RUU software can't find my device...help! - One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Trying to restore my phone which using the RUU toolkit, and it keeps cancleing becaue it can't find my device. I can get to bootloader and TWRP but none of the ROMS are stable enough to stay on. Any ideas?
When I plug my old phone in, it finds the device so I'm sure the right drivers are there...

Stop making up so many threads...

SaHiLzZ said:
Stop making up so many threads...
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Wouldn't it make sense to start a thread for a specific problem? It makes it easier when someone with a similar problem searches for it on the forums. That way, later you can refer to this thread when someone runs into the same troubles, instead of linking to a 40 page thread and say "Weed through pages 31-39 for the resolution"

Drakeskakes said:
Wouldn't it make sense to start a thread for a specific problem? It makes it easier when someone with a similar problem searches for it on the forums. That way, later you can refer to this thread when someone runs into the same troubles, instead of linking to a 40 page thread and say "Weed through pages 31-39 for the resolution"
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Anyway, I finally got it to find the device, but it said it wasn't the proper ROM and had to abort...how do I get the right RUU tool?

That is dependant on your fastboot output. You need the RUU to match or exceed your main version and have to have the same CID.

Drakeskakes said:
Wouldn't it make sense to start a thread for a specific problem?
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I Agree with @SaHiLzZ, it is very difficult for everyone to help you when information on the progress you have made are scattered in many threads...
Drakeskakes said:
It makes it easier when someone with a similar problem searches for it on the forums. That way, later you can refer to this thread when someone runs into the same troubles, instead of linking to a 40 page thread and say "Weed through pages 31-39 for the resolution"
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There is already good guides for all the issues you encounter, so chances we will refer someone to this thread are slim.
What RUU are you trying to flash, can you post a link? Also an updated ''fastboot getvar all'' of your phone would help.
What OS are you using now? Still on your MAC? If on Windows which version are you using? XP, 7, 8.0, 8.1 ?

alray said:
I Agree with @SaHiLzZ, it is very difficult for everyone to help you when information on the progress you have made are scattered in many threads...
There is already good guides for all the issues you encounter, so chances we will refer someone to this thread are slim.
What RUU are you trying to flash, can you post a link? Also an updated ''fastboot getvar all'' of your phone would help.
What OS are you using now? Still on your MAC? If on Windows which version are you using? XP, 7, 8.0, 8.1 ?
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Fineeeee
No more threads :crying:
I relocked, and downloaded this
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23203820527945238
Download Sprint_HTC_One_m7wls_3.04.651.2_RUU.zip
and this
RUU Zip M7 WLS JB 50 Sprint 1.29.651.10 RUU Decrypted
File Size: 1005.6 MiB - Downloads: 2179
MD5: 1043ec107d2e795122c83701f308690e
http://www.htc1guru.com/dld/ruu-zip-m7_wls_jb_50_sprint_1-29-651-10_ruu_decrypted-zip/
--- I am back to having to work with a Mac. I can get into the Silver htc one screen from fastboot reboot ruu
but I get a Signature 12 warning

So it seems like all the Sense based ros are the ones that crash. I flashed the stock radio and installed Slim Rom for 4.4 through adb push and install zip, and the ROM runs fantastic, however I'm still in the dilemma of activating my phone

Drakeskakes said:
Fineeeee
No more threads :crying:
I relocked, and downloaded this
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23203820527945238
Download Sprint_HTC_One_m7wls_3.04.651.2_RUU.zip
and this
RUU Zip M7 WLS JB 50 Sprint 1.29.651.10 RUU Decrypted
File Size: 1005.6 MiB - Downloads: 2179
MD5: 1043ec107d2e795122c83701f308690e
http://www.htc1guru.com/dld/ruu-zip-m7_wls_jb_50_sprint_1-29-651-10_ruu_decrypted-zip/
--- I am back to having to work with a Mac. I can get into the Silver htc one screen from fastboot reboot ruu
but I get a Signature 12 warning
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S-off is required for decrypted ruu and for downgrade in version. With s-on you need same or higher version ruu (must be signed not decrypted)

Drakeskakes said:
Fineeeee
No more threads :crying:
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I'll hold you to it don't create many threads for different issues, if one issue leads to the next, use the same thread so others can track your progress and it makes it easier to check for the root causes

alray said:
S-off is required for decrypted ruu and for downgrade in version. With s-on you need same or higher version ruu (must be signed not decrypted)
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The first one is encrypted
It came from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2508907

alray said:
S-off is required for decrypted ruu and for downgrade in version. With s-on you need same or higher version ruu (must be signed not decrypted)
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I hae been painstakengliy trying for s-off for a week. It simply doesn't seem obtainable on mac. Rumrunner and Revone don't work on Mac, and Firewater commands don't work

Drakeskakes said:
I hae been painstakengliy trying for s-off for a week. It simply doesn't seem obtainable on mac. Rumrunner and Revone don't work on Mac, and Firewater commands don't work
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Now that I had a running stable version of Slimkat running, I was able to obtain S-Off with Firewater

Sooo.....now what?
I can't boot into the RUU screen with -Fastboot oem rebootruu-
Can I install the RUU zip from recovery? Don't I have to be relocked? Which means I can't get into TWRP
I'm so close I can taste it

Drakeskakes said:
Sooo.....now what?
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Now that you have s-off you can use a decrypted ruu and you can also use ruu of lower version. Good news.
Drakeskakes said:
I can't boot into the RUU screen with -Fastboot oem rebootruu-
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The command is not ''Fastboot oem rebootruu''
its ''fastboot oem rebootRUU''
its case sensitive!
Drakeskakes said:
Can I install the RUU zip from recovery?
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NO! You must be in ruu mode to flash a ruu.zip
Drakeskakes said:
Don't I have to be relocked? Which means I can't get into TWRP
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With s-off you can flash a ruu either with a locked/re-locked or unlocked bootloader.
Code:
fastboot oem rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip <name_of_file>.zip
fastboot flash zip <name_of_file>.zip
fastboot reboot

alray said:
Now that you have s-off you can use a decrypted ruu and you can also use ruu of lower version. Good news.
The command is not ''Fastboot oem rebootruu''
its ''fastboot oem rebootRUU''
its case sensitive!
NO! You must be in ruu mode to flash a ruu.zip
With s-off you can flash a ruu either with a locked/re-locked or unlocked bootloader.
Code:
fastboot oem rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip <name_of_file>.zip
fastboot flash zip <name_of_file>.zip
fastboot reboot
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Failed

Drakeskakes said:
Failed
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And tried with a different file

Gave the second command, and it started to write a whole bunch of files. 10 minutes later it said finished, and I rebooted. It boot looped a few times and was giving me the same crash at the homescreen. I was about the throw it across the room when it said "Activate device failed, click here to do it manually"
Followed the steps and the first text message came in, so now I'm installing Slimkat. It's given me a few errors now that it wasn't giving before, but I'll work through it and update.

Drakeskakes said:
Gave the second command, and it started to write a whole bunch of files. 10 minutes later it said finished, and I rebooted. It boot looped a few times and was giving me the same crash at the homescreen. I was about the throw it across the room when it said "Activate device failed, click here to do it manually"
Followed the steps and the first text message came in, so now I'm installing Slimkat. It's given me a few errors now that it wasn't giving before, but I'll work through it and update.
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Looks like all is working

Drakeskakes said:
Looks like all is working
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I did sms backup/restore from my old phone, and moved the backup file to my new phone and did a restore. 30,000+ messages. The restore took about 10 minutes, but now when I open message it's very very very behind, and keeps crashing. Should I just let it run it's course?

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Help me please! :(

My current situation is : M7_UL PVT Ship S- On Tampered relocked & unrooted again. No Rom installed, no backup, no recovery!
:'(
I tried installing RUU file but it failed, tried two/three different RUUs.
Also tried to achieve S-Off but maybe I'm to dumb & it didn't work.
I'm out of ideas, please help me
JeySee said:
My current situation is : M7_UL PVT Ship S- On Tampered relocked & unrooted again. No Rom installed, no backup, no recovery!
:'(
I tried installing RUU file but it failed, tried two/three different RUUs.
Also tried to achieve S-Off but maybe I'm to dumb & it didn't work.
I'm out of ideas, please help me
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tried to boot into recovery with this command:
fastboot boot "C:\pathtorecovery\recoveryname.img"
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simply replace the path and filename with yours...
If you are able to do this.. you can reply so I can decide what you have to do next...
Thank you but have to wait until I get home in approx 4-5 hrs, will try it! Thanks
LibertyMarine said:
tried to boot into recovery with this command:
simply replace the path and filename with yours...
If you are able to do this.. you can reply so I can decide what you have to do next...
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Im pretty sure you cannot boot into a custom recovery with S-ON
To remove the TAMPERED and LOCK the bootloader, you will have to S-OFF using rumrunner for hboot 1.5x or revone for hboot 1.44
The current Rumrunner can work with a custom rom e.g. the latest version of ARHD or Insertcoin ROM that has an unsecure kernel. To do this though you will have to unlock the bootloader using htcdev and install the custom rom and then S-OFF
stovie_steve said:
Im pretty sure you cannot boot into a custom recovery with S-ON
To remove the TAMPERED and LOCK the bootloader, you will have to S-OFF using rumrunner for hboot 1.5x or revone for hboot 1.44
The current Rumrunner can work with a custom rom e.g. the latest version of ARHD or Insertcoin ROM that has an unsecure kernel. To do this though you will have to unlock the bootloader using htcdev and install the custom rom and then S-OFF
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JeySee said:
My current situation is : M7_UL PVT Ship S- On Tampered relocked & unrooted again. No Rom installed, no backup, no recovery!
:'(
I tried installing RUU file but it failed, tried two/three different RUUs.
Also tried to achieve S-Off but maybe I'm to dumb & it didn't work.
I'm out of ideas, please help me
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Yeah you cant boot .img files any more with s-on or s-off htc removed it in the now HBOOT and fastboot.
Dont panic mate its really easy to fix
Simply download ARHD from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2183023 make sure you have all the latest drivers and everything installed and rename the file to rom.zip you will need TWRP for this i believe and simply boot to recovery (TWRP) and push thw file to your sdcard using adb push rom.zip /sdcard (takes a while) simply flash arhd rom.
Once your phone boots you can use rumrunner.us to s-off the phone. Follow the instructions on their site. Once thats done boot to fastboot and use the command fastboot oem writecid 11111111 you will now have supercid and you can now flash any ruu you like. (unless you need to downgrade hboot.) If thats the case pm me and i can guide you through it on here.
Kris :laugh:
klashnikoff said:
Yeah you cant boot .img files any more with s-on or s-off htc removed it in the now HBOOT and fastboot.
Dont panic mate its really easy to fix
Simply download ARHD from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2183023 make sure you have all the latest drivers and everything installed and rename the file to rom.zip you will need TWRP for this i believe and simply boot to recovery (TWRP) and push thw file to your sdcard using adb push rom.zip /sdcard (takes a while) simply flash arhd rom.
Once your phone boots you can use rumrunner.us to s-off the phone. Follow the instructions on their site. Once thats done boot to fastboot and use the command fastboot oem writecid 11111111 you will now have supercid and you can now flash any ruu you like. (unless you need to downgrade hboot.) If thats the case pm me and i can guide you through it on here.
Kris :laugh:
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Could You please tell me the comand i need to type to push the rom.zip (cmd is open in the directory were the zip is).
Thank You for Your help!!!
Edit: I found a way with HTC ONE Toolkit 2.0, hope I´ll get everything You said working
JeySee said:
Could You please tell me the comand i need to type to push the rom.zip (cmd is open in the directory were the zip is).
Thank You for Your help!!!
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I already put it up mate it's "adb push Rom.zip /sdcard
klashnikoff said:
I already put it up mate it's "adb push Rom.zip /sdcard
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Got Rom installed
JeySee said:
Got Rom installed
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Ooo good good let me know how it goes
klashnikoff said:
Ooo good good let me know how it goes
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Well it´s a great Rom, the same i had since yesterday & I´m realy happy!!!
I´m concidering not to S-off my device, or what´s Your opinion?
I´m going to do a backup asap before I´ll do anything again with the Xposed Installer, which did something this morning, that completly messed uo my phone.. Perhaps You know which mods are not to be touched
Best regards!!!!!
JeySee said:
Well it´s a great Rom, the same i had since yesterday & I´m realy happy!!!
I´m concidering not to S-off my device, or what´s Your opinion?
I´m going to do a backup asap before I´ll do anything again with the Xposed Installer, which did something this morning, that completly messed uo my phone.. Perhaps You know which mods are not to be touched
Best regards!!!!!
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Tbh I know in theory xposed should be dangerous but it's really not. I would defo s-off though you need to install the latest firmware which you will be missing and addresses a LOT of issues. S-off the device and I will show you how to upgrade the firmware
klashnikoff said:
Tbh I know in theory xposed should be dangerous but it's really not. I would defo s-off though you need to install the latest firmware which you will be missing and addresses a LOT of issues. S-off the device and I will show you how to upgrade the firmware
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Ok
I tried very hard to S-Off by using the revone method without success & now I´m giving Rumrunner do its magic :victory:
It´s seems to do a good job fingers crossed!!!
Btw on what Rom are You??? Is it a stable Rom or are there some bugs???
Finished.... S-Off
What´s next?
JeySee said:
Ok
I tried very hard to S-Off by using the revone method without success & now I´m giving Rumrunner do its magic :victory:
It´s seems to do a good job fingers crossed!!!
Btw on what Rom are You??? Is it a stable Rom or are there some bugs???
Finished.... S-Off
What´s next?
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I used to use ARHD but I switched to maximus HD because of the OTA and the 360 camera mod.
So to upgrade firmware you want to boot into fastboot and type "fastboot getvar mid" write it down then go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2485651 and download the correct version against your mid.
Put it in your adb/fastboot folders and making sure your still in fastboot type "fastboot oem rebootRUU"
Once you phone boots into update mode you will see a HTC logo on your screen and nothing else.
Rename the firmware you just downloaded to firmware.zip and type "fastboot flash zip firmware.zip"
It will say say failed pre hboot update flush image again. Simply type the exact same cmd again "fastboot flash zip firmware.zip" and it will flash the latest firmware.
The progress bar on your phone probably won't go all the way up but as long as cmd says finished its done so just type "fastboot reboot-bootloader" and if you look your main-os will have changed.
That's it.
Your on the latest firmware meaning all the Roms should run smoothly and you should have no more issues with exposed.
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JeySee said:
Ok
I tried very hard to S-Off by using the revone method without success & now I´m giving Rumrunner do its magic :victory:
It´s seems to do a good job fingers crossed!!!
Btw on what Rom are You??? Is it a stable Rom or are there some bugs???
Finished.... S-Off
What´s next?
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One thing I forgot to mention you need super cid so if you havn't already you need to be in fastboot and you need to type "fastboot oem writecid 11111111" and then fastboot reboot-bootloader you cod should have changed to 11111111 allowing you to flash an ruu for any phone now.
Everything done, thanks for your help!
Good night ;;?
Sent from my HTC One using xda app-developers app
klashnikoff said:
I used to use ARHD but I switched to maximus HD because of the OTA and the 360 camera mod.
So to upgrade firmware you want to boot into fastboot and type "fastboot getvar mid" write it down then go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2485651 and download the correct version against your mid.
Put it in your adb/fastboot folders and making sure your still in fastboot type "fastboot oem rebootRUU"
Once you phone boots into update mode you will see a HTC logo on your screen and nothing else.
Rename the firmware you just downloaded to firmware.zip and type "fastboot flash zip firmware.zip"
It will say say failed pre hboot update flush image again. Simply type the exact same cmd again "fastboot flash zip firmware.zip" and it will flash the latest firmware.
The progress bar on your phone probably won't go all the way up but as long as cmd says finished its done so just type "fastboot reboot-bootloader" and if you look your main-os will have changed.
That's it.
Your on the latest firmware meaning all the Roms should run smoothly and you should have no more issues with exposed.
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One thing I forgot to mention you need super cid so if you havn't already you need to be in fastboot and you need to type "fastboot oem writecid 11111111" and then fastboot reboot-bootloader you cod should have changed to 11111111 allowing you to flash an ruu for any phone now.
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Your welcome good night
Sent from my HTC One using xda app-developers app
klashnikoff said:
Yeah you cant boot .img files any more with s-on or s-off htc removed it in the now HBOOT and fastboot.
Dont panic mate its really easy to fix
Simply download ARHD from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2183023 make sure you have all the latest drivers and everything installed and rename the file to rom.zip you will need TWRP for this i believe and simply boot to recovery (TWRP) and push thw file to your sdcard using adb push rom.zip /sdcard (takes a while) simply flash arhd rom.
Once your phone boots you can use rumrunner.us to s-off the phone. Follow the instructions on their site. Once thats done boot to fastboot and use the command fastboot oem writecid 11111111 you will now have supercid and you can now flash any ruu you like. (unless you need to downgrade hboot.) If thats the case pm me and i can guide you through it on here.
Kris :laugh:
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You mean I can't boot into a custom recovery with S-OFF and a unlocked bootloader? Sry.. I'd test that but my phone is sent in for repair
LibertyMarine said:
You mean I can't boot into a custom recovery with S-OFF and a unlocked bootloader? Sry.. I'd test that but my phone is sent in for repair
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Yeah afraid so. Tbf I don't know of that is the case for every phone but the m7_ul UK edition couldn't get it to work on any device I tried after contacting a friend who I have inside HTC's repair centre he claimed the feature does not work with the latest hboot.
I might see if I can get some other devices from work to test this further and if it is true for all variants then maybe enroll on a workaround
Kris
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Yeah afraid so. Tbf I don't know of that is the case for every phone but the m7_ul UK edition couldn't get it to work on any device I tried after contacting a friend who I have inside HTC's repair centre he claimed the feature does not work with the latest hboot.
I might see if I can get some other devices from work to test this further and if it is true for all variants then maybe enroll on a workaround
Kris
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fastboot boot recovery.img only works in hboot 1.44, it was either patched or broken in hboot 1.54
nkk71 said:
fastboot boot recovery.img only works in hboot 1.44, it was either patched or broken in hboot 1.54
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Thought so. Thanks for clarifying
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Thought so. Thanks for clarifying
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no problem, it might have actually been broken by accident, someone disassembled the code and saw a bad memcpy; sort of lost track of the post though

[SOLVED] Soft Bricked again...need help!

Hi All,
I tried to delete my personal data from the HTC One as I was planning on selling it tomorrow. I went into TWRP and wiped everything...which meant I wiped the OS too
I've tried everything, but I cannot find a way to reinstall a ROM.
First, I'm on a Windows 7 laptop. Soon, I'll have to switch to a Mac computer at work.
ADB doesn't work at all because I can't get the driver installed so the phone isn't recognized in ADB. I've installed the drivers from Hasoon2000's AIO kit, as well as install HTC Sync Manager. Neither one helps...so for now ADB is out.
Windows RUU.exe installation files don't work either. I've downloaded all versions from HTCDevs.com, and get an ERROR 155 each time.
Fastboot itself works, but I can't flash a ROM. If I try, I get "remote:not allowed". I'm in RUU mode (fastboot oem rebootRUU) for the RUU.zip files. I've also tried flashing a CWM ROM, but I get the same error.
I just want to sell this phone and get on with my life, but I can't find a way to get it working again. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
awer25 said:
Hi All,
I tried to delete my personal data from the HTC One as I was planning on selling it tomorrow. I went into TWRP and wiped everything...which meant I wiped the OS too
I've tried everything, but I cannot find a way to reinstall a ROM.
First, I'm on a Windows 7 laptop. Soon, I'll have to switch to a Mac computer at work.
ADB doesn't work at all because I can't get the driver installed so the phone isn't recognized in ADB. I've installed the drivers from Hasoon2000's AIO kit, as well as install HTC Sync Manager. Neither one helps...so for now ADB is out.
Windows RUU.exe installation files don't work either. I've downloaded all versions from HTCDevs.com, and get an ERROR 155 each time.
Fastboot itself works, but I can't flash a ROM. If I try, I get "remote:not allowed". I'm in RUU mode (fastboot oem rebootRUU) for the RUU.zip files. I've also tried flashing a CWM ROM, but I get the same error.
I just want to sell this phone and get on with my life, but I can't find a way to get it working again. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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Ive read that error 155 is caused mainly because the boot loader is unlocked. YOU HAVE TO LOCK THE BOOTLOADER FOR RUU. Lock the boot loader and retry
Are you S-OFF ??
raghav kapur said:
Ive read that error 155 is caused mainly because the boot loader is unlocked. YOU HAVE TO LOCK THE BOOTLOADER FOR RUU. Lock the boot loader and retry
Are you S-OFF ??
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Thanks for the reply! I forgot to write it but I did relock the boot loader when trying the RUU.
Also, I have the Developer Edition, which is unlocked but S-On I believe.
awer25 said:
Thanks for the reply! I forgot to write it but I did relock the boot loader when trying the RUU.
Also, I have the Developer Edition, which is unlocked but S-On I believe.
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1- Even though the Dev Edition is unlocked, when you want to run an RUU, you have to relock it (when S-On), otherwise you'll get error 155
2- post a "fastboot getvar all" (excluding IMEI, and s/n)
3- when you say rom.zip in RUU mode, are you using a decrypted zip, or the original signed (encrypted) zip? (because with s-on, only the signed one will work)
nkk71 said:
1- Even though the Dev Edition is unlocked, when you want to run an RUU, you have to relock it (when S-On), otherwise you'll get error 155
2- post a "fastboot getvar all" (excluding IMEI, and s/n)
3- when you say rom.zip in RUU mode, are you using a decrypted zip, or the original signed (encrypted) zip? (because with s-on, only the signed one will work)
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Yeah, last time that was the solution (re-locking). This time, even after relocking, I still get the Error 155 (and it does show "RELOCKED" in the boot loader)
Getvar screenshot is attached.
The rom.zip was from HTCDev.com, so I'm guessing it is an original signed zip. It was just renamed to be more user friendly.
EDIT: I'm not sure if this helps, but I was able to get ADB working on my Mac at work. I tried sideloading the official ROM and also a CWM ROM. It copies over fine, but then there are errors when trying to install. It says it can't mount various things. I've attached a pic of that as well.
awer25 said:
Yeah, last time that was the solution (re-locking). This time, even after relocking, I still get the Error 155 (and it does show "RELOCKED" in the boot loader)
Getvar screenshot is attached.
The rom.zip was from HTCDev.com, so I'm guessing it is an original signed zip. It was just renamed to be more user friendly.
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I can never find anything on HTCdev
Anyway, the .zip you got is probably a kernel source code, not an RUU, I don't think HTC release ruu.zips (as far as i know).
How are you running the EXE, cause looks like your on a Mac, (so you may be using a vm, and maybe that's the problem)?
Long story short, here's what I would do, remember you need an RUU.EXE version 4.19.1540.4 or higher, then run the RUU, once it opens up, it will have created a folder in %Temp% (eg on Win7, that would be usually C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Temp) there you will find a newly created folder (use sort by date modified to find it) within that folder you will find rom.zip (a 1GB+ file) which is the signed ruu.zip.
copy that to your fastboot folder, then you can exit the RUU.EXE which will delete the temporary folder i mentioned above
then on your mac:
./fastboot oem rebootRUU
./fastboot flash zip rom.zip
./fastboot flash zip rom.zip <- yes twice
./fastboot reboot-bootloader
if you want to see what kind of output to expect, to my guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2541082 and check post #7, it has a real life example of the above commands.
nkk71 said:
I can never find anything on HTCdev
Anyway, the .zip you got is probably a kernel source code, not an RUU, I don't think HTC release ruu.zips (as far as i know).
How are you running the EXE, cause looks like your on a Mac, (so you may be using a vm, and maybe that's the problem)?
Long story short, here's what I would do, remember you need an RUU.EXE version 4.19.1540.4 or higher, then run the RUU, once it opens up, it will have created a folder in %Temp% (eg on Win7, that would be usually C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Temp) there you will find a newly created folder (use sort by date modified to find it) within that folder you will find rom.zip (a 1GB+ file) which is the signed ruu.zip.
copy that to your fastboot folder, then you can exit the RUU.EXE which will delete the temporary folder i mentioned above
then on your mac:
./fastboot oem rebootRUU
./fastboot flash zip rom.zip
./fastboot flash zip rom.zip <- yes twice
./fastboot reboot-bootloader
if you want to see what kind of output to expect, to my guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2541082 and check post #7, it has a real life example of the above commands.
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Thank you so much for the walkthrough! It could be that I have the kernel source code...I've attached a screenshot of what I downloaded (link is circled). One thing though - where do I get the RUU.exe that's 4.19.1540.4 or higher? The highest I see is 3.22.1540.1 on HTC Dev for the Developer Edition. There is a 100MB file that's 4.20.1136.8 (see screenshot) for the WWE region, just says "HTC One" without more detail. Should I use that, even though it's only 100MB?
I was running the RUU on a Windows laptop at home, but then switched to my Mac at work. I can boot into Windows 8.1 on the Mac as well, so I can do the RUU extraction portion there (assuming Win 8.1 isn't an issue).
I'll report back once I've tried these steps.
EDIT: I've found this RUU - will it work?
awer25 said:
Thank you so much for the walkthrough! It could be that I have the kernel source code...I've attached a screenshot of what I downloaded (link is circled). One thing though - where do I get the RUU.exe that's 4.19.1540.4 or higher? The highest I see is 3.22.1540.1 on HTC Dev for the Developer Edition. There is a 100MB file that's 4.20.1136.8 (see screenshot) for the WWE region, just says "HTC One" without more detail. Should I use that, even though it's only 100MB?
I was running the RUU on a Windows laptop at home, but then switched to my Mac at work. I can boot into Windows 8.1 on the Mac as well, so I can do the RUU extraction portion there (assuming Win 8.1 isn't an issue).
I'll report back once I've tried these steps.
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the first picture could very well be a ruu.zip due to the filesize, all the (at least HTC Sense editions) will be 1GB+ the other ones that are around 100MB are just kernel source codes,
but you can't use the 3.22 version cause that's a downgrade and only possible with S-Off.
just found one at http://www.androidruu.com/?developer=M7 version 4.19.1540.9
http://www.androidruu.com/getdownlo...8_10.38r.1157.04L_release_353887_signed_3.exe
this should work fine on even on Win 8.1 (without the need to extract it)
this will only work with a locked/relocked bootloader if you're sticking with S-On.
nkk71 said:
the first picture could very well be a ruu.zip due to the filesize, all the (at least HTC Sense editions) will be 1GB+ the other ones that are around 100MB are just kernel source codes,
but you can't use the 3.22 version cause that's a downgrade and only possible with S-Off.
just found one at http://www.androidruu.com/?developer=M7 version 4.19.1540.9
http://www.androidruu.com/getdownlo...8_10.38r.1157.04L_release_353887_signed_3.exe
this should work fine on even on Win 8.1 (without the need to extract it)
this will only work with a locked/relocked bootloader if you're sticking with S-On.
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Thanks! I edited my previous post with a link to one that I found. Is it the same one? It has the exact same file name as what you just posted. I'm 50% done downloading it, and would rather not start again lol.
awer25 said:
Thanks! I edited my previous post with a link to one that I found. Is it the same one? It has the exact same file name as what you just posted. I'm 50% done downloading it, and would rather not start again lol.
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HTCGuru site is good too.
Good luck
It worked! I verified that fastboot was working and that the drivers were installed, relocked the bootloader, then ran the RUU.exe - and it finished without issue. I then unlocked the bootloader, and it doesn't say Tampered anymore
I can't thank you enough for the help. I wouldn't have guessed that you can't downgrade without being on S-OFF.
awer25 said:
It worked! I verified that fastboot was working and that the drivers were installed, relocked the bootloader, then ran the RUU.exe - and it finished without issue. I then unlocked the bootloader, and it doesn't say Tampered anymore
I can't thank you enough for the help. I wouldn't have guessed that you can't downgrade without being on S-OFF.
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you're most welcome, feel free to hit the thanks buttons if you found a useful post
and no you can't downgrade (with S-On), but you can upgrade :good:
have a good one

HTC ONE m7-ul HELP s-on stuck at Bootloader RUU fail

I'm kinda in a bad situation here.
I am very familiar with adb, fastboot, flashing and all that jazz but ran into a problem here:
I was trying to return back to stock rom and locked device to return it for warranty (bad top speaker and mic) and in the process I re-locked the bootloader and switched the s-off to s-on.
But when I went to flash the RUU via fastboot I kept getting a error message of signature failure.
Then after trying more RUU's that were most similar to my device I still was getting the same error.
I then tried an .exe RUU but kept getting errors during the process.
If I reboot it, it just returns to the bootloader and recovery goes to the bootloader as well.
Here are some pics:
sarktheshark said:
I'm kinda in a bad situation here.
I am very familiar with adb, fastboot, flashing and all that jazz but ran into a problem here:
I was trying to return back to stock rom and locked device to return it for warranty (bad top speaker and mic) and in the process I re-locked the bootloader and switched the s-off to s-on.
But when I went to flash the RUU via fastboot I kept getting a error message of signature failure.
Then after trying more RUU's that were most similar to my device I still was getting the same error.
I then tried an .exe RUU but kept getting errors during the process.
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post a fastboot getvar all (excluding IMEI and s/n)
ruu.zip are usually already decrypted, so would fail the signature check.
nkk71 said:
post a fastboot getvar all (excluding IMEI and s/n)
ruu.zip are usually already decrypted, so would fail the signature check.
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Would really appreciate any help, quite desperate here, I'm actually expecting some important calls and can't even access my phone.
sarktheshark said:
Would really appreciate any help, quite desperate here, I'm actually expecting some important calls and can't even access my phone.
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let's see the getvar output
nkk71 said:
let's see the getvar output
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Its already in the image attachments.
sarktheshark said:
Its already in the image attachments.
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my bad didn't see the screenshots, I always prefer copy/paste
RUU.EXE for you is on androidruu.com or htc1guru.com
androidruu.com RUU_M7_UL_K44_SENSE55_MR_TELUS_WWE_4.19.661.8
or
htc1guru.com RUU_M7_UL_K44_SENSE55_MR_TELUS_WWE_4.19.661.8
this will upgrade you to 4.19.661.8 and since you are already S-ON, only use this if:
1- no TAMPERED
2- LOCKED not RELOCKED
.
My bootloader screen shows:
TAMPERED
RELOCKED
SECURITY WARNING
will this RUU still work?
sarktheshark said:
My bootloader screen shows:
TAMPERED
RELOCKED
SECURITY WARNING
will this RUU still work?
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it may get rid of tampered and security warning, but it will DEFINITELY NOT get you LOCKED, which is usually needed for warranty!!
time to unlock, get S-Off again, and follow the guide properly.
So will it install without error and get me stock ROM for now?
Cause after that, I can get S-OFF later, I'm just desperate for something to run now.
nkk71 said:
it may get rid of tampered and security warning, but it will DEFINITELY NOT get you LOCKED, which is usually needed for warranty!!
time to unlock, get S-Off again, and follow the guide properly.
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Ya it did not work: (see attachment)
sarktheshark said:
Ya it did not work: (see attachment)
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don't know what error 158 is... but the ruu should work fine; possibly USB3 problems??
HOWEVER, I highly recommend you get S-Off before upgrading to 4.4 !! (because there is a possibility S-Off won't work!!)
so unlock, s-off, then install any ROM, until you have time to do this properly!
how can I even get s-off again without a rom even installed ?
nkk71 said:
don't know what error 158 is... but the ruu should work fine; possibly USB3 problems??
HOWEVER, I highly recommend you get S-Off before upgrading to 4.4 !! (because there is a possibility S-Off won't work!!)
so unlock, s-off, then install any ROM, until you have time to do this properly!
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Im using usb 2.0 directly from the rear of my PC, its Windows 7 64bit ultimate
sarktheshark said:
how can I even get s-off again without a rom even installed ?
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You need a ROM installed, no way around that, hence the (yeah made a little mistake): unlock, put a ROM on it, then S-Off
sarktheshark said:
Im using usb 2.0 directly from the rear of my PC, its Windows 7 64bit ultimate
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Win7 + USB2 port should be okay.... but this guy also had a problem with the ruu
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2707246
and even though it was a USB2 port, the "internal" usb hub showed as a "USB3 hub", a different PC, and it worked.

[Q] [SOLVED] HTC One RUU Required

Hello guys im new to the forum so sorry for any mistakes I make. Im trying to unbrick an HTC One M7 (S - ON). By using the command 'fastboot getvar version-main' I found out that the image required by the phone is 1.27.206.1 . I have searched for days but I cant seem to find the correct RUU. I did find it in a thread on XDA forum but the link was broken. Can anyone help me? If the RUU is not available is there any other way to unbrick the device?
Thanks in Advance!
FIXED: Read the summary below
I was able to find the correct RUU but the files available were incomplete. So with a lot of help from clsA and nkk71 I was able to find an alternative solution. The solution was to download the Android Revolution HD rom for HTC One and use ADB SIDELOAD to transfer the file in the internal storage From there on it was a piece of cake!
metalmouth22 said:
Hello guys im new to the forum so sorry for any mistakes I make. Im trying to unbrick an HTC One M7 (S - ON). By using the command 'fastboot getvar version-main' I found out that the image required by the phone is 1.27.206.1 . I have searched for days but I cant seem to find the correct RUU. I did find it in a thread on XDA forum but the link was broken. Can anyone help me? If the RUU is not available is there any other way to unbrick the device?
Thanks in Advance!
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Try this one >>
http://www.androidruu.com/getdownlo...8_10.38r.1157.04L_release_353143_signed_2.exe
Alt download
http://www.htc1guru.com/dld/ruu_m7_..._10-38r-1157-04l_release_353143_signed_2-exe/
Didnt work
Thank you clsA for replying. I downloaded and launched the .exe file. Unfortunately it give me ERROR 158 - Image Error. What should i do now?
metalmouth22 said:
Thank you clsA for replying. I downloaded and launched the .exe file. Unfortunately it give me ERROR 158 - Image Error. What should i do now?
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download it again and check the MD5 of your downloaded file
clsA said:
download it again and check the MD5 of your downloaded file
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Whats MD5 and how to check it? Sorry im kind of new to all this
metalmouth22 said:
Whats MD5 and how to check it? Sorry im kind of new to all this
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Did you ask Google ?
http://www.droidviews.com/check-md5sum-of-a-file-on-windows-mac-and-linux/
I got it im going to check it right now. I just wanted to confirm something. When I download an RUU isnt it necessary that the image number is same. Like my image is 1.27.206.1 so shouldnt i use an RUU with the same image?
metalmouth22 said:
I got it im going to check it right now. I just wanted to confirm something. When I download an RUU isnt it necessary that the image number is same. Like my image is 1.27.206.1 so shouldnt i use an RUU with the same image?
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with S-ON, you'll need an RUU which is same or higher version for your MID+CID, which can be inferred from the .206. = O2 UK
you have 1.27.206.1, so you need and RUU which is higher (or equal) to 1.27.206.1; the 1.27.xxx.1 would refer to the actual software version information, the .xxx. indicates the carrier-branded, region, etc. if the version is greater or equal to 1.27.xxx.1 and the .xxx. is 206 then you can run it.
PS: you'll also need a locked/relocked bootloader with s-on, for the ruu to work
nkk71 said:
with S-ON, you'll need an RUU which is same or higher version for your MID+CID, which can be inferred from the .206. = O2 UK
you have 1.27.206.1, so you need and RUU which is higher (or equal) to 1.27.206.1; the 1.27.xxx.1 would refer to the actual software version information, the .xxx. indicates the carrier-branded, region, etc. if the version is greater or equal to 1.27.xxx.1 and the .xxx. is 206 then you can run it.
PS: you'll also need a locked/relocked bootloader with s-on, for the ruu to work
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nkk71 you are a life saver thank you so much, its all clear now. I searched htc1guru.com and saw that only one link applies to me which clsA pointed out. Its an .exe file and im having MD5 issues. other than that im good to go. Im just trying to find a solution to the MD5 issue.
metalmouth22 said:
nkk71 you are a life saver thank you so much, its all clear now. I searched htc1guru.com and saw that only one link applies to me which clsA pointed out. Its an .exe file and im having MD5 issues. other than that im good to go. Im just trying to find a solution to the MD5 issue.
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use a download manager
EDIT: if you ever think/thought/will think of S-OFF, now would be the time i guess
nkk71 said:
use a download manager
EDIT: if you ever think/thought/will think of S-OFF, now would be the time i guess
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Use a download manager for the .exe file? any suggestions? (sorry for the irritating questions)
Haha yeah your right but actually im repairing this phone for a friend. But ill still go ahead and turn S-OFF
metalmouth22 said:
Use a download manager for the .exe file? any suggestions? (sorry for the irritating questions)
Haha yeah your right but actually im repairing this phone for a friend. But ill still go ahead and turn S-OFF
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s-off will be harder to achieve once you update to a 4.xx RUU
as for download managers, there are plenty, if you want a free (and pretty decent one), i usually use FireFox + DownThemAll add-in
nkk71 said:
s-off will be harder to achieve once you update to a 4.xx RUU
as for download managers, there are plenty, if you want a free (and pretty decent one), i usually use FireFox + DownThemAll add-in
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I used Internet Download manager and again downloaded the .exe but Its still not working. I have downloaded it multiple times and it even passed the MD5 test. However, when i check the properties of the .exe the size and size on disk are different from each other. They are different only by 300 to 400 KB, does this have anything to do with the problem im having?
metalmouth22 said:
I used Internet Download manager and again downloaded the .exe but Its still not working. I have downloaded it multiple times and it even passed the MD5 test. However, when i check the properties of the .exe the size and size on disk are different from each other. They are different only by 300 to 400 KB, does this have anything to do with the problem im having?
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if the MD5 check passed (ie the file you downloaded gives an MD5 hash = 4961fdbbadba53c9640f3638f56faec1) then the file is good.
but the 4.xx RUUs are known to be very sensitive to PC configuration, USB ports, etc. so you should try it with a plain vanilla setup of Windows 7 + USB2 port.
Though (just a thought), why not flash a custom recovery and ROM to get your device back to life, (and possibly even S-OFF).... how did you brick it anyway?
can you also post a "fastboot getvar all" (excluding IMEI and s/n)
nkk71 said:
if the MD5 check passed (ie the file you downloaded gives an MD5 hash = 4961fdbbadba53c9640f3638f56faec1) then the file is good.
but the 4.xx RUUs are known to be very sensitive to PC configuration, USB ports, etc. so you should try it with a plain vanilla setup of Windows 7 + USB2 port.
Though (just a thought), why not flash a custom recovery and ROM to get your device back to life, (and possibly even S-OFF).... how did you brick it anyway?
can you also post a "fastboot getvar all" (excluding IMEI and s/n)
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I think you are right, something is wrong with that file.
If there is any other way to get this thing going please let me know. It's actually a friend's phone and i think he bricked it while installing a rom.I ran the command, this is what i got.
metalmouth22 said:
I think you are right, something is wrong with that file.
If there is any other way to get this thing going please let me know. It's actually a friend's phone and i think he bricked it while installing a rom.I ran the command, this is what i got.
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why don't you go ahead and:
1- unlock bootloader
2- flash custom recovery
3- flash custom ROM
4- get s-off
5- enjoy
how does that sound?
nkk71 said:
why don't you go ahead and:
1- unlock bootloader
2- flash custom recovery
3- flash custom ROM
4- get s-off
5- enjoy
how does that sound?
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That sounds good ! Just need to confirm that the bootloader on this phone is relocked not locked. do i need to visit htcdev and follow the protocol to unlock it? secondly by custom recovery you mean CWM or TWRP? I already have TWRP on the phone.
metalmouth22 said:
That sounds good ! Just need to confirm that the bootloader on this phone is relocked not locked. do i need to visit htcdev and follow the protocol to unlock it? secondly by custom recovery you mean CWM or TWRP? I already have TWRP on the phone.
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to unlock (with s-on), yes you'd need to HTCdev again, BUT if you already have TWRP installed, i recommend you flash the following ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48955645&postcount=251
you can either push it or sideload it to TWRP, once it boots up, use revone to s-off
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2314582
revone will also allow to unlock bootloader
once you have s-off, the options are almost limitless, but please remember to flash only things meant for your phone/modelid ... flashing a wrong hboot for example will end up bricking your phone (not trying to scare you but don't think just cause you have s-off, you can now flash an HTC M8 firmware/hboot)
nkk71 said:
to unlock (with s-on), yes you'd need to HTCdev again, BUT if you already have TWRP installed, i recommend you flash the following ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48955645&postcount=251
you can either push it or sideload it to TWRP, once it boots up, use revone to s-off
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2314582
revone will also allow to unlock bootloader
once you have s-off, the options are almost limitless, but please remember to flash only things meant for your phone/modelid ... flashing a wrong hboot for example will end up bricking your phone (not trying to scare you but don't think just cause you have s-off, you can now flash an HTC M8 firmware/hboot)
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So if i use the rom from the first link i will not have to unlock the bootloader? If thats the case then great ill get on it. Thanks a lot nkk71 and sorry for being a pain =P
metalmouth22 said:
So if i use the rom from the first link i will not have to unlock the bootloader? If thats the case then great ill get on it. Thanks a lot nkk71 and sorry for being a pain =P
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as long as you already have custom recovery on your phone, it should work (honestly, i've never tried, but it should work)
one of the reasons for HTCdev unlock, is to get a custom recovery on your phone (which you cannot do with S-ON and locked/relocked bootloader)
good luck

AT&T M7 Failled During RUU.exe

Hey guys,
Long story short, I needed to return my m7 back to stock for warranty purposed. I've done this in the past so I know what I am doing. I flashed the RUU (RUU_M7_UL_K44_SENSE55_MR_Cingular_US_4.18.502.7_R10_Radio_4T.24.3218.09_10.26.1718.01L_release_356565_signed_2) and my phone got stuck at the last part of the RUU install and now I have a black screen with 4 exclamation points and the HTC logo. the bootloader is locked, as it should be for flashing a RUU. I can see the phone in fastboot mode, but thats about it. EVERY RUU I have tried flashing wont work and they keep throwing errors.
Any suggestions?
Flash the firmware. Zip only?
SaHiLzZ said:
Flash the firmware. Zip only?
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Do you mean just flash the RUU.zip file?
anyone else have any suggestions?
sjorge3442 said:
anyone else have any suggestions?
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Flash this in fastboot oem rebootRUU
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407580581
fastboot oem rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip firmware.zip
fastboot flash zip firmware.zip
fastboot reboot
clsA said:
Flash this in fastboot oem rebootRUU
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407580581
fastboot oem rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip firmware.zip
fastboot flash zip firmware.zip
fastboot reboot
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thanks for the suggestion. I will try this out tonight.
sjorge3442 said:
Hey guys,
Long story short, I needed to return my m7 back to stock for warranty purposed. I've done this in the past so I know what I am doing. I flashed the RUU (RUU_M7_UL_K44_SENSE55_MR_Cingular_US_4.18.502.7_R10_Radio_4T.24.3218.09_10.26.1718.01L_release_356565_signed_2) and my phone got stuck at the last part of the RUU install and now I have a black screen with 4 exclamation points and the HTC logo. the bootloader is locked, as it should be for flashing a RUU. I can see the phone in fastboot mode, but thats about it. EVERY RUU I have tried flashing wont work and they keep throwing errors.
Any suggestions?
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Are you sure that you have the correct RUU for your firmware version? You said you've tried a few different RUUs. This makes me wonder if you are using the correct RUU for your firmware version. This is key: You must use the correct RUU for your firmware.
If your phone is still bootable, boot it up and go into settings>about>software information and look at the software version number. Your RUU must be made specifically for that version number.
Here's a link to some a collection of RUUs (Cingular/ATT) RUUs: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2428276
If it's not located there, search around a bit on XDA. It's bound to be here.
MarkBell said:
Are you sure that you have the correct RUU for your firmware version? You said you've tried a few different RUUs. This makes me wonder if you are using the correct RUU for your firmware version. This is key: You must use the correct RUU for your firmware.
If your phone is still bootable, boot it up and go into settings>about>software information and look at the software version number. Your RUU must be made specifically for that version number.
Here's a link to some a collection of RUUs (Cingular/ATT) RUUs: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2428276
If it's not located there, search around a bit on XDA. It's bound to be here.
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I had S-off'd this exact phone before and relocked the bootloader using the RUU that I posted. I believe the issue lays in the update process for the RUU. I am working through a few of these pieces of advice tonight and will report back.
MarkBell said:
Are you sure that you have the correct RUU for your firmware version? You said you've tried a few different RUUs. This makes me wonder if you are using the correct RUU for your firmware version. This is key: You must use the correct RUU for your firmware.
If your phone is still bootable, boot it up and go into settings>about>software information and look at the software version number. Your RUU must be made specifically for that version number.
Here's a link to some a collection of RUUs (Cingular/ATT) RUUs: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2428276
If it's not located there, search around a bit on XDA. It's bound to be here.
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XDA solves my problem, yet again!!!
So what I did was, flash the firmware that clsA instructed me too. That went well and I had a fully loaded bootloader menu. Then I flashed a RUU.zip file which was a JB file and it worked! I can send my device back. You guys seriously are awesome.

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