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Vrz htc one m8 - software status modified?
Let me start by apologizing in advance, I have NO idea if this is the right place to post this so if it isn't I'm genuinely sorry! I have no idea what I'm doing to be honest.
All I know is I have a Verizon HTC One M8 that I'm still paying for and want to sell so I can pay it off and cancel the second line on my account and it says Software Status - Modified. I don't know if this means the phone was, or is, rooted - I was under the impression that for some reason you couldn't root Vrz. phones but like I said - no idea what I'm talking about.
I just want to get the phone back to stock as fast and easy as possible so that I can hopefully get rid of it. If anyone could please help me out or point me in the right direction it would be so appreciated.
Again, I'm sorry if I'm posting in the wrong place or if my lack of knowledge is annoying - I just want to get rid of this phone!! Thank you!
Does it say s-on or s-off in bootloader
sjpritch25 said:
Does it say s-on or s-off in bootloader
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It says S-ON.
Thank you for responding!
RighteousB said:
I was under the impression that for some reason you couldn't root Vrz. phones
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The Verizon version M8 does not support unlocking the bootloader by "official" means using HTCDev.com. But folks have been able to root using Kingroot, than s-off using sunshine and then "unofficially" unlock the bootloader.
Software status modified may be a result of Kingroot. But it sounds like you bought the phone new and never tried to root?
redpoint73 said:
The Verizon version M8 does not support unlocking the bootloader by "official" means using HTCDev.com. But folks have been able to root using Kingroot, than s-off using sunshine and then "unofficially" unlock the bootloader.
Software status modified may be a result of Kingroot. But it sounds like you bought the phone new and never tried to root?
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I bought the phone new BUT I bought it for my ex so I have no idea what he did with it. But chances are he tried to (or did) root the phone.. Is there anything I can do? Any easy solution since I have no idea what any of these things mean, ha!
RighteousB said:
Any easy solution since I have no idea what any of these things mean, ha!
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On the Verizon version, I'm not sure there is an easy way to remove the "modified" flag. In other words, I think you might need root or some other things like custom recovery, unlocked bootloader, or even s-off.
If you don't want to invest the time and effort, you might just want to sell the phone "as-is" and fully disclose the "software modified" status the potential buyers.
redpoint73 said:
On the Verizon version, I'm not sure there is an easy way to remove the "modified" flag. In other words, I think you might need root or some other things like custom recovery, unlocked bootloader, or even s-off.
If you don't want to invest the time and effort, you might just want to sell the phone "as-is" and fully disclose the "software modified" status the potential buyers.
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I have no problem investing time or effort, I'd much rather the phone be back to normal so I can hopefully get enough money for it to pay it off. Like I said, only problem is most of this stuff is like reading another language to me. I genuinely know nothing about androids.. I'm pretty computer/iphone savvy but that's kind of the extent of it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2883845
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Flashing a ruu, I believe will fix the modified flag.
sjpritch25 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2883845
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Flashing a ruu, I believe will fix the modified flag.
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That is correct, RUU will completely re-image the phone to stock.
Thanks for the link. Wow, how did I not know those existing for so long? While I'm not a Verizon owner I'm pretty aware of the RUUs for various versions. I was only aware of the "hacked" RUU here (which requires s-off since its not official): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2727831
RighteousB, the link in the previous post is what you want. Just download the latest RUU, and follow in the instructions in that thread to easily return to full stock.
But in the interest of full disclosure, I recommend you still inform potential buyers the phone was modified at some point, as it has various implications.
sjpritch25 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2883845
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Flashing a ruu, I believe will fix the modified flag.
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I have no idea what that means but thank you very much! I'm going to try and figure it out! *Fingers Crossed*
redpoint73 said:
That is correct, RUU will completely re-image the phone to stock.
Thanks for the link. Wow, how did I not know those existing for so long? While I'm not a Verizon owner I'm pretty aware of the RUUs for various versions. I was only aware of the "hacked" RUU here (which requires s-off since its not official): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2727831
RighteousB, the link in the previous post is what you want. Just download the latest RUU, and follow in the instructions in that thread to easily return to full stock.
But in the interest of full disclosure, I recommend you still inform potential buyers the phone was modified at some point, as it has various implications.
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Thank you so much for your help and time. I appreciate it!! I'm going to try and figure it out now so I guess we shall see!!
Again, THANK YOU!!
The link the other person used is for s-off. You can only flash s-on ruu to remove the modified flag
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2946473
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I assume your phone is Verizon, but link above has all the ruu's you need.
Hi guys new to this forum so go gentle!
Recently purchased a htc one m8 on 3 network. It was cheap as it stated the phone was rooted. I am wanting to go back to stock firmware but want to know first if the device is actually rooted, how do i go about finding it out?
Thanks in advance,
Mike
There are apps that can check for root, or just load an app that requires root like Titanium Backup, and see if it works or not (if the phone isn't rooted, Titanium will tell you right away when you open the app).
More importantly, on the bootloader screen does it say bootloader LOCKED, UNLOCKED or RELOCKED; and does it say s-off or s-on?
Also, if you boot into recovery from bootloader, does it boot into TWRP or stock recovery?
redpoint73 said:
There are apps that can check for root, or just load an app that requires root like Titanium Backup, and see if it works or not (if the phone isn't rooted, Titanium will tell you right away when you open the app).
More importantly, on the bootloader screen does it say bootloader LOCKED, UNLOCKED or RELOCKED; and does it say s-off or s-on?
Also, if you boot into recovery from bootloader, does it boot into TWRP or stock recovery?
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On the bootloader screen it's says locked and s on. And it boots from stock recovery
snowy20792 said:
On the bootloader screen it's says locked and s on. And it boots from stock recovery
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Does it say software status modified or official?
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snowy20792 said:
Hi guys new to this forum so go gentle!
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Being your first post, I would kindly recommend making thread titles that describe your specific question/issue, in order to keep the forum better organized, and possibly attract the right users to the thread. Literally, everyone posting on this forum section has an M8 and looking for help. So your current thread title "Htc one m8 help" is somewhat useless.
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Does it say software status modified or official?
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Being your first post, I would kindly recommend making thread titles that describe your specific question/issue, in order to keep the forum better organized, and possibly attract the right users to the thread. Literally, everyone posting on this forum section has an M8 and looking for help. So your current thread title "Htc one m8 help" is somewhat useless.
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I will bear that in mins on the next thread I post cheers. How do I find out were it says official or modified?
snowy20792 said:
I will bear that in mins on the next thread I post cheers. How do I find out were it says official or modified?
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When he asked "does it say..." and quoting your previous post, that refers to "on bootloader screen".
And your first question is how to know whether it is rooted, download "root check" or something similar on play store and run it. It will tell the current status.
snowy20792 said:
I will bear that in mins on the next thread I post cheers.
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You can still edit the post and click "Advanced" to modify the thread title.
So I could only find one relevant thread about unlocking your bootloader and it was a question about tripping Knox.
My question is how do I unlock the bootloader at all? I've posted on two threads in error, apparently off topic, so here's my own.
I need to unlock my bootloader to flash TWRP to flash Magisk. Please help me. I'd like to think I'm somewhat competent.
I have an SM-G920P Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6 with v5.0.1 (Lollipop).
Thanks in advance! :fingers-crossed:
Hello! First of all I suggest take the Marshmallow update and then root and install twrp. You can check this thread :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/spr...uide-links-files-update-root-restore-t3366862
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Hello! First of all I suggest take the Marshmallow update and then root and install twrp. You can check this thread :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/spr...uide-links-files-update-root-restore-t3366862
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Huh, okay. I vaguely remember there were a few reasons to not even update to 5.1.0 with respect to rooting. I intentionally avoided it. But I can give it a try. Although this was a while ago, so it all might have been remedied since. I'll just use Smart Switch.
So when you say "first of all," I assume this is relevant to unlocking my bootloader, or is this an unrelated suggestion?
hamstrman said:
Huh, okay. I vaguely remember there were a few reasons to not even update to 5.1.0 with respect to rooting. I intentionally avoided it. But I can give it a try. Although this was a while ago, so it all might have been remedied since. I'll just use Smart Switch.
So when you say "first of all," I assume this is relevant to unlocking my bootloader, or is this an unrelated suggestion?
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If you want have it marshmallow because the link I sent is for Marshmallow version
albannotosska said:
If you want have it marshmallow because the link I sent is for Marshmallow version
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Okay, I'll come back when I've updated later today. Thanks for helping me to unlock my bootloader!
Saafir said:
Sprint does not lock their devices.
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Uhhhh. Oh. Thank god for little things. And thank YOU for letting me know that! Would've been a lot of hassle for nothing.
Saafir said:
No problem. If you need help with root, hop over to our General section and follow the guide by koop1955.
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That koop1955 guy is a gentleman and a scholar. Or so I have heard!
Do follow the guide if you need Root and TWRP and post there if you have any questions.
Saafir said:
No problem. If you need help with root, hop over to our General section and follow the guide by koop1955.
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koop1955 said:
That koop1955 guy is a gentleman and a scholar. Or so I have heard!
Do follow the guide if you need Root and TWRP and post there if you have any questions.
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Thank you both for the generous offer of assistance. One of the few good and supportive message boards out there.
It was a pain the ass process, but I got Magisk working. I had to work outside of the actual instructions I found on Reddit. Trial and error.
But I don't think I would have even bothered had I not known that my bootloader was already unlocked. Another reason I'm glad to be with Sprint. And on XDA .:good:
To anyone that reads this, if you need help figuring out Magisk, you can PM me about what I did.
unlocking bootloader on my sm-g920p
hamstrman said:
Thank you both for the generous offer of assistance. One of the few good and supportive message boards out there.
It was a pain the ass process, but I got Magisk working. I had to work outside of the actual instructions I found on Reddit. Trial and error.
But I don't think I would have even bothered had I not known that my bootloader was already unlocked. Another reason I'm glad to be with Sprint. And on XDA .:good:
To anyone that reads this, if you need help figuring out Magisk, you can PM me about what I did.
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Hey guys i am new to samsung but i have latest version of odin3 v.3.12 and am trying to install latest twrp (twrp-3.1.1-0-zerofltespr.img.tar) but i get a message in green on my phone that says "Custom Binary(Recovery) Blocked By FRP Lock"
can anyone please help me with this???
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albannotosska said:
Hello! First of all I suggest take the Marshmallow update and then root and install twrp. You can check this thread :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/spr...uide-links-files-update-root-restore-t3366862
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Hey guys i am new to samsung but i have latest version of odin3 v.3.12 and am trying to install latest twrp (twrp-3.1.1-0-zerofltespr.img.tar) but i get a message in green on my phone that says "Custom Binary(Recovery) Blocked By FRP Lock"
can anyone please help me with this???
You need to enable Developer Options (Settings -> About Device -> Tap on "Build number" until it is enabled) and then go to "OEM unlock" and turn that to "On."
I have written and maintain a complete set of instructions here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/sp...uide-links-files-update-root-restore-t3366862
Follow that you will have root and recovery.
NOTE: If you just install TWRP and do not root, the phone will overwrite that and go back to stock recovery.
Best of luck.
Morning all,
Im not S-off and I'm using a pretty dated firmware..
I was told that there is a way to obtain and flash a firmware WITHOUT wiping anything and without too much fuss.
My questions:
What is the COMMAND in CMD?
Where do you find the signed firmware?
How do you identify which one to use?
What does it actually change? As the phone does work on dated firmware, more optimised?
I highly doubt I'm the only one who would benefit from this, once I know the answers I'll leave them here and I'll write a guide on how to install them step by step I'll also link the firmwares do others can help themselves.
Thanks
Currently running: Viper 3.5.0
Firmware: 1.80.401.1
S-ON
Unecrypted.
Check out Krassermensch's Firmware Update Tool in the guide part of the forum.
Lindsten said:
Check out Krassermensch's Firmware Update Tool in the guide part of the forum.
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Have come mate, but I've asked some other things plus there is apparently a way to do it without the use of a tool.
This is the specific thread for firmware update.
I think you can only flash the full stock zip since you are s-on. Do take note that flashing the stock firmware.zip will wipe your internal storage.
The firmware to flash should have matching CID and MID of your device.
To check your mid and cid type this command in cmd while the device is in download mode.
fastboot getvar all
side_flip15 said:
This is the specific thread for firmware update.
I think you can only flash the full stock zip since you are s-on. Do take note that flashing the stock firmware.zip will wipe your internal storage.
The firmware to flash should have matching CID and MID of your device.
To check your mid and cid type this command in cmd while the device is in download mode.
fastboot getvar all
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Incorrect. All of @Sneakyghost's firmware.zips are for S-Off users only. It's stated in the OP of the thread right in the first sentence.
xunholyx said:
Incorrect. All of @Sneakyghost's firmware.zips are for S-Off users only. It's stated in the OP of the thread right in the first sentence.
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Cheers,
Does anyone know the answers to any of the questions I've written?
sorry
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sorry
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No reason to be sorry. You were trying to help, and I was just letting you know that it won't work for him.
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dladz said:
Does anyone know the answers to any of the questions I've written?
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First make a backup. This will wipe your phone.
Then relock your bootloader. In fastboot fastboot oem lock
Download this RUU.zip
Rename the .zip to 2PS6IMG and place it onto your extSD
Boot to download mode and follow the prompts (vol up to flash ~ power button to reboot)
That's it. Super easy.
Delete the renamed .zip from your extSD or else every time you boot to download mode it'll try to update again.
Now unlock your bootloader again with the same bin code that HTC gave you when you first did it, or request a new one. Flash TWRP back onto your phone, then flash SuperSU or a custom ROM to regain root.
This is why I paid $25 for Sunshine.
For S-Off users, you just flash a small firmware package, and that's it. No data loss. No relocking the bootloader. No reflashing recovery. No re-rooting.
It really is worth the price in the amount of time and hassle saved through the lifetime of the phone.
xunholyx said:
No reason to be sorry. You were trying to help, and I was just letting you know that it won't work for him.
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First make a backup. This will wipe your phone.
Then relock your bootloader. In fastboot fastboot oem lock
Download this RUU.zip
Rename the .zip to 2PS6IMG and place it onto your extSD
Boot to download mode and follow the prompts (vol up to flash ~ power button to reboot)
That's it. Super easy.
Delete the renamed .zip from your extSD or else every time you boot to download mode it'll try to update again.
Now unlock your bootloader again with the same bin code that HTC gave you when you first did it, or request a new one. Flash TWRP back onto your phone, then flash SuperSU or a custom ROM to regain root.
This is why I paid $25 for Sunshine.
For S-Off users, you just flash a small firmware package, and that's it. No data loss. No relocking the bootloader. No reflashing recovery. No re-rooting.
It really is worth the price in the amount of time and hassle saved through the lifetime of the phone.
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OK so this is where I've heard different.. There apparently isn't any need to return to stock so think you may need to read the originating post yourself mate
Otherwise how would the tool mentioned in the second post work? Appreciate you saying all that but it doesn't help my query.
As for sunshine I completely disagree, I've had every single htc bar two since the G1 and I've had S-off on all of them where available so I know the S-off method well, and have made a lot of donations to developers over the years, I also buy all my apps and support Devs when they deserve it for apps.
In regards to sunshine, I paid for this app for my m9 less than a year ago, I get one license, I can't use this for my 10 and I'll have another phone soon so see little point, they should offer more than one unlock for £25 and the only reason why they've got away with this daylight robbery is because they've monopolised the market, I'm sure I'm not the the only person who's noticed this.
Anyway, I'll wait to hear from someone who knows about the signed firmwares and how to install them. The tool can do it, so there must be a manual way, Id prefer to do that as I've had problems with tools in the past and with firmware you really want to get it right.
dladz said:
OK so this is where I've heard different.. There apparently isn't any need to return to stock so think you may need to read the originating post yourself mate
Otherwise how would the tool mentioned in the second post work? Appreciate you saying all that but it doesn't help my query.
As for sunshine I completely disagree, I've had every single htc bar two since the G1 and I've had S-off on all of them where available so I know the S-off method well, and have made a lot of donations to developers over the years, I also buy all my apps and support Devs when they deserve it for apps.
In regards to sunshine, I paid for this app for my m9 less than a year ago, I get one license, I can't use this for my 10 and I'll have another phone soon so see little point, they should offer more than one unlock for £25 and the only reason why they've got away with this daylight robbery is because they've monopolised the market, I'm sure I'm not the the only person who's noticed this.
Anyway, I'll wait to hear from someone who knows about the signed firmwares and how to install them. The tool can do it, so there must be a manual way, Id prefer to do that as I've had problems with tools in the past and with firmware you really want to get it right.
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I think you misunderstood me. I'm sure there is a thread somewhere here with signed firmware (there is for M8), but I don't know of it. If I did, I would have linked you there.
But you asked if anyone could give you help, so I offered you a way to do it.
Even if you find a signed firmware.zip, you'll still need to re-lock your bootloader since you are S-On.
You might as well save some time searching and just run the RUU
xunholyx said:
I think you misunderstood me. I'm sure there is a thread somewhere here with signed firmware (there is for M8), but I don't know of it. If I did, I would have linked you there.
But you asked if anyone could give you help, so I offered you a way to do it.
Even if you find a signed firmware.zip, you'll still need to re-lock your bootloader since you are S-On.
You might as well save some time searching and just run the RUU
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I'll check around, was speaking with @LeeDroid a while ago, can't remember him saying relock the bootloader, I'll ask him.
I'm pretty sure there is a way. Can't see that tool in the second post relocking your bootloader.
dladz said:
I'll check around, was speaking with @LeeDroid a while ago, can't remember him saying relock the bootloader, I'll ask him.
I'm pretty sure there is a way. Can't see that tool in the second post relocating your bootloader.
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Actually, I have been following the method of @krassermensch's since before he started a thread about it. He posted to a different firmware thread about the method, and I've been curious about it since. In his OP he states that you need an unlocked bootloader, so his method is probably your best solution. I haven't tried it myself as I have always been S-Off on my HTC phones.
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Have come mate, but I've asked some other things plus there is apparently a way to do it without the use of a tool.
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My tool is on GitHub, read the content of the batch files and you know how to do it
https://github.com/nico151999/Firmware-Update-Tool-HTC10
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My tool is on GitHub, read the content of the batch files and you know how to do it
https://github.com/nico151999/Firmware-Update-Tool-HTC10
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Thanks :good:
xunholyx said:
Actually, I have been following the method of @krassermensch's since before he started a thread about it. He posted to a different firmware thread about the method, and I've been curious about it since. In his OP he states that you need an unlocked bootloader, so his method is probably your best solution. I haven't tried it myself as I have always been S-Off on my HTC phones.
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yea same here man, looking at the tools code it seems that it asks you to back up first.
I'll check it out in the morning.
Thanks chaps
dladz said:
yea same here man, looking at the tools code it seems that it asks you to back up first.
I'll check it out in the morning.
Thanks chaps
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The backup is necessary as the firmware update files overwrite the recovery and the boot partitions...
Hi all,
My phone keeps crashing and rebooting. Every time it comes back, it needs to resign on to wifi (retype in WPA), downloads a file calle "how-to" (which I can't find), and have to resign into Google. By the time it accomplishes all this, it crashes and restarts the whole shabang again. Tried recovery mode and clearing, no difference.
It might be worth mentioning it boots into extreme power saving mode too.
Is the phone modified (unlocked bootloader, root, custom ROM, etc.) or is it stock?
On the bootloader screen, what is the OS number?
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Is the phone modified (unlocked bootloader, root, custom ROM, etc.) or is it stock?
On the bootloader screen, what is the OS number?
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It is stock. Tried to root it but it didn't take. Don't know which version as it is stuck in a loop currently. It seems to me this is a hardware problem though.
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It is stock. Tried to root it but it didn't take.
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Need more details on that. How did you try to root, what exact steps did you perform, where did you get stuck and why, etc.
Always provide as many details as possible when asking for help and answering our questions.
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Don't know which version as it is stuck in a loop currently.
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If its stuck in a loop (rebooting) then simply hold volume down, and don't let go. The next time it reboots, it will go to bootloader (then you can let go of vol down).
From there, tell us what OS number it says on the bootloader screen, near the top.
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It seems to me this is a hardware problem though.
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What makes you think that? You haven't provided any details or evidence that would support the statement.
Its possible its a hardware issue. But based on what little you've said, its perfectly possible its a software issue. So be optimistic, unless you have specific evidence to think otherwise.
When it gets stuck in a loop, holding down VOL DOWN does nothing. The only way to get to the boot loader is to go to SETTINGS>POWER OPTIONS and disable fast boot. Then hopefully it shuts down fully and doesn't crash and reboot in the process. Pain in the ass.
The OS is 3.28.605.4
carljames0603 said:
When it gets stuck in a loop, holding down VOL DOWN does nothing. The only way to get to the boot loader is to go to SETTINGS>POWER OPTIONS and disable fast boot. Then hopefully it shuts down fully and doesn't crash and reboot in the process.
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This is false. That setting only applies when the phone is powered off; since in that condition the phone was not truly powered off (just a deep sleep mode). A reboot is always a reboot.
I know this for fact, because back when I was on KitKat (and on past devices - the "fast boot" power setting was removed after KitKat) I never ever bothered to turn off the "fast boot" feature. I was able to get to bootloader whenever I wanted by rebooting (not power off) and then holding vol down. Worked every time.
Hold down the vol down button during the next reboot cycle, and it will go to bootloader. It may be that some set of conditions is just making you think what you posted is true. But try not to get the "timing" right. Just hold the vol down, and don't let go. It will go to bootloader, if its actually bootlooping.
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Also, you never answered my previous question, how far you got with the rooting, and what steps you performed exactly. Is the bootloader LOCKED, UNLOCKED, or RELOCKED?
When you do go to bootloader, it stays there (doesn't reboot)?
redpoint73 said:
This is false. That setting only applies when the phone is powered off; since in that condition the phone was not truly powered off (just a deep sleep mode). A reboot is always a reboot.
I know this for fact, because back when I was on KitKat (and on past devices - the "fast boot" power setting was removed after KitKat) I never ever bothered to turn off the "fast boot" feature. I was able to get to bootloader whenever I wanted by rebooting (not power off) and then holding vol down. Worked every time.
Hold down the vol down button during the next reboot cycle, and it will go to bootloader. It may be that some set of conditions is just making you think what you posted is true. But try not to get the "timing" right. Just hold the vol down, and don't let go. It will go to bootloader, if its actually bootlooping.
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Also, you never answered my previous question, how far you got with the rooting, and what steps you performed exactly. Is the bootloader LOCKED, UNLOCKED, or RELOCKED?
When you do go to bootloader, it stays there (doesn't reboot)?
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It's not false, because that's what is happening. I hold down the button the whole time and it will go through the whole process and never go to the bootloader.
Either way, sorry I missed the question. Not very far, it crashes before to long. I tried downloading the SU app as prescribed in the site, but can't get it on the device itself.
The bootloader is locked, and it stays there until I push it to reboot.
carljames0603 said:
Either way, sorry I missed the question. Not very far, it crashes before to long. I tried downloading the SU app as prescribed in the site, but can't get it on the device itself.
The bootloader is locked.
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Nowhere will you find a guide for this device, that tells you to use an SU app. That isn't the proper way to root this phone. You need to flash SU/SuperSU, and you need custom recovery to do that. And for that, you need an unlocked bootloader, which for your device (Verizon version M8) requires s-off.
Or there is the kingroot method, which has some mixed results.
In any case, locked bootloader is good. Since my recommendation would be to RUU to full stock image, and see if that fixes your reboot problem. If not, then you are probably correct that its a hardware issue.
You can get the RUUs from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-htc-one-m8/general/official-ruu1-55-605-2-t2883845
Not only will this get you on a full stock image (which if its a software problem, will fix it) but you can get to a more updated version (yours is really outdated).
You may need to find and flash the Marshmallow 6.21.605.3 firmware (not sure where to find that, offhand), before you can falsh the Marshmallow RUU. But otherwise, you can certainly flash the Lollipop RUU.
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carljames0603 said:
It's not false, because that's what is happening. I hold down the button the whole time and it will go through the whole process and never go to the bootloader.
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Maybe its not actually rebooting, then; but doing something like just rebooting the Android shell? But that would be interesting, and not something I've seen before.
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Nowhere will you find a guide for this device, that tells you to use an SU app. That isn't the proper way to root this phone. You need to flash SU/SuperSU, and you need custom recovery to do that. And for that, you need an unlocked bootloader, which for your device (Verizon version M8) requires s-off.
Or there is the kingroot method, which has some mixed results.
In any case, locked bootloader is good. Since my recommendation would be to RUU to full stock image, and see if that fixes your reboot problem. If not, then you are probably correct that its a hardware issue.
You can get the RUUs from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-htc-one-m8/general/official-ruu1-55-605-2-t2883845
Not only will this get you on a full stock image (which if its a software problem, will fix it) but you can get to a more updated version (yours is really outdated).
You may need to find and flash the Marshmallow 6.21.605.3 firmware (not sure where to find that, offhand), before you can falsh the Marshmallow RUU. But otherwise, you can certainly flash the Lollipop RUU.
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Maybe its not actually rebooting, then; but doing something like just rebooting the Android shell? But that would be interesting, and not something I've seen before.
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Sorry, app as the wrong word. I tried several different methods but none was an actual app. I did try using something that came from the HTC website (RUU_M8_UL_M60_SENSE70_MR_BrightstarUS_WWE_6.12.1540.4), but the phone would crash every time. It said to use the program while it was on bootloader, but I don't think I did it write because it still couldn't find the phone via USB.
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Sorry, app as the wrong word. I tried several different methods but none was an actual app. I did try using something that came from the HTC website (RUU_M8_UL_M60_SENSE70_MR_BrightstarUS_WWE_6.12.1540.4), but the phone would crash every time. It said to use the program while it was on bootloader, but I don't think I did it write because it still couldn't find the phone via USB.
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did you read the post you quoted ?
redpoint73 said clearly what you need and where to find
you used a different RUU and it will not accepted by your device ( in red above )
carljames0603 said:
Sorry, app as the wrong word. I tried several different methods but none was an actual app.
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Complete lack of correct terminology or any meaningful details, means you haven't provided any actual information on what "methods" you tried to root. You say you tried several different methods, but don't provide any information on what those were. You say an SU app, when you don't mean an SU app (SU zip? SuperSU zip? - which is not the same).
Further, you posted that you "downloading the SU app as prescribed in the site". What website? How are we supposed to have any idea what you are talking about? Please understand, that your posts are vague to the point, that they don't actually provide any real information.
If you want proper help on this website, in general, you need to be specific, provide proper details, and user the right terminology.
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(RUU_M8_UL_M60_SENSE70_MR_BrightstarUS_WWE_6.12.1540.4), but the phone would crash every time. It said to use the program while it was on bootloader, but I don't think I did it write because it still couldn't find the phone via USB.
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As the previous response indicated, this isn't the right RUU for your device. Why would you try to use this? Especially since the proper RUU for your Verizon version M8 was already provided in one of my previous responses? It seems you are just guessing around for solutions (which is a recipe for disaster). You have no reason to think the RUU you listed would work on your device. The version number is all wrong, and it says Brightstar US (which is the US Developer's Edition of the M8). It isn't intended for your device, won't work, and if you flashed it successfully, it would cause your phone's SIM to stop working (radio brick - possibly permanent).
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Complete lack of correct terminology or any meaningful details, means you haven't provided any actual information on what "methods" you tried to root. You say you tried several different methods, but don't provide any information on what those were. You say an SU app, when you don't mean an SU app (SU zip? SuperSU zip? - which is not the same).
Further, you posted that you "downloading the SU app as prescribed in the site". What website? How are we supposed to have any idea what you are talking about? Please understand, that your posts are vague to the point, that they don't actually provide any real information.
If you want proper help on this website, in general, you need to be specific, provide proper details, and user the right terminology.
As the previous response indicated, this isn't the right RUU for your device. Why would you try to use this? Especially since the proper RUU for your Verizon version M8 was already provided in one of my previous responses? It seems you are just guessing around for solutions (which is a recipe for disaster). You have no reason to think the RUU you listed would work on your device. The version number is all wrong, and it says Brightstar US (which is the US Developer's Edition of the M8). It isn't intended for your device, won't work, and if you flashed it successfully, it would cause your phone's SIM to stop working (radio brick - possibly permanent).
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Alright, clearly I'm not knowledgeable in this type of repair. I apologize for using the wrong terminology, I'm scatter brained and names often elude me. Yes, I apparently used the wrong program to flash my ROM, either way it didn't work. In the end it doesn't matter, I'm throwing in the towel and getting a new phone. Go ahead and delete this thread as I won't be using this forum anymore. You're a ****.
carljames0603 said:
Alright, clearly I'm not knowledgeable in this type of repair. I apologize for using the wrong terminology, I'm scatter brained and names often elude me. Yes, I apparently used the wrong program to flash my ROM, either way it didn't work. In the end it doesn't matter, I'm throwing in the towel and getting a new phone. Go ahead and delete this thread as I won't be using this forum anymore. You're a ****.
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That's unfortunate, as your issue is probably completely fixable. All you need to do is follow the instructions already provided. Myself and others have taken our time, at no benefit to ourselves, in order to try to help you and others.
Any critique given by me was not mean to insult or attack, and if you read my post there is nothing in there that constitutes a personal attack or flaming (I even said "please") - while you on the other hand can't claim such a statement to be true. A constructive criticism of your posts is not the same as attacking a person (which you did). The intent was for us to obtain the proper information so that we can better understand what you did, in order to help; and hopefully to improve the quality of your subsequent posts (but that didn't happen).
You can try to learn from your mistakes and expand your knowledge; or you can complain and continue to be ignorant. Your choice.