Hi all,
my (SIM unlocked, Vodaphone branded) HTC M8 was purchased secondhand via eBay and worked fine with a Virgin Mobile SIM and 128GB microSD card for many months. Unfortunately its USB socket eventually became very iffy, making it extremely difficult to recharge reliably and/or connect to a Windows laptop. It had been OTA update to Marshmallow during my time of usage. I bought an HTC 10 intending to give the M8 to my brother, but after a period of lack of use the M8 failed normal boot, recovery etc., ending up with:
*** Software status: Modifiied ***
*** LOCKED ***
M8_UL PVT SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-3.19.0.0000
RADIO-1.29.214500021.12G
OpenDSP-v51.2.2-00593-M8974_F0.1015
OS-6.12.161.4
eMMC-boot 2048MB
Dec 1 2015,16:56:09.0
I have attempted to follow (as best I could) the thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/htc-m8-stuck-boot-t3342079
but seem to only have unlocked the bootloader successfully.
(i.e. *** UNLOCKED ***, now)
fastboot getvar all
currently returns:
version-microp: None
version-main: 6.12.161.4
version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
serialno: ************
imei: ***************
imei2: Not Support
meid: 00000000000000
product: m8_ul
platform: hTCBmsm8974
modelid: 0P6B10000
cidnum: VODAP001
battery-status: good
battery-voltage: 0mV
partition-layout: Generic
security: on
build-mode: SHIP
boot-mode: FASTBOOT
commitno-bootloader: 76df2b54
hbootpreupdate: 11
gencheckpt: 0
I had downloaded recovery_6.12.161.4.img from:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/tutorial-how-to-stock-stock-twrp-t3086860
but having successfully executed a:
fastboot flash recovery recovery_6.12.1614.img
this does not seem to have installed TWRP, so that:
5. Boot to TWRP recovery and make a backup of boot only, this is to see where the backup goes on your device.
will boot into TWRP.
fails to boot into TWRP. What have I done wrong here, please?
P.S. I'm an old-school mainframe (Network) Sysprog and long-term PC hobbyist, but Android and Linux-like OSes and terminology really confuse me, as do the somewhat opaque "how-tos" that I've tried to read and understand.
Thanks in advance.
A quick follow-up correction:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.0.0-0-m8.img
was what I should have downloaded and done. TWRP now bootable as the recovery image.
Copying the TWRP-6.12.161.4 extracted directory over to the M8's internal storage TWRP\... directory now. Sorry guys.
Try a nougat rom. Sees if it will boot up
ChristopherXI said:
Try a nougat rom. Sees if it will boot up
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Nougat? That's Android v7, no? I don't think I'll be able to get the OTA update yet. I'll need to get the Vodaphone SIM unlock sorted first.
GT3guy said:
Nougat? That's Android v7, no? I don't think I'll be able to get the OTA update yet. I'll need to get the Vodaphone SIM unlock sorted first.
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it will boot . just unlock your bootloader flash twrp recovery then flash any rom and check . if you cant do it then pm me i will do it for you on team viewer
jahanzaiblohani said:
it will boot . just unlock your bootloader flash twrp recovery then flash any rom and check . if you cant do it then pm me i will do it for you on team viewer
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Well, thanks, but I'm trying to get it back to "factory state" to send it to HTC for repair of that annoyingly problematic USB socket. That makes it almost unusable.
GT3guy said:
I had downloaded recovery_6.12.161.4.img from:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/tutorial-how-to-stock-stock-twrp-t3086860
but having successfully executed a:
fastboot flash recovery recovery_6.12.1614.img
this does not seem to have installed TWRP
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You are misunderstanding the linked thread. What you tried to do, is to flash stock HTC recovery (recovery_6.12.1614.img).
You need to flash custom recovery TWRP, in order to restore a stock TWRP backup from ckpv5's thread.
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GT3guy said:
Nougat? That's Android v7, no? I don't think I'll be able to get the OTA update yet. I'll need to get the Vodaphone SIM unlock sorted first.
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No such thing as a Nougat stock ROM for the M8. The previous post is referring to custom AOSP ROMs, which is the only type of ROM that has Nougat for the M8.
But I don't necessarily see this as a good suggestion. The stock TWRP backup should restore and boot fine, if you follow the instructions properly, and can get the files onto the phone (may be difficult with a broken USB port).
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GT3guy said:
Well, thanks, but I'm trying to get it back to "factory state" to send it to HTC for repair of that annoyingly problematic USB socket.
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Since sending to HTC for repair is the intention, I think you are wasting your time. I highly doubt this phone has any warranty any longer, due to it's age (most warranties are only 1 year from original purchase) and also the fact that is was purchased 2nd hand.
HTC will repair the port for a fee, and in the process restore stock ROM.
redpoint73 said:
You are misunderstanding the linked thread. What you tried to do, is to flash stock HTC recovery (recovery_6.12.1614.img).
You need to flash custom recovery TWRP, in order to restore a stock TWRP backup from ckpv5's thread.
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No such thing as a Nougat stock ROM for the M8. The previous post is referring to custom AOSP ROMs, which is the only type of ROM that has Nougat for the M8.
But I don't necessarily see this as a good suggestion. The stock TWRP backup should restore and boot fine, if you follow the instructions properly, and can get the files onto the phone (may be difficult with a broken USB port).
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Since sending to HTC for repair is the intention, I think you are wasting your time. I highly doubt this phone has any warranty any longer, due to it's age (most warranties are only 1 year from original purchase) and also the fact that is was purchased 2nd hand.
HTC will repair the port for a fee, and in the process restore stock ROM.
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1) Yes, I subsequently realised that I hadn't flashed the correct recovery image, as per post #2. I successfully flashed the TWRP recovery, then successfully restored the TWRP 6.12.161.4 backup., and then flashed the 6.12.161.4 recovery image. All was mostly OK (apart from the lengthy "optimizing nn of 164 applications", re-entering data etc.), but it would occasionally crash subsequently and reboot, and seems to get stuck after the initial Vodafone and then HTC active displays (GIFs?) with just a white screen and the green HTC text.
2) I was less interested in the latest Nougat (v7) firmware, but I did vaguely understand that it might not be available as an OTA update or as a "stock" (HTC?) package.
3) Do you have any ballpark figure for the HTC repair fees? And would you happen to know how/where I would send it? I had a really good conversation with a HTC support guy about what to do beforehand (remove SIM and MicroSD holders, factory reset to clear personal data), but he omitted the "to where" information. The M8 went rogue before I could get around to enquiring again.
Thanks for your succinct reply.
GT3guy said:
3) Do you have any ballpark figure for the HTC repair fees? And would you happen to know how/where I would send it?
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I haven't seen a $ figure for a USB port repair specifically. I think I've seen around $150-300 US (no idea where you are located) for some repairs. Higher end being full motherboard replacement, which they may tell you is needed, anyway. No idea if they dink around with just replacing the USB port.
Obviously, at the higher end of that repair fee, you practically may as well just buy something like a brand new OnePlus 5.
You may investigate getting the port repaired by a local shop. Probably be a lot cheaper (less than $100) although with less certainty of a working phone afterward. You might be coming back here, and getting help from us to restore the software once the USB port is repaired (HTC will return the phone fully working - but at a price).
As for where to send (if you decide on HTC service) you should contact HTC again. The service address will vary by your location, and they will probably need to collect your details, address, give you an RMA number, etc. I don't suspect you can just throw it in a box, and send it to them. Not following the process will probably delay getting it back, at a minimum; or even (at worst) cause it to get lost forever.
To round out this thread, HTC wanted the price of a new 'phone, so I bought an HTC 10 and forgot about trying to get my old 'phone back (it was a cheap eBay purchase).
GT3guy said:
To round out this thread, HTC wanted the price of a new 'phone, so I bought an HTC 10 and forgot about trying to get my old 'phone back (it was a cheap eBay purchase).
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The 10 is a great device. You've made a wise choice. The audio quality on it is outstanding!
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Hello, I would like to clean my AT&T phone from all AT&T stuff, boot logo, everything. I want to have clean WWE like phone with Stock rom.
Where I should start?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2744194
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After reading that 5 times unless you all ready know... Then go here... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53807690
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And lastly... As for a ROM to flash that is at you discretion. GPE will get you a stock or nexus like android experience then there is sense based Roms in development thread and last but not least AOSP Roms in the original development thread
Thanks! I moved from Desire HD, so I'm kinda familiar with all that.
irshansk said:
Thanks! I moved from Desire HD, so I'm kinda familiar with all that.
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Oh yes I remember that one was cake to root, flash recovery. ROM manager was the bomb. I no longer like magical unicorn buttons that flash god knows what to partitions. Good luck if u need help feel free to use hangouts on me.
subarudroid said:
Oh yes I remember that one was cake to root, flash recovery. ROM manager was the bomb. I no longer like magical unicorn buttons that flash god knows what to partitions. Good luck if u need help feel free to use hangouts on me.
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Thanks! Oh yeah, it seems like one m8 is bit more advanced in flashing than Desire HD
The first issue I have now - I can't make it S-OFF, firewater just says that it can't s-off my device.
The second issue I have - I've installed latest stock odexed from Android Revolution topic, but reboot takes about 5 minutes, is it ok?
Because I remember that my DHD was booting in like 2 minutes.
P.S. Sorry for my English - I'm from Ukraine :fingers-crossed:
Yes first boot can take up to five minutes. If you using ART run time its even longer on first boot. If firewater doesn't work you can try sunshine
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Yes first boot can take up to five minutes. If you using ART run time its even longer on first boot. If firewater doesn't work you can try sunshine
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Yes, but this is not first boot, not even 8-th
I'm using Dalvik.
Oh yeah, I have some thoughts to use sunshine.
Currently I have unlocked bootloader, custom recovery, and root. I've seen somewhere post about getting OTA on rooted device, Is I'm eligible?
NO OTA's even if you offered one it can an will likely turn your phone into a paperweight. I'm not sure why after after initial boot it should boot fairly quick ....
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NO OTA's even if you offered one it can an will likely turn your phone into a paperweight. I'm not sure why after after initial boot it should boot fairly quick ....
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So what it could be? Such long booting times are not convenient
Well boot times are based on kernel so I guess I've never really timed it. I run CM and sometimes ARHD. And they both seem fairly quick to boot. Not sure brother
subarudroid said:
Well boot times are based on kernel so I guess I've never really timed it. I run CM and sometimes ARHD. And they both seem fairly quick to boot. Not sure brother
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And what about S-OFF?
I have
version-bootloader: 3.16.0.0000
version-baseband: 1.16.21331931.
version-cpld: None
version-microp: None
version-main:
version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
product: m8_ul_ca
modelid: 0P6B12000
cidnum: CWS__001
security: on
build-mode: SHIP
boot-mode: FASTBOOT
commitno-bootloader: c3d94491
hbootpreupdate: 11
gencheckpt: 0
You'll want to use a stock ROM to s-off. Make sure HTC sync manager on your PC is disabled. I all ways use the naked drivers and it works just fine. I've only used moonshine, firewater. I'm not sure how sunshine works. I'm also not too sure on what bootloaders are exploited for s-off either. I have a had time keeping up with my kids and work now a days.
subarudroid said:
You'll want to use a stock ROM to s-off. Make sure HTC sync manager on your PC is disabled. I all ways use the naked drivers and it works just fine. I've only used moonshine, firewater. I'm not sure how sunshine works. I'm also not too sure on what bootloaders are exploited for s-off either. I have a had time keeping up with my kids and work now a days.
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Ok, I can't get s-off on my device via firewater.. will have to wait for update.
But now I know why booting time is so long - that's because of firmware.
My phone has AT&T firmware for 4.4.2 android, while rom I'm using supposed to be run on android 4.4.3 with firmware (2.22..)
The question I have.. is there AT&T firmware version 2.22? Because without s-off I can't flash any other firmware except my AT&T firmware.
irshansk said:
Ok, I can't get s-off on my device via firewater.. will have to wait for update.
But now I know why booting time is so long - that's because of firmware.
My phone has AT&T firmware for 4.4.2 android, while rom I'm using supposed to be run on android 4.4.3 with firmware (2.22..)
The question I have.. is there AT&T firmware version 2.22? Because without s-off I can't flash any other firmware except my AT&T firmware.
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Hey I happed to be doing some thread reading and noticed a post about long boot times. Its said that you need the latest firmware. However your stuck until until you can achieve s-off. Try a 4.3 ROM and hopefully it won't take as long.
subarudroid said:
Hey I happed to be doing some thread reading and noticed a post about long boot times. Its said that you need the latest firmware. However your stuck until until you can achieve s-off. Try a 4.3 ROM and hopefully it won't take as long.
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I S-Off-ed my device via sunshine, so now I'm on stock euro 4.4.3 and phone boots pretty fast
Thank for your help and tips! :good::fingers-crossed:
hi everyone.. i recently bought a used htc m8 and it is already rooted and therefore i cannot get the OTA lollipop update..
it is running android revolution HD 8.1 and clockworkmod..
I have no idea about rooting and unrooting and what the names i just mentioned above mean.. someone please help me get back to stock firmware... or help me convert my phone into google play edition lollipop...
please tell the method by which i can get rid of clockwordmod permanently and get back to stock firmware..
thanks in advance
hassaan08 said:
hi everyone.. i recently bought a used htc m8 and it is already rooted and therefore i cannot get the OTA lollipop update..
it is running android revolution HD 8.1 and clockworkmod..
I have no idea about rooting and unrooting and what the names i just mentioned above mean.. someone please help me get back to stock firmware... or help me convert my phone into google play edition lollipop...
please tell the method by which i can get rid of clockwordmod permanently and get back to stock firmware..
thanks in advance
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Click this link. It will tell you how to convert your phone to GPE.
xunholyx said:
Click this link. It will tell you how to convert your phone to GPE.
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sure
just help me please.. i have been trying for days now and i havent been able to fix my phone... every method i try i get stuck at one point or another....
hassaan08 said:
sure
just help me please.. i have been trying for days now and i havent been able to fix my phone... every method i try i get stuck at one point or another....
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Okay. The instructions are in the link. Where are you getting stuck?
Telling someone that has no idea what they're doing to convert the phone isn't very good advice.
OP - do you understand anything about rooting and the commands used to root your phone?
EddyOS said:
Telling someone that has no idea what they're doing to convert the phone isn't very good advice.
OP - do you understand anything about rooting and the commands used to root your phone?
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yes i do.. i tried a few things but got stuck in between cos i dont know this stuff in depth..
I tried to unroot by downloading the stock firmware for my phone..
the method i was following was to match my cid number etc which i got through getvar with the firmwares on xda.. that bit i did well but the method i was following said that now i had to copy and paste this firmware in my phone in the backups folder of clockwordmod.. now i couldnt find that folder.. even though the backup i made is occupying space on my phone but i cannot locate it when i try to copy paste the downloaded firmware..
can you tell me where i can find that or tell an alternate way to do this thing?
OK, can you connect your phone when in the bootloader and then use the command fastboot getvar all to get information about your phone and post it up here (making sure you hide the IMEI and serial number, of course)
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OK, can you connect your phone when in the bootloader and then use the command fastboot getvar all to get information about your phone and post it up here (making sure you hide the IMEI and serial number, of course)
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version: 0.5
version-bootloader: 3.16.0.0000
version-baseband: 1.15.2133156.UA13G
version-cpld: None
version-microp: None
version-main:
version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
imei2: Not Support
meid: 00000000000000
product: m8_ul
platform: hTCBmsm8974
modelid: 0P6B10000
cidnum: HTC__002
battery-status: good
battery-voltage: 0mV
partition-layout: Generic
security: on
build-mode: SHIP
boot-mode: FASTBOOT
commitno-bootloader: ab0efa49
hbootpreupdate: 11
gencheckpt: 0
is this what you were asking for?
Indeed! OK, if you want go back to 100% stock, running on Sense as if you just got it out the box you can do the following:
First, download these files to the same location as fastboot:
4.16.401.10 RUU ZIP - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B17smFr95pleU2NqcVB3NWxoNnM/view (rename it ruu.zip - not ruu.zip.zip!)
htc_fastboot - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95897840722646249 (doesn't need renaming)
1. Relock your bootloader - fastboot oem lock
2. Once done, reboot the bootloader to confirm it says 'RELOCKED' - fastboot reboot-bootloader
3. Once relocked, reboot the phone into RUU mode - fastboot oem rebootRUU
4. Once in RUU mode, flash the RUU ZIP using the HTC fastboot app - htc_fastboot flash zip ruu.zip
5. It will go through a few passes but once complete reboot the phone to the bootloader - fastboot reboot-bootloader
6. Once back at the bootloader, go into recovery and you should get the stock recovery not CWM. Hold volume up and press power to get the recovery menu and do a factory reset
7. Once the reset has finished, reboot the phone
You should now be working again on 100% stock Lollipop
help needed, new to rooting stuff
Hi forum members. This is my first post and and i am an infant in unlocking and rooting stuff. The reason I am researching these things is because of my HTC one m8. I got this phone used from a seller 6 months ago. I was expecting OTA updates but did not receive any till date. I am still running on 4.4.2 . So, after a bit of searching on forums, I learned about a thing called boot loader. And checked mine. To my surprise it was TAMPERED , UNLOCKED AND S-ON. Now I really don't know what that means. Some suggested to check if it's rooted, installed root checker and it said "device is not rooted" .
Can anyone pLease help me And explain me what all this means as it will be greatly appreciated.I only want to have OTA updates And need stock android. Thanks in advance
Best to start your own thread, and post up the same details as the OP in post #8, rather than confusing things in someone else's thread
EddyOS said:
Telling someone that has no idea what they're doing to convert the phone isn't very good advice.
OP - do you understand anything about rooting and the commands used to root your phone?
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Read his OP. He asked how to convert, so I linked him. How is that bad advice?
Sorry for being off topic.
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Read his OP. He asked how to convert, so I linked him. How is that bad advice?
Sorry for being off topic.
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That was the second request, the first being to get it back to stock. I was just saying that if they're not familiar with rooting HTC devices then converting to GPe could potentially brick the device
It worked... thank you so much..
i hope liverpool get into the top 4 this season
hassaan08 said:
It worked... thank you so much..
i hope liverpool get into the top 4 this season
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I'm an Arsenal fan but thank you anyway!
hey again
i unrooted my device and it seemed fine then but since day one the device is highly unstable.. I did the hard reset several times but have not been able to fix the problem.. suddenly all the data vanishes from the device and some features get locked ( brightness, power saver and others too). Please suggest what i should do?
Is there a way I can re-flash the stock lollipop with a different RUU file?
Nope, if you still have issues when stock you have a faulty phone
these are definitely sofware issues.. for example one in ten times when i format my device it starts working totally fine... but after a few days the same problem re-appears... the problem is that htc zoe add keeps popping up again and again.. and when it starts i cant adjust the brightness or the power saver options.. the rest of the phone works fine....
can you please suggest if i should convert my phone to GPE? or will it be too difficult a process for a rookie like me?
Sounds like a faulty phone, get it replaced
Hello, first time poster, and a beginner with Android stuff (other than Unity games programming)!
A friend of mine had bought an HTC One M9, used it for a week and suddenly it would not boot up again. He did not do any modifications to the phone, just normal every day use until his battery ran out and the following bootloader screen was the only thing he could see afterwards.
The phone boots into the bootloader with the following message:
Code:
*** Software Status: Modified ***
*** LOCKED ***
*** S-ON ***
(sometimes there's a *** SECURITY WARNING *** here)
<VOL UP> to previous item
<VOL DOWN> to next item
<POWER> to select item
REBOOT
REBOOT TO BOOTLOADER
BOOT TO DOWNLOAD MODE
BOOT TO RECOVERY MODE
POWER DOWN
He had tried to get the phone fixed through warranty, but all they did was return it back and say warranty wouldn't cover this and it would cost 300€ to fix this problem. They also cracked the screen at one place and it seems like dropped the phone because the paint has been scratched off a bit on one of the sides.
Now I thought maybe putting a new OS on the phone would help, but it seems like everything I try I just meet a new dead end.
Booting to download or recovery mode isnt' working, as it just gives me an error "Failed to boot to download/recovery mode." and "This build is for development purposes only".
I tried Squabbi's Toolkit, and at least that recognizes the phone and can reboot it, but trying to get the Unlock Token Code for unlocking the Bootloader just returns an empty line.
Is the phone bricked beyond repair? Did my friend waste hundreds of euros for a phone that can't be fixed unless more mon€y is spent on it?
Thanks in advance!
Same problems accure ony phone tooo help guys who ever can please please please
My M9 is exactly the same, I am in touch with HTC support via email. I will keep you informed.
Since you have "Modified", i assume you changed something like gaining root access or costum rom ? If not, where did you buy the phone ?
Warranty would be on your side if the problem persists on "Original" aswell, but this time it is not warranty.
Can you access your phone on adb, fastboot ?
As you can see this is reply from HTC and it has moved up to Leval 2. I am also providing Info from my M9 and will keep you informed.
(bootloader) kernel: lk
(bootloader) product: htc_himauhl
(bootloader) version: 1.0
(bootloader) imei: ---------------------
(bootloader) version-main: 2.11.708.30
(bootloader) boot-mode: download
(bootloader) version-baseband: 01.01_U11440601_88.09.50918G_F
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.0.0.0000
(bootloader) mid: 0PJA10000
(bootloader) cid: HTC__622
Model: HTC ONE M8, 0P6B160 (TELUS/ROGERS [CA])
Prefix: M8#UL_TMUS-L7
Factory: Shanghai, China
Sold To: CANADA (TELUS)
Here is reply from HTC:
Thank you for all the information you have provided. I have escalated your concern to our Level 2 of Support so that we can address this concern immediately. Please be advised that you should receive an update from your case handler as soon as possible.Your Escalation Ticket:----------------
I hope this information is helpful. If you have any additional questions you may respond to this email or chat with us at http://www.htc.com/uk/contact/chat/.
Thank you very much for choosing HTC. We truly value your continued business.
Your most sincerely,
Does your phone look like the M8 or the M9 ? The M9 has a much bigger camera on the back.
If you really got an M8, and not an M9, you flashed wrong RUU
I never flashed it, it came from Amazon, It is an m9, I do have an m8 as well.
Happened to me before.. flashing hosd.img from firmware zip should fix the download mode not booting. Flash it in bootloader..
fastboot flash hosd hosd.img
Once you got download mode working again you can already flash twrp and flash a custom rom.
side_flip15 said:
Happened to me before.. flashing hosd.img from firmware zip should fix the download mode not booting. Flash it in bootloader..
fastboot flash hosd hosd.img
Once you got download mode working again you can already flash twrp and flash a custom rom.
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Thanks Flip, It is S-on and locked, I have tried flashing Twrp and everything else I can download, even Stock recovery is not working. It worked fine until the power ran out. I heard HTC have put extra security on the M9. How they put M8 software on an M9 is beyond me. It will not even give me an Unlock Token. Oh well at least I get the Original HTC boot option and download Mode, it's dead yet.
To be honest i would not worry about fixing it just send it back and ask for a working one.
I dont know where you live, but here in Germany you have the right to get a new one in that case.
Kartoffelrudi said:
To be honest i would not worry about fixing it just send it back and ask for a working one.
I dont know where you live, but here in Germany you have the right to get a new one in that case.
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There are lots of rules and conditions in the UK, I wish it was that simple. Thanks
You cannot flash anything on locked bootloader I think.
If you did not enable oem unlocking in developer option you cannot unlock bootloader. Have you tried flashing hosd.img?
side_flip15 said:
You cannot flash anything on locked bootloader I think.
If you did not enable oem unlocking in developer option you cannot unlock bootloader. Have you tried flashing hosd.img?
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Hi, yes I tried the hosd.img, the s-on stops it along with everything else I try. I am hoping to get an unlock token from HTC.
Kartoffelrudi said:
Since you have "Modified", i assume you changed something like gaining root access or costum rom ? If not, where did you buy the phone ?
Warranty would be on your side if the problem persists on "Original" aswell, but this time it is not warranty.
Can you access your phone on adb, fastboot ?
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Yes
Kartoffelrudi said:
To be honest i would not worry about fixing it just send it back and ask for a working one.
I dont know where you live, but here in Germany you have the right to get a new one in that case.
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M9 has now been sent back to HTC for repair, It was locked and s-on and only booted to downloader mode or HTC recovery, it did not allow to get a code for unlock token or install any original Roms or recoveries, I tried all the different ways possible, from original Stock rom, zip install, backup and updates. Non of them worked.
Kartoffelrudi said:
To be honest i would not worry about fixing it just send it back and ask for a working one.
I dont know where you live, but here in Germany you have the right to get a new one in that case.
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After two weeks it has now been sent back to HTC. The problem> It crashed/run out of power while locked and s-on, the unlock token could not be accessed because it was not allowed in the developer options. None of the back-ups or original stock roms will work because of S-on and locked, cut a long story short if you have one like this, send it back to HTC, at present as far as I know there is no other way.
Kartoffelrudi said:
To be honest i would not worry about fixing it just send it back and ask for a working one.
I dont know where you live, but here in Germany you have the right to get a new one in that case.
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I had to send mine back to HTC, I tried for two weeks with no luck. The S-off and locked renders it useless, I could not even get unlock token. original ROMs, backups and updates do not work.
htc one m9
i am facing same problem can any one help
Rights said:
Hello, first time poster, and a beginner with Android stuff (other than Unity games programming)!
A friend of mine had bought an HTC One M9, used it for a week and suddenly it would not boot up again. He did not do any modifications to the phone, just normal every day use until his battery ran out and the following bootloader screen was the only thing he could see afterwards.
The phone boots into the bootloader with the following message:
Code:
*** Software Status: Modified ***
*** LOCKED ***
*** S-ON ***
(sometimes there's a *** SECURITY WARNING *** here)
<VOL UP> to previous item
<VOL DOWN> to next item
<POWER> to select item
REBOOT
REBOOT TO BOOTLOADER
BOOT TO DOWNLOAD MODE
BOOT TO RECOVERY MODE
POWER DOWN
He had tried to get the phone fixed through warranty, but all they did was return it back and say warranty wouldn't cover this and it would cost 300€ to fix this problem. They also cracked the screen at one place and it seems like dropped the phone because the paint has been scratched off a bit on one of the sides.
Now I thought maybe putting a new OS on the phone would help, but it seems like everything I try I just meet a new dead end.
Booting to download or recovery mode isnt' working, as it just gives me an error "Failed to boot to download/recovery mode." and "This build is for development purposes only".
I tried Squabbi's Toolkit, and at least that recognizes the phone and can reboot it, but trying to get the Unlock Token Code for unlocking the Bootloader just returns an empty line.
Is the phone bricked beyond repair? Did my friend waste hundreds of euros for a phone that can't be fixed unless more mon€y is spent on it?
Thanks in advance!
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Kartoffelrudi said:
To be honest i would not worry about fixing it just send it back and ask for a working one.
I dont know where you live, but here in Germany you have the right to get a new one in that case.
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Its not like that here in the UK, they don't give a **** and will do anything to get money from us, £209 to repair a software problem, they can go **** themselves, They have sent it back now, I paid £26 for a diagnostics fee and they sent it back worse that it was before and no diagnostics information. Now it wont charge or even come on. ****ing wankers they are, no wonder they are failing. Bloody good phones and **** customer services.
Did you ever manage to fix this?
Hello everyone,
- i'm sry if i posted abt the same issue but i managed to gather more information abt the situation
- 1st of all everytime i reboot i find the same apps installed , pics and missed calls no matter how many times i erase all that and if i installed new apps every reboot it's not there, I wanted to get it back to stock as new but i couldn't and here what i have tried :-
1-couldn't flash stock or custom recovery [failed (Remote : Not allowed)] cuz bootloader is locked, And i couldn't unlock bootloader .
-(after getting unlock code from HTCdev.com and installing it and after selecting yes on the phone to unlock bootloader, phone just reboots)
2-tried to flash RUU (3.30.651.2 & 4.25.651.14) Wizard while phone was on fastboot mode
https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=AC7B...23EA2B!345&parId=AC7BFAC4E523EA2B!341&o=OneUp
-Phone couldn't boot into bootloader while on fastboot mode so it reboots regularly.
3-tried to flash RUU (3.30.651.2 & 4.25.651.14) wizard while phone was on
https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=AC7B...23EA2B!344&parId=AC7BFAC4E523EA2B!341&o=OneUp
-did the first steps ok but again when wizard is waiting for bootloader while phone was in fastboot mode, it just reboot regularly.
4-tried renaming another (4.25.651.14) RUU to 0P6BIMG.zip and put it on sd-card and went to Hboot.
https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=AC7B...23EA2B!342&parId=AC7BFAC4E523EA2B!341&o=OneUp
-after clicking yes to confirm the update, Phone rebooted in the middle of the steps .
5-tried flashing same 0P6BIMG.zip from recovery mode.
https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=AC7B...23EA2B!347&parId=AC7BFAC4E523EA2B!341&o=OneUp
-after 3 mins of hope crushed by verifying update package.... - Installation aborted....
6-tried flashing RUU.zip via fastboot
https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=AC7B...23EA2B!346&parId=AC7BFAC4E523EA2B!341&o=OneUp
-phone just reboots regularly when trying to reboot RUU .
7-I contacted HTC support and after givin 'em alot of images and getvar they told me that my phone was modified in two ways (s-off) &
(Recovery tool) , They are telling me that (i must install the android recovery tool once again before proceeding) !! and i need to search on this site (Xda) for the stock recovery, but i think i have the stock recovery tool, and i can't flash any recovery because bootloader is locked, So is there any other way to flash recovery.
-here is some photos and getvar
https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=AC7BFAC4E523EA2B&id=AC7BFAC4E523EA2B!339&parId=root&o=OneUp
https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=AC7BFAC4E523EA2B&id=AC7BFAC4E523EA2B!350&parId=root&o=OneUp
version: 0.5
version-bootloader: 3.18.0.0000
version-baseband: 1.08.20.0612_4
version-cpld: None
version-microp: None
version-main: 3.30.651.2
version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
imei2: Not Support
meid: **************
product: m8_whl
platform: hTCBmsm8974
modelid: 0P6B70000
cidnum: 11111111
battery-status: good
battery-voltage: 0mV
partition-layout: Generic
security: off
build-mode: SHIP
boot-mode: FASTBOOT
commitno-bootloader: d4c3cae5
hbootpreupdate: 11
gencheckpt: 0
Devil_55 said:
1-couldn't flash stock or custom recovery [failed (Remote : Not allowed)] cuz bootloader is locked, And i couldn't unlock bootloader .
-(after getting unlock code from HTCdev.com and installing it and after selecting yes on the phone to unlock bootloader, phone just reboots)
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Since you are s-off, try this method to unlock bootloader: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708571
Although I don't see the point in flashing stock recovery. It won't help your present situation (return to full stock).
What recovery is currently on the phone, stock or TWRP? What happens when you try to select Recovery from the bootloader menu?
Devil_55 said:
2-tried to flash RUU (3.30.651.2 & 4.25.651.14) Wizard while phone was on fastboot mode
https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=AC7B...23EA2B!345&parId=AC7BFAC4E523EA2B!341&o=OneUp
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Can't see what you are trying to flash. It says "This item may not exist or is no longer available".
All Sprint RUUs are available here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2729173
Thanks for the fast reply
redpoint73 said:
Since you are s-off, try this method to unlock bootloader: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708571
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-I already Tried that several times but not working still locked
redpoint73 said:
Although I don't see the point in flashing stock recovery. It won't help your present situation (return to full stock).
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-Yea but How to return to full stock
redpoint73 said:
What recovery is currently on the phone, stock or TWRP? What happens when you try to select Recovery from the bootloader menu?
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-Stock Recovery, I attached a photo of the recovery,
-If i select recovery from the bootloader menu it gives me black screen with red triangle, Then i hold Vol up and click power once
redpoint73 said:
Can't see what you are trying to flash. It says "This item may not exist or is no longer available".
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-I was flashing 3.30.651.2 RUU.exe while phone was on bootloader mode, The thing is if the phone is on bootloader mode and wizard is showing that it's (Waiting for bootloader...) ,then phone reboots regularly and nothing changed
-And if phone was just on with activated usb debugging and i opened RUU.exe, the first step is to get to bootloader mode and then will send all the data of the RUU, Then it will show it's (Waiting for bootloader....) again, But because the phone is already in bootloader mode, The phone will just reboot as i showed in step 3, so when wizard is trying to go bootloader mode while phone is on bootloader mode that's what make it doesn't work.
-This is another link of Step 2 (Flashing 3.30.651.2 RUU.exe) while on fastboot mode
https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=AC7BFAC4E523EA2B&id=AC7BFAC4E523EA2B!351&parId=root&o=OneUp
-I read abt Nandroid backup and how it takes an exact image of everything on the phone, could it be that someone did that backup and every time phone reboots it restores that backup, and if so how to know if something like that is activated.
Does the phone work normally in OS (but just won't wipe properly)? If you are trying to return to "stock", than what condition is it in now? Is it stock ROM, or otherwise?
Devil_55 said:
-Stock Recovery, I attached a photo of the recovery,
-If i select recovery from the bootloader menu it gives me black screen with red triangle, Then i hold Vol up and click power once
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So I'm confused if you have stock recovery installed already; why you are trying to install stock recovery, or what that will do for you.
Devil_55 said:
-I read abt Nandroid backup and how it takes an exact image of everything on the phone, could it be that someone did that backup and every time phone reboots it restores that backup, and if so how to know if something like that is activated.
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No, that isn't how a nandroid works. You need a custom recovery like TWRP to make a nandroid. And it will only restore if you manually boot into TWRP, and restore it. None of it happens "automatically" like you are describing.
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Devil_55 said:
-I already Tried that several times but not working still locked
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Any type of error messages when you try to run the command to unlock the bootloader using the command prompt method?
redpoint73 said:
Does the phone work normally in OS (but just won't wipe properly)? If you are trying to return to "stock", than what condition is it in now? Is it stock ROM, or otherwise?
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-yes it works fine in OS but won't wipe at all, I can install\uninstall apps , delete or add pictures but as soon the phone is rebooted everything gets back the way it was,
-I don't know if it has stock Rom installed on it, I just want to delete everything and start over with unmodified OS
redpoint73 said:
So I'm confused if you have stock recovery installed already; why you are trying to install stock recovery, or what that will do for you.
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-sry for the confusion, I just thought if i could flash stock one by myself i could get around this situation somehow and at the same time the HTC support told me i don't have Stock recovery and i should flash stock one as the first step.
redpoint73 said:
No, that isn't how a nandroid works. You need a custom recovery like TWRP to make a nandroid. And it will only restore if you manually boot into TWRP, and restore it. None of it happens "automatically" like you are describing.
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-Thanks for the clarification
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Any type of error messages when you try to run the command to unlock the bootloader using the command prompt method?
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-Nope, I followed the guide then after adb reboot bootloader, Still locked
Devil_55 said:
at the same time the HTC support told me i don't have Stock recovery and i should flash stock one as the first step.
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HTC support is wrong on that (or they are misunderstanding). Black screen with red triangle is the stock recovery. Re-installing the stock recovery isn't going to change or help anything.
Based on the widespread (largely storage-related) issues you've described (wiped user data reappearing, bootloader won't unlock despite multiple methods, RUUs won't flash) I tend to think this is an emmc failure, which you can't do much about. And based on the wide variety of options/workarounds you've tried so far (and failed) I don't personally see much (if any) options moving forward, unfortunately. If I think of anything else to try, I'll certainly let you know.
Thanks for your time and effort
Devil_55 said:
-yes it works fine in OS but won't wipe at all, I can install\uninstall apps , delete or add pictures but as soon the phone is rebooted everything gets back the way it was,
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I've got the same issue, it's eMMC failure and you have to replace with the new one.
My topic: https://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/help-wifi-off-t3762549
NoIP said:
I've got the same issue, it's eMMC failure and you have to replace with the new one.
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How can i replace the emmc! Do u have a link for the guide?
Also is there any information i should take note of before deciding what emmc i should go with?
redpoint73 said:
HTC support is wrong on that (or they are misunderstanding). Black screen with red triangle is the stock recovery. Re-installing the stock recovery isn't going to change or help anything.
Based on the widespread (largely storage-related) issues you've described (wiped user data reappearing, bootloader won't unlock despite multiple methods, RUUs won't flash) I tend to think this is an emmc failure, which you can't do much about. And based on the wide variety of options/workarounds you've tried so far (and failed) I don't personally see much (if any) options moving forward, unfortunately. If I think of anything else to try, I'll certainly let you know.
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I just found out that on the back of the phone .. Model : 0P6B100 !!!
Devil_55 said:
I just found out that on the back of the phone .. Model : 0P6B100 !!!
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You can't trust what is on the back cover. We've often seen these swapped to remove US carrier logos. All indications on your getvar point to the "internals" of the phone (which is the important factor - and what you need to go by) being the Sprint version M8. It's very common to see the Sprint version to have its back cover replaced in order to remove the Sprint logo and sell it as an "unbranded" version (which it really is not).
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Devil_55 said:
How can i replace the emmc! Do u have a link for the guide?
Also is there any information i should take note of before deciding what emmc i should go with?
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I'm not really a "hardware" guy. I can never seem to perform any hardware-related repairs on small electronics; despite being an engineer (very technically-minded) and all-around very careful about doing things (too obsessive about the minutia, in fact). But I have to say, changing emmc seems really delicate, and will not turn out well unless you are already experienced with this type of thing, and good at it. As far as I can tell, it involves heating up the chip, then installing the new one and "reflowing" the solder points. All of which looks really tricky, with a bunch of things that can go wrong along the way.
Might be better to have a repair shop do it, or change the whole motherboard, if you really want to go through the effort of hardware repairs to get this phone working again.
If you do change the emmc (or have a shop do it) I would only recommend using one intended for the Sprint M8. If you look at the thread NoIP linked, you will see I'm trying to help him with a weird emmc-motherboard combo, which I am not sure is fixable.
Thanks mate for explaining that
Hi,
First of all, this was supposed to be my first flash. So I am very new and confused. (I get that you probably have loads of those... I am sorry)
I got a HTC One M8 that was already rooted and S-OFF, had SuperCID and everything. And I hate the 4.4.4 Android, plus no OTA updates are available to me (when I tried to check, it gets stuck). So I wanted to flash in a LineageOS 16.0. I unlocked the bootloader, got TWRP 2.8.7.0, pasted the Lineage 16.0 ZIP file, and wanted to flash it. But, I got an error "Error executing updater binary in zip [zip filename]", and so I went to check the instructions to install.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/development/rom-lineageos-16-0-htc-one-m8-t3837538
Here it says this:
- Reboot to recovery (TWRP by @Captain_Throwback) - Direct link
- Wipe /system, /data and /cache
- Install LineageOS zip package
and I did that to see if it changes anything, Nope, it didn't. I tried to reboot the phone to get it fixed (someone in another thread suggested getting an md5 file for it).
And after the reboot I am stuck on HTC logo screen, can't shut it down at all. I can't use ADB because it doesn't see the device, so I can't getvar all. I do remember that my version-bootloader was 3.19.0.0000, but that's all.
I am not asking for a full guide on what to do, because it's probably impossible, but can anyone at least tell me how to proceed next? I'd love to turn off the phone and at least try to do something with TWRP. (I didn't have a backup, yes I am an idiot)
EDIT: Holding volume up and power button to do the reset just turns off the screen for a few secs then goes to HTC logo screen again.
Okay, I waited for it to discharge so I can get to the bootloader. I will post getvar when it charges.
EDIT: here we go
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.08.20.0916
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 3.30.651.2
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(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
I basically just want anything to work now, even stock will be okay (but 6.0 at least)
1st edit your last post & remove your IMEI/MEID unless you want it stolen...
when you wiped /system in TWRP & your zip didn't flash, u lost your ROM
easiest way to get the phone back up & working is to flash the RUU, looks like you currently have 3.30.651.2 (very old)
here is the 3.30.651.2 exe version: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=95784891001604379
or to update to the latest version 6.20.651.3:
http://dl3.htc.com/application/RUU_M8_WHL_M60_SENSE70_SPCS_MR_Sprint_WWE_6.20.651.3.exe
OMJ said:
1st edit your last post & remove your IMEI/MEID unless you want it stolen...
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Yeah, I forgot, thanks for reminding.
So do I just run the .exe with my phone plugged in my PC while in bootloader? Or do you mean TWRP/adb flashing?
gr0za said:
Yeah, I forgot, thanks for reminding.
So do I just run the .exe with my phone plugged in my PC while in bootloader? Or do you mean TWRP/adb flashing?
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yes, run exe from pc while connected to phone
OMJ said:
yes, run exe from pc while connected to phone
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3.30.651.2 worked, 6.20.651.3 did not ( I tried it first). To be honest I'm so damn glad it works, because I ain't a Sprint user, but somehow Orange works. Got all the bloaty Google Aps that I don't give an f about, but at least it's working. Hopefully I can go to 6.20 next, I'm gonna try. BTW, will flashing GApps remove all the unnecessary Sprint apps? Or do I have to do something different with it? (I don't need neither the GApps not the Sprint apps, but this phone seems to be a Sprint one and I guess I have to deal with it)
EDIT: yeah, 6.20 doesn't work, it gives me Error 155 - Error updating ROM. I remember hitting up HTC live support once in desperation, and the guy told me I have to upgrade to Lollipop first. But where do I even find a RUU for that?
gr0za said:
3.30.651.2 worked, 6.20.651.3 did not ( I tried it first). To be honest I'm so damn glad it works, because I ain't a Sprint user, but somehow Orange works. Got all the bloaty Google Aps that I don't give an f about, but at least it's working. Hopefully I can go to 6.20 next, I'm gonna try. BTW, will flashing GApps remove all the unnecessary Sprint apps? Or do I have to do something different with it? (I don't need neither the GApps not the Sprint apps, but this phone seems to be a Sprint one and I guess I have to deal with it)
EDIT: yeah, 6.20 doesn't work, it gives me Error 155 - Error updating ROM. I remember hitting up HTC live support once in desperation, and the guy told me I have to upgrade to Lollipop first. But where do I even find a RUU for that?
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yeah I vaguely recall the RUU checks your current version & must be a certain level, so you'll probably need to flash a 4.x.651.x RUU 1st
GApps probably only adds Google apps, I doubt it removes anything. once you get up to 6.20, you can root the phone (I recommend Magisk) then use a file explorer like Root Explorer to mount /system & then delete the bloat u dont want. You can also do this in twrp.
the other option is to flash a custom ROM that removes the bloat....my ROM removes bloat but retains pertinent Sprint apps
OMJ said:
yeah I vaguely recall the RUU checks your current version & must be a certain level, so you'll probably need to flash a 4.x.651.x RUU 1st
GApps probably only adds Google apps, I doubt it removes anything. once you get up to 6.20, you can root the phone (I recommend Magisk) then use a file explorer like Root Explorer to mount /system & then delete the bloat u dont want. You can also do this in twrp.
the other option is to flash a custom ROM that removes the bloat....my ROM removes bloat but retains pertinent Sprint apps
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Alright, once I flashed the Sprint RUU, all of a sudden I have OTA updates. I'm getting to 6.20 now, so everything's fine.
Yeah, I will consider removing them the way you said. Also, I don't really need any Sprint apps, as I am not a Sprint client anyway, but I reckon some are better left unchecked. Much, much appreciated for the help and the links.
gr0za said:
(bootloader) version-main: 3.30.651.2
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This was the main problem with flashing Lineage, your firmware (hboot, radio, etc.) was much too old. The current ROMs are not compatible with the old firmware. Now that you're updated to Marshmallow, I'll bet Lineage will install correctly (of course, you need to install TWRP again, etc.).
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gr0za said:
Holding volume up and power button to do the reset just turns off the screen for a few secs then goes to HTC logo screen again.
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Hold vol up and power button to force a reboot. The moment the screen goes dark, signaling it is about to reboot, slide your finger from vol up, to vol down, and don't let go. This should get you into bootloader.
As long as the screen comes on, you can get into bootloader. Exception is, if your vol rocker is broken!
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OMJ said:
yeah I vaguely recall the RUU checks your current version & must be a certain level, so you'll probably need to flash a 4.x.651.x RUU 1st
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Version check is okay if the RUU is same or greater version number (and skipping versions is usually okay). You can't go backwards (downgrade), is all.
There was a peculiar requirement on Marshmallow RUUs for US carrier versions of the M8. It is required to flash the appropriate Marshmallow firmware by fastboot, before the RUU would work, if coming from Lollipop or lower.
redpoint73 said:
This was the main problem with flashing Lineage, your firmware (hboot, radio, etc.) was much too old. The current ROMs are not compatible with the old firmware. Now that you're updated to Marshmallow, I'll bet Lineage will install correctly (of course, you need to install TWRP again, etc.)
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Are you sure of this? I have a Sprint variant. And I found conflicting info whether Lineage works on Sprint or doesn't work.
gr0za said:
Are you sure of this? I have a Sprint variant. And I found conflicting info whether Lineage works on Sprint or doesn't work.
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Not 100%, as I don't personally own the Sprint version M8. But what I can say:
1) The Lineage 16 thread says: "Builds are compatible with all M8 single SIM variants (m8ul, m8vzw and m8spr)."
Now the identifier "m8spr" isn't a correct one I've ever seen attached to the M8. But I think they mean the Sprint variant. Correct product ID would be M8_whl.
2) Instance of custom ROMs not working on M8 CDMA variants (Sprint and Verizon) are mainly due to the fact that those variants use a different Sense kernel. So mostly only applied to Sense ROMs. AOSP ROMs (in particular Lineage) which use their own kernel, work okay with the CDMA variants, far as I've seen.
3) Your firmware is so out to day, it will not work with any of the current ROMs. And when I say current, I mean any from the past several years. You should definitely update the firmware in any case, as it will cause lots of problems with custom ROMs, and no good reason to stay on the old firmware. Once firmware is updated, it is not hard to flash TWRP and try Lineage again. I think it will work, and there is certainly no harm in trying, even if it doesn't. The worst case scenario is that you flash a more updated (Marshmallow) version of the stock Sprint ROM. Which is still better than where you started with all this.
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2) Instance of custom ROMs not working on M8 CDMA variants (Sprint and Verizon) are mainly due to the fact that those variants use a different Sense kernel. So mostly only applied to Sense ROMs. AOSP ROMs (in particular Lineage) which use their own kernel, work okay with the CDMA variants, far as I've seen.
3) Your firmware is so out to day, it will not work with any of the current ROMs. And when I say current, I mean any from the past several years. You should definitely update the firmware in any case, as it will cause lots of problems with custom ROMs, and no good reason to stay on the old firmware. Once firmware is updated, it is not hard to flash TWRP and try Lineage again. I think it will work, and there is certainly no harm in trying, even if it doesn't. The worst case scenario is that you flash a more updated (Marshmallow) version of the stock Sprint ROM. Which is still better than where you started with all this.
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I updated the firmware. I now have this:
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.09.20.1112
(bootloader) version-main: 6.20.651.3
But the SIM doesn't work with Lineage anyway, just flashed in anew and tried. The old Sprint 6.0 ROM that I RUU'd has the same issue. Could it be the radio version, or the firmware? Because it used to work, with some troubles, but still.
gr0za said:
Could it be the radio version, or the firmware? Because it used to work, with some troubles, but still.
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The radio is part of the firmware. Not sure why your SIM would have troubles with the newer radio (if that is the case).
You can try this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/general/how-to-convert-cdma-m8-sprint-vzw-gsm-t3303812
Or you can try flashing back to RUU 3.30.651.2 and see if there is any change.
redpoint73 said:
The radio is part of the firmware. Not sure why your SIM would have troubles with the newer radio (if that is the case).
You can try this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/general/how-to-convert-cdma-m8-sprint-vzw-gsm-t3303812
Or you can try flashing back to RUU 3.30.651.2 and see if there is any change.
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Omg, how come I didn't see this thread. Thanks so much, I will try once I get back home.
I hope this thread isn't problematic, because I moved the goalpost since creating it. But I'd rather not create a thread every time I have a problem...
gr0za said:
I hope this thread isn't problematic, because I moved the goalpost since creating it. But I'd rather not create a thread every time I have a problem...
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The problems are all related, and probably the same root cause (Sprint version, firmware, etc.). I agree it is most appropriate to keep everything to this one thread.