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[Q] Struggling to Unroot Device

I wonder if anybody is able to assist at all?
I have a root HTC One M7 which I am having a lot of trouble returning to stock recovery. I am not using a custom ROM.
I've read multiple different forums and threads/techniques none of which I've been able to use successfully. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
The device is running Android v4.3 and when I went to identify the CID = GOOGL001
Which files should I be using to reflash the recovery?
Should the bootloader already be relocked?
I've seen all sorts of variance in advice but nothing which seems to work, and right now I have a device that will not boot properly, likely as the boot.img one of the techniques suggested was no good.
Thanks in advance. :cyclops:

Was it unlocked when you bought the device, if so, flash any unlocked ruu, this needs to be done using fastboot
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speedyjay said:
Was it unlocked when you bought the device, if so, flash any unlocked ruu, this needs to be done using fastboot
Sent from my HTC One using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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No it was locked.

Anybody else have any ideas?
the device is S-on and I cant change that as I can't boot the device through to the OS. Massive problems.

Has anybody discovered anything further on these devices with S-on? I managed to flash a Google Play edition firmware to the device which has it working and not rooted. However, it is not the correct firmware for the device and now I cannot update the device to new OS or some other things also like issues with WiFi etc..
Any help gratefully received. :fingers-crossed:

coligulus said:
Has anybody discovered anything further on these devices with S-on?
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What do you mean here? What is your issue with the device and what is your goal?

alray said:
What do you mean here? What is your issue with the device and what is your goal?
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Hi Alray, thanks for your response.
I have an HTC One M7 device which was rooted to conduct some research. I am trying to return the device to stock, not as I need a repair, just as I need a stock ROM back on the device. Due to the device being set to S-On I understood that there were some issues doing this. Subsequently when attempting to unroot I had a number of problems. The device was bricked for a long time. I finally found a Google Play version ROM for the HTC One which worked, however I have not been able to flash the stock recovery and thus I can now no longer use the OTA update function on the device.
Does that explain well enough or is there anything I can share to help with an answer. Thank you for taking the time to write.

coligulus said:
Hi Alray, thanks for your response.
I have an HTC One M7 device which was rooted to conduct some research. I am trying to return the device to stock, not as I need a repair, just as I need a stock ROM back on the device. Due to the device being set to S-On I understood that there were some issues doing this. Subsequently when attempting to unroot I had a number of problems. The device was bricked for a long time. I finally found a Google Play version ROM for the HTC One which worked, however I have not been able to flash the stock recovery and thus I can now no longer use the OTA update function on the device.
Does that explain well enough or is there anything I can share to help with an answer. Thank you for taking the time to write.
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So yoou only need to flash the stock recovery for your phone?
please post the output of
Code:
fastboot getvar all
minus IMEI/SN

alray said:
So yoou only need to flash the stock recovery for your phone?
please post the output of
Code:
fastboot getvar all
minus IMEI/SN
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Apologies for the delayed response.
ERROR: could not get pipe properties
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.54.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 4A.18.3263.15
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 3.07.1700.1
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno: ********
(bootloader) imei: ********
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m7_ul
(bootloader) platform: HBOOT-8064
(bootloader) modelid: PN0712000
(bootloader) cidnum: GOOGL001
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 3858mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: dirty-94cf81a8fd
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0

coligulus said:
Apologies for the delayed response.
ERROR: could not get pipe properties
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.54.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 4A.18.3263.15
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 3.07.1700.1
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno: ********
(bootloader) imei: ********
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m7_ul
(bootloader) platform: HBOOT-8064
(bootloader) modelid: PN0712000
(bootloader) cidnum: GOOGL001
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 3858mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: dirty-94cf81a8fd
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
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are you prompted there is an ota available.? If yes download it and extract the recovery.img file from the ota and then flash it to your phone.
Have you tried to restore your phone with this ruu.zip here?

alray said:
are you prompted there is an ota available.? If yes download it and extract the recovery.img file from the ota and then flash it to your phone.
Have you tried to restore your phone with this ruu.zip here?
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Thanks for your response. I am prompted to update with an OTA KitKat update, however when selecting to update the device reboots to apply update but comes to Fastboot only and goes no further. How should I go about applying this update if not like that?
I am just downloading the RUU you linked to to see if that helps..
Thanks again.

coligulus said:
Thanks for your response. I am prompted to update with an OTA KitKat update, however when selecting to update the device reboots to apply update but comes to Fastboot only and goes no further. How should I go about applying this update if not like that?
I am just downloading the RUU you linked to to see if that helps..
Thanks again.
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The response received when attempting to flash that RUU was as follows:
Downloads $ fastboot flash zip RUU\ Zip\ M7_Google\ Edition_4.4_3.58.1700.5.zip
ERROR: could not get pipe properties
target reported max download size of 1526722560 bytes
sending 'zip' (506183 KB)...
OKAY [ 17.258s]
writing 'zip'...
(bootloader) signature checking...
FAILED (remote: 12 signature verify fail)
finished. total time: 70.149s
Any other ideas?

[q] no os in htc one

Hi ,
i have a HTC ONE mobile phone, few days before i tried to install cyangonMod but unfortunately due to faulty USB my installation broke up.
so i ended up with no OS installed on my HTC ONE. later i searched out the forum and rooted back to the ROM as it was.
i founded links for the RUU zip files to install but since my phone is not linked with any operator, i have no clue which link to use.
my friend suggested me a link which was
RUU_M7_UL_JB_50_HTC_Europe_1.20.401.1_Radio_4A.13.3227.06_10.27.1127.01_release_308001_signed_2_4
when i try to install the zip using the following commands
fastboot oem lock
fastboot oem rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip RUU_M7_UL_JB_50_HTC_Europe_1.20.401.1_Radio_4A.13.3227.06_10.27.1127.01_release_308001_signed_2_4.zip
i received following error
sending 'zip' (1010948 KB)...
OKAY [ 46.936s]
writing 'zip'...
(bootloader) signature checking
FAILED (remote: 12 signature ve
finished. total time: 133.252s
I have been trying all different ways but so far no solution.
could any one help me get back to my Android please
if my question is not clear or need any explanation please dont hesitate
Thank you in Advance

aamalraj said:
Hi ,
i have a HTC ONE mobile phone, few days before i tried to install cyangonMod but unfortunately due to faulty USB my installation broke up.
so i ended up with no OS installed on my HTC ONE. later i searched out the forum and rooted back to the ROM as it was.
i founded links for the RUU zip files to install but since my phone is not linked with any operator, i have no clue which link to use.
my friend suggested me a link which was
RUU_M7_UL_JB_50_HTC_Europe_1.20.401.1_Radio_4A.13.3227.06_10.27.1127.01_release_308001_signed_2_4
when i try to install the zip using the following commands
fastboot oem lock
fastboot oem rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip RUU_M7_UL_JB_50_HTC_Europe_1.20.401.1_Radio_4A.13.3227.06_10.27.1127.01_release_308001_signed_2_4.zip
i received following error
sending 'zip' (1010948 KB)...
OKAY [ 46.936s]
writing 'zip'...
(bootloader) signature checking
FAILED (remote: 12 signature ve
finished. total time: 133.252s
I have been trying all different ways but so far no solution.
could any one help me get back to my Android please
if my question is not clear or need any explanation please dont hesitate
Thank you in Advance
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post the output of ''fastboot getvar all' minus imei/sn, otherwise we can't help

output of ''fastboot getvar all'
alray said:
post the output of ''fastboot getvar all' minus imei/sn, otherwise we can't help
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D:\HTCOneRoot>fastboot getvar all
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.55.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 4A.21.3263.04
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 3.62.401.1
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m7_ul
(bootloader) platform: HBOOT-8064
(bootloader) modelid: PN0710000
(bootloader) cidnum: HTC__203
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 4325mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: dirty-bb768ae1
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
all: Done!
finished. total time: 0.121s

aamalraj said:
D:\HTCOneRoot>fastboot getvar all
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.55.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 4A.21.3263.04
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 3.62.401.1
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m7_ul
(bootloader) platform: HBOOT-8064
(bootloader) modelid: PN0710000
(bootloader) cidnum: HTC__203
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 4325mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: dirty-bb768ae1
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
all: Done!
finished. total time: 0.121s
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You need this RUU, and because its a downgrade, you will need to s-off first and then flash hboot 1.44. After your phone will be back to stock 1.28.401.7 and you will receive ota to latest version. Follow this procedure and don't forget to thanks the OP for his awesome guide :good:.
The other option if you don't want/can't s-off is to use this rom (guru reset). this is the stock rom for your version, and you will be able to update ota after. Instructions for guru reset can be found here

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alray said:
You need this RUU, and because its a downgrade, you will need to s-off first and then flash hboot 1.44. After your phone will be back to stock 1.28.401.7 and you will receive ota to latest version. Follow this procedure and don't forget to thanks the OP for his awesome guide :good:.
The other option if you don't want/can't s-off is to use this rom (guru reset). this is the stock rom for your version, and you will be able to update ota after. Instructions for guru reset can be found here
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The first solution didnt work cause since i have no OS in my HTC so adb functions are not working, since adb functions are not working so i cant do an s-off
The second solution: i dont know how to get the zip file inside my phone cause i cant execute adb sideload, is there anyother way to trasfer the file to the phone or is there any other way of executing it guru reset.

aamalraj said:
The first solution didnt work cause since i have no OS in my HTC so adb functions are not working, since adb functions are not working so i cant do an s-off.
The second solution: i dont know how to get the zip file inside my phone cause i cant execute adb sideload, is there anyother way to trasfer the file to the phone or is there any other way of executing it guru reset.
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Boot your phone in TWRP recovery, dont select any option, just let the phone boot in twrp main menu
then:
Code:
adb push name_of_guru_reset_file.zip /sdcard/
then in twrp select install, chose the .zip and follow instruction in aroma installer.

alray said:
You need this RUU, and because its a downgrade, you will need to s-off first and then flash hboot 1.44. After your phone will be back to stock 1.28.401.7 and you will receive ota to latest version. Follow this procedure and don't forget to thanks the OP for his awesome guide :good:.
The other option if you don't want/can't s-off is to use this rom (guru reset). this is the stock rom for your version, and you will be able to update ota after. Instructions for guru reset can be found here
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Thank you very much i got my OS back,

aamalraj said:
Thank you very much i got my OS back,
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Glad for you :highfive:

[Q] Need to return to stock but confused

Hi folks,
I need to return my phone for a repair however i've rooted and added a custom ROM. After reading several guides both on here and via other sites im not sure if there is actually an RUU.zip file suitable for my versions/device. I have included debug information below
Recovery: TWRP
Code:
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.55.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 4A.21.3263.04
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 3.62.401.1
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m7_ul
(bootloader) platform: HBOOT-8064
(bootloader) modelid: PN0710000
(bootloader) cidnum: HTC__001
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 3777mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: off
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: dirty-bb768ae1
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
all: Done!
finished. total time: 0.065s
My carrier is 3 (Hutchinson 3G). Ideally I'd like to be able to return it to stock but also still receive OTA updates.
Thanks in advance
Sam

CreativeNerdSam said:
Hi folks,
I need to return my phone for a repair however i've rooted and added a custom ROM. After reading several guides both on here and via other sites im not sure if there is actually an RUU.zip file suitable for my versions/device. I have included debug information below
Recovery: TWRP
Code:
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.55.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 4A.21.3263.04
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 3.62.401.1
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m7_ul
(bootloader) platform: HBOOT-8064
(bootloader) modelid: PN0710000
(bootloader) cidnum: HTC__001
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 3777mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: off
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: dirty-bb768ae1
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
all: Done!
finished. total time: 0.065s
My carrier is 3 (Hutchinson 3G). Ideally I'd like to be able to return it to stock but also still receive OTA updates.
Thanks in advance
Sam
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Your already s-off so it's gonna be fairly simple to return to stock. There is no ruu for h3g be live me I know.
See this guide. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47794219
The files linked below may come in handy in place of a stock nandroid. But consult with the guide author first so to avoid any problems
Download 2.24.771.3 Stock reset. Flashes with custom recovery.
http://www.htc1guru.com/dld/guru_reset_m7_2-24-771-3-zip/
Download 2.24.771.3.zip firmware here
http://xda7.androidrevolution.org/db_mirror/Firmware/index.php?dir=HTC/HTC_One/771/
CreativeNerdSam said:
Hi folks,
I need to return my phone for a repair however i've rooted and added a custom ROM. After reading several guides both on here and via other sites im not sure if there is actually an RUU.zip file suitable for my versions/device. I have included debug information below
Recovery: TWRP
Code:
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.55.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 4A.21.3263.04
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 3.62.401.1
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m7_ul
(bootloader) platform: HBOOT-8064
(bootloader) modelid: PN0710000
(bootloader) cidnum: HTC__001
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 3777mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: off
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: dirty-bb768ae1
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
all: Done!
finished. total time: 0.065s
My carrier is 3 (Hutchinson 3G). Ideally I'd like to be able to return it to stock but also still receive OTA updates.
Thanks in advance
Sam
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Sent from my HTC One M7 - ARHD 81.0 Using Tapatalk

Hi Danny,
Will I have to flash the firmware also? I wasn't aware i'd actually updated it - IM currently running the Revolution 70 ROM
Regards
Sam

Pls help me too
I am stuck at bootscreen with HTC logo
here is my getvar all
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.57.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 4T.27.3218.14
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 5.52.703.105
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno: xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
(bootloader) imei: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m7_u
(bootloader) platform: HBOOT-8064
(bootloader) modelid: PN0711000
(bootloader) cidnum: HTC__038
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 3739mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: dirty-1f512bb6
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
Please guide

CreativeNerdSam said:
Hi Danny,
Will I have to flash the firmware also? I wasn't aware i'd actually updated it - IM currently running the Revolution 70 ROM
Regards
Sam
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Your currently running HTC WWE as identified 3.62.401. firmware you will need to change back to H3G firmware to return to stock. On top of that you first need to run a complete stock ruu to guarantee all partitions are back to stock plus some of the procedure requires you to be on the lowest hboot 1.44. Just installing the reset.zip and firmware is not enough
Please bare with me I have made contact with the author of the original guide, and confirm my guru reset method will work. I will post a step by step to return your device to stock using the files I already linked.
Sent from my HTC One M7 - ARHD 81.0 Using Tapatalk

Use this guide at your own risk I will except no responsibility if you brick your device using this guide or any of the files linked in it. Always check Md5 values of files you have downloaded before flashing them to your device. This Guide and the files contained in it are intended for returning to stock on a H3G Branded M7_ul only. S-OFF is required to complete this procedure. For all other types of M7_ul Please see @nkk71 guide here [GUIDE] [02-MAR-2014] nkk71's SuperGUIDE to returning 100% back to stock
Return to 100% Stock For H3G UK M7_ul
Download and prepare all files
Download this: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407584993 <<<Rename this to ruu.zip
Download this: https://www.dropbox.com/s/82kt3edku0j2sup/cwm.img?dl=0 <<<Leave this as cwm.img
Download 2.24.771.3 Stock reset. Flashes with custom recovery.
http://www.htc1guru.com/dld/guru_reset_m7_2-24-771-3-zip/ <<<Rename this to reset.zip
Download 2.24.771.3.zip firmware here
https://www.dropbox.com/s/9t5ifymw16kjljq/2.24.771.3.zip?dl=0 <<<Rename this to firmware.zip
Put all these renamed files into your adb/fastboot folder.
Step 1: go back to Sense 5 Stock
You already have correct cid HTC__001 for the RUU so well use it to return to complete WWE Stock Software
Boot your phone to the bootloader and connect fastbootusb, Now in the fastboot command line type
Code:
fastboot oem rebootRUU
case sensitive^^^^^^
Your phone will reboot to a black screen with silver HTC logo. This is ruu mode we can now flash the RUU.
Code:
fastboot flash zip ruu.zip
The first flash is just a pre-update. The screen will go off and then return to ruu mode. Flash the zip again immediately.
Code:
fastboot flash zip ruu.zip
The second flash will flash the full ruu, the progress bar on the screen will not reach 100% this is normal as long as the command line has finished it's output it's done.
Code:
fastboot reboot-bootloader
This will completely return you to 100% stock Sense 5, but European unbranded version
Step 2: Reset CID to H3G__001 <--- "__" = 2x Underscores
Code:
fastboot oem writecid H3G__001
fastboot reboot-bootloader
-> and confirm CID is back to H3G__001
Step 3: restore H3G Stock Rom + Recovery
To install the reset.zip we need a custom recovery, we dont want to flash a custom recovery so we can just boot one temporerily. This is only possible now we have hboot 1.44.
Code:
fastboot boot cwm.img
you should now be in CWM recovery; verify adb is working, by using:
Code:
adb devices
it should show an output of your device serial number followed by "recovery"
Push the reset.zip with adb
Code:
adb push reset.zip /sdcard
The push will take several minutes and the command window will seem unresponsive until the push completes. Once the push is done install the reset.zip using the clockworkmod recovery menu. In the aroma installer you will be presented with some options.
Stock recovery <<<<Yes
Stock Radio <<<<Yes
Root <<<<No
Once the install is complete
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Step 4: Remove TAMPERED (if it's there) and set bootloader to LOCKED (not relocked)
In bootloader/FASTBOOT USB, boot to CWM recovery:
Code:
fastboot boot cwm.img
you should now be in CWM recovery; verify adb is working, by using:
Code:
adb devices
Code:
adb shell
Reset Tampered – Strongly Recommend you Copy and Paste this command
Code:
echo -ne '\x00' | dd of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p7 bs=1 seek=4265988
Reset Locked – Strongly Recommend you Copy and Paste this command
Code:
echo -ne '\x00\x00\x00\x00' | dd of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p3 bs=1 seek=33796
Code:
exit
Since you're still in CWM, go ahead and:
-> "wipe cache"
-> "advanced" -> "wipe dalvik"
then
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
and confirm no TAMPERED and LOCKED status
Step 6: Restore Official H3G Firmware
Boot your phone to the bootloader and connect fastbootusb, Now in the fastboot command line type
Code:
fastboot oem rebootRUU
case sensitive
Your phone will reboot to a black screen with silver HTC logo. This is ruu mode we can now flash the firmware.
Code:
fastboot flash zip firmware.zip
The first flash is just a pre-update. The screen will go off and then return to ruu mode. Flash the zip again immediately.
Code:
fastboot flash zip firmware.zip
The second flash will flash the firmware, the progress bar on the screen will not reach 100% this is normal as long as the command line has finished it's output it's done.
Code:
fastboot reboot-bootloader
Now reboot the phone from the bootloader menu Setup the basics but DO NOT except any ota updates at this point. If your returning for warranty you need to set the phone back to s-on this must be done before you update to hboot 1.55 or you risk Tampered flag returning.
Step 7: do a factory reset and return to s-on
Go to Settings -> Backup & reset -> Reset phone (at the bottom select Erase all date) -> OK
Once thats complete reboot the phone to the bootloader connect fastboot usb then
Code:
fastboot oem writesecureflag 3
reboot 3 times and make sure it doesnt say "tamper detected - rebooting" and then shows TAMPERED again
That's it you can reboot the phone and install any remaining ota updates if you want. But you are now ready to return the device for repair

Hi Danny,
Thank you very much for this guide and many apologies for the late response - I've only just seen your reply.
That said I've just checked the links you posted and unfortunately the Dropbox links are no longer available - is there any chance you could re-upload them or provide an alternative link?
Thanks

CreativeNerdSam said:
Hi Danny,
Thank you very much for this guide and many apologies for the late response - I've only just seen your reply.
That said I've just checked the links you posted and unfortunately the Dropbox links are no longer available - is there any chance you could re-upload them or provide an alternative link?
Thanks
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Links are all updated, you should be good to go

CreativeNerdSam said:
Hi Danny,
Will I have to flash the firmware also? I wasn't aware i'd actually updated it - IM currently running the Revolution 70 ROM
Regards
Sam
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Wouldn't you remember if you ran a WWE RUU or flashed firmware and changed CID? Because yes, your fastboot getvar all results point to it not being a 3 phone. Did you buy the phone from 3, or are just using a 3 SIM card?
(just thought I'd ask the questions before you change your phone... Although going back to WWE is way easier than going to 3)

deeevan said:
Wouldn't you remember if you ran a WWE RUU or flashed firmware and changed CID? Because yes, your fastboot getvar all results point to it not being a 3 phone. Did you buy the phone from 3, or are just using a 3 SIM card?
(just thought I'd ask the questions before you change your phone... Although going back to WWE is way easier than going to 3)
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Hi Deevan,
Im glad you've pointed that out. In my pure ignorance and stupidity I totally forgot that I had actually got an insurance replacement of which was a refurbished device which is unlocked.
Where does this leave me in terms of going back to stock?

CreativeNerdSam said:
Hi Deevan,
Im glad you've pointed that out. In my pure ignorance and stupidity I totally forgot that I had actually got an insurance replacement of which was a refurbished device which is unlocked.
Where does this leave me in terms of going back to stock?
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We'll if it's not the original device supplied to you by H3G there's little point switching it to a H3G branded hand set.
You should the the ruu.exe guide in nkk71's guide linked at the top of mine. What reason exactly are you returning the device to stock?

CreativeNerdSam said:
Where does this leave me in terms of going back to stock?
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Code:
(bootloader) version-main: 3.62.[B]401[/B].1
(bootloader) cidnum: [B]HTC__001[/B]
These are the important bits to remember about your phone. Look for RUUs for HTC__001 and x.x.401.x. The HTC__001 RUU is the basis of nkk71's guide to going back to stock. Because that IS your phone, you don't need to go through the extra steps of changing CID back to your original one, restoring a backup etc etc. The RUU will make your phone a factory fresh HTC__001.

Danny201281 said:
We'll if it's not the original device supplied to you by H3G there's little point switching it to a H3G branded hand set.
You should the the ruu.exe guide in nkk71's guide linked at the top of mine. What reason exactly are you returning the device to stock?
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That's exactly what I thought now that i've actually seen sense. I do however need to return my phone as I have a charging port issue so I just need to go back to stock forgetting everything I mentioned about H3G.
thanks

CreativeNerdSam said:
That's exactly what I thought now that i've actually seen sense. I do however need to return my phone as I have a charging port issue so I just need to go back to stock forgetting everything I mentioned about H3G.
thanks
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47794190
Just need this then Post #3

[Q] Trying to get S-OFF, HBOOT 1.54 (mainver is empty for some reason)

so I'm trying to flash the new Venom 8.0.0 but to do that I gotta update the firmware but I can't see what firmware I have since fastboot getvar mainver gives the following results:
"mainver:
finished. total time: 0.000s"
Anyone know whats wrong?
Thanks.

Rogueaholic said:
so I'm trying to flash the new Venom 8.0.0 but to do that I gotta update the firmware but I can't see what firmware I have since fastboot getvar mainver gives the following results:
"mainver:
finished. total time: 0.000s"
Anyone know whats wrong?
Thanks.
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its an issue with flashing a custom recovery, post your fastboot getvar all please without imei and serial number and we can probably tell you what you version main is.

Rogueaholic said:
so I'm trying to flash the new Venom 8.0.0 but to do that I gotta update the firmware but I can't see what firmware I have since fastboot getvar mainver gives the following results:
"mainver:
finished. total time: 0.000s"
Anyone know whats wrong?
Thanks.
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yeah twrp had a bug that hides the mainver... I can tell you first hand if your on hboot 1.54 your software version is 2.x or 3.x at the highest
and the lollipop roms are not going to work until you update the firmware (7.x)
Flash an old Stock Rom like this >> https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=22071
and use Rumrunner to get s-off

clsA said:
yeah twrp had a bug that hides the mainver... I can tell you first hand if your on hboot 1.54 your software version is 2.x or 3.x at the highest
and the lollipop roms are not going to work until you update the firmware (7.x)
Flash an old Stock Rom like this >> https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=22071
and use Rumrunner to get s-off
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(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.54.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 4A.17.3250.14
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main:
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) serialno: xxxxx
(bootloader) imei: xxxxx
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m7_ul
(bootloader) platform: HBOOT-8064
(bootloader) modelid: PN0710000
(bootloader) cidnum: HTC__001
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 3835mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: off
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: dirty-d16dc66985
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
all: Done!
finished. total time: 0.065s
I have 4.4.3 venom rom atm if that changes anything

Rogueaholic said:
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.54.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 4A.17.3250.14
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main:
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) serialno: xxxxx
(bootloader) imei: xxxxx
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m7_ul
(bootloader) platform: HBOOT-8064
(bootloader) modelid: PN0710000
(bootloader) cidnum: HTC__001
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 3835mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: off
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: dirty-d16dc66985
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
all: Done!
finished. total time: 0.065s
I have 4.4.3 venom rom atm if that changes anything
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your phone is already s-off, you can flash any RUU you like, then update to the latest, then flash a custom recovery and then flash Venom rom if thats what you want.

Seanie280672 said:
your phone is already s-off, you can flash any RUU you like.
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Yeah I just got that one done but whenever I type
fastboot oem rebootRUU
and then fastboot flash zip 6.09.401.5-FULL_STOCK_WIPE.zip
it just says "<waiting for device>" waited for 30 minutes and nothing happened :s rebooted 5 times and tried same process every time.
Thanks for the quick responses!
EDIT: fastboot oem rebootRUU works but the fastboot flash zip doesn't.

Rogueaholic said:
Yeah I just got that one done but whenever I type
fastboot oem rebootRUU
and then fastboot flash zip 6.09.401.5-FULL_STOCK_WIPE.zip
it just says "<waiting for device>" waited for 30 minutes and nothing happened :s rebooted 5 times and tried same process every time.
Thanks for the quick responses!
EDIT: fastboot oem rebootRUU works but the fastboot flash zip doesn't.
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when you get to RUU mode, check your computer see's the phone in device manager, waiting for device is a driver problem.
and just flash straight to 7.19.401.2, follow the instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one/general/lollipop-ruu-zip-small-collection-t3053944 download much further down the page, make sure you get the right one, 3rd one up from the bottom.

Seanie280672 said:
when you get to RUU mode, check your computer see's the phone in device manager, waiting for device is a driver problem.
and just flash straight to 7.19.401.2, follow the instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one/general/lollipop-ruu-zip-small-collection-t3053944 download much further down the page, make sure you get the right one, 3rd one up from the bottom.
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Well around 10 minutes ago it randomly worked.. But you think if I flash 7.19.401.2 I could get the venom 8.0 ROM up and running?
Sorry for the stupid questions :d
EDIT: I'm retarded, sorry. Found the answer: yes
ViperOne 8.0.0 (March 8)
Re-based on 7.19.401.2
Thanks so much!

Rogueaholic said:
Well around 10 minutes ago it randomly worked.. But you think if I flash 7.19.401.2 I could get the venom 8.0 ROM up and running?
Sorry for the stupid questions :d
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not stupid, better to ask, are you after stock rom at all or just want to get your firmware up to speed ?
if you dont want stock rom at all, then no point flashing that file, just flash the firmware for it from here: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934534374
then flash twrp 2.8.5.0 recovery, copy viper to the internal storage and flash it.

M7 Sprint m7_wls - firmware/update issue

I'm having some issues with getting the firmware updated on my m7 and hoping someone can help.
I had posted some info in another thread of mine, but the thread is now over a year old so I figured I would start a new one.
First, here is my get-var output
C:\DroidTools>fastboot getvar all
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.44.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.00.20.0626
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 1.31.651.2
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno:
(bootloader) imei:
(bootloader) meid: 99000146505640
(bootloader) product: m7_wls
(bootloader) platform: HBOOT-8064
(bootloader) modelid: PN0720000
(bootloader) cidnum: SPCS_001
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 4001mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
getvar:all FAILED (status read failed (Too many links))
finished. total time: 0.094s
Not sure why the get-var didn't finish out (Too many links) ?
Anyways I tried updating the firmware with the latest I could find for the sprint variant, but I received this error.
"Target didn't report max-download-size"
sending 'zip' (45578 KB)...
OKAY [2.807s]
writing 'zip' . . .
(bootloader) zip header checking . . .
(bootloader) zip info parsing . . .
FAILED (remote: 99 unknown fail)
finished. total tim: 3.067s
I've tried a few different versions of firmware as well and still no luck.
I can just fastboot reboot bootloader and then reboot after that and I'm back to my normal stuff with no issues though.
I was also able to flash a newer twrp recovery without any hiccups.. so not sure what is up.
I am currently running AICP 12.1 but I am getting allot of crashes on random thing, and I suspect my mega-old firmware may be contributing. I also tried the last CyanogenMod that was available (13...?) but I couldn't get data and calls to work.
I also attempted to re-lock the boot-loader and tried flashing the firmware that way, but I received a different error.
"remote 12 signature verify fail"
After that I had to scramble and remember how to unlock the boot-loader again just to get my phone to boot back up lol. I haven't had my unlock file in years so that was fun.
So I'm stuck at 1.44.0000 for now. I'm starting to wonder if i have to find an older firmware first before I can jump to a newer one?
Also slightly confused on the RUU. I am already running custom recovery and custom ROM. Is updating the RUU still necessary?
All feedback and help is welcomed.
Thanks

cloud66 said:
I'm having some issues with getting the firmware updated on my m7 and hoping someone can help.
I had posted some info in another thread of mine, but the thread is now over a year old so I figured I would start a new one.
First, here is my get-var output
C:\DroidTools>fastboot getvar all
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.44.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.00.20.0626
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 1.31.651.2
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno:
(bootloader) imei:
(bootloader) meid: 99000146505640
(bootloader) product: m7_wls
(bootloader) platform: HBOOT-8064
(bootloader) modelid: PN0720000
(bootloader) cidnum: SPCS_001
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 4001mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
getvar:all FAILED (status read failed (Too many links))
finished. total time: 0.094s
Not sure why the get-var didn't finish out (Too many links) ?
Anyways I tried updating the firmware with the latest I could find for the sprint variant, but I received this error.
"Target didn't report max-download-size"
sending 'zip' (45578 KB)...
OKAY [2.807s]
writing 'zip' . . .
(bootloader) zip header checking . . .
(bootloader) zip info parsing . . .
FAILED (remote: 99 unknown fail)
finished. total tim: 3.067s
I've tried a few different versions of firmware as well and still no luck.
I can just fastboot reboot bootloader and then reboot after that and I'm back to my normal stuff with no issues though.
I was also able to flash a newer twrp recovery without any hiccups.. so not sure what is up.
I am currently running AICP 12.1 but I am getting allot of crashes on random thing, and I suspect my mega-old firmware may be contributing. I also tried the last CyanogenMod that was available (13...?) but I couldn't get data and calls to work.
I also attempted to re-lock the boot-loader and tried flashing the firmware that way, but I received a different error.
"remote 12 signature verify fail"
After that I had to scramble and remember how to unlock the boot-loader again just to get my phone to boot back up lol. I haven't had my unlock file in years so that was fun.
So I'm stuck at 1.44.0000 for now. I'm starting to wonder if i have to find an older firmware first before I can jump to a newer one?
Also slightly confused on the RUU. I am already running custom recovery and custom ROM. Is updating the RUU still necessary?
All feedback and help is welcomed.
Thanks
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The firmware.zip you are trying to flash (the one linked in the other thread) isn't signed so your phone must be s-off. Sorry I should have mentioned that earlier but didn't noticed yours was s-on.

Its actually s-off now, showing "shipped s-on"?
Not sure what that means but the bootloader is definitely unlocked.

cloud66 said:
Its actually s-off now, showing "shipped s-on"?
Not sure what that means but the bootloader is definitely unlocked.
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bootloader unlocked doesn't mean s-off. If your phone is s-off you should see "PVT SHIP S-OFF" and "Security: OFF" in your fastboot getvar all output
On a S-ON phone you can only flash signed firmware.zip and it must be done with a locked (or re-locked) bootloader
On a S-OFF phone you can flash signed or unsigned firmware.zip and the bootloader status doesn't matters (can be locked, re-locked or unlocked).
The sprint firmware linked in the other thread, the one that you are trying to flash is an unsigned zip so you need s-off first. Otherwise you can try to update the whole phone using the latest sprint RUU from htc's website, not sure it will work on hboot 1.44. Backup important files before trying, the ruu will wipe and update your rom and firmware. Btw you also need to be locked/re-locked to flash a ruu if your phone is s-on.

alray said:
bootloader unlocked doesn't mean s-off. If your phone is s-off you should see "PVT SHIP S-OFF" and "Security: OFF" in your fastboot getvar all output
On a S-ON phone you can only flash signed firmware.zip and it must be done with a locked (or re-locked) bootloader
On a S-OFF phone you can flash signed or unsigned firmware.zip and the bootloader status doesn't matters (can be locked, re-locked or unlocked).
The sprint firmware linked in the other thread, the one that you are trying to flash is an unsigned zip so you need s-off first. Otherwise you can try to update the whole phone using the latest sprint RUU from htc's website, not sure it will work on hboot 1.44. Backup important files before trying, the ruu will wipe and update your rom and firmware. Btw you also need to be locked/re-locked to flash a ruu if your phone is s-on.
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Can you help me with an M7 that has these details:
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.60.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.01.20.1225
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main:
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) serialno: xxxxxxxxxxxxx
(bootloader) imei: xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
(bootloader) meid: xxxxxxxxxxxxx
(bootloader) product: m7_wls
(bootloader) platform: HBOOT-8064
(bootloader) modelid: PN0720000
(bootloader) cidnum: 11111111
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 4305mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: off
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: dirty-91bb20e1
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
The phone won't boot and the version-main is blank. First time I'm handling an M7 since this is a friends and the guides all involve toolkits so kinda lost at the moment. Bootloader is locked
Unlocked the bootloader only to find it has TWRP and no OS

Renosh said:
Can you help me with an M7 that has these details:
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.60.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.01.20.1225
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main:
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) serialno: xxxxxxxxxxxxx
(bootloader) imei: xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
(bootloader) meid: xxxxxxxxxxxxx
(bootloader) product: m7_wls
(bootloader) platform: HBOOT-8064
(bootloader) modelid: PN0720000
(bootloader) cidnum: 11111111
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 4305mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: off
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: dirty-91bb20e1
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
The phone won't boot and the version-main is blank. First time I'm handling an M7 since this is a friends and the guides all involve toolkits so kinda lost at the moment. Bootloader is locked
Unlocked the bootloader only to find it has TWRP and no OS
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You can flash it back to stock rom using a RUU.
The latest version is here: http://dl3.htc.com/application/RUU_...691.655435036.1511537283-936972463.1506975706
Launch the .exe file with the phone in bootloader mode and showing "fastboot usb" in red
If you are not using a Windows PC you can find the .zip version of the same RUU here: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=24588232905725176
You can flash it using fastboot in ruu mode:
Code:
htc_fastboot oem rebootRUU
htc_fastboot flash zip PN071IMG_M7WLS_L50_SENSE60_SPRINT_6.23.651.10_signed.zip
htc_fastboot reboot
If you prefer to flash a custom rom instead of stock, just make sure to choose one compatible with the Sprint variant (M7WLS). Push it to your phone memory and flash it using the "install" menu from twrp.
If the phone was sim-unlocked (working on other network than Sprint) you might have to sim-unlock again after flashing a RUU.

alray said:
You can flash it back to stock rom using a RUU.
The latest version is here: http://dl3.htc.com/application/RUU_...691.655435036.1511537283-936972463.1506975706
Launch the .exe file with the phone in bootloader mode and showing "fastboot usb" in red
If you are not using a Windows PC you can find the .zip version of the same RUU here: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=24588232905725176
You can flash it using fastboot in ruu mode:
Code:
htc_fastboot oem rebootRUU
htc_fastboot flash zip PN071IMG_M7WLS_L50_SENSE60_SPRINT_6.23.651.10_signed.zip
htc_fastboot reboot
If you prefer to flash a custom rom instead of stock, just make sure to choose one compatible with the Sprint variant (M7WLS). Push it to your phone memory and flash it using the "install" menu from twrp.
If the phone was sim-unlocked (working on other network than Sprint) you might have to sim-unlock again after flashing a RUU.
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Thanks I actually already managed to fix it using this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2795856
I used the full firmware but had to install this redistributable file for RUU to work (Windows 10) after locking bootloader:
https://npackd.appspot.com/p/com.microsoft.VisualCPPRedistributable/9.0.21022.8
I'll have to search for sim unlock, crap

alray said:
bootloader unlocked doesn't mean s-off. If your phone is s-off you should see "PVT SHIP S-OFF" and "Security: OFF" in your fastboot getvar all output
On a S-ON phone you can only flash signed firmware.zip and it must be done with a locked (or re-locked) bootloader
On a S-OFF phone you can flash signed or unsigned firmware.zip and the bootloader status doesn't matters (can be locked, re-locked or unlocked).
The sprint firmware linked in the other thread, the one that you are trying to flash is an unsigned zip so you need s-off first. Otherwise you can try to update the whole phone using the latest sprint RUU from htc's website, not sure it will work on hboot 1.44. Backup important files before trying, the ruu will wipe and update your rom and firmware. Btw you also need to be locked/re-locked to flash a ruu if your phone is s-on.
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Thanks for the info. I'm going to try this sometime this week hopefully.
I've been running AICP 7.1.1 for nearly 3 weeks so far with minor hiccups now and then so i'm slightly hesitant to screw something up again :-/
I will update this as soon as I try a signed RUU from HTC.
Will a signed RUU destroy my recovery as well?
Also do I need to unlock after I flash the RUU?
Steps would be
1. relock bootloader
2. Install signed RUU
3. Relock Bootloader
4. Install TWRP
5. Install Rom
6. ?
Assuming I have these correct and everything works that is.

cloud66 said:
Thanks for the info. I'm going to try this sometime this week hopefully.
I've been running AICP 7.1.1 for nearly 3 weeks so far with minor hiccups now and then so i'm slightly hesitant to screw something up again :-/
I will update this as soon as I try a signed RUU from HTC.
Will a signed RUU destroy my recovery as well?
Also do I need to unlock after I flash the RUU?
Steps would be
1. relock bootloader
2. Install signed RUU
3. Re-unlock Bootloader (use www.htcdev.com/bootloader)
4. Install TWRP
5. Install Rom
6. ?
Assuming I have these correct and everything works that is.
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Stock recovery will overwrite twrp when flashing a RUU, not really a concern since it will take only a few minutes to reflash twrp. And yes you'll need to re-unlock the bootloader after flashing the ruu, before you can install twrp back to your recovery partition. Steps 1 to 5 above are correct.