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TWRP won't install correctly on VZN M8

Hi guys,
Verizon HTC One M8 rooted, S-off,with CWM, running the old digital high GPE 4.4.4.
HBOOT 3.16.0
RADIO 0.89.20.0321
10G storage
I did the firewater procedure when I first got the phone with no problems. Now I am trying to install the new LolliGPE on here and getting nothing but headaches. I have tried to install TWRP(different versions) via Flashify AND fastboot, but when it reboots, it stays on the white HTC One screen-"loading recovery". I have done this multiple times, and then adb reboot, install CWM via flashboot, and no problems. I don't know what else to do, and don't wanna mess my phone up especially as the next step is updating RUU, etc. I'm thinking I may have to update hboot, I just don't want to do anything un-neccesary to brick my phone. Any ideas? Thanks!!

Your older hboot requires an older version of TWRP. Plus, on older TWRP versions, depending on which TWRP version exactly, the CDMA M8 variants had a different TWRP recovery image (as recovery is stored on a different partition location for that version versus the "GSM" or non-CDMA M8). So you need to be really careful (I think a brick is even possible).
I'd suggest updating to the current Verizon Lollipop firmware before proceeding. Your hboot is ancient, and will cause all sorts of issues. After that, the current version TWRP 2.8.7 should install fine.

Thanks for the reply..
So update Hboot first, then install TWRP, then RUU, then ROM?

dl12458 said:
So update Hboot first, then install TWRP, then RUU, then ROM?
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Shouldn't be a need to flash new hboot, RUU will do that.
Further, you don't want to install TWRP before the RUU; as RUU will wipe it out with stock recovery, anyway.
So in general, you want to:
1) Backup your personal data, RUU will wipe the phone including internal storage.
2) RUU
3) Install TWRP
4) Flash the custom ROM of your choice
Although it should be noted that some folks have had trouble installing TWRP after installing the OTA (the one with Stagefright fix in particular), at least on "GSM" versions of the M8. So you might research and see if VZN folks are having the same issue on the RUU with Stagefright fix that you linked in your PM to me. But at least in browsing the last few pages of the thread, I don't see any mention of TWRP issues (and some confirmations of TWRP working okay):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-htc-one-m8/development/exe-zip-ruu-m8vzw-5-0-1-s-off-onlynewest-t3047103

Great, the update worked!!
I have one final question regarding the LolliGPE ROM (if you have any experience with it). Since I am now on 5.0.1, I tried installing the LolliGPE ROM, and once it is through with its inital bootup, Google prompts me to download a 600mb update. I allow to it to, but then it just gets stuck. It doesn't download anything, and I cannot procede any further. Do I need to flash the Verizon firmware listed, even though the RUU updated? I used the following to try and flash the VZN firmware 1. "fastboot oem rebootRUU" (Phone goes into RUU mode) 2."fastboot flash zip firmware.zip", but I get a response "cannot load firmware.zip" Any ideas?? Thanks again!!
Forum
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2716306
redpoint73 said:
Shouldn't be a need to flash new hboot, RUU will do that.
Further, you don't want to install TWRP before the RUU; as RUU will wipe it out with stock recovery, anyway.
So in general, you want to:
1) Backup your personal data, RUU will wipe the phone including internal storage.
2) RUU
3) Install TWRP
4) Flash the custom ROM of your choice
Although it should be noted that some folks have had trouble installing TWRP after installing the OTA (the one with Stagefright fix in particular), at least on "GSM" versions of the M8. So you might research and see if VZN folks are having the same issue on the RUU with Stagefright fix that you linked in your PM to me. But at least in browsing the last few pages of the thread, I don't see any mention of TWRP issues (and some confirmations of TWRP working okay):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-htc-one-m8/development/exe-zip-ruu-m8vzw-5-0-1-s-off-onlynewest-t3047103
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dl12458 said:
I tried installing the LolliGPE ROM, and once it is through with its inital bootup, Google prompts me to download a 600mb update. I allow to it to, but then it just gets stuck. It doesn't download anything, and I cannot procede any further. Do I need to flash the Verizon firmware listed, even though the RUU updated?
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I don't use that ROM, or any GPE ROMs, for that matter. So I'll be of limited help on this one.
What I can say, I've seen another post or 2 reporting a similar issue: GPE or AOSP custom ROM installed, will prompt to download an update upon setup (with no option to do otherwise), then phone is stuck.
So you might check the ROM thread, to see if others reported this. Or other help threads, as I've mentioned, I know others have posted this same issue; and that thread(s) may have some insight on a fix.
This issue is pretty weird. You won't normally see a custom ROM accept any type of OTA update, and certainly not a "forced" one like this at startup. In general, custom ROMs won't play well with any type of official OTA update (and updates are often disabled for this reason). And it seems you had no choice to bypass it, which is also odd.
dl12458 said:
Great, the update worked!!
Do I need to flash the Verizon firmware listed, even though the RUU updated? I used the following to try and flash the VZN firmware 1. "fastboot oem rebootRUU" (Phone goes into RUU mode) 2."fastboot flash zip firmware.zip", but I get a response "cannot load firmware.zip" Any ideas?? Thanks again!!
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Again, I'm not sure what is going on with the forced "update". But I doubt flashing firmware will fix anything.
The error "cannot load" when trying to fastboot flash a file, almost always means the file is not present (meaning not located where it should be, or named wrong). You need to have the desired firmware zip in the same folder where fastboot.exe is located (assuming you are using a PC). And for the command you listed, the firmware actually/literally has to be named "firmware.zip" (with no quotes). If the firmware file is named something else, you either need to rename the file to "firmware.zip" or use the actual exact file name in the fastboot command. Another common problem, is on Windows, folks often have the option enabled to hide file extensions (this is typically enabled by default, and I highly recommended you turn this off). So if you already renamed the file, it may actually be named "firmware.zip.zip" even though Windows will display it as "firmware.zip". If you see a lot of file types with not extensions at all, its very likely you have the option enabled to hide file extensions.
But again, I'm not sure that flashing the firmware is going to help.
If you can't find an easier fix for the "forced" update and stuck on boot screen; my thought would be to try flashing another ROM. Or at worst, RUU to stock again, and try another ROM.

Update- I was trying to install the 5.0.1 update, and when I tried the 5.1 it worked!! Thanks for your help.
redpoint73 said:
I don't use that ROM, or any GPE ROMs, for that matter. So I'll be of limited help on this one.
What I can say, I've seen another post or 2 reporting a similar issue: GPE or AOSP custom ROM installed, will prompt to download an update upon setup (with no option to do otherwise), then phone is stuck.
So you might check the ROM thread, to see if others reported this. Or other help threads, as I've mentioned, I know others have posted this same issue; and that thread(s) may have some insight on a fix.
This issue is pretty weird. You won't normally see a custom ROM accept any type of OTA update, and certainly not a "forced" one like this at startup. In general, custom ROMs won't play well with any type of official OTA update (and updates are often disabled for this reason). And it seems you had no choice to bypass it, which is also odd.
Again, I'm not sure what is going on with the forced "update". But I doubt flashing firmware will fix anything.
The error "cannot load" when trying to fastboot flash a file, almost always means the file is not present (meaning not located where it should be, or named wrong). You need to have the desired firmware zip in the same folder where fastboot.exe is located (assuming you are using a PC). And for the command you listed, the firmware actually/literally has to be named "firmware.zip" (with no quotes). If the firmware file is named something else, you either need to rename the file to "firmware.zip" or use the actual exact file name in the fastboot command. Another common problem, is on Windows, folks often have the option enabled to hide file extensions (this is typically enabled by default, and I highly recommended you turn this off). So if you already renamed the file, it may actually be named "firmware.zip.zip" even though Windows will display it as "firmware.zip". If you see a lot of file types with not extensions at all, its very likely you have the option enabled to hide file extensions.
But again, I'm not sure that flashing the firmware is going to help.
If you can't find an easier fix for the "forced" update and stuck on boot screen; my thought would be to try flashing another ROM. Or at worst, RUU to stock again, and try another ROM.
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HTC One M8s OTA not working

Hi,
I recently managed to root my HTC One M8s with TWRP recovery and everything works perfectly, except that I can't install the new OTA (1.16.401.1).
After searching I have flashed my recovery back to the stock for my version (which is 1.11.401.1) and tried applying the OTA again, but it still fails.
I downloaded the recovery from this website: ruu.lalleman.net/HTC_M8S%28QL_UL%29/Recovery/HTC%20Recovery/ (I can't post URLs yet).
Below is the error I receive when trying to update on stock recovery, TWRP recovery also gave the same error when I tried updating there.
(Code -1)
E:Find no match PARTITION: for package path @/cache/recover/block.map
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Verifying update package...
Installing update...
L50QCT.01.105.019
Verifying current sytem...
Package expects build fingerprint of htc/m8qlul_htc_europe/htc_m8qlul:5.0.2/LRX22G/531284.2:user/release-keys or htc/m8qlul_htc_europe/htc_m8qlul:5.0.2/LRX22G/555949.10:user/release-keys;
This device has htc/m8qlul_htc_europe/htc_m8qlul:5.0.2/LRX22G/53128
E:Error in @/cache/recovery/block.map
(Status 7)
From what I can see my build fingerprint is incorrect, but I have no idea how to fix it...

Seems to me it's likely that you've altered some system files while rooted and the Ota doesn't like it.
Now, I don't own an M8s...i have an M8, but I'd say the easiest route would be to flash your stock ruu again. After that the OTA should work.
It's that or figure out what system changes have been made and correct it. Xposed can mess you up, Uninstalled system apps can stop the Ota... MODS that changed system files... Etc. The Ota us looking for a stock system, then it updates it.
Good luck!

Thanks for the answer, I will see if I can try this solution tomorrow. I just have 2 questions:
What does the RUU do exactly? Should I see it as a complete stock reset of my phone?
And can I simply flash it using fastboot or is there a special method for a RUU?
My previous phone had an automated root and I always updated with OTA afterwards so I never flashed before now.

Im on the same boat. Tried to sim unlock by rooting and playing with CID but didnt work, now ive a rooted m8s and no ota. Tried to ruu but kept getting an error something like not enough space although i had 10gb free, cleared cache rebooted. Cant even factory reset. If anyone know how to unroot it and bring it back to stock that would be fantastic. Kind of want to delete the "flag" too make it "LOCKED" and "OFFICIAL" incase for warranty. Any ideas?

You guys have flashed 1.16 before, haven't you...?
See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/help-thread-htc-one-m8s-to-stock-howto-t3190238
Err, oops, posted too soon. You said you have flashed to 1.11. What is the full filename of the RUU you flashed?

voidzero said:
You guys have flashed 1.16 before, haven't you...?
See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/help-thread-htc-one-m8s-to-stock-howto-t3190238
Err, oops, posted too soon. You said you have flashed to 1.11. What is the full filename of the RUU you flashed?
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When I got my phone I updated with OTA to version 1.11, after that I flashed TWRP recovery and rooted my phone. Now that OTA 1.16 is out I tried to update but couldn't, so I tried to flash back to stock recovery but it still wouldn't work because of the error above. Now it would seem that I am doing this the wrong way, and you cannot use OTA on a rooted/unlocked/custom recovery M8s.
Manual OTA flash worked on my previous phone with root which was an ASUS Padfone Infinity A80 as ASUS would release them on their own website for you.
Apparently HTC does not do this, or I am not looking in the right place.
I have never flashed a RUU before, and I don't know how to lock my bootloader again. From what I understand, every time there is a new OTA I will have to lock my bootloader, flash original recovery, flash RUU and then update. That sounds like a lot of trouble every time a new OTA comes out.
Is there no way to manually flash the new OTA without losing root, custom recovery and locking the bootloader? Will I have to follow these steps every time? Also I use the built in back-up to Google as well as HTC back-up but I don't know if all my data is in those back-ups or if I will lose something.

Codyksp said:
(...) so I tried to flash back to stock recovery but it still wouldn't work because of the error above. Now it would seem that I am doing this the wrong way, and you cannot use OTA on a rooted/unlocked/custom recovery M8s.
(..)
I have never flashed a RUU before, and I don't know how to lock my bootloader again. From what I understand, every time there is a new OTA I will have to lock my bootloader, flash custom recovery, flash RUU and then update. That sounds like a lot of trouble every time a new OTA comes out.
(...)
Is there no way to manually flash the new OTA without losing root, custom recovery and locking the bootloader? Will I have to follow these steps every time? Also I use the built in back-up to Google as well as HTC back-up but I don't know if all my data is in those back-ups or if I will lose something.
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If you restore a RUU, and afterwards don't flash your recovery and boot partitions, You will see "Software status: official" in fastboot.
Now here's the trick: if you just boot a custom recovery with "fastboot boot my_recovery.img" (TWRP for example) then it will boot TWRP, but you can make the modifications to your system partition without losing "Software status: official" in fastboot.
So: If you just boot your recovery with 'fastboot boot' and don't flash anything, you can make all the modifications you want and still be able to install OTAs later, I think. I've rooted my phone, even installed XPosed, done all kinds of funky things to it but Fastboot still shows me that I'm on official software.
How does that sound?

So since there is no decent guide at all about flashing RUU for a HTC One M8s (the s makes a difference!). I have assumed that I need to have the bootloader locked first, as I unlocked it. According to all the M8 guides I have to gain S-OFF before I can lock the bootloader again. So I followed a guide to wipe with TWRP and flash a ROM called InsertCoin so that I can S-OFF my phone.
Now after going through the ROM's setup my phone is stuck in a bootloop, constantly trying to boot up. There is NO way at all for me to get it to stop, it just keeps booting the entire time. Not a single combination of buttons is working. Good thing the battery is non removable. How am I supposed to fix this? I've tried every volume up/down/power combination possible. The phone just boots to the HTC - Power by Android screen, shuts off after about 5 seconds and then repeats the same thing over and over. I can't turn it off and I can't get to the bootloader either.
What I need is a guide that tells me all the steps required to get an HTC One M8s (NOT M8!) back to 100% stock. This means, stock ROM, stock recovery, locked bootloader and S-ON. I am getting extremely frustrated by the lack of information and the amount of redicilous things I need to do just so I can root my phone and have OTA as well.
All I want is root on my phone for 1 app that I use with my car radio and I want to be able to update to the newest OTA afterwards, is that really so much to ask?
I am fine with installing a custom ROM with root and easy updates too, as long as the damn phone will boot after installing it and it's actually made for the M8s.

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Well I finally managed to get the damn thing to the bootloader, and I've used "fastboot oem lock" to relock my bootloader. It now shows ***Software status: Modified ***, *** RELOCKED *** and ***Security Warning ***.
I will now have to go to my parents where my laptop is to be able to copy the RUU to my SD card, from what I understand it has to be named 0PKVIMG.zip and then it should automatically install.

Now the phone says it can't find the image or the image is incorrect.... It searches for, 0PKVDIAG.zip, 0PKVDIAG.nbh, 0PKVIMG.zip or 0PKVIMG.img. and it seems to find 0PKVIMG.zip and loads it but it cannot find the .img file and does absolutely nothing. Am I supposed to have both?

So it turns out that the RUU zip from http://ruu.lalleman.net/HTC_M8S%28QL_UL%29/RUU/ is actually not correct and I had to use rom.zip which was inside the folder. The phone is now running the "update" as it calls it. Fingers crossed...

Yes, possible you need to use rom.zip inside the zip, depending on the version, but I think this applies to 1.16 which I advice against using for reasons previously specified.
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By the way, I did write an RUU restoration thread specifically for this subject. Did you not find it?

Apparently I also needed to use the rom.zip for the 1.11 version, in the meantime I have also updated with OTA to 1.16. Afterwards I also unlocked my bootloader, restored my settings and installed SuperSU by booting TWRP. Let's hope the next OTA still works...
I did read your thread but I got stuck at first on relocking the bootloader, as I couldn't find the exact instructions for a while. Afterwards I got stuck on flashing the RUU because I didn't know that I needed to use the rom.zip file to get it to work.
After all that I got quite frustrated and I just wished there was 1 thread with instructions for everything (unlocking, relocking, flashing, compatible ROMs, booting to keep OTA, etc.) which is why I was angry at the time and couldn't properly read everything or find solutions. In the end it all worked out so far though.
I would ask you to create a compilation thread though if you wanted to improve the available information. Either way, thanks for the information that you've already provided.

Codyksp said:
Apparently I also needed to use the rom.zip for the 1.11 version, in the meantime I have also updated with OTA to 1.16. Afterwards I also unlocked my bootloader, restored my settings and installed SuperSU by booting TWRP. Let's hope the next OTA still works...
I did read your thread but I got stuck at first on relocking the bootloader, as I couldn't find the exact instructions for a while. Afterwards I got stuck on flashing the RUU because I didn't know that I needed to use the rom.zip file to get it to work.
After all that I got quite frustrated and I just wished there was 1 thread with instructions for everything (unlocking, relocking, flashing, compatible ROMs, booting to keep OTA, etc.) which is why I was angry at the time and couldn't properly read everything or find solutions. In the end it all worked out so far though.
I would ask you to create a compilation thread though if you wanted to improve the available information. Either way, thanks for the information that you've already provided.
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The next ota won't work because you rooted it. Root changes binaries which lead to a fail on ota.
You need a non rooted (read : never rooted before) stock rom.

Mr Hofs said:
The next ota won't work because you rooted it. Root changes binaries which lead to a fail on ota.
You need a non rooted (read : never rooted before) stock rom.
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So in that case I just unroot it before updating then?

Codyksp said:
So in that case I just unroot it before updating then?
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Read my post again...... "a never rooted rom" so that means you need a stock rom before its ever been rooted. NOT an unrooted one because it leaves traces which will cause the ota to fail !
People should learn to create a nandroid backup before flashing ANY mods/superuser.zip/roms etc......etc

Well developers shouldn't make this such a hassle... My previous phone was an ASUS Padfone Infinity (A80) and it didn't receive any OTAs after being rooted but ASUS simple lets you download the firmware updates on their website and then you can manually update it without any problems. If HTC provides a bootloader unlock, why can't they allow OTA or at least provide manual firmware updates?
I wouldn't mind using a custom ROM either but I have no idea which ROMs work for the HTC One M8s. Would any M8 ROM be compatible? The phones aren't identical, the "s" is there for a reason...

Codyksp said:
Well developers shouldn't make this such a hassle... My previous phone was an ASUS Padfone Infinity (A80) and it didn't receive any OTAs after being rooted but ASUS simple lets you download the firmware updates on their website and then you can manually update it without any problems. If HTC provides a bootloader unlock, why can't they allow OTA or at least provide manual firmware updates?
I wouldn't mind using a custom ROM either but I have no idea which ROMs work for the HTC One M8s. Would any M8 ROM be compatible? The phones aren't identical, the "s" is there for a reason...
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I would say that M8 roms wouldn't be compatible, and could even mess up your device badly. Sorry!

Codyksp said:
Well developers shouldn't make this such a hassle... My previous phone was an ASUS Padfone Infinity (A80) and it didn't receive any OTAs after being rooted but ASUS simple lets you download the firmware updates on their website and then you can manually update it without any problems. If HTC provides a bootloader unlock, why can't they allow OTA or at least provide manual firmware updates?
I wouldn't mind using a custom ROM either but I have no idea which ROMs work for the HTC One M8s. Would any M8 ROM be compatible? The phones aren't identical, the "s" is there for a reason...
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Your point of view is a bit off if you ask me. Developers (in this case HTC) do not have to support custom modding of your phone. They support the device in the state you buy it !
If you want to mod it that's YOUR call not theirs. Do some homework before modding it. Getting a phone back to stock for future updates is relatively easy but many people don't read first how to as they think it's not important.
HTC has no obligation at all towards you regarding custom software !
And indeed M8 roms do NOT work on your M8s !

Phone automatically starts into bootloader and flashing doesnt work

So as you might have heard, android 6.0 is out on htc one m8 now, and as usual i wanted to update. I got my device into a bootloop after unrooting and downloading some OTA's online, and messing around with stuff that didnt work.
But now im rly stuck, when i boot my phone up it automatically boots into bootloader. I cant flash a boot.img because i get a signature verify fail. Updating with RUU returns error 130 and factory resetting doesnt do anything at all(in fastboot and in recovery). plzzzz help

Hi,
Did you try to reflash your recovery and try to install another rom like ViperOne M8? Or if you want i can send you the stock ROM Android 6.0

Laurens54321 said:
So as you might have heard, android 6.0 is out on htc one m8 now, and as usual i wanted to update. I got my device into a bootloop after unrooting and downloading some OTA's online, and messing around with stuff that didnt work.
But now im rly stuck, when i boot my phone up it automatically boots into bootloader. I cant flash a boot.img because i get a signature verify fail. Updating with RUU returns error 130 and factory resetting doesnt do anything at all(in fastboot and in recovery). plzzzz help
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You seem to be going about things rather haphazardly:
1) Not sure exactly what "some OTAs" refers to. But there is typically only one OTA that will properly work. That being the one that is for your CID (carrier version) and for the next software version (can't skip any).
2) Along the same lines, you can't just flash any RUU. It has to be for your CID and MID (Error 130 usually means wrong MID), and equal or greater version number than main version on the phone (no "downgrading" unless you have s-off).
3) "messing around with stuff that didnt work" doesn't tell us anything about how you got to the current condition. You need to be specific and detailed, if you want us to be able to tell what you did, and how to recovery.
4) You can't unroot and OTA, it has to be a stock (never rooted) ROM and stock recovery.
5) boot.img in itself probably won't help your situation. And signature verify fail usually means you tried to flash without the bootloader unlocked (which won't work).

Are you S-OFF? If so, this works;
1) Download 0P6BIMG.zip. You'll have to Google
"dottat @ XDA M8 RUU" to get the file as I haven't
made at least ten posts here and can't post links yet.
2) Place 0P6BIMG.zip on an SD card formatted fat32 ONLY.
3) Boot your phone, allow HBOOT to recognize 0P6BIMG.zip
and follow the prompts.
RESULT: This will land you on STOCK kitkat 1.55.605.2
pre-rooted with stock recovery.
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CREDIT: dottat @ XDA

35 ru_partition_not_support recovery

Hello,
I recently picked up an HTC M9 T-Mobile. I have ATT so I decided to go though the steps of unlocking the device via this link. I actually managed to it get done in a relatively short amount of time so I figured 'This is nice, but why not install a custom rom like you did on your m7, same stuff rite?'
I believe i was an idiot and installed a new kernel and firmware in addition to the rom making my IMEI vanish along with most of the important information about my device. I tried HD Rev 20 and ViperOne.
So I RUU back to my correct stock rom, and now I can't get into the twrp recovery. I was under the impression RUU didn't mess with the recovery partition. I've attempted to flash it several times however it shoots back an error : 35 ru_partition_not_support recovery
I have tried searching and searching for the past few hours and I don't know if I'm blind, or if I'm just screwed. I hate asking for help on here, I know the search function work I just can't seem to find this exact issue.
I'd like to just be clear and mention I can actually boot into stock. As well as booting into the bootloader, and adb recognizes the phone. Ironically the device is still 'unlocked' after all of this, however my recovery is missing entirely, I don't even have the original recovery. When I attempt to access the recovery I get a picture of a phone with a red ! inside it.
The RUU I used was 3.39.531.7
Something I feel may or may not be related, when in download mode I see at the bottom:
FILE /mnt/media_rw/ext_sd/0PJAIMG.zip
File NOT FOUND
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I have a feeling this is irrelevant if it has to do with the SD card. I also have a really strange feeling this is something stupid easy that I am missing.
Some additional information, please let me know if I missed something:
*** UNLOCKED ***
htc_himaul PVT S-ON
LK-1.0.0.0000
RADIO-01.01_U11440801_97.04.60111G_F
OpenDSP-15.6.1.00522.8994_1026
OS-3.39.531.7
Kernel version
3.10.84-perf-ge2fbd28
[email protected]#1
SMP PREEMPT
Thanks in advance.

I am a dumbass.
I flashed with an older version of twrp and that fixed the issue.
Don't be like me kids.

Which version of twrp worked? I continue to get the same error with every version.

Android won't start and need help flashing

Hi,
I have bought a used HTC M9 on Kijiji (I'm in Québec, Canada)
It must be faulty because it kept randomly restarting (sometimes once, sometimes for periods of 20 minutes, which made it hardly usable)
After clearing the cache partition and factory resetting it a couple times, I decided to flash it.
What I did:
- enabled the developer mode and USB debugging
- unlocked the bootloader
- flashed TWRP
- flashed SuperSU v2.74-2
Now, Android won't boot. When I start the phone, I see the green HTC logo on a white background with a red text saying it's a development build, then after about 10 seconds it restarts to the same screen. Over and over again.
In download mode, I am able to see the device with fastboot, but adb does not show anything.
In recovery mode, it's the opposite.
The phone is still S-ON so I have tried S-OFF methods (moonshine and firewater), but the fact of not having fastboot AND adb working at the same time made them fail.
Here's my phone info:
(bootloader) kernel: lk
(bootloader) product: htc_himaulatt
(bootloader) version: 1.0
(bootloader) imei: ************
(bootloader) version-main: 3.38.666.2
(bootloader) boot-mode: download
(bootloader) version-baseband: 01.01_U11440801_96.01.51207G_F
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.0.0.0000
(bootloader) mid: 0PJA11000
(bootloader) cid: BM___001
Any help would be greatly appreciated...
Thanks in advance!

youre flashing the wrong superuser. Try 2.64. And btw, moonshine and firewater wont work. The only way to s off is sunshine

Roobwz said:
youre flashing the wrong superuser. Try 2.64. And btw, moonshine and firewater wont work. The only way to s off is sunshine
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Thanks for your reply.
I used Squabbi's HTC one M9 Toolkit to flash
It does not offer 2.64, but 2.52 and 2.66 are the closest ones. Both in BETA as well.
Should I try one of them?

zzzer51 said:
Thanks for your reply.
I used Squabbi's HTC one M9 Toolkit to flash
It does not offer 2.64, but 2.52 and 2.66 are the closest ones. Both in BETA as well.
Should I try one of them?
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You shouldnt use toolkits imo, no offence squabbi. You should just download the 2.64 file from chainfires thread and flash it in twrp. It isnt harder than that. Btw 2.64 was the only superSu that worked for me

Ok, I have been able to find a zip for 2.64 and will install it with TWRP when my phone's battery is drained out (it tried to boot on the OS and is currently stuck on the HTC logo...)
I have also tried installing files directly from the microSD
downloaded from:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZaiJ3F_f76sVa4daU5H62OYi5Bj23LEBBv4xDTQ8y-M/pubhtml
http://androidruu.com/index.php?developer=M9
using fastboot flash zip zipfile.zip
but I get errors like
9 RU_SECURITY_FAIL
android-version information is missing
I'm not sure I'm trying to flash the right file anymore...
EDIT:
I have tried to flash both 0PJAIMG_HIMA_UL_L50_SENSE70_ATT_BM_1.32.666.30 and 0PJAIMG_HIMA_UL_L50_SENSE70_ATT_BM_1.32.666.6 files by going to TWRP -> Install but I get the error message 'zip file is corrupt!' every time...
And when I try to flash with fastboot, I get "Invalid sparse file format at header magi"
EDIT2:
Ok, I have made some progress!
What I did:
1/ Downloaded the image from this page http://forum.xda-developers.com/one-m9/general/guide-return-to-stock-canadian-htc-one-t3108236
2/ Formated my 8GB microSD card to exFAT (because the system image file is over 4GB)
3/ Extracted the system.emmc.win and boot.emmc.win files to the microSD card in path: E:\TWRP\BACKUPS\<myPhoneIDThatFastbootCanGiveYouIfYouTypeFastbootDevices>\Stock Bell
4/ Started the phone in recovery mode (TWRP)
5/ Tapped on Restore
6/ Selected the two files and hit Restore
7/ Performed a Factory reset (through TWRP, by tapping Wipe)
8/ Rebooted the phone in System mode
And Android started!
I'm not 100% sure it fully works as I haven't been able to finish the configuration yet (I don't have access to a wifi network where I am) so I will do that when I get home tonight.
But it looks a lot better than these past few days.
In the meantime, a quick question:
My bootloader is still unlocked. Can I leave it like that or should I re-lock it?
Thanks

No need to relock it unless you plan on updating. There is conflicting information on whether a locked bootloader is absolutely necessary.. Maybe someone could chime in?.
Otherwise it's safe to leave it and probably best to.
Beamed in by telepathy.

shivadow said:
No need to relock it unless you plan on updating. There is conflicting information on whether a locked bootloader is absolutely necessary.. Maybe someone could chime in?.
Otherwise it's safe to leave it and probably best to.
Beamed in by telepathy.
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You can OTA with an unlocked bootloader but you need to be 100 % stock. It's always best to not relock bootloaders as if you get into problems, you'll not be able to flash stuff. The only time a locked bootloader is needed is when running RUU.exe while S-On. The SD card method works with an unlocked bootloader. I'd recommend to leave it unlocked

Thanks for the advice!
Ok so I have been able to boot the phone and set it up with my GMail account using wifi.
However, now:
1/ I have a red text mentioning that the build the phone is running is meant for development purposes only. It does not really matter to me, I just thought I'd mention it.
2/ There is no network service. I have tried my girlfriend's SIM card as well, but nothing happens. It doesn't say it can't register the SIM card nor say that the SIM card is not detected. Just nothing.
I tried changing the radio mode to GSM auto using *#*#4636#*#*, but when the phone reboots, it's back to WCDMA
3/ No IMEI (*#06# shows an empty window)
4/ It still randomly reboots as before. I was able to save a 'system crash' error report that popped up after a reboot. Please find it here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13QBaeA1_Vo-b9mndffvbulG8epMq42Pnguawa2GcQTA/edit?usp=sharing
5/ When I press the physical button to lock the screen, it makes it go black then reboot, 50% of the time

zzzer51 said:
Thanks for the advice!
Ok so I have been able to boot the phone and set it up with my GMail account using wifi.
However, now:
1/ I have a red text mentioning that the build the phone is running is meant for development purposes only. It does not really matter to me, I just thought I'd mention it.
2/ There is no network service. I have tried my girlfriend's SIM card as well, but nothing happens. It doesn't say it can't register the SIM card nor say that the SIM card is not detected. Just nothing.
I tried changing the radio mode to GSM auto using *#*#4636#*#*, but when the phone reboots, it's back to WCDMA
3/ No IMEI (*#06# shows an empty window)
4/ It still randomly reboots as before. I was able to save a 'system crash' error report that popped up after a reboot. Please find it here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13QBaeA1_Vo-b9mndffvbulG8epMq42Pnguawa2GcQTA/edit?usp=sharing
5/ When I press the physical button to lock the screen, it makes it go black then reboot, 50% of the time
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did you restore the correct backup for your firmware?? ex 3.35,401.12 needs 3.35.401.12 and not 3.35.701.12. Everything needs to match. This might also solve your issues.

Roobwz said:
did you restore the correct backup for your firmware?? ex 3.35,401.12 needs 3.35.401.12 and not 3.35.701.12. Everything needs to match. This might also solve your issues.
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I don't think I did...
The main-version that shows in download mode is 3.38.666.2 ... whereas the version of the backup I restored is 1.32.666.30.
I have been searching for a while, but have no idea where to find the right rom... Should I send an email to Bell?

zzzer51 said:
I don't think I did...
The main-version that shows in download mode is 3.38.666.2 ... whereas the version of the backup I restored is 1.32.666.30.
I have been searching for a while, but have no idea where to find the right rom... Should I send an email to Bell?
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That's why you are getting these issues. You can try out the RUU service. Keep in mind that it costs around 20$, but at least you'll get a phone that's 100 % stock again. Either that or getting s off and downgrade firmware with a RUU
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Roobwz said:
That's why you are getting these issues. You can try out the RUU service. Keep in mind that it costs around 20$, but at least you'll get a phone that's 100 % stock again. Either that or getting s off and downgrade firmware with a RUU
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Thanks for the suggestion, I did not know that service.
I always prefer doing things on my own, but I might have to use them because I have already spent around 20 hours trying to fix my phone...
That is, if we are sure there is absolutely no other way to find the RUU for free?

zzzer51 said:
Thanks for the suggestion, I did not know that service.
I always prefer doing things on my own, but I might have to use them because I have already spent around 20 hours trying to fix my phone...
That is, if we are sure there is absolutely no other way to find the RUU for free?
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The service is remotely done over the computer, so you'll see everything that happens.
Well, if you find a RUU that matches everything (cid, mid and firmware), you'll be able to do it for free. Either that or s off (25$ as well), and you'll be able to convert your phone into a world wide edition model or dev edition. S off opens up a whole new world for you. Ex - you can flash exactly what you want (no need for Canadian firmware) and you're able to downgrade etc. The rest is up to you.

Roobwz said:
Well, if you find a RUU that matches everything (cid, mid and firmware), you'll be able to do it for free.
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I found the version I was looking for from this link: http://www.htcdev.com/devcenter/downloads/P100
However, it's only 206MB, so I'm guessing it's not a firmware... what do I need to do with it?
EDIT: It's .tar.gz files. apparently source code

zzzer51 said:
I found the version I was looking for from this link: http://www.htcdev.com/devcenter/downloads/P100
However, it's only 206MB, so I'm guessing it's not a firmware... what do I need to do with it?
EDIT: It's .tar.gz files. apparently source code
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That's kernel source I believe. Your only luck would be flippys thread in the general section
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The latest news:
I went S-OFF yesterday with Sunshine.
I was able to install Cyanogenmod, which looked cool, but I still did not have any network service.
So, I flashed an Bell stock firmware, version 1.xxx
Still did not have network.
I let Android download and install the update for version 2.xxx
When it finished, I got my network back!
Now, I would like, but am afraid to, update firmware to version 3.xxx or try Cyanogenmod again.
But, obviously, I'm afraid that I won't have any service anymore...
Anyways, thanks a lot guys for your help!

zzzer51 said:
The latest news:
I went S-OFF yesterday with Sunshine.
I was able to install Cyanogenmod, which looked cool, but I still did not have any network service.
So, I flashed an Bell stock firmware, version 1.xxx
Still did not have network.
I let Android download and install the update for version 2.xxx
When it finished, I got my network back!
Now, I would like, but am afraid to, update firmware to version 3.xxx or try Cyanogenmod again.
But, obviously, I'm afraid that I won't have any service anymore...
Anyways, thanks a lot guys for your help!
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I would recommend upgrading to 3.xx for several reasons like doze, custom ROMs that are up to date etc. If you did the OTA from 1.x to 2.x, you shouldn't have any problems with the OTA to 3.x. in the worst case, just re flash the RUU or just convert the device to an European version.

Heyyy, it's me again
So, Android downloaded the update, but when I try to install it, it reboots to download mode.
Also, I cannot access the Recovery Mode.
I tried flashing TWRP 3.0.2.0 with fastboot a couple times, but when I try to access the Recovery Mode from the bootloader, I get :
Code:
Failed to boot to recovery mode
Press volume up or down to back to menu
Anyone knows why?
I am S-OFF and my bootloader is UNLOCKED
Thanks

zzzer51 said:
Heyyy, it's me again
So, Android downloaded the update, but when I try to install it, it reboots to download mode.
Also, I cannot access the Recovery Mode.
I tried flashing TWRP 3.0.2.0 with fastboot a couple times, but when I try to access the Recovery Mode from the bootloader, I get :
Code:
Failed to boot to recovery mode
Press volume up or down to back to menu
Anyone knows why?
I am S-OFF and my bootloader is UNLOCKED
Thanks
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what was flashed prior to the OTA? OTAs fail if you arent 100% stock.

Roobwz said:
what was flashed prior to the OTA? OTAs fail if you arent 100% stock.
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A looooot of stuff!
But even after flashing the original HTC recovery again, I get the same message.
And I can't access the recovery menu either.
Thanks