Hi guys I have an HTC ONE M8 running 4.4.4 with TWRP and Root installed and a few weeks ago I tried to go into TWRP and clear cache and dalvik-cache and such, as usual. When I did that and rebooted the phone, the phone is stuck on the HTC logo and I can only boot into bootloader mode and also into TWRP. Also TWRP is also saying I have lost root access.
What can I do to fix this problem can I restore back to 4.4.4 as a new device and re-root it and install TWRP? How do I get out of this mess? It is S-ON and Software Status is MODIFIED.
No matter how long I leave the phone it will stay on the logo until it dies or until I boot into bootloader.
Thank You Guys I Have Lost Hope Honestly.
IF ANYONE CAN HELP ME PLEASE PROVIDE THOROUGH INSTRUCTIONS! THANK YOU!
First of all, the fact the screen comes on at all, means it almost certainly not bricked, and recoverable. You just can't boot into OS, and with TWRP installed, that is not too serious a problem.
On the other hand, once you have TWRP installed, the first thing you should always do before rooting or other mods, is to use TWRP make a backup of system and boot.img. And even after successful root, it's good to make a backup of the rooted ROM. If you had a TWRP backup o the phone, in an event like this (no boot into OS) you can simply boot into TWRP, and restore the backup.
If you have no backups, you can download the proper one from the collection: https://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/tutorial-how-to-stock-stock-twrp-t3086860
You can then restore using the instructions from that same thread. You only need to do steps 4-9 to get the phone running again, then reboot. Steps 1-3 relate to installing TWRP (which you already have). Steps 10 and on, are optional as they will install stock recovery to the phone, which will allow you to update to more current Android version (which will eventually get you up to Marshmallow).
If you need help determining what version number TWRP backup to restore from the above linked collection, then do fastboot getvar all, and post the results (delete IMEI and serial number before posting).
Another option is to RUU back to stock (if your version M8 has an RUU) if you are okay with the phone being wiped. If you are s-on, you will need to relock the bootloader in order to RUU. Then after RUU, unlock the bootloader again, install TWRP and root the phone.
TechMan123456 said:
few weeks ago I tried to go into TWRP and clear cache and dalvik-cache and such, as usual.
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What does "and such" mean? Did you wipe anything besides cache and Dalvik?
redpoint73 said:
First of all, the fact the screen comes on at all, means it almost certainly not bricked, and recoverable. You just can't boot into OS, and with TWRP installed, that is not too serious a problem.
On the other hand, once you have TWRP installed, the first thing you should always do before rooting or other mods, is to use TWRP make a backup of system and boot.img. And even after successful root, it's good to make a backup of the rooted ROM. If you had a TWRP backup o the phone, in an event like this (no boot into OS) you can simply boot into TWRP, and restore the backup.
If you have no backups, you can download the proper one from the collection: https://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/tutorial-how-to-stock-stock-twrp-t3086860
You can then restore using the instructions from that same thread. You only need to do steps 4-9 to get the phone running again, then reboot. Steps 1-3 relate to installing TWRP (which you already have). Steps 10 and on, are optional as they will install stock recovery to the phone, which will allow you to update to more current Android version (which will eventually get you up to Marshmallow).
If you need help determining what version number TWRP backup to restore from the above linked collection, then do fastboot getvar all, and post the results (delete IMEI and serial number before posting).
Another option is to RUU back to stock (if your version M8 has an RUU) if you are okay with the phone being wiped. If you are s-on, you will need to relock the bootloader in order to RUU. Then after RUU, unlock the bootloader again, install TWRP and root the phone.
What does "and such" mean? Did you wipe anything besides cache and Dalvik?
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The MTP Device Driver is not installing on my PC for some reason. It is saying installation failed on the MTP Device window on my computer.
TechMan123456 said:
The MTP Device Driver is not installing on my PC for some reason. It is saying installation failed on the MTP Device window on my computer.
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MTP device driver?
What does it say next to "OS" in your bootloader?
Also, if you can boot to recovery you should be able to restore a backup
xunholyx said:
MTP device driver?
What does it say next to "OS" in your bootloader?
Also, if you can boot to recovery you should be able to restore a backup
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There is no OS installed at all for some reason! When I try to download a backup I need to flash it and the only way to do so is by having the MTP Driver installed in order to drag it into TWRP and flash the backup. I can't do so because it fails to install my MTP Driver.
TechMan123456 said:
There is no OS installed at all for some reason! When I try to download a backup I need to flash it and the only way to do so is by having the MTP Driver installed in order to drag it into TWRP and flash the backup. I can't do so because it fails to install my MTP Driver.
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you can use a card reader to put the rom or the backup on external sd card
or use an OTG USB flash memory
also connect the device to pc while you are in recovery this should work by it self no need to install MTP driver
which OS you have on your pc ??
TechMan123456 said:
There is no OS installed at all for some reason! When I try to download a backup I need to flash it and the only way to do so is by having the MTP Driver installed in order to drag it into TWRP and flash the backup. I can't do so because it fails to install my MTP Driver.
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No OS is usually an easy fix. Download a ROM on your PC, put it onto your extSD, and flash the ROM in recovery. The reason you have no OS is because you wiped system in TWRP. If you do that, you need to flash a ROM after or you'll have no OS on a reboot.
It's best to never wipe system in TWRP as this is done by default in recovery when you flash a ROM. There will be the odd instance that it is suggested to wipe it ( I've never seen that with HTC based ROMs), but if it isn't then don't.
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TechMan123456 said:
There is no OS installed at all for some reason! When I try to download a backup I need to flash it and the only way to do so is by having the MTP Driver installed in order to drag it into TWRP and flash the backup. I can't do so because it fails to install my MTP Driver.
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Ahhh, reding it a second time I realize you mean OS is blank in your bootloader. You should also update your TWRP version
TechMan123456 said:
The MTP Device Driver is not installing on my PC for some reason. It is saying installation failed on the MTP Device window on my computer.
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Not clear which drivers you are trying to install, the HTC drivers from their website, the ones which load from the phone, built-in Windows drivers, etc.?
Try going to HTC's website, and download HTC Sync, which will also install the drivers. If you already have this installed, try uninstalling, and re-install.
Alternately, the Android MTP device drivers built-in to Windows is a generic version of drivers which can often get at least adb/fastboot working, and probably also allow you to drag/drop to internal storage in TWRP. If these drivers are the ones failing to install, it would imply there is something wrong with your Windows installation (which there isn't a lot we can help you with) rather than anything with the phone.
hey
i also have the same problem in boot-loader OS is blank
i have downloaded the nandriod backup and restored it using TWRP but after successful restore i didn't get the os back and again it goes to boot-loader and show OS blank
Arslan8997 said:
hey
i also have the same problem in boot-loader OS is blank
i have downloaded the nandriod backup and restored it using TWRP but after successful restore i didn't get the os back and again it goes to boot-loader and show OS blank
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How did you pick a nanddroid backup to download, if you don't know the OS number?
Do fastboot getvar all, and post the results (delete IMEI and serial number before posting).
Also, what version TWRP?
redpoint73 said:
How did you pick a nanddroid backup to download, if you don't know the OS number?
Do fastboot getvar all, and post the results (delete IMEI and serial number before posting).
Also, what version TWRP?
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I also try RUU sprint version ROM but it didn't work
TWRP v2.7.0.2
bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.09.20.1112
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main:
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) serialno: XXXXXXXXXXXX
(bootloader) imei: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: XXXXXXXXXXXXX
(bootloader) product: m8_whl
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B70000
(bootloader) cidnum: 11111111
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: off
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 8a0f02ff
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
Arslan8997 said:
I also try RUU sprint version ROM but it didn't work
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You need to be more specific:
What version number of file name of the RUU you tried? Zip format or exe format? If zip format, did you flash by fastboot, or SD card method?
Did you get an error message, if so, what did it say exactly? If no error message, what was the mode of failure (what happened exactly - be detailed - at what exact point did the RUU fail, status of the phone, etc.)? Saying "It didn't work" doesn't give us any info to troubleshoot why it failed, or how to get it to work.
Also, you did not provide all the info requested (questions I asked you in my last response):
redpoint73 said:
How did you pick a nanddroid backup to download, if you don't know the OS number?
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redpoint73 said:
You need to be more specific:
What version number of file name of the RUU you tried? Zip format or exe format? If zip format, did you flash by fastboot, or SD card method?
Did you get an error message, if so, what did it say exactly? If no error message, what was the mode of failure (what happened exactly - be detailed - at what exact point did the RUU fail, status of the phone, etc.)? Saying "It didn't work" doesn't give us any info to troubleshoot why it failed, or how to get it to work.
Also, you did not provide all the info requested (questions I asked you in my last response):
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RUU_M8_WHL_M60_SENSE70_SPCS_MR_Sprint_WWE_6.20.651.3.exe
this i have try to install but faild to install it give error of to pick the correct rom
when i check the ruu log there was an error of (status read failed (Too many links))
Status of phone is
bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.09.20.1112
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main:
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) serialno: XXXXXXXXXXXX
(bootloader) imei: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: XXXXXXXXXXXXX
(bootloader) product: m8_whl
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B70000
(bootloader) cidnum: 11111111
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: off
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 8a0f02ff
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
Arslan8997 said:
RUU_M8_WHL_M60_SENSE70_SPCS_MR_Sprint_WWE_6.20.651.3.exe
this i have try to install but faild to install it give error of to pick the correct rom
when i check the ruu log there was an error of (status read failed (Too many links))
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You need to flash the firmware 6.20.651.3 in order for the RUU to install (firmware and RUU are different things - so don't confuse the two). The firmware and how to flash are described here (as well as all the Sprint RUUs): https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2729173
Just a heads up, if you don't know already: No need to relock the bootloader to do this (flash either firmware or RUU) since you are s-off, and no benefit in doing so. Plus, relocked bootloader gives you less options to recovery, so it is not recommended to relock it in your case.
Also, in regards to your original question (no boot after restoring TWRP backup): you never answered my question of how you picked a TWRP backup to download and restore (which I asked twice before). Now that I see you have the Sprint version M8, I will guess that you tried to restore the incorrect version backup. Sprint version uses different kernel from most other M8 versions. So if you don't restore the proper one, no boot is the expected outcome. Also, even if Sprint, it would have to be the same version you were on before (Kitkat) which is another reason it would not boot.
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Hi im trying to update to lollipop on my 3 UK branded m8 but im having serious issues upgrading to 4.4.4 eye experience version 3.32.771.3 was wondering if anyone has or could get a nandroid of the stock 4.20.771.2 ROM. I can see an OTA in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376 but I have no idea how to use those OTA files. Any help would be appreciated.
Post your fastboot getvar all result (minus serial no. & imei no.)
then we know which backup that you really need.
No point to give you 4.20.771.2 backup for now.
ckpv5 said:
Post your fastboot getvar all result (minus serial no. & imei no.)
then we know which backup that you really need.
No point to give you 4.20.771.2 backup for now.
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(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.25.21331147A1.06G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 4.20.771.2
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul
bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B10000
(bootloader) cidnum: H3G__001
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: dcdaa6e0
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
hmmm it says OS version 4.20.771.2 there but in about phone --> software info. it says 2.22.771.5 for software number. not sure what that means?!
Try restore my backup and see how it goes : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58781201&postcount=4598
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Try restore my backup and see how it goes : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58781201&postcount=4598
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cool thanks. I tried your nandroid backup and it starts up fine but I cant connect to my wifi network. It sees the network but it wont connect. It does allow me to connect to another open network I can see but not my own. This happened on one of the stock updates I did too. Any ideas why this might be? or how it might be fixed?
f_padia said:
cool thanks. I tried your nandroid backup and it starts up fine but I cant connect to my wifi network. It sees the network but it wont connect. It does allow me to connect to another open network I can see but not my own. This happened on one of the stock updates I did too. Any ideas why this might be? or how it might be fixed?
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There are two options :
1. Restore 3.32.771.10 backup and its stock recovery image then do OTA to 4.20.771.2
You can have all the needed files here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55322461&postcount=1897
Or
2. Reflashed the untouched 4.20.771.2 firmware that linked here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58781201&postcount=4598
but you need to relock bootloader in order to do that.
a. put your device in bootloader/fastboot mode
b. relock bootloader - fastboot oem lock
c. run these commands
fastboot oem rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip 4.20.771.2_firmware.zip
fastboot flash zip 4.20.771.2_firmware.zip .....( again for the 2nd time)
fastboot reboot
d. check your wifi
For me .. 1st option is a better choice
ckpv5 said:
There are two options :
1. Restore 3.32.771.10 backup and its stock recovery image then do OTA to 4.20.771.2
You can have all the needed files here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55322461&postcount=1897
Or
2. Reflashed the untouched 4.20.771.2 firmware that linked here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58781201&postcount=4598
but you need to relock bootloader in order to do that.
a. put your device in bootloader/fastboot mode
b. relock bootloader - fastboot oem lock
c. run these commands
fastboot oem rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip 4.20.771.2_firmware.zip
fastboot flash zip 4.20.771.2_firmware.zip .....( again for the 2nd time)
fastboot reboot
d. check your wifi
For me .. 1st option is a better choice
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so I tried option 2 first and that didnt work Then I tried option 1. Flashing 3.32.... worked ok wifi working etc. I then did the OTA that popped up. That flashed and it boots up but system ui force closes and wifi doesnt turn on at all Is there anyway to flash your OTA update specifically and avoid downloading and flashing the one that pops up on screen?
f_padia said:
so I tried option 2 first and that didnt work Then I tried option 1. Flashing 3.32.... worked ok wifi working etc. I then did the OTA that popped up. That flashed and it boots up but system ui force closes and wifi doesnt turn on at all Is there anyway to flash your OTA update specifically and avoid downloading and flashing the one that pops up on screen?
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You can't flash OTA manually because your device is S-On.
When you have system ui force close and wifi doesn't turn on at all ... that's a good sign.
What you need to do now is unlock bootloader again with unlock_code.bin that you received from HTC. Then install TWRP 2.8.5.0. Boot to TWRP recovery, select mount - advance - format data - yes
Reboot - check your wifi again - system ui should work and wifi should work too.
Then restore my 4.20.771.2 backup (reason is when re-unlock bootloader and format data .. all data files such as calculator & flashlight & etc are removed)
EDIT : before you do the above, please try boot to recovery where you see the red triangle .. press & hold volume up & press power once.
In stock recovery, select factory reset/wipe data ... reboot
ckpv5 said:
You can't flash OTA manually because your device is S-On.
When you have system ui force close and wifi doesn't turn on at all ... that's a good sign.
What you need to do now is unlock bootloader again with unlock_code.bin that you received from HTC. Then install TWRP 2.8.5.0. Boot to TWRP recovery, select mount - advance - format data - yes
Reboot - check your wifi again - system ui should work and wifi should work too.
Then restore my 4.20.771.2 backup (reason is when re-unlock bootloader and format data .. all data files such as calculator & flashlight & etc are removed)
EDIT : before you do the above, please try boot to recovery where you see the red triangle .. press & hold volume up & press power once.
In stock recovery, select factory reset/wipe data ... reboot
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before I saw your message I did a factory rest from stock recovery as you suggested in your edit and system ui force close was fixed and wifi does turn on... but im back to the problem of not being able to connect to my wifi network. I've managed to connect to 2 separate open (public) networks fine but cant connect to mine for some reason. I cant understand why this might be happening.
Thanks for all the help by the way really appreciate it!
That's something I'm not familiar with as I never have that problem before. I read a few thread of this kind of wifi problem .. there are a few suggestions such as reset the router, try change wifi password and a few more like 2.4GHz & 5.0 GHz problem
Maybe someone else more familiar with this kind of problem will step in.
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That's something I'm not familiar with as I never have that problem before. I read a few thread of this kind of wifi problem .. there are a few suggestions such as reset the router, try change wifi password and a few more like 2.4GHz & 5.0 GHz problem
Maybe someone else more familiar with this kind of problem will step in.
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I had a look around and came across this http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/g...llipop-solve-wi-fi-problems-on-nexus-devices/ where it suggests changing wifi router channel. I did and it works
Cant thank you enough dude. i've tried to thank all your posts to reflect how many thanks you deserve! At one point when one of the software updates went bad and the screen wouldnt turn on I was told HTC would charge around £200 to fix it! so yeah, thanks
Great :good::good:
Will keep that in mind in case someone else has same problem
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Lost RUU backup
Hi I to am trying to revert back to stock on my HTC one M8 (Three UK H3g__00)1 but I have lost my original backups do to an hdd fail the RUU files you posted on here I believe I could have used but the links no longer work
My phone is in a bad way at the moment it is softbricked with the latest version of CWRM on and no OS currently installed, is this why my version main appears blank?
My phone has ended up in this state after trying to install the latest android revolution rom (5.0.1). The rom seemed to install ok booted and setup fine but my Wifi wouldn't turn ON at all. After I rebooted the phone for the first time it got stuck in a boot loop.
I deally would like to get lollipop on the phone and doing some reading I believe with the situation I'm in I have to go back to stock and do the OTA updates to raise my hboot version to 3.18 or above, that way I could install cyanogen 12.1
Apologies for noob question still learning.
My bootloader (3.16) is tampered, unlocked and S-ON
D:\Android>fastboot getvar all
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.16.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.16.2133156.UA15G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main:
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B10000
(bootloader) cidnum: H3G__001
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: ab0efa49
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
all: Done!
finished. total time: 0.054s
lv426HuDz said:
Hi I to am trying to revert back to stock on my HTC one M8 (Three UK H3g__00)1 but I have lost my original backups do to an hdd fail the RUU files you posted on here I believe I could have used but the links no longer work
My phone is in a bad way at the moment it is softbricked with the latest version of CWRM on and no OS currently installed, is this why my version main appears blank?
My phone has ended up in this state after trying to install the latest android revolution rom (5.0.1). The rom seemed to install ok booted and setup fine but my Wifi wouldn't turn ON at all. After I rebooted the phone for the first time it got stuck in a boot loop.
I deally would like to get lollipop on the phone and doing some reading I believe with the situation I'm in I have to go back to stock and do the OTA updates to raise my hboot version to 3.18 or above, that way I could install cyanogen 12.1
Apologies for noob question still learning.
My bootloader (3.16) is tampered, unlocked and S-ON
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First - remove the serial no. & imei no. on your above post.
Second - install TWRP 2.8.1.0, don't use CWM recovery.
Third - read this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/tutorial-how-to-stock-stock-twrp-t3086860
for how-to and restore 1.54.771.9 backup & its matching recovery then do multiple OTAs up to the latest 4.xx.771.x
ckpv5 said:
First - remove the serial no. & imei no. on your above post.
Second - install TWRP 2.8.1.0, don't use CWM recovery.
Third - read this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/tutorial-how-to-stock-stock-twrp-t3086860
for how-to and restore 1.54.771.9 backup & its matching recovery then do multiple OTAs up to the latest 4.xx.771.x
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Hi ckpv5, thanks I will give this a try now, I did try to flash TWRP 2.8.7.0 recently but when I tried to enter the recovery it just hung and I never figured out why. I will give 2.8.1.0 a go now.
Last night, just to get my phone working I flashed on cm-11-20141112-SNAPSHOT-M12-m8 with open_gapps-arm-4.4-mini-20151203. It all seemed to be working fine and I liked the look and feel of the KitKat cyanogenmod but after I received my first phone call my phone speaker went crazy and gave some nasty distortion out, I rebooted the phone to stop it and now I have the noise on everything if I turn my volume up to mid/high, I'm worried my speakers are damaged. I followed a couple of threads to install the viperapp but with no success, any ideas on this one?
Cheers,
Thanks
CHeers ckpv5 Ifollowed the guide used the files and its all sorted now.
Looks like CM11 has damaged my bottom speaker though i have ordered a replacement.
I do have 1 last question, after all the updating i have now put cm12.1 on and it seems to be running ok however when im booted into the OS my SD card is not being detected. If i drop back into TWRP recovery it does recognise the SD card, any ideas? im searching for a solution now.
I can't comment anything on CM as I never use one .. no experience on CM .. sorry.
I was hoping someone could help me with a problem I have.
My htc M8 was rooted and insertcoin was flashed onto it however the wifi button greyed out and wouldnt turn on in order to s-off it. I tried several different roms and they all have the same problem. I am currently running skydragon v5. I have been trying to sort this phone out for a week and I am getting absolutely nowhere so any help would be appreciated. It's on ORANG001 and is s-on.
Thanks
You have old firmware. You need to have 4.19.61.2 on ORANG001 in order to have wifi on these ROM.
And you post this in wrong section.
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You have old firmware. You need to have 4.19.61.2 on ORANG001 in order to have wifi on these ROM.
And you post this in wrong section.
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Apologies, new to the forum it's been moved now!
Yeah .. requested it to be moved to correct section.
So .. you need to restore your stock ROM and do OTA up to 4.19.61.2
What's your current firmware version .. 3.33.61.9 or 2.26.61.1 ? Or even lower ?
Check what's written on bootloader - hboot 3.16 or 3.18 .. you need 3.19
ckpv5 said:
Yeah .. requested it to be moved to correct section.
So .. you need to restore your stock ROM and do OTA up to 4.19.61.2
What's your current firmware version .. 3.33.61.9 or 2.26.61.1 ? Or even lower ?
Check what's written on bootloader - hboot 3.16 or 3.18 .. you need 3.19
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Hboot is 3.16.0.0000
The phone is currently in the bootloader and I can't get it to turn on to check the firmware version.
Ran getvar all does this help ? thanks for the help, I was stuck for over a week.
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.16.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.15.2133156.UA13G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main:
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno: **************
(bootloader) imei: ************
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B10000
(bootloader) cidnum: ORANG001
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: ab0efa49
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
all: Done!
finished. total time: 0.206s
That's a very low version ... you need to restore to stock backup 1.54.61.5
But I deleted my TWRP backup for most 1.xx.xxx.x only keep 2.x; 3x & 4x
There is someone else backup made with Philz recovery so you need to download Philz recovery - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2703223
then download the backup : https://mega.co.nz/#!WhwRmSoJ!QJxmI0gYj7t_0Hc4fMKx0XLYQ2n45S3OfrEcDRS3C-s
restore that backup with the stock recovery (included in that backup if I'm not wrong)
then do multiple OTA
ckpv5 said:
That's a very low version ... you need to restore to stock backup 1.54.61.5
But I deleted my TWRP backup for most 1.xx.xxx.x only keep 2.x; 3x & 4x
There is someone else backup made with Philz recovery so you need to download Philz recovery - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2703223
then download the backup : https://mega.co.nz/#!WhwRmSoJ!QJxmI0gYj7t_0Hc4fMKx0XLYQ2n45S3OfrEcDRS3C-s
restore that backup with the stock recovery (included in that backup if I'm not wrong)
then do multiple OTA
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I have Philz Touch 6.26.6 clockwork mod v6.0.4.8
Will this be okay or do i need to install a different one ? sorry if these questions are stupid.
Should be ok ... good luck
I'll check your progress tomorrow or maybe someone will help you later.
Time to sleep ... good night
ckpv5 said:
Should be ok ... good luck
I'll check your progress tomorrow or maybe someone will help you later.
Time to sleep ... good night
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Okay cheers for your help!
I was trying to adb push the firmware to my phone to then install it on Recovery but when im typing "adb devices" it says list of devices attached then it is blank. I have been trying to search for solutions but I cant seem to fix it. If you have any advice it would be much appreciated. Thanks
Has anyone got an idea?
paulmcclafferty said:
I was trying to adb push the firmware to my phone to then install it on Recovery but when im typing "adb devices" it says list of devices attached then it is blank. I have been trying to search for solutions but I cant seem to fix it. If you have any advice it would be much appreciated. Thanks
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This is usually an issue on the computer's side (PC?). Try to re-install HTC drivers, try another USB port, or another cable. Also, if you have USB 3.0, this is known to cause issues with adb connectivity (apparently, you can disable this).
Also, you need to be booted into OS or in recovery for adb to work (does not work in bootloader) and you need to have USB debugging activated in Settings.
And when you say "firmware" I think you mean a nandroid backup, based on the instructions previously given to you? Be careful using the term "firmware" here, as most folks use that term to specifically mean the firmware.zip that contains hboot, radio etc. (but not ROM).
paulmcclafferty said:
I was trying to adb push the firmware to my phone to then install it on Recovery but when im typing "adb devices" it says list of devices attached then it is blank. I have been trying to search for solutions but I cant seem to fix it. If you have any advice it would be much appreciated. Thanks
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Don't you have a MicroSD ? Put the extracted nandroid on MicroSD at the right location clockworkmod\backups\ is easier than doing that ADB push.
Okay finally got the nandroid backup installed. Then when i tried to install the OTA update it took me to CWM and failed. So i then relocked and tried again to update OTA and it took me to the bootloader with a ***Relocked*** and *** Security Warning*** any ideas ?
You need to re-install the stock recovery in order to OTA. Bootloader lock has nothing to do with it (will OTA with unlocked bootloader).
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You need to re-install the stock recovery in order to OTA. Bootloader lock has nothing to do with it (will OTA with unlocked bootloader).
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I have installed the Nandroid backup mentioned above to stock i believe. Is this the correct step or is this still not stock ? it was 1.54.61.5
Thanks
paulmcclafferty said:
I have installed the Nandroid backup mentioned above to stock i believe. Is this the correct step or is this still not stock ? it was 1.54.61.5
Thanks
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Stock ROM backup and stock recovery are two different things.
You need to fastboot flash recovery recovery.img to replace the CWM that you have now. Inside the backup zip, there is a recovery.img .. take this out and fastboot flash it.
You need to unlock bootloader to flash it.
when using the command "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" using the recovery.img from the unzipped nandroid folder the process runs and it says okay with no errors then when i try go into recovery the red triangle and exclamation mark appear again
paulmcclafferty said:
when using the command "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" using the recovery.img from the unzipped nandroid folder the process runs and it says okay with no errors then when i try go into recovery the red triangle and exclamation mark appear again
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Yes that's stock recovery. Perform the ota now
Because that is stock recovery. You don't need to get into recovery.
Just reboot, check OTA, download then select install.
Let the system do the installation on its own
Hi,
Having issues trying to put SuperSU on my M8. Heres what I've done:
- Unlocked bootloader
- Fastbooted TWRP on the phone
- Tried Flashing the ROM, says No OS installed. Rebooting stops at Android screen
- Tried downloading RUU and going back to stock, however the RUU tells me that there's an error and it can't continue.
- Tried switching between TWRP and CWM.
- Tried sideloading from my pc with a few different versions of SuperSU
Nothing seems to work.
Can anyone point me in the right direction?
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
If there's any more information you would like me to provide, just let me know.
Thanks Again,
Nick
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varioushalifax said:
Having issues trying to put SuperSU on my M8. Are you trying to root the stock ROM, or flash a custom ROM? Because they are 2 different things, with different approaches. And your steps described below contradict each other on this matter..
Heres what I've done:
- Unlocked bootloader
- Fastbooted TWRP on the phone What version TWRP?
- Tried Flashing the ROM, says No OS installed. Rebooting stops at Android screen Which ROM exactly? Did you try another ROM? Did the ROM install properly (any error messages in TWRP when you flashed?
- Tried downloading RUU and going back to stock, however the RUU tells me that there's an error and it can't continue. What RUU (exact file name)? What was the error message and error number? These are important, as they tell you why the RUU failed.
- Tried switching between TWRP and CWM. Not recommended. CWM hasn't been updated in a long time, and can cause some problems in itself.
- Tried sideloading from my pc with a few different versions of SuperSU If you have no OS, flashing SuperSU isn't going to help matters.
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Additonally, do fastboot getvar all, so we can see more info about the phone. Delete IMEI and serial number before posting.
Are you trying to root the stock ROM, or flash a custom ROM?
Originally I tried to put SuperSU2.37 on there, that didn't work, so I tried SuperSU2.77, which failed. I then tried to RUU to stock, which I'm having issues with also.
- What version TWRP?
3.0.2-0
- Any error messages in TWRP when you flashed?
It doesn't show any errors. After it's finished it says No OS Installed, are you sure you want to reboot?
- What RUU (exact file name)?
RUU_M8_UL_M60_SENSE70_MR_BrightstarUS_WWE_6.12.1540.4.exe
Error 155
Please get the correct RUU and try again.
fastboot getvar all
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.29.214500021.12G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main:
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B10000
(bootloader) cidnum: HTC__203
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 76df2b54
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
Thanks again,
Nick
redpoint73 said:
My responses below in red font:
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your method to solve problems to the point by red font is very nice master redpoint. :good:
varioushalifax said:
Originally I tried to put SuperSU2.37 on there, that didn't work, so I tried SuperSU2.77, which failed.
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SuperSU version 2.37 is really old. Not sure how you even came about it (old toolkit maybe?), that version probably wouldn't work on Lollipop, much less your current Marshmallow firmware.
SuperSU 2.77 should be okay, its current and updated for MM. I might suggest the latest "STABLE" version, which is 2.76 from here. But honestly, they are all pretty stable from what I've seen, and it probably wouldn't make a huge difference wither way (the version 2.77 should be ok). And it seems like the main problem is that we need to solve the "No OS" issue before proceeding.
varioushalifax said:
It doesn't show any errors. After it's finished it says No OS Installed, are you sure you want to reboot?
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My guess, is that you did something to delete the OS, that maybe you missed when listing the steps you did. Since, I can't see how OS could be wiped/missing with what you indicated. At least up until you tried RUU, since if you relocked the bootloader to RUU (which is a requirement unless you have s-off), that wipes the OS (so maybe you just have the order of steps you tried, mixed up?).
varioushalifax said:
RUU_M8_UL_M60_SENSE70_MR_BrightstarUS_WWE_6.12.1540.4.exe
Error 155
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That RUU isn't for your version. Maybe the "WWE" in the file name has you confused, but its actually for the US Developer's Edition. What you need would have version number with "401" instead of "1540", but you would only know that from experience or reading it somewhere on the forums.
You should be able to use the following RUU (zip format, not exe - so follow the instructions to flash): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64926626&postcount=6
Alternately, restore the stock TWRP backup 6.12.401.4 using the file and instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/tutorial-how-to-stock-stock-twrp-t3086860
Not sure whether your bootloader is currently relocked or unlocked, as you haven't indicated, either way. It needs to be relocked to RUU, or alternately it needs to be unlocked to do the TWRP stock backup method.
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umesh.lk said:
your method to solve problems to the point by red font is very nice master redpoint. :good:
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Haha, I find that a good way to respond to numerous statements or questions in a previous post; rather than using multiple quotes. And red just seems to stand out well, compared to other colors! But love your observation.
Thanks so much!
I wasn't sure which files i needed for that walkthrough, until you told me which ones.
Phone is back up and working fine.
Thanks again mate
Folks
I need help to solve a problem.
I bought a HTC One M8x and decided to set up a rom custon. I study the subject before. I took the program kit available for the M8 and follow all the steps to unlock. All this function normally, however when installing the ROM custon the device just gave error. I was exploring the tool I ended up pressing and making procedures that were not listed, but apparently did not issue before starting the installation made the backup and then wipe. I started the procedure to install, entered the install section and located the ROM and sent install. After a while appeared an error saying that the installation was not possible, I managed to recover the backup, but the phone was not the same. I realized that my internal memory is no longer visible, I can not download pictures or audios in whatsapp, another thing I noticed is that the file manager also does not provide the internal memory (directories, programs, and others). When I try to synchronize your phone with your computer to the same thing, I can see the micro SD, but can not see the internal memory. I possibly when I was digging the Recovery program just blocking the internal memory and wanted to know how do to reverse. Does anyone have any ideas.
Do you have access to bootloader? if yes. You can try to restore your phone with HTC RUU
ddfilho said:
I took the program kit available for the M8 and follow all the steps to unlock. All this function normally, however when installing the ROM custon the device just gave error.
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Using the (now outdated) toolkit was a mistake. Whenever modding these devices, you need to research the current methods applicable to the current state of the phone, not methods from 2 years ago (and all the toolkits have not been updated in that long or more).
The toolkit installs an obsolete version of TWRP, and that is probably why the ROM is failing to flash. It probably also wiped out your OS version on bootloader screen and getvar (not a major issue, but an inconvenience if you want to determine the firmware number).
You should update to more current version of TWRP. But you'll probably need to solve the issue of your internal storage first, which is apparently been corrupted. Go into TWRP, and try the option in Wipe to "Format Data" (button next to "Advanced"). This usually fixes the corrupt internal storage issue.
Also do fastboot getvar all, and post the results, so we can see more info about the phone, and more properly provide guidance. Delete IMEI and serial number before posting.
I have access to the bootloader but do not know run this action. Could you tell me where I can walkthrougt to do so.
Thank you for your help
Pardon
Now that saw the second message. I will perform this procedure now
Friend
Your solution worked perfectly.
I wanted your help to make the second action, I entered the bootloader and accessed the fastboot but did not find the getvar option. Could you tell me how to do it.
I found the TWRP 3.0.2, I believe it is the last version but need help because I believe that the update version is not simple, I installed the 2.7.0.2 version.
Thanks again
ddfilho said:
I wanted your help to make the second action, I entered the bootloader and accessed the fastboot but did not find the getvar option. Could you tell me how to do it.
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This isn't an option on the phone, if that is what you mean. Its a fastboot command issued from your PC, and you'd know how to issue a fastboot command if you unlocked the bootloader via HTCDev.com, instead of letting the toolkit do it for you. Which is another reason I don't like the toolkits: they shortcut the learning process, and leave you without the skills to solve basic problems, which almost inevitably happen.
You're going to need to figure out where fastboot.exe was installed during the bootloader unlock process. Once you've found that, you can then:
1) Connect phone to PC, booted into bootloader-fastboot mode
2) On PC, open a window for the folder that contains fastboot.exe
3) Hover mouse cursor over the window, and Shift+Right Mouse button, then select "Open command window here" and this will open up Command Prompt to the fastboot directory
4) In Command Prompt window, type: fastboot getvar all
5) You will see output with details about the phone, to copy the desired text, right click on the command window, select Edit>Mark, then highlight the desired text (getvar output) and press Enter. Then paste the text.
6) Be sure to delete IMEI and serial number from getvar output before posting it here
ddfilho said:
I found the TWRP 3.0.2, I believe it is the last version but need help because I believe that the update version is not simple, I installed the 2.7.0.2 version.
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Exact TWRP version depends on your current firmware, which we can determine from the getvar output above.
Once we've determined the proper TWRP version, its easily installed by putting the file in your fastboot folder, and flashing with fastboot command. Again, we see how valuable it is to know how to use fastboot. But don't try that, until we've determined the proper version from getvar output.
I managed to perform the procedure now. See the information:
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.29.214500021.24_2G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main:
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno:
(bootloader) imei:
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B11000
(bootloader) cidnum: HTC__621
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 205bdca3
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
all: Done!
finished. total time: 0.017s
ddfilho said:
I managed to perform the procedure now. See the information:
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.29.214500021.24_2G
(bootloader) version-main:
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As I suspected, your firmware number (version-main) info was wiped out by using an obsolete version of TWRP (known bug). But luckily I know the radio number corresponds to Marshmallow firmware.
Flash TWRP 3.0.2 using the fastboot install method here. No need to install Android SDK, or drivers noted in the instructions, since you already have fastboot setup (and you're a fastboot expert now ); and not need to reboot using adb, if you do it using the button combo other otherwise.
After getting the updated TWRP version installed, you should be able to put the desired custom ROM on the phone, and flash it. If not, take note of any error messages or other behaviors, and post them here.
redpoint73 said:
As I suspected, your firmware number (version-main) info was wiped out by using an obsolete version of TWRP (known bug). But luckily I know the radio number corresponds to Marshmallow firmware.
Flash TWRP 3.0.2 using the fastboot install method here. No need to install Android SDK, or drivers noted in the instructions, since you already have fastboot setup (and you're a fastboot expert now ); and not need to reboot using adb, if you do it using the button combo other otherwise.
After getting the updated TWRP version installed, you should be able to put the desired custom ROM on the phone, and flash it. If not, take note of any error messages or other behaviors, and post them here.
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Folks
Thank you for your help
I managed to update TWRP following the instructions, but when I tried to install the ROM did not succeed.
It gave an error as if he could not open the file or install, see the message:
Error opening: `/and-sec/uuuuuuuu.uuu'(I/O error) ===> Several lines with mensagem.
You know how I can be able to install any rom?
In TWRP go to WIPE then select Format data, type yes
Then go to REBOOT select recovery ... now try again to install ROM
Hello, sorry for the probably completely noob question that might have already been answered but I searched for this answer and dinn't find anything really relevant.
I'd like to check the version of the unit I received so I can install a proper ROM without killing the phone as I'm aware certain versions of the M8 (GSM/CDMA) might get into troubles if wrong roms are used.
So I bought this phone from a chinese reseller. Phone is obviously refurbished (phone was rooted "out of the box" with all bloatware removed). There is a sticker on the back of the phone with 3 barcode (P/N, S/N amnd IMEI). What's strange is IMEI is similar on sticker and "about phone" but S/N doesn't match, as if it had been tampered/manually modified... So, definitely, the motherboard or the case had been replaced and I couldn't rely on the model number wirtten on the back of the phone.
First thing I tried was using the IMEI to check version but it matches an HTC Desire 820, I wasn't aware you could modify IMEI or dupe. Anyway, I moved on to the next step, which was going into bootloader. Bootloader says CID-1111111, which is, from my understanding, a way of making the phone open to any roms, from any country. Ok, one more info that doesn't help.
So I used the fastboot getvar all and it gave me this :
Code:
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.24.21331147A1.09G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 4.18.708.12
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) serialno: HC******
(bootloader) imei: 35************
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B6****
(bootloader) cidnum: 11111111
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: off
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 3aa067db
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
I googled "0P6B6****" (it comes with the ****, I didn't replaced any digits, only hidden IMEI and S/N) and it didn't gave me any solid information. Since phone was rooted and seemingly heavily tampered, I went back to stock and possibly get OTA to get Marshmallow (current os is 4.18.708.12) but there's no more updates so I'm "stuck" with 5.0.1. I thought the phone was initially a taiwanese version since it had the Snapdragon [email protected] but there's a lot of chinese bloatware.
So I can't update to M and therefore convert the phone to GPe or even use any custom roms (unless I missed something and I'm completely wrong). Can you help me trying to figure out what I received and if there's anything I can do with it or if I'm stuck with the stock rom.
Thank you.
Your device is GSM which is good if you're not on US CDMA carrier.
0P6B6**** is SuperMID, 11111111 is SuperCID.
Depends on what you want your device to be, I suggest to change SuperMID to actual MID of your intended region.
If EU, change it to 0P6B10000, leave SuperCID as it is now then install latest Marshmallow RUU. You also can try to install RUU with SuperMID and see whether it works or not. AFAIK it should work with SuperMID.
Thank you for your quick answer. Yes, I use it in Europe so it works fine with my carrier (even if LTE B20 is missing but it's ok). I'll do as you suggested. I'm glad I got a GSM-only phone, I thought I received a hybrid unit. Thank you again.
ckpv5 said:
Your device is GSM which is good if you're not on US CDMA carrier.
0P6B6**** is SuperMID, 11111111 is SuperCID.
Depends on what you want your device to be, I suggest to change SuperMID to actual MID of your intended region.
If EU, change it to 0P6B10000, leave SuperCID as it is now then install latest Marshmallow RUU. You also can try to install RUU with SuperMID and see whether it works or not. AFAIK it should work with SuperMID.
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Ok, so I modifed MID 0P6B10000 and then tried to install latest Marshmallow RUU 6.12.401.4 via fastboot but phone is not booting up (stuck on HTC One logo). So i restored with my previous clean Nandroid backup. I'm back to 4.18.708.12 (phone is 100% working)
First question : bootloader tells me os is 6.12.401.4 while I'm actually running 4.18.708.12. Is it a problem or not ?
Second question : in order to have a working (eu) MM rom on my phone, I guess I'm supposed to flash the firmware to the latest right (which is something I haven't done in my previous attempt to flash MM) ? But which one am I supposed to grab ? 6.12.401.4 or 6.16.708.1 ? I'll use your guide to do it (https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60218734&postcount=5). Can you confirm updating the firmware is mandatory before flashing stock MM rom when upgrading from Lollipop stock ? I can't install MM RUU, coming from LP, without flashing the fw first ?
Once firmware is updated, I can safely flash MM 6.12.401.4 ? I might as well flash to MM with TWRP and use one of your stock MM backup. Can it be done coming from my current LP rom version ?
Last question : let's say I flash the 6.12.401.4 firmware and keep the 4.18.708.12 LP rom, phone won't boot right ? Keep in mind I have a phone with a ModelID 0P6B10000 and a stock LP rom 4.18.708.12
I'm sorry for the noob questions and to bother you with these but I tried a lot of different things (and I don't want to go to fast and kill the phone) without any success, and since this is my first HTC phone, there are some novelties in the flashing process. And I recovered the phone several times so I might run out of luck next time.
Thank you again for your help.
Which RUU you tried ?
Try this - https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64926626&postcount=6
Your bootloader now 6.12.401.4, is it written as single not double in red ? If single then it is ok
Lollipop ROM can work when firmware is MM.
Most of the time you need to install MM firmware first to install MM RUU but the above linked RUU, you don't need to.
Since your firmware already updated to 6.12.401.4 you can restore 6.12.401.4 backup available in my backup thread to have stock ROM running or install any custom ROM that you like. You don't really need to make it stock MM rom first if your plan is to install custom rom. Only you need MM firmware installed, install latest TWRP 3.x then install rom
To your last question, when you have lollipop rom running and you flash only MM firmware, it won't boot as boot.img installed now is MM and the LP rom needs LP boot.img to boot
ckpv5 said:
Which RUU you tried ?
Try this - https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64926626&postcount=6
Your bootloader now 6.12.401.4, is it written as single not double in red ? If single then it is ok
Lollipop ROM can work when firmware is MM.
Most of the time you need to install MM firmware first to install MM RUU but the above linked RUU, you don't need to.
Since your firmware already updated to 6.12.401.4 you can restore 6.12.401.4 backup available in my backup thread to have stock ROM running or install any custom ROM that you like. You don't really need to make it stock MM rom first if your plan is to install custom rom. Only you need MM firmware installed, install latest TWRP 3.x then install rom
To your last question, when you have lollipop rom running and you flash only MM firmware, it won't boot as boot.img installed now is MM and the LP rom needs LP boot.img to boot
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OS line is green and single so I'm good.
So if I'm understanding correctly, if OS in bootloader says 6.12.401.4, then it means firmware actually installed on phone is 6.12.401.4.
Now, when installing the RUU zip provided there (https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64926626&postcount=6), the file is corrupt, on both links. File size is correct in Windows but when I open the archive (for example to add 11111111 in android-info.txt), it says archive is corrupt and file size of the different files in this archive are way too small.
I'm gonna try Nandroid backup.
Don't do thing that is not in the instructions. No where I wrote you need to add anything to the RUU zip. It's simple process, why need to make it harder ?
RUU zip is a htc signed zip. No windows archiver such as winzip, winrar, 7-zip and etc can properly open it and you're not supposed to open it.
Read the instruction again. No need to add 11111111 to the zip as there is no such thing as SuperRUU or SuperFirmware. 11111111 is for the device which means your M8 is SuperCID and you can install the zip regardless what your device CID is.
You are absolutely right about me doing unnecessary steps. That probably explain why I didn't manage to get it working. Anyway, I used twrp to restore one the MM Nandroid backup you provided in one of your post (+ recovery) and it went smoothly. I'm now on MM and phone is working fine. I'll see if it's worth flashing a custom rom if I can find one that fits my needs.
Thank you for your answers, it did help me quite a lot. Your guides (+ all the different files you provide) are excellent, as long as you follow the instructions and don't do unnecessary steps
Have a nice day/evening.
hi,
I also have a htc m8 with modelid: 0P6B6**** and sid=1111111 which I want to use in the UK, but mine is the dual sim version of the phone
I tried following the instructions at https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64926626&postcount=6
It seemed to be installing but after about 20mins it failed with the error - "(bootloader) shift signature_size for header checking...FAILED (remote: 32 header error)"
I then found another RUU which I think is the correct one but received the same error (0P6BIMG_M8_DUGL_M60_SENSE70_MR_HTC_Europe_6.16.401.1_Radio_1.24.30336021.13G_30.69.336021.00_F_release_465001_signed.zip)
btw - i tried changing the mid to 0P6B10000 but this also failed (i downloaded an app which runs in twrp to do it, is this the correct way?)
----------------- my current phone info ------------
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.24.30336021.13G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 4.30.401.15
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) serialno: HC4BRY-----
(bootloader) imei: -----
(bootloader) imei2: ----
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_dugl
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B6****
(bootloader) cidnum: 11111111
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: off
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: RUU
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 49d38c68
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
alanes said:
I also have a htc m8 with modelid: 0P6B6**** and sid=1111111 which I want to use in the UK, but mine is the dual sim version of the phone
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Finally you post your question in right section instead of ROM development thread.
I read all your questions before but I ignored them as they were posted in wrong section as I don't want to clutter ROM development thread with Off-Topics.
I don't think you can update your device directly to the latest Marshmallow as your current firmware is Lollipop. In order to do that you need to install Marshmallow firmware first then RUU but I don't see Marshmallow firmware is available anywhere except the RUU.
So my suggestion is install the Lollipop RUU then do OTA to Marshmallow. You may need to do 2 or 3 OTAs to reach that level.
1. No need to change anything to your MID yet. Let it be as it is now 0P6B6****
Only when the RUU fails to install due to MID error, then you need to change it to 0P6B64000 NOT 0P6B10000
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708581
2. Download 0P6BIMG_M8_DUGL_L50_SENSE60_MR_HTC_Europe_4.30.401.15_Radio_1.24.30336021.13G_30.69.336021.00_F__signed.zip
from here - https://easy-firmware.com/home/browse/category/id/7825/
3. Install the RUU as instructed here - https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64926626&postcount=6
but use the above downloaded RUU
or you can rename it to 0P6BIMG.zip and place it on your microsd and boot to bootloader to install.
Make sure you don't rename it to 0P6BIMG.zip.zip
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Finally you post your question in right section instead of ROM development thread.
I read all your questions before but I ignored them as they were posted in wrong section as I don't want to clutter ROM development thread with Off-Topics.
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Hi,
Thanks for your reply - sorry if I posted in the wrong place etc. - I struggle as I can't get the xda search to work so find it difficult to find anything.
As you know I keep giving up on this but then end up trying again and spending all night messing about with it.....
I tried installing *0P6BIMG_M8_DUGL_L50_SENSE60_MR_HTC_Europe_4.30.401.15_Radio_1.24.30336021.13G_30.69.336021.00_F__signed.zip* but get the same error.
I am not sure if this includes the firmware or if that is separate to the RUU (as I have tried to install new firmwares so the installed one may well not be the correct one).
update: I have now installed the firmware to match (i.e. a 40mb zip file version 4.30.40 1.15) but still getting the error when i try to install the RUU
btw - I tried copying to the sd card but that gives error "device halted due to large image update fail"
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This I think is the info from my phone when I first received it
info on my phone:
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.18.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.18.30306251.05G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main:
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) serialno: HC4...............
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_dugl
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B6****
(bootloader) cidnum: 11111111
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: off
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 6b903f73
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
Thanks again
Alan.
I guess you need to change your MID 0P6B6**** to 0P6B64000
then try again the RUU.
I already gave you link on how to do it as in item #1
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I guess you need to change your MID 0P6B6**** to 0P6B64000
then try again the RUU.1
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I changed the MID but then when I rebooted in to fastboot I was no longer able to connect via the fastboot command on my computer (just stayed in "waiting for device" although ADB still works ok).....
But I copied the RUU to the SD card and it installed ok
I am just doing a first boot in to android and will let you know how it goes
Thanks again for your help
Alan
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update: Well, a partial success
The update applied ok and I booted in to the new version of android no problem
but still when I try to use fastboot it just stays in "waiting for device" on my computer (Linux) so I am now stuck as you need fastboot to be able to install twrp.
bootloader on the phone detects when I plug the pc in with "BOOTLOADER USB". This text is highlighted in red, I think this is normal?
"htc-fastboot devices" shows nothing
btw - I have tried it on another computer and is the same
alanes said:
I changed the MID but then when I rebooted in to fastboot I was no longer able to connect via the fastboot command on my computer (just stayed in "waiting for device" although ADB still works ok).....
But I copied the RUU to the SD card and it installed ok
I am just doing a first boot in to android and will let you know how it goes
Thanks again for your help
Alan
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update: Well, a partial success
The update applied ok and I booted in to the new version of android no problem
but still when I try to use fastboot it just stays in "waiting for device" on my computer (Linux) so I am now stuck as you need fastboot to be able to unlock the device (i.e. fastboot oem get_identifier_token)
bootloader on the phone detects when I plug the pc in with "BOOTLOADER USB". This text is highlighted in red, I think this is normal?
btw - I have tried it on another computer and is the same
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First thing is why did you relock bootloader. I never say you need to that because your device is S-Off
I'm not familiar with linux, never see BOOTLOADER USB, only FASTBOOT USB. Do you have access to any windows PC ?
You don't really need to do fastboot oem get_identifier_token to unlock bootloader, what you need is only a flashable TWRP zip and use adb command to unlock bootloader. Later tonight when I'm home I'll upload the flashable TWRP zip and instructions on how to unlock it.
Mean time please advise the OS no. written on bootloader so I can write the same to TWRP zip.
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First thing is why did you relock bootloader. I never say you need to that because your device is S-Off
I'm not familiar with linux, never see BOOTLOADER USB, only FASTBOOT USB. Do you have access to any windows PC ?
You don't really need to do fastboot oem get_identifier_token to unlock bootloader, what you need is only a flashable TWRP zip and use adb command to unlock bootloader. Later tonight when I'm home I'll upload the flashable TWRP zip and instructions on how to unlock it.
Mean time please advise the OS no. written on bootloader so I can write the same to TWRP zip.
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Hi,
I had assumed it had re-locked the bootloader but later realised it was still S-off
and you are right it is "FASTBOOT USB", not "BOOTLOADER USB" - sorry for the confusion
My phone shows OS-4.30.401.15
I can use a friends Windows laptop and will see if I can give it a try
On another subject, the GPS on this phone seems to be dead (it has never seen a single satellite), is this a known problem with these phones do you happen to know?
thanks
Alan
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My phone shows OS-4.30.401.15
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I thought you want to update to the latest so you can install LOS14 or LOS15 or any custom ROM later.
Once you successfully back on stock 4.30.401.15, you should check for OTA and install. I believe you will have 2 or 3 OTA to get to Marshmallow firmware.
Have you check for OTA & update ?
About GPS, maybe you have faulty gps cable in it. I don't have M8 dual SIM but no reason why it is not working unless it is hardware issue. I can't help when it comes to hardware.
Read this - https://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/general/gps-harware-fix-teardown-t3023999
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I thought you want to update to the latest so you can install LOS14 or LOS15 or any custom ROM later.
Have you check for OTA & update ?
Read this - https://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/general/gps-harware-fix-teardown-t3023999
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Hi,
I think you are making the mistake in thinking I have some idea what I am doing - lol
I just want to get LiniageOS 14 installed - I have never done anything like this before on my phone and this is a new phone I was not at all familiar with to start with, it has so far been a bit of a nightmare.......
thanks - I will read the link you provided and see if I can get it updated then get back to you
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Hi,
I think you are making the mistake in thinking I have some idea what I am doing - lol
I just want to get LiniageOS 14 installed - I have never done anything like this before on my phone and this is a new phone I was not at all familiar with to start with, it has so far been a bit of a nightmare.......
thanks - I will read the link you provided and see if I can get it updated then get back to you
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I don't make mistake as I understand what you are trying to do. If you unlock bootloader and install twrp now, you're back to earlier problem.
To install LOS 14, you must have Marshmallow firmware installed. Now you're on stock 4.30.401.15. You don't need to do unlocking & install twrp yet. You need to do OTA until you get final OTA either 6.16.401.1 or 6.16.401.101 then only you proceed to unlock bootloader and install twrp and install LOS 14.
Forget about link to GPS matter for now as that require device teardown.
Most important now OTA. Without OTA it serves no purpose on what you're doing now and intend to do later.
ok - thanks, I think I now know what I need to do (how many times have I thought that in the last few days - lol)
I Just tried fastboot on a windows laptop and it works! (no idea what is going on there - but at least I can now use it again)
it now shows modelid = 0P6B640000
BTW-I think the universe has it in for me regarding this project as apart from wanting to use LineageOS, the main reason I bought a new phone is that my existing phones GPS stopped working.........
alanes said:
ok - thanks, I think I now know what I need to do (how many times have I thought that in the last few days - lol)
I Just tried fastboot on a windows laptop and it works! (no idea what is going on there - but at least I can now use it again)
it now shows modelid = 0P6B640000
BTW-I think the universe has it in for me regarding this project as apart from wanting to use LineageOS, the main reason I bought a new phone is that my existing phones GPS stopped working.........
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In case you're not sure what OTA I'm talking about, go to settings - about - software update - check here for OTA. When there is one, download and install. Again repeat the process until it says there is no update available.
Every time you install OTA, you OS no. on bootloader will change to current firmware. You need this until the OS no. is written as 6.16.401.1 or 6.16.401.101.
Then only you unlock bootloader and install latest twrp 3.x and install LOS 14