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Help with s-off and unbranding

Hi everyone ,
Here is my problem, I bought a french htc one m8 with orange carrier, I unlocked my bootloader and installed phil's touch recovery and then I flashed skydragon rom 4.4.2 with htc sense 6 but now I would like to flash the last skydragon lollipop but here's my problem , I can't go s-off with this rom so I can't update my firmware or change my CID, so I can't install lollipop rom without wifi's problem. I would like to know how can I do to update my firmware to 4.4.4 cause I tried to s-off with firewater but doesn't work too.
Anyone have a solution would be a god to me ^^
Thanks in advance.

blop135 said:
Hi everyone ,
Here is my problem, I bought a french htc one m8 with orange carrier, I unlocked my bootloader and installed phil's touch recovery and then I flashed skydragon rom 4.4.2 with htc sense 6 but now I would like to flash the last skydragon lollipop but here's my problem , I can't go s-off with this rom so I can't update my firmware or change my CID, so I can't install lollipop rom without wifi's problem. I would like to know how can I do to update my firmware to 4.4.4 cause I tried to s-off with firewater but doesn't work too.
Anyone have a solution would be a god to me ^^
Thanks in advance.
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Firewater doesn't work anymore. HTC patched the exploit.
You'll have to use SunShine S-Off. It costs $25, but is guaranteed to work or you don't pay.
Having S-Off is totally worth $25 IMO.
Here's a link to their website.

xunholyx said:
Firewater doesn't work anymore. HTC patched the exploit.
You'll have to use SunShine S-Off. It costs $25, but is guaranteed to work or you don't pay.
Having S-Off is totally worth $25 IMO.
Here's a link to their website.
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I tried but it didn't work , it told me I've got to be on a stock rom :/

blop135 said:
I tried but it didn't work , it told me I've got to be on a stock rom :/
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Go to this thread. It has a collection of stock backups you can falsh to get back your stock ROM.
It also has a collection of stock recoveries to flash with ADB if you need that.
All the instructions are there.

xunholyx said:
Go to this thread. It has a collection of stock backups you can falsh to get back your stock ROM.
It also has a collection of stock recoveries to flash with ADB if you need that.
All the instructions are there.
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OK thanks a lot , the number before every rom is my firmware right? So I've got to download the one with my number on it ?

blop135 said:
OK thanks a lot , the number before every rom is my firmware right? So I've got to download the one with my number on it ?
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Firmware is something separate. That link will get you back to stock ROM. Then use Sunshine to s off. After that, you can update your firmware.

xunholyx said:
Firmware is something separate. That link will get you back to stock ROM. Then use Sunshine to s off. After that, you can update your firmware.
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Ok I'll try this but I need to find the good stock recovery ? Sorry for my noob questions ^^

blop135 said:
Ok I'll try this but I need to find the good stock recovery ? Sorry for my noob questions ^^
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The stock recoveries or in that link too. I'm not sure if you need them for sunshine though. Try with custom recovery, if that doesn't work, get a stock recovery.
Or get both ROM and recovery stock, then reflash a custom recovery and ROM.
If you get both to stock, you shouldn't have any issues.

xunholyx said:
Firewater doesn't work anymore. HTC patched the exploit.
You'll have to use SunShine S-Off. It costs $25, but is guaranteed to work or you don't pay.
Having S-Off is totally worth $25 IMO.
Here's a link to their website.
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How did HTC patch the exploit?

xunholyx said:
The stock recoveries or in that link too. I'm not sure if you need them for sunshine though. Try with custom recovery, if that doesn't work, get a stock recovery.
Or get both ROM and recovery stock, then reflash a custom recovery and ROM.
If you get both to stock, you shouldn't have any issues.
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OK I'll try this, Thanks you very much

passion4tech said:
How did HTC patch the exploit?
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Firmware updates. If you have one fresh out of the box, Firewater would probably still work. And still does for some.

xunholyx said:
The stock recoveries or in that link too. I'm not sure if you need them for sunshine though. Try with custom recovery, if that doesn't work, get a stock recovery.
Or get both ROM and recovery stock, then reflash a custom recovery and ROM.
If you get both to stock, you shouldn't have any issues.
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Ok so now when I try to flash the offical carrier rom with phil's touch recovery , there is an android on the back with a red triangle and it says installation aborted

blop135 said:
Ok so now when I try to flash the offical carrier rom with phil's touch recovery , there is an android on the back with a red triangle and it says installation aborted
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First, I misunderstood your earlier question. Yes the number in front of the backups are for firmware.
To help you more, I'll need some information. Hook up your phone to your computer and start ADB. Then issue these commands:
adb reboot fastboot (wait till your phone boots into fastboot)
fastboot getvar all
Then post what the readout says here, but edit out your serial number (serialno) and IMEI for your own safety.
Then I'll be able to give you a little more guidance.

xunholyx said:
First, I misunderstood your earlier question. Yes the number in front of the backups are for firmware.
To help you more, I'll need some information. Hook up your phone to your computer and start ADB. Then issue these commands:
adb reboot fastboot (wait till your phone boots into fastboot)
fastboot getvar all
Then post what the readout says here, but edit out your serial number (serialno) and IMEI for your own safety.
Then I'll be able to give you a little more guidance.
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Here it is
http://imageshack.com/a/img537/3226/6mu7TC.png

blop135 said:
Here it is
http://imageshack.com/a/img537/3226/6mu7TC.png
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Your CID is ORANG202 and your firmware is 1.54.73.5, so you will need the backup that corresponds with that.
The backup available was made with TWRP recovery. So you'll need that. (In my opinion, TWRP is a better recovery, less issues)
You could go to their website to download it and get instructions on how to flash it, but there is a much easier way.
Go to the Play Store and install an app called TWRP Manager. Hit the three line menu thingy on the top left, and pick "Install TWRP".
After that go back to the stock backup thread and flash the backup that matches your CID and firmware.

xunholyx said:
Your CID is ORANG202 and your firmware is 1.54.73.5, so you will need the backup that corresponds with that.
The backup available was made with TWRP recovery. So you'll need that. (In my opinion, TWRP is a better recovery, less issues)
You could go to their website to download it and get instructions on how to flash it, but there is a much easier way.
Go to the Play Store and install an app called TWRP Manager. Hit the three line menu thingy on the top left, and pick "Install TWRP".
After that go back to the stock backup thread and flash the backup that matches your CID and firmware.
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Ok thanks I'll try that

xunholyx said:
Your CID is ORANG202 and your firmware is 1.54.73.5, so you will need the backup that corresponds with that.
The backup available was made with TWRP recovery. So you'll need that. (In my opinion, TWRP is a better recovery, less issues)
You could go to their website to download it and get instructions on how to flash it, but there is a much easier way.
Go to the Play Store and install an app called TWRP Manager. Hit the three line menu thingy on the top left, and pick "Install TWRP".
After that go back to the stock backup thread and flash the backup that matches your CID and firmware.
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Okay so I could finally go s-off by flashing an 4.4.3 android revolution , can you tell me how I should do to flash this rom with wi-fi working ? :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2706391
You would be the best
Thanks a lot

xunholyx said:
Firmware updates. If you have one fresh out of the box, Firewater would probably still work. And still does for some.
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What firmware version works best with firewater? My firmware is 1.54.651.10

blop135 said:
Okay so I could finally go s-off by flashing an 4.4.3 android revolution , can you tell me how I should do to flash this rom with wi-fi working ? :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2706391
You would be the best
Thanks a lot
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My friend has made a comprehensive guide on firmware and firmware flashing, complete with downloads. Make sure to read the whole opening post so you understand everything. It looks like it might be hard because of his full explanation of the whole process, but it's actually very easy. And very informative.

xunholyx said:
My friend has made a comprehensive guide on firmware and firmware flashing, complete with downloads. Make sure to read the whole opening post so you understand everything. It looks like it might be hard because of his full explanation of the whole process, but it's actually very easy. And very informative.
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Ok but I'm french so I'm not that good in english but I will try anyway Thanks

NEWB HTC One M9 Boot Loop

Ok I apologise in advance for anything I get the wrong way around. I have a HTC One M9 (Vodafone UK) that had the latest Marshmallow update installed.
I attempted to try to root it using the instructions on DroidViews website and they advised to use the latest TWRP and the BETA-SuperSU-v2.48.zip
Followed the instruction to the letter. Unlocked the bootloader using the HTC page and this was fine. I can also boot into TWRP recovery but the standard system loader just cycles.
I read on another XDA page that the SuperSU should be 2.67 as HTC M9 has issues with anything lower, so I tried that. But again It comes up with a HTC logo (this time the red "for development purposes only" text) but then just restarts after a few seconds and loops infinitely.
I used the following;
TWRP 2.8.7.0-hima
and
BETA-SuperSU-v2.67-20160121175247
Ive tried clearing the cache as mentioned in other threads and this doesn't help. I also DID NOT install SuperSU from TWRP as advised on other pages.
Now im a little stuck, dont really know what to do next as it just cycles. I would be grateful for any help given.
Thanks
Jamie

You didnt make a nandroid backup?? IF not.. Try pushing a custom rom on your SD card and flash it
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Roobwz said:
You didnt make a nandroid backup?? IF not.. Try pushing a custom rom on your SD card and flash it
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Roobwz said:
You didnt make a nandroid backup?? IF not.. Try pushing a custom rom on your SD card and flash it
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No, the instructions didn't tell me how to and I googled but there is so much info I didn't really know where to turn.
Im currently downloading Android Revolution HD. Shall I try and put that onto SD and install?
The phone has TWRP but is NOT rooted as far as im aware. Is this going to be an issue? As it didn't get that far.
I'll just walk through what I did.
1) Followed instruction to unlock bootloader - DONE
2) Followed instruction to install TWRP - DONE
3) Started Phone and re-setup (as it had been wiped)
4) Restarted into TWRP Recovery and installed SuperSU
5) Cleared Cache NOT accepting TWRP's offer of Root and restarted
6) Boot Loop
Thanks
Jamie

jamster1432 said:
No, the instructions didn't tell me how to and I googled but there is so much info I didn't really know where to turn.
Im currently downloading Android Revolution HD. Shall I try and put that onto SD and install?
The phone has TWRP but is NOT rooted as far as im aware. Is this going to be an issue? As it didn't get that far.
I'll just walk through what I did.
1) Followed instruction to unlock bootloader - DONE
2) Followed instruction to install TWRP - DONE
3) Started Phone and re-setup (as it had been wiped)
4) Restarted into TWRP Recovery and installed SuperSU
5) Cleared Cache NOT accepting TWRP's offer of Root and restarted
6) Boot Loop
Thanks
Jamie
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Well arhd should work if you pick the right version. Are u lollipop or marshmallow?
Well, try not rooting the ROM and you shouldnt bootloop anymore.
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Roobwz said:
Well arhd should work if you pick the right version. Are u lollipop or marshmallow?
Well, try not rooting the ROM and you shouldnt bootloop anymore.
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Done ARHD and that worked, im marshmallow.
Even SuperSU has installed properly now so looks like problem solved!
Thanks for your help!

jamster1432 said:
Done ARHD and that worked, im marshmallow.
Even SuperSU has installed properly now so looks like problem solved!
Thanks for your help!
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no problem. glad it worked out for you!
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Same problem
I have the same problem with a couple of differences. I am on o2 so have an o2 handset and although it does boot-loop, after about 10 minutes it actually boots. I followed the same guides as the original poster but my SuperSu is v2.65. Ideally I want to undo everything I have done but I too did not take a Nandroid backup and I cannot find a stock ROM anywhere. Same as the OP though, the phone reports that it is NOT rooted yet. Any help appreciated. Thanks

obrien1982 said:
I have the same problem with a couple of differences. I am on o2 so have an o2 handset and although it does boot-loop, after about 10 minutes it actually boots. I followed the same guides as the original poster but my SuperSu is v2.65. Ideally I want to undo everything I have done but I too did not take a Nandroid backup and I cannot find a stock ROM anywhere. Same as the OP though, the phone reports that it is NOT rooted yet. Any help appreciated. Thanks
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Lollipop or MM? Try looking in Flippys thread for a stock nandroid backup. This is your best shot.
Custom M9
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3132698

Roobwz said:
Lollipop or MM? Try looking in Flippys thread for a stock nandroid backup. This is your best shot.
Custom M9
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3132698
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MM - I looked through the thread and there is stock backups and TWRP backups that correspond to my devices CID (O2___001) The latest build version is 2.10.11.6 and my phone is currently 3.35.401.12. Does this matter? Will I just be able to update normally to the latest build?

obrien1982 said:
MM - I looked through the thread and there is stock backups and TWRP backups that correspond to my devices CID (O2___001) The latest build version is 2.10.11.6 and my phone is currently 3.35.401.12. Does this matter? Will I just be able to update normally to the latest build?
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if youre s-off, then yes. But it wont work with s-on. try posting in the thread with your cid etc.. and hope that someone has a backup.
you can s-off with subshine for 25$ btw
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Roobwz said:
if youre s-off, then yes. But it wont work with s-on. try posting in the thread with your cid etc.. and hope that someone has a backup.
you can s-off with subshine for 25$ btw
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Does S-OFF mean that my bootloader is unlocked? If so then I am S-OFF
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Roobwz said:
if youre s-off, then yes. But it wont work with s-on. try posting in the thread with your cid etc.. and hope that someone has a backup.
you can s-off with subshine for 25$ btw
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No I just found that I am s-on
---------- Post added at 01:34 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:27 PM ----------
So if I pay sunshine to become s-off I can flash the version of stock in flippys thread and then update again or if I am s-on I need the correct version from the start?

obrien1982 said:
Does S-OFF mean that my bootloader is unlocked? If so then I am S-OFF
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No I just found that I am s-on
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So if I pay sunshine to become s-off I can flash the version of stock in flippys thread and then update again or if I am s-on I need the correct version from the start?
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When youre s-off, just change the cid to supercid and something more, and then youre able to flash the stock ruu because your phone is now a developer edition.
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Roobwz said:
You didnt make a nandroid backup?? IF not.. Try pushing a custom rom on your SD card and flash it
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what file can I download to put in sdcard?

rosel11078 said:
what file can I download to put in sdcard?
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Just follow a tutorial in the general forums

Roobwz said:
Just follow a tutorial in the general forums
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Broth My phone situation is that I don't know it has S-OFF or Bootloader Unlock, so my phone is in bootloop, I enter with Vol up+Power button in menu that it says Select Boot Mode: with 3 option to start in Recovery, Fastboot and Normal Boot so my question is if I can use something to restore a live of my phone without developer option activate and S-off?

So, I have a similar issue. After having my HTC M9 for almost 2 years, I decided to take the plunge and get the bootloader unlocked in order for me to update to v7 Nougat (currently on v6 Marshmellow) as Vodafone UK are a little slow in getting the update push out.
I followed a YouTube video and all seemed to be going well after I restarted the handset after the bootloader unlock. I then had to enable the Dev Options and enable the USB Debugging in order for me to flash SuperSU 2.46 via TWRP 3.0.2.0.
However, TWRP informed me that the root was successful and to go ahead and reboot. Which I did. But it's now stuck on the HTC One splashscreen and won't proceed any further.
I still have access to TWRP and my PC was able to find the phone when connected with a usb cable (so in a state of softbrick). The FOOLISH thing I now realise, is that I didn't do a back-up of the stock ROM before flashing SuperSU. I've tried to search for a suitable RUU that I can download and get back to stock ROM (and then to unlock the bootloader so I can get v7 Nougat OTA). I'm surprised that there isn't a suitable RUU for my device (details below) and the 2 zips that I have downloaded via XDA simply wouldn't extract for me to get into the tool to flash the stock.
I've decided to go for a custom ROM (one that is with Nougat architecture/feel) if I can't allocate an RUU for my device.
I've come across too many forums and advice that I'm now overloaded with info and not sure which one to follow! Any help would be greatly appreciated as this device is one of the best handsets I've ever had (I've had handsets from early 2000's inc. an iPoo) and need to get it back up and running.
From the bootloader menu these are the details I have:
HTC_HIMA UHL PVT S-ON
LK - 1.0.0.0000
Radio - 01.01_U11440792_96.00.51201G_F
OpenDSP - 15.6.1.0052.8994_1026
OS - 3.35.161.12
Dec 17 2015, 00:40:10 (671447)
MRA58K_Release-Keys
This is a UK Vodafone carrier, model OPJA100 fcc id NM8OPJA100 M9u.
As the title of this thread suggests; can I simply delete the SuperSU v2.46 zip from the root directory, and download / paste SuperSU v2.76 to fix the stuck bootloader screen?
Or, as I have 2 downloads of the RUU.zip file, can I rename one, place it on my external SD card (64gb), go to bootloader and let the device install the stock?
As this device is softbricked, I'm open to suggestions for either stock ROM or custom ROM install.
Thanks in advance.

tigarstyle said:
So, I have a similar issue. After having my HTC M9 for almost 2 years, I decided to take the plunge and get the bootloader unlocked in order for me to update to v7 Nougat (currently on v6 Marshmellow) as Vodafone UK are a little slow in getting the update push out.
I followed a YouTube video and all seemed to be going well after I restarted the handset after the bootloader unlock. I then had to enable the Dev Options and enable the USB Debugging in order for me to flash SuperSU 2.46 via TWRP 3.0.2.0.
However, TWRP informed me that the root was successful and to go ahead and reboot. Which I did. But it's now stuck on the HTC One splashscreen and won't proceed any further.
I still have access to TWRP and my PC was able to find the phone when connected with a usb cable (so in a state of softbrick). The FOOLISH thing I now realise, is that I didn't do a back-up of the stock ROM before flashing SuperSU. I've tried to search for a suitable RUU that I can download and get back to stock ROM (and then to unlock the bootloader so I can get v7 Nougat OTA). I'm surprised that there isn't a suitable RUU for my device (details below) and the 2 zips that I have downloaded via XDA simply wouldn't extract for me to get into the tool to flash the stock.
I've decided to go for a custom ROM (one that is with Nougat architecture/feel) if I can't allocate an RUU for my device.
I've come across too many forums and advice that I'm now overloaded with info and not sure which one to follow! Any help would be greatly appreciated as this device is one of the best handsets I've ever had (I've had handsets from early 2000's inc. an iPoo) and need to get it back up and running.
From the bootloader menu these are the details I have:
HTC_HIMA UHL PVT S-ON
LK - 1.0.0.0000
Radio - 01.01_U11440792_96.00.51201G_F
OpenDSP - 15.6.1.0052.8994_1026
OS - 3.35.161.12
Dec 17 2015, 00:40:10 (671447)
MRA58K_Release-Keys
This is a UK Vodafone carrier, model OPJA100 fcc id NM8OPJA100 M9u.
As the title of this thread suggests; can I simply delete the SuperSU v2.46 zip from the root directory, and download / paste SuperSU v2.76 to fix the stuck bootloader screen?
Or, as I have 2 downloads of the RUU.zip file, can I rename one, place it on my external SD card (64gb), go to bootloader and let the device install the stock?
As this device is softbricked, I'm open to suggestions for either stock ROM or custom ROM install.
Thanks in advance.
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Ah Youtube - source of much entertainment...but not always the best place for the latest software advice. It looks like you flashed an incompatible SuperSU zip file. The M9 is very finicky - I'm sure others can explain why. You can either flash SuperSU 2.65 or SuperSU 2.79 SR1.
I think you can just flash one of those files over your current install of SuperSU, but perhaps someone else can chime in to confirm? The stickied HTC M9 readme thread's 4th post has links to the SuperSU install files you'll want.

Life saver!
Thanks for the advice.
To sum up: I have TWRP 3.0.2.0
The original Super SU I used (which bricked the phone) was v2.46
I then placed v2.76 on top didn't work (was stuck in the boot loop)
I then placed UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.65-20151226141550 on top of that...and it works!
So for S-ON, unlocked bootloader on M9, with a 161 firmware, best options to root are TWRP 3.0.2.0 and UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.65-20151226141550.
The phone is now starting up (installing apps) and if I find anything else, I'll be sure to let you good folks know.

tigarstyle said:
Thanks for the advice.
To sum up: I have TWRP 3.0.2.0
The original Super SU I used (which bricked the phone) was v2.46
I then placed v2.76 on top didn't work (was stuck in the boot loop)
I then placed UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.65-20151226141550 on top of that...and it works!
So for S-ON, unlocked bootloader on M9, with a 161 firmware, best options to root are TWRP 3.0.2.0 and UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.65-20151226141550.
The phone is now starting up (installing apps) and if I find anything else, I'll be sure to let you good folks know.
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Congratulations! It's always nice to hear when a phone is restored to working order.
I notice that you tried v2.76 before trying v2.65. Keep in mind that the only reliably flashable versions of SuperSU are v2.65 and v2.79 SR1. Now that you have SuperSU installed (and booting!), you can update the binary from within the app without having to flash it again (recommended).
Also, you mentioned TWRP 3.0.2.0. There is a slightly newer version (3.0.3-0) that the developer recommends. You don't have to use it (obviously, given that you're not!), but it has the benefit of supporting HTC's stock encryption.
Come on back anytime if you have difficulties in the future. Unlike Youtube videos, the XDA forums are up-to-date with the latest software and methods - and populated by some of the most knowledgeable users & developers around. Who knows, maybe you'll end up helping someone else in the future!

computerslayer said:
Congratulations! It's always nice to hear when a phone is restored to working order.
I notice that you tried v2.76 before trying v2.65. Keep in mind that the only reliably flashable versions of SuperSU are v2.65 and v2.79 SR1. Now that you have SuperSU installed (and booting!), you can update the binary from within the app without having to flash it again (recommended).
Also, you mentioned TWRP 3.0.2.0. There is a slightly newer version (3.0.3-0) that the developer recommends. You don't have to use it (obviously, given that you're not!), but it has the benefit of supporting HTC's stock encryption.
Come on back anytime if you have difficulties in the future. Unlike Youtube videos, the XDA forums are up-to-date with the latest software and methods - and populated by some of the most knowledgeable users & developers around. Who knows, maybe you'll end up helping someone else in the future!
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I'd say "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". As you stated earlier, "finicky". The next step is s-off and leave it at that until you learn a lot more about how easy it is to completely knacker this phone!.
Beamed in by telepathy.

HTC one M8 official Android 6,0- Sense 7 root and twrp?

Hi i am the proud owner of an htc one m8,
But i've been wanting to root my android 6,0 device and could not find any tutorials on how to do this on this android version and install twrp aswell.
Now i was wondering if it is the same as on Lollipop or is there not a devellopmend threat yet?
I would love it if you guys could help me,
Tim
P.S its an international version

Procedure for Rooting HTC One M8
1 - Unlock the bootloader from HTCDev.com
2 - Install Latest TWRP by Fastboot http://is.gd/twrpm8
3 - Flash SuperSU 2.65 or later in TWRP http://is.gd/supersum8

Twrp
Haidy47 said:
1 - Unlock the bootloader from HTCDev
2 - Install Latest TWRP by Fastboot
3 - Flash SuperSU 2.65 or later in TWRP @Haidy47
Could you please explain in detail or give me a link to a good tutorial on how to install twrp safely and why i would want to go s-off or on?
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TimBC said:
Haidy47 said:
1 - Unlock the bootloader from HTCDev
2 - Install Latest TWRP by Fastboot
3 - Flash SuperSU 2.65 or later in TWRP @Haidy47
Could you please explain in detail or give me a link to a good tutorial on how to install twrp safely and why i would want to go s-off or on?
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If asking for a why on s-off, then you likely don't want s-off. I wouldn't recommend you going with s-off until you've really gotten familiar with tweaking your device to the deepest level possible with s-on. S-OFF is useful for phone conversion (Taking a Sense or Sprint phone and converting it to a GPE), custom radios, and software / hardware hacks. You generally do not need this to get a fully customized experience. It isn't needed for modded ROMs or Kernels, or updating supported firmware.
Installing TWRP safely is pretty easy. You can either do it via fastboot (Fastboot flash recovery [twrp_image_file_name].img
Or, more simply; install TWRP Manager from the play store after unlocking your bootloader.
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Anonaru said:
TimBC said:
If asking for a why on s-off, then you likely don't want s-off. I wouldn't recommend you going with s-off until you've really gotten familiar with tweaking your device to the deepest level possible with s-on. S-OFF is useful for phone conversion (Taking a Sense or Sprint phone and converting it to a GPE), custom radios, and software / hardware hacks. You generally do not need this to get a fully customized experience. It isn't needed for modded ROMs or Kernels, or updating supported firmware.
Installing TWRP safely is pretty easy. You can either do it via fastboot (Fastboot flash recovery [twrp_image_file_name].img
Or, more simply; install TWRP Manager from the play store after unlocking your bootloader.
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@Anonaru
Wow that easy... Did not know that (flashed two s3 mini's before and it wasnt that easy compared to this)
Could you give me a rough estimation what the chances are of soft/hard briking my device?
Tim
P.S I would like to install the harman and kardon option after i rooted and installed twrp but it recommends strongly s-off thats why i asked
Edit: The apps says it needs root? Does it need root to install twrp?https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jmz.soft.twrpmanager
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TimBC said:
Anonaru said:
@Anonaru
Wow that easy... Did not know that (flashed two s3 mini's before and it wasnt that easy compared to this)
Could you give me a rough estimation what the chances are of soft/hard briking my device?
Tim
P.S I would like to install the harman and kardon option after i rooted and installed twrp but it recommends strongly s-off thats why i asked
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For the Harman mods, you would probably be better off just using a ROM that has it pre-hacked
The chances of you hard bricking an s-on device is essentially NIL, so long as you make sure you read directions as you go. Make sure your firmware is up to date (Don't flash a MM rom on a LP firmware, though I've been told this is usually fine too), etc. You'll come to find that the M8 is one of the most rewarding and simple devices to strip down, root, and mod :laugh:
Soft bricking... meh. I soft-bricked my device a handful of times so far, mostly due to my own error. Probably the easiest device to fix in event of this, though!
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Could you please explain in detail or give me a link to a good tutorial on how to install twrp safely and why i would want to go s-off or on?
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The phone is s-on by default. S-off is the "modified" or non-stock state.
S-off costs $25 US by sunshine app. Its not needed to install a custom ROM or root, if that is your main reason for asking about it.
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TimBC said:
Anonaru said:
Could you give me a rough estimation what the chances are of soft/hard briking my device?
Tim
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You can't brick this phone by flashing a ROM, rooting, etc.
In fact, its nearly impossible to brick s-on; and unless you start messing with s-off mods.
Just make a TWRP backup before flashing a ROM, or rooting. That way, if anything goes wrong and you find yourself unable to boot (I'm not a fan of the term "soft brick) just boot to recovery and restore your TWRP backup.
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Anonaru said:
TimBC said:
For the Harman mods, you would probably be better off just using a ROM that has it pre-hacked
The chances of you hard bricking an s-on device is essentially NIL, so long as you make sure you read directions as you go. Make sure your firmware is up to date (Don't flash a MM rom on a LP firmware, though I've been told this is usually fine too), etc. You'll come to find that the M8 is one of the most rewarding and simple devices to strip down, root, and mod :laugh:
Soft bricking... meh. I soft-bricked my device a handful of times so far, mostly due to my own error. Probably the easiest device to fix in event of this, though!
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@Anonaru
Wow thanks for helping mate!
Could you redirect me to a rom that has it pre-installed? I would like to keep sense 7 as I like it alot and i use blinkfeed on a daily basis.
Tim
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redpoint73 said:
The phone is s-on by default. S-off is the "modified" or non-stock state.
S-off costs $25 US by sunshine app. Its not needed to install a custom ROM or root, if that is your main reason for asking about it.
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TimBC said:
You can't brick this phone by flashing a ROM, rooting, etc.
In fact, its nearly impossible to brick s-on; and unless you start messing with s-off mods.
Just make a TWRP backup before flashing a ROM, or rooting. That way, if anything goes wrong and you find yourself unable to boot (I'm not a fan of the term "soft brick) just boot to recovery and restore your TWRP backup.
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Thanks for giving me the info, I'll make a backup first ofcourse, are the twrp flashing apps safe?
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TimBC said:
are the twrp flashing apps safe?
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Plenty of folks here use the TWRP Manager app, previously linked by another user. I'd say its safe.
But I always just do the fastboot install method. If you have a fastboot environment working (and if you unlocked the bootloader by HTCDev.com, you should already), its easy to install TWRP by fastboot. Its also good to know how to do so (and other fastboot commands), if you ever run into the case the phone unable to boot into OS (for which any apps would obviously be useless).
Instructions on the TWRP website under "Fastboot install method): https://twrp.me/devices/htconem8gsm.html

redpoint73 said:
Plenty of folks here use the TWRP Manager app, previously linked by another user. I'd say its safe.
But I always just do the fastboot install method. If you have a fastboot environment working (and if you unlocked the bootloader by HTCDev.com, you should already), its easy to install TWRP by fastboot. Its also good to know how to do so (and other fastboot commands), if you ever run into the case the phone unable to boot into OS (for which any apps would obviously be useless).
Instructions on the TWRP website under "Fastboot install method): https://twrp.me/devices/htconem8gsm.html
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@redpoint73
I think I'll try the app as it does it for me, its just easier and I am more likely to make mistakes as a human.
I would like to thank all for the help!
I will come back to say if it worked and/or if i have any more questions
Edit: Ehhh does the app require root or not, you cant root without twrp so strange?

TimBC said:
@redpoint73
I think I'll try the app as it does it for me, its just easier and I am more likely to make mistakes as a human.
I would like to thank all for the help!
I will come back to say if it worked and/or if i have any more questions
Edit: Ehhh does the app require root or not, you cant root without twrp so strange?
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I'm actually not sure.. Actually I think most of these flashing apps require root
Either way, following redpoint's advice and learning how to do it through fastboot will do you a ton of good-- if you ever get into a reboot loop or some other similar kind of crash, you'll definitely need to be familiar with adb and fastboot. Don't be afraid to settle in with a guide and go for it, the M8 is one of the safest devices to experiment with while s-on :laugh:

Anonaru said:
I'm actually not sure.. Actually I think most of these flashing apps require root
Either way, following redpoint's advice and learning how to do it through fastboot will do you a ton of good-- if you ever get into a reboot loop or some other similar kind of crash, you'll definitely need to be familiar with adb and fastboot. Don't be afraid to settle in with a guide and go for it, the M8 is one of the safest devices to experiment with while s-on :laugh:
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Oohkay I'll give it a try after the Revenant that i am watching atm is finished! Sucks tho that unlocking the bootloader resets everything.

TimBC said:
Oohkay I'll give it a try after the Revenant that i am watching atm is finished! Sucks tho that unlocking the bootloader resets everything.
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You can back it up through ADB, so that you don't lose app progress The command sequence is as follows: (Thank you @xunholyx )
adb backup -apk -shared -all -f C:\Users\NAME\backup.ab to backup (replace "NAME" with your windows user name)
adb restore C:\Users\NAME\backup.ab to restore (replacing "NAME" again, of course)
This should allow you to back up your apps in their current state without root. I'd encourage using another backup service of some kind in order to save your contact info and the sort.. HTC Sync works if you want to keep it simple

Anonaru said:
You can back it up through ADB, so that you don't lose app progress The command sequence is as follows: (Thank you @xunholyx )
adb backup -apk -shared -all -f C:\Users\NAME\backup.ab to backup (replace "NAME" with your windows user name)
adb restore C:\Users\NAME\backup.ab to restore (replacing "NAME" again, of course)
This should allow you to back up your apps in their current state without root. I'd encourage using another backup service of some kind in order to save your contact info and the sort.. HTC Sync works if you want to keep it simple
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I guess you would do that as first? Not while or after unlocking the bootloader?
And if i want to restore it, i guess i need to boot into fastboot and then run the command

TimBC said:
I guess you would do that as first? Not while or after unlocking the bootloader?
And if i want to restore it, i guess i need to boot into fastboot and then run the command
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Excuse my delay
Run the backup command while the phone is online and in android-- I do not believe it works during fastboot (I'm not at a computer, and am a wee rusty on this part)
Of course, make sure you do it before you unlock that bootloader

Anonaru said:
Excuse my delay
Run the backup command while the phone is online and in android-- I do not believe it works during fastboot (I'm not at a computer, and am a wee rusty on this part)
Of course, make sure you do it before you unlock that bootloader
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I'll take a look, i am still deciding if i want to do this or not because its still under warranty and sometimes the top speaker acts a beet shady (cleaning it out with compressed air and a toothbrush and tapping it on the table helps to restore audio)
So maybe i'll wait, thanks for the help anyways

redpoint73 said:
The phone is s-on by default. S-off is the "modified" or non-stock state.
S-off costs $25 US by sunshine app. Its not needed to install a custom ROM or root, if that is your main reason for asking about it.
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TimBC said:
You can't brick this phone by flashing a ROM, rooting, etc.
In fact, its nearly impossible to brick s-on; and unless you start messing with s-off mods.
Just make a TWRP backup before flashing a ROM, or rooting. That way, if anything goes wrong and you find yourself unable to boot (I'm not a fan of the term "soft brick) just boot to recovery and restore your TWRP backup.
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Im with Marshmallow sense edition boot loader unlocked and s-on
and I'm rooted .
I have install adaway but the hosts file always go back to default.
It seems that I dont have write permission
how can i get write permissions ?
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ofir_a said:
redpoint73 said:
The phone is s-on by default. S-off is the "modified" or non-stock state.
S-off costs $25 US by sunshine app. Its not needed to install a custom ROM or root, if that is your main reason for asking about it.
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Im with Marshmallow sense edition boot loader unlocked and s-on
and I'm rooted .
I have install adaway but the hosts file always go back to default.
It seems that I dont have write permission
how can i get write permissions ?
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@ofir_a
Ehh I havent been on this forum very long but maybe its better to make your own post?
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ofir_a said:
redpoint73 said:
Im with Marshmallow sense edition boot loader unlocked and s-on
and I'm rooted .
I have install adaway but the hosts file always go back to default.
It seems that I dont have write permission
how can i get write permissions ?
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I agree that this post is off-topic from the original subject of the thread, and should be in another thread (either new thread, or there are others that discuss system write permissions).
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Run the backup command while the phone is online and in android-- I do not believe it works during fastboot (I'm not at a computer, and am a wee rusty on this part)
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That is correct, adb commands will not work in fastboot.
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What version of twrp and SuperSU to use

Hi guys,
I've been reading a lot around here because I want to root my new htc 10. But I've read about not working radio after rooting and now I got a little confused. I just want to check if I get it right before I can't make calls anymore.. I have to use the latest twrp and don't encryp my backup because of this, right? And what version of superSu do I use? Do I use v2.82 or SR3-SuperSU-v2.79-SR3-20170114223742.zip? Thanks for helping me get out of confusion.

Smellie2 said:
Hi guys,
I've been reading a lot around here because I want to root my new htc 10. But I've read about not working radio after rooting and now I got a little confused. I just want to check if I get it right before I can't make calls anymore.. I have to use the latest twrp and don't encryp my backup because of this, right? And what version of superSu do I use? Do I use v2.82 or SR3-SuperSU-v2.79-SR3-20170114223742.zip? Thanks for helping me get out of confusion.
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TWRP 3.1.1-0 and SuperSU 2.82.

Magnum_Enforcer said:
TWRP 3.1.1-0 and SuperSU 2.82.
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And do I have to make sure my signal stays by typing a command with adb sideload?

Smellie2 said:
And do I have to make sure my signal stays by typing a command with adb sideload?
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No.

So I successfully rooted my HTC 10 and after that I got s-off. Apparently, I chose the wrong option (s-off and unlocked) and now my HTC 10 doesn't have an os installed. I am currently on cid HTC__621. Am I right in thinking that I can change my cid and then flash a ruu to get up and running again? Or will my being unlocked keep interfering?

Smellie2 said:
So I successfully rooted my HTC 10 and after that I got s-off. Apparently, I chose the wrong option (s-off and unlocked) and now my HTC 10 doesn't have an os installed. I am currently on cid HTC__621. Am I right in thinking that I can change my cid and then flash a ruu to get up and running again? Or will my being unlocked keep interfering?
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If you made a backup after installing TWRP you can simply restore it. Otherwise, flashing a ROM or installing the appropriate RUU will work. Being unlocked won't affect anything now that you're S-off.

Magnum_Enforcer said:
If you made a backup after installing TWRP you can simply restore it. Otherwise, flashing a ROM or installing the appropriate RUU will work.
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That didn't work because there were no partitions left to restore it to. So I wiped them and tried again. Failure again. Then my eye caught "factory reset" in download mode. I tried that and it worked. I even have twrp still installed.

Need Stock RUU Marshmallow for HTC ONE M8 DUGL (Dual Sim) European model

Guys,
I was looking around for days and till now I could not find any stock ruu file for my phone. I need a stock RUU HTC ONE M8 DUGL (Dual SIM), andorid version 6.0, sense 7.
My HTC CID is CID__032 and running 6.0, sense 7.
I thank you guys if you can help me.

mqazimi said:
Guys,
I was looking around for days and till now I could not find any stock ruu file for my phone. I need a stock RUU HTC ONE M8 DUGL (Dual SIM), andorid version 6.0, sense 7.
My HTC CID is CID__032 and running 6.0, sense 7.
I thank you guys if you can help me.
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You can download it from here.

I'm trying to flash but when the phone is reading the img file it says system halted ..... fail to update due to large image file.
I think it is not the correct one.

mqazimi said:
I'm trying to flash but when the phone is reading the img file it says system halted ..... fail to update due to large image file.
I think it is not the correct one.
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It is the correct one.
The problem is that regular fastboot can't handle the file because it is too large.
You'll need to use HTC's version of fastboot. You can find further instructions here. Skip the step for the RUU download there. That one isn't the correct one for you, and you already have the proper one downloaded. Also skip the *first you need this* part. You already have that stuff.
An alternative would be to use the method to flash from your SD card.
Rename the RUU.zip by removing everything in the name of it except for 0P6BIMG (and .zip of course) and place it onto your extSD (must be formatted to FAT32). Then boot to bootloader with the SD card inserted into the phone, and follow the on screen prompts (volume up to confirm the flash ~ power button to reboot after the flash is complete ~ super easy)
If you use this method, be sure to delete the renamed .zip from your extSD. If you don't your phone will try to update again every time you boot to bootloader.
Good luck!

xunholyx said:
It is the correct one.
The problem is that regular fastboot can't handle the file because it is too large.
You'll need to use HTC's version of fastboot. You can find further instructions here. Skip the step for the RUU download there. That one isn't the correct one for you, and you already have the proper one downloaded. Also skip the *first you need this* part. You already have that stuff.
An alternative would be to use the method to flash from your SD card.
Rename the RUU.zip by removing everything in the name of it except for 0P6BIMG (and .zip of course) and place it onto your extSD (must be formatted to FAT32). Then boot to bootloader with the SD card inserted into the phone, and follow the on screen prompts (volume up to confirm the flash ~ power button to reboot after the flash is complete ~ super easy)
If you use this method, be sure to delete the renamed .zip from your extSD. If you donèt your phone will try to update again every time you boot to bootloader.
Good luck!
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Thanks a lot man. It went perfect.
I appreciate a lot.

mqazimi said:
Thanks a lot man. It went perfect.
I appreciate a lot.
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You're welcome. Glad I could help.

where can i download the ruu link please
Hello i also need the RUU file where can i download it, please help
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You can download it from here.
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Hello can you please upload the file, link is down please help

Hyperwero said:
Hello i also need the RUU file where can i download it, please help
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Hello can you please upload the file, link is down please help
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You can get it from here:
https://cloud.mail.ru/public/BbWq/VwgqHFwt3

The Right rom?
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You're welcome. Glad I could help.
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At last!!! I've found someone who knows my phone! Will this work on my phone? m8_dugl/0P6B64000

homestd said:
At last!!! I've found someone who knows my phone! Will this work on my phone? m8_dugl/0P6B64000
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Yes it will

Thank You!
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Yes it will
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Last questions:
1. Is it english?
2. Which install from what you've recommended in the post?
I'm unlocked and s-off, the usb install seems pretty slick as I am running Ubuntu 18.04 at the moment but I also have a windows 7 machine.

Need hash
I downloaded the file last night but twrp-3.3.1-0-m8-1 says it's corrupt. Downloading again as we speak. Is there an md5 for this? I'm in the US and can only read enough of the website to click the icon for download...

My Kingdom for a working zip file
I have downloaded this file: 0P6BIMG_M8_DUGL_M60_SENSE70_MR_HTC_Europe_6.16.401.101_Radio_1.24.30336021.13G_30.69.336021.00_F_release_465002_signed_2_4.zip
at least 4 or 5 times, from three different sources ( 1 cost $5) with no luck. Thanks to xunholyx at least I know what to look for but, so far, Archive manager can't open them and TWRP won't install them. My first method has been to stick it in /sdcard, do a twrp factory wipe and tell it to install but so far no good.
If any of you know where I can get this file or suggestions about maybe where I should be looking or what I should be doing at this point, advice is always welcome. Thanks

homestd said:
I have downloaded this file: 0P6BIMG_M8_DUGL_M60_SENSE70_MR_HTC_Europe_6.16.401.101_Radio_1.24.30336021.13G_30.69.336021.00_F_release_465002_signed_2_4.zip
at least 4 or 5 times, from three different sources ( 1 cost $5) with no luck. Thanks to xunholyx at least I know what to look for but, so far, Archive manager can't open them and TWRP won't install them. My first method has been to stick it in /sdcard, do a twrp factory wipe and tell it to install but so far no good.
If any of you know where I can get this file or suggestions about maybe where I should be looking or what I should be doing at this point, advice is always welcome. Thanks
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You can't flash RUUs with TWRP. You need to flash it in fastboot or use the SD card method. Look at post #4 for instructions.
EDIT: Yes it's English

RUU in .zip package
xunholyx said:
You can't flash RUUs with TWRP. You need to flash it in fastboot or use the SD card method. Look at post #4 for instructions.
EDIT: Yes it's English
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Sorry to be so dumb, but isn't the RUU in the zip that I can't unpack? I would be thrilled to download the straight ruu or ota.

homestd said:
Sorry to be so dumb, but isn't the RUU in the zip that I can't unpack? I would be thrilled to download the straight ruu or ota.
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Don't unpack it. You can't do that. Just follow the instructions to flash the .zip
It is the "straight RUU". It's the .zip contained in the RUU.exe. The .exe is for installing though windows, just like any other software.
With the extracted .zip, you need to flash it in fastboot or with the SD card method.
Just follow the instructions.
There was never any RUU.exe ROM updates for the dual sim M8
EDIT: The RUU isn't in the .zip
The .zip is the RUU

Yeah, I figured it was something like that. I'm not a total noob, just old. I've got a degree in electronics technology from 1986 and know enough adb , etc. to be dangerous, but I'm hoping this phone will last as my wife is on her fourth M8! I love the phone...I had ordered a mini2 as my old one was a mini, and I have worked on them all. My only hurdle is this phone is markedly different from the US models. I've finally ascertained that it was a j15 before it was changed by whomever.
I can't begin to thank you enough for your help. Working with old tech is like restoring an old car and I know there is an enormous education to be had here. I have more questions(of course) but I'll save them for later. I have it running Los for the time being. Thanks again.

M8__dugl, firmware upgrade went south, no fastboot
I got an ota over wifi (from God knows where) and It wouldn't install. I tried to flash it in ruu mode, but it failed, so I unpacked the firmware.zip and flashed it in ruu and all seemed well until I noticed that fastboot says it's running 4.30.401.5 and Software info says it's still 3.33.401.10. This is the ota: OTA_M8_DUGL_L50_SENSE60_MR_HTC_Europe_4.30.401.5-3.33.401.10_release_426355.zip
I'm s-off and relocked at the moment. I was trying to unlock once again using Unlock_code.bin before I put the old ruu back on it when bootloader decided it was no longer going to talk to my pc. adb is fine, just no fastboot.
I rebooted and killed the server more than necessary to no avail. Anyone got any ideas to get me out of this? The phone works but it freezes some. I anyone needs the getvar, I'll post it.

Got it fixed...BAD CORD!!! It's always something....

homestd said:
Got it fixed...BAD CORD!!! It's always something....
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hey man.. can you give me a link to the file? i have the same phone and all the files i downloaded were either corrupted or password protected, my phone is stuck in fastboot mode. the one in the AndroiFileHost link is also 404. please help.