HI,
Can someone please help me to return my HTC one M8 to its original stock recovery as i have rooted my phone and now i can't upgrade plus also the phone is not stable at all and it keeps rebooting.
My software info:
Android verision: 5.0.1
HTC Sense version: 6
software number: 4.16.401.13
Please help and guide me how can i fix this problem
Thanks in advance
Restoring the stock recovery alone is not enough. You also need to restore the stock never-rooted ROM (unrooting will not work) using a TWRP backup. Instruction and necessary files can be found here (you want to restore the stock TWRP back and stock recovery corresponding to 4.16.401.13): http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/tutorial-how-to-stock-stock-twrp-t3086860
Alternately, you can relock the bootloader (not required if s-off) and RUU straight to Marshmallow using this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64926626&postcount=6
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hi guys i need your help cause i'm confused and don't know what to do ..
first : i have one M8 unlocked bootloader ( S-on)
software No. : 1.54.401.5 Android 4.4.2
ok my problem is i'm stuck i can't update my firmware and because of that i can't flash the latest ROMs ...everything was easy for me when i was on M7 i able to S-off and update my firmware easily
but now every thread i enter the first rule is YOU SHOULD BE S-OFF!
i tried this guide [GUIDE] How to add root access & and keep official OTA updates | 3.28.401.7
but my screen won't pass the first HTC logo boot even though i can hear second logo boot sound and even my phone will enter system normally but my screen will be stuck on first boot logo
and now nothing else i can do i receive OTA update but i can't do anything with it...
so please tell me if there is any other way to update my firmware ... and i know there is Sunshine method to S-off but man 24$ is too much i can't pay that at the moment
hope to see some answers soon
mr.alawi said:
hi guys i need your help cause i'm confused and don't know what to do ..
first : i have one M8 unlocked bootloader ( S-on)
software No. : 1.54.401.5 Android 4.4.2
ok my problem is i'm stuck i can't update my firmware and because of that i can't flash the latest ROMs ...everything was easy for me when i was on M7 i able to S-off and update my firmware easily
but now every thread i enter the first rule is YOU SHOULD BE S-OFF!
i tried this guide [GUIDE] How to add root access & and keep official OTA updates | 3.28.401.7
but my screen won't pass the first HTC logo boot even though i can hear second logo boot sound and even my phone will enter system normally but my screen will be stuck on first boot logo
and now nothing else i can do i receive OTA update but i can't do anything with it...
so please tell me if there is any other way to update my firmware ... and i know there is Sunshine method to S-off but man 24$ is too much i can't pay that at the moment
hope to see some answers soon
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...can you get into fastboot?
mr.alawi said:
hi guys i need your help cause i'm confused and don't know what to do ..
first : i have one M8 unlocked bootloader ( S-on)
software No. : 1.54.401.5 Android 4.4.2
..... but now every thread i enter the first rule is YOU SHOULD BE S-OFF!
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For your software version 1.54.401.5 (provided that is your current firmware, means you do have the Intl EU WWE CID), you don't really need S-Off
So... first confirm your what your CID is. If it is EU WWE then ....
Your options :
1. Restore stock ROM 1.54.401.5 then install the matching stock recovery then do multiple OTA up to 3.28.401.6 or 3.28.401.7 whichever is available for your CID. Then reflash custom recovery then you can flash any latest custom Sense ROM that you want. (In any case, you don't need to relock bootloader)
Check this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376
2. relock bootloader then flash in RUU mode the untouched higher version firmware. But you may need to flash many firmware step by step to follow the increase firmware no. and it's not easy to find all the related untouched firmware and this is a bit complicated for newbies so I suggest you go to option 1.
ckpv5 said:
For your software version 1.54.401.5 (provided that is your current firmware, means you do have the Intl EU WWE CID), you don't really need S-Off
So... first confirm your what your CID is. If it is EU WWE then ....
Your options :
1. Restore stock ROM 1.54.401.5 then install the matching stock recovery then do multiple OTA up to 3.28.401.6 or 3.28.401.7 whichever is available for your CID. Then reflash custom recovery then you can flash any latest custom Sense ROM that you want. (In any case, you don't need to relock bootloader)
Check this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376
2. relock bootloader then flash in RUU mode the untouched higher version firmware. But you may need to flash many firmware step by step to follow the increase firmware no. and it's not easy to find all the related untouched firmware and this is a bit complicated for newbies so I suggest you go to option 1.
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THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! i toke the first option and i just updated to 1.54.401.10 and now i'm downloading 2.22.401.5
again thank you very much for your quick respond :good: :victory:
Hi guys,
I currently have my HTC One (M8) rooted / unlocked with TWRP 2.7.1.0.
I've also currently running on Android Revolution HD 10.2 on my phone.
I've read and found that Lollipop has just been released for my region (HTC_044) which can be found here :
http://www.carbontesla.com/2015/01/htc-one-m8-4-19-707-2-lollipop-ota-asia-wwe/
I would like to update my phone in accordance to this latest OTA (Latest firmware / hboot / etc).
What would the steps needed to install the OTA? Or as in the website, there is also a nandroid backup. If I flash the Nandroid Backup, would I have the latest hboot / firmware etc? I am planning to install the latest Android Revolution HD ROM later for Lollipop as well.
Do I need relock my bootloader / re-install my stock recovery / re-install stock rom?
Please advise.
Phone Information :
Model - HTC One M8
M8_UL PVT S-ON
HBOOT - 3.18.0.0000
Radio - 1.19.21331147A1.09G
OpenDSP - v38.2.2-00542-M8974.0311
OS -
The main steps in upgrading are to restore the nandroid backup that matches your main version number and flash back the HTC stock recovery and then perform official ota's. Those ota's will take care of the hboot upgrade and such.
Mr Hofs said:
The main steps in upgrading are to restore the nandroid backup that matches your main version number and flash back the HTC stock recovery and then perform official ota's. Those ota's will take care of the hboot upgrade and such.
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Hi Mr Hofs,
Thanks for the reply, so that would mean I don't have to re-lock my bootloader right for the OTA to be able to upgrade my firmware etc?
Cheers
titanmmilton said:
Hi Mr Hofs,
Thanks for the reply, so that would mean I don't have to re-lock my bootloader right for the OTA to be able to upgrade my firmware etc?
Cheers
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correct, you do not have to relock the bootloader.
Can I use a Nandroid Backup with the Lollipop Version itself or must I use a stock nandroid backup with Kit Kat and then upgrade to Lollipop?
titanmmilton said:
Can I use a Nandroid Backup with the Lollipop Version itself or must I use a stock nandroid backup with Kit Kat and then upgrade to Lollipop?
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Its wise to update officially via the current kitkat nandroid backup. Because when the ota is installed correctly you know for sure that the hboot/firmware and software are oke and upgraded as should
Another quick question,
What if I've already downloaded the OTA file itself? What are the proper steps to update?
Hello guys,does anyone have a 3.29.166.9 twrp backup? Or a m8 with cid-vodap110 so he or she can make a fresh nandroid backup so i can go back to stock. I tried x.x.161.x backups but they don't work with cid-vodap110. Vodap110 is specific cid for Swisscom ch. Thanks in advance
No one has it?
Why don't you contact the other guy that already updated to 4.xx.166.x
Ask him for system part only. Then you can use it to update by flashing firmware first.
(I have the firmware but no backup)
Are you running a rooted/modified stock ROM now ? If yes, you can backup that and upload for me.. I will try to fix the error.
If you're running a custom ROM, you can flash the updated firmware and then install a lollipop custom ROM ... this can be done too.
ckpv5 said:
Why don't you contact the other guy that already updated to 4.xx.166.x
Ask him for system part only. Then you can use it to update by flashing firmware first.
(I have the firmware but no backup)
Are you running a rooted/modified stock ROM now ? If yes, you can backup that and upload for me.. I will try to fix the error.
If you're running a custom ROM, you can flash the updated firmware and then install a lollipop custom ROM ... this can be done too.
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I'm running a 4.16.401.10 stock firmware,and it works great even if it's not for my cid,but i would like to have official ota and for that i need stock firmware. I contacted many users with .166 firmwares but no one want's to make a backup :/
You don't run 4.16.401.10 stock firmware but you run a stock 4.16.410.10 ROM.
You can flash your stock firmware 4.19.166.2 then run 4.16.401.10 .. at least you can have a lollipop firmware running a lollipop software.
ckpv5 said:
You don't run 4.16.401.10 stock firmware but you run a stock 4.16.410.10 ROM.
You can flash your stock firmware 4.19.166.2 then run 4.16.401.10 .. at least you can have a lollipop firmware running a lollipop software.
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Yes,you are right i just restored a nandroid backup that i found here on xda. My firmware is probably 3.29.166.9 because when i enter bootloader is says OS-3.29.166.9
Need to totally factory start my HTC ONE M8
Hi guys, i really hope you can help me here.
I have a HTC ONE M8. It is a UK version on EE carrier. the CID is ORANG001. in fast boot it is blank next to OS- (don't know if tyhat matters at this point) I have S-Off through SUNSHINE. I have no oringinal back up. I have tried flashing the recovery found in my OTA updtate and several others that say they should work in various other threads, all through ADB Fastboot says it sends and writes ok but has no effect.
I have unrooted, factory booted, and am at the end of my tether. EE will not replace the handset if it is tampered and i really dont want to have to pay for a totally new one.
Hi folks,
Got notification for the above update on my m8 last night. So downloaded and rebooted. Went into custom recovery and asked about a system file.. and selected ok.... with the power button but update didn't install just rebooted phone..
My phone was rooted and i converted it from stock sense to GPE edition rom.
Had to unroot to get work email app working on the phone..
Any suggestions on how to get this update installed?
Cheers,
Mick
Hi, i have similar problem. My phone is rooted Twrp. My current rom is official 5.01. When i tried to download and install updates, twrp console is appearing and update doesn't install. How can i delete this Twrp console? I think many user have same problem.
Thank you.
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using XDA Free mobile app
Android L-MR1 Upgrade won't install
Same problem here. Keep getting the notifications. When given permission to install it reboots into TWRP. Unable to install the update.zip from within TWRP as expected. Guess I'll watch for somebody to figure it out.
OTA updates require stock recovery to install. Find your stock recovery in the thread sticky at the top of General forum and flash with fastboot.
stock recovery
Does flashing the stock recovery erase contents or just change the recovery app ?
Thanks
larry419 said:
Does flashing the stock recovery erase contents or just change the recovery app ?
Thanks
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Recovery isn't an app. It's a partition that contains the recovery console. And no, flashing a recovery won't wipe anything, except the old recovery console.
Recovery Console
I have rooted and used a few phones and roms but am no expert by any stretch of the imagination. This issue is perplexing.
I understand that the L-MR1 OTA update will not install with TWRP and requires the stock recovery. I downloaded what I thought was the correct recover image and have successfully flashed it but the update will still not install.
Here is what I have...... Is there a specific recovery image that is needed and if so which one ??
Model: HTC6525LVW HTC M8
VERSION 5.01
BASEBAND: 0.89.20.0321
KERNEL: 3.4.0-Elite-g06e8525
Build: Digitalhigh GPE LRX22c.H5 release-keys
Unlocked S-Off
CID-VZW__001
HBOOT 3.19.0.0000
RADIO 0.89.20.0321
I used 2.23.631.2 recovery.img.
Thanks in advance for any help.
larry419 said:
I have rooted and used a few phones and roms but am no expert by any stretch of the imagination. This issue is perplexing.
I understand that the L-MR1 OTA update will not install with TWRP and requires the stock recovery. I downloaded what I thought was the correct recover image and have successfully flashed it but the update will still not install.
Here is what I have...... Is there a specific recovery image that is needed and if so which one ??
Model: HTC6525LVW HTC M8
VERSION 5.01
BASEBAND: 0.89.20.0321
KERNEL: 3.4.0-Elite-g06e8525
Build: Digitalhigh GPE LRX22c.H5 release-keys
Unlocked S-Off
CID-VZW__001
HBOOT 3.19.0.0000
RADIO 0.89.20.0321
I used 2.23.631.2 recovery.img.
Thanks in advance for any help.
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Dude...
Besides the fact that you are S-off, and can just flash a Verizon firmware package to update the easiest way there is (that's my favorite part of being s-off), there are RUUs available for all US carriers.
Search for a verizon firmware.zip and enjoy the freedom of S-off. Download it and flash it and don't lose any data. S-OFF FTW!
Hello,
Please help me. I have rooted my HTC One M8, installed TWRP latest edition, installed Super Su i.e successfully rooted..
But now i need to unroot it. I mean revert it back to stock. I have been searching the internet for almost a week now and not finding anything except http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/help-returning-phone-to-stock-eli5-t3247725 but even in this i'm not able to find required files.
My phone has following specifications:
Android: 5.0.1
Sense: 6.0
Kernel Version: 3.4.0-g165a5da
[email protected] #1
SMP PREEMPT
Baseband: 1.24.21331147A1.20.68.4196.01_F
Software Number: 4.18.720.10
Build Number: 4.18.720.10 CL454154 release-keys
At my recovery screen:
Software Status: Modified
UNLOCKED
M8_UL PVT SHIP S_ON
HBOOT 3.19.0.0000
Radio 1.24.21331147A1.09G
OS 4.18.720.10
CID HTC_038
Please help..
What you can try :
Install TWRP 2.8.7.0, make a backup of your current ROM
Restore 4.18.720.8 backup and 4.18.720.8 stock recovery then do OTA to 4.18.720.10
4.18.720.8 backup - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59065314&postcount=4749
4.18.720.8 stock recovery - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60211779&postcount=4
ckpv5 said:
What you can try :
Install TWRP 2.8.7.0, make a backup of your current ROM
Restore 4.18.720.8 backup and 4.18.720.10 stock recovery then do OTA to 4.18.720.10
4.18.720.8 backup - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59065314&postcount=4749
4.18.720.8 stock recovery - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60211779&postcount=4
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Will i be able to restore 4.18.720.8 backup on 4.18.720.10??
Also i'm not able to downlaod from mega.co.nz. Can you provide me any alternate download link?
Are you in India ? You need to use VPN to download because ISP in India block Mega site.
ckpv5 said:
Are you in India ? You need to use VPN to download because ISP in India block Mega site.
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Well thank you for fast reply sir. I am in india but that's not a problem. The PC does'nt download from mega site and the file is too large to download through phone.
One more thing, I have 3.35.720.1 recovery image (14.22MB)...
If i downloaded the third file from this list; androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=24511. Can i do something then.. the CID is also HTC_038.
If i can, then how? Using above steps you provided or something else?
No, 3.35.720.1 won't work for OTA because that's more than one version lower than your current one.
You only can use either 4.18.720.8 or 4.18.720.10
Try to contact 4.18.720.8 backup owner and see whether he can help you.
Also ask him whether he has 4.18.720.10 backup (I believe he has one).
If there is one, use 4.18.720.10 instead of 4.18.720.8
ckpv5 said:
No, 3.35.720.1 won't work for OTA because that's more than one version lower than your current one.
You only can use either 4.18.720.8 or 4.18.720.10
Try to contact 4.18.720.8 backup owner and see whether he can help you.
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Ah! i also have ROM Update Utility, but i don't know whether it'll work on my phone or not so i didn't tried it yet... RUU_M8_UHL_L50_SENSE60_MR_hTC_Asia_India_4.18.720.8_Radio_1.24.21331147A1.09G_20.68.4196.01_F_release_417228_signed.exe
I got it
Hey friend, first of all i'd like to thank you for all your help. i think i got it back to Stock but not sure though.
I re-locked the bootloader then using PC i installed
RUU_M8_UHL_L50_SENSE60_MR_hTC_Asia_India_4.18.720.8_Radio_1.24.21331147A1.09G_20.68.4196.01_F_release_417228_signed.exe and when the phone rebooted.. i didn't find Super SU and when i rebooted into bootloader, i saw this:
Software Status: Official
RELOCKED
however my software is now 4.18.720.8 instead of 4.18.720.10 but that's no problem at all.
Now you tell me,
am i back to Stock?
is my phone unrooted now?
how can i install the latest update, using software update or do i have to find the RUU for that?
How do i myself take a stock backup since TWRP is removed.
1. Yes but one version lower
2. Yes
3. Settings - about - software update
4. Unlock bootloader with your unlock_code.bin that you got from htcdev then install TWRP 2.8.7.0
then do backup
ckpv5 said:
1. Yes but one version lower
2. Yes
3. Settings - about - software update
4. Unlock bootloader with your unlock_code.bin that you got from htcdev then install TWRP 2.8.7.0
then do backup
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if i unlocked bootloader, wouldn't that make the software modified or phone rooted?
And the backup which i will take, will that be a Stock Backup i.e fully unrooted, official software, etc
Also how can i take stock recovery backup? i mean recovery.img
unlocked bootloader - software modified, yes. Phone rooted, no. Root or not to root is your choice nothing to do with unlock bootloader.
If a backup made before you root the phone, yes that will be unrooted official software stock backup (just like those you can see in my thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/tutorial-how-to-stock-stock-twrp-t3086860)
When you do OTA, before install OTA, copy the OTA zip from internal storage/downloads folder to PC. Open it with 7-zip, open firmware.zip then extract out recovery.img - this is the stock recovery.img (that's how I get all the recovery.img in my thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/tutorial-how-to-stock-stock-twrp-t3086860)
You already managed to get back to stock after you spent a week to find how to do it ... so anything further that you need to know, all the info are available on xda like how to unlock, how to root, how to backup & etc .. just use the search function, you'll get the info. The same way how I gave you links .. I use the search function. I believe you can do this on your own.
Good luck.