[Q] converted vzw M8 to Tmo, but can't update firmware - One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey everyone,
new here and to rooting/flashing in general.
I've somewhat successfully converted my verizon M8 to work on Tmobile by using weaksauce 2.0 to root, then Sunshine to gain S-off. Flashed TRWP custom recovery with flashify, backed up my stock vzw setup (4.4.4), then flashed ViperoneM8 with tmobile extras to the phone. The phone works great 90% of the time on Tmo, with 4gLTE, mms, sms, wifi all working. But I will get random dropped general mobile service (no data, can't make calls, text won't go through). This is easily fixed with airplane mode toggle.
Sooo, I wanted to see how other roms work on my phone with Tmobile service, specifically ARHD 34.0 and/or change phone to developer edition and upgrade to Lollipop. But both roms require prerequisite upgrading of firmware. My phone won't let me change the firmware via ADB or RUU. I've tried changing to superCID and going back to relocked mode, but still won't work. I get error 155 when attempting to upgrade via RUU and cannot find firmware.zip when using adv/fastboot.
I came across an old thread about other rooted models that suggest upgrading the HBOOT. Can anyone verify this suggestion and guide me toward which specific HBOOT software to change to?
Thanks for the help,
-Ant

Tritan84 said:
Hey everyone,
new here and to rooting/flashing in general.
I've somewhat successfully converted my verizon M8 to work on Tmobile by using weaksauce 2.0 to root, then Sunshine to gain S-off. Flashed TRWP custom recovery with flashify, backed up my stock vzw setup (4.4.4), then flashed ViperoneM8 with tmobile extras to the phone. The phone works great 90% of the time on Tmo, with 4gLTE, mms, sms, wifi all working. But I will get random dropped general mobile service (no data, can't make calls, text won't go through). This is easily fixed with airplane mode toggle.
Sooo, I wanted to see how other roms work on my phone with Tmobile service, specifically ARHD 34.0 and/or change phone to developer edition and upgrade to Lollipop. But both roms require prerequisite upgrading of firmware. My phone won't let me change the firmware via ADB or RUU. I've tried changing to superCID and going back to relocked mode, but still won't work. I get error 155 when attempting to upgrade via RUU and cannot find firmware.zip when using adv/fastboot.
I came across an old thread about other rooted models that suggest upgrading the HBOOT. Can anyone verify this suggestion and guide me toward which specific HBOOT software to change to?
Thanks for the help,
-Ant
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If your stock was 4.4.4, your firmware and hboot should be fine to run ARHD. I don't think that WWE firmware (x.xx.401.x) is compatible with T-Mo (x.xx.531.x). The firmware you have now (3.32.531.2?) will be fine.

xunholyx said:
If your stock was 4.4.4, your firmware and hboot should be fine to run ARHD. I don't think that WWE firmware (x.xx.401.x) is compatible with T-Mo (x.xx.531.x). The firmware you have now (3.32.531.2?) will be fine.
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I'll go ahead and try to flash ARHD 34 and see how it goes on TMo. It does say that firmware upgrade should be done prior. Think I'll run in to the wifi/network issues?

Tritan84 said:
I'll go ahead and try to flash ARHD 34 and see how it goes on TMo. It does say that firmware upgrade should be done prior. Think I'll run in to the wifi/network issues?
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You shouldn't have wifi issues. ViperOne is building a Lollipop version right now, and 4.4.4 firmware works fine with it.
The ARHD thread does recommend a full wipe with the non-matching firmware/ROM base though.

xunholyx said:
You shouldn't have wifi issues. ViperOne is building a Lollipop version right now, and 4.4.4 firmware works fine with it.
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OK cool. I'll give it a shot. I really like the Viperone rom, but it's just annoying to have a random loss of network a couple times a day and having to toggle airplane mode. Any thoughts on why that would be happening?

Tritan84 said:
OK cool. I'll give it a shot. I really like the Viperone rom, but it's just annoying to have a random loss of network a couple times a day and having to toggle airplane mode. Any thoughts on why that would be happening?
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Probably because of the conversion from Verizon to T-Mo.

xunholyx said:
Probably because of the conversion from Verizon to T-Mo.
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EMERGENCY!! stuck in bootloader/fastboot loop! Won't allow me to go into recovery. Won't allow factory reset. The ROM said it installed succesfully. Banner says modified/Relocked. trying to unlock via htcdev unlock code but fastboot says cannot load 'Unlock_code.bin'
Please help

Tritan84 said:
EMERGENCY!! stuck in bootloader/fastboot loop! Won't allow me to go into recovery. Won't allow factory reset. The ROM said it installed succesfully. Banner says modified/Relocked. trying to unlock via htcdev unlock code but fastboot says cannot load 'Unlock_code.bin'
Please help
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Oh man, what did you do? In your bootloader under OS is your firmware number. Is it still your old firmware? I don't know how you re-locked.
If you are in fastboot, type fastboot reboot-recovery and see if that works.

xunholyx said:
Oh man, what did you do? In your bootloader under OS is your firmware number. Is it still your old firmware? I don't know how you re-locked.
If you are in fastboot, type fastboot reboot-recovery and see if that works.
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OS-3.28.605.4 (4.16.1540.8)
when i put in fastboot reboot-recovery, just a long list of commands show up

Tritan84 said:
OS-3.28.605.4 (4.16.1540.8)
when i put in fastboot reboot-recovery, just a long list of commands show up
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I was relocked previously trying to update firmware. I completely forgot to unlock it before the ROM flash. I would assume the ROM wouldnt flash though if the phone was relocked. I'm still S-off. Fastboot isn't recognizing the files i want to flash. Won't flash the unlock code. Wouldn't flash a zip file before when trying to update firmware. Can I somehow fix why fastboot isn't flashing files, then try to use unlock code?

possible progress?? I wasn't in the correct file to fastboot flash files. I moved the unlock code download to the correct file as flashboot, then flashed it. It says "unlock token check successfully." but now it seems the phone is stuck in white htc screen. Is it ok to power down the phone when in this screen? maybe loading the software from new ROM?
so I went ahead and powered down the phone. Still S-off. Now has UNLOCKED banner, but behaving the same. Stuck in bootloader loop. Won't allow me to get into recovery

Tritan84 said:
I was relocked previously trying to update firmware. I completely forgot to unlock it before the ROM flash. I would assume the ROM wouldnt flash though if the phone was relocked. I'm still S-off. Fastboot isn't recognizing the files i want to flash. Won't flash the unlock code. Wouldn't flash a zip file before when trying to update firmware. Can I somehow fix why fastboot isn't flashing files, then try to use unlock code?
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Okay. Being S-Off you don't need to lock your bootloader to flash firmware. But since you were trying to flash Developer Edition firmware, you would have to flash a stock Dev Ed backup first, and change your MID and CID.
Leave your phone plugged into your PC.
Go here and follow the option 2 instructions. You want the APP/EXE version to download. It should fix you up.

where do you people come from..you're a self proclaimed noob who has executed an unsupported carrier switch, which ends up with a half functional device as a result.. and then you decide to crank the up the hilarity to warp drive stupid by flashing ANOTHHER unsupported ROM combination on top.
the random signal dropping is most certainly a result of this conversion as I have a couple of related support tickets saying the same.
you should be thankful that unholy is so patient and willing to help.. and that we know he has nothing better to do

xunholyx said:
Okay. Being S-Off you don't need to lock your bootloader to flash firmware. But since you were trying to flash Developer Edition firmware, you would have to flash a stock Dev Ed backup first, and change your MID and CID.
Leave your phone plugged into your PC.
Go here and follow the option 2 instructions. You want the APP/EXE version to download. It should fix you up.
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I Got ERROR [130]: Model ID Error
The firmware update utility cannot update your android phone.
Please get the correct Firmware update utility and try again.
I should note that when I got to the prompt to upgrade current firmware to new firmware.....the new firmware was not a sequence of numbers. It looked like random symbols.

nitephlight said:
where do you people come from..you're a self proclaimed noob who has executed an unsupported carrier switch, which ends up with a half functional device as a result.. and then you decide to crank the up the hilarity to warp drive stupid by flashing ANOTHHER unsupported ROM combination on top.
the random signal dropping is most certainly a result of this conversion as I have a couple of related support tickets saying the same.
you should be thankful that unholy is so patient and willing to help.. and that we know he has nothing better to do
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I truly do appreciate Unholy's help. He's been great.
I've definitely been humbled by this experience.

Tritan84 said:
I truly do appreciate Unholy's help. He's been great.
I've definitely been humbled by this experience.
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I'm not going to be able to come up with a solution tonight. Sorry. I'm going to have to consult with someone who is more of a firmware expert than I am. And the guy whom I will be talking to is probably just waking up (lives in Germany). I'll get back to you as soon as I can. Crappy, I know.
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Tritan84 said:
I Got ERROR [130]: Model ID Error
The firmware update utility cannot update your android phone.
Please get the correct Firmware update utility and try again.
I should note that when I got to the prompt to upgrade current firmware to new firmware.....the new firmware was not a sequence of numbers. It looked like random symbols.
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You probably just have to change your MID back to M8_VZW. There are tutorials on xda. It's 11pm here and I get up at 4:30. I'm tired and need to sleep. Like I said, sorry. I'll give you more help tomorrow if you don't figure it out before hand on your own.

xunholyx said:
I'm not going to be able to come up with a solution tonight. Sorry. I'm going to have to consult with someone who is more of a firmware expert than I am. And the guy whom I will be talking to is probably just waking up (lives in Germany). I'll get back to you as soon as I can. Crappy, I know.
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You probably just have to change your MID back to M8_VZW. There are tutorials on xda. It's 11pm here and I get up at 4:30. I'm tired and need to sleep. Like I said, sorry. I'll give you more help tomorrow if you don't figure it out before hand on your own.
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I think you're right. I've tried to search how to change modelid via fastboot since I can't boot the phone to run adb, but all the tutorials seem to be based on using adb. Is their a way to change via fastboot only?

SUCCESS! Well, I was able to reinstall TWRP via the appropriate adb/fastboot commands and flash my nandroid backup.
Unholy, I know you mentioned doing this command, but I did not know I had to put the .img file name within that command....result of being such a noob. You were awesome and I greatly appreciate you help.

Tritan84 said:
SUCCESS! Well, I was able to reinstall TWRP via the appropriate adb/fastboot commands and flash my nandroid backup.
Unholy, I know you mentioned doing this command, but I did not know I had to put the .img file name within that command....result of being such a noob. You were awesome and I greatly appreciate you help.
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Cool. I glad you got everything sorted. :good:

Yeah and the guy from Germany doesn't have the time to look into this anyway...

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[Q] Unlocked Sprint update

Hello everyone!
I would greatly appreciate if someone could show the right way to get my phone fully functional;
SPRINT HTC ONE M8
GSM SIM UNLOCKED for use on GSM networks
S-OFF
Rooted
TWRP
HBOOT 3.18.0.0000
RADIO 1.08.20.0612_4
CID-11111111
software version: 2.16.654.4
android: 4.4.3.
Issue:
1. I can not install any OTA updates, and the notification keeps popping out.
2. Mobile data is just not working properly even though I did everything as said here;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-htc-one-m8/general/enabling-3g-umts-countries-t2847461
As I did my research, it was some kind of a major bug on this series of Sprint M8 phones with breakdowns in mobile data. However, since I can not get any updates, the problem perists.
I tried installing custom ROM's, but so far ARHD 22 didn't even boot and LiquidSmooth couldn't detect the SIM card at all.
I know there are quite a few tutorials and "how-to" threads explaining all you need to know about RUU, cusotm ROM's, etc. However if someone could tell me what exactly to do and in which order (return to stock, then update?) I would greatly appreciate it.
Many many thanks!
domt91 said:
Hello everyone!
I would greatly appreciate if someone could show the right way to get my phone fully functional;
SPRINT HTC ONE M8
GSM SIM UNLOCKED for use on GSM networks
S-OFF
Rooted
TWRP
HBOOT 3.18.0.0000
RADIO 1.08.20.0612_4
CID-11111111
software version: 2.16.654.4
android: 4.4.3.
Issue:
1. I can not install any OTA updates, and the notification keeps popping out.
2. Mobile data is just not working properly even though I did everything as said here;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-htc-one-m8/general/enabling-3g-umts-countries-t2847461
As I did my research, it was some kind of a major bug on this series of Sprint M8 phones with breakdowns in mobile data. However, since I can not get any updates, the problem perists.
I tried installing custom ROM's, but so far ARHD 22 didn't even boot and LiquidSmooth couldn't detect the SIM card at all.
I know there are quite a few tutorials and "how-to" threads explaining all you need to know about RUU, cusotm ROM's, etc. However if someone could tell me what exactly to do and in which order (return to stock, then update?) I would greatly appreciate it.
Many many thanks!
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You need a stock recovery to flash the OTA.
domt91 said:
Hello everyone!
I would greatly appreciate if someone could show the right way to get my phone fully functional;
SPRINT HTC ONE M8
GSM SIM UNLOCKED for use on GSM networks
S-OFF
Rooted
TWRP
HBOOT 3.18.0.0000
RADIO 1.08.20.0612_4
CID-11111111
software version: 2.16.654.4
android: 4.4.3.
Issue:
1. I can not install any OTA updates, and the notification keeps popping out.
2. Mobile data is just not working properly even though I did everything as said here;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-htc-one-m8/general/enabling-3g-umts-countries-t2847461
As I did my research, it was some kind of a major bug on this series of Sprint M8 phones with breakdowns in mobile data. However, since I can not get any updates, the problem perists.
I tried installing custom ROM's, but so far ARHD 22 didn't even boot and LiquidSmooth couldn't detect the SIM card at all.
I know there are quite a few tutorials and "how-to" threads explaining all you need to know about RUU, cusotm ROM's, etc. However if someone could tell me what exactly to do and in which order (return to stock, then update?) I would greatly appreciate it.
Many many thanks!
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Easiest way to get it back to stock is just flash the Sprint H/K RUU. You can download it from HERE. Just run it and connect your phone when prompted and follow the instructions (I'd probably change your CID back to the Sprint one first to be on the safe side but as you're S-OFF it shouldn't be needed). You might also need HTC Sync Manager installed. If so, you can get it HERE
This process will wipe the phone completely so back up any data first but other than that you'll at least be back to stock and then troubleshoot any issues from there
Thanks
Many thanks to everyone.
Any chances of loosing the SIM UNLOCK when going back to stock completely?
Nope, that shouldn't be touched but as I've not had a SIM-locked device in years I can't say for certain
EddyOS said:
Nope, that shouldn't be touched but as I've not had a SIM-locked device in years I can't say for certain
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OK, many thanks!
:good:
domt91 said:
:good:
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Mine did the same this morning just flash twrp recovery and boot into it and you should be fine I don't know why it did this since I'm used to it popping up with a screen asking if I want to unlock boot loader but if it told you it was good then push twrp and you're good
tjeeeeee said:
Mine did the same this morning just flash twrp recovery and boot into it and you should be fine I don't know why it did this since I'm used to it popping up with a screen asking if I want to unlock boot loader but if it told you it was good then push twrp and you're good
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Yeah, I just did that, no problems at all.
Tried to delete the previous post, but you got ahead of me
Let's see if I can get the mobile data to work without flaws.
domt91 said:
Yeah, I just did that, no problems at all.
Tried to delete the previous post, but you got ahead of me
Let's see if I can get the mobile data to work without flaws.
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Are you trying to run any specific roms? I know with Sprint it's a bit limited
tjeeeeee said:
Are you trying to run any specific roms? I know with Sprint it's a bit limited
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I want to try ARHD v22
domt91 said:
I want to try ARHD v22
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Why not 34? Lol Sprint is up to date on its software you could just update to the lollipop firmware, and I could pull some of the files I've got to see if I can help you get it running, I'm on Leedroid right now so the process should be the same for ARHD.
tjeeeeee said:
Why not 34? Lol Sprint is up to date on its software you could just update to the lollipop firmware, and I could pull some of the files I've got to see if I can help you get it running, I'm on Leedroid right now so the process should be the same for ARHD.
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Sorry if some of my questions are a bit dum, I just got from a long trip and have been out of this all rooting busines for a while...
Do i need to install a new stock firmware from Sprint with Lolipop to get the 34 runing?
I have been told v34 won't be working with this software I have right now on the phone.
domt91 said:
Sorry if some of my questions are a bit dum, I just got from a long trip and have been out of this all rooting busines for a while...
Do i need to install a new stock firmware from Sprint with Lolipop to get the 34 runing?
I have been told v34 won't be working with this software I have right now on the phone.
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You can or you can go to the Sprint android development and flash the updated recovery since you are s-off and it'll permit you to flash lollipop roms without many issues but there is still the files that need to be modified for ARHD to work correctly like the boot.img and a few others.
tjeeeeee said:
You can or you can go to the Sprint android development and flash the updated recovery since you are s-off and it'll permit you to flash lollipop roms without many issues but there is still the files that need to be modified for ARHD to work correctly like the boot.img and a few others.
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I just installed ARHD, everything went well and when it rebooted, the phone won't turn on... just black screen.
Any ideas??
domt91 said:
I just installed ARHD, everything went well and when it rebooted, the phone won't turn on... just black screen.
Any ideas??
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Power+vol up for about 15 seconds then power+vol down to get into recovery. You cant flash it unless you swap out Sprint specific files otherwise you'll get what just happened or boot directly into boot loader.
Like I mentioned I can pull the files together and see if I can get it working for Sprint tonight when I get home but until then flash either fluent Rom or stock if you want lollipop or just flash bad boyz if you don't mind kitkat
tjeeeeee said:
Power+vol up for about 15 seconds then power+vol down to get into recovery. You cant flash it unless you swap out Sprint specific files otherwise you'll get what just happened or boot directly into boot loader.
Like I mentioned I can pull the files together and see if I can get it working for Sprint tonight when I get home but until then flash either fluent Rom or stock if you want lollipop or just flash bad boyz if you don't mind kitkat
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I will go with installation of
Sprint_HTC_One_M8_non-HK_4.20.651.2_RUU
Sounds good?
domt91 said:
I will go with installation of
Sprint_HTC_One_M8_non-HK_4.20.651.2_RUU
Sounds good?
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Yes and ill put the Sprint ARHD together tonight and test
tjeeeeee said:
Yes and ill put the Sprint ARHD together tonight and test
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Many thanks!
For me, the biggest issue is the mobile data breakdowns... I know I read somewhere a while ago it was an issue with some Sprint M8 models. I would like to get everything working w/o problems since it is GSM unlocked, and via QPST I unlocked all the bands.
domt91 said:
Many thanks!
For me, the biggest issue is the mobile data breakdowns... I know I read somewhere a while ago it was an issue with some Sprint M8 models. I would like to get everything working w/o problems since it is GSM unlocked, and via QPST I unlocked all the bands.
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Also, I just found some official EU RUU's with different radio's as far as I can tell from the filename.
Maybe that could be the final solution to all the problems?

[Q] updating firmware on a rooted att M8?

Please forgive me if this has been answered elsewhere, i searched but what little i found didnt seem to helpful (maybe im just confused) i want to flash the new Viper rom but it says i need 4.4.4 firmware, my rooted htc only has 4.4.2. How do i update it? I am scared of bricking my new phone so could someone please explain it to me like i am stupid? I used the all_in_one_toolkit (wonderful program!) If it matters..... also i flashed twrp cause there was no OTA att update found (checked twice)
Dragonmaster0430 said:
Please forgive me if this has been answered elsewhere, i searched but what little i found didnt seem to helpful (maybe im just confused) i want to flash the new Viper rom but it says i need 4.4.4 firmware, my rooted htc only has 4.4.2. How do i update it? I am scared of bricking my new phone so could someone please explain it to me like i am stupid? I used the all_in_one_toolkit (wonderful program!) If it matters.....
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1) Mods won't like you posting a question in the Dev thread... there are specific sections (general, firmware, etc) where you can post it...
2)Considering that your phone is practically new, if you only rooted it and haven't installed a custom recovery, you will be able to update your firmare (OTA) through the built in upgrade process on your phone. Once, that is done, root your phone and install a custom recovery like TWRP.
good luck
Deathsting_50cal said:
1) Mods won't like you posting a question in the Dev thread... there are specific sections (general, firmware, etc) where you can post it...
2)Considering that your phone is practically new, if you only rooted it and haven't installed a custom recovery, you will be able to update your firmare (OTA) through the built in upgrade process on your phone. Once, that is done, root your phone and install a custom recovery like TWRP.
good luck
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1. SH!t sorry! I didn't realize ?
2. ...i already flashed TWRP,cause i checked twice for a OTA before hand and therr was no update found
Anyone got any ideas?
Dragonmaster0430 said:
Please forgive me if this has been answered elsewhere, i searched but what little i found didnt seem to helpful (maybe im just confused) i want to flash the new Viper rom but it says i need 4.4.4 firmware, my rooted htc only has 4.4.2. How do i update it? I am scared of bricking my new phone so could someone please explain it to me like i am stupid? I used the all_in_one_toolkit (wonderful program!) If it matters..... also i flashed twrp cause there was no OTA att update found (checked twice)
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Yes, I sure do.
First of all, if you want the newest ViperOne, you'll want 5.0.1 firmware, at least.
Hook up to you PC. Get into ADB/fastboot, and issue the command fastboot getvar all.
Post the readout here, and I, or someone else, will point you in the proper direction to update your firmware.
Please make sure to delete the serial# and IMEI from the readout. Never post those in a public forum.
xunholyx said:
Yes, I sure do.
First of all, if you want the newest ViperOne, you'll want 5.0.1 firmware, at least.
Hook up to you PC. Get into ADB/fastboot, and issue the command fastboot getvar all.
Post the readout here, and I, or someone else, will point you in the proper direction to update your firmware.
Please make sure to delete the serial# and IMEI from the readout. Never post those in a public forum.
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Ok sure!....how do I issue a command?
Dragonmaster0430 said:
Ok sure!....how do I issue a command?
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Have you never used ADB or fastboot before?
Okay. This will update your firmware. Backup anything important to you, because this will wipe your phone.
Go here: http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-one-att/news/
Scroll down to where it says "Manual system update instructions". Read what it says, then click the download link at the bottom.
xunholyx said:
Have you never used ADB or fastboot before?
Okay. This will update your firmware. Backup anything important to you, because this will wipe your phone.
Go here: http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-one-att/news/
Scroll down to where it says "Manual system update instructions". Read what it says, then click the download link at the bottom.
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Not by itself, i dont think so anyways... I just followed a youtube vid on how to use the all-in-one-tool kit program... I figured less room for error risk?
Thank you for the link! Will have to reroot and unlock it after the update and stuff like that?
Dragonmaster0430 said:
Not by itself, i dont think so anyways... I just followed a youtube vid on how to use the all-in-one-tool kit program... I figured less room for error risk?
Thank you for the link! Will have to reroot and unlock it after the update and stuff like that?
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Yes, but that's easy. Unlock your bootloader, flash TWRP, and flash a rooted ROM, such as ViperOne.
Also, I recommend not using one click toolkit methods. They often cause problems, plus doing it manually is easy and gives you an introduction to ADB and fastboot, making it less intimidating.
I don't know how to do it manually =( last time I tried I hard bricked my m7
Dragonmaster0430 said:
Not by itself, i dont think so anyways... I just followed a youtube vid on how to use the all-in-one-tool kit program... I figured less room for error risk?
Thank you for the link! Will have to reroot and unlock it after the update and stuff like that?
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I get this when running the RUU from the link you sent...
Dragonmaster0430 said:
I get this when running the RUU from the link you sent...
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what should i do now?
Dragonmaster0430 said:
I get this when running the RUU from the link you sent...
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You need to re-lock your bootloader first if you are not S-Off.
Get back into fastboot and do fastboot oem lock, then leave your phone connected, and run the RUU again.
xunholyx said:
You need to re-lock your bootloader first if you are not S-Off.
Get back into fastboot and do fastboot oem lock, then leave your phone connected, and run the RUU again.
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ok I did that my bootloader now shows
"*** TAMPERED***
*** RELOCKED ***
and i still am get the same error message that I posted the screenshot of before
Dragonmaster0430 said:
ok I did that my bootloader now shows
"*** TAMPERED***
*** RELOCKED ***
and i still am get the same error message that I posted the screenshot of before
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You have an AT&T phone, right? That's what it says in the title. And that download link I gave you is from HTC's official website for the latest AT&T RUU.
xunholyx said:
You have an AT&T phone, right? That's what it says in the title. And that download link I gave you is from HTC's official website for the latest AT&T RUU.
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Yup It is at&t
Dragonmaster0430 said:
Yup It is at&t
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I don't know.
Maybe you don't have the drivers installed on your PC.
Go to Device Manager with your phone connected. You should see that your M8 is connected.
If you don't see it in Device Manager, download HTC Sync Manager and run it to install the drivers. After that, uninstall HTC Sync. It doesn't play nice with ADB and fastboot. The drivers will remain.
Then go to Device Manager and confirm that your phone is listed there when connected..
xunholyx said:
I don't know.
Maybe you don't have the drivers installed on your PC.
Go to Device Manager with your phone connected. You should see that your M8 is connected.
If you don't see it in Device Manager, download HTC Sync Manager and run it to install the drivers. After that, uninstall HTC Sync. It doesn't play nice with ADB and fastboot. The drivers will remain.
Then go to Device Manager and confirm that your phone is listed there when connected..
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mine shows up under device manager as "MTP"
Dragonmaster0430 said:
mine shows up under device manager as "MTP"
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I really don't know what's going on here.
I do know that if you were to go S-Off, updating your firmware is a piece of cake. You just need to find the firmware.zip and flash it.
xunholyx said:
I really don't know what's going on here.
I do know that if you were to go S-Off, updating your firmware is a piece of cake. You just need to find the firmware.zip and flash it.
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how do i do all that?

[Request] HTC 10 Japan (HTV32/pmeuhljapan) Backup/RUU/etc

Made a series of mistakes that led me to only have access to fastboot and recovery. It appears I'm capable of flashing things in fastboot. I can't access download mode at all (gives me an error saying it's unable to boot into download mode), which I believe you need in order to flash RUUs in the first place.
If anybody has a TWRP backup of system and boot that'd be awesome, but really need an img of download mode or a RUU or something to help me recover everything to normal. I am S-OFF and bootloader is unlocked.
Checked HTCdev and nothing was there for this device. All help appreciated.
How do you have fastboot when fastboot comands are done from download mode? Dont you have a stock system image that you made?
He means bootloader mode, the white screen. I think OP is SOL. That's why it's important to make backups, especially for exotic devices. I'm not sure if it's possible, but since he's s-off his best bet would be to convert to an unlocked or Verizon device if at all possible just to get the device working again and wait for either an ruu or backup.
If he is soffed he can flash an international ruu
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Android The Greek said:
If he is soffed he can flash an international ruu
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Cid and mid still needs to match
How did you go with this, OP? I just got the HTV32 (HTC10) here in Japan, and unlike previous HTC's I have owned here (Desire, M7), there seems to be no RUUs for Japan anywhere (or am I not looking hard enough...). Website HTCsoku seems very short on info on this model, and the former repository for all things HTC in Japan for modders and tinkerers, 'Scottish Vinegar', has disappeared. Will be getting Sunshine then flashing TWRP and SuperSU soon, but I always like to have the option of stock images, etc., handy, just in case things go tits up.
I remembered the case of failure to entering Download Mode in M9 which solution is flashing the hosd image (extract from firmware), you can give it a try
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How did you go with this, OP? I just got the HTV32 (HTC10) here in Japan, and unlike previous HTC's I have owned here (Desire, M7), there seems to be no RUUs for Japan anywhere (or am I not looking hard enough...). Website HTCsoku seems very short on info on this model, and the former repository for all things HTC in Japan for modders and tinkerers, 'Scottish Vinegar', has disappeared. Will be getting Sunshine then flashing TWRP and SuperSU soon, but I always like to have the option of stock images, etc., handy, just in case things go tits up.
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Unfortunately was not able to get a hold of the stock RUU. I took my phone to my carrier and they gave me a new one free of charge despite the unlocked bootloader, S-OFF and TWRP being installed. Was just more careful on the replacement phone.
I actually am still looking for a stock RUU though.
Personally I made a TWRP backup before installing SuperSU. That way I can update with OTAs later on. (once we get an OTA we'll be able to pull the stock recovery img from it and update without issue).
Trying to convert this model to an international model was a terrible mistake. Au KDDI does not play well with these types of things. My Butterfly 3 is permanently SIM locked on AU's network for attempting the same thing (was trying to get Marshmallow at the time, which coincidentally is being released for the device next week).
I have been running Xposed and SuperSU with no issues at all though. If you get any "device encrypted" error after S-OFFing, just factory reset the data in TWRP.
Many domo's, DarkRazorZ!
I read that twrp-3.0.2-6-pme.img is the one to go for - that what you used?
Good you had no grief from HTC Japan. I actually sent back my M7 for the purple camera issue a few years back and did very little to disguise the fact it was unlocked and S-Offed. I think they are all fellow modders there and don't give a damn what we do. One reason why HTC is awesome.
I am now waiting for Nougat on the HTC10 (they (AU) just did a press release that it will be pushed soon), and as soon as that is on my phone, I shall be going the Sunshine route and installing aforementioned TWRP and so on. Getting fidgety, though... Xposed, Amplify, ad blocking... lemme at 'em.
DarkRazorZ said:
Unfortunately was not able to get a hold of the stock RUU. I took my phone to my carrier and they gave me a new one free of charge despite the unlocked bootloader, S-OFF and TWRP being installed. Was just more careful on the replacement phone.
I actually am still looking for a stock RUU though.
Personally I made a TWRP backup before installing SuperSU. That way I can update with OTAs later on. (once we get an OTA we'll be able to pull the stock recovery img from it and update without issue).
Trying to convert this model to an international model was a terrible mistake. Au KDDI does not play well with these types of things. My Butterfly 3 is permanently SIM locked on AU's network for attempting the same thing (was trying to get Marshmallow at the time, which coincidentally is being released for the device next week).
I have been running Xposed and SuperSU with no issues at all though. If you get any "device encrypted" error after S-OFFing, just factory reset the data in TWRP.
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Hey I was wondering if you could help me on how to get a replacement device, I ran into the same problem as you did. Thanks
Hello DarkRazorZ.
I'm curious about your attempt to convert HTV32 to international.
It couldn't be done because of hardware compatibility issue among HTV32 and international?
Or because of just your own mistake in the process?
Did you try a method like this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-10/help/convert-htc-10-to-unlocked-t3384460
I'm in Japan and considering to buy HTV32, and I want to use it with international firmware.
I know this is your thread, but I can't find any information about this on web.
So could you share me your knowledge. Thanks.
the us unlocked version can be used on KDDI Au but the verizon radio has to be flashed for it to work and even then, you will only get 2g speeds.
Quadrider10 said:
the us unlocked version can be used on KDDI Au but the verizon radio has to be flashed for it to work and even then, you will only get 2g speeds.
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No, I'm considering to buy HTV32(= HTC10 for Japan region), not other.
Well I'll make a new thread about this issue.
Thanks for replying Quadrider10, and sorry for disturbing DarkRazorZ.
Made a series of mistakes that led me to only have access to fastboot and recovery. It appears I'm capable of flashing things in fastboot. , which I believe you need in order to flash a stock or RUUs in the first place.
If anybody has a TWRP backup of system and boot that'd be awesome, but really need an img of download mode or a RUU or something to help me recover everything to normal. I am S-OFF and bootloader is unlocked.
DarkRazorZ said:
Made a series of mistakes that led me to only have access to fastboot and recovery. It appears I'm capable of flashing things in fastboot. I can't access download mode at all (gives me an error saying it's unable to boot into download mode), which I believe you need in order to flash RUUs in the first place.
If anybody has a TWRP backup of system and boot that'd be awesome, but really need an img of download mode or a RUU or something to help me recover everything to normal. I am S-OFF and bootloader is unlocked.
Checked HTCdev and nothing was there for this device. All help appreciated.
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hii can u help me how to unlock bootloader on HTC 10 AU version
aSSikn said:
hii can u help me how to unlock bootloader on HTC 10 AU version
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follow this tut:
https://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/
s2kaka said:
follow this tut:
htcdev
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i already follow that tutor yesterday.. but when i insert token number the site always says error 170 "CID not allowed"

Bricked

After successfully converted to US Unlocked, Nougat, I tried to revert back by flashing firmware.zip and TWRP backup. But after the first time flashing the firmware.zip, I tried to reboot to download mode to complete the 2nd flashing but the phone just shut down. Now I cannot turn it on anymore and it does not even register charge from the charger. Have I bricked it? My is Japan variant, S-Off, bootloader relocked
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After successfully converted to US Unlocked, Nougat, I tried to revert back by flashing firmware.zip and TWRP backup. But after the first time flashing the firmware.zip, I tried to reboot to download mode to complete the 2nd flashing but the phone just shut down. Now I cannot turn it on anymore and it does not even register charge from the charger. Have I bricked it? My is Japan variant, S-Off, bootloader relocked
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The correct way to revert would be to change the CID back then flashing the corresponding firmware etc. If you tried flashing the firmware for Japan but still had the CID set to us unlocked then yes you possibly bricked the phone.
I changed the cid back to Japan variant already, if the CID was not correct it wouldn't flash anyway. The problem is that the phone isn't receiving charge from the charger. I believe the phone would still hold a charge even if brick.
nerodarknight said:
I changed the cid back to Japan variant already, if the CID was not correct it wouldn't flash anyway. The problem is that the phone isn't receiving charge from the charger. I believe the phone would still hold a charge even if brick.
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Sounds like a big hairy nasty brick alright.
comstockload said:
Sounds like a big hairy nasty brick alright.
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Gonna bring it to the carrier, gonna see what they are going to do, hopefully can have it replaced
Same happened to me. Had to replace using insurance
nerodarknight said:
Gonna bring it to the carrier, gonna see what they are going to do, hopefully can have it replaced
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may I ask what firmware you flashed to revert back?
If you flash an incremental one it will brick. need to flash a full/combined firmware from @Sneakyghosts thread
Same thing happened to me this morning, went to flash a FW and boom, brick. Not sure what I did wrong but will not do it anymore lol.
I've sent it away to HTC for repair. Has anyone else went this route and know what to expect?
I'm worried they will get it back on and see that it's S-OFF and a different CID than what it should be. I have a Sprint variant.
FlowingAway said:
Same thing happened to me this morning, went to flash a FW and boom, brick. Not sure what I did wrong but will not do it anymore lol.
I've sent it away to HTC for repair. Has anyone else went this route and know what to expect?
I'm worried they will get it back on and see that it's S-OFF and a different CID than what it should be. I have a Sprint variant.
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theres no sprint nougat firmware, so you flashed an GSM firmware on your CDMA sprint? Not good.
This is why I take as few risks as possible when flashing. I'm still on a MM rom and will be until we get an official TWRP. And I only flash firmware/roms made for my device. Just my $0.02. Keep the change.
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theres no sprint nougat firmware, so you flashed an GSM firmware on your CDMA sprint? Not good.
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I did it once before. I removed all radio img files and any other img files that the Sprint firmware doesn't contain. I think what did me in was flashing it while on an official Sprint Marshmallow ROM. The other time I did it I was already on a Nougat ROM. Might've been Viper or CM 14 a few days ago.
Learned my lessons haha. One question tho, what if I were to flash a RUU, matching CID and MID, would it be ok?
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Learned my lessons haha. One question tho, what if I were to flash a RUU, matching CID and MID, would it be ok?
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I am only going to tell you the safest way because I don't want you to brick another phone. Assuming you're already on a custom rom:
1. Download the N ruu.exe for your device from HTC. Right now all they have is N for the US unlocked. The rest should be available in Jan. It won't kill anyone to wait that long.
2. Run the executable on your computer and follow the easy prompts. This will perfectly install the stock N rom.
3. Flash the official TWRP via fastboot command.
4. Use TWRP to format your data partition then flash the custom N rom of your choice. SuperSu should be included with the rom.
Finished. Yes, there are all kinds of things you can do instead. I use my phone for work too so I ain't going there.

Lineage/CM Roms on Sprint HTC 10

Hey all,
Since I first unlocked my 10, I've been trying to get a Lineage/CM based rom on the thing with no success. I typically get either a boot loop, or a hard reset to the HTC logo.
Unless people are just lying, CM/Lineage on the Sprint 10 should be possible as I've read many posts claiming so.
I've tried a variety of things including different versions of TWRP from 3.0.3-0 to 3.0.3-6, and multiple Lineage/CM based roms.
One supposition is that my current MM firmware is to blame. I think this may well be the issue; however, I don't know how (if it's even possible) to get my 10 to 2.** firmware, as Sprint has not released this yet.
I just S-Offed my phone, and I'm currently S-Off, Boot Unlocked.
I don't have a Windows computer, but I'm capable of using adb and fastboot. I'm also comfortable using command line tools.
Help!!! Haha, I'm so frustrated with this device!
Thanks in advance!
jayreed1 said:
Hey all,
Since I first unlocked my 10, I've been trying to get a Lineage/CM based rom on the thing with no success. I typically get either a boot loop, or a hard reset to the HTC logo.
Unless people are just lying, CM/Lineage on the Sprint 10 should be possible as I've read many posts claiming so.
I've tried a variety of things including different versions of TWRP from 3.0.3-0 to 3.0.3-6, and multiple Lineage/CM based roms.
One supposition is that my current MM firmware is to blame. I think this may well be the issue; however, I don't know how (if it's even possible) to get my 10 to 2.** firmware, as Sprint has not released this yet.
I just S-Offed my phone, and I'm currently S-Off, Boot Unlocked.
I don't have a Windows computer, but I'm capable of using adb and fastboot. I'm also comfortable using command line tools.
Help!!! Haha, I'm so frustrated with this device!
Thanks in advance!
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You need to first flash the firmware for an unlocked device. Then you can RUU back to Sprint and install LOS. @andybones made a custom firmware zip specifically for Sprint to do this.
tabp0le said:
You need to first flash the firmware for an unlocked device. Then you can RUU back to Sprint and install LOS. @andybones made a custom firmware zip specifically for Sprint to do this.
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Hey,
Thanks for your response.... I can't seem to find his Sprint specific zip. He's quite prolific!
I've found what I believe is the us Unlocked:
2PS6IMG_1.80.617.1_R_firmware.zip
Here
Could you either point me to his zip, or could you verify that if I remove all but firmware from this zip, I should be able to accomplish the same task?
Thanks again!
jayreed1 said:
Hey,
Thanks for your response.... I can't seem to find his Sprint specific zip. He's quite prolific!
I've found what I believe is the us Unlocked:
2PS6IMG_1.80.617.1_R_firmware.zip
Here
Could you either point me to his zip, or could you verify that if I remove all but firmware from this zip, I should be able to accomplish the same task?
Thanks again!
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Please read this entire thread. You'll find my detailed guide in Post #3. There are also posts in Page #2 with Sprint user (@mcwups1) that will help you out, and possibly reach out to him about his experience, and if he has any tips for you. He is a good man.
andybones said:
Please read this entire thread. You'll find my detailed guide in Post #3. There are also posts in Page #2 with Sprint user (@mcwups1) that will help you out, and possibly reach out to him about his experience, and if he has any tips for you. He is a good man.
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I read the entire post as you recommended, and I believe I now know how to proceed.
Unfortunately, I've ran myself clear out of free time.
I'll give this a go and report back as soon as I get a few free hours again--probably Friday or so.
Thanks a million!
You guys are very welcome.
Please proceed at your own risk (as with any flashing).
I've tried to make the guide I used as clear as possible and will certainly help if anything is unclear, but keep in mind nougat wasn't out at the time it was created. I don't foresee any issues as really the main thing that is making it boot was anyone that had flashed the us unlocked firmware at any point in time, and I believe people are still converting, The guide is really flashing the us unlocked firmware then back to your (Sprint) RUU.
Woot!
This worked. I'm now running los with pico gapps and su.
Thanks all.
For anybody that follows in my path, I'm running arch linux, and the android tools package in extras was all I needed (this was a concern of mine).
I grabbed @andybones' modified vzw zip and simply changed the mid and cid to match my phone in the android text file within.
I then flashed the double modded zip.
Next, I flashed the sprint modified (recovery removed) firmware only ruu.
Los booted fine after this; however, I had no lte. So, I rebooted to boatloader, and erased modems 1 & 2.
Finally!!#?! This has been the most frustrating device I've owned to date, but I'm sitting pretty now.
Thanks again everyone!
jayreed1 said:
Woot!
This worked. I'm now running los with pico gapps and su.
Thanks all.
For anybody that follows in my path, I'm running arch linux, and the android tools package in extras was all I needed (this was a concern of mine).
I grabbed @andybones' modified vzw zip and simply changed the mid and cid to match my phone in the android text file within.
I then flashed the double modded zip.
Next, I flashed the sprint modified (recovery removed) firmware only ruu.
Los booted fine after this; however, I had no lte. So, I rebooted to boatloader, and erased modems 1 & 2.
Finally!!#?! This has been the most frustrating device I've owned to date, but I'm sitting pretty now.
Thanks again everyone!
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Nice! Great to finally see some feedback from a sprint user. Wanted to try this myself before I upgrade to nougat firmware. Only thing I'm confused about is you having to erase modem 1&2. What does that mean?
For clarification I didn't end up on nougat firmware either. Sprint hasn't released that. Just nougat rom with MM firmware.
After flashing only 3G and cell signal work.
I found in another post (can't find to credit) that a possible fix was to erase modemst1 and modemst2.
To do this, reboot to bootloader.
-> adb reboot bootloader
Then use fastboot to erase modemst 1&2
-> fastboot erase modemst1
-> fastboot erase modemst2
-> fastboot reboot
Also, the lines in the android text file that need to be changed should become.
modelidnum: 2PS640000
cidnum: SPCS_001
Fin
jayreed1 said:
For clarification I didn't end up on nougat firmware either. Sprint hasn't released that. Just nougat rom with MM firmware.
After flashing only 3G and cell signal work.
I found in another post (can't find to credit) that a possible fix was to erase modemst1 and modemst2.
To do this, reboot to bootloader.
-> adb reboot bootloader
Then use fastboot to erase modemst 1&2
-> fastboot erase modemst1
-> fastboot erase modemst2
-> fastboot reboot
Also, the lines in the android text file that need to be changed should become.
modelidnum: 2PS640000
cidnum: SPCS_001
Fin
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Awesome thanks! Sprint released Nougat OTA yesterday and OMJ extracted firmware that we can flash. Sprint Nougat RUU isn't out yet though waiting for it on HTC's site. Check it out on Sprint HTC 10 XDA dev page. If you flash the firmware and everything still works fine please let me know. Should be trying this if I have time tonight. Have a lot of homework :silly:
I believe there has been a new method found that only involved flashing 1 .img from the US Unlocked firmware that will save a lot of trouble.
If I can find the post I will link it here.
EDIT:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71137922&postcount=866
andybones said:
I believe there has been a new method found that only involved flashing 1 .img from the US Unlocked firmware that will save a lot of trouble.
If I can find the post I will link it here.
EDIT:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71137922&postcount=866
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Thanks, for spreading the word. If it works for others....on Sprint/Verizon...I could make a guide
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The Fer-Shiz-Nizzle said:
Thanks, for spreading the word. If it works for others....on Sprint/Verizon...I could make a guide
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Very welcome, least I can do.
Nice work on finding the difference. Will certainly save alot of trouble for many!
guys right now what i have to do?
* i updated my htc 10 sprint till the last MM ota, i didn´t make nougat update
* i unlocked my bootloader and install unoficial twrp that i found here
* i have last viper rom
what should i do so i can install other custom roms because right now i can´t pass the boot logo
i´m s off
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i just need to flash this?
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The Fer-Shiz-Nizzle said:
Thanks, for spreading the word. If it works for others....on Sprint/Verizon...I could make a guide
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I tried flashing the rfg_3 image on Sprint but got failed (remote: 35 ru_partition_not_support rfg_3). I'm S-OFF and unlocked bootloader. Do you know what may be going on? I'm currently running stock ROM after running nougat RUU with magisk. Thank you.
beastlymonkey said:
I tried flashing the rfg_3 image on Sprint but got failed (remote: 35 ru_partition_not_support rfg_3). I'm S-OFF and unlocked bootloader. Do you know what may be going on? I'm currently running stock ROM after running nougat RUU with magisk. Thank you.
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Are you flashing it while in Download mode or bootloader?
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The Fer-Shiz-Nizzle said:
Are you flashing it while in Download mode or bootloader?
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Download. I ran the command "fastboot flash rfg_3 US_UL...img" sorry on mobile forgot exact name
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Download. I ran the command "fastboot flash rfg_3 US_UL...img" sorry on mobile forgot exact name
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I thought I flashed it from Download mode, but I just tried it, and got the same error. Then I reboot to bootloader, and tried again and it flashed successfully. So you need to do it from bootloader
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The Fer-Shiz-Nizzle said:
I thought I flashed it from Download mode, but I just tried it, and got the same error. Then I reboot to bootloader, and tried again and it flashed successfully. So you need to do it from bootloader
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Cool thanks! I thought you can only do fastboot in download mode? I'll try again later and will let you know. Thanks again
beastlymonkey said:
Cool thanks! I thought you can only do fastboot in download mode? I'll try again later and will let you know. Thanks again
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Yeah I know TWRP is flashed from Download mode, but some stuff apparently still use the bootloader.
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