Hi all and TIA for any help.
I might need to have best buy fix/warranty my phone but they wont touch it since its rooted.
Sooo how can I easily Unroot it and go to an official Verizon rom?
also if I do so and they fix my current phone will I be able to do the one click root again and put new roms on it when I get it back or if they give me a whole new phone??
any help and links to what I need will be much appreciated.
grifting said:
Hi all and TIA for any help.
I might need to have best buy fix/warranty my phone but they wont touch it since its rooted.
Sooo how can I easily Unroot it and go to an official Verizon rom?
also if I do so and they fix my current phone will I be able to do the one click root again and put new roms on it when I get it back or if they give me a whole new phone??
any help and links to what I need will be much appreciated.
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Wow. You didn't search very hard for an answer did you? The thread you need is pinned at the top of this very Q & A section in which you posted this thread.
I was finally able to S-off with sunshine and now I want to upgrade the firmware, but im pretty lost on this, does anyone have a video or any tips on how to upgrade the firmware? I would really appreciate it.
nervana1 said:
I was finally able to S-off with sunshine and now I want to upgrade the firmware, but im pretty lost on this, does anyone have a video or any tips on how to upgrade the firmware? I would really appreciate it.
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There's an entire thread in the dev section dedicated to it. You have two options. One requires a pc and the other does not.
saw the post but it doesnt really help as there are tons of different files, and coming from a brand new 4.4.2phone im lost.
nervana1 said:
saw the post but it doesnt really help as there are tons of different files, and coming from a brand new 4.4.2phone im lost.
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Download and run the exe on the first post here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2883845
That will put you on latest stock software and firmware. Then flash whatever recovery you want and then venom.
Greetings....
Assembling a list of all RUU/firmware threads so that users no longer have to dig to find what's needed. Support for each will be found in the linked thread itself while general questions like "which one is applicable to my situation?" can be handled in this thread.
If you are S-ON
Your options are somewhat limited.. naturally.
RUU (4.4.2, 4.4.3, 4.4.4, 5.0.1, 6.0) in EXE/ZIP format
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-htc-one-m8/general/official-ruu1-55-605-2-t2883845
If you are S-OFF
RUU 6.0 zip thread
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...pment/stock-m-firmware-nand-recovery-t3330972
RUU 5.0.1 (comes pre-rooted (EXE/zip support)
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...zip-ruu-m8vzw-5-0-1-s-off-onlynewest-t3047103
RUU 4.4.4 (comes pre-rooted) (EXE/zip support)
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...ent/ruu-m8vzw-4-4-4-s-off-onlynewest-t2914914
RUU 4.4.3 (comes pre-rooted) (zip support)
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...ent/ruu-m8vzw-4-4-3-s-off-onlynewest-t2873144
RUU 4.4.2 (comes pre-rooted) (zip support)
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2727831
Firmware only
4.4.3/4.4.4/5.0.1 Stock Recoveries, Stock kernels (boot), Stock ADSP, and many more....
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2723159
4.4.2/4.4.3/4.4.4 Radios
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-htc-one-m8/development/radios-0-89-20-0222-t2824882
Note.... If you are needing to go back to locked and S-on for warranty purposes but are too leery to do it yourself, help is available via pm. Don't let your s/lock status from getting proper hardware RMA'S!
If you have bricked one beyond fixing and can't get it replaced, please consider donating it rather than throwing it in a desk drawer, shooting it, or whatever other crazy idea comes to mind. I can almost always put a bricked phone to good use.
Anyone who would like to use fastboot/adb for this device please use the following version fastboot/adb. It's HTC's own version. It works on pc's with less ram and it automatically breaks up a single zip into pieces for transfer. It also reflashes automatically if needed.
USE IT!
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95784891001612150
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95784891001612150
Looks good bro.
Great job!
Sweet! Thanks bro =]
Nice! I admit that the firmware was confusing for me on this phone, but thanks to dottat's posts, I figured it out.
This clears things up a lot and should help quite a few people.
Thanks!
xdadevnube said:
Nice! I admit that the firmware was confusing for me on this phone, but thanks to dottat's posts, I figured it out.
This clears things up a lot and should help quite a few people.
Thanks!
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What was so confusing?
You are the MAN dottat!! Thanks!
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What was so confusing?
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I managed to figure out the firmware largely due to dottat. There were multiple threads of various age, some with seemingly conflicting advice. This goes for most device forums I follow. There was no authoritative resource, IMO, until this thread.
The search feature was key, I am pretty thorough before embarking in firmware upgrades.
xdadevnube said:
I managed to figure out the firmware largely due to dottat. There were multiple threads of various age, some with seemingly conflicting advice. This goes for most device forums I follow. There was no authoritative resource, IMO, until this thread.
The search feature was key, I am pretty thorough before embarking in firmware upgrades.
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@xdadevnube what could I do better in my OP of Vzw m8 firmware thread? I would like your input if you have ideas that would help make it easier for new comers to Xda? I would gladly make positive changes to my op to make it a easier an smoother experience. So feel free to tell me your ideas you/anyone might have that would help everyone..thanks I appreciate it.
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@xdadevnube what could I do better in my OP of Vzw m8 firmware thread? I would like your input if you have ideas that would help make it easier for new comers to Xda? I would gladly make positive changes to my op to make it a easier an smoother experience. So feel free to tell me your ideas you/anyone might have that would help everyone..thanks I appreciate it.
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Your OP does contain the required information and instructions, so I can't really complain. One thing that could be helpful is to list the bootloader version info for each firmware release. You listed the most recent one right at the top of the thread, so at least it is easy to tell whether a given device is on the latest firmware or not. Because your thread is the main firmware thread, perhaps it would be best if the OP were organized into sections for 4.4.2, 4.4.3, and 4.4.4. It could be clarified which partitions are modified in the process, and whether the radios are affected. Install instructions could be put in their own spot.
These are only ideas! Also, your thread should probably be stickied. Thanks for all you do.
xdadevnube said:
Your OP does contain the required information and instructions, so I can't really complain. One thing that could be helpful is to list the bootloader version info for each firmware release. You listed the most recent one right at the top of the thread, so at least it is easy to tell whether a given device is on the latest firmware or not. Because your thread is the main firmware thread, perhaps it would be best if the OP were organized into sections for 4.4.2, 4.4.3, and 4.4.4. It could be clarified which partitions are modified in the process, and whether the radios are affected. Install instructions could be put in their own spot.
These are only ideas! Also, your thread should probably be stickied. Thanks for all you do.
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hey whats up. I have made major changes to my firmware thread will you go check it out an let em know if i made it user friendly :highfive:
Firmware flash
Hello everyone. I am new to this Forum. I've only been here a few days. I have an Unlocked/S-Off Verizon HTC One M8 that I recently purchased from Ebay. I had a little trouble for a while when I first got it as it was running 4.4.2 and I took the OTA update to 4.4.3 and it messed up the phone. I didn't know it was Unlocked/S-Off'd. And the seller said it wasn't rooted any more. Well so now that I know it is even after running the Verizon RUU, I was wondering if I need to upgrade the firmware one upgrade at a time (meaning 4.4.3 and then 4.4.4)? Or can I jump to a 5.01 Lollipop ROM? I have TWRP installed and I used Flashify to install it. I'm hoping to use Flashify more for installing zips. Any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you....oh and I'm loving this M8!!!!
Tigerstown said:
hey whats up. I have made major changes to my firmware thread will you go check it out an let em know if i made it user friendly :highfive:
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Looks good to me.
den_hart said:
Hello everyone. I am new to this Forum. I've only been here a few days. I have an Unlocked/S-Off Verizon HTC One M8 that I recently purchased from Ebay. I had a little trouble for a while when I first got it as it was running 4.4.2 and I took the OTA update to 4.4.3 and it messed up the phone. I didn't know it was Unlocked/S-Off'd. And the seller said it wasn't rooted any more. Well so now that I know it is even after running the Verizon RUU, I was wondering if I need to upgrade the firmware one upgrade at a time (meaning 4.4.3 and then 4.4.4)? Or can I jump to a 5.01 Lollipop ROM? I have TWRP installed and I used Flashify to install it. I'm hoping to use Flashify more for installing zips. Any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you....oh and I'm loving this M8!!!!
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Rom and firmware are to separate things. You can flash straight to 4.4.4 firmware and then flash a lollipop Rom or any custom Rom.
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Firmware Updates
dottat said:
Rom and firmware are to separate things. You can flash straight to 4.4.4 firmware and then flash a lollipop Rom or any custom Rom.
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Hello dottat. Thank you for replying to my question(s). Yes I know that a ROM is different than firmware. I was just wondering if I had to upgrade my firmware one update at a time or if I could just jump from 4.4.2 to say 5.0 or 5.01 so that if I wanted to I could put a custom ROM on my M8. I'm not actually sure how high the firmware upgrades go. I've only seen 4.4.4 as the highest so far.
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Hello dottat. Thank you for replying to my question(s). Yes I know that a ROM is different than firmware. I was just wondering if I had to upgrade my firmware one update at a time or if I could just jump from 4.4.2 to say 5.0 or 5.01 so that if I wanted to I could put a custom ROM on my M8. I'm not actually sure how high the firmware upgrades go. I've only seen 4.4.4 as the highest so far.
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You can go straight to 4.4.4 and get crack flashing. No L firmware yet as we don't have L official.
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update process on factory unlocked VZW M8 used with GSM
Hi!
I am getting a verizon factory unlocked model and i am going to use it on a GSM network in india.Since its factory unlocked there should be no issues with the network. .however i had some doubts about the software updates. .so will i be able to receive and install updates normally without resorting to rooting the phone. .some people reported that they had an issue installing the update where it said that they have to be on CDMA or something like that. .Will i be able to overcome such issues by connecting to wifi?Is someone could shed a little light on how the update process works when used abroad with a GSM carrier it would be great!Thank you so much in advance!
balag59 said:
Hi!
I am getting a verizon factory unlocked model and i am going to use it on a GSM network in india.Since its factory unlocked there should be no issues with the network. .however i had some doubts about the software updates. .so will i be able to receive and install updates normally without resorting to rooting the phone. .some people reported that they had an issue installing the update where it said that they have to be on CDMA or something like that. .Will i be able to overcome such issues by connecting to wifi?Is someone could shed a little light on how the update process works when used abroad with a GSM carrier it would be great!Thank you so much in advance!
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You will always be able to install the s-on ruu from here. The problem is that the latter versions of software while sim unlocked have proven very difficult to use on some carriers because you can no longer edit apn. You have to chose from pre-provided apn and thats only if they show up with your SIM card inserted.
You would be really wise to s-off the phone even if you don't root it as this would be the only way to downgrade if you ended up not having a workable situation on the newer software.
Hello,
Sorry if this question has been asked before. I am used to rooting Samsung phones and this one is new to me. I have tried Weaksauce and I get root fail and it looks like Sunshine does not work on 4.4.4 yet. has anybody been able to root 4.4.4 and can you provide any links or help.
I would appreciate any feedback. Thanks.
Only way to root 4.4.4 is to be S-OFF and it isn't possible to S-OFF 4.4.4 yet.
For future questions I suggest using the search option as this is a question that is asked at least once a week and a very easy answer to find.
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Only way to root 4.4.4 is to be S-OFF and it isn't possible to S-OFF 4.4.4 yet.
For future questions I suggest using the search option as this is a question that is asked at least once a week and a very easy answer to find.
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Ok, thanks for your help and answer. I am new to this section. Now I know what to wait for and look for.
DensoYamaha41 said:
Ok, thanks for your help and answer. I am new to this section. Now I know what to wait for and look for.
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Expect the new Sunshine early January. It will be kind of big news so I won't be hard to miss lol
DensoYamaha41 said:
Hello,
Sorry if this question has been asked before. I am used to rooting Samsung phones and this one is new to me. I have tried Weaksauce and I get root fail and it looks like Sunshine does not work on 4.4.4 yet. has anybody been able to root 4.4.4 and can you provide any links or help.
I would appreciate any feedback. Thanks.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=57462117
Looks like to may be in luck
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Hello XDA Forums,
I'm having trouble rooting my S6, I'm a blockhead and can't seem to figure out whats going on. Any help, tips, or comments?
My carrier is AT&T.
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diorxx said:
Hello XDA Forums,
I'm having trouble rooting my S6, I'm a blockhead and can't seem to figure out whats going on. Any help, tips, or comments?
My carrier is AT&T.
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Can't access the links as it's not letting me copy them on my phone on the xda app. What android version are you on?
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Can't access the links as it's not letting me copy them on my phone on the xda app. What android version are you on?
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Android version: 7.0
Model number: SAMSUNG-SM-G920A
Right okay cool thanks for that. I have bad news for you, because your phone has a locked bootloader it cannot be rooted at this point until an exploit is found. I even had a look over in the At&T s6 forums and there's not much going on. Sorry mate.
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Right okay cool thanks for that. I have bad news for you, because your phone has a locked bootloader it cannot be rooted at this point until an exploit is found. I even had a look over in the At&T s6 forums and there's not much going on. Sorry mate.
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That sucks but thanks for the straightforward answer. But there's really 0 options for me at this point? Not even downgrading or flashing? (Just some terms I've picked up, don't exactly know what those mean)
diorxx said:
That sucks but thanks for the straightforward answer. But there's really 0 options for me at this point? Not even downgrading or flashing? (Just some terms I've picked up, don't exactly know what those mean)
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Unfortunately not, downgrading is when going from one version to the previous, due to how samsung setup their bootloader, trying to say go from nougat to Marshmallow is not possible so you will always remain on nougat. Flashing is commonly done via a recovery and a piece of software called odin, every phone has a recovery but most root things need you to have a custom recovery like twrp this can only be achieved via having root, odin is used to flash stock Samsung firmwares. Hope that helps a bit. For the time being my advice to you is to keep looking at the s6 at&t forums from time to time, at some point they may come out with a root exploit that works.