img
sbl2.img
sbl3.img
sdi.img
sensor_hub.img
splash1.nb0
tp_SYN3202.img
tp_SYN3508.img
tp_SYN3528.img
tz.img
wcnss.img​
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**This package is the full firmware from the 1.57.531.7 RUU. Only the DZdata.imgs have been removed in order to preserve users internal storage. DZdata wipes and rebuilds storage.**​
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How to flash:​
Rename downloaded zip to firmware.zip
Copy firmware.zip to your fastboot.exe location (example c:/AndroidSDK/platform-tools/)
Open cmd prompt from within your fastboot directory or cd to it
Boot device into fastboot mode (power+volume DWN, select fastboot)
Connect device to PC
Enter the following cmd and wait for device to reboot into RUU mode:
Code:
fastboot oem rebootRUU
Enter the following cmd and wait for process to complete (note the on screen progress bar will not fill completely, refer to cmd prompt's output for flash details):
Code:
fastboot flash zip firmware.zip
If process fails after updating Hboot with the following error:
FAIL (remote 90 hboot pre-update! please flush image again immediately)
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simply re enter the above flash cmd to finish the update process
If output indicates a successful flash, enter cmd:
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fastboot reboot
Alternative/PC Free Install Method:
*requires SDCard*​
rename the firmware zip 0P6BIMG.zip
copy to the root of your SD card
reboot into bootloader (power+vol dwn)
when prompted to confirm the flash select Yes using volume key to confirm the update.
**note after flashing with sdcard method, be sure to either rename the zip, delete the zip, or change your sdcard to avoid flash prompt when entering bootloader.

[Stock Recoveries] [TWRP Nandroids] [Flashable Radios] and more.
Recoveries
TMo_M8_1.57.531.7_recovery.img​
Nandroid BackUps
KOT49H-1.57.531.7-Stock_Backup.zip​
Flashable Radio zip
TMO_M8_Radio_1.16.21331931.LA24G.zip
Tmobile_Radio_1.16.21331931.zip Thanks to @mrjaydee82​
Radio Img
Radio_1.57.531.7.img​​
ALL FILES ON THE LINK BELLOW:​
[T-Mobile US] [RUU] [Stock Recoveries] [TWRP Nandroids] [Flashable Radios]​

I see the sbl files are located in the custom firmware. Will this wipe? I think I recall the sbl files causing wiping on the M7.
I could be wrong though
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Can this be made available without the hboot? I've always liked to keep the original hboot on my HTC devices. Thanks. Also why would a person not want to have the boot.img? thanks
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Also if we flash the first firmware full package will we lose root?
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So, If I flash this Ruu, it'd be safe to flash the OTA? I am feeling pretty noobish but don't want to have a very shiny paper weight.
I'm running the nv rom but I want to return to stock.
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I flashed the custom firmware and it was successful but my hboot didn't change. Can anyone confirm what the hboot number is? Thanks
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Hboot is the he same. But when I boot into boot loader for OS I have nothing . Of course I'm still running the 1.12 Rom. But my radio updated to 1.16. Thanks for this. Nice work
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treIII said:
Hboot is the he same.
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Its the same version but a newer build date, which is why I included it.

What does your boot loader say 4OS?
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tublah said:
If you converted to GPE would this be a one-step way to get back to TMOUS stock?
Thanks!
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No, sorry when you converted to GPE you changed your partition sizes. To change back we need an RUU or the dzdata.imgs, which are not currently available. Also if/when we have those, you would still need to flash stock rom afterwards because this is merely firmware. There is no OS included whatsoever.

Behold_this said:
No, sorry when you converted to GPE you changed your partition sizes. To change back we need an RUU or the dzdata.imgs, which are not currently available. Also if/when we have those, you would still need to flash stock rom afterwards because this is merely firmware. There is no OS included whatsoever.
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Are you going to post a stock Rom? This software update notification is driving me crazy. Lol
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I can't remember if this happened before I flashed the custom firmware or not but after flashing the custom firmware when I'm booting into recovery I have the red development text warning again. It's only when I bit into recovery though. Can someone respond and let me know if they have it? I wonder if flashing the file to remove the Red text as I did before is safe? Thanks
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P.S.A.​
If anyone would like to install this firmware without hooking up to a PC, all it requires an SD card.
Simply:
rename the firmware zip "0P6BIMG.zip"
copy to the root of your SD card
reboot into bootloader (power+vol dwn)
when prompted to confirm the flash select Yes using volume key to confirm the update.

The custom firmware works fine on International 1.54 roms
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altimax98 said:
The custom firmware works fine on International 1.54 roms
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Yup, sure does. The custome zip will work with ANY rom. That is the whole reason the custom zip is provided, it's why I included it.
The custom zip allows you to KEEP your custom rom AND custom recovery installed and functioning, the way you want it.
The official zip includes the stock recovery AND 1.57 boot.img, so it should only be used in association with a 1.57 rom. It will help return you to 100% stock.
There is a zip for both situations.

Behold_this said:
Yup, sure does. The custome zip will work with ANY rom. That is the whole reason the custom zip is provided, it's why I included it.
The custom zip allows you to KEEP your custom rom AND custom recovery installed and functioning, the way you want it.
The official zip includes the stock recovery AND 1.57 boot.img, so it should only be used in association with a 1.57 rom. It will help return you to 100% stock.
There is a zip for both situations.
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Hi sorry 1st time I own a HTC phone...what does the .zip do? It's the new firmware/radio from the new ota that tmobile released yesterday?
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Galaxysm said:
Hi sorry 1st time I own a HTC phone...what does the .zip do? It's the new firmware/radio from the new ota that tmobile released yesterday?
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Firmware zips are included as part of each build HTC releases. They contain important device controlling data and code for radio, bootloader, recovery, boot.img etc. As such this thread provides the most recently released firmware zips for the T-Mobile variant of the HTC M8. It is geared towards users that are not on official software paths, such as users of custom ROMs like ViperOneM8, InsertCoin, Renovate, etc.

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Firmware zips are included as part of each build HTC releases. They contain important device controlling data and code for radio, bootloader, recovery, boot.img etc. As such this thread provides the most recently released firmware zips for the T-Mobile variant of the HTC M8. It is geared towards users that are not on official software paths, such as users of custom ROMs like ViperOneM8, InsertCoin, Renovate, etc.
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Thanks...you mentioned that the custom .zip allows me to install it on top of any custom Rom and nothing will happen only update my firmware and radio...I am running viperrom with custom kernel and s-off can I still flash the custom .zip and nothing will happen?
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Galaxysm said:
Thanks...you mentioned that the custom .zip allows me to install it on top of any custom Rom and nothing will happen only update my firmware and radio...I am running viperrom with custom kernel and s-off can I still flash the custom .zip and nothing will happen?
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I am running Viper as well and flashed with no problems.
Thanks @Behold_this for letting us know about flashing in boot loader, I was wondering because I miss being able to that coming from evo3D

Jbb3393 said:
I am running Viper as well and flashed with no problems.
Thanks @Behold_this for letting us know about flashing in boot loader, I was wondering because I miss being able to that coming from evo3D
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Thanks guys one last question...so I flash this on boot loader/Hboot. But put the file in SD card and rename it right like the instructions mentioned above?
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After downgraded 2.22.401.5 to 2.22.401.4 cannot install update

As the title says above...
I used One_M8_2.22.401.4_deodexed by Mike to go back to stock, but my problem is it will not install the update 2.22.401.5.
I downloaded OTA zip and tried to flash using fastboot flash zip firmware.zip successfully but it stays 2.22.401.4 after restart,I did several times but no luck.
Thanks in Advance.

cz4r3n said:
As the title says above...
I used One_M8_2.22.401.4_deodexed by Mike to go back to stock, but my problem is it will not install the update 2.22.401.5.
I downloaded OTA zip and tried to flash using fastboot flash zip firmware.zip successfully but it stays 2.22.401.4 after restart,I did several times but no luck.
Thanks in Advance.
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might have to go back to the 1.5 version and upgrade from there.

cz4r3n said:
As the title says above...
I used One_M8_2.22.401.4_deodexed by Mike to go back to stock, but my problem is it will not install the update 2.22.401.5.
I downloaded OTA zip and tried to flash using fastboot flash zip firmware.zip successfully but it stays 2.22.401.4 after restart,I did several times but no luck.
Thanks in Advance.
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How do you expect the OTA will work on a deodexed ROM which in real meaning is a custom ROM ?

ckpv5 said:
How do you expect the OTA will work on a deodexed ROM which in real meaning is a custom ROM ?
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Ok,even the zip file uploaded here which you flash thru RUU mode?
Thanks for enlightenment.
Maybe I should wait for the 401.5 version.

first you need to confirm what hboot version that you have now ...
the simplest is post the result of fastboot getvar all (but remove the serial no. and imei no. before you post it)
with this info, many of us here can tell you how to proceed further

ckpv5 said:
first you need to confirm what hboot version that you have now ...
the simplest is post the result of fastboot getvar all (but remove the serial no. and imei no. before you post it)
with this info, many of us here can tell you how to proceed further
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here it is...

[Q] Can an unlocked ATT One M8 be flashed with a T Mobile ROM?

I haven't rooted a device in a long while so am trying to see if anyone knows, and if so, can you point me to the appropriate area for information on how to? Regards and thanks.

andfid said:
I haven't rooted a device in a long while so am trying to see if anyone knows, and if so, can you point me to the appropriate area for information on how to? Regards and thanks.
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Thread moved - BUT - please clarify which Phone you are asking about. The HTC ONE could be M7 or M8 or Mini etc.
When asking questions, it would help others if you provide sufficient information to enable a response.

ATT M8 being used on Tmobile questions
LenAsh said:
Thread moved - BUT - please clarify which Phone you are asking about. The HTC ONE could be M7 or M8 or Mini etc.
When asking questions, it would help others if you provide sufficient information to enable a response.
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Sorry, it's an M8 (thought it was assumed since we are in the m8 forum). In addition, since I'm running the ATT version but on Tmobile,will any OTA updates still come from ATT? It still goes out to ATT when i check for updates (it appears). Thanks.

andfid said:
Sorry, it's an M8 (thought it was assumed since we are in the m8 forum). In addition, since I'm running the ATT version but on Tmobile,will any OTA updates still come from ATT? It still goes out to ATT when i check for updates (it appears). Thanks.
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Unfortunately some people post in the wrong forums - wrong phone, Questions in General etc...
Hope you find your answer.

andfid said:
since I'm running the ATT version but on Tmobile,will any OTA updates still come from ATT? It still goes out to ATT when i check for updates (it appears).
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You need to be connected to the AT&T network to get AT&T updates.
Not sure if it will work or not to get the T-Mob OTAs, but you probably at a minimum need to restore to stock T-Mobile ROM and recovery, and change to the proper CID (or SuperCID or S-off?).
Stock nandroid and recovery can be found here (believe your CID is TMOB010, but please confirm): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376
Alternately, you should be able to s-off and run the T-Mob RUU: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2714456

redpoint73 said:
You need to be connected to the AT&T network to get AT&T updates.
Not sure if it will work or not to get the T-Mob OTAs, but you probably at a minimum need to restore to stock T-Mobile ROM and recovery, and change to the proper CID (or SuperCID or S-off?).
Stock nandroid and recovery can be found here (believe your CID is TMOB010: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376
Alternately, you should be able to s-off and run the T-Mob RUU: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2714456
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Thank you. Can you point me to where I can get an official T-Mobile Rom and how to Chang the CID?
Thanks

andfid said:
Can you point me to where I can get an official T-Mobile Rom
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In theory, the nandroid backups I pointed you to are stock ROM, just they are nandroids made by XDA members.
The only way to get a more "official" stock ROM is the RUU I already linked.
andfid said:
and how to Chang the CID?
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Once bootloader unlocked and rooted, you should be able to use fastboot to change CID:
fastboot oem writecid *******
(replace ******* with desired CID)
then to confirm:
fastboot getvar cid

Does the Tmobile rom need to be flased before changing CID?
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In theory, the nandroid backups I pointed you to are stock ROM, just they are nandroids made by XDA members.
The only way to get a more "official" stock ROM is the RUU I already linked.
Once bootloader unlocked and rooted, you should be able to use fastboot to change CID:
fastboot oem writecid *******
(replace ******* with desired CID)
then to confirm:
fastboot getvar cid
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Does the Tmobile ROM (is it an .img file) need to be flashed before changing the CID?
Thank you.

andfid said:
Does the Tmobile ROM (is it an .img file) need to be flashed before changing the CID?
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Not sure, you may actually need to change CID first (in order to restore the nandroid). But no, changing the CID is not dependent on the ROM. You can actually change it to whatever you want (with root).
No, the nandroid is not a .img, its a zip file you need to extract, then place the folder in the right location as outline in Post #2 of the nandroid collection.
BTW, according to the nandroid collection its actually T-MOB010 (I forgot the hyphen in my previous post).
andfid said:
Thank you.
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There's a button for that. But your welcome.

CID ?
redpoint73 said:
In theory, the nandroid backups I pointed you to are stock ROM, just they are nandroids made by XDA members.
The only way to get a more "official" stock ROM is the RUU I already linked.
Once bootloader unlocked and rooted, you should be able to use fastboot to change CID:
fastboot oem writecid *******
(replace ******* with desired CID)
then to confirm:
fastboot getvar cid
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When I try to write the CID, I get a device waiting line and it never goes anywhere...am I missing a command or mode to be in?
does ADB command need to preceed? Thanks.

andfid said:
When I try to write the CID, I get a device waiting line and it never goes anywhere...am I missing a command or mode to be in?
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You need to be in fastboot mode for fastboot commands.
Boot into bootloader and select fastboot. Or: adb reboot fastboot

Need help returning TMo m8 to stock.

I have it rooted, s-off, unlocked bootloader, etc. I want to get it like I just got it out of the box from Tmo. What are the steps?

guitarfreak846 said:
I have it rooted, s-off, unlocked bootloader, etc. I want to get it like I just got it out of the box from Tmo. What are the steps?
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T-mobile USA or ??
what is your software version ?
where is your stock backup ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2714456

clsA said:
T-mobile USA or ??
what is your software version ?
where is your stock backup ?
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T-Mobile USA. Stock Backup? Don't think I have one.

guitarfreak846 said:
T-Mobile USA. Stock Backup? Don't think I have one.
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look up ^^ I posted a link to all the T-mobile RUU

clsA said:
look up ^^ I posted a link to all the T-mobile RUU
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So what if I'm on a Mac and can't open .exe?

guitarfreak846 said:
So what if I'm on a Mac and can't open .exe?
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Find the Rom.zip and flash it with fastboot

clsA said:
Find the Rom.zip and flash it with fastboot
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Ok, so is it possible that you can write down simple step by step instructions? Sorry I feel so dumb about this. I've done this before with other devices but it's been years.

guitarfreak846 said:
Ok, so is it possible that you can write down simple step by step instructions? Sorry I feel so dumb about this. I've done this before with other devices but it's been years.
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Sure you just boot the phone to fastboot USB
then put the rom.zip in the folder with fastboot and use these commands
fastboot oem rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip rom.zip
fastboot flash zip rom.zip
fastboot reboot
Flash it 2 times like it says their ...commands may be a little different on a MAC

Root-Tool for Android 5 Lollipop?

Hi guys, im searching for a root tool for my t-mo m8 with Android 5.0. Can u help me?
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dancecore92 said:
Hi guys, im searching for a root tool for my t-mo m8 with Android 5.0. Can u help me?
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What to you mean a root tool? Is your bootloader unlock?

Tigerstown said:
What to you mean a root tool? Is your bootloader unlock?
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I just got my M8 after the bootloader is unlocked and I'm on 5.0 which root method should I use any help would be Greatly appreciated Thank's in Advance............

Philly Jim said:
I just got my M8 after the bootloader is unlocked and I'm on 5.0 which root method should I use any help would be Greatly appreciated Thank's in Advance............
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Sense your unlocked you can flash a custom recovery using fastboot as i would use twrp. An then download supersu.zip an flash it in your newly installed twrp recovery. An now you are rooted.

Maybe I didn't explain properly my bootloader is not unlocked yet, just wanted to know since the update is there a new root method....? Thanks for replying

Philly Jim said:
Maybe I didn't explain properly my bootloader is not unlocked yet, just wanted to know since the update is there a new root method....? Thanks for replying
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nbd. You should be able to use htcdev.com to unlock your bootloader Or you can go the s-off way(which I recommend) use the sunshine app for s-off(if your device is capable of s-off now) an if it is sunshine will s-off an unlock for you an then do what I said above post. Those r really your only 2 choices.

FYI you will need to be on either of the latest two twrp versions to install su binaries properly if you have issues. Sunshine wouldn't work for me but its really easy to unlock bootloader and install twrp and su

If i'm s-off already I should be able to run the latest RUU to get me up to date with the firmware and then flash TWRP and then a rom correct?

deepsouth06 said:
If i'm s-off already I should be able to run the latest RUU to get me up to date with the firmware and then flash TWRP and then a rom correct?
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You could do that yes. Or just flash the firmware zip an then flash twrp an flash updated ROM an you r up to date....if you run ruu it will wipe your device so backup your stuff to a PC or external an then proceed with ruu an flashing twrp then ROM. After you flash twrp I recommend strongly to make a backup of stock before you wipe to flash new ROM.

Tigerstown said:
You could do that yes. Or just flash the firmware zip an then flash twrp an flash updated ROM an you r up to date....if you run ruu it will wipe your device so backup your stuff to a PC or external an then proceed with ruu an flashing twrp then ROM. After you flash twrp I recommend strongly to make a backup of stock before you wipe to flash new ROM.
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Cool. The firmware zip would not be Tmo-M8-4.20.531.4-recovery.img or would it?

deepsouth06 said:
Cool. The firmware zip would not be Tmo-M8-4.20.531.4-recovery.img or would it?
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Sounds like the recovery IMG. I have Vzw but I help all over. I think I have a T-Mobile 4.4.4 firmware. Let me check my file host

Tigerstown said:
Sounds like the recovery IMG. I have Vzw but I help all over. I think I have a T-Mobile 4.4.4 firmware. Let me check my file host
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I guess i'm confused because of my Hboot being on 3.19. I've been wondering if there is a need to run a higher Hboot that probably came out with the new OTA, but the VenonRom 4.2 has been running with no problems. So i guess what I am really trying to achieve is upgrading HBoot and Radio.

deepsouth06 said:
I guess i'm confused because of my Hboot being on 3.19. I've been wondering if there is a need to run a higher Hboot that probably came out with the new OTA, but the VenonRom 4.2 has been running with no problems. So i guess what I am really trying to achieve is upgrading HBoot and Radio.
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I would just flash firmware an be done with it. Then you know everything is up to date. Give me a few more mins to locate the firmware zip for you I'm at work too.
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deepsouth06 said:
I guess i'm confused because of my Hboot being on 3.19. I've been wondering if there is a need to run a higher Hboot that probably came out with the new OTA, but the VenonRom 4.2 has been running with no problems. So i guess what I am really trying to achieve is upgrading HBoot and Radio.
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Here you go. Download an flash using fastboot. T-Mobile 4.4.4 firmware minus boot.IMG an minus recovery.img
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95851939534733369

Tigerstown said:
I would just flash firmware an be done with it. Then you know everything is up to date. Give me a few more mins to locate the firmware zip for you I'm at work too.
Here you go. Download an flash using fastboot. T-Mobile 4.4.4 firmware minus boot.IMG an minus recovery.img
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95851939534733369
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Thanks a bunch. Sorry for the double post/message. Appreciate the help.

deepsouth06 said:
Thanks a bunch. Sorry for the double post/message. Appreciate the help.
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No worries just glad to help you out...if you need more help or have errors post back.

Tigerstown said:
No worries just glad to help you out...if you need more help or have errors post back.
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One other question in the zip am I seeing correctly that there is no boot.img and recovery.img or are they renamed to something other?

deepsouth06 said:
One other question in the zip am I seeing correctly that there is no boot.img and recovery.img or are they renamed to something other?
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Those r removed. Why you wonder because if boot.IMG is included an your on a custom ROM that don't use stock boot.IMG an modules you will be in a boot loop till you fastboot your ROM boot.img an recovery is removed because who wants a stock recovery to replace twrp then you have to flash your twrp back. Make sense to you?

Tigerstown said:
Those r removed. Why you wonder because if boot.IMG is included an your on a custom ROM that don't use stock boot.IMG an modules you will be in a boot loop till you fastboot your ROM boot.img an recovery is removed because who wants a stock recovery to replace twrp then you have to flash your twrp back. Make sense to you?
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Yes it does. Guess was just double checking that they were removed from the zip that was downloaded. Great so then at this point i should be good to fastboot flash this zip. Thanks again.

deepsouth06 said:
Yes it does. Guess was just double checking that they were removed from the zip that was downloaded. Great so then at this point i should be good to fastboot flash this zip. Thanks again.
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Yes you should be able to fastboot flash in ruu mode the firmware zip. If it ask to reflush immediately just re flash rt then an it will start the process. You know how to flash in ruu mode or ?

Tigerstown said:
Yes you should be able to fastboot flash in ruu mode the firmware zip. If it ask to reflush immediately just re flash rt then an it will start the process. You know how to flash in ruu mode or ?
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I have done that, but it was about 6 or 7 months ago. haha. So would need to brush up on how i did that.
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Is there a need to return to a Stock Rom? I am currently on Viper.