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Stock Recovery and RUU for 3.35.401.32

Hi all,
Just took the 3.35.401.32 update and now I'd like to grab the stock recovery and RUU for the same version (3.35.401.32). I've checked the usual suspects but they don't seem to have the files, so are they available for download or I have to hold off a little longer until they are?
Cheers all.

I'm pretty sure that the recovery is already available here on xda. However even if it wasn't you could have grabbed it by yourself while creating a backup for that firmware version (and providing it for others afterwards ). There's a guide how to do so in my google sheet. (And that is linked in my signature.)
Unless it's made for a US carrier, every RUU is leaked and not provided by HTC officially. That means that no one knows if or when a RUU for a new firmware version gets available. (E.g. the SKU 708 has only one single RUU for one of the 1.x firmware versions.) Therefore you shouldn't waste your time and wait too long for a RUU but look for other methods that can get you back to stock.
Edit: And here's the link to the recoveries that have been contributed so far.
Sent from my HTC One S using XDA Labs

Thanks for the info Flippy.
Flippy498 said:
I'm pretty sure that the recovery is already available here on xda. However even if it wasn't you could have grabbed it by yourself while creating a backup for that firmware version (and providing it for others afterwards ). There's a guide how to do so in my google sheet. (And that is linked in my signature.)
Unless it's made for a US carrier, every RUU is leaked and not provided by HTC officially. That means that no one knows if or when a RUU for a new firmware version gets available. (E.g. the SKU 708 has only one single RUU for one of the 1.x firmware versions.) Therefore you shouldn't waste your time and wait too long for a RUU but look for other methods that can get you back to stock.
Edit: And here's the link to the recoveries that have been contributed so far.
Sent from my HTC One S using XDA Labs
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i extracted the file name before updating my device but have no idea about the correct address to be added before
/OTA_HIMA_UHL_M60_SENSE70_MR_HTC_Europe_3.35.401.32-3.35.401.12_release_4872506s7i993jqhhc4rv7.zip

maemow said:
i extracted the file name before updating my device but have no idea about the correct address to be added before
/OTA_HIMA_UHL_M60_SENSE70_MR_HTC_Europe_3.35.401.32-3.35.401.12_release_4872506s7i993jqhhc4rv7.zip
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That's the OTA not a RUU. Both, recovery and OTA, are already available in my thread.
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HTC One M9 on Bluegrass Cellular

Back in August, I got a HTC One M9 from Bluegrass Cellular. (The phone came with Android 5.1) I decided to root it and try a custom ROM. I downloaded a snapshot for CM13 himawl. (Since that's the variant according to Download mode) I flashed it in TWRP only to get an error about sbl1. I since found an unofficial nightly of cm12.1 himawl built on November 17, 2015. It flashed and works fine to this day, but I'd like to have newer features and better security. How would I go about doing this? I can't seem to find the correct RUU. I tried the unlocked RUU to see if it would work, but it was to no avail. I'm S-on if that helps.

purplekid97 said:
Back in August, I got a HTC One M9 from Bluegrass Cellular. (The phone came with Android 5.1) I decided to root it and try a custom ROM. I downloaded a snapshot for CM13 himawl. (Since that's the variant according to Download mode) I flashed it in TWRP only to get an error about sbl1. I since found an unofficial nightly of cm12.1 himawl built on November 17, 2015. It flashed and works fine to this day, but I'd like to have newer features and better security. How would I go about doing this? I can't seem to find the correct RUU. I tried the unlocked RUU to see if it would work, but it was to no avail. I'm S-on if that helps.
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I'm pretty sure that in order to use a Marshmallow-based ROM (ie, CM 13), you need the Marshmallow firmware first. I imagine the same will be true for Nougat ROMs....though I don't think we've got anything beyond stock just yet.
I imagine that if you were able to achieve S-OFF on your phone, you could apply the appropriate RUU to get you up to the latest available firmware for your phone. To be clear, I don't know what that is (I'm not familiar with the himawl models) - but it should be possible.

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I'm pretty sure that in order to use a Marshmallow-based ROM (ie, CM 13), you need the Marshmallow firmware first. I imagine the same will be true for Nougat ROMs....though I don't think we've got anything beyond stock just yet.
I imagine that if you were able to achieve S-OFF on your phone, you could apply the appropriate RUU to get you up to the latest available firmware for your phone. To be clear, I don't know what that is (I'm not familiar with the himawl models) - but it should be possible.
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I believe that's what's going on here. I'm just trying to see if there are any alternatives or RUU's known to work with my s-on phone before I resort to the $25 investment of Sunshine.

purplekid97 said:
I believe that's what's going on here. I'm just trying to see if there are any alternatives or RUU's known to work with my s-on phone before I resort to the $25 investment of Sunshine.
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Just for the fact you get an extra chance to unbrick if it goes wrong is worth the $25. IMO S-OFF is a necessity for htc phones.
Beamed in by telepathy.

I tried the test in the Sunshine app, but it said to flash stock or near stock rom. I mistakenly didn't backup my stock ROM before flashing cm12.1. Anyone know a ROM I could flash to s off?

purplekid97 said:
I tried the test in the Sunshine app, but it said to flash stock or near stock rom. I mistakenly didn't backup my stock ROM before flashing cm12.1. Anyone know a ROM I could flash to s off?
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You're on Android 5, right? Android Revolution HD 14, which is built off of stock Android 5.1.0, should do the trick.

Very important sidenote: Don't change the MID/CID or the firmware of this device! It's a CDMA one and therefore not compatible with the GSM firmwares like the dev edition or the WWE one. Otherwise you'll end up with a fancy new paperweight. Just stay with the SKU (the three numbers between the second and the third dot in the firmware version) it is currently using since not even the different CDMA firmwares/devices are compatible with each other.
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Flippy498 said:
Very important sidenote: Don't change the MID/CID or the firmware of this device! It's a CDMA one and therefore not compatible with the GSM firmwares like the dev edition or the WWE one. Otherwise you'll end up with a fancy new paperweight. Just stay with the SKU (the three numbers between the second and the third dot in the firmware version) it is currently using since not even the different CDMA firmwares/devices are compatible with each other.
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In my case, the SKU is 605. Is there a newer 605 I can update to access Marshmallow? I recall when I was stock, I tried to update to MM through OTA in settings, but apparently my carrier never approved the update. 5.1 appeared to be the "latest."

605 is the verizon-branded firmware. There definitely is an android m update for your phone.
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Flippy498 said:
605 is the verizon-branded firmware. There definitely is an android m update for your phone.
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Awesome! With my CID being LRA__001 would I be able to flash this?
0PJAIMG_HIMA_WL_M60_SENSE70_VZW_MR_VERIZON_WWE_3.3 [email protected]_CNV_1.26_002 _release_469809_signed_1 zip
The problem is it looks like it's WWE which you said wouldn't work.

purplekid97 said:
Awesome! With my CID being LRA__001 would I be able to flash this?
0PJAIMG_HIMA_WL_M60_SENSE70_VZW_MR_VERIZON_WWE_3.3 [email protected]_CNV_1.26_002 _release_469809_signed_1 zip
The problem is it looks like it's WWE which you said wouldn't work.
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It's Verizon WWE. That's not the same as sku 401 (WWE).
Either you try that one or you download the exe from the HTC US website.
I can't say for sure whether it'll work. According to the sku the RUU should be flashable. You'll need to try by yourself. An alternative would be contacting llabtoofer's RUU service. However that one isn't for free. (Either search for it via google or use the direct link in my google sheet if you want to use that service.)
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here's your RUU
KhurshidAbbas said:
I mistakenly flashed verizon firmware and now I've lost the network signals, My phone is currently in boot loop, restarting at it's own, I can't use open Mobile Networks App, My networks are not working at all, Some expert told me it's because I flashed wrong Radio.img along with rest of firmware.
Please provide me with stock firmware for Bluegrass Cellular.
I've lost every hope.
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Source:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/one-m9/general/stock-nand-backup-ota-update-collection-t3132698
Download:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24591023225177985
Flippy498 did all the work. I just did some searching
rename to 0PJAIMG.zip place on sd card and reboot should fix it
Again its Flippy498's work

Need help flashing firmware (I think)

I have an M9 with Eragon rom flashed, which is android 5, if I try to flash ANY other rom, it never boots, I figured it was something about the firmware, but I have absolutely no idea what I'm looking for, I'm using the mexican M9, unlocked, S-ON (i don't really know what any of this means), I have access to TWRP but for the life of me I can't figure out what I need to download or flash, it's really frustrating (and yes, I've used the search funcion but like I said, I don't even know what I'm looking for.

Radamenenthil said:
I have an M9 with Eragon rom flashed, which is android 5, if I try to flash ANY other rom, it never boots, I figured it was something about the firmware, but I have absolutely no idea what I'm looking for, I'm using the mexican M9, unlocked, S-ON (i don't really know what any of this means), I have access to TWRP but for the life of me I can't figure out what I need to download or flash, it's really frustrating (and yes, I've used the search funcion but like I said, I don't even know what I'm looking for.
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Read through the readme thread at the top of this forum. It has everything you need.

computerslayer said:
Read through the readme thread at the top of this forum. It has everything you need.
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I did, but what am I looking for? I tried the SD thing and it failed

Radamenenthil said:
I did, but what am I looking for? I tried the SD thing and it failed
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The rom version MUST MATCH THE FIRMWARE VERSION. If you need to flash stock then you need to get it back to stock condition by following the thread that flippy spent ages on, it is in the general section stickies.
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But how do I know which rom version and firmware version I have? and do I have to go back to stock? I don't understand anything about the RUU stuff (i tried downloading one and using the SD method thing to flash it, but it gave me an error)

Radamenenthil said:
But how do I know which rom version and firmware version I have? and do I have to go back to stock? I don't understand anything about the RUU stuff (i tried downloading one and using the SD method thing to flash it, but it gave me an error)
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The readme thread, particularly the section on RUUs is what you need.
You need to look up your OS version, identify the SKU and match that to the RUUs that are available. Then you can download and apply the correct software to your phone.
The readme thread explains this, step by step. Check it out and post any questions you have from there in this thread.

computerslayer said:
The readme thread, particularly the section on RUUs is what you need.
You need to look up your OS version, identify the SKU and match that to the RUUs that are available. Then you can download and apply the correct software to your phone.
The readme thread explains this, step by step. Check it out and post any questions you have from there in this thread.
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I found the SKU, it's 600, should I just download that and try to flash it with the SD method thing?

computerslayer said:
The readme thread, particularly the section on RUUs is what you need.
You need to look up your OS version, identify the SKU and match that to the RUUs that are available. Then you can download and apply the correct software to your phone.
The readme thread explains this, step by step. Check it out and post any questions you have from there in this thread.
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Radamenenthil said:
I found the SKU, it's 600, should I just download that and try to flash it with the SD method thing?
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I just tried the SD method thing, with the correct SKU RUU, didn't work...
I get
"Failed: -2, 19: fail to flash via downloadzip"
three times, please i'm at a total loss of what to do

Radamenenthil said:
I just tried the SD method thing, with the correct SKU RUU, didn't work...
I get
"Failed: -2, 19: fail to flash via downloadzip"
three times, please i'm at a total loss of what to do
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I don't know how to interpret the error code, but perhaps we can rule out the obvious. What is your current OS version?
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I don't know how to interpret the error code, but perhaps we can rule out the obvious. What is your current OS version?
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Also, we're not talking about a phone error - you've got a perfectly working device. The problem is that your firmware is outdated and current ROMs require Marshmallow or Nougat firmware. From the looks of it, your SKU doesn't have any updates available.
Assuming you have correctly identified your SKU as 600, your best bet is to achieve S-OFF and change your phone SKU to the developer SKU so that you can update to the latest firmware for the M9. Keep in mind that you will lose any carrier specific features that may be included in the 600 SKU firmware (such as VoLTE, wifi calling).
Before taking that step, be sure that you've properly identified your SKU - if you turn out to have a CDMA phone/SKU, attempting to apply other firmware will almost certainly brick it.

computerslayer said:
I don't know how to interpret the error code, but perhaps we can rule out the obvious. What is your current OS version?
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Also, we're not talking about a phone error - you've got a perfectly working device. The problem is that your firmware is outdated and current ROMs require Marshmallow or Nougat firmware. From the looks of it, your SKU doesn't have any updates available.
Assuming you have correctly identified your SKU as 600, your best bet is to achieve S-OFF and change your phone SKU to the developer SKU so that you can update to the latest firmware for the M9. Keep in mind that you will lose any carrier specific features that may be included in the 600 SKU firmware (such as VoLTE, wifi calling).
Before taking that step, be sure that you've properly identified your SKU - if you turn out to have a CDMA phone/SKU, attempting to apply other firmware will almost certainly brick it.
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I got desperate and I tried another SKU, 599, which had the same CID as mine (but apparently a higher version) and it actually worked, it started flashing and all, i'm on the "Android is starting... Optimizing apps" screen right now, somewhat relieved, I hope it works, I've been at this for like 3 days
and I can't pay for S-OFF, I'm totally broke (and I feel kinda salty because I already paid for that app once lol)

Radamenenthil said:
I got desperate and I tried another SKU, 599, which had the same CID as mine (but apparently a higher version) and it actually worked, it started flashing and all, i'm on the "Android is starting... Optimizing apps" screen right now, somewhat relieved, I hope it works, I've been at this for like 3 days
and I can't pay for S-OFF, I'm totally broke (and I feel kinda salty because I already paid for that app once lol)
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Interesting and weird. I can't explain why a RUU of another SKU would work on your phone - unless your phone is actually SKU 599 and not 600. I am glad it worked, however!

My guess is that the reason for that being possible is the fact that those two SKUs share the same CID and MID. I don't even know the difference between the two SKUs (assuming that there actually is one). :silly:
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Flippy498 said:
My guess is that the reason for that being possible is the fact that those two SKUs share the same CID and MID. I don't even know the difference between the two SKUs (assuming that there actually is one). :silly:
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Apparently one is specifically from Mexico (Telcel) and the other one (that worked) was Latinamerica in general...
So now that I'm in stock android 6, how would I go about getting Nougat on it? or rooting? (I don't know if I should make a new thread for this)

Radamenenthil said:
Apparently one is specifically from Mexico (Telcel) and the other one (that worked) was Latinamerica in general...
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Well, that info is taken from the naming of the RUUs. What I meant was the content. Why would HTC decide to use the same MID and CID for two SKUs. As far as I know this situation is unique. Have you been able to notice any differences of the two RUUs software.
The telcel one didn't work because it was probably too old for your phone. With S-ON downgrades are only possible in some rare cases.
Radamenenthil said:
So now that I'm in stock android 6, how would I go about getting Nougat on it? or rooting? (I don't know if I should make a new thread for this)
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Not every SKU already received the Android N update. You may need to wait a bit longer.
If your bootloader is still unlocked you can flash TWRP and SuperSU. The correct versions for each firmware version of the M9 are stated in the ReadMe thread.
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Flippy498 said:
Well, that info is taken from the naming of the RUUs. What I meant was the content. Why would HTC decide to use the same MID and CID for two SKUs. As far as I know this situation is unique. Have you been able to notice any differences of the two RUUs software.
The telcel one didn't work because it was probably too old for your phone. With S-ON downgrades are only possible in some rare cases.
Not every SKU already received the Android N update. You may need to wait a bit longer.
If your bootloader is still unlocked you can flash TWRP and SuperSU. The correct versions for each firmware version of the M9 are stated in the ReadMe thread.
Sent from my HTC One M9 using XDA Labs
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thank you, after that, I should be ok flashing MM roms and stuff?

Cant update from: 3.35.617.31, Getting errors with RUU, Cant OTA

Hello,
I have bought HTC One M9 off Aliexpress.
I bought it as developer version. When it came I started OTA upgrade. It downloads and then it says update cannot be performed because of modified system.
I cant even use RUU to get it working, I receive error 132. While chatting to HTC support their run my IMEI by their system. It came back as T-Mobile (US) version. Even though on back of my phone is engraved -
Model: OPJA110 which should mean it is developer version.
On my download mode it states: S-on, official system and locked bootloader.
Can anyone give me some tips how to get the newest system installed?
I have been trying for past 2 days without any luck to figure it out.
Any help is appreciate.
EDIT: Forgot CID:11111111 MID: 0PJA11000
Thank you very much.

Please read the ReadMe thread. It'll explain the causes of your issues and contains the needed files and instructions for fixing it. (C.f. the conversion guide, the RUU and the OTA section)
The most important infos: OTAs aren't installable while the phone is using the SuperCID and firmware 4.x RUUs aren't flashable on phones with firmware 3.x or lower due to new encryption keys.
Sent from my HTC One M9 using XDA Labs

Thanks for your time.

Flippy498 said:
Please read the ReadMe thread. It'll explain the causes of your issues and contains the needed files and instructions for fixing it. (C.f. the conversion guide, the RUU and the OTA section)
The most important infos: OTAs aren't installable while the phone is using the SuperCID and firmware 4.x RUUs aren't flashable on phones with firmware 3.x or lower due to new encryption keys.
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I have read ReadMe.
So that means I need to S-OFF my phone using SunShine (other oprions?)
Then changing CID to BS_US001 (because Im running .617. system)
Then I can flash RUU (3.35.617.31)
And after that I can use OTA updates?
Do I need to unlock bootloader through HTCdev or is enough to check OEM Unlocking under developer options?
Thank you again for your time.

Oh, I missed that you're S-ON. Follow the unlocking/rooting guide in the same thread.
If you're lucky the previous owner used Sunshine, as well, so that you don't have to pay, again. (The license is saved on their servers and gets linked to the device.) The alternatives to Sunshine are a Java card, an XTC clip or similar tools which are way more expensive.
It doesn't matter which of the CIDs that belong to SKU 617 you use. They both work fine.
Alternatively, you could send the device back to the seller and ask for a refund. He obviously modified the phone and didn't restore the phone to a stock state properly before he sold it. The phone definetly was S-OFF in the past since no HTC phone gets shipped with the SuperCID. And if the IMEI belongs to a T-Mobile M9 according to HTC then the MID got changed with the help of S-OFF, as well. The backside can actually get replaced, too, if you know how to do it.
After you restored a CID that corresponds to your SKU you should be able to receive OTAs, again. Just for safety reasons I'd flash a 3.x RUU, as well, if I were you. The differences between the GSM versions of the M9 are so minor that you can convert the phone from one version to another. Therefore, you don't need to use the T-Mobile firmware and can stick with the dev one if you want.

Flippy498 said:
Oh, I missed that you're S-ON. Follow the unlocking/rooting guide in the same thread.
If you're lucky the previous owner used Sunshine, as well, so that you don't have to pay, again. (The license is saved on their servers and gets linked to the device.)
It doesn't matter which of the CIDs that belong to SKU 617 you use. They both work fine.
Alternatively, you could send the device back to the seller and ask for a refund. He obviously modified the phone and didn't restore the phone to a stock state properly before he sold it. The phone definetly was S-OFF in the past since no HTC phone gets shipped with the SuperCID. And if the IMEI belongs to a T-Mobile M9 according to HTC then the MID got changed with the help of S-OFF, as well. The backside can actually get replaced, too, if you know how to do it.
After you restored a CID that corresponds to your SKU you should be able to receive OTAs, again. Just for safety reasons I'd flash a 3.x RUU, as well, if I were you. The differences between the GSM versions of the M9 are so minor that you can convert the phone from one version to another. Therefore, you don't need to use the T-Mobile firmware and can stick with the dev one if you want.
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Ok, Im gona pay that 25 bucks, it doesnt really matter.
So, I should start with unlocking bootloader via HTCdev.
After that I need to use SunShine.
Changing CID.
Flashing 3.x RUU.
And then doing OTA.
Is that all correct?
And should I install TWRP or stay on stock recovery after unlocking bootloader?
Really appreciate your time.

Correct.
Just follow the guides in the ReadMe thread starting from this post till the end of the conversion guide. (Theoretically, you can skip the backup part and save some time since you should be able to use the 3.x RUU even with the SuperCID on your phone.)

Flippy498 said:
Correct.
Just follow the guides in the ReadMe thread starting from this post till the end of the conversion guide. (Theoretically, you can skip the backup part and save some time since you should be able to use the 3.x RUU even with the SuperCID on your phone.)
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Thanks,
is there a point in TWRP backup? Wont it stop OTA updates? On my other phone (Ulefone Metal) It is not possible to get OTA with custom recovery.

It actually is possible on the M9 and newer HTC phones as long as the system partition doesn't get modified, beforehand. (Further info can be found in the OTA section of the ReadMe thread.)
However, flashing a RUU restores everything on the phone back to stock (including the recovery). That's why I suggested flashing one after changing the CID.
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Flippy498 said:
It actually is possible on the M9 and newer HTC phones as long as the system partition doesn't get modified, beforehand. (Further info can be found in the OTA section of the ReadMe thread.)
However, flashing a RUU restores everything on the phone back to stock (including the recovery). That's why I suggested flashing one after changing the CID.
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Thank you, I did as I said.
After flashing 3.x RUU OTA was successful.
That updated my system to: 4.16.617.6.
After that I continued by flashing latest RUU (4.30.617.12).
Everything went well. Until this point. When I booted the device I got to choose language. But there are just few (20 or so) available.
Unfortunately no Czech which I want. On previous version (4.16.617.6) there was huge list to choose from, including Czech.
Im still using 617 edition.
Where is the problem? Is here a way to get Czech lang. working again?
One again thank you for your time and effort

HTC probably removed the languages from the selection. Don't ask me why. I have no clue.
You could try setting up the phone in English and then switching to Czech via the app MoreLocal2. There's a thread about the app somewhere hidden on xda (sorry, I don't have a direct link at hand). You should be able to find it via google.
Sent from my HTC One M9 using XDA Labs

Can someone please point me in the direction....

Of the last/latest/final?? UK HTC M9 RUU Full stock.
Is there such a thing or do I have to use some mutated version of it?
I know the US have Fullstock RUU's but I cant find a UK one.
I'm expecting around 2GB size. With all the firmware, full wipe etc...
Thanks in advance!

Indeed there is for the wwe version (401) https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=817550096634758268
I have the file on my external sdcard for those moments where your phone thinks it's a toaster.
A lot will depend on whether your phone is locked to carrier or not. Carrier versions are hard to find.

shivadow said:
Indeed there is but I don't have any links. I have the file on my external sdcard for those moments where your phone thinks it's a toaster.
A lot will depend on whether your phone is locked to carrier or not. Carrier versions are hard to find.
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Lol, I've Super CID it so no it's not locked to carrier.
I've Googled and only managed to find the US version from the HTC support site.
I've emailed HTC support so will wait for them.
Thanks

Htc has never provided and is never going to provide RUUs for their non-US devices. They even stopped providing US RUUs since the U11. If you own a non-US HTC device or a US model that is at least as young as the U11 then you rely on the files that get leaked on websites like ir-file or easy-firmware. The file that is linked above is a re-upload of such a leaked RUU since ir-file and easy-firmware require you to pay per download.
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Flippy498 said:
Htc has never provided and is never going to provide RUUs for their non-US devices. They even stopped providing US RUUs since the U11. If you own a non-US HTC device or a US model that is at least as young as the U11 then you rely on the files that get leaked on websites like ir-file or easy-firmware. The file that is linked above is a re-upload of such a leaked RUU since ir-file and easy-firmware require you to pay per download.
Sent from my HTC U12+ using XDA Labs
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Thanks Flippy, and I don't suppose the M9 is getting Oreo either...so I might as well stick with the last unlocked/developer edition RUU that I got from HTC/US/Support and root my phone again, yes?
And is there any way of getting rid of that Emergency app thing....?

eskimosound said:
I don't suppose the M9 is getting Oreo either...
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Every HTC flagship reaches its EOL state two years after its launch. For the M9, this date was in spring 2017. In other words, unless you plan to flash an Oreo-based custom rom you won't see Android 8 on your M9.
eskimosound said:
so I might as well stick with the last unlocked/developer edition RUU that I got from HTC/US/Support and root my phone again, yes?
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Aternatively, you can use the RUU that got linked above. It's the latest unbranded European RUU. It doesn't matter which SKU you use. The differences are almost non-existent.
(Sidenote: There is no WWE SKU. SKU 401 equals the unbranded European version, 708 the unbranded Asian/Hongkong version, 709 the unbranded Asian/Taiwanese version, 710 the unbranded Australian version and 617 the unbranded US American version.)
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And is there any way of getting rid of that Emergency app thing....?
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Which emergency app are you talking about?

Flippy498 said:
Every HTC flagship reaches its EOL state two years after its launch. For the M9, this date was in spring 2017. In other words, unless you plan to flash an Oreo-based custom rom you won't see Android 8 on your M9.
Aternatively, you can use the RUU that got linked above. It's the latest unbranded European RUU. It doesn't matter which SKU you use. The differences are almost non-existent.
(Sidenote: There is no WWE SKU. SKU 401 equals the unbranded European version, 708 the unbranded Asian/Hongkong version, 709 the unbranded Asian/Taiwanese version, 710 the unbranded Australian version and 617 the unbranded US American version.)
Which emergency app are you talking about?
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I will try that RUU linked above....
The emergency Red/Orange Triangle that is linked to E911 in settings....says it cannot be removed and I believe it is so USA citizens can get Red, Amber and Yellow terrorist threat alerts!!
Even when rooted I can't find it to remove and it seems to have cropped up in Marshmallow and Nougat HTC OS's

Wait, so you don't own a European M9? If that's the case and the phone is S-ON then you won't be able to use the 401 RUU. And in case it's an American CDMA variant, you won't be able to use that RUU without damaging the phone, either, even if the phone is S-OFF.
Please take a look at the ReadMe thread. It contains all information you'll need for finding the correct RUU for your phone.
I've never heard of such an app. I've never owned a US M9, either, though.
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Wait, so you don't own a European M9? If that's the case and the phone is S-ON then you won't be able to use the 401 RUU. And in case it's an American CDMA variant, you won't be able to use that RUU without damaging the phone, either, even if the phone is S-OFF.
Please take a look at the ReadMe thread. It contains all information you'll need for finding the correct RUU for your phone.
I've never heard of such an app. I've never owned a US M9, either, though.
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Thanks for your concern Flippy, no chill, I've got an International M9, (At leased that's whay the guy in China told me)
I've Unlocked Bootloader, S-Off (using Sunshine) and it was rooted until yesterday when I upgraded the Firmware to the Latest 4.30.617.12 and installed the RUU_HIMA_UL_N70_SENSE80_ATT_MR_NA_Gen_Unlock_4.30.617.12 exe.
Now the phone has unrooted itself and got rid of TWRP, Software Status saying Official (Fabulous)
So yep, I am aware though that, that is a USA RUU that's why I wanted the European one, however that linked one above is an earlier version....so still not the latest but it might have OTA if its official...?

It is the latest build. The numbering always differs between the SKUs.
And RUUs overwrite every partition on your phone. That's why you lost root and TWRP and the phones status got reset to official by flashing the US RUU.
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It is the latest build. The numbering always differs between the SKUs.
And RUUs overwrite every partition on your phone. That's why you lost root and TWRP and the phones status got reset to official by flashing the US RUU.
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Thanks Flippy yep just rerooted now charging phone before I flash..

shivadow said:
Indeed there is for the wwe version (401) https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=817550096634758268
I have the file on my external sdcard for those moments where your phone thinks it's a toaster.
A lot will depend on whether your phone is locked to carrier or not. Carrier versions are hard to find.
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Am I being stupid, I'm trying to flash this in TWRP, says file is corrupt....should I be adb sidelining it?

Please read the ReadMe thread. Being a *.zip archive doesn't equal being flashable via TWRP.
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Please read the ReadMe thread. Being a *.zip archive doesn't equal being flashable via TWRP.
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It's not having it flippy, the zip file is corrupt. I've downloaded three times on three separate devices and I'm getting the same error.
More than that, I cannot actually extract the zip!

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Please read the ReadMe thread. Being a *.zip archive doesn't equal being flashable via TWRP.
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And what I also need to do is downgrade my firmware or at least change it to the international version but I can't do that because I am getting a weird error....10 but bot the 10 mentioned in sneakyghosts firmware thread.
It's saying something about wrong device or hardware..
But I think that's just because I've got US firmware in it

As said before, read the ReadMe thread. You can't flash RUUs via TWRP and you can't unzip them the normal way since they're encrypted. All you're describing is expected behavior. The file is working fine. I've already used it several times.
And error 10 indicates that you didn't change your MID. A step by step guide for converting your phone can be found in the ReadMe thread, as well.
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Flippy498 said:
As said before, read the ReadMe thread. You can't flash RUUs via TWRP and you can't unzip them the normal way since they're encrypted. All you're describing is expected behavior. The file is working fine. I've already used it several times.
And error 10 indicates that you didn't change your MID. A step by step guide for converting your phone can be found in the ReadMe thread, as well.
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Hi Yep Flippy, thanks 10 RU_MODELID_FAIL.
Yeah, I have to change my MID using fastboot oem writemid and I think I have to change it to 0PJA10000 but I'm not entirely sure. At the moment the MID is 0PJA11000 (Dev Edition) for whatever reason I think the International version is 0PJA10000.
Can you or anyone confirm this or tell me how to determine?
I cannot extract the Zip file to have a look!

Yes, that's the correct MID. It's mentioned in above the downloads in the RUU section of the ReadMe thread, as well.

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Yes, that's the correct MID. It's mentioned in above the downloads in the RUU section of the ReadMe thread, as well.
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Thank you Flippy, I have never been so happy to see the words "English (United Kingdom)"
As a quick note HTC said this:
Good day,
Thank you for contacting HTC Email support department.
Sadly we do not have an end user RUU's, if you need a software reflash you can do that through our repair center, you can double check the phone shipping country by replying back with the imei number or serial number and we will be able to provide more accurate information.
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shivadow said:
Indeed there is for the wwe version (401) https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=817550096634758268
I have the file on my external sdcard for those moments where your phone thinks it's a toaster.
A lot will depend on whether your phone is locked to carrier or not. Carrier versions are hard to find.
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Hey thanks Shivadow, without your lovely RUU, I would not have been able to complete my mission. I am aware that you went out of your way to find that link so my most sincere gratitude.