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[Q] ReApply Lollipop ROM on Unlocked S On M8

Hi,
I did a mistake by not S off my mobile prior to upgrade. However, I under stood from the response (http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-htc-one/help/sunshine-su-access-denied-t2845121/) that I'll have to wait till sunshine 3.0 come out.
Meanwhile, I've a long history of ROM/OS issues with this device. Now it got OTA update from 4.4.4 to Lollipop
Unfortunately, there seems to be missing files from my last system erasing
For example, the Exchange ActiveSync keep deciding on random basis not to sync, asking for the password (which is not changed) then it resolve the issue by itself. Another example is the camera, where I cannot enable video recording from inside the camera, I seem to be able to make from within messenger apps!!! :S
So, my question would be how can I reapply the Lollipop ROM again?
I've downloaded both, the exe file from HTC support site, and the zip file from RUU famos article on this forum.
The exe version says it will reboot to recovery but it never finish (stops on black screen with HTC gray logo)
The zip file installation through recovery failed, and through renaming it to 0P6BIMG.zip and put it on the SD root failed as well.
Any ideas?

Need to add, I've downloaded the file "RUU_M8_UL_L50_SENSE60_MR_BrightstarUS_WWE_4.16.1540.8_Radio_1.24.21331147A1.09G_20.68.4196.01_F_release_411207_signed_2.exe"
Now, when running this tool, it says the update will be:
From Image version: 4.16.401.10
To Image version: 4.16.1540.8
I'm not sure, but is this file for another model?

Read carefully here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376
Read it well and it has all the answers to get back to stock backup and update again.
If you are s-on you can't flash any other ruu than the one that matches your phone.

[RUU] VZW 6.22.605.6 PN07IMG Signed

Verizon RUU 6.22.605.6 PN07IMG Signed
PN07IMG_M7_WL_L50_SENSE60_MR_VERIZON_WWE_6.22.605.6_HSM_Radio_1.13.41.1209_NV_VZW_4.64_002_release_460480_signed_1​
Disclaimer:
Flash at your own risk!
This will wipe your entire phone, including internal sdcard. Back up your files to your pc first.
This will not effect s-off status.
How To Flash:
Check MD5 sum and make sure it is correct
Rename file to exactly PN07IMG.zip (PN[ZERO]7IMG.zip)
Place file on fat32 formated sd card or usb drive in no folders
Connect the sd card or usb drive to your phone using a usb-otg cable.
Boot to hboot (power off phone, hold volume down and power at the same time)
Once in hboot it should automaticly find the file, and prompt you to press volume up to flash it.
Phone will reboot several times. Once its done, the phone will try to boot but will bootloop.
Boot back to hboot ( hold vol down and power untill hboot comes up), and select factory reset.
The phone will rboot several times, once its done it will boot up to stock 6.22.605.6
DOWNLOAD
PN07IMG_M7_WL_L50_SENSE60_MR_VERIZON_WWE_6.22.605.6_HSM_Radio_1.13.41.1209_NV_VZW_4.64_002_release_460480_signed_1 zip
MD5:574ed7acdcf77263ac60943e2f001d2a - 1.4gb​
.

Other M7 6.22.605.6 Files:
https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=46152

Reserved Too

Merry Christmas!

cmlusco said:
Verizon RUU 6.22.605.6 PN07IMG Signed
Quoted material removed......​
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I don't think this is exactly what you think it is.. it's only 419 megs large ​

What is it then? I have successfully flashed the phone with it after being wiped in twrp. It has also been downloaded more than 40 times, and no one has said anything about any issues. If its not i dont want to misrepresent it, especially if it will mess up someones phone. I think i know quite a bit about htc phones, but i am definitley no expert. All i know is it worked for me more than once, on two different m7's.

cmlusco said:
What is it then? I have successfully flashed the phone with it after being wiped in twrp. It has also been downloaded more than 40 times, and no one has said anything about any issues. If its not i dont want to misrepresent it, especially if it will mess up someones phone. I think i know quite a bit about htc phones, but i am definitley no expert. All i know is it worked for me more than once, on two different m7's.
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I will tear it open tomorrow and take a look but the previous signed ruu were almost 1.4gb. Double check the size of the file you uploaded to make sure too. Just the system partition alone dd'd and trimmed and zipped would be larger than 419megs.
Sent from my SM-T810 using Tapatalk

dottat said:
I will tear it open tomorrow and take a look but the previous signed ruu were almost 1.4gb. Double check the size of the file you uploaded to make sure too. Just the system partition alone dd'd and trimmed and zipped would be larger than 419megs.
Sent from my SM-T810 using Tapatalk
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The file sizes and md5's match on my pc and on afh. This is a link to the original file as i got it. https://www.androidfilehost.com/

cmlusco said:
The file sizes and md5's match on my pc and on afh. This is a link to the original file as i got it. https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24352994023707485
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So I opened it today and it's not an RUU.
One is 1.4gb and one is 419Meg. I believe the file posted in the OP is the sync version of "update"... not an actual RUU. You should straighten up the OP to reflect this file link you posted (and is quoted in my post) here because it's the actual 1.4gb RUU. Unlike a rom, a bad RUU on a the wrong phone will lead to a brick so be very careful in what you post RUU wise.
Also, I believe you cut copied and pasted your RUU from the m9 thread you posted... the line below needs a little tweaking from the RUU.
The phone will rboot several times, once its done it will boot up to stock 3.10.605.7
Sent from my SM-T810 using Tapatalk

dottat said:
So I opened it today and it's not an RUU.
One is 1.4gb and one is 419Meg. I believe the file posted in the OP is the sync version of "update"... not an actual RUU. You should straighten up the OP to reflect this file link you posted (and is quoted in my post) here because it's the actual 1.4gb RUU. Unlike a rom, a bad RUU on a the wrong phone will lead to a brick so be very careful in what you post RUU wise.
Also, I believe you cut copied and pasted your RUU from the m9 thread you posted... the line below needs a little tweaking from the RUU.
The phone will rboot several times, once its done it will boot up to stock 3.10.605.7
Sent from my SM-T810 using Tapatalk
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So you are saying that the whole file is the ruu? Will that flash with zip's inside of a zip? Thanks for looking at it, learn something new every day.

cmlusco said:
So you are saying that the whole file is the ruu? Will that flash with zip's inside of a zip? Thanks for looking at it, learn something new every day.
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The [email protected] zip format HTC uses has always contained multiple zips. Usually one or two contain firmware and a half dozen or so contain system broken into pieces.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

dottat said:
The [email protected] zip format HTC uses has always contained multiple zips. Usually one or two contain firmware and a half dozen or so contain system broken into pieces.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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I tried flashing the whole file both with fastboot flash, as a PN07IMG.zip, and as an update.zip from stock recovery, and all failed with errors. Fastboot flash gave error "read zipped android-info fail", PN07IMG.zip hboot said "no img wrong img", and recovery just said "installation aborted" after about 30 seconds. Any ideas, i have pulled the links for now.

cmlusco said:
I tried flashing the whole file both with fastboot flash, as a PN07IMG.zip, and as an update.zip from stock recovery, and all failed with errors. Fastboot flash gave error "read zipped android-info fail", PN07IMG.zip hboot said "no img wrong img", and recovery just said "installation aborted" after about 30 seconds. Any ideas, i have pulled the links for now.
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How did you extract the smaller zip from the larger might I ask?
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

dottat said:
How did you extract the smaller zip from the larger might I ask?
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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With a program called universal extractor. Think thats my problem, what program should i use?

cmlusco said:
With a program called universal extractor. Think thats my problem, what program should i use?
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Ok... so the larger zip simply gets extracted.. that gives you two things. 1) the bootloader in a flashable zip and 2) the RUU itself (which is 1.4gb).
I am uploading a copy of the correct RUU file shortly. I believe that app you used only extracted one system chunk/zip. There are a couple tools i use to extract the RUU file down into separate zips. See the screenshot i attached.... original RUU/signed zip at the top and the resulting RUU below... first one is the firmare, 2,3 and 4th are system split up and the 5th is boot and tp zipped.
Here's the firmware only zip
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24367857647223006
Full flashable signed RUU zip (1.4gb)
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24367857647223007

dottat said:
Ok... so the larger zip simply gets extracted.. that gives you two things. 1) the bootloader in a flashable zip and 2) the RUU itself (which is 1.4gb).
I am uploading a copy of the correct RUU file shortly. I believe that app you used only extracted one system chunk/zip. There are a couple tools i use to extract the RUU file down into separate zips. See the screenshot i attached.... original RUU/signed zip at the top and the resulting RUU below... first one is the firmare, 2,3 and 4th are system split up and the 5th is boot and tp zipped.
Here's the firmware only zip
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24367857647223006
Full flashable signed RUU zip (1.4gb)
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24367857647223007
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Thank you, i will update the op.

cmlusco said:
verizon ruu 6.22.605.6 pn07img signed
pn07img_m7_wl_l50_sense60_mr_verizon_wwe_6.22.605.6_hsm_radio_1.13.41.1209_nv_vzw_4.64_002_release_460480_signed_1​
disclaimer:
flash at your own risk!
This will wipe your entire phone, including internal sdcard. Back up your files to your pc first.
This will not effect s-off status.
how to flash:
check md5 sum and make sure it is correct
rename file to exactly pn07img.zip (pn[zero]7img.zip)
place file on fat32 formated sd card or usb drive in no folders
connect the sd card or usb drive to your phone using a usb-otg cable.
Boot to hboot (power off phone, hold volume down and power at the same time)
once in hboot it should automaticly find the file, and prompt you to press volume up to flash it.
Phone will reboot several times. Once its done, the phone will try to boot but will bootloop.
Boot back to hboot ( hold vol down and power untill hboot comes up), and select factory reset.
The phone will rboot several times, once its done it will boot up to stock 6.22.605.6
download
pn07img_m7_wl_l50_sense60_mr_verizon_wwe_6.22.605.6_hsm_radio_1.13.41.1209_nv_vzw_4.64_002_release_460480_signed_1 zip
md5:574ed7acdcf77263ac60943e2f001d2a - 1.4gb​
.
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the process didnt work on my phone . Sohould i use adb fastboot tools??

Please Help me ' Variant system version ' M8

Hello guys ,
i hope some one can help me in that case . i just a m8 one mobile from an online site
it's good but when i have tried to update it this message appeared :
'Variant system version - We have determined that your phone may be running a modified version of its system software. For your protection, we cannot update your phone. Please revert your phone to the official HTC system software to update your phone. If you did not modify your system software or would like help reverting your system please contact us via the support section at HTC - Mobile Phones, Smartphones, Cell Phones, Tablets'
And that some of information what i can got .
***Software status: Modified***
***UNLOCKED***
M8_UL PVT SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-3.19.0.0000
RADIO-1.24.21331147A1.09G
OpenDSP-v48.2.2-00564-M8974_FO.1211
OS-4.18.708.12
eMMC-boot 2048MB
Jan 15 2015, 23:49:38.0
Software number : 3.28.709.5
Baseband Version : 1.24.21331147A1.09G_20.68.4196.01_F
Build number : 3.28.709.5 CL389838 release-keys
So If you want more information tell me how i can get it to you
So please help me guys

Hello,
Please provide your phone's CID & MLDELID. To solve this problem, you need to either restore a stock firmware & stock twrp backup, or flash a stock RUU. Either way, the firmware & software must have matching cid & modelid.
As of right now, the data you posted indicate that your phone has mismatching firmware & software (x.xx.708 and x.xx.709).
Cheers

I'm really sorry i don't know how to get the information so, Could you please tell me how i can provide you phone's CID & MLDELID ? i mean the steps for it !

Mike Smaan said:
I'm really sorry i don't know how to get the information so, Could you please tell me how i can provide you phone's CID & MLDELID ? i mean the steps for it !
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Install Terminal Emulator for Android from Google Play Store. Run commands:
getprop ro.cid
getprop ro.mid

rv_30 ! Thank you man
i got them my cid : HTC_622
And my Mid : OP6B63000

shirreer said:
Hello,
Please provide your phone's CID & MLDELID. To solve this problem, you need to either restore a stock firmware & stock twrp backup, or flash a stock RUU. Either way, the firmware & software must have matching cid & modelid.
As of right now, the data you posted indicate that your phone has mismatching firmware & software (x.xx.708 and x.xx.709).
Cheers
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i got them my cid : HTC_622
And my Mid : OP6B63000

Mike Smaan said:
i got them my cid : HTC_622
And my Mid : OP6B63000
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Your device is Asia-HK-CHT variant.
Please visit the link below to find answers and links that resolve your exact issue:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/help-returning-to-stock-hon-kong-htc-t3005829
There are links to stock RUU directly from HTC as well as twrp backup+firmware for you.
Good luck

shirreer said:
Your device is Asia-HK-CHT variant.
Please visit the link below to find answers and links that resolve your exact issue:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/help-returning-to-stock-hon-kong-htc-t3005829
There are links to stock RUU directly from HTC as well as twrp backup+firmware for you.
Good luck
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Thank you for trying help me , but unfortunately the link from jan,2015 it's not working or missed . and i'm really want back to to stop or do any thing to update the phone
I'm sorry for bothering you sir

Mike Smaan said:
Thank you for trying help me , but unfortunately the link from jan,2015 it's not working or missed . and i'm really want back to to stop or do any thing to update the phone
I'm sorry for bothering you sir
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It's no bother, but, you missed the post that says:
Originally Posted by xunholyx *
Okay. So I did a little research and came up with an official HTC RUU for your phone. As far as I know, it is the latest for the Hong Kong version (4.4.3). I say as far as I know because I don't deal with HK versions very often here.
Hook up to your PC and get into ADB/fastboot.
Download the official RUU from HTC's website by clicking here.
http://dl4.htc.com/RomCode/Source_and_Binaries/m8uhl-3.4.0-gf17cce1.zip
Reply
Thanks to your help, I have successfully returned to stock! Thank you for the kind and quick reply!

shirreer said:
It's no bother, but, you missed the post that says:
Originally Posted by xunholyx *
Okay. So I did a little research and came up with an official HTC RUU for your phone. As far as I know, it is the latest for the Hong Kong version (4.4.3). I say as far as I know because I don't deal with HK versions very often here.
Hook up to your PC and get into ADB/fastboot.
Download the official RUU from HTC's website by clicking here.
http://dl4.htc.com/RomCode/Source_and_Binaries/m8uhl-3.4.0-gf17cce1.zip
Reply
Thanks to your help, I have successfully returned to stock! Thank you for the kind and quick reply!
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that link isn't exist and when i downloaded the offical rom for M8 called :
RUU_M8[email protected]50319A_40.45.C33065.00_F_release_446225_signed_2
while updating error came called " Model ID ERROR " ..
So what i should do now ?

Mike Smaan said:
that link isn't exist and when i downloaded the offical rom for M8 called :
RUU_M8[email protected]50319A_40.45.C33065.00_F_release_446225_signed_2
while updating error came called " Model ID ERROR " ..
So what i should do now ?
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Here's a thread with a link for the firmware you need. Follow the instructions on how to properly install your firmware. http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/tutorial-how-to-stock-stock-twrp-t3086860
---------- Post added at 01:58 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:54 PM ----------
The firmware you tried to install is not the correct one for your phone. Scroll down to the firmware for your CID: HTC__622 and MID: 0P6B63000 and you should be fine.

Mike Smaan said:
that link isn't exist and when i downloaded the offical rom for M8 called :
RUU_M8[email protected]50319A_40.45.C33065.00_F_release_446225_signed_2
while updating error came called " Model ID ERROR " ..
So what i should do now ?
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You can't just flash any file you please. RUU & firmware you want to flash MUST be specific for your device's region and variant model - in your case, you must flash ASIA-HK-CHT firmware & software. ATT & CINGULAR are US specific, and will not flash on your phone without modifications.
Instead, download the 1.60.x.x from the link provided by @Jerrel7, and the TWRP stock backup from 1.60.708.x provided below:
https://mega.co.nz/#!e8AFCCQZ!2-2Lx1vxkg1xBq_Yhg_Sk9AOzdZsPrX2oOlxy-PLTF0
Flashing the 1.60.x.x firmware and restoring the 1.60.x.x twrp backup will put your device in a stock condition that will allow you to receive official updates from HTC.
Cheers
P.S. let us know if you need help restoring the backup or flashing the firmware.

shirreer said:
You can't just flash any file you please. RUU & firmware you want to flash MUST be specific for your device's region and variant model - in your case, you must flash ASIA-HK-CHT firmware & software. ATT & CINGULAR are US specific, and will not flash on your phone without modifications.
Instead, download the 1.60.x.x from the link provided by @Jerrel7, and the TWRP stock backup from 1.60.708.x provided below:
https://mega.co.nz/#!e8AFCCQZ!2-2Lx1vxkg1xBq_Yhg_Sk9AOzdZsPrX2oOlxy-PLTF0
Flashing the 1.60.x.x firmware and restoring the 1.60.x.x twrp backup will put your device in a stock condition that will allow you to receive official updates from HTC.
Cheers
P.S. let us know if you need help restoring the backup or flashing the firmware.
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Sir i'm going to try it .. but unfortunately i don't know the way to flashing firmware and install twrp or recovery ! i'm always got unknown error like in Fastboot i don't Device offline ... daemon not running - something like that .. ! so please i need step by step what i have to do first because it's my first time to do software
Thank you for your time

Hello. I had the same problem. Just solved it yesterday. The whole problem was in my MID. You have to change it for the RUU you want to install.
I was with MID for Singapore and i wanned to install European version. So i can't install the updates. After i changed the MID now i'm able to install every update.
Just follow this thread and you're done. Good luck, mate!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708581

Jared89 said:
Hello. I had the same problem. Just solved it yesterday. The whole problem was in my MID. You have to change it for the RUU you want to install.
I was with MID for Singapore and i wanned to install European version. So i can't install the updates. After i changed the MID now i'm able to install every update.
Just follow this thread and you're done. Good luck, mate!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708581
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@Mike Smaan problem is a bit different from yours and he has a S-On device.
His problem is his device is running a Taiwan ROM on a Hong Kong variant device.
He needs to run a Hong Kong ROM to solve his problem and the right ROM version (4.18.708.12)
then he can OTA to the latest Marshmallow 6.16.708.1
Should he followed the link provided by @Jerrel7 on post #11, he should be able to fix his problem as simple as ABC.

Mike Smaan said:
Sir i'm going to try it .. but unfortunately i don't know the way to flashing firmware and install twrp or recovery ! i'm always got unknown error like in Fastboot i don't Device offline ... daemon not running - something like that .. ! so please i need step by step what i have to do first because it's my first time to do software
Thank you for your time
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Very well. Assuming you downloaded the twrp backup and stock firmware from my previous post, proceed as follows:
1. Download HTC Sync from the link below:
http://www.htc.com/uk/support/software/htc-sync-manager.aspx
If you already have HTC Sync installed, then upgrade it to the latest version. Otherwise, install the one from the link provided.
Reboot your PC.
2. Download the FASTBOOT PACKAGE from the link below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8L4pkbzdlR3eTlJSjdKVEdHX1U/view
Extract the file to "c:\fastboot" folder.
3. Download twrp 2.7.0.2 from:
https://dl.twrp.me/m8/
Extract the file to "c:\fastboot" folder.
4. Put the 1.60.708.x firmware zip you downloaded from my previous post into the "c:\fastboot" folder but don't extract it.
Summary:
You should now have:
A. the latest HTC SYNC installed.
B. A folder called fastboot in the root directory of your C:\ drive.
C. Your fastboot folder has the following files:
I. twrp 2.7.0.2.img
II. The zip file for 1.60.x.x firmware
III. htc _fastboot.exe
Let me know when you're done.

shirreer said:
Very well. Assuming you downloaded the twrp backup and stock firmware from my previous post, proceed as follows:
1. Download HTC Sync from the link below:
http://www.htc.com/uk/support/software/htc-sync-manager.aspx
If you already have HTC Sync installed, then upgrade it to the latest version. Otherwise, install the one from the link provided.
Reboot your PC.
2. Download the FASTBOOT PACKAGE from the link below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8L4pkbzdlR3eTlJSjdKVEdHX1U/view
Extract the file to "c:\fastboot" folder.
3. Download twrp 2.7.0.2 from:
https://dl.twrp.me/m8/
Extract the file to "c:\fastboot" folder.
4. Put the 1.60.708.x firmware zip you downloaded from my previous post into the "c:\fastboot" folder but don't extract it.
Summary:
You should now have:
A. the latest HTC SYNC installed.
B. A folder called fastboot in the root directory of your C:\ drive.
C. Your fastboot folder has the following files:
I. twrp 2.7.0.2.img
II. The zip file for 1.60.x.x firmware
III. htc _fastboot.exe
Let me know when you're done.
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I did all that but what do you mean about the zip file for 1.60.xx firmware .. do you mean M8_1.60.708.2.zip ?
And tell me the next step

Mike Smaan said:
I did all that but what do you mean about the zip file for 1.60.xx firmware .. do you mean M8_1.60.708.2.zip ?
And tell me the next step
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Yes, I did mean M8_1.60.708.2.zip
Now, buckle up...
There are 4 easy steps to accomplish the task:
1. Flash twrp custom recovery. 2. Restore the twrp backup. 3. Flash the stock firmware. 4. Profit.
Let's get down to business:
1. Flash twrp custom recovery:
A. Boot your phone into fastboot. You do this by turning your phone off, then hold Vol- and power button. You're presented with a menu, choose fastboot (navigate the menu using vol+ and vol-) and press power to select.
B. connect your phone to your PC. Open a cmd window:
Type:
cd c:\fastboot
fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.7.0.2-m8.img
Flashing will take a few seconds, when its done, type:
fastboot erase cache
Now, on your phone, select "hboot", then "recovery", to boot into twrp.
2. Restore the twrp backup:
Unfortunately, twrp doesn't immediately create the directory structure for where you'll put the backup file you downloaded. So, we're going to start by creating a backup of your current ROM:
A. Select Backup button in twrp. Select "external sdcard" from the menu at the top, and proceed to create the backup.
B. On your computer, extract the twrp backup file you downloaded, and copy the extracted directory to your phone's sd card. Put it in:
/sdcard/twrp/backups/"serial number"/
C. On your phone, tap restore, and choose the backup directory you just copied to your sdcard. Proceed to restore.
D. Choose to restart your phone and select Bootloader.
E. Select fastboot.
3. Flash the stock firmware:
A. On your PC's cmd window, type:
fastboot oem rebootRUU
B. WAIT UNTIL your phone displays black screen with HTC in white, then type:
fastboot flash firmware M8_1.60.708.2.zip
C. Once more, type:
fastboot flash firmware M8_1.60.708.2.zip
D. Reboot by Typing:
fastboot reboot
4Profit.

shirreer said:
Yes, I did mean M8_1.60.708.2.zip
Now, buckle up...
There are 4 easy steps to accomplish the task:
1. Flash twrp custom recovery. 2. Restore the twrp backup. 3. Flash the stock firmware. 4. Profit.
Let's get down to business:
1. Flash twrp custom recovery:
A. Boot your phone into fastboot. You do this by turning your phone off, then hold Vol- and power button. You're presented with a menu, choose fastboot (navigate the menu using vol+ and vol-) and press power to select.
B. connect your phone to your PC. Open a cmd window:
Type:
cd c:\fastboot
fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.7.0.2-m8.img
Flashing will take a few seconds, when its done, type:
fastboot erase cache
Now, on your phone, select "hboot", then "recovery", to boot into twrp.
2. Restore the twrp backup:
Unfortunately, twrp doesn't immediately create the directory structure for where you'll put the backup file you downloaded. So, we're going to start by creating a backup of your current ROM:
A. Select Backup button in twrp. Select "external sdcard" from the menu at the top, and proceed to create the backup.
B. On your computer, extract the twrp backup file you downloaded, and copy the extracted directory to your phone's sd card. Put it in:
/sdcard/twrp/backups/"serial number"/
C. On your phone, tap restore, and choose the backup directory you just copied to your sdcard. Proceed to restore.
D. Choose to restart your phone and select Bootloader.
E. Select fastboot.
3. Flash the stock firmware:
A. On your PC's cmd window, type:
fastboot oem rebootRUU
B. WAIT UNTIL your phone displays black screen with HTC in white, then type:
fastboot flash firmware M8_1.60.708.2.zip
C. Once more, type:
fastboot flash firmware M8_1.60.708.2.zip
D. Reboot by Typing:
fastboot reboot
4Profit.
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I did all steps and i got backup ! but unfortunately when i wrote fastboot flash firmware M8_1.60.708.2.zip i got error called " error : cannot open ' M8_1.60.708.2.zip '
Should i try it with that way :-
B. On your computer, extract the twrp backup file you downloaded, and copy the extracted directory to your phone's sd card. Put it in:
/sdcard/twrp/backups/"serial number"/
C. On your phone, tap restore, and choose the backup directory you just copied to your sdcard. Proceed to restore.
D. Choose to restart your phone and select Bootloader.

Mike Smaan said:
I did all steps and i got backup ! but unfortunately when i wrote fastboot flash firmware M8_1.60.708.2.zip i got error called " error : cannot open ' M8_1.60.708.2.zip '
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I know that you ignored my previous posts and other people post who tried to help you with proper method .. but I still pity you and I don't want to see you'll end up in a brick or soft brick due to wrong commands/instructions.
You get error when flashing firmware - reasons :
1. That command given to you to flash firmware - fastboot flash firmware M8_1.60.708.2.zip - is wrong.
The right command is fastboot flash zip M8_1.60.708.2.zip
Running a wrong command may brick your device but you are lucky because your device is S-On, so no harm just error.
2. Being a S-On device, you won't be able to install a very low version firmware 1.60.708.2 when your current one is 4.18.708.12
Only S-Off device can do that. To have S-Off you need to spend USD25 for the app .. and are you willing to spend USD25 to S-Off when you can fix your problem with proper method free of charge and needs only 2 main steps : ?
1. Restore 4.18.708.12 TWRP backup
2. Install 4.18.708.12 stock recovery.img
then you can update to the latest - 6.16.708.1
Mike Smaan said:
Should i try it with that way :-
B. On your computer, extract the twrp backup file you downloaded, and copy the extracted directory to your phone's sd card. Put it in:
/sdcard/twrp/backups/"serial number"/
C. On your phone, tap restore, and choose the backup directory you just copied to your sdcard. Proceed to restore.
D. Choose to restart your phone and select Bootloader.
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You can try these B., C., and D.
But, again using a very low version 1.60.708.2 backup on a Lollipop firmware 4.18.708.12, you may have one of these :
1. It will be successful updates but you need to do many OTAs
1.60.708.2 --> 2.11.708.2 --> 3.32.708.4 --> 4.18.708.12 --> 6.16.708.1
If it is successful then it's good but if it is not, you'll get below.
2. You may have a blank screen either between OTA 1.60.708.2 --> 2.11.708.2 or OTA 2.11.708.2 --> 3.32.708.4
3. You may lost your wifi connectivity either between OTA 1.60.708.2 --> 2.11.708.2 or OTA 2.11.708.2 --> 3.32.708.4 but you can proceed further with your mobile data or use a Internet Pass through on your PC
One last note ... never use a 2.7.0.2 TWRP recovery as that is the most buggiest TWRP which will remove your OS version on your bootloader.
Good luck.

Both Stock Android 5.0.2 ROM's for download.

These are totally standard and have not been altered in any way.
Taiwan - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B01V_alsJMzLMVIyMERISGFkbEk
Japan - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B01V_alsJMzLcDFvc240dkpqVU0
These are here with BIG thanks to mrquyen1993 who sent them to me because the link from the Q&A video is unreliable to the rest of the world!
Fully fixed version will be uploaded in a few hours

Gixermouse said:
These are totally standard and have not been altered in any way.
Taiwan - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B01V_alsJMzLMVIyMERISGFkbEk
Japan - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B01V_alsJMzLcDFvc240dkpqVU0
These are here with BIG thanks to mrquyen1993 who sent them to me because the link from the Q&A video is unreliable to the rest of the world!
Fully fixed version will be uploaded in a few hours
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Thanks very much! I will wait for the fixed ones as well!
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I downloaded the taiwan rom my friend and the zip file is not working.. Gives an error of 'decompression failed' / 'invalid archive' when I try to open it..

Coolio!
The Easiest way: My Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/butterfly-3/development/stock-rom-stock-5-0-2-cure-t3356875
moizjazz is correct (bottom comment), but flashing is soooo much easier.

Gixermouse said:
These are totally standard and have not been altered in any way.
Taiwan - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B01V_alsJMzLMVIyMERISGFkbEk
Japan - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B01V_alsJMzLcDFvc240dkpqVU0
These are here with BIG thanks to mrquyen1993 who sent them to me because the link from the Q&A video is unreliable to the rest of the world!
Fully fixed version will be uploaded in a few hours
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Gixermouse can you please upload the TW stock rom to another link (dropbox?). The google drive link gives the same error (decompression failed) at the end of the download.

moizjazz said:
Gixermouse can you please upload the TW stock rom to another link (dropbox?). The google drive link gives the same error (decompression failed) at the end of the download.
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Hi,
I have test the TW stock rom, it's fine that you can't decompression this special zip file.
And I found another way to update this RUU into the Butterfly3.
The system will check the file "0PL2IMG.zip" from ext-SD everytime you boot into download mode(Pow+Vol down), so i change
the stock Rom's name and put it to the root of my EXT SD card, then boot your phone into download mode again, it will show up
some words at the bottom of the screen asking you whether to update the system or not.
Be sure you have done the "wipe data/factory reset" and "wipe cache partition" at recovery mode before you do this.
Enjoy~

SeaturtleSTO said:
Hi,
I have test the TW stock rom, it's fine that you can't decompression this special zip file.
And I found another way to update this RUU into the Butterfly3.
The system will check the file "0PL2IMG.zip" from ext-SD everytime you boot into download mode(Pow+Vol down), so i change
the stock Rom's name and put it to the root of my EXT SD card, then boot your phone into download mode again, it will show up
some words at the bottom of the screen asking you whether to update the system or not.
Be sure you have done the "wipe data/factory reset" and "wipe cache partition" at recovery mode before you do this.
Enjoy~
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I have successfully flashed the TW rom from the original link shared by Gixermouse and mrquyen1993. The zip file does give the error but it is meant to be that way (as mentioned by seaturtleSTO).. However, I was still getting errors when trying to flash it on using power + vol down and then vol up.. I had to change the MID of the phone first to 0PL220000 ("command: fastboot oem writemid 0PL220000" in fastboot mode through cmd). I had to then format my external SD card to match byte size of 4096 (initially it was 32Kbytes) NOTE: IF THIS IS NOT DONE THEN YOU CAN'T COPY THE FILE AS IT IS (IN WINDOWS) AND CANNOT FLASH. THE BYTE SIZE HAS TO BE 4096.
After this I copied the file again to ext SD card and flashed it through power + vol down and then vol up. It worked this time !
After the above I followed the guide provided by mrquyen1993 to install the OTA of Marshmallow 6.0 (https://htchtv31.wordpress.com/2016...hat-android-6-0-1-dai-loan-cho-htc-b3-htv-31/). You have to change the CID of the phone to HTC__621 (fastboot oem writecid HTC__621) to successfully download and install Marshmallow.
Thanks everyone for the help and I hope what I have mentioned above will be helpful to others!
NOTE: I have S-OFF only with no bootloader unlocked, no root and no TWRP installed. This works for stock phones but needs S-OFF I assume.

moizjazz said:
Thanks very much! I will wait for the fixed ones as well!
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I downloaded the taiwan rom my friend and the zip file is not working.. Gives an error of 'decompression failed' / 'invalid archive' when I try to open it..
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You don't extract file rom by rar because it was embedded certificates HTC.
You can install using adb or hboot

Hi,
Can I install these ROMs using the TWRP restore function? Or install?

moizjazz said:
I have successfully flashed the TW rom from the original link shared by Gixermouse and mrquyen1993. The zip file does give the error but it is meant to be that way (as mentioned by seaturtleSTO).. However, I was still getting errors when trying to flash it on using power + vol down and then vol up.. I had to change the MID of the phone first to 0PL220000 ("command: fastboot oem writemid 0PL220000" in fastboot mode through cmd). I had to then format my external SD card to match byte size of 4096 (initially it was 32Kbytes) NOTE: IF THIS IS NOT DONE THEN YOU CAN'T COPY THE FILE AS IT IS (IN WINDOWS) AND CANNOT FLASH. THE BYTE SIZE HAS TO BE 4096.
After this I copied the file again to ext SD card and flashed it through power + vol down and then vol up. It worked this time !
After the above I followed the guide provided by mrquyen1993 to install the OTA of Marshmallow 6.0 (https://htchtv31.wordpress.com/2016...hat-android-6-0-1-dai-loan-cho-htc-b3-htv-31/). You have to change the CID of the phone to HTC__621 (fastboot oem writecid HTC__621) to successfully download and install Marshmallow.
Thanks everyone for the help and I hope what I have mentioned above will be helpful to others!
NOTE: I have S-OFF only with no bootloader unlocked, no root and no TWRP installed. This works for stock phones but needs S-OFF I assume.
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I think this only happened because you went from a KDDI ROM to a Taiwan one (which wouldn't work with the wrong CID).
I went from an older KDDI ROM to this one and I didn't need to do anything but the confirmation after download mode.
As for the SD Card, I didn't need to do anything either. I had it formated in exFAT and it just worked.

HI, i have big problem with my htc beutiful ,when i press to start my mobile phone it stoped in first pic of htc without continiu to log on

the thing is this i deleted my os whilest trying to root my phone and the only access i have on my phone is in download mode and into the recovery . I download stock rom on my phone from deferent site they all can extract and now i just download from here and i again i cant extract i tried to use winzip,7zip and winrar to open but they all cant extract. my phone htc butterfly 3
cid=1111111
mid=opl220000
lk=1.0.0.0000
radio=-01.01-u11440541-63.01.50827BG-F
os=2.10.709.1
thanks in advance

Gixermouse said:
These are totally standard and have not been altered in any way.
Taiwan - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B01V_alsJMzLMVIyMERISGFkbEk
Japan - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B01V_alsJMzLcDFvc240dkpqVU0
These are here with BIG thanks to mrquyen1993 who sent them to me because the link from the Q&A video is unreliable to the rest of the world!
Fully fixed version will be uploaded in a few hours
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LINK not working

KHAN JAN said:
LINK not working
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So sorry mate, the link died after I lost my HTV31 three years ago and I don't have any of the files anymore

Stock us_unlocked original rom with s-off

The title should be "with s-on"
Hello. I have been searching for awhile. I have Sprint variant, sim-unlocked, running a clean de-odexed rom I found here. But I am looking to run a rom even closer to stock us unlocked version, without having to s-off and change CID. Is there any way to do it, and hopefully be able to recieve OTA's? I have tried extracting the rom.zip from a RUU, but it is filled with more zips, non of them containing the usual files (rom.img, modem, etc..). I know I have to keep my radio.img. Thats why there is no sense in paying to s-off.

Sorry my previous advice has not gotten you where you need to be. I have tried to go through the process again so as to not leave anything out this time. You indicate you wish to be able to take OTA's. I don't think you will ever be able to do that while you are S-On as you will need to change your CID and MID to take the OTA. You can't do that while S-On.
Here are your steps:
1. A new US Unlocked RUU was released this week. It included a new aboot. Therefore, this rom MAY not boot on an older aboot. To have the highest chance of it booting be sure you have at some point in time run the most recent Sprint RUU or taken all available Sprint OTA's so that your firmware is as upgraded as you can get while S-On.
2. Unlock or reunlock your sim if needed. If you run the official RUU in step 1 you will need to complete this step. Some of my previous replies have talked about backing up radio, modemst1, and modemst2. However since you are S-On you will not be able to flash the backups so this is unnecessary.
3. Download the most recent RUU.EXE for US Unlocked. It is available in that [stock] thread by @Kisakuku and was posted yesterday. It may also be available on the official htc download page. I know I pointed you to the .zip file last time but this time get the .exe.
4.Download the RUU decrypt tool here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/chef-central/android/tool-universal-htc-ruu-rom-decryption-t3382928
5. Extract the tool and place the RUU you downloaded in step 3 in the folder. For simplicity rename that long RUU name to something shorter like ruu.exe
6. Open a command window and navigate to the folder where the decrypt tool and the ruu.exe are stored
7. At the command prompt type: ruu_decrypt_tool ruu.exe
8. A few minutes later you will have a folder called OUT_2PS[version]
9. Under that folder will be three subfolders - firmware, romzip, and system. Under system folder will be boot.img and system.img. Copy these files to your sd card - either internal or external.
10. Install twrp if not already done
11. In twrp flash boot.img then system.img and reboot. I don't have twrp installed right now as I currently have stock recovery so I can't tell you exactly where but there is a checkbox to install an image instead of a zip.
12. If this most updated rom will not boot on the older sprint aboot, download an older RUU and try again.
Again, apologize for the bad advice earlier - that zip I pointed you to was in a different format than the one I used when I initially did this.
To stay up to date just download the new RUU exe anytime another one comes along, run the decrypt tool on it and flash the 2 files mentioned.
Flashing boot and system should not affect your simlock.

Thanks again. I will try it that way. I wanted to see if more people outsinde the sprint variant had success in doing what I want. Ill try it this way now.