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Hello, i have one piece M8 with some touch problems. .I cannot boot in fastboot mode either. I tried holding power button and vol down button but no luck. I want to flash a ROM on my phone and i have adb on my pc. Can anyone suggest a ROM and also help me boot in recovery or fastboot? Thanks
andrew21 said:
Hello, i have one piece M8 with some touch problems. .I cannot boot in fastboot mode either. I tried holding power button and vol down button but no luck. I want to flash a ROM on my phone and i have adb on my pc. Can anyone suggest a ROM and also help me boot in recovery or fastboot? Thanks
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Firstly, are you rooted? To install a ROM, you need to at least root and get a custom recovery like TWRP.
I used this toolkit to root. It also has an adb feature that boots your phone into fastboot or recovery.
If you don't trust the toolkit and have adb installed, you could try this.
Connect your phone and open a CMD window.
Type
adb devices
Make sure the phone is a connected device,
Then type
adb reboot fastboot
This should get you into fastboot and from there you can reboot to recovery if you need using volume and power buttons.
or just use adb reboot recovery to get to recovery straight away.
There are loads of roms available including: ARHD, ViperOne, Insertcoin etc.
Try looking for reviews on youtube or just read about them in these forums and pick one. Your can always wipe your device and flash another if you don't like one.
EDIT: As niorun said below, disable Fast Boot option under Power in Settings or it won't work.
andrew21 said:
Hello, i have one piece M8 with some touch problems. .I cannot boot in fastboot mode either. I tried holding power button and vol down button but no luck. I want to flash a ROM on my phone and i have adb on my pc. Can anyone suggest a ROM and also help me boot in recovery or fastboot? Thanks
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Also be sure to check if your 'Fast boot' option is switched off! You can't boot into Fastboot if its on.
Go to Settings>Power>Fast Boot.
I cannot enter fastboot through adb commands and even when i switch on the phone i cannot get past welcome screen since touchscreen not working......help?
andrew21 said:
I cannot enter fastboot through adb commands and even when i switch on the phone i cannot get past welcome screen since touchscreen not working......help?
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Touchscreen issue seems like a hardware problem and I'm not sure what you could really do about that other than send it in for a repair. If you can't get past the welcome screen, you can't disable the fastboot option so I'm not sure how to get around that.
Have you tried to adb into recovery?
andrew21 said:
I cannot enter fastboot through adb commands and even when i switch on the phone i cannot get past welcome screen since touchscreen not working......help?
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Please lets start by telling us what you've done already.
Unlocked bootloader, flashed custom recovery etc... etc...?
I somehow reached the power option and turned fastboot off....then i successfully entered into bootloader. Now when i did "fastboot getvar all" i get this model: product: m8_ul
what to do next and how and which rom to install? I have m8 toolkit and know how to use it.
andrew21 said:
I somehow reached the power option and turned fastboot off....then i successfully entered into bootloader and i dont know remember what option i selected...now my m8 shows red triangle on the screen, what to do?
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I've never seen that, but before you continue... You want to flash a custom ROM, right?
Before you can do that you need a Custom Recovery and a ROM suited for your needs. Do you already have them?
If you have, i suggest to follow the instructies inside the threads
If you haven't, i suggest to read and follow this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265618
EDIT: We can't tell you which ROM to use, that is your own decision!
Niorun said:
I've never seen that, but before you continue... You want to flash a custom ROM, right?
Before you can do that you need a Custom Recovery and a ROM suited for your needs. Do you already have them?
If you have, i suggest to follow the instructies inside the threads
If you haven't, i suggest to read and follow this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265618
EDIT: We can't tell you which ROM to use, that is your own decision!
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I need to flash Stock ROM just to repair my m8....can you pls suggest any and give download link? I know how to flash ROM by using toolkit...
1) unlock bootloader
2) Flash recovery
3) Copy rom to sdcard and flash it through recovery
is that correct?
andrew21 said:
I need to flash Stock ROM just to repair my m8....can you pls suggest any and give download link? I know how to flash ROM by using toolkit...
1) unlock bootloader
2) Flash recovery
3) Copy rom to sdcard and flash it through recovery
is that correct?
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That is correct, however I have no experience with going back to stock!
If you have made a nandroid backup before you flashed custom recovery that would be the easiest way.
Read the thread i posted earlier, going back to stock is explained there.
Niorun said:
That is correct, however i have no experience of going back to stock!
If you have made a nandroid backup before you flashed custom recovery that would be the easiest way.
Read the thread i posted earlier, going back to stock is explained there.
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Then pls give me download link for any good custom rom for this product: m8_ul
thanks.
andrew21 said:
Then pls give me download link for any good custom rom for this product: m8_ul
thanks.
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Again, i can't make a decision for you. But my personal choice would be ARHD.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2694917
Niorun said:
Again, i can't make a decision for you. But my personal choice would be ARHD.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2694917
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Can i use this stock rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2694994
Also, what should i select odexed or deodexed?
andrew21 said:
Can i use this stock rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2694994
Also, what should i select odexed or deodexed?
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I'd say the odexed one if you are going for the stock anyway, otherwise i'd suggest ARHD.
Niorun said:
I'd say the odexed one if you are going for the stock anyway, otherwise i'd suggest ARHD.
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Ok thanks bro
andrew21 said:
Ok thanks bro
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No problem, is everything running as expected again?
Niorun said:
No problem, is everything running as expected again?
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Actually my customer asked me to return the piece without repairing so bad luck.....anyway thanks for your help and suggestions bro
Hey folks.
So I was running CM11 on my Rogers M8 for quite some time, until I decided to flash Sense based roms. Uh-oh, Wifi doesnt work anymore. Decided to do some digging, and realized that it's due to my older firmware which needs to be updated.
I followed the guides, and did the following to prepare:
Flashed stock recovery. I know it worked due to the triangle and explamation mark.
Relocked the bootloader through ADB commands.
Proceeded to ADB "fastboot getvar all" to see my current version.
That's when I saw that right next to the "version-main" it's empty. No numbers. Consequently, I haven't been able to flash any firmwares since it never passes any checks.
I am S-ON (firewater didnt work), CID is ROGER001, and completely exhausted. Please, help me figure this out.
yasha.sinitski said:
Hey folks.
So I was running CM11 on my Rogers M8 for quite some time, until I decided to flash Sense based roms. Uh-oh, Wifi doesnt work anymore. Decided to do some digging, and realized that it's due to my older firmware which needs to be updated.
I followed the guides, and did the following to prepare:
Flashed stock recovery. I know it worked due to the triangle and explamation mark.
Relocked the bootloader through ADB commands.
Proceeded to ADB "fastboot getvar all" to see my current version.
That's when I saw that right next to the "version-main" it's empty. No numbers. Consequently, I haven't been able to flash any firmwares since it never passes any checks.
I am S-ON (firewater didnt work), CID is ROGER001, and completely exhausted. Please, help me figure this out.
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The Bootloader 3.18. tells you, you have 2.x firmware
So what is stopping me from flashing new firmware each time?
yasha.sinitski said:
So what is stopping me from flashing new firmware each time?
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Not being SuperCID?
What do you mean each time?
You can flash stock firmware without going back to stock. As long as your MID and CID match.
Just download stock rogers firmware, rename and install it in hboot, or use RUU mode in fastboot.
xunholyx said:
Not being SuperCID?
What do you mean each time?
You can flash stock firmware without going back to stock. As long as your MID and CID match.
Just download stock rogers firmware, rename and install it in hboot, or use RUU mode in fastboot.
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You see, I tried that. I downloaded stock rogers firmware, and ADB just spits out an error message saying that something doesnt match up. If I recall, it was error 12.
yasha.sinitski said:
You see, I tried that. I downloaded stock rogers firmware, and ADB just spits out an error message saying that something doesnt match up. If I recall, it was error 12.
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It might be because you have a modified /system partition. Do you use Xposed?
xunholyx said:
It might be because you have a modified /system partition. Do you use Xposed?
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No. My endgoal is to simply be running Roger's stock rom with full functionality. I just cant figure out how to get to that. I dont care about getting OTAs.
yasha.sinitski said:
No. My endgoal is to simply be running Roger's stock rom with full functionality. I just cant figure out how to get to that. I dont care about getting OTAs.
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Here are all the files to download to go back to stock rogers. Download and zip them, then use TWRP to flash. Afterwards you will just have to install a stock recovery to be fully stock, but if you don't carte about OTAs, stick with TWRP. That way you can make nandroid backups.
EDIT: I'm mistaken here. You need them unzipped. PM sent.
For others with the same issue of returning to Canadian stock, go to this thread for links and a guide on how to do so.
xunholyx said:
Here are all the files to download to go back to stock rogers. Download and zip them, then use TWRP to flash. Afterwards you will just have to install a stock recovery to be fully stock, but if you don't carte about OTAs, stick with TWRP. That way you can make nandroid backups.
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Are you going to post links? No matter what you do, I cant thank you enough for your help.
yasha.sinitski said:
Are you going to post links? No matter what you do, I cant thank you enough for your help.
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Whoops!
Here ya go.
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Whoops!
Here ya go.
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Doing all that right now. I'll update how it goes.
yasha.sinitski said:
Doing all that right now. I'll update how it goes.
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The getvar tell me, you are S-ON.
But you need S-OFF to flash a new firmware.
Otherwise you brick your phone.
That the firmware number is not showing is not critical i think. Its a symtom of some roms.
I flashed the newest firmware to my m7, number was showing. Then i flash Viper 7.0.1 and after that, my number is hidden.
But everything works, so i think its not critical.
Roma80 said:
The getvar tell me, you are S-ON.
But you need S-OFF to flash a new firmware.
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Not true, you can flash the latest firmware if you're S-ON, the only "catch" is that it MUST be the correct MID and CID(That's in Firmware.zip) else it won't flash.
It's also the only way for an S-ON device to update it's Radio, as it won't be able to manually flash Radio's if it's not S-OFF.
Of course you need to relock your bootloader to do this with S-ON. So get stock recovery also, of course make backups of everything you need backed up as relocking it might erase all data.
BerndM14 said:
Not true, you can flash the latest firmware if you're S-ON, the only "catch" is that it MUST be the correct MID and CID(That's in Firmware.zip) else it won't flash.
It's also the only way for an S-ON device to update it's Radio, as it won't be able to manually flash Radio's if it's not S-OFF.
Of course you need to relock your bootloader to do this with S-ON. So get stock recovery also, of course make backups of everything you need backed up as relocking it might erase all data.
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Oh okay, good to know.
I read wrong / missunderstood on other thread.
Roma80 said:
Oh okay, good to know.
I read wrong / missunderstood on other thread.
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Yeah, Mike's guide has some good info. A lot of misinformation out there about some stuff.
He also has an excellent blog with plenty of info/resources if you're bored and what to read up on some stuff. Great site.
Android Revolution HD :good:
Hi, a friend as a joke decided to go into TWRP and do an advanced wipe and ticked every single partition and wiped my phone.
Now there is no OS/USB port etc and when i turn my phone on normally it gets onto the HTC bootup screen but is stuck so I'm unable to turn it off until the battery runs out, however, im still able to enter TWRP which is running v2.7.0.2.
I live in Australia and am with Optus, how can i re-install my OS? IDM if it's still rooted or it's back to factory state.
Thanks
Because destroying $700+ devices that doesn't belong to you is "funny", he's an idiot. Already costing you plenty.
Hopefully you made a backup and try to restore from your backup. The only one I saw in the backup folder was an old one.
Else you could probably flash a custom ROM but you probably won't go back to stock again unless you can find a nandroid for your device. If it was me, I'd make him give me the money for a new phone, afterwards he can forget about this "illusion of friendship". Anyone that destroys your property for a so-called "joke" isn't worth the effort and definitely not a friend, period.
Good luck.
I never bothered to back up the hardware so I really can't go back to factory default?
If not can you recommend to me any custom ROMs? and yeah i don't think he knew what he was doing exactly but I'll make him pay me back.
You can always restore back to stock if you want to.
There's a backup of earlier version 1.22.980.1 here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376
But you need Philz recovery for that.
Then after restore, you can do multiple OTA updates to get to the latest stock ROM
You also can seek if there is a newer backup here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2703789
fandam said:
I never bothered to back up the hardware so I really can't go back to factory default?
If not can you recommend to me any custom ROMs? and yeah i don't think he knew what he was doing exactly but I'll make him pay me back.
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Suppose it depends what software version you had on your device before he wiped it. If it was the 1.x then you can probably use that nandroid backup, if it's any later then I don't see any backups for that in that thread. Might try the Australian thread in general section or maybe even hop by at http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum/140?g=245 and see if someone there has it. It's an Australian forum so who knows...
ROMs, I used Viper before and it was good, if you're more into the stock experience than maybe try MaximusHD or ARHD. Just make sure you download a ROM version compatible with the firmware version you have i.e if you were on 2.x before being wiped download an older ROM version for 2.x, if you download the newest custom ROM and you don't have the latest firmware you'll end up having problems with radio(bluetooth, wifi, data, gps etc).
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ckpv5 said:
You can always restore back to stock if you want to.
There's a backup of earlier version 1.22.980.1 here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376
But you need Philz recovery for that.
Then after restore, you can do multiple OTA updates to get to the latest stock ROM
You also can seek if there is a newer backup here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2703789
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To be honest, I was wondering if he'll be able to use an old nandroid backup if he wasnt S-OFF. If you reckon it's ok then he can just restore that one then :good:
fandam said:
Hi, a friend as a joke decided to go into TWRP and do an advanced wipe and ticked every single partition and wiped my phone.
Now there is no OS/USB port etc and when i turn my phone on normally it gets onto the HTC bootup screen but is stuck so I'm unable to turn it off until the battery runs out, however, im still able to enter TWRP which is running v2.7.0.2.
I live in Australia and am with Optus, how can i re-install my OS? IDM if it's still rooted or it's back to factory state.
Thanks
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I would slap that "friend" with an oversized trout !
BerndM14 said:
To be honest, I was wondering if he'll be able to use an old nandroid backup if he wasnt S-OFF. If you reckon it's ok then he can just restore that one then :good:
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I see your point and I can't confirm it will work 100% as I never try on a S-On device and no S-Off means that no firmware downgrade but always a firmware upgrade.
But restoring a lower nandroid backup doesn't affect firmware. So in next OTA, it will update the software version no. but not the firmware when the firmware is older than the one installed. Until it reach the OTA which carry the newer firmware then only the system will be updated to the newer firmware.
A lower version software can run on a newer version firmware but the newer version software may not run perfectly on older version firmware.
As he has a S-On device, no harm trying as it won't affect anything when it comes to hboot/bootloader and partitions.
as known up til now i know indeed a lower nandroid can be used without issue. the only problem arises when the touchpanel drivers are being updated as example. when that happens the older will restore but you can't be able to use the touchscreen so its useless at that point.
Hey thx for the help, i flashed ViperOneM8 3.2.1 onto the phone but I can't turn the wi-fi on. I can turn mobile data on but just not wi-fi as when i press it it's simply greyed out.
Im currently running the latest firmware 3.28.401.9, any help/
fandam said:
Hey thx for the help, i flashed ViperOneM8 3.2.1 onto the phone but I can't turn the wi-fi on. I can turn mobile data on but just not wi-fi as when i press it it's simply greyed out.
Im currently running the latest firmware 3.28.401.9, any help/
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If you are only unlocked and not s-off you will need to pull the boot.img out of the viper zip and fastboot flash that boot.img.
dottat said:
If you are only unlocked and not s-off you will need to pull the boot.img out of the viper zip and fastboot flash that boot.img.
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sorry but how can i do that?
extract boot.img from Viper zip.
boot phone into fastboot mode (power off, then press volume down + power and you should get a menu, navigate to fastboot oprion using volume keys and power button to select).
once in fastboot mode, connect phone to pc/mac using usb cable
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
this is assuming you have fastboot installed on your pc/mac.
Code:
fastboot devices
can be used to check if device is connected or not.
fandam said:
sorry but how can i do that?
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On your pc you must unzip the viper zip. In there will be a bunch of folders and a boot.img. Take that boot.img and place it in your working fastboot/adb directory.(if you need a copy of fastboot see below-simply unzip the download) Boot phone into fastboot USB mode and connect to your pc. Holding shift right click the mouse while in the fastboot/adb folder and select open cmd prompt from here.
Then type
Htc_fastboot flash boot boot.img
If successful reboot phone and check WiFi.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95784891001612150
fandam said:
Hey thx for the help, i flashed ViperOneM8 3.2.1 onto the phone but I can't turn the wi-fi on. I can turn mobile data on but just not wi-fi as when i press it it's simply greyed out.
Im currently running the latest firmware 3.28.401.9, any help/
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Are you sure you are on the proper firmware (this is not the main version or software version)? What are your hboot and radio numbers?
redpoint73 said:
Are you sure you are on the proper firmware (this is not the main version or software version)? What are your hboot and radio numbers?
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I have no idea, sry but
H boot 3.18.0.0000
Radio 1.19.21331147A1.16G
fandam said:
I have no idea, sry but
H boot 3.18.0.0000
Radio 1.19.21331147A1.16G
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3.18 is still on 2.x firmware. 3.19 is 3.x.
BerndM14 said:
3.18 is still on 2.x firmware. 3.19 is 3.x.
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Yup, as suspected, OP needs to update firmware.
Also its not necessary to manually extract and flash boot.img on the M8, even when s-on. The previous folks giving this advice may be carrying over knowledge from an older HTC device.
Hello,
guys i have an htc one m8 (CID : HTC__622) and i have problem in fixing my 4.4.3 software the phone reboot randomly and every time reboot he restore the all the data even if ideleted them before and restore setting plz help
i am on locked bootloader
and s-on
i couldn't achieve unlock by HTCdev the recovery return error sd/usbdisk init failed
and cant apply update in recovery (return error invalid operation )
:crying:
Delete Serial Number and the IMEI.
UniversalKID said:
Delete Serial Number and the IMEI.
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Thank u @UniversalKID
Try a factory reset from recovery.
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Try a factory reset from recovery.
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i did try factory reset from recovery the recovery backup preload and format then restore preload and after i boot nothing change everything stay the same .
@UniversalKID
darkzoon said:
i did try factory reset from recovery the recovery backup preload and format then restore preload and after i boot nothing change everything stay the same .
@UniversalKID
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Did you tried upgrading to 4.4.4 via OTA? Check for updates.
UniversalKID said:
Did you tried upgrading to 4.4.4 via OTA? Check for updates.
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i couldn't since the phone keep rebooting randomly
darkzoon said:
i couldn't since the phone keep rebooting randomly
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I said/meant before it started doing that.
UniversalKID said:
I said before it started doing that.
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Lol no you didn't
UniversalKID said:
I said before it started doing that.
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no i did not try upgrade before
i am on 4.4.3 now .
is there any way to upgrade using pc (RUU mod not working)
and if i flash 0P6BDIAG.zip in fastboot the phone reboot after finish checking
darkzoon said:
no i did not try upgrade before
i am on 4.4.3 now .
is there any way to upgrade using pc (RUU mod not working)
and if i flash 0P6BDIAG.zip in fastboot the phone reboot after finish checking
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If you can get your hands on a ruu with the same version number as yours or a higher one then you can update via ruu. Otherwise its a factory reset (which didn't give results) or go back to the seller. S-on + locked bootloader = definitely warranty
Other options :
Unlock the bootloader (which may break warranty) and re-install the stock software. I think you can find it in the general section - collection of stock backups and firmwares.
Mr Hofs said:
If you can get your hands on a ruu with the same version number as yours or a higher one then you can update via ruu. Otherwise its a factory reset (which didn't give results) or go back to the seller. S-on + locked bootloader = definitely warranty
Other options :
Unlock the bootloader (which may break warranty) and re-install the stock software. I think you can find it in the general section - collection of stock backups and firmwares.
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i am unable to unlock bootloader
darkzoon said:
i am unable to unlock bootloader
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What's the error at that point ? And make sure you read up first on how to and what you are doing. As i said it may break warranty. So if you have that i suggest to collect warranty before attempting any options yourself
Mr Hofs said:
What's the error at that point ? And make sure you read up first on how to and what you are doing. As i said it may break warranty. So if you have that i suggest to collect warranty before attempting any options yourself
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i cant use warranty since no HTC Service center beside me
and when i flash unlocktoken the phone ask me if i want to unlock and i chose yes then the phone reboot to recovery and nothing being flashed just errors
("device_cw_install:cant mount /cwprop")
darkzoon said:
i cant use warranty since no HTC Service center beside me
and when i flash unlocktoken the phone ask me if i want to unlock and i chose yes then the phone reboot to recovery and nothing being flashed just errors
("device_cw_install:cant mount /cwprop")
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Try a couple of times and also new unlock tokens. Seen many reports people had to try several times for it to stick
Mr Hofs said:
If you can get your hands on a ruu with the same version number as yours or a higher one then you can update via ruu. Otherwise its a factory reset (which didn't give results) or go back to the seller. S-on + locked bootloader = definitely warranty
Other options :
Unlock the bootloader (which may break warranty) and re-install the stock software. I think you can find it in the general section - collection of stock backups and firmwares.
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I have the same version as OP I want RUU of any asian variant. Searched but didn't find. I am s off.thanks
olimjon said:
I have the same version as OP I want RUU of any asian variant. Searched but didn't find. I am s off.thanks
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did not see a ruu at this moment. the other option is a stock backup from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376
it holds a 2.11 you can use (yes i know the last number is differen but that's no problem)
Mr Hofs said:
did not see a ruu at this moment. the other option is a stock backup from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376
it holds a 2.11 you can use (yes i know the last number is differen but that's no problem)
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Thanks I already restored twrp backup and updated to latest version .Everything is fine. Just wanted to flash RUU of any asian 2.5ghz version. I can convert my m8 as I am s off
olimjon said:
Thanks I already restored twrp backup and updated to latest version .Everything is fine. Just wanted to flash RUU of any asian 2.5ghz version. I can convert my m8 as I am s off
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replied in your Q&A thread
Mr Hofs said:
Try a couple of times and also new unlock tokens. Seen many reports people had to try several times for it to stick
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I did try serveral times its just not working
The phone just take me to recovery and do nothing
Is there any otherway to flash unlock_code.bin
Okay, so my phone is stuck in a boot loop after flashing a new ROM. I tried wiping the cache before and after and doing factory reset. I have tried different ROMs and the same thing always happens, it boots up and opmimizes apps then tells me "Unfortunately gapps or google play services or system ui or phone or something failed" and then restarts. Could someone please help me out.
korbs710 said:
Okay, so my phone is stuck in a boot loop after flashing a new ROM. I tried wiping the cache before and after and doing factory reset. I have tried different ROMs and the same thing always happens, it boots up and opmimizes apps then tells me "Unfortunately gapps or google play services or system ui or phone or something failed" and then restarts. Could someone please help me out.
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What ROM, what recovery version, what firmware version, what model version, are you S-ON or S-OFF, did you do a clean flash or dirty flash? and the wipe is preferably before the ROM installation in my experience.
I started with CM 12.1 but it had a reboot loop issue when the screen would be put to sleep so I changed to Venom 3.50. I am using TWRP 2.8.7.0. Not sure what firmware, can I check that from recovery? It is a North American version on Rogers, can't find model version in bootloader or recovery. S-ON, what'e the difference between dirty and clean? I do a factory rest on recovery and then click install and flash the ROM and then reboot.
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I started with CM 12.1 but it had a reboot loop issue when the screen would be put to sleep so I changed to Venom 3.50. I am using TWRP 2.8.7.0. Not sure what firmware, can I check that from recovery? It is a North American version on Rogers, can't find model version in bootloader or recovery. S-ON, what'e the difference between dirty and clean? I do a factory rest on recovery and then click install and flash the ROM and then reboot.
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For clean in recovery click advanced wipe, check system, data , and both caches. Dirty install for example would be just flashing the ROM again if there was an update where you don't delete any of your data. Also the screen off reboot comes from not having the correct firmware for the ROM. Boot into download mode to see what firmware you are on. Then make sure you flash a ROM that is based off the firmware you are on.
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For clean in recovery click advanced wipe, check system, data , and both caches. Dirty install for example would be just flashing the ROM again if there was an update where you don't delete any of your data. Also the screen off reboot comes from not having the correct firmware for the ROM. Boot into download mode to see what firmware you are on. Then make sure you flash a ROM that is based off the firmware you are on.
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I have been doing clean installs. I am on firmware 2.11 and I don't think any ROMs exist yet. The phone won't stay on long enough to use sunshine. Should I wait for a new ROM to come on based on my firmware? The phone just keeps rebooting and sometimes it won't even go to a homescreen. Is there anything else I should try? I am out of ideas at this point.
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I have been doing clean installs. I am on firmware 2.11 and I don't think any ROMs exist yet. The phone won't stay on long enough to use sunshine. Should I wait for a new ROM to come on based on my firmware? The phone just keeps rebooting and sometimes it won't even go to a homescreen. Is there anything else I should try? I am out of ideas at this point.
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Do you have the OEM lock disabled?
DeadPotato said:
Do you have the OEM lock disabled?
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Says Unlocked on the Bootloader screen. Is that what you mean?
korbs710 said:
Says Unlocked on the Bootloader screen. Is that what you mean?
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Go into settings, developer options , and then look for OEM lock setting.
BUBBA DUB'S said:
Go into settings, developer options , and then look for OEM lock setting.
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The phone won't even get through the setup so it would be impossible to get to developer options without it rebooting before. I went through all the steps to root it and it worked good for a day then the reboots started and I reflashed and it is basically bricked now.
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The phone won't even get through the setup so it would be impossible to get to developer options without it rebooting before. I went through all the steps to root it and it worked good for a day then the reboots started and I reflashed and it is basically bricked now.
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If it boots up into anything it is not bricked. Can you hold power plus volume up and get into download mode? You could try fastboot flashing your RUU for your device to start over from scratch.
BUBBA DUB'S said:
If it boots up into anything it is not bricked. Can you hold power plus volume up and get into download mode? You could try fastboot flashing your RUU for your device to start over from scratch.
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It will boot into TWRP 2.8.7.0 recovery mode and I downloaded the RUU for Rogers in Canada but it is based on a different firmware build. But do I have to lock my bootloader again with fastboot oem lock? I haven't tried that yet. Will the firmware matter in this case? I will try the relock and load RUU if you think firmware doesn't matter, I am on 2.11 and the RUU is based on 1.32.
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It will boot into TWRP 2.8.7.0 recovery mode and I downloaded the RUU for Rogers in Canada but it is based on a different firmware build. But do I have to lock my bootloader again with fastboot oem lock? I haven't tried that yet. Will the firmware matter in this case? I will try the relock and load RUU if you think firmware doesn't matter, I am on 2.11 and the RUU is based on 1.32.
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I am not sure @DeadPotato do you know if it's ok to go backwards with an RUU regarding firmware?
korbs710 said:
The phone won't even get through the setup so it would be impossible to get to developer options without it rebooting before. I went through all the steps to root it and it worked good for a day then the reboots started and I reflashed and it is basically bricked now.
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DO NOT RELOCK OR YOU MAY BRICK YOUR PHONE.
You probably can't run that ruu because you're not s-off and can't downgrade unless the aboot has not changed.
To confirm, you went into download mode and it says OS-2.11.x? What is your CID?
My suggestion would be to do another complete wipe (system, data, cache, dalvik) and then flash a different rom, preferably one of the stockish ones like ARHD or Maximus. If you can boot up most of the way, the problem is likely just getting your OS straightened out.
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DO NOT RELOCK OR YOU MAY BRICK YOUR PHONE.
You probably can't run that ruu because you're not s-off and can't downgrade unless the aboot has not changed.
To confirm, you went into download mode and it says OS-2.11.x? What is your CID?
My suggestion would be to do another complete wipe (system, data, cache, dalvik) and then flash a different rom, preferably one of the stockish ones like ARHD or Maximus. If you can boot up most of the way, the problem is likely just getting your OS straightened out.
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Correct, I am not S-OFF as of now. Not sure if it is possible without being able to boot into an OS.
Yes I am OS-2.11.631.2. CID: ROGER001.
I have tried many ROMs, including ARHD 12.0 but the problem is all the ROMs are based on 1.32 and not 2.11. When I flash ARHD it will get to Optimizing apps once then it will reboot and be stuck on splash screen forever.
korbs710 said:
Correct, I am not S-OFF as of now. Not sure if it is possible without being able to boot into an OS.
Yes I am OS-2.11.631.2. CID: ROGER001.
I have tried many ROMs, including ARHD 12.0 but the problem is all the ROMs are based on 1.32 and not 2.11. When I flash ARHD it will get to Optimizing apps once then it will reboot and be stuck on splash screen forever.
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There are many 2.x roms. If you're flashing 1.x roms, there's your problem. Download one of the latest 2.x-based roms.
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There are many 2.x roms. If you're flashing 1.x roms, there's your problem. Download one of the latest 2.x-based roms.
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I have not been able to find one... ARHD 12.0 (the newst release is 1.x based I think). I could be wrong but even so, I have flashed that ROM and just have a boot loop error. How can I tell what the ROM is based on? I have tried many google searches and looked through many forums... At this point I just want the stupid phone to turn on. Sorry to be bothering you and I appreciate the help but I am just extremely frustrated at this point and I do realize it is all my fault.
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I have not been able to find one... ARHD 12.0 (the newst release is 1.x based I think). I could be wrong but even so, I have flashed that ROM and just have a boot loop error. How can I tell what the ROM is based on? I have tried many google searches and looked through many forums... At this point I just want the stupid phone to turn on. Sorry to be bothering you and I appreciate the help but I am just extremely frustrated at this point and I do realize it is all my fault.
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12.0 is based on 2.10.401. It's possible there is a conflict with the 2.11 Rogers firmware, though I have not seen anyone else post about this.
On the RUU, did you ever tick the "Allow OEM Unlocking" setting in Developer Options since you upgraded to 2.x? If you did not, you cannot relock in your current state because you won't be able to boot up (because of your custom recovery), and won't be able to unlock again, even through HTCdev, because this setting will block it. You would be stuck in bootloader until you could run a RUU, or flash a stock Rogers recovery.
The RUU might run if the aboot version has not changed since 1.32, but it's a risk. If it did not, you'd be stuck until there is a 2.11 Rogers RUU, if ever.
@iElvis , good looking out, if someone is s-on do they have to re lock the boot in order to flash RUU? I thought I saw somewhere you could could still flash via download being s-on.
@korbs710 hopefully you will get it all squared away. If you do I'd also recommend getting s-off via sunshine. It's totally worth the 25 bucks.
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12.0 is based on 2.10.401. It's possible there is a conflict with the 2.11 Rogers firmware, though I have not seen anyone else post about this.
On the RUU, did you ever tick the "Allow OEM Unlocking" setting in Developer Options since you upgraded to 2.x? If you did not, you cannot relock in your current state because you won't be able to boot up (because of your custom recovery), and won't be able to unlock again, even through HTCdev, because this setting will block it. You would be stuck in bootloader until you could run a RUU, or flash a stock Rogers recovery.
The RUU might run if the aboot version has not changed since 1.32, but it's a risk. If it did not, you'd be stuck until there is a 2.11 Rogers RUU, if ever.
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No, I did not select Allow OEM Unlocking. So am I screwed then? I am trying to flash Maximus 6.0 but if it doesn't work I don't want to fully lock the device by trying the RUU.
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@iElvis , good looking out, if someone is s-on do they have to re lock the boot in order to flash RUU? I thought I saw somewhere you could could still flash via download being s-on.
@korbs710 hopefully you will get it all squared away. If you do I'd also recommend getting s-off via sunshine. It's totally worth the 25 bucks.
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Ya I was going to gladly pay the 25 bucks if it meant being able to use my phone and supporting the devs is good.