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Upgrade HBOOT 0.90, WFS Vodafone

Hi,
I've been trying to unlock the bootloader of my Wildfire S without success.
I have followed the process with HTCDev, downloading the HTC EUR, and finalyzing the installer without problems.
Once I get to the point to use fastboot command I get an error which I read is due to have the HBOOT 0.90
I have tried to manually take the rom.zip that the install process extracts in the temp folder and put it into the SD card. When I get to the bootloader, it starts processing but finishes with the message: <bootloader> bypassed
I have tried with other PF76IMG files from several threads and get the 'Main version is older: Update Failed'
I finally tried to extract the zip to modify the 'android-info.txt' file and write an upper version 2.26.161.1, but once zipped again the error dissapears but nothing happens (No message appears)
Could you please give me a hand with this? I have now the phone with no wifi, and unstable screen and I am getting desperate, :silly:
Thanks a lot in advance,
Hueso

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Your question will be answered when this is posted in the Q&A section only
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Ok, sorry for that. Let me know how to move it and I will asap.
Thanks!

jchueso said:
Ok, sorry for that. Let me know how to move it and I will asap.
Thanks!
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Click the report button on the first post and ask a mod to move it.
Sent from my HTC Wildfire S A510e using xda premium

Ok, now that the has been moved, any help?
Thanks a lot in advance,
Hueso

You shouldn't have to upgrade HBOOT if you're on 0.90 ..
Is your phone still on 2.3.3 or have you upgraded OTA to 2.3.5 ?
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"You can overclock as much as you want, your phone will always seem too slow."

Go to www.htcdev.com/bootloader select wildfire s in the drop down menu and follow the instructions there. You will have to create a account first.
Overview of the process:-
• upgrade your bootloader to an unlockable one.
• Get your identifier token
• Submit it to HTC and they will give you an unlock token by email.
• Flash it and unlock bootloader
All these steps are given in detail on the website.
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omnomnomkimiiee said:
You shouldn't have to upgrade HBOOT if you're on 0.90 ..
Is your phone still on 2.3.3 or have you upgraded OTA to 2.3.5 ?
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I am updated to 2.3.5
vbhtt said:
Go to htcdev select wildfire s in the drop down menu and follow the instructions there. You will have to create a account first.
Overview of the process:-
• upgrade your bootloader to an unlockable one.
• Get your identifier token
• Submit it to HTC and they will give you an unlock token by email.
• Flash it and unlock bootloader
All these steps are given in detail on the website.
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I am already done those steps, but I am stuck in the second point. I have downloaded HTC Euro, finished the install of the RUU but got an error when using the fastboot command to get the token, I have read this is due to my 0.90 HBOOT version.

jchueso said:
I am updated to 2.3.5
I am already done those steps, but I am stuck in the second point. I have downloaded HTC Euro, finished the install of the RUU but got an error when using the fastboot command to get the token, I have read this is due to my 0.90 HBOOT version.
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After running the RUU, you should have hboot 1.08.0099 or 1.09.0099. Are you sure sure the RUU was successful?

vbhtt said:
After running the RUU, you should have hboot 1.08.0099 or 1.09.0099. Are you sure sure the RUU was successful?
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No errors thrown in the installer. I also received the congrats or succesful install screen, I don't remember exactly but I'll try to upload a screenshot with the message.
This is the file: PG7610000_Marvel_hboot_1.09.0099_2.13.401.3_0210_R
Thanks,
Hueso

Well then you're doing something wrong afterwards.
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"You can overclock as much as you want, your phone will always seem too slow."

omnomnomkimiiee said:
Well then you're doing something wrong afterwards.
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Thanks omnomnomkimiiee, hope you can help me identifying what it is.
When I got the rom from the RUU installer and tried to flash it from bootloader, I received the message:
<bootloader> bypassed
Radio is then flashed correctly. Could it be related?
Thanks again,
Hueso

Bootloader is being bypassed because you already have 0.90, I think.
Are you sure all the files you need for the token request are in the right folder ?
Are you typing exactly the same command ?
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"You can overclock as much as you want, your phone will always seem too slow."

Could you confirm your bootloader version?

If you're still on hboot 0.90 there's no need for you to get unlocked, instead you can be S-OFF!
Some ruus which are old have two zips rom1 and rom2. If you've lash rom 1 it updates the radio and all. If you by then flash rom1 then you get s- off. It's an od trick, and I'm not sure which ruus they were.
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omnomnomkimiiee said:
Bootloader is being bypassed because you already have 0.90, I think.
Are you sure all the files you need for the token request are in the right folder ?
Are you typing exactly the same command ?
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Shouldn't I have been updated to 1.09.0099?
Yes, I have checked the 3 of them are on the same folder and I am writing the same command. I have succesfully flashed a HTC Sensation following the same steps, except the RUU process which is not needed two weeks ago.
SomeDudeOnTheNet said:
If you're still on hboot 0.90 there's no need for you to get unlocked, instead you can be S-OFF!
Some ruus which are old have two zips rom1 and rom2. If you've lash rom 1 it updates the radio and all. If you by then flash rom1 then you get s- off. It's an od trick, and I'm not sure which ruus they were.
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Hi SomeDudeOnTheNet, I also tried with some other RUUs which have the two roms as you say, but when doing the manual flashing I got the main version older message. I will give it another try anyway to remember exactly what the problem was.
vbhtt said:
Could you confirm your bootloader version?
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HBOOT-0.90.0000
MICRP-0451
RADIO-7.53.39.03M
Thanks to all for your help

Follow the downgrade tutorial under important guides in the index. When you open the misc.img in the hex editor, just make it 0.0.0.0 that will fix all 'main version is older' errors.

error 130: Bootloader Error

Hi all,
I'm new with the HTC (S-On).
I want to unlock the phone, but get the wrong version of the ROM.
So, here is what I already done:
1. Install the ROM RUU_Marvel_S_HTC_Europe_2.13.401.2_Radio_47.23a.35.3035H_7.53.39.03M_release_225747_signed.exe. And when I search the RUU to unlock it, I get the version 401.3.
2. Since I just see the 401.3, I installed this ROM RUU_Marvel_S_HTC_Europe_2.26.401.3_Radio_47.23e.35.3038H_7.57.39.10M_release_261695_signed.exe.
3. Well, it's totally wrong, because the last RUU on the HTC Dev is 2.13.401.3. So I install the correct one RUU_Marvel_S_HTC_Europe_2.13.401.3_Radio_47.23c.35.3037_7.54.39.28M_release_236989_signed.exe, but I get the error.
:crying:
Error 130: (I forget the error, it said about bootloader error).
Please help.
Thankyou

awn88 said:
Hi all,
I'm new with the HTC (S-On).
I want to unlock the phone, but get the wrong version of the ROM.
So, here is what I already done:
1. Install the ROM RUU_Marvel_S_HTC_Europe_2.13.401.2_Radio_47.23a.35.3035H_7.53.39.03M_release_225747_signed.exe. And when I search the RUU to unlock it, I get the version 401.3.
2. Since I just see the 401.3, I installed this ROM RUU_Marvel_S_HTC_Europe_2.26.401.3_Radio_47.23e.35.3038H_7.57.39.10M_release_261695_signed.exe.
3. Well, it's totally wrong, because the last RUU on the HTC Dev is 2.13.401.3. So I install the correct one RUU_Marvel_S_HTC_Europe_2.13.401.3_Radio_47.23c.35.3037_7.54.39.28M_release_236989_signed.exe, but I get the error.
:crying:
Error 130: (I forget the error, it said about bootloader error).
Please help.
Thankyou
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If you are in the process of unlocking bootloader skip the RUU section and proceed to STEP 1
Hit thanks if i helped

vedang81 said:
If you are in the process of unlocking bootloader skip the RUU section and proceed to STEP 1
Hit thanks if i helped
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that's the error. I need to downgrade it. Found a solution here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1445867), but it also failed.
I want to try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1540952&highlight=downgrade, but it says I need to flash the CWM first. How I supposed to be able flash it when my phone still on locked state?

awn88 said:
that's the error. I need to downgrade it. Found a solution here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1445867), but it also failed.
I want to try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1540952&highlight=downgrade, but it says I need to flash the CWM first. How I supposed to be able flash it when my phone still on locked state?
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[Q] HBOOT Downgrade to 3.18.0.0000

Hi There
After latest HTC OTA-Update was hboot updated to 3.19.0.0000.
I unlocked bootloader again and flashed cwm-recovery, after reboot WiFi didn't work, all Wigdets deleted and many more.
Then i tried to flash ruu from here, but all i get is the Mesage that hboot on my device is to new.
With hboot 3.18.0.0000 i could flash this ruu without problems.
Now my Questions :
Is there a way to downgrade hboot to 3.18.0.0000
If yes, could someone upload this version (or tell me how to extract from ruu)
Thanks and Greetings
...and Goldcard Method didn't work

May I please get the link for your RUU so that we can try and find the fix for your issue ? More details on the phone model and system update version will be helpful to understand the issues.
Sent from my HTC D816w using XDA Free mobile app

sorry and ok - here are more Informations :
The OTA-update from HTC i flashed is : OTA_A5_UL_K44_DESIRE_SENSE60_HTC_Europe_1.50.401.1-1.33.401.1_release_385376.zip
The RUU i tried for repairing my device is the .zip from that thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2763591
my device ist HTC Desire 816 (single SIM / Europe)
hope that helps
Greetings

I would first rest the phone twice from the settings, menu rather than from the recovery. Doing this way might erase your internal sd card. So backup and then reset to factory settings twice before filling in the details after first reset. This should fix your issue off the update has been successfully installed.
My phone is a dual SIM version and there appears to be no single SIM version RUUs available apart from the one you showed me. However there appears to be a backup floating around in the xda forum did the single SIM version.
The other possibility if the first one doesn't work is to install the kingsense 1.0 or 2.0 custom Rom that has the 3.18.0.0 radio and then flash the single SIM RUU. The custom Rom when installed on single SIM throw sms and GPS problems but that shouldn't effect you as you are going to install European RUU on top of it.
Let me please know how it goes if you wish to experiment. In anyways, don't forget to backup the current Rom before you experiment as that would be your savior when in trouble.
Sent from my HTC D816w using XDA Free mobile app

re
Thanks, but nothing helped.
I tried all you told.
Tested to flash after format /system /data & /cache.
The reason is hboot (bootloader), ruu doesn't flash, when hboot is newer than in ruu.
Other idea ?
Greetings

But when you flash kinghunkis Rom, your hboot version must change to 3.18..... For sure though. Then the RUU should work.
However, no one is successful so far in installing that RUU from what I gathered from the very minimal comments in that thread. It could be the issue with that RUU file as well. Otherwise try Chinese Unicom version RUU s for dual SIM and then try the European one that you may be after. I really can't experiment and let you know as I don't have the single SIM mobile. Sorry.
Sent from my HTC D816w using XDA Free mobile app

re
can't flash kinghunkis rom - it stucks in aroma after showing system requirements (possible reason - my hboot)
found a hboot for my device here : https://github.com/kmdm/ruuveal/issues
because flashing this is very dangerous - but i think i'll try out soon
when this hboot is not correct the required for my device or if damaged - it will destroy my device unrepairable
will tell you, when i have news
thanks and greetings
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vbrsekhar said:
Otherwise try Chinese Unicom version RUU s for dual SIM
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can you give me a link - i only found cwm-backups

sexmaschine said:
can't flash kinghunkis rom - it stucks in aroma after showing system requirements (possible reason - my hboot)
found a hboot for my device here : https://github.com/kmdm/ruuveal/issues
because flashing this is very dangerous - but i think i'll try out soon
when this hboot is not correct the required for my device or if damaged - it will destroy my device unrepairable
will tell you, when i have news
thanks and greetings
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can you give me a link - i only found cwm-backups
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Here are the links
http://translate.google.co.nz/trans...rev=/search?q=0p9cimg&espv=2&biw=1366&bih=600
http://translate.google.co.nz/trans...rev=/search?q=0p9cimg&espv=2&biw=1366&bih=600
There are many chinese websites that are currently offering RUU's. Just use google translate to understand what they are for?
Hit thanks if I helped you.

re
thanks for your links
i tried both ruu's but couldn't flash
possible reason could be the cid (goldcard-method didn't work)
all attempts to flash only hboot didn't work (not allowed or signature verification failed)
it seems, that i have to wait for a new ruu
greetings

Sorry to know that nothing is working for you? Anyways, how about the new RUU provided jacktackle in the general section ? Did you try it?
Sent from my HTC Desire 816 dual sim using XDA Free mobile app

vbrsekhar said:
how about the new RUU provided jacktackle
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thanks but i didn't find a new ruu
the link to this ruu is from may
if i'm wrong give me link please
greetings

sexmaschine said:
thanks but i didn't find a new ruu
the link to this ruu is from may
if i'm wrong give me link please
greetings
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Nope, here is the new link. http://forum.xda-developers.com/desire-816/general/desire-816n-middle-east-t2839093. I am currently on that rom and it will install the hboot, bootloaders and OS and openDSPs again. So hopefully this should work on your piece.

vbrsekhar said:
Nope, here is the new link. http://forum.xda-developers.com/desire-816/general/desire-816n-middle-east-t2839093
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thanks - but the link in this thread is to the ruu uploaded by aki0306 (i tried yet)
greetings

downgrade boot
Hi
I want to downgrdae my Hboot to below 3.19 versions ,any suggestion please im having HTC desire 816 DWG version,fimrware downgrade H boot downgrade
Regards
Vinay
sexmaschine said:
thanks - but the link in this thread is to the ruu uploaded by aki0306 (i tried yet)
greetings
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wondering if there is any solution to downgrade the hboot. Thanks!!

Big problem about S-off

Hello
I have bootloader unlocked, rooted HTC one M8. I want to use android revolution hd and to do that I need to flash a new firmware. I need to do "s-off". However I tried I failed that with "runrummer". I get this fail : (I dont wanna pay 25$ for sunshine)
Pouring (1) ......................
Pouring (2)
WTF: what are you doing.
Press Enter to exit.
I want to do s-off so badly and I can give more info. about the phone.
Thanks a lot

Runrunner doesn't work with the M8. Sunshine is the only working method

EddyOS said:
Runrunner doesn't work with the M8. Sunshine is the only working method
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So you say There is no other way execpt sunshine ?

tugratolunay said:
So you say There is no other way execpt sunshine ?
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Yep man. I use s-on for its ok all good

leos0000 said:
Yep man. I use s-on for its ok all good
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That's nice, but you need to be S-Off to do certain things, like manually flashing firmware without reverting to stock, or using firmware meant for carriers other than yours when they update before your carrier.
There are other advantages as well, but these are the ones that S-Off is most used for.

tugratolunay said:
So you say there is no other way except Sunshine ?
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That's exactly what I'm saying

tugratolunay said:
WTF: what are you doing.
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"WTF what are you doing" indeed. Rumrunner never worked for this phone. It was for the M7. Firewater (related, but different from rumrunner) was for earlier M8 versions. It was an online service, and will no longer work now that the dev has stopped supporting it (so don't even bother asking).
For many variants, s-off is not needed to update firmware (as long as Lollipop has been released for your variant). You can just return to stock ROM and stock recovery, and OTA to Lollipop in order to update your firmware.

redpoint73 said:
"WTF what are you doing" indeed. Rumrunner never worked for this phone. It was for the M7. Firewater (related, but different from rumrunner) was for earlier M8 versions. It was an online service, and will no longer work now that the dev has stopped supporting it (so don't even bother asking).
For many variants, s-off is not needed to update firmware (as long as Lollipop has been released for your variant). You can just return to stock ROM and stock recovery, and OTA to Lollipop in order to update your firmware.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2694994
I have used this rom (Stock ROM's (Android 4.4.4 + HTC Sense 6.0 | Latest: 3.28.401.9) and I still cant use wifi or I cant restart the phone it stucks at HTC logo. Could you please help me about finding correct stock rom ? or is there only 1 stock rom I really dont know what to do so far or how do I return back..

tugratolunay said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2694994
I have used this rom (Stock ROM's (Android 4.4.4 + HTC Sense 6.0 | Latest: 3.28.401.9) and I still cant use wifi or I cant restart the phone it stucks at HTC logo. Could you please help me about finding correct stock rom ? or is there only 1 stock rom I really dont know what to do so far or how do I return back..
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There are different stock ROMs for different CIDs. Plus, if you have no WiFi, and extreme long boot times, its due to your firmware not being supported by the ROM. You need to find the stock ROM for your current firmware and CID. Then you also need to flash the corresponding stock recovery. After that, you can OTA to the latest firmware.
What is your CID, hboot number, and radio number?

redpoint73 said:
There are different stock ROMs for different CIDs. Plus, if you have no WiFi, and extreme long boot times, its due to your firmware not being supported by the ROM. You need to find the stock ROM for your current firmware and CID. Then you also need to flash the corresponding stock recovery. After that, you can OTA to the latest firmware.
What is your CID, hboot number, and radio number?
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HBoot 3.16.0.0000
Radio-1.16.21331931.LA11G
Cid : CWS_001
by the way I bought this phone when I was in USA and I bought it from AT&T I dont know if it makes difference. I have a custom rom (4.4.2) its the only rom that I can use the phone and this rom is sux :'(

tugratolunay said:
HBoot 3.16.0.0000
Radio-1.16.21331931.LA11G
Cid : CWS_001
by the way I bought this phone when I was in USA and I bought it from AT&T I dont know if it makes difference.
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Not only is that make a difference, it makes it easy to update your firmware. Just relock the bootloader and run the new Lollipop RUU: http://dl3.htc.com/application/RUU_M8[email protected]50319A_40.45.C33065.00_F_release_426617_signed_2.exe
Backup any important personal data before RUU, as RUU will wipe the phone.

redpoint73 said:
Not only is that make a difference, it makes it easy to update your firmware. Just relock the bootloader and run the new Lollipop RUU: http://dl3.htc.com/application/RUU_M8[email protected]50319A_40.45.C33065.00_F_release_426617_signed_2.exe
Backup any important personal data before RUU, as RUU will wipe the phone.
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Would you mind I want you to explain the process how to do it or can you please give me link to follow the process?

tugratolunay said:
Would you mind I want you to explain the process how to do it or can you please give me link to follow the process?
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1) To lock bootloader: Connect phone to PC (PC required for RUU). Boot phone into bootloader-fastboot mode. Open command prompt on computer, and type command: fastboot oem lock
2) Download RUU onto PC. With phone connected, run the RUU exectuble program on the PC and follow the instructions given.
3) Done, drink beer
A little more detail is given here under "Manual system update instructions": http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-one-m8-att/news/
But seriously, the RUU is a self-explanatory program. It will tell you to confirm a couple dialogue boxes. But aside from that, the program will install a completely clean factory Lollipop software image.
Option Step) Unlock the bootloader again via HTCDev.com, then flash TWRP if you want to root or flash a custom ROM.

redpoint73 said:
1) To lock bootloader: Connect phone to PC (PC required for RUU). Boot phone into bootloader-fastboot mode. Open command prompt on computer, and type command: fastboot oem lock
2) Download RUU onto PC. With phone connected, run the RUU exectuble program on the PC and follow the instructions given.
3) Done, drink beer
A little more detail is given here under "Manual system update instructions": http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-one-m8-att/news/
But seriously, the RUU is a self-explanatory program. It will tell you to confirm a couple dialogue boxes. But aside from that, the program will install a completely clean factory Lollipop software image.
Option Step) Unlock the bootloader again via HTCDev.com, then flash TWRP if you want to root or flash a custom ROM.
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Cant I use the same unlock_code.bin ? and Will the at&t app be back? and will my SD card will be safe? Should I be in fastboot while doing RUU? or just homescreen?
Sorry for bothering you too much :/
***Tampered***
***relocked***
***security Warning**
M8_ul_ca
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I cant open my phone, it always comes at this screen (bootloader). Is that normal?

tugratolunay said:
Cant I use the same unlock_code.bin ?
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You can try it. It certainly doesn't hurts, as it only takes a single fastboot command, and would be faster than going through the whole HTCDev.com process (although that really doesn't take that much time, either).
I know using the same token has worked on past HTC devices. But I haven't seen much (if any) success on the M8. Most (or all?) folks have had to get a new token in order to unlock.
tugratolunay said:
Will the at&t app be back?
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Yes, whatever AT&T apps are present on the stock Lollipop AT&T image will be on your phone. Simply root and delete/freeze, or install a custom ROM to be rid of the AT&T bloat.
tugratolunay said:
will my SD card will be safe?
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You mean the removable SD? It should be safe. But you can always take it out before RUU to be sure it doesn't get touched by RUU.
Any other data on the phone (including the "virtual SD" AKA internal storage) should be backed up, if you want to keep it. Internal storage "might" be okay, but I'd back up anything you want to keep, just in case.
tugratolunay said:
Should I be in fastboot while doing RUU? or just homescreen?
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Usually booted into OS works. But some folks have had to put the phone in fastboot mode.
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tugratolunay said:
Sorry for bothering you too much :/
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Its no bother. I enjoy helping others.
I only ask in return you click the "Thanks" button for any posts you found helpful.
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tugratolunay said:
***Tampered***
***relocked***
***security Warning**
M8_ul_ca
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I cant open my phone, it always comes at this screen (bootloader). Is that normal?
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Yes, that is normal. Its expected that RUU will be run once you relock, so it makes the phone this way.
I always forget this, since I s-off my devices (no relocking necessary to RUU with s-off)

redpoint73 said:
I always forget this, since I s-off my devices (no relocking necessary to RUU with s-off)
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After installing this RUU I will have original At&t rom and unroot, relocked bootloader phone. and it will be 5.0.1 lollipop. Am I right? and so firmware will be upgraded tho? That means I can Unlock it, root it and install that android revolution HD rom without having problems.

tugratolunay said:
After installing this RUU I will have original At&t rom and unroot, relocked bootloader phone. and it will be 5.0.1 lollipop. Am I right? and so firmware will be upgraded tho? That means I can Unlock it, root it and install that android revolution HD rom without having problems.
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Yes, yes, and yes.
The only thing above that isn't completely correct, if that after you unlock the bootloader again, just install custom recovery and flash ARHD. No need to root before flashing a custom ROM. Installing a ROM wipes whatever you did with root anyway, and custom ROMs are always pre-rooted. So rooting manually is an unnecessary step. You only need to root "manually" if you are keeping the stock ROM.

firmware ota update not working

Recently bought a htc one m8 off of eBay. It is running 4.4.2 and I want to upgrade to the latest firmware. When I go into setting's about phone software update it says network connection failed even though I am connected to wifi? If anyone could shed any light in this would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers

1. Is your phone rooted?
2. Is your bootloader unlocked?
3. Can you access the adb and fastboot function?
4. Are you on the stock rom or custom rom?
5. Are you on stock or custom recovery?
Check those out and go from there

kullum79 said:
1. Is your phone rooted?
2. Is your bootloader unlocked?
3. Can you access the adb and fastboot function?
4. Are you on the stock rom or custom rom?
5. Are you on stock or custom recovery?
Check those out and go from there
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1. Phone is not rooted
2. Bootloader is locked
3. Can you explain how you access adb and fastboot?
And not sure about 4 or 5
Cheers

snowy20792 said:
1. Phone is not rooted
2. Bootloader is locked
3. Can you explain how you access adb and fastboot?
And not sure about 4 or 5
Cheers
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I also forgot to ask which carrier are you with?

kullum79 said:
I also forgot to ask which carrier are you with?
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Additionally, need to know what CID (carrier version) of the phone.

kullum79 said:
I also forgot to ask which carrier are you with?
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redpoint73 said:
Additionally, need to know what CID (carrier version) of the phone.
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Not rooted, bootloader locked.
Build number in Settings > About > Software Information > More should be enough info with your setup @snowy20792

hmmm
xunholyx said:
Not rooted, bootloader locked.
Build number in Settings > About > Software Information > More should be enough info with your setup @snowy20792
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Since my last post I have found out that my phone is actually a german phone. So it won't update because it's on a UK network trying to download a german update which is why I get the network connection failed error. I have downloaded the tool kit to try and root it but when I go to get token ID some of the code is protected so I can't see the CID number or the mid number.

snowy20792 said:
Since my last post I have found out that my phone is actually a german phone. So it won't update because it's on a UK network trying to download a german update which is why I get the network connection failed error. I have downloaded the tool kit to try and root it but when I go to get token ID some of the code is protected so I can't see the CID number or the mid number.
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Why didn't you provide the information I asked for? If you did, I could probably find an RUU for you to run to update.

xunholyx said:
Why didn't you provide the information I asked for? If you did, I could probably find an RUU for you to run to update.
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Sorry I didn't have the handset on me. The build number is
1.60.1400.3 CL341824 release-keys

just ran a cid getter app and it is coming up with HTCEN701

snowy20792 said:
Sorry I didn't have the handset on me. The build number is
1.60.1400.3 CL341824 release-keys
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snowy20792 said:
just ran a cid getter app and it is coming up with HTCEN701
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Nothing much that we can help ... you have a China HTC set .. HTC M8w
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ckpv5 said:
Nothing much that we can help ... you have a China HTC set .. HTC M8w
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Ok so where do I go from here?

Hi Guys,
I have a very similar problem, maybe you have an idea how to fix it. I bought an Austrian HTC M8 and since Lollipop I couldn't OTA update it. I had it for a long time, but never had the time to figure out why it can't update. Turns out, the previous owner had the bootloader opened (I have talked with HTC support and they checked).
I've written down all sorts of information needed, but long story short, I run full stock software (haven't even rooted it). Can you give me any suggestion how to get it to update?
Thank you in advance, I would really appreciate any help.
(Btw, I've been a long forum follower [like Samsung Omina with cooked Froyo old], but I have successfully outlocked myself from my old account - deleted my email account, to which it was linked to.)
1. Non rooted 4.4.4
2. Unlocked bootloader
3. Power+vol up can go into fastboot menu
4. Stock rom
5. Sotck recovery (with the 3 little androids on skateboards )
Settings menu:
Code:
Kernel version: 3.4.0-g222defb [email protected] #1 SMP PREEMPT
Baseline version: 1.22.21331147A1.29G_20.67.4196.01_F
Bulid number: 3.28.401.9 CL389838 release-keys
Power+vol up at startup:
Code:
***software status: modified***
*** unlocked ***
M8_UL PVT SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-3.19.0.0000
RADIO-1.22.21331147A1.29G
OpenDSP-v.46.2.2-00564-M8974_F0.0811
OS-3.28.401.9
eMMC-boot 2048MB
Oct 27 2014, 18:44:38.0

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Ok so where do I go from here?
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I have no idea as I know nothing about China Set. You have to wait for the expert to advise.
If possible, return the device to seller.

ampersandroid said:
Hi Guys,
I have a very similar problem
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Your case is totally different and very easy to fix.
Please post in HELP THREAD (the no. 1 listed in Q&A) if you can't find a similar case or you can create a new thread.

ckpv5 said:
Your case is totally different and very easy to fix.
Please post in HELP THREAD (the no. 1 listed in Q&A) if you can't find a similar case or you can create a new thread.
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Thank you very much, will do that.

Is it possible to flash the m8w to an english firmware? and is so how?