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Prep M8 for donation (factory restore)

Hi all,
So I have my old M8 doing nothing (switched to Note 4)...
It's running a custom venom rom, and basically I want to put it completely back to factory state.
If you could help a guy that's moderately good at this stuff, I would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!!

Post the output from fastboot getvar all and we'll tell you what to do

Thanks for that, err - I haven't got the tools installed any more, could you point in the direction of the tools again sorry!

Ok, getvar just sits at waiting for device...?

Ok sorry, turns out I'm just rusty!
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.16.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.15.2133156.UA13G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main:
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno:
(bootloader) imei:
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B10000
(bootloader) cidnum: HTC__001
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: ab0efa49
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
all: Done!
finished. total time: 0.020s

1. remove the imei no. & serial no. in your above post.
2. check EddyOS thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735235
You have everything that you need there. The guide will put your device back to stock but updated to the latest lollipop stock ROM

Done, and thanks!

Sorry to be a pain, is there another way to achieve S-Off without paying sunshine?
Thanks

Shozuki said:
Sorry to be a pain, is there another way to achieve S-Off without paying sunshine?
Thanks
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No other way, only sunshine.
But you don't need S-Off to revert to stock with that thread guide, you need to relock bootloader then follow all the steps.
The only thing is without S-Off, your bootloader will show RELOCKED instead of LOCKED.

Ah cool, minor.
Thanks

S-OFF would probably add a bit to resale value so might be worth doing - up to you of course!

EddyOS said:
S-OFF would probably add a bit to resale value so might be worth doing - up to you of course!
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Indeed, but I'm literally giving it my uncle and let him use it.
If I may ask one more thing though, when sending the ruu.zip
I get:
FAIL99 unknown fail
FAILED (remote: 99 unknown fail)
Execution time is 3(s)
Any ideas??
Thanks for your help sirs.

That seems to come up randomly and doesn't really appear to point to anything in particular. You've definitely got a locked bootloader and are using the htc_fastboot?

EddyOS said:
That seems to come up randomly and doesn't really appear to point to anything in particular. You've definitely got a locked bootloader and are using the htc_fastboot?
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Unfortunately it's still unlocked, but I can't seem to change that either. I'm using minimal adb and fastboot, but the htc_bootloader is in the folder.
Am I supposed to use that from the start, as I only see reference in the final stage.
Apologies, if I'm misreading!
EDIT, I followed the guide starting with recovery which kept failing... That must be the issue...
from your guide EDIT: Thread I meant:
"Well lord knows what's going on here...
I started by flashing the recovery to the one linked here. It won't boot into recovery at all it just sits at "entering recovery..."
I was using a venom custom rom and TWRP 2.8.5.0 touch recovery.
I can boot into the phone, use fastboot and adb - but can't go any further in restoring the handset back to factory... All help appreciated."

ckpv5 said:
1. remove the imei no. & serial no. in your above post.
2. check EddyOS thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735235
You have everything that you need there. The guide will put your device back to stock but updated to the latest lollipop stock ROM
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does it matter which region it's from? I am using a canadian Carrier (rogers). And I can't really find ruu for Canadian carrier. Any help/ guidance would be appreciated thanks.

crazyandroider said:
does it matter which region it's from? I am using a canadian Carrier (rogers). And I can't really find ruu for Canadian carrier. Any help/ guidance would be appreciated thanks.
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Yeah, That guide is for EU M8's only...
really struggling getting mine back to factory...

crazyandroider said:
does it matter which region it's from? I am using a canadian Carrier (rogers). And I can't really find ruu for Canadian carrier. Any help/ guidance would be appreciated thanks.
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That depends. Are you s-off? If so, you can run a WWE RUU, and go back to basically stock. WWE is compatible with Rogers. You won't get OTAs though. You'll have to update firmware manually, but with s-off, that's easy to do.

My apologies, I failed to use my eyes.
All solved. Many thanks!!

Shozuki said:
My apologies, I failed to use my eyes.
All solved. Many thanks!!
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What was it?

EddyOS said:
What was it?
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Well basically I was following the instructions as if I were S-Off.
Instead I just to use: fastboot oem lock and completely skimmed over the text failing to read it!
My uncle is happy now and thats fine with me!
Thanks for your help!

M8 Bricked while updating to Marshmallow.

Hi,
The other day i've tried to update my M8 to marshmallow via OTA and my device get bricked . . .
It is stucked on Android Recovery, and have tried everything. Ruu's, factory reset . . . everything. Ruu always gives me back error 155.
Don't know what else to do. It is new, but I think the people that sold it to me have changed things like CID and it have S-OFF.
I'll post the "fastboot getvar all" command results:
E:\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot getvar all
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.29.214500021.12G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 6.12.401.4
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) serialno:
(bootloader) imei: ---------------------
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul_ca
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B10000
(bootloader) cidnum: 11111111
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: off
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 76df2b54
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
all: Done!
Can someone help me? :crying: Thanks!

I am having the same problem!! I installed the official update via the system update, installed then at the end it told me there is a problem with the OTA thing and that is it. Since then my device is bricked and I'm in between the recovery menu and the bootloader.
I don't wanna root my device and didn't try it. This sucks. I wish I can rollback this mess to Lollipop.

Moe88Saber said:
I am having the same problem!! I installed the official update via the system update, installed then at the end it told me there is a problem with the OTA thing and that is it. Since then my device is bricked and I'm in between the recovery menu and the bootloader.
I don't wanna root my device and didn't try it. This sucks. I wish I can rollback this mess to Lollipop.
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I had a similar issue, bricked my HTC ONE M8 by updating through OTA.
But I got it fixed by flashing RUU through htc_fastboot.exe, it took a while but was effective.
In your case, if you need to find your right CID, first get your mid number and check if you can find a right CID to your MID, then write it through fastboot. Hope it can help you.
If you will need a detailed how to, let me know

azbtaurus said:
I had a similar issue, bricked my HTC ONE M8 by updating through OTA.
But I got it fixed by flashing RUU through htc_fastboot.exe, it took a while but was effective.
In your case, if you need to find your right CID, first get your mid number and check if you can find a right CID to your MID, then write it through fastboot. Hope it can help you.
If you will need a detailed how to, let me know
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My CID is 11111111, it says so in the bootloader. Can you provide links on where to get the RUU and the flashing app? Thanks
The bootloader says LOCKED yet my device is the international variant. Is it related or does it mean that my bootloader is locked?

ramajo17 said:
Hi,
The other day i've tried to update my M8 to marshmallow via OTA and my device get bricked . . .
It is stucked on Android Recovery, and have tried everything. Ruu's, factory reset . . . everything. Ruu always gives me back error 155.
Don't know what else to do. It is new, but I think the people that sold it to me have changed things like CID and it have S-OFF.
I'll post the "fastboot getvar all" command results:
E:\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot getvar all
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.29.214500021.12G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 6.12.401.4
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) serialno: FA44WWM07312
(bootloader) imei: ---------------------
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul_ca
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B10000
(bootloader) cidnum: 11111111
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: off
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 76df2b54
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
all: Done!
Can someone help me? :crying: Thanks!
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Hey, I've made a simple research and found that your serial number belongs to HTC ONE M8 Taiwan version, so first you need to change your MID to 0P6B150 (optional but strongly advised for applaying offical updates) and then the CID to CHT__601 (Taiwan).
Only after this you need to find the right RUU and flash it, or use RUU.zip and flash it through htc_fastboot.exe
Hope it will be helpfull
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Moe88Saber said:
My CID is 11111111, it says so in the bootloader. Can you provide links on where to get the RUU and the flashing app? Thanks
The bootloader says LOCKED yet my device is the international variant. Is it related or does it mean that my bootloader is locked?
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Send me your detailed phone information as it was shown in the first post of the thread so I can tell you how to change you CID and other identification numbers that in the end will let you apply the update
Having the original CID is very important, cuz your bootloader was relocked? otherwise they could've not changed you CID/
Check your serial information go to HTC Warranty Check - Lookup
this tell you right region information of your phone so you can easily find right CID and MID numbers of your phone

azbtaurus said:
Send me your detailed phone information
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Can you walk me through it? When I connect my device to my laptop, it shows nothing. the HTC sync app fails to detect my phone as well.
But my bootloader detects it. It goes from FASTBOOT to FASTBOOT USB

azbtaurus said:
Hey, I've made a simple research and found that your serial number belongs to HTC ONE M8 Taiwan version, so first you need to change your MID to 0P6B150 (optional but strongly advised for applaying offical updates) and then the CID to CHT__601 (Taiwan).
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That is wrong .. you need to see the CID/MID not the serial no.
He can flash the 6.12.401.4 RUU zip
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ramajo17 said:
Hi,
The other day i've tried to update my M8 to marshmallow via OTA and my device get bricked . . .
It is stucked on Android Recovery, and have tried everything. Ruu's, factory reset . . . everything. Ruu always gives me back error 155.
Don't know what else to do. It is new, but I think the people that sold it to me have changed things like CID and it have S-OFF.
I'll post the "fastboot getvar all" command results:
E:\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot getvar all
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.29.214500021.12G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 6.12.401.4
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) serialno:
(bootloader) imei: ---------------------
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul_ca
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B10000
(bootloader) cidnum: 11111111
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: off
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 76df2b54
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
all: Done!
Can someone help me? :crying: Thanks!
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1. - remove the serial no. in your above post.
2. - Is the bootloader LOCKED or RELOCKED ? If it is UNLOCKED, relock it with command fastboot oem lock
3. - follow this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64926362&postcount=4 for the driver part
and this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64926626&postcount=6 for the RUU part

Moe88Saber said:
Can you walk me through it? When I connect my device to my laptop, it shows nothing. the HTC sync app fails to detect my phone as well.
But my bootloader detects it. It goes from FASTBOOT to FASTBOOT USB
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1 - see the links in the end of #7 post? Go there and first get the drivers and adb-fastboot tools
once you get try command fastboot getvar all this will show you the detailed information of your device
2 - once done get HTC ONE M8 all in one tool kit, it would be easier for you to use instead typing commands all the time
3 - unlock your bootloader by following the instructions on the program listed above
4 - search for right CID number of your phone and write it by using command fastboot oem writecid (YOUR CID)
5 - relock bootloader
6 - flash the right RUU (check if it is right for your original new CID)
Keep in mind that I've done this on my own devices, and I don't take any responsibility in case if you get your device bricked

ckpv5 said:
That is wrong .. you need to see the CID/MID not the serial no.
He can flash the 6.12.401.4 RUU zip
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1. - remove the serial no. in your above post.
2. - Is the bootloader LOCKED or RELOCKED ? If it is UNLOCKED, relock it with command fastboot oem lock
3. - follow this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64926362&postcount=4 for the driver part
and this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64926626&postcount=6 for the RUU part
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I'm not the OP but I am experiencing the same issue. anyway...my bootloader is locked and it is connected to the ADB, getvar shows me some stats. I'm now downloading the RUU and will flash it afterwards. Thanks for your help.

Moe88Saber said:
I'm not the OP but I am experiencing the same issue. anyway...my bootloader is locked and it is connected to the ADB, getvar shows me some stats. I'm now downloading the RUU and will flash it afterwards. Thanks for your help.
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You cannot simply flash the RUU .. the first question is .. is the RUU the right one for your device ?
You have SUperCID as you mentioned above .. what about the MID ?
Is it 0P6B10000 ? If yes .. then go ahead

ckpv5 said:
You cannot simply flash the RUU .. the first question is .. is the RUU the right one for your device ?
You have SUperCID as you mentioned above .. what about the MID ?
Is it 0P6B10000 ? If yes .. then go ahead
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Sir, If you mean the modelid, then yes, it is 0P6B10000 and cidnum is 11111111
Should I go ahead?

Moe88Saber said:
Sir, If you mean the modelid, then yes, it is 0P6B10000 and cidnum is 11111111
Should I go ahead?
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Yes.. sure

ckpv5 said:
That is wrong .. you need to see the CID/MID not the serial no.
He can flash the 6.12.401.4 RUU zip
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1. - remove the serial no. in your above post.
2. - Is the bootloader LOCKED or RELOCKED ? If it is UNLOCKED, relock it with command fastboot oem lock
3. - follow this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64926362&postcount=4 for the driver part
and this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64926626&postcount=6 for the RUU part
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Ok I'm downloading the RUU. I've tried to apply this RUU from computer but not worked, I hope it works with fastboot!
I'll tell you once is done, thanks!
Update info:
It gets stuck in "sending 'zip'... <53965 KB>
I've waited 20 minutes and nothing happens.

ckpv5 said:
yes.. Sure
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yes!!! It lives! You are one magnificent human being! I am forever in your debt!:d:d
thank you thank you thank you

ramajo17 said:
Ok I'm downloading the RUU. I've tried to apply this RUU from computer but not worked, I hope it works with fastboot!
I'll tell you once is done, thanks!
Update info:
It gets stuck in "sending 'zip'... <53965 KB>
I've waited 20 minutes and nothing happens.
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Have you install the fastboot/adb that linked above ?
Have you updated the HTC USB drivers, also linked above ?
Try with a Windows PC USB2.0

ckpv5 said:
Have you install the fastboot/adb that linked above ?
Have you updated the HTC USB drivers, also linked above ?
Try with a Windows PC USB2.0
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Yes both things. I'll try to download the RUU again because when I try to unzip it on my PC it says that the file is corrupted.
Can be that the problem?

ramajo17 said:
Yes both things. I'll try to download the RUU again because when I try to unzip it on my PC it says that the file is corrupted.
Can be that the problem?
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You can't extract/unzip an encrypted HTC RUU zip.
You never reply to my first question .. is your bootloader LOCKED, RELOCKED or UNLOCKED ?
If it is UNLOCKED .. I can suggest another method .. restore a TWRP backup.
If you have installed both adb/fastboot and latest HTC USB driver (and uninstall HTC Sync Manager) I don't see a reason why it cannot work for you when it worked for the other guy (post #14)
Do you have a microSD card ? You can do it different way.

ckpv5 said:
You can't extract/unzip an encrypted HTC RUU zip.
You never reply to my first question .. is your bootloader LOCKED, RELOCKED or UNLOCKED ?
If it is UNLOCKED .. I can suggest another method .. restore a TWRP backup.
If you have installed both adb/fastboot and latest HTC USB driver (and uninstall HTC Sync Manager) I don't see a reason why it cannot work for you when it worked for the other guy (post #14)
Do you have a microSD card ? You can do it different way.
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Sorry, it is RELOCKED.
I'll try to do all from 0 again. If it does not work we can UNLOCK it and try the TWRP method you say?
Yes I do have an SD card in my phone, but my PC doesn't detect it and have no SD adapter. I've heard that there's some fastboot command "push" or something like that to put the RUU on it but don't know how it works.
Thanks for your time, I'm desperate. . .

You need to unlock bootloader to go with TWRP method.
Just try again ... with a Windows PC with USB2.0 (many people report USB3.0 is a hit and miss)
Make sure the HTC Sync manager is uninstalled after you install the driver.

ckpv5 said:
You need to unlock bootloader to go with TWRP method.
Just try again ... with a Windows PC with USB2.0 (many people report USB3.0 is a hit and miss)
Make sure the HTC Sync manager is uninstalled after you install the driver.
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Can't believe it was de USB . . . Now is doing things, let's see
Update:
IT IS ALIVE!! The problem was de USB . . I was using the official one but didn't work.
Really big thanks!!

htc m8 - bricked while updating ota stock marshmallow

While, i dint do much. My phone showed, i have an update that could be installed. I went ahead and did so. But unfortunately it wasnt successful. Now all i have is htc logo. I can also get into fastboot mode. I tried an RUU:
RUU_M8_UL_M60_SENSE70_MR_BrightstarUS_WWE_6.12.1540.4 doesnt help. I did unlock the bootloader by going to htc dev and using the hasoons tool kit.
Now the Fastboot menu says:
Software status modified
pink color: ***unlocked****
fastboot getvar all results below
C:\htc>HTC_fastboot getvar all
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.29.214500021.12G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 6.12.401.4
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno:
(bootloader) imei:
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B10000
(bootloader) cidnum: HTC__J15
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 76df2b54
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
all: Done!
Execution time is 162(ms)
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Also i should say i tried to copy the rom.zip from the ruu.exe (temp location). Tried flashing it, either i get a 24 parsing error or remote 32 header error. so thats a long story short. I am in India by the way. And i believe the phone is global version.
If in case you want any other info i can provide you that. Can you help me get back to the stock rom. Marshmallow

pauluthupm said:
I tried an RUU:
RUU_M8_UL_M60_SENSE70_MR_BrightstarUS_WWE_6.12.1540.4 doesnt help. I did unlock the bootloader by going to htc dev and using the hasoons tool kit.
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That RUU won't work, its not for your Euro "401" version, its for the US Developer's Version (1540). You need RUU 6.12.401.4 which can be found in .zip format here (don't know of a source for exe format): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64926626&postcount=6
You also need to relock the bootloader to run the RUU. Instructions to do so, are also included on the link above.
Did you unlock the bootloader to RUU? If so, you have it backwards. RUU requires bootloader LOCKED or RELOCKED. RUU will never run with bootloader unlocked (unless you have s-off, which you don't).

Solved : Unbrick HTC M* - Revert to Stock
redpoint73 said:
That RUU won't work, its not for your Euro "401" version, its for the US Developer's Version (1540). You need RUU 6.12.401.4 which can be found in .zip format here (don't know of a source for exe format): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64926626&postcount=6
You also need to relock the bootloader to run the RUU. Instructions to do so, are also included on the link above.
Did you unlock the bootloader to RUU? If so, you have it backwards. RUU requires bootloader LOCKED or RELOCKED. RUU will never run with bootloader unlocked (unless you have s-off, which you don't).
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Thank you for the help. fortunately i did find the solution. just the way u said only. I was in office and dint have access to xda in office. Let me also put what i have done.
pauluthupm said:
While, i dint do much. My phone showed, i have an update that could be installed. I went ahead and did so. But unfortunately it wasnt successful. Now all i have is htc logo. I can also get into fastboot mode. I tried an RUU:
RUU_M8_UL_M60_SENSE70_MR_BrightstarUS_WWE_6.12.1540.4 doesnt help. I did unlock the bootloader by going to htc dev and using the hasoons tool kit.
Now the Fastboot menu says:
Software status modified
pink color: ***unlocked****
fastboot getvar all results below
C:\htc>HTC_fastboot getvar all
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.29.214500021.12G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 6.12.401.4
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno:
(bootloader) imei:
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B10000
(bootloader) cidnum: HTC__J15
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 76df2b54
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
all: Done!
Execution time is 162(ms)
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Also i should say i tried to copy the rom.zip from the ruu.exe (temp location). Tried flashing it, either i get a 24 parsing error or remote 32 header error. so thats a long story short. I am in India by the way. And i believe the phone is global version.
If in case you want any other info i can provide you that. Can you help me get back to the stock rom. Marshmallow
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I downloaded the correct version of Marshmallow from Android Ghost : url below.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24369303960687057
Make sure u download the htc fastboot files: Google is ur friend.
Place the image in the same folder as the htc fastboot files are.
rename the file to 0P6BIMG.zip( remember not to add two zips at the end.,windows generally hides the extension
Now open ur command prompt.
naviagate to the htc fastboot folder , i my case, i put in c drive
so it would like c:\htc_fastboot_files
Now Voulme Down Button and then press the power button.
In my case i had to use Power+Volume up to reboot the phone . And the moment it rebooted i pressed just the vol down button.
So we would be in Bootloader. Now switch phone to fastboot mode.
Navigate using volume buttons and power button to enter.
in fast boot mode
bring up ur command prompt:
We are already in the fastboot file folder. like i mentioned before: c:\htc_fastboot_files
type fastboot get var all
look for this info: (bootloader) version-main: 6.12.401.4 ( This might be different case to case, according to this you can search for relevant ruu, just google with the version number firmware)
Now htc_fastboot oem lock ( To relock the bootloader)
htc_fastboot oem rebootRUU
htc_fastboot flash zip Firmware_xx.zip ( in my case its 0P6BIMG.zip)
Once the flash completes, you will have a window which says Flash complete. OKAY. Mind you it takes some time.
After this,
htc_fastboot reboot . Thats it. Phone will take quite some time to reboot and complete the process.
My phone was up and running from here. But in case of errors. You might want look down.
IF IT SAYS "FAILED" do not immediately reboot the device If you reboot with a FAIL It could brick! If no flash is being accepted you have to find out what is causing the malfunction before rebooting your phone. Keep it alive while trying to figure out the error. It might be your cable, your USB ports (don’t use hubs! Always direct-mainboard connections), it might be USB 3.0 which is not good yet, it might be bad configuration of your ADB and Fastboot...
The least dangerous FAILED messages are listed below and are safe to reboot (below this section you find CRITICAL errors, please observe):
Safe to reboot / Flash didn't happen Errors (if you encounter one of them, you can just reboot. Nothing changed):
- 12 signature fail (unknown yet but safe to reboot)
- 23 parsing image fail (means something wrong with the image in the zip)
- 24 android-info fail (means something wrong with android-info.txt in the zip)
- 32 header error (means the zip couldn't be read and unzipped properly)
- 41 Wrong Model ID (means it's not the right device)
- 42 Wrong Customer ID (wrong CID means you gotta swap CID first as explained below)
- 90 hboot pre-update (means it only flashed hboot and you have to run the process again immediately to flash all other partitions WITHOUT a reboot in-between).
- 99 UNKNOWN usually indicates you are S-ON, sometimes other Security related issues.
- 130 wrong model ID (seems it's the same like 41, just that it shows in the FUU as 130.
- 155 seems to indicate different things. It can mean: 1.) You need to relock bootloader (If S-ON); 2.) You cannot run the RUU/FUU because the software versions of ROM, Firmware and RUU/FUU don’t match.
- 170 Check USB - FUU won’t run because of not working ADB.
In fact, if it aborts before the "(bootloader) start image[hboot] unzipping & flushing..." line it actually didn't write anything and you can probably just reboot. If you see it flashing stuff though (the stages after that line) and then it stops with a FAILED, chances are a little higher that something is now broken. In that case do NOT reboot but do as i said above.
For Error 12 “signature fail" do:
- might indicate that a signed firmware package is required. This would only happen with S-ON phones though.
For Error 23 "parsing image fail" do:
- change image names in the zip to stock image names like “hboot.img" or “radio.img" or whatever failed there....
For Error 24 "android-info fail" do:
- check that your ZIP isn’t some HTC OTA or anything thats got no android-info.txt - those cannot be flashed with fastboot flash zip nameof.zip command.
- check that your zip has a good MD5 and is not broken, check android-info.txt etc...
For Error 32 "header error" do:
- Sorry i haven’t found the exact cause yet and don’t know a definite solution.
- Make sure there is only one . (dot) in the filename, before the extension. fastboot reads anything after the first dot it sees as the extension. If that is not zip, it fails.
- If that doesn't help, you can also try: make the zip new with recommended settings, re-run the command, check your connections...
For Error 42 "Wrong Customer ID" and: 41 "Wrong Model ID" do:
Code:
htc_fastboot getvar all
Read that output, take note of your CID and MID and then edit the "android-info.txt" in your firmware.zip accordingly (For Wrong MID change the MID in the text, for wrong CID add your CID to the text).
Alternative method for MID and CID errors:
go SuperCID. Do:
Code:
htc_fastboot oem writecid 11111111
You can change back to any desired CID after a successful firmware flash. Notice: this command only works on S-OFF phones (which you have already of course or else you wouldn't be here).
For “Error 90 hboot pre-update..." do:
- Run the same flash command again which you just ran (press arrow up on your keyboard to get to the previous command in console)
- Don’t reboot in-between! (It wouldn't brick you but it would just make you run the flash command twice again)
- This might be caused by the newer encrypted RUU's, they need their hboot to be flashed first so it can then decrypt the rest of the ROM.zip. Look at an encrypted ROM.zip from a RUU, you will notice that you can mostly extract the hboot without decrypting the ROM.zip, but you can't extract much else.)
For “Error 99 UNKNOWN" do:
- Check with other zip’s if they work!
- Check if your S-OFF is correct
- You are S-ON? Then almost definitely this means the ZIP is not signed - get an unmodified zip!
For “Error 130 wrong model ID" do:
- Please refer to Error Code 41/42.
For “Error 155 relock bootloader" do:
- Since my thread works only with S-OFF phones anyway, this error can be read as: you need to S-OFF first!
- Error 155 can mean that you need SuperCID. On a few occasions this was shown when the RUU/FUU refused to run because of a wrong region lock.
- Lately, Error 155 has occurred when a FUU was launched from within android. When encountering a FUU error 155 with the process stalling after the rebootRUU (stuck at black screen with silver HTC logo), please just restart the FUU and leave the phone in that mode, or reboot the phone, then reboot to bootloader, then do “htc_fastboot oem rebootRUU” and then launch the FUU again (thanks @anarchychris for pointing it out).
- run the fastboot command “htc_fastboot oem lock" - only applies to S-ON phones that want to update the firmware with a stock OTA package (not offered on this thread!!). Stock OTA files sometimes need a locked bootloader.
For “Error 170 Check USB" do:
- Sometimes shown when running a RUU or FUU. Indicates issues with drivers. One way to solve is to run the ARUWizard with the phone already in Fastboot mode. Else you will have to re-install HTC Sync manager. Also, avoid USB 3 ports (the blue ones) - they have a complete new driver stack and that doesn't work well currently.
NOT safe to reboot / Flash (partly) happened Errors (if you encounter one of them, DON’T reboot:
- 152 Image Error - Phone Screen shows a little triangle beside a full green bar
For “Error 152 Image Error" do:
- Error 152 is quite rare, have seen it only once with a friend’s phone and it aborted the flash nearly at the end. The flash was started by the FUU. We could resolve the matter by NOT rebooting the phone and flashing the zip again through a manual fastboot flash as outlined further up.

pauluthupm said:
I downloaded the correct version of Marshmallow from Android Ghost : url below.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24369303960687057
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I'm not familiar with Android Ghost. The text looks like its just copy/paste stolen from XDA (which is often what a lot of random "root" or similar websites do).

redpoint73 said:
I'm not familiar with Android Ghost. The text looks like its just copy/paste stolen from XDA (which is often what a lot of random "root" or similar websites do).
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Yep. That's straight up stolen (copy/pasted) from @Sneakyghost's threads.
EDIT: That's probably who he meant. Just got the name wrong I would guess by looking at the "Android Ghost" name again

xunholyx said:
EDIT: That's probably who he meant. Just got the name wrong I would guess by looking at the "Android Ghost" name again
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Yeah, hard to tell what OP is talking about, if they don't even get the name right.
Also completely unnecessary of him to clutter up the board by copy and pasting huge amounts of text when a link can be provided (or refer to a thread, if he can't link).

NEW HTC m8 on custom recovery
redpoint73 said:
That RUU won't work, its not for your Euro "401" version, its for the US Developer's Version (1540). You need RUU 6.12.401.4 which can be found in .zip format here (don't know of a source for exe format): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64926626&postcount=6
You also need to relock the bootloader to run the RUU. Instructions to do so, are also included on the link above.
Did you unlock the bootloader to RUU? If so, you have it backwards. RUU requires bootloader LOCKED or RELOCKED. RUU will never run with bootloader unlocked (unless you have s-off, which you don't).
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Hi redpoint, need your help.
i want to revert my htc m8 to stock marshmallow. i am currently running ,mi ui with twrp recovery.
i am posting getvar results below. i have a firmware with me and few stock recovery files.
FW Name : 0P6BIMG_M8_UHL_M60_SENSE70_MR_hTC_Asia_India_6.15.720.2_Radio_1.29.214500021.12G_20.72.4196t.01_F_release_469495_signed_2_4_gsmdevelopers.com (1)
Is this the right firmware ? i tried flashing few stock recoveries and doesnt work. can you help me ?? can u help me with which firm ware i should download and which stock recovery should i install ?
bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.24.21331147A1.09G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main:
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno:
(bootloader) imei:
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B65000
(bootloader) cidnum: HTC__038
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 3aa067db
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0

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(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B65000
(bootloader) cidnum: HTC__038
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What's going on here, is this a different phone than what you listed in the first post?
pauluthupm said:
i have a firmware with me and few stock recovery files.
FW Name : 0P6BIMG_M8_UHL_M60_SENSE70_MR_hTC_Asia_India_6.15.720.2_Radio_1.29.214500021.12G_20.72.4196t.01_F_release_469495_signed_2_4_gsmdevelopers.com (1)
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I can't tell what that is. Its not a valid file name, nor is it a valid link. Also looks like its from some random website "gsmdevelopers.com" (which I am not familiar with) so I have no idea if its a valid/safe file or not.
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Is this the right firmware ? i tried flashing few stock recoveries and doesnt work. can you help me ?? 0
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What exactly did you try to flash (file name and source - describe the thread or obfuscate the link if you need to)?
You understand that a firmware is not a ROM, and a stock recovery is not a ROM?
You need to describe in detail, exactly what steps you have tried. Otherwise, I have no idea what you are trying to do, or how to fix it.

m8 revert to stock
redpoint73 said:
What's going on here, is this a different phone than what you listed in the first post?
Yes it is. This phone is a different device used by my sister.
I can't tell what that is. Its not a valid file name, nor is it a valid link. Also looks like its from some random website "gsmdevelopers.com" (which I am not familiar with) so I have no idea if its a valid/safe file or not.
i too think the same. i used this just to see asian ruu works or not.
What exactly did you try to flash (file name and source - describe the thread or obfuscate the link if you need to)?
First after a lot of reading, i came to knw you cannot ruu with custom recovery installed. for that i need to have stock recovery. Now i have no clue which one to flash. However, i went ahead and flashed 6.20.709.2 stock recovery. Now i tried
flashing that ruu downloaded from gsm developers. but i failed with it.
You understand that a firmware is not a ROM, and a stock recovery is not a ROM?
Being very honest, i have very little knowledge, its a new learning for me. I never knew firmware is not a rom and recovery is not a rom.
You need to describe in detail, exactly what steps you have tried. Otherwise, I have no idea what you are trying to do, or how to fix it.
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Now to revert back i am trying to find out which ruu i should download?
Now am downloading another ruu from this link : https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24391638059058090
it says : M8_UL_m60_SENSE70_MR_hTc_Asia_Tw_6.20.709.2
My device id belongs to India when i googled hence i m searching for these ruu. I wanted to try sunshine s off so that change the mid and cid to eu version and then try different ruu. Sunshine keeps giving me an error while running the initial tests it requires an non debuggable boot.img. So that doesnt help either.
do you require anymore info ? i can give u remote access if it requires.
PS: MIUI Rom is still working if i want to use my phone

pauluthupm said:
do you require anymore info ? i can give u remote access if it requires.
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You didn't even provide any of the info I requested in my last post.
All you did was provide yet another link, with no info of how you found it. So I have no idea if its legit, signed, etc. (if its not signed, you can't flash it with s-on).

redpoint73 said:
You didn't even provide any of the info I requested in my last post.
I had answered to your questions right below it. Did u mean i dint answer with details?
All you did was provide yet another link, with no info of how you found it. So I have no idea if its legit, signed, etc. (if its not signed, you can't flash it with s-on).
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i have No clue how i found it. I googled lot of pages and somehow i found this this link. butyes i downloaded it from http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f48...-ruu-4-x-x-6-x-x-updated-19-3-2016-a-1940130/
I am not sure its signed or not. to be honest i have no clue.

answers to what you had asked?
redpoint73 said:
You didn't even provide any of the info I requested in my last post.
All you did was provide yet another link, with no info of how you found it. So I have no idea if its legit, signed, etc. (if its not signed, you can't flash it with s-on).
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Originally Posted by redpoint73
What's going on here, is this a different phone than what you listed in the first post?
Yes it is. This phone is a different device used by my sister.
I can't tell what that is. Its not a valid file name, nor is it a valid link. Also looks like its from some random website "gsmdevelopers.com" (which I am not familiar with) so I have no idea if its a valid/safe file or not.
i too think the same. i used this just to see asian ruu works or not.
What exactly did you try to flash (file name and source - describe the thread or obfuscate the link if you need to)?
First after a lot of reading, i came to knw you cannot ruu with custom recovery installed. for that i need to have stock recovery. Now i have no clue which one to flash. However, i went ahead and flashed 6.20.709.2 stock recovery. Now i tried
flashing that ruu downloaded from gsm developers. but i failed with it.
You understand that a firmware is not a ROM, and a stock recovery is not a ROM?
Being very honest, i have very little knowledge, its a new learning for me. I never knew firmware is not a rom and recovery is not a rom.

pauluthupm said:
First after a lot of reading, i came to knw you cannot ruu with custom recovery installed. for that i need to have stock recovery.
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This is completely incorrect. You can RUU with custom recovery installed. You only need stock recovery to do an OTA update, which is completely different from an RUU.
pauluthupm said:
Now i tried flashing that ruu downloaded from gsm developers. but i failed with it.
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How on earth would you ever even flash that? The file name is not an exe or a zip: 0P6BIMG_M8_UHL_M60_SENSE70_MR_hTC_Asia_India_6.15. 720.2_Radio_1.29.214500021.12G_20.72.4196t.01_F_re lease_469495_signed_2_4_gsmdevelopers.com (1)
Did you rename the file? If so, renamed it to what?
Did you try to flash with fastboot, or put on SD card?
When you flashed it, what was the mode of failure (what were the results, specific error messages, etc.)?
How big is the file (MB)?
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pauluthupm said:
Now to revert back i am trying to find out which ruu i should download?
Now am downloading another ruu from this link : https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24391638059058090
it says : M8_UL_m60_SENSE70_MR_hTc_Asia_Tw_6.20.709.2
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That RUU won't work (wrong CID and MID). You need a RUU that has version number"720" , not 709.
The number in the position x.xx.720.xx specifically refer to your version M8 (CID and MID).
EDIT: fixed a typo, the number in red in the last line should read 720.

redpoint73 said:
You didn't even provide any of the info I requested in my last post.
All you did was provide yet another link, with no info of how you found it. So I have no idea if its legit, signed, etc. (if its not signed, you can't flash it with s-on).
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redpoint73 said:
This is completely incorrect. You can RUU with custom recovery installed. You only need stock recovery to do an OTA update, which is completely different from an RUU.
How on earth would you ever even flash that? The file name is not an exe or a zip: 0P6BIMG_M8_UHL_M60_SENSE70_MR_hTC_Asia_India_6.15. 720.2_Radio_1.29.214500021.12G_20.72.4196t.01_F_re lease_469495_signed_2_4_gsmdevelopers.com (1)
HTML:
[QUOTE]Yes i renamed it to 0P6BIMG.zip
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Did you rename the file? If so, renamed it to what?
Did you try to flash with fastboot, or put on SD card?
htc_fastboot oem lock
then htc_fastboot oem rebootRUU
then htc_fastboot flash zip filename.zip
When you flashed it, what was the mode of failure (what were the results, specific error messages, etc.)?
remote: 12 signature verify fail)
Execution time is 115(s)
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How big is the file (MB)?
1.66 GB
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That RUU won't work (wrong CID and MID). You need a RUU that has version number"720" , not 709.
The number in the position x.xx.709.xx specifically refer to your version M8 (CID and MID).
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Can you help me with the link i should download ? the correct ruu for my m8 ?
i can post the getvar values here if its of any help.
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.24.21331147A1.09G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main:
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno:
(bootloader) imei:
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B65000
(bootloader) cidnum: HTC__038
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 3aa067db
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
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pauluthupm said:
Yes i renamed it to 0P6BIMG.zip
htc_fastboot oem lock
then htc_fastboot oem rebootRUU
then htc_fastboot flash zip filename.zip
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So the command you used was actually as follows? htc_fastboot flash zip 0P6BIMG.zip
Is so please next time be sure to tell us the actual exact command you used, not just cut/paste from instructions or whatever.
Is the bootloader currently LOCKED or UNLOCKED?
Are you the one that unlocked the bootloader, put custom recovery, and MIUI ROM on it?

redpoint73 said:
So the command you used was actually as follows? htc_fastboot flash zip 0P6BIMG.zip
Is so please next time be sure to tell us the actual exact command you used, not just cut/paste from instructions or whatever.
Is the bootloader currently LOCKED or UNLOCKED?
Bootloader is currently unlocked. Since you said i can run ruu in custom recovery also. I went and reinstalled custom recovery twrp 2.7 from Hasoons All in one Kit.
Are you the one that unlocked the bootloader, put custom recovery, and MIUI ROM on it?
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Yes am the one who unlocked the boot loader and put MIUI on it.
I just need to add, i tried wipe dalvik cache, and factory wiped thru twrp. And the mi ui still boots with out any issues.
Sorry if you felt i copy pasted, it not . I am multi tasking between my office and phone. Apologies if i did sound so.

pauluthupm said:
Yes am the one who unlocked the boot loader and put MIUI on it.
I just need to add, i tried wipe dalvik cache, and factory wiped thru twrp. And the mi ui still boots with out any issues.
Sorry if you felt i copy pasted, it not . I am multi tasking between my office and phone. Apologies if i did sound so.
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Sorry to bug you so much: does this ruu sounds correct?
0P6BIMG_M8_UL_K44_SENSE60_SECURITY_hTC_Asia_TW_1.54.709.4_R_Radio_1.15.2133156.UA14G_20.18n.4096.05_release_358414_signed_2_4.zip
Also, i wanted to tell if i try to relock the bootloader this is the msg i get.
htc_fastboot oem lock
... (bootloader) [PGFS] partition_update_pgfs: pg1fs_security
(bootloader) TZ_HTC_SVC_ENC ret = 0
(bootloader) [PGFS] partition_update_pgfs: pg2fs_sec_recovery
(bootloader) Lock successfully...
(bootloader) deinit_lcd
(bootloader) mipi display off
(bootloader) mdp_clock_off
(bootloader) turn off fd8c2308 failed 1 times. Try again...
(bootloader) disable_mmss_clk done
(bootloader) pll1_disable done
(bootloader) TZ_HTC_SVC_DISABLE ret = -1610744452 (0x9FFDFD7C)
(bootloader) [CRITICAL] SPMI write command failure: cmd_id = 0, error
(bootloader) = 4
(bootloader) [CRITICAL] SPMI write command failure: cmd_id = 0, error
(bootloader) = 4
(bootloader) [ERR] Cannot halt SPMI arbiter!!
(bootloader) [INFO] Rebooting device
FAILED (status read failed (Too many links))
Execution time is 1(s)
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Bt when the phone reboots, i get msg " RELOCKED" in PInk COLOUR

pauluthupm said:
Yes am the one who unlocked the boot loader and put MIUI on it.
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Being very honest, i have very little knowledge, its a new learning for me.
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Okay, one really important point I need to make: One should absolutely be sure to research and learn, and understand all the processes before modding any phone.
In particular, you shouldn't be modding the phone, without knowing how to return it to stock. You should always have an "escape" strategy to revert the changes you make, return to stock, etc.
Did you make a TWRP backup before flashing a custom ROM? You should always do this, its just basic good practice when modding phones. If you had done so, you would have an easy way to restore the stock, unrooted ROM.
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pauluthupm said:
Sorry to bug you so much: does this ruu sounds correct?
0P6BIMG_M8_UL_K44_SENSE60_SECURITY_hTC_Asia_TW_1.54.709.4_R_Radio_1.15.2133156.UA14G_20.18n.4096.05_release_358414_signed_2_4.zip
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It won't work. You need version numbers with 720, not 709.
I see in my last post, I said you needed 720 (which is correct) then a typo which implies you need 709 (not correct). So there may have been some confusion or conflicting info there.
Also, that version is too old (software number 1.54). You can only run RUU with equal or greater version than the firmware on the phone, which in your case is 4.xx.
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Also, i wanted to tell if i try to relock the bootloader this is the msg i get.
Bt when the phone reboots, i get msg " RELOCKED" in PInk COLOUR
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RELOCKED is the important part. Not sure why you got in error , but it looks to be properly relocked to run RUU.
Was it RELOCKED or UNLOCKED when you tried the RUU 6.20.709.2 and got Error 12: Signature Error?

redpoint73 said:
Okay, one really important point I need to make: One should absolutely be sure to research and learn, and understand all the processes before modding any phone.
I should have. Now i regret for messing up the phone
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In particular, you shouldn't be modding the phone, without knowing how to return it to stock. You should always have an "escape" strategy to revert the changes you make, return to stock, etc.
Absolutely learned it. I wouldnt want mod any phones anymore. Too much of headache, since am i am noob.
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Did you make a TWRP backup before flashing a custom ROM? You should always do this, its just basic good practice when modding phones. If you had done so, you would have an easy way to restore the stock, unrooted ROM.
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In fact i did have twrp back up. bt i had kept this sd card in my wallet. I broke the sd card by mistake. thats how i lost it.

OP cannot install RUU 0P6BIMG_M8_UHL_M60_SENSE70_MR_hTC_Asia_India_6.15. 720.2 on his current firmware version.
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.24.21331147A1.09G
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B65000
(bootloader) cidnum: HTC__038​He needs to install the signed 6.15.720.2 firmware first before install the RUU zip
Easier method is - install RUU_M8_UHL_L50_SENSE60_MR_hTC_Asia_India_4.18.720.8_Radio_1.24.21331147A1.09G_20.68.4196.01_F_release_417228_signed.exe
Download from : http://androidruu.com/?developer=M8
then OTA to 4.18.720.10 then later to 6.15.720.2
Or restore 4.18.720.10 backup & install 4.18.720.10 stock recovery (yeah .. skip a version) then OTA to 6.15.720.2
Download from : http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/tutorial-how-to-stock-stock-twrp-t3086860
Good luck

Htc one m8 not booting into Os

i had installed (TWRP by chr0247 v2.8.0.3). then i installed new Os. but it always boots into bootloader. when i click mount button on recovery mode, the system partition is unticked. Is this a reason for my problem? i tried marking it(mounting) and rebooted my devices but still same problem. again it boots to bootloader, system is shown unmounted on mount option on opening recovery. my device is bricked and i am stuck since very long time. Plz any help would be greatly appreciated. bootloader is unlocked !

bhuwanpandey999 said:
i had installed (TWRP by chr0247 v2.8.0.3). then i installed new Os.
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Where did you get that version TWRP? I don't recognize the user/source chr0247
Describe the source location, or obfuscate the link with some extra character (as I see you don't have enough posts to post a link).
Which ROM did you try to install?
That TWRP version is a bit old. I just have a feeling you have used wrong or old TWRP; or mismatched ROM vs. firmware, and the condition is probably recoverable.
If you know how, do fastboot getvar all, and post the results (delete IMEI and serial number before posting).

redpoint73 said:
Where did you get that version TWRP? I don't recognize the user/source chr0247
Describe the source location, or obfuscate the link with some extra character (as I see you don't have enough posts to post a link).
Which ROM did you try to install?
That TWRP version is a bit old. I just have a feeling you have used wrong or old TWRP; or mismatched ROM vs. firmware, and the condition is probably recoverable.
If you know how, do fastboot getvar all, and post the results (delete IMEI and serial number before posting).
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C:\Users\Karthik\AppData\Local\Android\Sdk\platform-tools>fastboot getvar all
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.21.213311691.15G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 1.03.720.5
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno: FA4A2Y900311
(bootloader) imei:
(bootloader) imei2:
(bootloader) meid:
(bootloader) product: mels_tuhl
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B90000
(bootloader) cidnum: HTC__038
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 4d1016cf
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
all: Done!
finished. total time: 0.054s
help me out mate, please.

Pokémon_.rayquaza said:
help me out mate, please.
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Help you out with what exactly? I assume you have the same/similar problem as the (old) thread title: not booting to OS. But it would be nice if you gave a description of how you got to this point, if you have TWRP (like the OP does) and unlocked bootloader or not. Getvar data is really useful, but usually not enough info by itself to describe the problem.
You have the M8eye. Not a lot of folks on this forum have that variant, and not a lot of resources for it. If you have unlocked bootloader and TWRP, you can try to restore one of the stock TWRP backups (has to be one for the "eye" specifically). Although the only one uploaded for your CID is 1.80.720.1. So I don't personally know if they higher version number backup will work or not.
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You can try the RUU posted on the following webpage (Post #10): http://forum.gsmdevelopers.com/showthread.php?t=34990&p=156198&viewfull=1#post156198
Can't personally vouch for this, and I don't normally like to link random websites outside xda. But one user at least appeared to have success with it.

It's the same one as the above guys

Pokémon_.rayquaza said:
It's the same one as the above guys
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I asked for a detailed description of how you got to this point, plus if you have TWRP and unlocked bootloader. And you respond with a single sentence?
"I have the same problem" isn't an appropriate description of your issue, if you want proper help.
You have TWRP 2.8.0.3 and tried to install a ROM? Since that is what the "above guy" did. Unless your problem is exactly the same (and trust me, it never is!) you need to provide specific information.

Yeah, sorry. To be honest it's my cousin's phone and he gave it to me to fix. Yes, it has TWRP 2.8.0.3 and I don't think it has a ton installed in it, coz whenever I try to switch it on, it just shows HTC in the blank white screen and it's stuck like that until the battery dies. If I open it in recovery mode it takes me to some TWRP bootloader.

Pokémon_.rayquaza said:
Yeah, sorry. To be honest it's my cousin's phone and he gave it to me to fix.
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Even so, I don't see why you can't ask your cousin what he did, tried to do, etc. It's in his interest if he wants the phone fixed, to give you the info.
Might be something as simple as flashing the right version SuperSU (botched root attempt).

HTC M8s Stuck between Bootloader and Stock Recovery

I wonder I anyone can point me in a right direction ?
After Factory Reset phone went into White HTC Screen and stopped. I'm only able to access Bootloader and Stock Recovery now. There is no OS.
OS.1.21.401.1
HTC___001
HBOOT 3.19.0.0000
S-ON
LOCKED
Software Status: Official
I tried to Unlock bootloader. I used Hasoon's tool. I confirmed YES to unload bootloader. But after restart Bootloader is still locked.
I tried to flash boot.img and recovery.img but all FAILS.
I can access the phone via ADB but anything flashing always fails. Tried sideload via ADB in Phone's recovery. But always Fails.
I can't access SD via Recovery, says E: mount fail. Tried to re-format the SD but no result
To me it seems like bootloader is corrupt and seems that without proper hardware I won't be able to do anything...
I spen many hours now and about to give up. Please let me know if I missed anything before I will, sadly, have to try professionals.
Many thanks to everyone.
Vash

panagath said:
Hello, thanks for the reply. What I see are the following:
LOCKED
HBOOT - 3.19.0.0000
RADIO-1.29.214500021.12G
OpenDSP-v51.2.2-00593-M8974_F0.1015
OS-6.12.61.4
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Did you find solution/fix pls ?
I seem to have similar problem.
After Factory Reset phone went into White HTC Screen and stopped. I'm only able to access Bootloader and Stock Recovery now. There is no OS.
OS.1.21.401.1
HTC___001
HBOOT 3.19.0.0000
S-ON
LOCKED
Software Status: Official
I tried to Unlock bootloader. I used Hasoon's tool. I confirmed YES to unload bootloader. But after restart Bootloader is still locked.
I tried to flash boot.img and recovery.img but all FAILS.
I can access the phone via ADB but anything flashing always fails. Tried sideload via ADB in Phone's recovery. But always Fails.
I can't access SD via Recovery, says E: mount fail. Tried to re-format the SD but no result
To me it seems like bootloader is corrupt and seems that without proper hardware I won't be able to do anything...
I spent many hours now and about to give up. Please let me know if I missed anything before I will, sadly, have to try professionals.
Vash

vagon1 said:
Did you find solution/fix pls ?
I seem to have similar problem.
After Factory Reset phone went into White HTC Screen and stopped. I'm only able to access Bootloader and Stock Recovery now. There is no OS.
OS.1.21.401.1
HTC___001
HBOOT 3.19.0.0000
S-ON
LOCKED
Software Status: Official
I tried to Unlock bootloader. I used Hasoon's tool. I confirmed YES to unload bootloader. But after restart Bootloader is still locked.
I tried to flash boot.img and recovery.img but all FAILS.
I can access the phone via ADB but anything flashing always fails. Tried sideload via ADB in Phone's recovery. But always Fails.
I can't access SD via Recovery, says E: mount fail. Tried to re-format the SD but no result
To me it seems like bootloader is corrupt and seems that without proper hardware I won't be able to do anything...
I spent many hours now and about to give up. Please let me know if I missed anything before I will, sadly, have to try professionals.
Vash
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Your device is not regular M8, it's htc M8s.
You can try to RUU - https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70306458&postcount=2
Anything ask here not in M8 section - https://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/one-m8s-general
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panagath said:
Hello, thanks for the reply. What I see are the following:
LOCKED
HBOOT - 3.19.0.0000
RADIO-1.29.214500021.12G
OpenDSP-v51.2.2-00593-M8974_F0.1015
OS-6.12.61.4
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I can't remember whether there is RUU for your device. I'll check later tonight.
For the time being, try to install stock 6.12.61.4 firmware and see whether this helps or not.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60218734&postcount=5

ckpv5 said:
Your device is not regular M8, it's htc M8s.
You can try to RUU - https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70306458&postcount=2
Anything ask here not in M8 section - https://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/one-m8s-general
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I can't remember whether there is RUU for your device. I'll check later tonight.
For the time being, try to install stock 6.12.61.4 firmware and see whether this helps or not.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60218734&postcount=5
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That's interesting ! I will give it a go this evening. Did not think it could be M8s. Thank you !
Vash
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panagath said:
Hey, thanks for the reply. I haven't managed to do anything neither did I spend a lot of time on this. I was waiting in case someone could help. Such a shame if the phone is bricked. I do not know if it is worth taking to professionals as its value as a used phone is quite low at the moment...
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Yes you are right. The only way is to keep trying with these phones, until you succeed
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ckpv5 said:
Your device is not regular M8, it's htc M8s.
You can try to RUU - https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70306458&postcount=2
Anything ask here not in M8 section - https://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/one-m8s-general
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How can you say that it is M8s and not M8 please ? I had a problem with another M8 before, seems it could be for the very same reason (could be M8s afterall)
Thank you
Vash

vagon1 said:
How can you say that it is M8s and not M8 please ? I had a problem with another M8 before, seems it could be for the very same reason (could be M8s afterall)
Thank you
Vash
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Based on the OS no. that you wrote. Regular M8 doesn't have that version, only M8s does.
To really confirm, write here all the details that you see on bootloder because your current one is incomplete.
Better if you give result of fastboot getvar all (without serial & imei no.), this will be truly complete details.

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ckpv5 said:
Based on the OS no. that you wrote. Regular M8 doesn't have that version, only M8s does.
To really confirm, write here all the details that you see on bootloder because your current one is incomplete.
Better if you give result of fastboot getvar all (without serial & imei no.), this will be truly complete details.
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Hi Matey
Update. Downloaded the file, placed to SD card and rebooted to bootloader. Update started ok, but soon message popped up : Device halted due to Large Image update fail!
Device rebooted, but now it's blinking orange led but can't start it or anything. Will keep it on charger until tomorrow and see if I can start it again.
My Getvar bellow :
C:\adb>fastboot getvar all
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: [email protected]
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 1.21.401.1
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno: HT554YS01064
(bootloader) imei: 358031060751297
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8ql_ul
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8939
(bootloader) modelid: 0PKV10000
(bootloader) cidnum: HTC__001
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 7900fbfd
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
(bootloader) mfg-name: 0001
all: Done!
The attachment below is from someone else, for illustration purposes only. As did not manage to take a photo of mine. But message looks exactly the same..

vagon1 said:
Hi Matey
Update. Downloaded the file, placed to SD card and rebooted to bootloader. Update started ok, but soon message popped up : Device halted due to Large Image update fail!
Device rebooted, but now it's blinking orange led but can't start it or anything. Will keep it on charger until tomorrow and see if I can start it again.
My Getvar bellow :
C:\adb>fastboot getvar all
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: [email protected]
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 1.21.401.1
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno: HT554YS01064
(bootloader) imei: 358031060751297
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8ql_ul
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8939
(bootloader) modelid: 0PKV10000
(bootloader) cidnum: HTC__001
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 7900fbfd
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
(bootloader) mfg-name: 0001
all: Done!
The attachment below is from someone else, for illustration purposes only. As did not manage to take a photo of mine. But message looks exactly the same..
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Seems I managed to brick my M8s. After failed updated and device restart it wont turn back on. Only orange LED is repeatedly flashing when plugged to the charger or PC. PC detects that something is connected by doesn't recognize it. Wont respond to any ADB commands. I also tried VOL UP/DOWN + POWER BUTTONS for 5minutes a number of times, but nothing.
I had similar problem with HTC One Mini 2, had to take phone apart and disconnect the battery for a few minutes. Phone started OK and worked fine after this. But really don't want to take this M8s apart to disconnect the battery. As it's not mine.
Don't know if to keep the phone on charger, or let it rather disconnected and discharge.. ??
Any help would be much appreciated.
Vash

vagon1 said:
My Getvar bellow :
C:\adb>fastboot getvar all
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: [email protected]
(bootloader) version-main: 1.21.401.1
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) product: m8ql_ul
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8939
(bootloader) modelid: 0PKV10000
(bootloader) cidnum: HTC__001
The attachment below is from someone else, for illustration purposes only. As did not manage to take a photo of mine. But message looks exactly the same..
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First to answer your earlier question how to know whether your device is M8 or M8s.
As you can see in your getvar result, the product is m8ql_ul which belongs to M8s. M8 is m8_ul for GSM version.
Now your thread already been moved to M8s section. Hoefully someone familiar with M8s can assist here.
I can only assist on general term and idea.
With your getvar result, now we know you have a Lollipop. The RUU is for Marshmallow. To install a Marshmallow RUU (for the case of M8), you need first to install Marshmallow firmware then only can install Marshmallow RUU. That's explained the Large image failure. Unfortunately I don't know whether anyone post any firmware only for 2.10.401.1 so you can install the RUU after.
Getting this Large image failure doesn't brick a device. With S-On it's either the RUU is successfully installed or failed. And usually will only be successfully installed when the problem is firmware & software related. When a hardware problem like corrupted emmc, RUU won't be able to fix it.
As you used Hansoon toolkit earlier which is meant for M8 not M8s, not sure whether that have any effect on your device hardware.
Let's see whether anyone with M8s has any knowledge on how to fix your problem.

ckpv5 said:
First to answer your earlier question how to know whether your device is M8 or M8s.
As you can see in your getvar result, the product is m8ql_ul which belongs to M8s. M8 is m8_ul for GSM version.
Now your thread already been moved to M8s section. Hoefully someone familiar with M8s can assist here.
I can only assist on general term and idea.
With your getvar result, now we know you have a Lollipop. The RUU is for Marshmallow. To install a Marshmallow RUU (for the case of M8), you need first to install Marshmallow firmware then only can install Marshmallow RUU. That's explained the Large image failure. Unfortunately I don't know whether anyone post any firmware only for 2.10.401.1 so you can install the RUU after.
Getting this Large image failure doesn't brick a device. With S-On it's either the RUU is successfully installed or failed. And usually will only be successfully installed when the problem is firmware & software related. When a hardware problem like corrupted emmc, RUU won't be able to fix it.
As you used Hansoon toolkit earlier which is meant for M8 not M8s, not sure whether that have any effect on your device hardware.
Let's see whether anyone with M8s has any knowledge on how to fix your problem.
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Thank you for the reply, yes there are some seriously valid points. I'm still hoping I'll be able to ressurect the phone. But before I had One Mini 2 with exactly same symptoms and had to take the phone apart, disconnect the battery and when put all back together phone worked again. But really want to avoid doing this... I'll give it a couple of days playing with buttons and charger and if phone doesn't start I will take it apart and do the battery trick.
Once working again will load a Lollipop on it and hopefully phone will work. If emmc is buggered then I think the phone is done...
Will keep everyone posted about results..
Again thank you very much
Vash