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Since I didn't find much information in English about this phone, I'm posting this guide for this great device.
There are 3 versions of device:
CN - Chinese version (4 GB)
ROW - International (European?) version (4 GB)
ROW 8G - International (European?) version with 8 GB internal memory
If you bought it online from Chinese website (like I did - from to2c.com) then you for sure have "CN" version. If you have a device which came stock with ROW firmware, there is no need to flash new firmware because you are already on international version of the phone and you get the updates over-the-air.
Those phones that came from Chinese sites usually have rooted and multilanguage firmware, but basically it is slightly modified Chinese firmware with Chinese apps still included, Chinese GPS settings, OTA disabled (so you don't loose root and multilanguage ((MoreLocale2)) by OTA update) and old firmware. In this guide I'll post how to change the CN firmware to ROW but keeping the CN modem.img because it isn't compatible across different versions of device. Most of the information I've got from site lenovo-forums.ru.
Why doing this? To get...
latest version of non-Chinese firmware (v S120 ROW)
latest modem from Lenovo VIBE ROM (V52)
CWM recovery
root
GUIDE
Disclaimer: you are doing this at your own risk. Some knowledge and previous experience with flashing MTK devices is highly recommended. If you find something confusing in this guide, then you should probably first learn more about MTK flashing and Android phones in general (hint: google ).
1. TOOLS
- SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1332.0.187, https://www.mediafire.com/?l26qvmalu6m73lw
- MTK preloader drivers, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2180436
2. ROM - version S119 ROW full
- download S820_ROW_S119_130922, (LINK) (login information from http://www.bugmenot.com/view/lenovo-forums.ru)
- flash using SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1332.0.187, make sure that all the files are checked, use firmware upgrade mode as shown in pictures bellow...
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3. Flash custom recovery
- get recovery CWM_v6.0.3.4_S820_ROW, download link: https://www.mediafire.com/?82bb42qg55o3ob4 (credits: lenovo-forums.ru)
- flash with SP Flash Tools using Download mode like shown bellow...
4. Flash S120 ROW update (CWM)
- get into recovery by pressing vol down + vol up + power.
- flash this incremental update (S119 -> S120), download: https://www.mediafire.com/?3e11hd2erutsz3k (source lenovo-forums.ru, modified by me because of asert errors in their file)
5. Root device
- enable usb debugging by opening developer menu: Settings -> About -> Versions -> pres 7 times on baseband version
- follow root guide from this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2247537
6. Change MODEM.IMG to V52 from VIBE ROM
- download this modem.img (V52 from VIBE ROM): https://www.mediafire.com/?au982otib7lkka4
- you flashed international version of firmware (ROW) but modem still have to be from the Chinese ROM to function properly - following guide from this LINK you can swap the MODEM.IMG from ROW version to Chinese (procedure for different phone but works analogously). In short: transfer modem.img to your sdcard, mount /etc/firmware as rw (read/write - you need root rights to do this), copy over existing modem.img, change permissions to 644, reboot phone (pull battery out)
Enjoy the international/EU version of Lenovo S820!
thanks for this very useful thread my friend,
I tried flashing VibeROM,
but it seems no network/signal comming even there is sim card after flashing the ROM.
what seems to be the problem?
Lenovo S820 ROW
repartition
hi great guide. do you have some info how to repartition internal memory on this phone. i have ROW model with 4GB
bakuLaw said:
thanks for this very useful thread my friend,
I tried flashing VibeROM,
but it seems no network/signal comming even there is sim card after flashing the ROM.
what seems to be the problem?
Lenovo S820 ROW
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It may help if you change the modem.img; try the modem.img from ROW version of the firmware...
Pr0xiMUS said:
It may help if you change the modem.img; try the modem.img from ROW version of the firmware...
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the problem is when you this procedure,
ur device must be rooted,
its very hard to root viberom,
i try framaroot and the link above,
all failed.
do u have the modem.img from stock ROM,
so that i can flash it with Viberom?
Hi! Does the european Rom (4G) has greek language? Or else, is there anywhere to download the ROM provided by chinese websites (for example to2c.com) which includes aprox. 52 languages?
SIMPLEFBB said:
Hi! Does the european Rom (4G) has greek language? Or else, is there anywhere to download the ROM provided by chinese websites (for example to2c.com) which includes aprox. 52 languages?
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Try installing MoreLocale2 from Play Store... Those ROMs are not fully translated, you can achieve almost the same with MoreLocale on any other ROM.
Pr0xiMUS said:
Try installing MoreLocale2 from Play Store... Those ROMs are not fully translated, you can achieve almost the same with MoreLocale on any other ROM.
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Hey, thanks for your answer, but I finally figureed it out on my own :cyclops:..!!
Pr0xiMUS, thanks for this great tutorial,
could you please just give a more noob explanation of step 6 ? (swapping the modem)
im stuck with it and i cannot find my way at lenovo-forums.ru translated.
Hi, I've just tried to flash a rom on my s820. All the procedure went fine (I thought) with a green circle on the screen at the end...
but after disconnecting it from PC, my phone doesn't boot anymore! No way to turn it on, also with powerbutton and vol+, it doesn't show anything on the screen, nor vibrate. Also connected with the charger will not show the charging led signal.
If I connect again to PC it is recognised differently in it has or not the battery, but with flashtools I can't download anything.
Do you have any idea of what I can do?
Thanks
Pago
_Pago_ said:
Hi, I've just tried to flash a rom on my s820. All the procedure went fine (I thought) with a green circle on the screen at the end...
but after disconnecting it from PC, my phone doesn't boot anymore! No way to turn it on, also with powerbutton and vol+, it doesn't show anything on the screen, nor vibrate. Also connected with the charger will not show the charging led signal.
If I connect again to PC it is recognised differently in it has or not the battery, but with flashtools I can't download anything.
Do you have any idea of what I can do?
Thanks
Pago
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I have also the same problem ! I tried flashing the 119 firm. but then when I try to flash the recovery it gives me an error about the DRAM ! Also phone can;t get past the Lanovo boot screen !
FIXED : Anyone who has the same issue here's the solution :
1) Flash JUST the 119 Firmware
2) Boot into the phone (it will take some time)
3) Connect to WiFi
4) Go to Settings and do an update to get the 120 Firmware through OTA
5) Follow the rest of the Guide !
JimieTheFox said:
I have also the same problem ! I tried flashing the 119 firm. but then when I try to flash the recovery it gives me an error about the DRAM ! Also phone can;t get past the Lanovo boot screen !
FIXED : Anyone who has the same issue here's the solution :
1) Flash JUST the 119 Firmware
2) Boot into the phone (it will take some time)
3) Connect to WiFi
4) Go to Settings and do an update to get the 120 Firmware through OTA
5) Follow the rest of the Guide !
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First of all, thank you for your time and help!
I tried to keep the button pressed for a long time and to wait for a looooong boot, but nothing happens...
Sadly, I can't download the 119 firmware (or any other..) because as soon as I connect the USB, SP Flash Tool doesn't allow to download anything on the phone and windows start to make the "USB plug" and "USB unplug" sound loop repeated.
Do you have a different way to flash the firmware to the phone?
Bye
Pago
Try this
_Pago_ said:
First of all, thank you for your time and help!
I tried to keep the button pressed for a long time and to wait for a looooong boot, but nothing happens...
Sadly, I can't download the 119 firmware (or any other..) because as soon as I connect the USB, SP Flash Tool doesn't allow to download anything on the phone and windows start to make the "USB plug" and "USB unplug" sound loop repeated.
Do you have a different way to flash the firmware to the phone?
Bye
Pago
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Ok here're the specific instructions I followed and I have it on 120 ROW + CWM Recovery now :
1) Power off thee phone
2) Follow the Guide on choosing the files
3) Press Firmare Upgrade button and wait for the pink bars to finish
4) Take off the battery
5) While pressing volume up connect the usb cable
6) When the red bar starts let go of volume button
7) Wait for flashing to finish
8) Boot into 119 Firmware
9) Get the 120 via OTA
10) Flash CWM as shown by Guide
If it doesn't wok then :
( Do NOT plug in the usb cable until the pink loading bars have finished and make sure to click ALL the options the tutorial points in the images !!!! ( Don't forget DA DL All with Checksum, preload.img )
a ) Make sure you have installed the MTK drivers for Windows !!! VERY IMPORTANT !!!!
b ) Try with battery in !
c ) Try without pressing volume key !
It's weird but it may work with ANY of the above, I don't know why but it seems each phone requires a different combination of the above !!!
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P.S. I used Framaroot to root it and it worked fine, got the latest SuperSU now on it and everything works perfect !!!
Tried almost everything.... no success!
Drivers are installed, I have downloaded the wrong preload on the phone with SP Flash with those driver.
When I plug in the USB in the peripheral list appear "Alcatel Single RNDIS Interface", and it suddenly disappears, and then it appears again with a yellow exlamation mark, then again disappears, and so on...
I tried all the possible combinations for enter the META mode (as I can remember it worked when I flashed the incorrect rom some days ago), but the correct device never appears!
I think I have to go with test point way, perhaps it works.
If even this does not, then I'll sadly quit the battle...
Thanks for your help!
Pago
NEVER SAY NEVER!!!!
After reading a LOT of posts... I tried to understand why the phone was recognized as "Alcatel Single RNDIS Interface", and then I tried to reinstall the drivers.
Drivers were already installed, BUT with the phone already connected, during the driver installation, for a while the correct driver was shown... and then disappeared again and there was only "Alcatel Single RNDIS Interface"... again!
So I tried, with SP Flash ready, to reinstall drivers once again, and in the correct moment, I did "software upgrade" and it WORKED!!!
Now I've already booted the phone and is working!
Thanks to all the guys that wrote so many interesting and helping posts and to the guys that answered me!
Hope this can help some other.
Bye
Pago
_Pago_ said:
Tried almost everything.... no success!
Drivers are installed, I have downloaded the wrong preload on the phone with SP Flash with those driver.
When I plug in the USB in the peripheral list appear "Alcatel Single RNDIS Interface", and it suddenly disappears, and then it appears again with a yellow exlamation mark, then again disappears, and so on...
I tried all the possible combinations for enter the META mode (as I can remember it worked when I flashed the incorrect rom some days ago), but the correct device never appears!
I think I have to go with test point way, perhaps it works.
If even this does not, then I'll sadly quit the battle...
Thanks for your help!
Pago
NEVER SAY NEVER!!!!
After reading a LOT of posts... I tried to understand why the phone was recognized as "Alcatel Single RNDIS Interface", and then I tried to reinstall the drivers.
Drivers were already installed, BUT with the phone already connected, during the driver installation, for a while the correct driver was shown... and then disappeared again and there was only "Alcatel Single RNDIS Interface"... again!
So I tried, with SP Flash ready, to reinstall drivers once again, and in the correct moment, I did "software upgrade" and it WORKED!!!
Now I've already booted the phone and is working!
Thanks to all the guys that wrote so many interesting and helping posts and to the guys that answered me!
Hope this can help some other.
Bye
Pago
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Nice Great job buddy !! It would be nice to know there is a way to get our phones back if we screw up :silly:
JimieTheFox said:
Nice Great job buddy !! It would be nice to know there is a way to get our phones back if we screw up :silly:
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it would be good if someone successfully installed Viberom with gsm signal working + root tutorial
Grate guide, thank you.
I have a problem with my Bluetooth car set. the other side can't hear me well.
what can I do?
thank you
Hello,
This is really great I've been waiting for Lenovo S820 thread.
...and of course I do have some questions as follow:
Pr0xiMUS said:
Why doing this? To get...
latest version of non-Chinese firmware (v S120 ROW)
latest modem from Lenovo VIBE ROM (V52)
CWM recovery
root
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FYI: My version infos are:
Lenovo S820_ROW
Android Version 4.2.1
Baseband S820.V21
Build number S820_ROW_8G_S121_131128
My question is: How do I know if I already have the latest modem? How do I checked it?
Pr0xiMUS said:
3. Flash custom recovery
- get recovery CWM_v6.0.3.4_S820_ROW, download link: https://www.mediafire.com/?82bb42qg55o3ob4 (credits: lenovo-forums.ru)
- flash with SP Flash Tools using Download mode like shown bellow...
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Does the CWM File is for the ROW - International (European?) version 4 GB or 8 GB internal memory? Cause I heard the CWM file will be different.
Does the CWM file will be working on my S820_ROW_8G_S121?
Thank you
This doesn't work, even with the chinese modem, my phone has awfull 3G 2100MHz signal
Latest firmware !
Hi everyone ! I got the latest firmware on my phone ! Not many changes, just a few UI improvements and 1-2 performance improvements ! Also I got koush's superuser in there and latest CWM !!
All i did was :
1) flash the ROW version from the first post
2) get ALL other updates through OTA and NOT flash any CWM or SU !
3) And when I was on the 124 version I flashed the CWM recovery and through recovery I flashed koush's superuser ( much better on my opinion )
(optional)4) I used MTKDroid Tools 2.5.3 to backup my NVRAM and IMEI and delete ALL useless Chinese apps and Lenovo apps and change my locale to eu instead of cn ( Europe instead of Chinese )
I DID NOT REPLACE THE modem.img file and I am getting perfect signal ( Greece ) and perfect 3G speed !!!!!
Hi! Got major problem. Recently I tried putting TWRP to my ICS 4.0.4 LG P920. I installed it (don't remember the TWRP version) but not quite correctly. If I try any ROM to install I always get in to statuts 7 error. If I try to run into reovery from ROM manager I get lying down Android with red triangle and a exclamation mark. I only managed to get in to recovery by POWER + VOLUME DOWN. But it still won't allowed me to install other ROM's such as Jellybean etc. Cache cleaning and Dalvik didn't helped. So I thought I will try this program http://theunlockr.com/2012/11/07/how-to-install-clockworkmod-recovery-on-the-lg-optimus-3d/ because it looked the easy way.
THE PROBLEM:
So I ran the program and chose to install LG Stock Recovery. It showed installation was successful. But now when I try to turn on the phone it goes in to restart loop (when on cord). Shows LG logo and restarts other and other and other. . . Can't even get into recovery. If plugged off and pressing power it shows logo and turn off.
Any advice would be VERY appreciated.
Tried this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2246001
Fastboot runs successfully but at the end my phone just vibrates but no LG logo shows up
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Try flashing 4.0.4 using the flashtool, then use OS-Hackings tool to install cwm recovery and wkparks bootloader if you want.
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Here is flashtool guide,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1244490.
And here is OS-Hacking aio tool for recovery and bootloader, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2144738
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Hi! I will try, but not sure if could do it with some missing images of instructions. Also, tried soldering 4 and 5 pins with 910 Kohm (it supposed to turn Lg phone in download mode), nothing happened.
Coolguy981 said:
Hi! I will try, but not sure if could do it with some missing images of instructions. Also, tried soldering 4 and 5 pins with 910 Kohm (it supposed to turn Lg phone in download mode), nothing happened.
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If you are able to get into recovery, and get status 7 error, it usually means that the recovery is not compatible. If you want to install ics again just use the aio tool the last version is easy to use. And flash another recovery. Then flash rom.
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shaqfu786 said:
If you are able to get into recovery, and get status 7 error, it usually means that the recovery is not compatible. If you want to install ics again just use the aio tool the last version is easy to use. And flash another recovery. Then flash rom.
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Actually, I was able to get into recovery before using http://theunlockr.com/2012/11/07/how...lg-optimus-3d/ . Now I can't basically do anything: can't get into recovery, download mode or turn on.
https://vid.me/M21i
Ok, so I did everything in the instruction as http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2268268 . Got the GREEN SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD mode, changed port to 41 etc. I managed to run SmartFlashTool_3D, cheched the port (41) Put the LGP920_110622.dll and LGP920_30A_AP.bin with LGP920_30A_CP.fls. An I've stucked with TimeOut error (my phone turn off durring this proccess even with full battery). Every single time I try. Any advice how to fix that?
Also tried different Flash tools. Tried B_SmartFlashTool_3D which showed the TimeOut error above in my post. Also tried LG Flash Tool. Problem is I never make it to the part it says Ready in the PORT1. Did everything on the instruction. Changed to port 41 when selected port 1 and it leaves me with :
When you get to that screen, press the arrow button, then it will show ready. Thereafter unplug usb and plug in again, it will then start flashing automatically.
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Yes, I pressed the arrow, but it didn't change anything. Maybe I need different USB cable because I saw other people complaining about that. Also keep in mind that in the program there it says MODEL, it keeps blank space. Should it be so? In couple of Youtube videos I noticed that other people's smartphones were detected...
Coolguy981 said:
Yes, I pressed the arrow, but it didn't change anything. Maybe I need different USB cable because I saw other people complaining about that. Also keep in mind that in the program there it says MODEL, it keeps blank space. Should it be so? In couple of Youtube videos I noticed that other people's smartphones were detected...
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After hiting the yellow arrow in lg flashtool you have to reconnect the phone.
Also you can try flashtool2014 https://mega.co.nz/#!Hlo22baS!zXV3VKRZzOI5EtO5MEAUzICC5kcx-a7xAGspZzhKMFs
You have to instal lgb2c before that https://mega.co.nz/#!70hBEQZK!IpOGBNLLu4sfRBzygJw2J8vh0B3OLgaVto26S21rsHs
If you facing failed to connect server error then you also have to edit the host file in C:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts
And add this line 127.0.0.1 csmg.lgmobile.com
bitdomo said:
After hiting the yellow arrow in lg flashtool you have to reconnect the phone.
Also you can try flashtool2014 https://mega.co.nz/#!Hlo22baS!zXV3VKRZzOI5EtO5MEAUzICC5kcx-a7xAGspZzhKMFs
You have to instal lgb2c before that https://mega.co.nz/#!70hBEQZK!IpOGBNLLu4sfRBzygJw2J8vh0B3OLgaVto26S21rsHs
If you facing failed to connect server error then you also have to edit the host file in C:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts
And add this line 127.0.0.1 csmg.lgmobile.com
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Reconnected - didn't change.
Yeah, I will try other flash tools.
P.S. any advice on Time Out error? Why it is happening and how to stop it?
EDIT: somehow doesn't open links.
Coolguy981 said:
Also keep in mind that in the program there it says MODEL, it keeps blank space. Should it be so? In couple of Youtube videos I noticed that other people's smartphones were detected...
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For example here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trhIgKL2FlI it instantly shows P920 after selecting AP file, while mine's not. Maybe I got wrong drivers installed...
Coolguy981 said:
Reconnected - didn't change.
Yeah, I will try other flash tools.
P.S. any advice on Time Out error? Why it is happening and how to stop it?
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I have no idea why you get timeout error. I got these kind of errors with my Optimus 2x but after several tries I got passed. I falshed baseband and the rom separately.
Coolguy981 said:
For example here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trhIgKL2FlI it instantly shows P920 after selecting AP file, while mine's not. Maybe I got wrong drivers installed...
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that is matter of dll. I dont remember well, but I used the dll from an extracted kdz to make lgflashtool work with my optimus 2x p990
@Coolguy981
Friend, have you tried flashing a KDZ? It is a much more reliable way to flash your phone, especially after you have already run into problems. The LG Mobile Support Tool has changed a lot since I last used it but I'm sure it still has an emergency recovery function where you type-in your IMEI and the Tool recovers your phone to it's original factory state. After that, you can use the AIO tool to install a custom recovery, then root, then whatever you want...
Don't forget that this phone is unbrickable and if you ever run into serious problems, Xbsall's resurrection guide will bring your phone back to life.
dreccon said:
@Coolguy981
Friend, have you tried flashing a KDZ? It is a much more reliable way to flash your phone, especially after you have already run into problems. The LG Mobile Support Tool has changed a lot since I last used it but I'm sure it still has an emergency recovery function where you type-in your IMEI and the Tool recovers your phone to it's original factory state. After that, you can use the AIO tool to install a custom recovery, then root, then whatever you want...
Don't forget that this phone is unbrickable and if you ever run into serious problems, Xbsall's resurrection guide will bring your phone back to life.
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Tried this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2191698 didn't work. I put in S/W mode and ran UpTestEX put kdz file in it and pressed Normal web upgrade test and Upgrade Test. Nothing happens. So instead I chose Start Upgrade. The program shows line: " Extract kdz file" and do nothing for whole minute and my phone shutdown (it does that always if in S/W more than a minute and doing nothing). The program crashes and says Don't send error. Losing my faith in resurrecting this phone :crying:
Coolguy981 said:
Tried this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2191698 didn't work. I put in S/W mode and ran UpTestEX put kdz file in it and pressed Normal web upgrade test and Upgrade Test. Nothing happens. So instead I chose Start Upgrade. The program shows line: " Extract kdz file" and do nothing for whole minute and my phone shutdown (it does that always if in S/W more than a minute and doing nothing). The program crashes and says Don't send error. Losing my faith in resurrecting this phone :crying:
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You must have already installed LG B2C app on your PC. This is the official LG Mobile Update Tool.
- Just run that.
- Connect your phone in S/W Download mode.
- Look for Emergency Phone Recovery (or something like that) in the B2C tool.
- Type-in your IMEI when it asks you.
- Let it do it's job.
dreccon said:
You must have already installed LG B2C app on your PC. This is the official LG Mobile Update Tool.
- Just run that.
- Connect your phone in S/W Download mode.
- Look for Emergency Phone Recovery (or something like that) in the B2C tool.
- Type-in your IMEI when it asks you.
- Let it do it's job.
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Yes, I have installed LGMobile Support Tool. I have only found Upgrade Recovery. When I select it, insert my IMEI but it says my phone is up to date.
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HTC One M8 for Windows
This RUU was obtained via the Windows Phone Recovery Tool. It is ONLY for the US T-Mobile branded device.
For the AT&T RUU go HERE
I suggest you use the Windows Recovery Tool to flash your device
OS: 8.10.14203.306
Firmware: 2061.30.15001.531
Radio: 1.22.213311581.02G
Bootloader: 0.0.2061.30(420268)
THIS WILL ERASE ALL INFORMATIN! ALL DATA WILL BE GONE. YOU FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK
HOW to Flash
Tested on Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 (10074) -- Both 64-bit installs
Download and extract the RUU
Power off your device
Press and hold both the Volume Up and Volume Down keys
Continue to hold the volumes buttons and press the Power Button.
The device should power up (release the power button) and continue to hold both volume buttons
A white screen with barcodes and a series of text at the top should now be presented to you. This is the bootloader
Connect the device to your computer and allow windows to install drivers for it.
Once the Drivers are installed and the device is recognized lunch the ROM Update Utility from the extracted .zip
A rectangle should appear after a short moment claiming to be verifying the information on your device.
If it sees your device the phone will immediately restart and show a black screen with green text. (this is the UEFI being flashed)
It will reboot after a short moment.
Once again you will be presented with a black green with green text. This screen will take longer since it is flashing the OS. You will see the files flashed (RPM, CP. Main OS etc)
Once it is Completed the Utility will say it was successful and your device will restart several times.
You will be presented with setup wizard and you may continue on from there.
Google Drive - Might have traffic limit
I encourage any and all from other carriers to upload their .nbh files so the community may use them.
how will this work for s off android m8 for t mobile?
justcallmeTHEKID said:
how will this work for s off android m8 for t mobile?
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It wouldn't
Tachi91 said:
T-Mobile HTC One M8 for Windows
This RUU was obtained via the Windows Phone Recovery Tool. It is ONLY for the US T-Mobile branded device.
I suggest you use the Windows Recovery Tool to flash your device
OS: 8.10.14203.306
Firmware: 2061.30.15001.531
Radio: 1.22.213311581.02G
Bootloader: 0.0.2061.30(420268)
THIS WILL ERASE ALL INFORMATIN! ALL DATA WILL BE GONE. YOU FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK
HOW to Flash
Tested on Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 (10074) -- Both 64-bit installs
Download and extract the RUU
Power off your device
Press and hold both the Volume Up and Volume Down keys
Continue to hold the volumes buttons and press the Power Button.
The device should power up (release the power button) and continue to hold both volume buttons
A white screen with barcodes and a series of text at the top should now be presented to you. This is the bootloader
Connect the device to your computer and allow windows to install drivers for it.
Once the Drivers are installed and the device is recognized lunch the ROM Update Utility from the extracted .zip
A rectangle should appear after a short moment claiming to be verifying the information on your device.
If it sees your device the phone will immediately restart and show a black screen with green text. (this is the UEFI being flashed)
It will reboot after a short moment.
Once again you will be presented with a black green with green text. This screen will take longer since it is flashing the OS. You will see the files flashed (RPM, CP. Main OS etc)
Once it is Completed the Utility will say it was successful and your device will restart several times.
You will be presented with setup wizard and you may continue on from there.
Google Drive - Might have traffic limit
I encourage any and all from other carriers to upload their .nbh files so the community may use them.
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Can I flash this on my Verizon M8FW?
AlvinPhilemon said:
Can I flash this on my Verizon M8FW?
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Please read the second line on the Original Post. (Post #1, the first post on the first page)
Tachi91 said:
It wouldn't
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Agreed...because I already tried...haha. HBOOT on Android devices won't recognize the UEFI and RUU because they're designed for a UEFI boot loader. The Windows Phone edition of the M8 uses something completely different from HBOOT, which isn't publicly available AFAIK. It might be able to be pulled from the phone via JTAG, but that requires someone with good electronics skills and a phone they can potentially destroy to pull the image. Plus, the Windows Phone edition stores encryption keys and requires some of the fuses in the chips to be burned. Not knowing how to retrieve any of that info prior to potentially hard-bricking the Android edition = too much effort for not a lot of gain, especially when the devices are similarly priced in the used market.
AlvinPhilemon said:
Can I flash this on my Verizon M8FW?
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No, and the recovery tool does not work for the Verzion version. There is a leaked ruu that you can use (its on this forum somewhere). I had to use that to flash back to Windows 8.1. The current build of Windows 10 is a complete waste of time on the M8 anyway, you are better off not using it.
Click here to go to the post with a Verizon version of the rom. I have tested it and you can find additional info on the flashing process from myself here.
windows on htc m8 t-mob
hi,
thanks everybody for the gud work . i got a noob question hope you dont mind. I got t-mob htc m8 android i want to load windows on it went through the guide but i guess it will only work on windows m8 and not android m8 . i really like to load windows on android m8 . pl help me with the right answers. is it possible?. if yes i am facing some issues connecting my m8 through windows recovery tool. HELP>>>>>>>>>>
not possible at this time
Is there any way to load it on AT&T M8?
I have unlocked AT&T M8 that I am using on T-Mobile and I would really like WIFI calling option.
Thanks
Hi.
i get this error when using this on my tmobile htc m8
ERROR 226 (Flash Write - FLASH write error happened. Please check your PDA Phone)
please advice
regards
Update download link please.
I will be straightforward:
I bought an used OPO, I booted it up, configured the phone, took a photo and then decided to reboot it (turn off and then turn on), then my device simply hard bricked.
1. I already tried turning it on, the device does nothing (no vibration).
2. I already tried using Power + Vol Up and Power + Vol Down, nothing happens (no vibration).
3. Windows recognizes the device as "QHSUSB_BULK", I already tried installing the drivers and using ColorOS flashing tool from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/general/guide-unbrick-oneplus-one-t3013732 , the device IS RECOGNIZED by the tool, but when I start flashing, it starts a loop when trying to flash the "8974_msimage.mbn" file (the progress bar goes until the end and then the process repeat in the same file).
Yes, the device has the bootloader unlocked, because the previous owner flashed a custom ROM, custom kernel and SuperSU.
No, the device isn't recognized by adb.
No, the device isn't recognized by fastboot.
I already tried searching on Google for this issue, everyone who had this issue never replied saying that they fixed the issue...
I never had any kind of soft/hard brick on my Moto G 2014 (and I flashed custom ROMs constantly on it)... so... can someone help me? Thanks!
I'm also willing to give 5$ on PayPal to someone who can fix this issue.
Also, if I try to use the ColorOS flashing tool, the device disconnects in the middle of the process, causing the infinite flash loop.
First, if you have a computer which installed Windows XP, just flash the ROM with COLOROS tool.
Second,if you a using Windows7 or later,,give me a photo of what the COLOROS tool showed.
Thanks for forgiving my poor English
sino1641 said:
First, if you have a computer which installed Windows XP, just flash the ROM with COLOROS tool.
Second,if you a using Windows7 or later,,give me a photo of what the COLOROS tool showed.
Thanks for forgiving my poor English
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Nah, your english is fine, I could understand what you are saying.
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After I clicked "Start"
Then the "device plugged in" sound plays and the process repeats...
It keeps doing this:
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Morning,my friend.
I tried to brick my OPO for testing.
Here's the solution.
First,open Device Manager and checked this(dont know how to speak in English):
Second, open COLOROS tool,click start and it will show the situation like what happened to you.
NOW,check Device Manager again.
Has three ways.
1.shows 9006 and MMC storage.COLOROS tool wil continue later.
2.shows QHSUSB_BULK with a yellow ! before,means no driver.
3.shows unknown device,means not enough elec.
You should be the second way.
Third,Disable Signed Driver Enforcement in Windows 7 or later.
My laptop company's suggestion:
http://acer.custhelp.com/app/answer...windows-10:-disable-signed-driver-enforcement
After that, reinstall the bricked driver and everything will be in way 1.
At last,wait for the imgs downloading,unplug microUSB,press power and reboot twice,then you can unlock bootloader and do what you want.
sino1641 said:
Morning,my friend.
I tried to brick my OPO for testing.
Here's the solution.
First,open Device Manager and checked this(dont know how to speak in English):
Second, open COLOROS tool,click start and it will show the situation like what happened to you.
NOW,check Device Manager again.
Has three ways.
1.shows 9006 and MMC storage.COLOROS tool wil continue later.
2.shows QHSUSB_BULK with a yellow ! before,means no driver.
3.shows unknown device,means not enough elec.
You should be the second way.
Third,Disable Signed Driver Enforcement in Windows 7 or later.
My laptop company's suggestion:
http://acer.custhelp.com/app/answer...windows-10:-disable-signed-driver-enforcement
After that, reinstall the bricked driver and everything will be in way 1.
At last,wait for the imgs downloading,unplug microUSB,press power and reboot twice,then you can unlock bootloader and do what you want.
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Thanks for replying!
Sadly, your suggestion didn't work, I plugged in the OPO, opened Msm8974DownloadTool.exe and clicked "Start", closed drivers manager and reopened it and nothing changed (It was like your first screenshot)
EDIT: And yes, I'm on Test Mode + Allow Unsigned Drivers
MrPowerGamerBR said:
Thanks for replying!
Sadly, your suggestion didn't work, I plugged in the OPO, opened Msm8974DownloadTool.exe and clicked "Start", closed drivers manager and reopened it and nothing changed (It was like your first screenshot)
EDIT: And yes, I'm on Test Mode + Allow Unsigned Drivers
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Open Device Manager.
Press Power &Vol Up for about 10 seconds.
See if it will change between 9008 and 9006.
I have same thing did it work
I am just wondering if u managed to fix it.
I had the exact same issue. To stop the device from disconnecting, I needed to remove all existing drivers, let the phone charge, plug it into the PC. Hold volume up + power until the PC recognises it. Then I used the color OS flashing tool.
I had to run it as administrator, and it worked fine on Windows 10, without anything extra. However remember you'll lose all your stuff. Lucky for me I had a backup of my entire phone on my PC when I switched file system to F2FS.
This issue in itself has really baffled me. It happened to me when flashing sultans rom, and the phone completely bricked. However I'm using the rom now after fully recovering the device... I guess it's just down to bad luck?
mark1320 said:
I am just wondering if u managed to fix it.
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Nope, never fixed it, I don't even have the device anymore (now rocking a Moto G Turbo)
mark1320 said:
I am just wondering if u managed to fix it.
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Don't use "msm8974-download-manager" use qfil to recover the phone. Worked for me.
http://www.androidbrick.com/ultimate-qualcomm-snapdragon-unbrick-guide-snapdragons-are-unbrickable-qhsusb_dload_qpst_qfil/
Download 2012 qhs diagnostic driver and use xp machine.It will work just fine.
install a fresh windows either x32/x64 winxp/win 7 extract color OS and install the correct drivers
Hello Everyone.. here is the Instructions for OnePlus Nord CE 2-
Note:
backup Internal storage, contact message etc before process
In case, even after flashing completed successfully but some time device does not boot, only black screen, no charging sign either then don't panic, device has entered into emergency download mode, if you face the same then it's time to flash preloader.bin file.
1. Reading Firmware from Device
we download Require files USBDK Driver, Mediatek Driver & The Program
We Install both USBDK and Mediatek driver on our computer
disable windows defender and extract Program
Run Program
Select 'Firmware reader' Option and Mark The Full Firmware Option and Click 'Start Button'
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turn Phone off, Press Volume up and down key and Insert USB
Reading Process Started. it will take around 15Min, once done we collect Firmware in Out Directory (it will Include nvram too)
unlocking bootloader:
there is a fastboot access issue on this device, you can try exploit method which is located Mediatek/service section...
bypass FRP lock:
From the very first Screen we Select FRP bypass Option and click 'START' Button
turn Phone off press volume up and down key and then insert usb
once done we disconnect device
Flashing Firmware:
we Go to Mediatek/Firmware Flashing Option
Select second Method 'write all partition' locate the firmware folder
click 'flash' button
turn phone off Press Volume up & down key and then inset usb
wait until success. done
Sry for the following stupid questions but:
-) How do I start the program in win64?
-) Can I use this to dump the current android rom of my phone and get boot.img+vbmeta.img thus being able to root the phone using magisk?
trohn_javolta said:
Sry for the following stupid questions but:
-) How do I start the program in win64?
-) Can I use this to dump the current android rom of my phone and get boot.img+vbmeta.img thus being able to root the phone using magisk?
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Extract zip, run rom2box.exe
yes you can dump current ROM, Mediatek/firmware-reader
mark332 said:
Extract zip, run rom2box.exe
yes you can dump current ROM, Mediatek/firmware-reader
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Turns out my work laptops antivirus instantly removed the .exe
Does the bootloader need to be locked to get into this preload mode and to dump the rom? I already unlocked it before.
Now if I hold up and down volume and plug in the phone Rom2box says "..handshake failed..". Rebooted after installing mediatek and usbdk drivers and I also tried different usb ports.
trohn_javolta said:
Does the bootloader need to be locked to get into this preload mode and to dump the rom? I already unlocked it before.
Now if I hold up and down volume and plug in the phone Rom2box says "..handshake failed..". Rebooted after installing mediatek and usbdk drivers and I also tried different usb ports.
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The same story for me, the phone can't be put in preload or download mode or whatever they call it. I know one thing it is my last Oneplus phone if they're all going to be pain in the arse like this one. I guess it's back to my old 6t for another while then.
Accessing it by way of Recovery mode is also broken. To try it yourself, boot in to Recovery, connect your phone to your computer with usb-c cable. Multi-tap version number, it will eventually ask you if you want download mode and you click yes. It will attempt reboot into download mode, fail and then will `normal` boot phone.
trohn_javolta said:
Turns out my work laptops antivirus instantly removed the .exe
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fixed a clean version + code available in public https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/tool-rom2box-all-in-one-frp-flashing-unlocking-tool.4477349/
Hi, I just tried ROM2box 2.5. I got five of these messages then kicked into recovery `Preloader - [LIB]: [31mStatus: Handshake failed, retrying...[0m`
Quaicheist said:
Hi, I just tried ROM2box 2.5. I got five of these messages then kicked into recovery `Preloader - [LIB]: [31mStatus: Handshake failed, retrying...[0m`
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connect in Proper way= install Latest usbdk and mtk driver, start process turn Phone off press volume up & down key and then Insert USB, once the Phone is detected release keys
Thanks for the info, though I have been doing that setup all along. I dual windoze and Linux. My windows is a custom minimal version of windows 10 with feck all on it. I upgraded this phone to stock 12 beta yesterday and ROM2Box for a wonder is happily doing a dump of that. It should be interesting when I downgrade to stock 11 and try to do a dump of that.
@mark332 thanks for the advice, phone happily did dump with the OxygenOS 12 Open Beta 1 but refused point blank to do a dump with OxygenOS 11 Build number: IV2201_11_A13. Is there any difference in your phone setup to my own - bootloader unlocked?
Quaicheist said:
@mark332 thanks for the advice, phone happily did dump with the OxygenOS 12 Open Beta 1 but refused point blank to do a dump with OxygenOS 11 Build number: IV2201_11_A13. Is there any difference in your phone setup to my own - bootloader unlocked?
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Nice, May be BROM is disabled on stable version so you are not able to dump OxygenOS 11
mark332 said:
Nice, May be BROM is disabled on stable version so you are not able to dump OxygenOS 11
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Hi @mark332, sorry I wasn't able to get to you sooner about this. Coredump was only possible with OxygenOS 12.1 beta, BROM was definitely locked down in 11. I succeeded with 12 but 'out' folder looks incomplete, files like ''preloader' which is in the beta package are missing from the dump. I don't think I would be able return to stock with ROM2box, maybe manually with fastboot commands.
Well downgrading this phone from OxygenOS 12 beta 1 to OxygenOS 11 has left it without a working touch screen in the normal mode or recovery so it is now a dust collector unless Oneplus / Oppo are willing to fix it.
Quaicheist said:
Well downgrading this phone from OxygenOS 12 beta 1 to OxygenOS 11 has left it without a working touch screen in the normal mode or recovery so it is now a dust collector unless Oneplus / Oppo are willing to fix it.
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I'm just curious how did you downgrade?
mark332 said:
Nice, May be BROM is disabled on stable version so you are not able to dump OxygenOS 11
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Brom is enabled on A11 I've reflashed my device recovery partition when i was stuck
ko_hi said:
I'm just curious how did you downgrade?
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I guess I used OnePlus's rollback guide once too often besides it is a beta, I was bound to get bitten in the arse evenually; https://community.oneplus.com/thread?id=1110424001643544581
Quaicheist said:
I guess I used OnePlus's rollback guide once too often besides it is a beta, I was bound to get bitten in the arse evenually; https://community.oneplus.com/thread?id=1110424001643544581
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I guess if BROM mode works, use the bypass method to flash back to A11.v
Ah you see, the fecking phone managed to rollback to 11 but the touch screen driver is broken I guess. Physical buttons work but touch is broken. So I have contacted Oneplus tech support so we'll see what response I get tomorrow.