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[Q] Terminal script to relock bootloader

Has anyone made a one click to relock the bootloader yet? I am no good with terminal or macs...

NOFSBIGE said:
Has anyone made a one click to relock the bootloader yet? I am no good with terminal or macs...
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It's one command
reboot to bootloader
then from terminal type fastboot oem lock.
for a tutorial on ADB and Fastboot look here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1754018

I can not figure this out for the life of me.... I tried doing this but it seems as the mac is not working well with it... Some one anyone help me relock my boot loader using a mac lol

I have a mac. Did you read my tutorial? Download the files I attached to the post. Unzip. Use adb_mac and fastboot_mac.

Speaking of macs....
gunnyman said:
I have a mac. Did you read my tutorial? Download the files I attached to the post. Unzip. Use adb_mac and fastboot_mac.
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Is there a way to run a RUU on a mac, or should i just use bootcamp.

kyleallen5000 said:
Is there a way to run a RUU on a mac, or should i just use bootcamp.
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Gotta use bootcamp or a VM. If you downloaded the RUU you would've noticed that it's an .exe

Okay guys im really stucked trying to repair the phone...

Its my sisters phone, currently stucked at bootsplash screen
I shall post the bootloader information first....
** TAMPERED ***
*** UNLOCKED ***
EVITA PVT SHOP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.14.0002
RADIO-0.19as.32.0909_L
OpenDSP-vs29.1.0.45.0662
eMMc-boot
Jun 11 2012
CID returned is HTC_044... No matter how i flash recovery, the phone simply reboots... means i cant get into recovery mode.
I tried reflashing boot.img from vipers and relash recovery... doesnt work.
Right now, im trying to flash RUU via zip..... I have relocked my bootloader... Current status is that I managed to send the zip file over... but its stucked at writing for the past 10 mins...
This is the RUU where i extracted the rom.zip from
"RUU_EVITA_UL_ICS_40_S_hTC_Asia_WWE_2.23.707.2_Radio_0.19as.32.09.09_L_10.104b.32.25L_release_271654_signed"
It should be the same as my current rom... which if i read correctly, it will not get updated? that I should use the newer 3.17 RUUs for asia in order to fix?
************************ Update ************************
Okay great... now after waiting for 4332 seconds for the writing part to finish... I knew its not going to work via waiting any longer... I unplugged the USB... the command prompt shows up an error (FAILED, too many links)... I attempted to restart the phone from the HTC logo and now it doesnt start at all... cant even get into bootloader... =.=
************************ Update ************************
Okay I've managed to save my phone using this method http://unlimited.io/qhsusbdload.htm
So now im back to square one... I can go bootloader... i unlocked it again... but i still cant go recovery...
************************ Update ************************
Now its back to being bricked again... as I was working on the phone outside when i managed to unbricked it. I choose to power off the phone from bootloader menu, thinking that I could work on it when I get home... alas, when i got home... the phone doesnt turn on... and i saw the dreaded QHSUSB_DLOAD thingy again...... omg... And the above method no longer works..........

kedirakevo said:
Its my sisters phone, currently stucked at bootsplash screen
I shall post the bootloader information first....
** TAMPERED ***
*** UNLOCKED ***
EVITA PVT SHOP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.14.0002
RADIO-0.19as.32.0909_L
OpenDSP-vs29.1.0.45.0662
eMMc-boot
Jun 11 2012
CID returned is HTC_044... No matter how i flash recovery, the phone simply reboots... means i cant get into recovery mode.
I tried reflashing boot.img from vipers and relash recovery... doesnt work.
Right now, im trying to flash RUU via zip..... I have relocked my bootloader... Current status is that I managed to send the zip file over... but its stucked at writing for the past 10 mins...
This is the RUU where i extracted the rom.zip from
"RUU_EVITA_UL_ICS_40_S_hTC_Asia_WWE_2.23.707.2_Radio_0.19as.32.09.09_L_10.104b.32.25L_release_271654_signed"
It should be the same as my current rom... which if i read correctly, it will not get updated? that I should use the newer 3.17 RUUs for asia in order to fix?
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Stuck in a similar problem not sure what to do...

I dont understand why you guys want to relock and run the ruu... why not just flash a stock rom? Less headache
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If you're relocked then you can't flash the zip. The ruu is an exe you need to run it with your phone in fastboot usb
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exad said:
I dont understand why you guys want to relock and run the ruu... why not just flash a stock rom? Less headache
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how do i flash rom when recovery aint working?

area51avenger said:
If you're relocked then you can't flash the zip. The ruu is an exe you need to run it with your phone in fastboot usb
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1952426
Program says phone's bootloader must be locked in order to flash ruu zip

kedirakevo said:
how do i flash rom when recovery aint working?
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Unlock boot loader again if its relocked and just fastboot flash twrp.. use the one click tool if you don't know how to flash recovery but as long as boot loader is unlocked you can flash recovery. Once you do, recovery will work again.
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exad said:
Unlock boot loader again if its relocked and just fastboot flash twrp.. use the one click tool if you don't know how to flash recovery but as long as boot loader is unlocked you can flash recovery. Once you do, recovery will work again.
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which i stated in my first post that before relocking my bootloader... I have been reflashing the recovery many times but i cant boot into recovery mode....

kedirakevo said:
which i stated in my first post that before relocking my bootloader... I have been reflashing the recovery many times but i cant boot into recovery mode....
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When you flash recovery is it successful? When you select recovery from boot loader what happens?
Which recovery and version are you flashing?
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exad said:
When you flash recovery is it successful? When you select recovery from boot loader what happens?
Which recovery and version are you flashing?
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yea command prompt claimed its sucessful... I used the latest all in one toolkit where the creator claimed to use TWRP 2.4.1.0

kedirakevo said:
yea command prompt claimed its sucessful... I used the latest all in one toolkit where the creator claimed to use TWRP 2.4.1.0
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Maybe A bad download. Download the latest twrp.
Make sure boot loader is unlocked and you have fastboot usb on in bootloader
Then within toolkit pick flash other recovery and manually select the one you downloaded. Then try selecting recovery in bootloader.
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kedirakevo said:
Program says phone's bootloader must be locked in order to flash ruu zip
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RUU is an exe the fact it creates a rom.zip is fairly well hidden. Are you running the exe or doing some other crazy thing?
You should not be flashing anything to your phone if you are confusing zip and exe's, it means you lack the basic understanding of computers to be able to complete these tasks without failing.
How did you try to flash the recovery? What recovery did you try to flash? What were the errors given?
EDIT: you should not be using one click tools.
Use fastboot and flash recovery yourself, it is a simple task.

exad said:
Maybe A bad download. Download the latest twrp.
Make sure boot loader is unlocked and you have fastboot usb on in bootloader
Then within toolkit pick flash other recovery and manually select the one you downloaded. Then try selecting recovery in bootloader.
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wish I could try that... it bricked now.

twistedddx said:
RUU is an exe the fact it creates a rom.zip is fairly well hidden. Are you running the exe or doing some other crazy thing?
You should not be flashing anything to your phone if you are confusing zip and exe's, it means you lack the basic understanding of computers to be able to complete these tasks without failing.
How did you try to flash the recovery? What recovery did you try to flash? What were the errors given?
EDIT: you should not be using one click tools.
Use fastboot and flash recovery yourself, it is a simple task.
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the zip file can be obtained via temp folder of the windows directory when you run the exe file.
The all in one toolkit requires the zip so I got it done via that method...
Yes I know how to do it via command prompt but the toolkit is handy...
And lastly you can say my understanding of mobile phone system isnt complete but dont insult me saying I dont understand whats zip and exe......

Bricked? Exactly what is happening.
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exad said:
Bricked? Exactly what is happening.
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beats me man... Told you, was trying to flash RUU through zip then it just hung there... but I managed to save my phone... I redownloaded and reflashed recovery as you advised but still no avail! Basically, back to square one....

kedirakevo said:
the zip file can be obtained via temp folder of the windows directory when you run the exe file.
The all in one toolkit requires the zip so I got it done via that method...
Yes I know how to do it via command prompt but the toolkit is handy...
And lastly you can say my understanding of mobile phone system isnt complete but dont insult me saying I dont understand whats zip and exe......
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I know it can be obtained from temp folder.
Why go to the effort of getting the rom.zip to use in the toolkit when you could simply just run the RUU, which you had to do to get the rom.zip in the first place? Especially when it was failing, why push on with trying to use the toolkit instead of just using the RUU as it was intended by HTC?
I have not much knowledge of the toolkit, but when it flashes zip's is it for normal ROM's or for RUU rom.zip? The rom.zip is not in a format that can normally be used by most tools, it is not the same as flashing a custom ROM.
The toolkit is likely only for installing custom ROM's via pre installed TWRP and not compatible with rom.zip.
You said you were using a RUU zip and complaining it was failing, it appeared at face value you were confusing what the RUU even is.
I am still lost why running the RUU and grabbing the rom.zip from temp folder and then flashing in a toolkit was your chosen method. This just points more towards you are confused about what a RUU is.
I am sure the RUU would work if you just let it run like it is supposed to.
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kedirakevo said:
was trying to flash RUU through zip then it just hung there.
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Why?
Personally because of the state you have got the phone in to I would:
1)go get the correct tools. eg fastboot, unlockcode, twrp and rom
2)Ensure phone is charged
3)fastboot oem lock
4)Run RUU.. and try actually running it which means just click next and yes a lot.. no fancy going to temp folders and trying to incorrectly install rom.zip via random tools
5)fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
6)fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.4.1.0-evita.img
7)fastboot flash boot boot.img (from desired rom)
8)boot into recovery
9)mount USB and transfer desired ROM
10)wipe data and system
11)install ROM
12)reboot in to ROM.

twistedddx said:
I know it can be obtained from temp folder.
Why go to the effort of getting the rom.zip to use in the toolkit when you could simply just run the RUU, which you had to do to get the rom.zip in the first place? Especially when it was failing, why push on with trying to use the toolkit instead of just using the RUU as it was intended by HTC?
I have not much knowledge of the toolkit, but when it flashes zip's is it for normal ROM's or for RUU rom.zip? The rom.zip is not in a format that can normally be used by most tools, it is not the same as flashing a custom ROM.
The toolkit is likely only for installing custom ROM's via pre installed TWRP and not compatible with rom.zip.
You said you were using a RUU zip and complaining it was failing, it appeared at face value you were confusing what the RUU even is.
I am still lost why running the RUU and grabbing the rom.zip from temp folder and then flashing in a toolkit was your chosen method. This just points more towards you are confused about what a RUU is.
I am sure the RUU would work if you just let it run like it is supposed to.
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Why?
Personally because of the state you have got the phone in to I would:
1)go get the correct tools. eg fastboot, unlockcode, twrp and rom
2)Ensure phone is charged
3)fastboot oem lock
4)Run RUU.. and try actually running it which means just click next and yes a lot.. no fancy going to temp folders and trying to incorrectly install rom.zip via random tools
5)fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
6)fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.4.1.0-evita.img
7)fastboot flash boot boot.img (from desired rom)
8)boot into recovery
9)mount USB and transfer desired ROM
10)wipe data and system
11)install ROM
12)reboot in to ROM.
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well... as mentioned, would really love to follow your steps but.... its bricked now... again...
I did run RUU.exe once but it hung for 30 mins without activity... but then again that was when my bootloader was unlocked... then i read that i can relock and do it through ruu.zip instead.... so i went that route.......
Btw I did update my status on my first post...

kedirakevo said:
well... as mentioned, would really love to follow your steps but.... its bricked now... again...
I did run RUU.exe once but it hung for 30 mins without activity... but then again that was when my bootloader was unlocked... then i read that i can relock and do it through ruu.zip instead.... so i went that route.......
Btw I did update my status on my first post...
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The least risky way would be to flash a stock ROM from here not an ruu. There are some untouched roms. I, myself have bricked running the telus ruu.
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[Radio/Firmware]3.57.401.500/Radio 4A.20.3263.30_10.38l.1157.04

Here new Radio from 3.57.401.500 base
4A.20.3263.30_10.38l.1157.04
http://d-h.st/wI7
Firmware
http://d-h.st/RCC
S-OFF DEVICES ONLY
BACKUP YOU SDCARD, IN MY CASE THIS FIRMWARE WIPED IT​

LlabTooFeR said:
Here new Radio from 3.57.401.500 base
4A.20.3263.30_10.38l.1157.04
http://d-h.st/wI7​
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Downloading, thanks mate!
Edit : cant flash it: get installation aborted.
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how to flash it?
What are the benefits?

I tried to fastboot flash it but it failed too. Weird

mikbe said:
I tried to fastboot flash it but it failed too. Weird
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install from recovery

mikbe said:
I tried to fastboot flash it but it failed too. Weird
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fastboot oem rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip 4A.20.3263.30_10.38l.1157.04.zip

simply flash this in recovery? direcly from phone?
i am on hboot 1.56 s-on

LlabTooFeR said:
Here new Radio from 3.57.401.500 base
4A.20.3263.30_10.38l.1157.04
http://d-h.st/wI7​
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thanks for the radio buddy
can we get a complete modded firmware package too?

baedaa said:
thanks for the radio buddy
can we get a complete modded firmware package too?
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could you please tell me what a comlete firmeware package is? sorry but not so much experience yet...

LlabTooFeR said:
fastboot oem rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip 4A.20.3263.30_10.38l.1157.04.zip
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downloading now but is only radio or even firmware? 've changed the title of the thread now.

stempox said:
downloading now but is only radio or even firmware? 've changed the title of the thread now.
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I'm gonna post firmware in few minutes

ok thanks.

MICH_** said:
could you please tell me what a comlete firmeware package is? sorry but not so much experience yet...
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firmware includes hboot, display and touch drivers (optional), radio, etc.

Can i have only the radio.ZIP? Or is it useless without firmware?
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baedaa said:
firmware includes hboot, display and touch drivers (optional), radio, etc.
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is there a new hboot out now?

MICH_** said:
is there a new hboot out now?
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I don't know That's why I want to take a look at the complete FW package (without boot.img)

baedaa said:
I don't know That's why I want to take a look at the complete FW package (without boot.img)
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firmware can only be flashed s-off on fastboot is this right?

MICH_** said:
firmware can only be flashed s-off on fastboot is this right?
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It can be flashed on s-on too, since its eur firmware, but probably tou shoud wait if there is s-off for hboot 1.54 you will not be able to flash the hack on new hboot 1.55...
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MICH_** said:
firmware can only be flashed s-off on fastboot is this right?
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s-off in RUU-mode

Seems all that DZDATA files is what's wiping your data. Remove them and that shouldn't happen.

[3-15-15][firmware][all stock img]All files have updated to Lillipop

Current firmware zip will always be posted at top of OP. So if you are wondering what file is the new one this will solve that. All other files current an past will be in the downloads section in post #2
5.0.1 FIRMWARE(no boot.img or recovery.img I removed those 2 images so you can upgrade firmware on any rom your running
IF you are using TWRP use this one as it included the latest TWRP which is mandatory for new firmware. Failure to comply will lead to possible bricking!
:good:https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934537898:good:
CWM users can use the following which contains no recovery.img
:good:https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934537415:good:
Want to remove your red warning message on boot then check my other thread out here http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-htc-one-m8/development/mod-t3047228
Current numbers
Android 4.4.4
CID-VZW__001
HBOOT-3.19.0.0000
RADIO-1.09.20.926
OpenDSP-v46.2.2-00564-M8974_FO.0811
OS-3.28.605.4
eMMC-boot 2048MB
Sep 30 2014,01:16:07.0
Android 5.0.1
CID-VZW__001
HBOOT-3.19.0.0000
RADIO-1.12.20.1211
OpenDSP-v47.2.2-00564-M8974_FO.1024
OS-4.17.605.5
eMMC-boot 2048MB
Feb 3 2015,21:50:28.0 .
You can check an compare yours to these to see if your up to date. It is a must you only check for these on your phone in the bootloader
Also here is a video that was posted that shows how to update via this process.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=e21qb7iZAOo&feature=youtube
Big thanks to @owenbeals
There is no need to rename the file just leave it as is so you don't rename it an then get error can not open file because you didn't rename it correctly. A lot of people seem to think they have to rename the file to firmware.zip which isn't correct at all
Instructions
Download firmware zip
reboot your phone to bootloader
Place your firmware zip in your fastboot folder
Open CMD terminal on pc in your file you fastboot from.
Plug phone into pc
In terminal first cmd you need is
Fastboot oem rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip nameofyourfile.zip
It should ask you to reflush immediately in your cmd terminal,when it does proceed to next cmd
fastboot flash zip nameofyourfile.zip
Once all is good on your end an your ready to reboot phone use this final cmd
Fastboot reboot-bootloader
All stand alone radios can be found here
Credit to dottat for 4.4.3 firmware zip
[/CENTER]

Download section​
Collections of firmware an stock images​5.0.1 Files
5.0.1 STOCK RECOVERY
5.0.1 STOCK BOOT.IMG
5.0.1 STOCK ADSP ZIP
4.4.4 Files
4.4.4 STOCK RECOVERY
BOOT.IMG 4.4.4
4.4.4 STOCK ADSP
4.4.4 FIRMWARE ZIP NO BOOT.IMG OR RECOVERY
4.4.3 Files
STOCK RECOVERY 4.4.3
BOOT.IMG 4.4.3
4.4.3 STOCK VZW ADSP
4.4.3 FIRMWARE ZIP NO BOOT.IMG OR RECOVERY
Mod EDIT:
Cleaned for OP usage

Is flashing the full firmware, which includes a new signed hboot, going to be an issue?

PhantomApollyon said:
Is flashing the full firmware, which includes a new signed hboot, going to be an issue?
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when i flashed is fiemware .zip i never had any issues with hboot. you do lose your faux hboot tho if you flashed that. i know that forsure

Tigerstown said:
I contacted Santod about making a flashable files From the vzw update..
He has been kind enough tho throw this together for us an told me to share for us users.
Downloads
Santod Mods's files for HTC One M8 | Androidfilehost.com | free website & file hosting for Android Developers
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=13966
These r fastboot flash only. Flash at your own risk.
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You know this has an hboot in it right?
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Tigerstown said:
when i flashed is fiemware .zip i never had any issues with hboot. you do lose your faux hboot tho if you flashed that. i know that forsure
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I've never had an issue in the past either really. So far on the M8 I've not messed with any custom hboots, just S-OFF/Unlocked
fernando sor said:
You know this has an hboot in it right?
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that was my concern

There is no need for concern flashing a new hboot, as long as you are already s-off.
The full firmware does include the stock recovery though.
I would just flash the one without the Boot.img/recovery...
Will post an updated NoRedText hboot and Faux Locked hboot later as well.

PhantomApollyon said:
Is flashing the full firmware, which includes a new signed hboot, going to be an issue?
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+1 I'd imagine we'll lose S-Off...no?

santod040 said:
There is no need for concern flashing a new hboot, as long as you are already s-off.
The full firmware does include the stock recovery though.
I would just flash the one without the Boot.img/recovery...
Will post an updated NoRedText hboot and Faux Locked hboot later as well.
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That sounds great, let us know

Antny6 said:
+1 I'd imagine we'll lose S-Off...no?
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No, you will not lose s-off.

santod040 said:
No, you will not lose s-off.
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Thx. So flash this guy: '1.55.605.2_NoBootImg_firmware.zip' ?
...and do we need to be in RUU mode?

Karl said:
1st, anyone try em yet
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I flashed radios successfully. Will update firmware in a few.
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Tigerstown said:
I flashed radios successfully. Will update firmware in a few.
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Yea, radios look fine here too.

fernando sor said:
You know this has an hboot in it right?
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yes i do know that

Antny6 said:
Thx. So flash this guy: '1.55.605.2_NoBootImg_firmware.zip' ?
...and do we need to be in RUU mode?
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yes RUU mode.

delete

Tigerstown said:
yes i do know that
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What fastboot flash command?

ocman40 said:
What fastboot flash command?
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fastboot oem rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip xxxxxxxxx.zip
fastboot reboot

PhantomApollyon said:
fastboot oem rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip xxxxxxxxx.zip
fastboot reboot
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Thanks bud

ocman40 said:
What fastboot flash command?
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See my m7vzw thread for instructions and more info, just do not use any links from there.
Looks like the post above should be all you really need though.
Faux and No Red Text hboots are up in same folder.:good:
I will add them to my thread in the main m8 Dev forum as well.

Bricked Verizon M8

Hello,
I apologize if this has been posted somewhere else. This is what I did. I have a Verizon HTC One M8 that I S-OFFed with Sunshine. I then flashed a stock HBOOT from a OTA. The flash appeared to be successful. I then ran fastboot reboot-bootloader. The screen went black, and the computer recognized my phone as probably 20 different drives. One it recognized as a formatted one, the others it wanted to format (this is Windows by the way). I'm assuming I need to do JTAG, but I wouldn't begin to know where to start. Bottom line, HELP!!!
Thanks in advance, Josh.

AndroidBrick said:
Hello,
I apologize if this has been posted somewhere else. This is what I did. I have a Verizon HTC One M8 that I S-OFFed with Sunshine. I then flashed a stock HBOOT from a OTA. The flash appeared to be successful. I then ran fastboot reboot-bootloader. The screen went black, and the computer recognized my phone as probably 20 different drives. One it recognized as a formatted one, the others it wanted to format (this is Windows by the way). I'm assuming I need to do JTAG, but I wouldn't begin to know where to start. Bottom line, HELP!!!
Thanks in advance, Josh.
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Can you get bootloader up at all?

dottat said:
Can you get bootloader up at all?
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Not at all. Buttons have no effect.

AndroidBrick said:
Not at all. Buttons have no effect.
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Does holding power + volume up do anything?
What hboot did you flash? Are you sure it was for this version m8?

dottat said:
Does holding power + volume up do anything?
What hboot did you flash? Are you sure it was for this version m8?
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Volume Up + Power does not do anything. I flashed an HBOOT from a Firmware file from an OTA I downloaded off the internet. The file I downloaded is named vzw_m8_ota_605.2.zip. Within the zip is a folder named 1.54.401.5 TO 1.55.605.2. Within that folder is another file named OTAPkg.zip. Within that zip is the contents of data, META-INF, patch, system, firmware.zip, fotaBoot, and skin_fota. Within the firmware.zip is the hboot_signedbyaa.img that I compiled with android-info.txt (also in the firmware.zip) into a no compression zip which I flashed with fastboot flash zip hboot.zip.
I downloaded it from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2722817.
Any ideas?

AndroidBrick said:
Volume Up + Power does not do anything. I flashed an HBOOT from a Firmware file from an OTA I downloaded off the internet. The file I downloaded is named vzw_m8_ota_605.2.zip. Within the zip is a folder named 1.54.401.5 TO 1.55.605.2. Within that folder is another file named OTAPkg.zip. Within that zip is the contents of data, META-INF, patch, system, firmware.zip, fotaBoot, and skin_fota. Within the firmware.zip is the hboot_signedbyaa.img that I compiled with android-info.txt (also in the firmware.zip) into a no compression zip which I flashed with fastboot flash zip hboot.zip.
I downloaded it from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2722817.
Any ideas?
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Afraid this is going to be the same as your m7. Not sure the unbricking folks have made good progress on this phone.
There's no chance that if you connect it to a Windows pc you get fastboot commands right? I had a user already with black screen but the phone was in ruu mode and allowed fastboot commands.

dottat said:
Afraid this is going to be the same as your m7. Not sure the unbricking folks have made good progress on this phone.
There's no chance that if you connect it to a Windows pc you get fastboot commands right? I had a user already with black screen but the phone was in ruu mode and allowed fastboot commands.
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No fastboot nor adb I'm afraid...

I appreciate your help dottat. Do you have any other ideas?

AndroidBrick said:
I appreciate your help dottat. Do you have any other ideas?
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Seek out the HTC unbrick folks if you are still able to see drives in Linux.
I mean no disrespect by this but since this is your second bricked HTC device please ask for help next time before getting to this point?
What were you flashing just an hboot for?

dottat said:
Seek out the HTC unbrick folks if you are still able to see drives in Linux.
I mean no disrespect by this but since this is your second bricked HTC device please ask for help next time before getting to this point?
What were you flashing just an hboot for?
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I was thinking about flashing the firewater S-OFF HBOOT version, but wanted to double check that I had an original HTC HBOOT which I had extracted from the OTA I downloaded. I didn't think that flashing a stock HBOOT would usually brick a device?
Back to the the HTC unbrick folks... who are they and where can I find them?
Thanks again dottat.

AndroidBrick said:
I was thinking about flashing the firewater S-OFF HBOOT version, but wanted to double check that I had an original HTC HBOOT which I had extracted from the OTA I downloaded. I didn't think that flashing a stock HBOOT would usually brick a device?
Back to the the HTC unbrick folks... who are they and where can I find them?
Thanks again dotat.
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These guys...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2770684

dottat said:
These guys...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2770684
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OK dottat. Thanks for all of your help.