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I flashed the 2.1 RUU that was floating around a couple weeks ago. Well now, I can not get any PC to recognize my Hero. I cant mount or use ADB and I'm stuck with this BS 2.1 RUU..Can anyone help PLEASE!!
I thought all the threads that had the 2.1 RUU said that we couldn't get root on it yet, and that it was really posted for devs only.
Your best bet right now is to find some way to conveniently "break" your phone and get a replacement.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=668905
I could be wrong, but I think that was for development only not ready for a phone.
HeroHTC said:
I could be wrong, but I think that was for development only not ready for a phone.
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No, your right - some people have had a hard time reading all of the threds about what that does to you phone. Research pays dividens in the long run.
Key thing to remember: Don't flash a rom unless it has a funny name.
gbhil tweeted this a few weeks back as a way to restore after using the leaked 2.1 RUU... I think it'll help you out:
http://forum.androidcentral.com/htc...pair-your-bootloader-after-using-2-1-ruu.html
Key advice (as mentioned above): ALWAYS read the warnings before flashing something.
i would never RUU my hero after all of the issues that have been reported. best bet is to make a backup of your stock hero rom before flashing any custom one.
Kcarpenter said:
No, your right - some people have had a hard time reading all of the threds about what that does to you phone. Research pays dividens in the long run.
Key thing to remember: Don't flash a rom unless it has a funny name.
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And don't use an RUU with the word "test" in it.
tf2d said:
I flashed the 2.1 RUU that was floating around a couple weeks ago. Well now, I can not get any PC to recognize my Hero. I cant mount or use ADB and I'm stuck with this BS 2.1 RUU..Can anyone help PLEASE!!
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I too ran the RUU running around but was able to root my phone using the info in the links that "Is_907" and "Kcarpenter" provided. Now I'm running DamageControl v2.07.2 ROM on my Sprint HTC Hero.
Hope it helps you as much as it helped me.
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gbhil tweeted this a few weeks back as a way to restore after using the leaked 2.1 RUU... I think it'll help you out:
http://forum.androidcentral.com/htc...pair-your-bootloader-after-using-2-1-ruu.html
Key advice (as mentioned above): ALWAYS read the warnings before flashing something.
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I used that method about a week ago, work great in about 5 mins I was back to full root and flashing 2.1 roms again!
Using only an SD card this method will restore your old boot loader >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=657086
I ran the ruu for the new PRI version, but I was able to root it the same ol' way and have installed 10 different ROMs in the last two weeks.
Just recently I wanted to revert my PRI and boot loader to single out a problem I was having and used the above method. I was able to return my phone to complete stock without running any ruu as described in the link above.
Glad that link helped some people out...
Basically, if gbhil posts something, I trust it.
thanks a lot..to those who actually helped, I'm trying this out now..Ive flashed RUUs before and test ROMs for over a half a decade..
someone one this forum said the RUU came pre-rooted..
I'm no noob, check my join date before: before kcarpenters..lol no offense
Evening, everyone.
I must now be the last person on Earth who's not been able to root his HTC Hero GSM.
Initially I got it locked to Orange Spain with Android1.5 firmware 2.73.405.5. Unlocked it through a code I got from a guy off the internet, worked fine, can now use any operator. Then, I used Flashrec + Ra recovery1.2.3.img tool to install an Generic unbranded ROM (instead of Orange's, because they haven't released the 2.1 update and I didn't want to wait.), after I successfully did so, the phone updated itself OTA do Sense UI 2.1 firmware 3.32.405.1. Great, so far. After updating the phone is considerably slower and the available memory at any given moment is below the usual 80Mb that I used to have with the old Firmware and that's right after I 've done a system reset and wiped the cache data from the Android recovery. The phone also comes pre-loaded with a bunch of software I won't use and can't uninstall either. So now I want to Root my phone so I can mainly load a ROM that doesn't come with so much pre-loaded crap, enable some sort of Apps2sd to save internal memory and perform a slight overclock with SETcpu.
After the OTA update the cellphone doesn't allow me to use flashrec anymore, it displays "Can't run command" message and that's a dead end. Other users with the updated Firmware get the same message.
I used Unrevoked3.1 and it says it worked but I don't see any effect and upon reset Home+Off I get the standard "!" screen and the standard Android recovery options if I press Vol up+Off), in general I don't know if Unrevoked works with Htc Hero GSM or not.
Tried the goldcard method and after my pc successfully recognizing my phone (returns correct serial number when I type adb devices command), the first command line I'm told to type doesn't work at all so I can't get the code necessary for this method.
My question is simple:
Given everything I've tried so far, what's the easiest way to Root my Htc Hero GSM 3.32.405.1, please?
You've updated to new ROM with no loopholes for rooting. You're only option is to use goldcard method.
Don't ask for help creating a goldcard here, it's not hard and this isn't the right board - use 'Search'.
I see, thanks, at least now I know I can't do it for now. Got make the most of what I have now.
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You've updated to new ROM with no loopholes for rooting. You're only option is to use goldcard method.
Don't ask for help creating a goldcard here, it's not hard and this isn't the right board - use 'Search'.
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There actually is a loophole. See this for instructions on how to root the 2.1 RUU.
I already did it. Easier than any of the other processes. Just a small adb command line and done.
Any good 2.2 ROMS out there? =)
Check villainrom.co.uk
Just intstalled 2.2 myself, very good and stable.
Sent from my Froyd Villain Hero using XDA App
UPDATE: With all of the newer rooting and S-Off methods, and new hardware and firmware revisions, this thread may or may not help with your specific case if trying to unroot and go back to unrooted stock. I originally wrote this based of of the very first root methods known for the Launch EVO. There is a good chance that this method will still work, but there could definitely be something unaccounted for in your own specific case, so tread with caution. It is very doubtful that anything in this tutorial will result in your EVO becoming a fancy-schmancy paperweight, but if something goes afoul, you could have a nice headache to deal with...
Ok guys. There is a lot of partial and mis-information floating around out there about how to UN ROOT if you have to send your phone back for replacement, or you want the official unrooted OTA 2.2.
OLD NEWS!!!---> NEWER METHODS AVAILABLE TO ACTUALLY FIX PRI DOWNGRADE> SEARCH!!!! EDIT your PRI to show 1.40, thanks to sturmen for the pointer, and Calkulin for the method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7267559&postcount=66
This assumes you are full root, S-Off. Note, this is not tested with simple root but should work (EDIT, Simple Root is basically Toastcfh's method, so you simple root users should be set), only with Toastchf's root method and nand unlock.
After reading every thread on the forum here, I think I finally found a fool proof way to do it. All the info was out there, but in several places and each one was missing something.
1) Before you start clicking and flashing and running RUUs, Check your HBoot build. You need to have the 0.76.2000 from Toastcfh's method #2. If you have 0.79.0000 (whatever) go to step 2 below. If you're getting Bootloader errors when running an RUU, I can almost guarantee that you don't have the correct HBOOT. If you somehow still have 0.76.2000 from previous modding, proceed to step 3.
2) Toast's Nand Unlock method. Found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=701835
EDIT: The more I think about it, I think you can just run Simple Root to re-attain the .76 HBOOT and engineering build. It would eliminate the need for any adb, and SHOULD produce the same results. Just run the RUU after you run and complete simple root. See notes in BLUE below too!
THIS STEP IS 100% NECESSARY IF YOU HAVE THE .79 HBOOT version!!!...Do step #2 in Toast's thread, just like you did when you originally unlocked NAND (OR YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO JUST RUN SIMPLE ROOT AGAIN...UNconfirmed, but should work methinks...). Not 100% sure which steps are necessary, but I do know you need to do steps #1 (Well, #1 is Nandroid Backup, so proceed at own risk if you skip) and #2 again. Make sure after you flash the Flash_Image, and the mtd-eng through adb, that you then load the PC36IMG.zip (Engineering Build), onto the root of your SD card, and boot into HBOOT, and let it install (just like you did when rooting). I didn't bother to flash the Recovery image at the end of step 3, but I don't think it would hurt if you're nervous about losing a custom recovery image in case this method for some reason does not work. It has come to my attention that flashing the engineering build (the PC36IMG from Toast's thread)through fastboot, might be as crucial as simply having the .76 HBOOT version. It at least is a surefire way to make sure you can run an RUU on top of it. There are probably other builds/roms that will work and allow you to run the RUU, but this one is confirmed, so don't skip that step!
3) If you have the 0.76.2000 HBOOT (can be checked by powering down, and booting by holding VOL down and Power), then you can go ahead and boot into the rom, and proceed with downloading the RUUs found here: http://shipped-roms.com/shipped/Supersonic/
Go ahead and download the first one (at least). I think the others are optional to "upgrade" but why should we care. We just want to go back to unrooted stock.
4) Make sure you have the latest version of HTC Sync installed, found here: http://www.htc.com/uk/SupportViewNews.aspx?dl_id=933&news_id=627
Install, and let it do it's thing. Will probably have to restart your PC when complete. Not even 100% sure this is necessary, but it won't hurt. It's basically for the HTC drivers from what I understand.
5) Run the RUU from your pc while your evo is in the phone loaded state of the Rom, (not the bootloader) with the phone connected through USB and have HTC sync selected. Even if it doesn't connect to HTC sync on your PC, you should be ok.
If you get a USB error after the screen goes black with the HTC LOGO, don't touch the phone. Exit the RUU via the EXIT button when given the option.
6) Run the RUU again and see what happens. The Error could happen 1 more time, but just exit again, and run RUU one last time.
7) Thank everyone here at XDA that our EVOs are so badass...I'm certinly not a dev, but these devs work hard for us to have the baddest ass phone there is right now.
Any problems, let me know. I assume your errors are the same ones I was getting, and it's all because of the wrong HBOOT.
I really take no credit for this, as I'm just compiling information in a tut....
Thanks op.
Or you can flash the new FroYo update release. =D
But thanks OP. Your hard work is much appreciated.
arozer said:
Or you can flash the new FroYo update release. =D
But thanks OP. Your hard work is much appreciated.
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You might be correct, but I couldn't get the FROYO OTA to show up in any of the roms I was using.
Question: what's the deal with the PRI? Has anyone been able to properly fix that yet?
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Question: what's the deal with the PRI? Has anyone been able to properly fix that yet?
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From my research, NO...Unfortunately, but this should get you as good as possible with what's out there now..
EDIT: Yess! See below and in OP!
Bang3r said:
From my research, NO...Unfortunately, but this should get you as good as possible with what's out there now..
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Hm. I think I remember someone made a hex-edited PRI that people can flash in case they have to return it. I'll find it...
sturmen said:
Hm. I think I remember someone made a hex-edited PRI that people can flash in case they have to return it. I'll find it...
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That would be cool, but I'm not too worried about that part. Phone is going back tomorrow!
Well, worry even less! Special thanks to Calkulin!
thankssssss
Thanks a lot for this. I have searched for a un root that worked and you were right the bootloader was the problem. Followed directions here and I am back to stock Froyo un rooted.
Thanks
topcop
I followed your guide and ran into a few issues. From my experiences, you can only run the RUU from your software version or higher (Can't use a 1.32 RUU on a Evo with software version 1.47). Therefore, I think everyone should always flash the engineering build so they can use the earliest RUU. Just my 2 cents though...
I'm getting error 155 running Ava Froyo and trying to go back.
blix1337 said:
I followed your guide and ran into a few issues. From my experiences, you can only run the RUU from your software version or higher (Can't use a 1.32 RUU on a Evo with software version 1.47). Therefore, I think everyone should always flash the engineering build so they can use the earliest RUU. Just my 2 cents though...
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Yes, you are correct, but so am I. This is exactly what step 2 in the OP does (which is a link to Toastcfh's thread about the engineering build).
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I'm getting error 155 running Ava Froyo and trying to go back.
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Ok. RE-read the OP. Everything is there. Check your HBOOT version by booting to the bootloader. If you have .79, you need to re-flash the engineering build before the RUU will work (Step 2 in the OP to get HBOOT to .76). You cannot run the RUU on top of AVA froyo or any froyo, or any rooted custom 2.1 for that matter if you don't have the proper HBOOT (Which I believe you cannot have if you are running any custom rom). Flash to the engineering build, then the RUU.
How far "unrooted" does this get you? Can you still re-root using toast's method or SimpleRoot?
joypunk said:
How far "unrooted" does this get you? Can you still re-root using toast's method or SimpleRoot?
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Yes you can still REroot VIA those methods. As long as you don't do a FROYO OTA or manually flash the UNROOTED Froyo...there is no ROOT method for FROYO yet.
It returns completely to UNROOTED stock, except for the PRI, which there is a fix for on the 1st page.
And incidentally (and I just figured this out last night) Simple Root is Toast's method, just automated...
EDIT: I think that you could even UNROOT and RUU to 1.3x (whatever it is), then use the ROOTING methods that were in place before the official 1.47 OTA rooting methods. But, I just did simpleroot last night on top of 1.47, and it is freaking SIMPLE....1 click for root...1 click to flash recovery.
tpdtopcop said:
Thanks a lot for this. I have searched for a un root that worked and you were right the bootloader was the problem. Followed directions here and I am back to stock Froyo un rooted.
Thanks
topcop
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This is what were trying to show you on Androidcentral as well. Glad you are set!
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I'm getting error 155 running Ava Froyo and trying to go back.
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As long as you have .76 HBOOT flash back to an earlier rom...one that has a 1.32 base. Then use the 1.32 RUU or 1.47 RUU. You should be set. Make sure you have completed step 2 in OP.
Yes. I have .79, thanks!
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Hello community!! I have been reading through the site for a couple of days now, and I'm still confused which rooting method to use since the At&t, and Rogers are mixed together. Sometimes the techniques used are interchanged, sometimes not. Well my question, or problem is is that I am trying to root the Rogers HTC OneX, running the latest installed updates, which are;
Android version
4.1.1
HTC Sense version
4+
Software/build numer
3.17.631.2
HTC SDK API level
4.63
Kernel version
3.4.10-g240d4d5
I'm trying to achieve root because I want to remove bloatware from my phone.I do not know how to achieve root to do this, I don't mind temporary root, aslong as it keeps the changes I made during that root session. I've read around, and some of the posts that are relevant to my problem are outdate by almost 7 months, with users claiming they're having problems with the method given, and these links were directed from a page that was only edited a couple days ago, so it's a bit confusing, especially when At&t, and Rogers are always jumbled around interchangeably. Anyways,I'd love up-to-date instructions on how to succesfully root this phone. Do I need to unlock the bootloader first? If I have to unlock the bootloader, fine(I know..HTCDev), would someone also provide me a way to unroot aswell, and lock the bootloader back up for a smooth stock startup, incase I want to sell the phone some day? My goal is to get root, remove bloatware, and be able to restore to stock when needed.
This wonderful community's posts also helped me root my Rogers Samsung Galaxy S3!!!
Sent you a pm a little bit ago good job asking questions.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33189590
Here is the oneclick method.
Now as for your software this could be tricky... This may or may not work cause you have the latest build from htc. The latest exploit developed is for 2.20. I cant think of any issues of trying this. I just simply may not take. Use at your own risk kind of thing though.
Sent from my HOX w/CM10.1
When i first started all this even after reading tones of posts i was so CONFUSED but all well its fine!
The one suggested above me might be confusing for you just use this!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957193
Go to that site Download the SDK from the site they provide you then
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1859478
Go here and follow the How to Unlock the Bootloader (When your on HTC DEV.com skip to number 8 Just go to the SDK folder and press shift + right click in the folder click open Command windows here. and then follow the steps from 8) Make sure you are in Fastboot mood by turning off you phone then when its off hold Power + Volume down until the screen comes up and click bootloader then your good!
subarudroid said:
Sent you a pm a little bit ago good job asking questions.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33189590
Here is the oneclick method.
Now as for your software this could be tricky... This may or may not work cause you have the latest build from htc. The latest exploit developed is for 2.20. I cant think of any issues of trying this. I just simply may not take. Use at your own risk kind of thing though.
Sent from my HOX w/CM10.1
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I tried running that program(TOOL] HTC One X (Evita) All-In-One Toolkit V2.1 [1-22-2013] [PERM), but my CID keeps coming back ROGER001, instead of 11111111, therefore the included exploit does not work, But if I manually unlock it through HTCdev, can I resume the steps through that program? Thanks!!
PS: I found out my hboot version is 1.94.000
I unlocked my bootloader through the HTCdev site successfully. Now i'm stuck on actually granting myself root. I've used a couple of files thrown around here, but nothing seems to work. Even temporary root that keeps changes. Anyone?
Once you are bootloader unlocked. Install twrp I believe you need 2.3.3.1 on your firmware and then flash a superuser zip
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rrowe1980 said:
I unlocked my bootloader through the HTCdev site successfully. Now i'm stuck on actually granting myself root. I've used a couple of files thrown around here, but nothing seems to work. Even temporary root that keeps changes. Anyone?
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On the second Site i sent you scroll down abit and you will see How to install TWRP custom recorvery do that and then you will be good. after that download SuperUser ZIp and install it ( once again scroll down on the page and look how to install a custom ROM) for the Custom ROM part there are better tutorials that you can find on this site but yeah.
subarudroid said:
Sent you a pm a little bit ago good job asking questions.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33189590
Here is the oneclick method.
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X-Factor exploit is not needed for the Rogers version (or any other carrier aside AT&T). And as the OP found out, don't think it works on his version, anyway.
For all other variants (besides AT&T) just unlock the bootloader via HTCDev.com, install TWRP custom recovery, and flash SU or a rooted ROM.
Good to know. Thanks! I hate att more every day. im moving to canada
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So, I may have unlocked the bootloader for nothing! I also realized my hboot version was 2.14, NOT 1.94 like I thought. Will there be any harm in trying to flash TWRP, and root anyhow? Will this brick my device, or simply not take? If TWRP installs, and I push SU, and then I get undesired glitchy results, can I restore back to stock, or atleast an original Ruu? Thanks
You got is easy! Just flash recovery and superuser and your golden.
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Then you get to enjoy all the sense based jb roms you can find.
Sent from my HTC One XL
954wrecker said:
Then you get to enjoy all the sense based jb roms you can find.
Sent from my HTC One XL
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Not very many sadly
Better than nothing, better than stock
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954wrecker said:
Better than nothing, better than stock
Sent from my HTC One XL
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You are 100% right !
Hi there i have excatly same phone with excat software versions and everything and like you, i hate to be slave of Rogers and their useless apps all around in myphone. If you could achive the rooting your phone, would you please write the steps so i can fallow them. Your help is greatly appriciated in advance,
Thank you
moonchildproject said:
Hi there i have excatly same phone with excat software versions and everything and like you, i hate to be slave of Rogers and their useless apps all around in myphone. If you could achive the rooting your phone, would you please write the steps so i can fallow them. Your help is greatly appriciated in advance,
Thank you
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I told him the steps read on page one. I helped him and it was solved.
I did something really dumb even though I was advised not to. I managed to get the Windows Phone 10 Technical Preview on my HTC One M8 for Windows. The OS version that got pushed to it simply is not compatible with this hardware and so many things don't work. I want to go back but the Microsoft-provided recovery tool doesn't detect the phone because it was never intended to work with this model. In short, my question is does anyone have a way to just flash an HTC One M8 for Windows back to the factory T-Mobile ROM that it came with out of the box? If so, where do I get it and how can I flash to it? HTC has no recovery tool to speak of for this phone, Microsoft was just as much help, and TMo wants me to pay an insurance deductible before they will replace the thing. I will be ever so grateful if someone can help out.
Thanks!
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I did something really dumb even though I was advised not to. I managed to get the Windows Phone 10 Technical Preview on my HTC One M8 for Windows. The OS version that got pushed to it simply is not compatible with this hardware and so many things don't work. I want to go back but the Microsoft-provided recovery tool doesn't detect the phone because it was never intended to work with this model. In short, my question is does anyone have a way to just flash an HTC One M8 for Windows back to the factory T-Mobile ROM that it came with out of the box? If so, where do I get it and how can I flash to it? HTC has no recovery tool to speak of for this phone, Microsoft was just as much help, and TMo wants me to pay an insurance deductible before they will replace the thing. I will be ever so grateful if someone can help out.
Thanks!
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Generally I think you are out of luck until they launch the Windows 10TP for HTC M8's. When that happens, you should be able to use the Windows Phone Recovery Tool to re-flash your phone. It looks like it's basically a re-skinned version of the Lumia Software Recovery tool, and it only makes sense for them to release this as well if they are going to be providing a way to recover and flash non-Lumia branded phones in the future.
There is a way to re-flash the HTC One M8 for Windows if you have the ROM, but so far only the Verizon version has leaked. I hope this is not your only phone, because if you wait a month or so you should be able to re-flash using the Microsoft tool
You have absolutely no right to be mad at Microsoft, HTC and/or T-Mobile for the problems. They are completely justified making you pay the deductible to get this fixed, why should they eat the cost of fixing it?
Don't get me wrong, I don't blame anyone but myself for this. I'm simply surprised that there isn't a recovery option out there in general. Someone could have a problem that isn't their fault at all that could benefit from having this. That being said, I have an open ticket with the HTC dev team. All I really want is access to a ROM that must clearly already exist. The software got on the phone in the first place, right? Of course I am not a dev and probably have no idea what I'm talking about. I apologize if I'm coming off as an ass looking for a hand out. It just seems to me that this is a simple issue with a simple fix. I know from when I had a Lumia device that I could open up the navifirm+ software and download any ROM for any windows phone from any region of the world.
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Don't get me wrong, I don't blame anyone but myself for this. I'm simply surprised that there isn't a recovery option out there in general. Someone could have a problem that isn't their fault at all that could benefit from having this. That being said, I have an open ticket with the HTC dev team. All I really want is access to a ROM that must clearly already exist. The software got on the phone in the first place, right? Of course I am not a dev and probably have no idea what I'm talking about. I apologize if I'm coming off as an ass looking for a hand out. It just seems to me that this is a simple issue with a simple fix. I know from when I had a Lumia device that I could open up the navifirm+ software and download any ROM for any windows phone from any region of the world.
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Fair enough. Its a bit weird that only Nokia put out any kind of program to re-flash phones, but I have a feeling that the app Microsoft has put out will, going forward, be used to reflash any Windows Phone that is having problems. They kind of need to provide that functionality if they are going to take control of the update process from the carriers (which i know they want to do, whether they actually pull it off remains to be seen).
I'd say just hang in there, you will likely be able to re-flash in a month or so. I hope you can somehow get access to the rom, but there isn't program released to flash it on the phone (though there are ways, look at the Verizon RUU thread. There is also a Youtube video out there showing how to do it)
i was the first with htc w8 (tmous) to hack the w10 beta on it if you check my twitter.
the only reason why i even considered to do this is because i have a way out.
that can't be said for public. so why the hell you didn't check if you have
a way to go back to stock before even considering such a highly
experimental thing to your precious device?
sure you can't expect any support from ms or tmous for that scenario.
i flashed back to w81 the next day already because of htc related bugs.
i will restore it for you if you send it to me and pay 2-way shipping.
this is a one time personal offer from me that i will do for you.
contact me via pm if you didn't send it in yet.
let this be a lesson to you guys...
reptarsaurusflex said:
I did something really dumb even though I was advised not to. I managed to get the Windows Phone 10 Technical Preview on my HTC One M8 for Windows. The OS version that got pushed to it simply is not compatible with this hardware and so many things don't work. I want to go back but the Microsoft-provided recovery tool doesn't detect the phone because it was never intended to work with this model. In short, my question is does anyone have a way to just flash an HTC One M8 for Windows back to the factory T-Mobile ROM that it came with out of the box? If so, where do I get it and how can I flash to it? HTC has no recovery tool to speak of for this phone, Microsoft was just as much help, and TMo wants me to pay an insurance deductible before they will replace the thing. I will be ever so grateful if someone can help out.
Thanks!
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You might be out of luck for now at the moment. I'm sure the TMo ROMS aren't available, otherwise you would be able to. Remember that the trick to update to Windows 10 Preview was AT YOUR OWN RISK due the fact that the phone isn't OFFICIALLY SUPPORTED
HD2Owner said:
i was the first with htc w8 (tmous) to hack the w10 beta on it if you check my .
the only reason why i even considered to do this is because i have a way out.
that can't be said for public. so why the hell you didn't check if you have
a way to go back to stock before even considering such a highly
experimental thing to your precious device?
sure you can't expect any support from ms or tmous for that scenario.
i flashed back to w81 the next day already because of htc related bugs.
i will restore it for you if you send it to me and pay 2-way shipping.
this is a one time personal offer from me that i will do for you.
contact me via pm if you didn't send it in yet.
let this be a lesson to you guys...
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I'd like to know how you did this instead of sending you my phone.
flashed the stock rom.
HD2Owner said:
flashed the stock rom.
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Is it possible to flash the stock rom on a verizon phone?
sure. by stock rom i mean the original rom meant for the device/carrier.
on verizon w8 -> verizon rom
on at&t w8 -> at&t rom
on tmous w8 -> tmous rom
don't try to flash different carrier rom. it won't work.
all 3 carrier variants have different modelID which is checked before allowing flash.
HTC One M8 for Windows
HD2Owner said:
sure. by stock rom i mean the original rom meant for the device/carrier.
on verizon w8 -> verizon rom
on at&t w8 -> at&t rom
on tmous w8 -> tmous rom
don't try to flash different carrier rom. it won't work.
all 3 carrier variants have different modelID which is checked before allowing flash.
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I have been looking everywhere for the Verizon rom and software so I can reflash my phone. Do you happened to know where I can get these?
dans95tbird said:
I have been looking everywhere for the Verizon rom and software so I can reflash my phone. Do you happened to know where I can get these?
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there: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55201370&postcount=2
download the htc RUU that i attached to this post and extract with winrar.
place the htc w8 verizon nbh in the extracted RUU folder with filename "RUU_Signed.nbh".
then go into bootloader (power off, then hold vol-&vol+ while pressing power until it vibrates).
it will show white bootloader screen with hardware info.
when the pc installed the drivers for bootloader mode it switches from "serial" to "usb" on the bottom.
then doubleclick the ROMUpdateUtility.exe and it will flash the phone.
everything will be wiped of course.
HD2Owner said:
there: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55201370&postcount=2
download the htc RUU that i attached to this post and extract with winrar.
place the htc w8 verizon nbh in the extracted RUU folder with filename "RUU_Signed.nbh".
then go into bootloader (power off, then hold vol-&vol+ while pressing power until it vibrates).
it will show white bootloader screen with hardware info.
when the pc installed the drivers for bootloader mode it switches from "serial" to "usb" on the bottom.
then doubleclick the ROMUpdateUtility.exe and it will flash the phone.
everything will be wiped of course.
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since ppl dnt seem to give u a thanks ill spam the thread any say thank and the "thanks" button....ppl appreciate his help!!!
The latest build of Win10 works way better on a One M8 btw. I have installed it using the registry method and running it without many problems. So if you have a t-mobile/at&t version of this phone (where there is no RUU availible) with windows 10 installed i advice upgrading to the latest build.
really? i noticed bugs with background picture not showing and many htc apps/settings not working..
they work now on latest build?
in the new version of windows phone recovery tool, ms added support for htc devices.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=525569
Any luck with Verizon HTC One?
HD2Owner said:
in the new version of windows phone recovery tool, ms added support for htc devices.
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I downloaded the newest version, 2.0.3, of the recovery tool. Even though it says it supports HTC devices it still fails to rollback my Verizon HTC M8. I receive the error: "Software Package is not found on server"
This is after the tool recognizes my device and asks me to restart in boot-loader mode.
Anyone else have success with using ver. 2.0.3 with a HTC M8?
Shockakohn said:
I downloaded the newest version, 2.0.3, of the recovery tool. Even though it says it supports HTC devices it still fails to rollback my Verizon HTC M8. I receive the error: "Software Package is not found on server"
This is after the tool recognizes my device and asks me to restart in boot-loader mode.
Anyone else have success with using ver. 2.0.3 with a HTC M8?
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Recognized my T-Mobile M8 and flashed WP8.1 successfully.
Not able to update to latest Windows 10 mobile TP build
My HTC One is currently on 10.0.12562.84 (Build 10080). For some reason I am not able to see the latest build 10.0.12648.133 (Build 10149). Any one able to update to the latest build. Any idea why I'm not seeing it still?
Tried using the phone recovery tool to flash back to 8.1 but it says no builds available.
germanh said:
Tried using the phone recovery tool to flash back to 8.1 but it says no builds available.
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which variant? verizon, at&t or tmous?