My M7 isn't rooted, nor does it have any mods. It is and has always been 100% stock. Last week I received the OTA update to Lollipop and since then I'm experiencing a lot of problems (like so many others). But even without the problems, I just don't like Lollipop. I don't like the new notifications, I don't like the new toggles, etc. So I would like to go back to KitKat. I have found a few tutorials but all assume your M7 isn't stock. And like I said, mine is.
A few questions:
Does the fact that my M7 is still 100% stock make reverting to KitKat easier?
It's been many years since I last flashed my phone (it was a HD2) so I really don't remember what's involved. I do remember however I need the proper RUU. How do I find out which RUU I need (I'm in the Netherlands)?
Are there any tutorials that explain how to go from stock Lollipop to stock KitKat?
If these questions have been answered a thousand times before, I apologize. I just couldn't find those answers then.
Zippy1970 said:
My M7 isn't rooted, nor does it have any mods. It is and has always been 100% stock. Last week I received the OTA update to Lollipop and since then I'm experiencing a lot of problems (like so many others). But even without the problems, I just don't like Lollipop. I don't like the new notifications, I don't like the new toggles, etc. So I would like to go back to KitKat. I have found a few tutorials but all assume your M7 isn't stock. And like I said, mine is.
A few questions:
Does the fact that my M7 is still 100% stock make reverting to KitKat easier?
It's been many years since I last flashed my phone (it was a HD2) so I really don't remember what's involved. I do remember however I need the proper RUU. How do I find out which RUU I need (I'm in the Netherlands)?
Are there any tutorials that explain how to go from stock Lollipop to stock KitKat?
If these questions have been answered a thousand times before, I apologize. I just couldn't find those answers then.
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should really post this in the help and support section.
but if you are 100% pure stock then the only way you can back flash is to get s-off first, and that will cost you $25 using sunshine s-off tool, there is no other way to backflash.
also if you do decide to get s-off and go back to kitkat, your phone will constantly nagg you and give you notifications about the Lollipop update.
Seanie280672 said:
should really post this in the help and support section.
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I posted this in the General Help sections since that's where the " [GUIDE] How to Return to 100% Stock" is, as well as several other threads that are about recovering to stock. But I see a mod has already moved it to the Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting section.
but if you are 100% pure stock then the only way you can back flash is to get s-off first, and that will cost you $25 using sunshine s-off tool, there is no other way to backflash.
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Oh, ok. $25 huh? Wow.
also if you do decide to get s-off and go back to kitkat, your phone will constantly nagg you and give you notifications about the Lollipop update.
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Well, as long as I switch off the "auto check for updates" option, I should be fine.
Zippy1970 said:
I posted this in the General Help sections since that's where the " [GUIDE] How to Return to 100% Stock" is, as well as several other threads that are about recovering to stock. But I see a mod has already moved it to the Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting section.
Oh, ok. $25 huh? Wow.
Well, as long as I switch off the "auto check for updates" option, I should be fine.
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well post your fastboot getvar all without imei and serial number so we can locate the correct stock files and then get s-off using this: http://theroot.ninja/
Re $25, I did not pay for getting S-Off, I do remember the procedure was pretty much automatic and simple.
If you need to go s-off, but don't know how, pls let me know - I will look into my old files.
PS. I like the new Lollipop UI. But, power management is something that makes me think of rolling back to KitKat, too. I'm rooted and s-off, though.
zeemenshater said:
Re $25, I did not pay for getting S-Off, I do remember the procedure was pretty much automatic and simple.
If you need to go s-off, but don't know how, pls let me know - I will look into my old files.
PS. I like the new Lollipop UI. But, power management is something that makes me think of rolling back to KitKat, too. I'm rooted and s-off, though.
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Sunshine as far as I know is the only way to s-off HBOOT 1.61, 1.60, and 1.57, unless you have used it before, then its free to s-off the same device again, you only ever pay once.
and @Zippy1970 will be on 1.61 HBOOT as he has the official 100% stock update.
Seanie280672 said:
Sunshine as far as I know is the only way to s-off HBOOT 1.61, 1.60, and 1.57, unless you have used it before, then its free to s-off the same device again, you only ever pay once.
and @Zippy1970 will be on 1.61 HBOOT as he has the official 100% stock update.
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And nothing else way to S-OFF without paying? My phone is rooted and bootloader unlocked Sorry for my bad english.
xetM said:
And nothing else way to S-OFF without paying? My phone is rooted and bootloader unlocked Sorry for my bad english.
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nope, no other way, pay or live with s-on
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Sorry for making one of these but I can't find the answer to my specific situation so I'm asking for some guidance: I'm S-ON btw
When 4.3 came out, I just wiped and flashed a custom 4.3 Rom like normal not realizing that I would need the whole new firmware to be fully functional. I can't delete system apps and xpsosed installer will never stick past a reboot and other misc stuff.
Then I tried flashing the new firmware over the top of the custom 4.3 ROM. But I kept getting a ERROR 99 or something, couldn't get it to work and gave up.
Now I'm on bad boys 4.3 rom and I have no idea what firmware I'm on cause I don't see it listed anywhere in the Rom.
Now from what I've read, it's advisable to be S-OFF for all future stuff so, what steps do I need to follow in order to gain S-OFF, completely update my phone to the new 4.3 firmware, radio etc... then be able to flash a 4.3 rom and then carry on with my usual root shenanigans like normal?
I have the 1.44 hboot (May 8) so if I read correctly, there is a way. I just need all the steps laid out in front of me cause I can't figure this one out.
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Sorry for making one of these but I can't find the answer to my specific situation so I'm asking for some guidance: I'm S-ON btw
When 4.3 came out, I just wiped and flashed a custom 4.3 Rom like normal not realizing that I would need the whole new firmware to be fully functional. I can't delete system apps and xpsosed installer will never stick past a reboot and other misc stuff.
Then I tried flashing the new firmware over the top of the custom 4.3 ROM. But I kept getting a ERROR 99 or something, couldn't get it to work and gave up.
Now I'm on bad boys 4.3 rom and I have no idea what firmware I'm on cause I don't see it listed anywhere in the Rom.
Now from what I've read, it's advisable to be S-OFF for all future stuff so, what steps do I need to follow in order to gain S-OFF, completely update my phone to the new 4.3 firmware, radio etc... then be able to flash a 4.3 rom and then carry on with my usual root shenanigans like normal?
I have the 1.44 hboot (May 8) so if I read correctly, there is a way. I just need all the steps laid out in front of me cause I can't figure this one out.
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Hasoon2000's HTC ONE All-in-One Toolkit
It will guide you through this step by step
MrDowntown12 said:
Sorry for making one of these but I can't find the answer to my specific situation so I'm asking for some guidance: I'm S-ON btw
When 4.3 came out, I just wiped and flashed a custom 4.3 Rom like normal not realizing that I would need the whole new firmware to be fully functional. I can't delete system apps and xpsosed installer will never stick past a reboot and other misc stuff.
Then I tried flashing the new firmware over the top of the custom 4.3 ROM. But I kept getting a ERROR 99 or something, couldn't get it to work and gave up.
Now I'm on bad boys 4.3 rom and I have no idea what firmware I'm on cause I don't see it listed anywhere in the Rom.
Now from what I've read, it's advisable to be S-OFF for all future stuff so, what steps do I need to follow in order to gain S-OFF, completely update my phone to the new 4.3 firmware, radio etc... then be able to flash a 4.3 rom and then carry on with my usual root shenanigans like normal?
I have the 1.44 hboot (May 8) so if I read correctly, there is a way. I just need all the steps laid out in front of me cause I can't figure this one out.
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Look HERE
bigdaddy619 said:
Look HERE
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Ok thank you. So then at the end of those steps when I have achieved S-OFF, what's the next step? Cause won't I still be on old firmware?
MrDowntown12 said:
Ok thank you. So then at the end of those steps when I have achieved S-OFF, what's the next step? Cause won't I still be on old firmware?
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Yes once you get s-off you can flash the firmware manually.
Hey guys, I just bought this phone yesterday from AT&T. Just out of the box I received an OTA update, which I thought was the KK update. But no, I am stuck on android 4.1.2 and Sense 5.0, and when I try to update, all I get is a message saying that everything is up to date and there are no updates available for me.
I am on the AT&T network at the time, and my phone is completely stock, no mod whatsoever. Any ideas what is going on????
You might want to exchange for a new unit or request for them to update, for all we know applying solutions suggested by us might just void the warranty instead.
Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk
Piachnp said:
Hey guys, I just bought this phone yesterday from AT&T. Just out of the box I received an OTA update, which I thought was the KK update. But no, I am stuck on android 4.1.2 and Sense 5.0, and when I try to update, all I get is a message saying that everything is up to date and there are no updates available for me.
I am on the AT&T network at the time, and my phone is completely stock, no mod whatsoever. Any ideas what is going on????
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use this RUU to get to 4.3 >> http://androidruu.com/getdownload.p...13_10.38j.1157.04_release_334235_signed_2.exe
you need locked / relocked bootloader
being your on 4.1.2 now would be a great time to get s-off before doing the ruu update. check this guide for getting s-off
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2365506
clsA said:
being your on 4.1.2 now would be a great time to get s-off before doing the ruu update. check this guide for getting s-off
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2365506
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+1 .. do it now!
Lets say I don't do S-Off (i don't really know what that is, my earlier phone was a crappy samsung) and I do the update with the RUU, will I be able to do S-Off later???
The thing is that i don't want to void the warranty. Coming from a really bad phone, where I had to mod EVERYTHING to get it working acceptably, I would really like to settle down and be stock for a while. Of course, that feeling will probably last a few months and then I will be flashing roms every 2 days lol.
If I flash the RUU manually, that doesn't void the warranty right? I mean, its an official firmware i suppose. On the other hand, if I can only do the S-Off thing right now, i might consider staying a while longer with 4.1.2 ... after all it is not so bad.
Piachnp said:
Lets say I don't do S-Off (i don't really know what that is, my earlier phone was a crappy samsung) and I do the update with the RUU, will I be able to do S-Off later???
The thing is that i don't want to void the warranty. Coming from a really bad phone, where I had to mod EVERYTHING to get it working acceptably, I would really like to settle down and be stock for a while. Of course, that feeling will probably last a few months and then I will be flashing roms every 2 days lol.
If I flash the RUU manually, that doesn't void the warranty right? I mean, its an official firmware i suppose. On the other hand, if I can only do the S-Off thing right now, i might consider staying a while longer with 4.1.2 ... after all it is not so bad.
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Yes it is HARDER to do S-OFF on later updates.
SaHiLzZ said:
Yes it is HARDER to do S-OFF on later updates.
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Mmm I think I'll start reading more before I make any decisions. Eventually I will root and install custom rims and kernels, so I'd like to keep my options open. If it's HARD but not impossible I might upgrade and stay stock.
Would you say there's a big difference between 4.1.2 / Sense 5.0 and 4.3 / Sense 5.5 ???
It's not that hard really.. i decided to s-off when im already running a KK rom. Firewater worked like a charm.
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Gain S-Off now, and forever be happy. I never cared about OTA when I had that phone, I could run any RUU I wanted to, I changed from ATT to Dev, to GPE and back so many times. Just awesome.
JiroPrinz8 said:
It's not that hard really.. i decided to s-off when im already running a KK rom. Firewater worked like a charm.
Sent from my HTC One using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Until you get whelped..
Well, I just came over from the iPhone, but I've had an Android phone before that I rooted, but now it seems much more complicated.
Where do I start? I'd like to get the bad boy rom installed, but I don't know where to start. I have the HK version on Sprint. Any help would be appreciated.
oKersey said:
Well, I just came over from the iPhone, but I've had an Android phone before that I rooted, but now it seems much more complicated.
Where do I start? I'd like to get the bad boy rom installed, but I don't know where to start. I have the HK version on Sprint. Any help would be appreciated.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2698394
[Tutorial][Resource][Root]Unlock-Recovery-SuperSU for HTC One(M8)-Sprint-m8_whl
Here you go its actually like 5 threads below this one
dandan2980 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2698394
[Tutorial][Resource][Root]Unlock-Recovery-SuperSU for HTC One(M8)-Sprint-m8_whl
Here you go its actually like 5 threads below this one
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I saw that, but what would I do to get the bad boys rom properly installed? Would it be ready to just follow they're installation instructions completely or would it require me to do other steps prior?
oKersey said:
I saw that, but what would I do to get the bad boys rom properly installed? Would it be ready to just follow they're installation instructions completely or would it require me to do other steps prior?
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You need to follow the instructions in that thread
Unlock boot loader
Flash recovery in fastboot from PC using adb with fastboot commands
Make a nandroid/backup of your stock rom
Place the SuperSu.zip on your sdcard and flash in recovery to obtain root. If you want root on stock ROM or you can just simply flash the BadBoys ROM it already comes Rooted.
Just read the OP of threads and educate yourself on what you are doing. You can learn a lot by simply taking time to read thru things thoroughly. Maybe read the same things more than once to completely understand what you are doing.
As far as the BB ROM you are already on the HK firmware. You might wanna look into obtaining Soff it makes things easier on this phone
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Here is a link to soff it cist I think like $25 but it is well worth it. I don't know what version you are on 4.4.2 4.4.3 or 4.4.4 cause you just got this phone but read the op of this thread to see if you will be able to obtain soff
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2792487
[Android][Unlock/S-OFF] SunShine for modern Motorola & HTC devices
dandan2980 said:
You need to follow the instructions in that thread
Unlock boot loader
Flash recovery in fastboot from PC using adb with fastboot commands
Make a nandroid/backup of your stock rom
Place the SuperSu.zip on your sdcard and flash in recovery to obtain root. If you want root on stock ROM or you can just simply flash the BadBoys ROM it already comes Rooted.
Just read the OP of threads and educate yourself on what you are doing. You can learn a lot by simply taking time to read thru things thoroughly. Maybe read the same things more than once to completely understand what you are doing.
As far as the BB ROM you are already on the HK firmware. You might wanna look into obtaining Soff it makes things easier on this phone
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Here is a link to soff it cist I think like $25 but it is well worth it. I don't know what version you are on 4.4.2 4.4.3 or 4.4.4 cause you just got this phone but read the op of this thread to see if you will be able to obtain soff
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2792487
[Android][Unlock/S-OFF] SunShine for modern Motorola & HTC devices
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Alright. I was able to succesfully root my phone, but now I'm a little confused on how to get the ROM I want. I'm not willing to pay for a ROM without seeing what I need/like first, so I figured I'd try some out. I was looking at Android Rev HD. Would I be able to flash that ROM if I'm still on 4.4.2? Also, whats the best way to get any app I'd might want? Sorry for the newb questions. I'm just trying to be extra cautious.
oKersey said:
Alright. I was able to succesfully root my phone, but now I'm a little confused on how to get the ROM I want. I'm not willing to pay for a ROM without seeing what I need/like first, so I figured I'd try some out. I was looking at Android Rev HD. Would I be able to flash that ROM if I'm still on 4.4.2? Also, whats the best way to get any app I'd might want? Sorry for the newb questions. I'm just trying to be extra cautious.
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All Roms are free the only thing that cost is the S-off tool which is sunshine.
Put it this way since you are S-on you basically have to take the official OTA all the way up to 4.4.4 cause you are on 4.4.2.
If you want to flash any ROM that is based on a version other than what you are currently on you will have issues.
For example you are on 4.4.2 and have the firmware that comes with that version. Every time we receive an update on our phones are H-boot, recovery and firmware are also flashed with an ota. The only way to upgrade your firmware being S-on is to basically put stick recovery back and be 100% stick than take ota
S-OFF allows you to by pass the crappy part having to take the entire OTA. With S-Off you can flash just the firmware and or HBoot/recovery without taking the ota.
In order to run the newer Roms that are 4.4.4 you have to no if and or buts most definitely have to be on the firmware that is for 4.4.4 and also it is recommended to update your Hboot along the way cause if you aren't in the latest firmware you will have issues like no WiFi and long as hell boot times so if I was you I would S-off for 25$ before I even went past 4.4.2
dandan2980 said:
All Roms are free the only thing that cost is the S-off tool which is sunshine.
Put it this way since you are S-on you basically have to take the official OTA all the way up to 4.4.4 cause you are on 4.4.2.
If you want to flash any ROM that is based on a version other than what you are currently on you will have issues.
For example you are on 4.4.2 and have the firmware that comes with that version. Every time we receive an update on our phones are H-boot, recovery and firmware are also flashed with an ota. The only way to upgrade your firmware being S-on is to basically put stick recovery back and be 100% stick than take ota
S-OFF allows you to by pass the crappy part having to take the entire OTA. With S-Off you can flash just the firmware and or HBoot/recovery without taking the ota.
In order to run the newer Roms that are 4.4.4 you have to no if and or buts most definitely have to be on the firmware that is for 4.4.4 and also it is recommended to update your Hboot along the way cause if you aren't in the latest firmware you will have issues like no WiFi and long as hell boot times so if I was you I would S-off for 25$ before I even went past 4.4.2
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Alright, I guess I'll have to go S-Off. Once I do go S-Off, whats the proper way to get to 4.4.4? Is there a guide anywhere?
oKersey said:
Alright, I guess I'll have to go S-Off. Once I do go S-Off, whats the proper way to get to 4.4.4? Is there a guide anywhere?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2729173
[RUU][Firmware]Sprint HTC One M8 | 3.30.65x.2 | Stock Rooted ROMs | Updated 10.31.14
Here is the thread but make sure you upgrade each firmware just don't go straight to 4.4.4
There will be modifies firmwares for both M8 and HK M8 so look for yours and just make sure to read the OP very carefully. If you need more help when you get to this I will give you a hand
dandan2980 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2729173
[RUU][Firmware]Sprint HTC One M8 | 3.30.65x.2 | Stock Rooted ROMs | Updated 10.31.14
Here is the thread but make sure you upgrade each firmware just don't go straight to 4.4.4
There will be modifies firmwares for both M8 and HK M8 so look for yours and just make sure to read the OP very carefully. If you need more help when you get to this I will give you a hand
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Alright, I updated to the latest firmware, is there anything I need to know before flashing a ROM?
oKersey said:
Alright, I updated to the latest firmware, is there anything I need to know before flashing a ROM?
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Make a backup in TWRP of your current setup.
Magnum_Enforcer said:
Make a backup in TWRP of your current setup.
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Alright, that's done. Now I'm just having trouble deciding what ROM I want to use. I like a minimalist look, but nothing too barebones, and I'd definitely like bloatware to be gone. (or at least know the proper way to uninstall it)
oKersey said:
Alright, that's done. Now I'm just having trouble deciding what ROM I want to use. I like a minimalist look, but nothing too barebones, and I'd definitely like bloatware to be gone. (or at least know the proper way to uninstall it)
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Well that's entirely up to you. Just read the op and see what the ROM is all about. Flash it if its not your cup of tea than you can restore your backup and keep looking.
dandan2980 said:
Well that's entirely up to you. Just read the op and see what the ROM is all about. Flash it if its not your cup of tea than you can restore your backup and keep looking.
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Ended up getting Digitalhigh's GPE 5.0 ROM. I wasn't able to backup before I flashed the ROM though, because I did a factory wipe of all data in TWRP, and lost my backup with that. But I was able to flash the ROM succesfully, and it's running great. If I wanted to revert back to Stock ROM how would I go about doing that? Also, what about going to different Custom ROMs? And last question. Where's the best place to find some cool apps. I'd really like a one where I can download movies/tv shows if possible.
Also, thanks a million times. I think I've got the jist of things now, and feel pretty confident venturing on my own. I really appreciate everyone being patient with me.
I'm overwhelmed by all the shop speak regarding the android OS. Everything's an acronym, and everything sounds vaguely similar to everything else. Stock recovery, stock rom, stock firmware, factory reset, I'm a computer literate person, and I don't know what the difference is between any of these things, I only know that they're serious.
So here's my situation:
I have a Sprint HTC One M8, unlocked with s-off.
I have adb installed on my PC, TWRP and Super SU installed on my phone,
I need to install system updates, first to install KitKat 4.4.4, then immediately after, Lollipop.
When I go to install
my phone boots into TWRP mode
I go to update
select the update zip
swipe to flash
and get "updating partition details... failed"
I gather that I'm supposed to first restore to a stock recovery, and I think I found the correct one here, but the instructions I'm finding are very convoluted. I need to either unlock or lock my bootloader using adb. I need to flash one of the downloads on that page, but I'm not certain which one, how to flash it.
I understand that this isn't a forum for newbies, but that's just the thing, I'm not usually lost when it comes to this stuff, which makes me think many others are probablylost as well.
Can anyone clearly explain the steps I need to take, with a minimum of acronyms, to do whatever you do with a stock recovery to then be able to install Sprint updates?
I posted this question in a different way back in November and had one member keep posting unhelpful answers until the whole thread got hijacked by piggyback questions. I've also found step by step guides that each conflict with one another. One may have 5 steps and the other may have 12, and in one way or another they've always gone off the rails until they no longer seemed to apply to my use case.
If you can help, thank you.
Dr.Zee said:
I'm completely overwhelmed by all the shop speak regarding the android OS. Everything's an acronym, and everything sounds vaguely similar to everything else. Stock recovery, stock rom, stock firmware, factory reset, I don't know what the difference is between any of these things, I only know that they're serious.
So here's my situation:
I have a Sprint HTC One M8, unlocked with s-off.
I have adb installed on my PC, TWRP and Super SU installed on my phone,
I need to install system updates, first to install KitKat 4.4.4, then immediately after, Lollipop.
When I go to install
my phone boots into TWRP mode
I go to update
select the update zip
swipe to flash
and get "updating partition details... failed"
I gather that I'm supposed to first restore to a stock recovery, and I think I found the correct one here, but the instructions I'm finding are very convoluted. I need to either unlock or lock my bootloader using adb. I need to flash one of the downloads on that page, but I'm not certain which one, how to flash it.
I understand that this isn't a forum for newbies, but that's just the thing, I'm not usually lost when it comes to this stuff, which makes me think many others are probablylost as well.
Can anyone clearly explain the steps I need to take, with a minimum of acronyms, to do whatever you do with a stock recovery to then be able to install Sprint updates?
I posted this question in a different way back in November and had one member keep posting unhelpful answers until the whole thread got hijacked by piggyback questions.
If you can help, thank you.
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First things first, this is a forum for all kinds but there is a Q&A section.
On to the update.
The first thing you need to do is boot to fastboot and type "fastboot oem lock" without quotes and press enter.
The device should be locked and from there you should be able to run the RUU (ROM update utility) that comes directly from htc, no need to do the incremental updates from KK (kitkat) to LP (Lollipop) unless you are looking to do something specific on a certain radio or firmware.
No need to flash stock recovery if you run the RUU, only lock the bootloader.
The RUU files are found on the HTC website or in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2729173 and you should find the directions there, just follow the S-on procedure if you are S-ON, you would know because at this point the only way to obtain S_OFF is to pay 25$ to use the Sunshine app.
This might be able to be moved to the Q&A by a mod and there are plenty of users and devs around here willing to help, just ask questions and try to follow the directions first.
dopy25 said:
First things first, this is a forum for all kinds but there is a Q&A section.
On to the update.
The first thing you need to do is boot to fastboot and type "fastboot oem lock" without quotes and press enter.
The device should be locked and from there you should be able to run the RUU (ROM update utility) that comes directly from htc, no need to do the incremental updates from KK (kitkat) to LP (Lollipop) unless you are looking to do something specific on a certain radio or firmware.
The RUU files are found on the HTC website or in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2729173 and you should find the directions there, just follow the S-on procedure if you are S-ON, you would know because at this point the only way to obtain S_OFF is to pay 25$ to use the Sunshine app.
This might be able to be moved to the Q&A by a mod and there are plenty of users and devs around here willing to help, just ask questions and try to follow the directions first.
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Thank you very much, I'll run through these steps.
Question, I installed a couple firmware patches after I got s-off. when this is finished, will those be overwritten? Will my phone still be s-off, or would I have to pay to have that done again?
Dr.Zee said:
Thank you very much, I'll run through these steps.
Question, I installed a couple firmware patches after I got s-off. when this is finished, will those be overwritten? Will my phone still be s-off, or would I have to pay to have that done again?
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So you are S-OFF, OK.
No, the S_OFF is tracked by the device I believe, and would still be able to be used without having to pay again. I have read that many places.
I would not do the full RUU if you are s-off, but the thread I linked has zips to flash firmwares and roms and keep S_OFF. I am still on so I have no experience with S-OFF but I would not lock the bootloader until another s-off user confirms.
dopy25 said:
So you are S-OFF, OK.
No, the S_OFF is tracked by the device I believe, and would still be able to be used without having to pay again. I have read that many places.
I would not do the full RUU if you are s-off, but the thread I linked has zips to flash firmwares and roms and keep S_OFF. I am still on so I have no experience with S-OFF but I would not lock the bootloader until another s-off user confirms.
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I got a little wreckless and just went ahead and tried it. Everything worked. I'm running Lollipop, I still have S-off, and I just re-rooted through the HTC dev program. The firmware patches I installed were overwritten, but, you can't have everything.
Thank you very much, I'd been dealing with system update messages for months.
Dr.Zee said:
I got a little wreckless and just went ahead and tried it. Everything worked. I'm running Lollipop, I still have S-off, and I just re-rooted through the HTC dev program. The firmware patches I installed were overwritten, but, you can't have everything.
Thank you very much, I'd been dealing with system update messages for months.
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What do you mean by patches? Just specific bits of firmware? I don't really know of any benefits to having specific bootloader or hboot or radio over another. It used to matter back in the day but I think it is best to have the most updated if you are going to run a newer ROM anyway.
Also, if you are S-OFF you can always downgrade any of them at any time. So if any of the patches you had before gave you any benefits you can always run them again.
Glad you got it taken care of. On any note, if you muck something up you can always run the RUU to get back to stock. HTC did us a huge favor with those.
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What do you mean by patches? Just specific bits of firmware? I don't really know of any benefits to having specific bootloader or hboot or radio over another. It used to matter back in the day but I think it is best to have the most updated if you are going to run a newer ROM anyway.
Also, if you are S-OFF you can always downgrade any of them at any time. So if any of the patches you had before gave you any benefits you can always run them again.
Glad you got it taken care of. On any note, if you muck something up you can always run the RUU to get back to stock. HTC did us a huge favor with those.
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It's a patch that adds Harmon Kardon sound. Then I incorrectly remembered an app that enables Snapdragon audio (which is far superior to HK sound) but that's not firmware, you just need a rooted phone to be able to drop it into the system folder.
So Im no noob to android nor the rom/rooting crap. But i come from nexus devices and we all know how super simple those are to use and return to stock. I dont understand the HTC crap. I bought this m9 and thought it was going to be dev friendly like nexus's are but I was wrong. This is what I did. Unlocked bootloader, flashed TWRP (and before I made the backup, I set it to r/w) then i made a stock backup that was set on R/W and did some other things like flashing CM etc.. My question is, if i wanted to return to stock and be able to receive OTAs, what must I do. Would downloading a stock nandroid from here be enough or must I run an RUU(which i dont understand). Also, I still have S-ON and have not modified that. If read some guides but Im still confused. Nothing like a nexus. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks (tmobile USA)
bynarie said:
So Im no noob to android nor the rom/rooting crap. But i come from nexus devices and we all know how super simple those are to use and return to stock. I dont understand the HTC crap. I bought this m9 and thought it was going to be dev friendly like nexus's are but I was wrong. This is what I did. Unlocked bootloader, flashed TWRP (and before I made the backup, I set it to r/w) then i made a stock backup that was set on R/W and did some other things like flashing CM etc.. My question is, if i wanted to return to stock and be able to receive OTAs, what must I do. Would downloading a stock nandroid from here be enough or must I run an RUU(which i dont understand). Also, I still have S-ON and have not modified that. If read some guides but Im still confused. Nothing like a nexus. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks (tmobile USA)
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Your best bet is to run the RUU exe from your pc, its very simple and takes about 10 min. It wipes everything and put you back to 100% stock.
it will not change your unlocked bootloader or S-on/S-off. keep in mind since you are S-on you can only use the RUU for the current version that is on your phone, you cant go back to earlier version
you can get the RUU's here
also the get OTA you have to be unrooted, and have stock recovery
Hope this helps
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Your best bet is to run the RUU exe from your pc, its very simple and takes about 10 min. It wipes everything and put you back to 100% stock.
it will not change your unlocked bootloader or S-on/S-off. keep in mind since you are S-on you can only use the RUU for the current version that is on your phone, you cant go back to earlier version
you can get the RUU's here
also the get OTA you have to be unrooted, and have stock recovery
Hope this helps
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So, if I S-off I can run an RUU for any version, even the newest? And as long as I have stock recovery/unrooted I will be able to get OTA? Its that easy? Thanks for the help