I have seen a lot of threads about this phone, but a lot of them are for carrier versions that are hacked. I have a htc one m8 GPE, and I rooted it due to lack of patients. I want to know how to unroot it and go back to stock android, I have been working on this for days with little luck, Can someone please link me to a thread on how to flash my phone back to stock?? Thanks in advance!!!
There you go http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708589
iTchill said:
There you go http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708589
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Thanks, but that will not reset my bootloader will it? I am using teamwin right now and want to remove that, but do not know how
The RUU will wipe everything and return your phone to factory defaults.
Elisha said:
The RUU will wipe everything and return your phone to factory defaults.
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I will try this now, thank you!!!
Arggg, team win recovery project seems to not be letting me do this install, it keeps failing. Any ideas?
You don't use the recovery to flash the RUU. Follow the instructions on the RUU thread.
If you have never fastboot anything your probably crying in a corner sucking your thumb right now ...dont be scared !! Its easier than it looks , anybody with a brain who can read can do it , good luck ?
Elisha said:
You don't use the recovery to flash the RUU. Follow the instructions on the RUU thread.
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Now it wont boot right. It hangs and then shows this screen.
thestardash said:
Now it wont boot right. It hangs and then shows this screen.
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Seriously dude read the instructions properly before u cry and whine about bricking your device. For starters you should be in fastboot usb mode just read the instructions or if your to lazy to read don't do it at all
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We will not hold your hand through the process when there are guides out there to follow its really simple once you read it all
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Seriously dude read the instructions properly before u cry and whine about bricking your device. For starters you should be in fastboot usb mode just read the instructions or if your to lazy to read don't do it at all
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We will not hold your hand through the process when there are guides out there to follow its really simple once you read it all
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I did read what was said and did what I was told, please dont get mad. I am just trying to understand. It loads the wile then you have to reboot and it does nothing.
What's all the invalid version info about? Nonetheless, I can't say I have seen a HBoot look like that before without the other settings. Usually they are there. I am thinking it's corrupt.
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souljasteve84 said:
Seriously dude read the instructions properly before u cry and whine about bricking your device. For starters you should be in fastboot usb mode just read the instructions or if your to lazy to read don't do it at all
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We will not hold your hand through the process when there are guides out there to follow its really simple once you read it all
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You mad bro? Did you look at the pic? It's a problem. Please enlighten him as to HOW to get to fastboot usb with that. AND to follow that guide, you need S-Off, if you did look at the pic you would see the OP does not have that. Remember we were all new at this once and needed help too.
I know I am a fool but I cannot seem to remove root, Will someone please help me?
here is a screen shot of what happens, please help me. Also I do not have S-off, that may be an issue?
thestardash said:
here is a screen shot of what happens, please help me. Also I do not have S-off, that may be an issue?
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The requirements in the beginning of the thread says that you need to have an unlocked bootloader and S-Off. You can't change to the Google Play Edition with S-On.
Ok, I need to get s off to undo this right? how do I get that?
thestardash said:
Ok, I need to get s off to undo this right? how do I get that?
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Since it wasn't able to flash the zip file, everything should have stayed normal. You won't have to undo anything.
I got it back to stock and working now, thank you!
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hi guys im new to here
I just got an new lg optimus g from rogers yesterday. I would like to root it. I couldnt find any guild for the rogers one. Can you guys post me an step by step guide?
There's not that many threads for you to go through.... Did you even bother looking?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2007961
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im totally new to this sorry. i looked for a while yes and coudlnt find it. thanks for your post tho. can you explain me how to use this rogers file?
cannot find path
im getting the messege --The system cannot find the path specified-- i have got the right usb drivers , i tried to uninstall and install still the same...
any solution? Im using RunMe.bat
you need to root your phone before you unlock the bootloader.
Root and Unlock Bootloader
1. Visit http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1886460 for Rooting instructions thanks to Bin4ry
2. Visit http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2007961 for Bootloader unlocking instructions thanks to Shelnutt2 and Team Codefire
not working
it seems every thing i try to run says cannot find path trying for hours now. thanks for the links but they says error page not found. Im sure they work, but somehow i cant get my phone detected from them.
done!!
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you need to root your phone before you unlock the bootloader.
Root and Unlock Bootloader
1. Visit http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1886460 for Rooting instructions thanks to Bin4ry
2. Visit http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2007961 for Bootloader unlocking instructions thanks to Shelnutt2 and Team Codefire
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THX finally got it rooted and unlocked the bootloader So now i found the stock recovery on here to download. Can you tell me how to install this in case something messes up??
thanks
massih88 said:
im totally new to this sorry. i looked for a while yes and coudlnt find it. thanks for your post tho. can you explain me how to use this rogers file?
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If you look here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34345261&postcount=1
All the information is there. Make sure you read everything before doing anything.
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hi guys im new to here
I just got an new lg optimus g from rogers yesterday. I would like to root it. I couldnt find any guild for the rogers one. Can you guys post me an step by step guide?
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If you take your time and read properly, the answer is so close it can bite. The link is in the first post where download the file!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34345261&postcount=1
This way you wont have to look.
I don't mean to be snark but there are too many questions from people who don't look properly and rather someone else do the work for them!
thanks
cparsonscan said:
If you look here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34345261&postcount=1
All the information is there. Make sure you read everything before doing anything.
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If you take your time and read properly, the answer is so close it can bite. The link is in the first post where download the file!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34345261&postcount=1
This way you wont have to look.
I don't mean to be snark but there are too many questions from people who don't look properly and rather someone else do the work for them!
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ok thanks for these links. I have rooted it and unlocked it like explained on the link. I was on an galaxy s3 before. Was easier on that lol. So i had to use cdm comments and after getting the massage (path not found) i figured out to change the path and all good for now. CM tho dosnt work. i can get into cm recovery but it wont let me back up. it says no path. I tried goo manager and it works. i could backup. so now the problem is that i cant uninstall system apps. im using root uninstaller and tried a few other tools. it wont work. Did i miss something? the other thing is im getting weak signal strength compered to my s3. Half as much bars. My battery drains crazy fast on that device i dont know why Im starting missing my s3(
again thanks for the links im new on here and trying to learn
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
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Does it say s-on or s-off in bootloader
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It says S-ON.
Thank you for responding!
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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?
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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?
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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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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?
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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
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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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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.
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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.
I have the lg g4 h815 international model. It is rooted and has the boot loader unlocked, I manually upgraded to android 6.0 and then a few weeks or months after I was just on a normal day. So I turned my phone off, then when I needed to turn it back on it failed to start up only showing the lg logo with the boot loader unlocked sign in the top left. I tried all that I knew how to. I went into TWRP recovery and wiped all the data from it. I tried to boot up but it would not and it said that I have no OS installed, however I was sure I did. So }I tried the kdz method of restoring my phone but the lg flash tool 2014 seemed to not respond instantly.
Next I tried downloading the stock files and stock ROM and tried to flash them, but when I attempted to flash them using TWRP it froze and went back to the LG logo screen with the boot loader sign in the top left and it wont let me do anything. I can still go into download mode and recovery though. I have tried every method I know of and I am really stuck. If someone knows how to fix it then please reply, thank you.
If anyone knows how to fix it then please reply, thank you.
When u wiped u prob wiped all download a custom rom and put it on sd card the in twrp install it should be good to go
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uxkghost said:
If anyone knows how to fix it then please reply, thank you.
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Try this
TheMadScientist420 said:
When u wiped u prob wiped all download a custom rom and put it on sd card the in twrp install it should be good to go
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Try this
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Thank you for responding
I tried this but when I attempt this, TWRP freezes and it takes me back to the LG logo with the boot loader unlocked sign. Because it keeps freezing I cannot restore a backup or download a custom ROM and I am stuck on what to do.
EDIT: Also when trying to use the kdz method the lg flash tool 2014 just fails and force closes.
By chance u aint got the 505 serial number device do u there was a sorta recal on a few devicez if im not mistaken and im actually new to this device but i had g3 and it was a common problem on g3 for bat to go bad try dl rom and installing it while plugged in to power source other than that im not fortunate enough to have bl unlock and twrp or i might be able to give some more assistance
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By chance u aint got the 505 serial number device do u there was a sorta recal on a few devicez if im not mistaken and im actually new to this device but i had g3 and it was a common problem on g3 for bat to go bad try dl rom and installing it while plugged in to power source other than that im not fortunate enough to have bl unlock and twrp or i might be able to give some more assistance
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I have the 505 serial number, would it be helpful for me to tell you it?
It might still be waranties by lg there was a bootloop issue with those serial numz if im not mistaken lg done a recall. Id search on it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-g4/general/lg-sprint-admit-hardware-issue-t3215396
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It might still be waranties by lg there was a bootloop issue with those serial numz if im not mistaken lg done a recall. Id search on it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-g4/general/lg-sprint-admit-hardware-issue-t3215396
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But if I have unlocked the boot loader and rooted it will it void the warranty?
Ule have to look its a noted hardware failure so maybe not
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Ule have to look its a noted hardware failure so maybe not
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Thank you for all your help. But now I am stuck with a broken phone, no money to buy new one and I do not know what to do. But thank you for all the help you gave me.
uxkghost said:
Thank you for all your help. But now I am stuck with a broken phone, no money to buy new one and I do not know what to do. But thank you for all the help you gave me.
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Now like i said im new to this device there still mey be hope this is just what ive come across so far plus helps keep ure thread to the top so maybe someone with more knowledge may come along and answer better
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It could be corupted somewhere which can easliy happen to. Im just not yet familiar with all the issues like i was on g2 and g3
If anyone knows how to fix it then please reply.
uxkghost said:
If anyone knows how to fix it then please reply.
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You can try method which mentioned here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/help/lg-g4-stuck-bootloop-t3268734/page25
Read two last pages.
So, if you've seen my post yesterday, you'll probably noticed I wanted to unlock my device's bootloader without any success... Oh well, at least I tried, still hopefully someone will do it (steadfaster x we're counting on you!!)
Anyway, at least help me fix this other issue: Everytime I turn on my phone this error comes up:
Any help?
TheBloodEagle27 said:
So, if you've seen my post yesterday, you'll probably noticed I wanted to unlock my device's bootloader without any success... Oh well, at least I tried, still hopefully someone will do it (steadfaster x we're counting on you!!)
Anyway, at least help me fix this other issue: Everytime I turn on my phone this error comes up:
Any help?
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what u do cross flash a firmware?
TheMadScientist420 said:
what u do cross flash a firmware?
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I guess, it was a long time ago, I don't really remember
ive never had the prob but this might start u in the rite direction
http://amazhack.blogspot.com/2016/04/how-to-fix-error-like-nt-code.html
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TheBloodEagle27 said:
I guess, it was a long time ago, I don't really remember
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forgot to quote u in it