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Trouble with ONE

I'm having trouble with my phone. I am not a n00b, but i wouldn't call myself a professional either.
I've tried both revone and moonshine to root and flash a custom recovery and S-OFF, and none of them are having any success
I'm guessing i need recovery to work in order to flash the root files.
Every time i try flash the TWRP recovery (2.6), the CMD window reports success, but when the phone tries to boot into the recovery, all i get is a quick flash of a screen that looks like the one with the red warnings at the bottom, and then it reboots again going straight to my home screen
Take a look at my phone stats below, and let me know if it's compatible or not with current root/recovery/S-Off methods
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.44.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 4A.14.3250.13
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 1.29.980.17
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno: HT364W906325
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m7_ul
(bootloader) platform: HBOOT-8064
(bootloader) modelid: PN0714000
(bootloader) cidnum: HTC__039
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 4292mV
(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: 0.044s

OneCheekyDevil said:
I'm having trouble with my phone. I am not a n00b, but i wouldn't call myself a professional either.
I've tried both revone and moonshine to root and flash a custom recovery and S-OFF, and none of them are having any success
I'm guessing i need recovery to work in order to flash the root files.
Every time i try flash the TWRP recovery (2.6), the CMD window reports success, but when the phone tries to boot into the recovery, all i get is a quick flash of a screen that looks like the one with the red warnings at the bottom, and then it reboots again going straight to my home screen
Take a look at my phone stats below, and let me know if it's compatible or not with current root/recovery/S-Off methods
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.44.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 4A.14.3250.13
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 1.29.980.17
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m7_ul
(bootloader) platform: HBOOT-8064
(bootloader) modelid: PN0714000
(bootloader) cidnum: HTC__039
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 4292mV
(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: 0.044s
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In fastboot have you tried running
Code:
fastboot erase cache
then try rebooting into recovery?
Also you might want to clear out your serial number that you posted

Flash the recovery until you can see the tampered string
However, go s-off before flash the custom recovery, revone method don't need this

I have the same problem, going to try some of the above see if anything helps. Whats the recomended method.. what ive done so far
1) unlocked bootloader (shows unlocked)
2) flashed recovery
3) erased cache
Booting recovery essentially shows a screen flash (text that i cant read) and then boots the phone as normal. Do i need to worry about S-OFF ? as i didn't when i had a HTC one before (this is my second device)

Erasing cache didn't help.
I've tried using revone to S-Off, but i either get error -2 or error -6.
Really frustrating not knowing what those error codes mean to know what i need to change to have some success :/
With moonshine, i get about 2-3 reboots in, and then it fails telling me to unlock the bootloader with HTC - WHICH I ALREADY HAVE!!!
When i left my OneX because i couldn't S-OFF it, and went to the ONE, i thought S-OFF would've been as easy as it was with my Desire... obviously not

Thing is, i dont consider myself a Pro, but ive unlocked and flashed roms/recoveries on a fair number of android phones. I've had 2 HTC one's (this one, and a white one before it) the same process worked fine for the first HTC one - this one (recently bought) isnt having any of it.
Wondering if there is a problem with recent versions - same issue with OpenRecovery and Clockwork TOuch. The HTC one i have is a black 32GB asian model (ordered through mobility.com.au this week)

Everyone have the Tampered string?

Tampered string ? when ? usually i see that string when i'm booting a custom recovery. In this case the screen isnt on long enough to boot it, it's literally a flash of red text (fraction of a second) then it boots back into normal boot.
When should i see the tampered that you mention ?

When you will flash the recovery, you will see in bootloader screen the ****TAMPERED**** String.
IF you don't have this, you don't have the recovery installed.

Hmmm....
Something flashes very quickly before rebooting normally when i try to boot into recovery after a successful flash (aparently)
Dont think it's the TAMPERED string.
There's about 4-5 lines of red text at the bottom that comes up too quickly to read any of it.
I have the 64Gb version.
Android: 4.1.2
Software: 1.29.980.17
Kernel: 3.4.10-gcf4caea
[email protected] #1
In the HBOOT screen, it says the build date is May 3 2013

Strange, if you will flash the 2.5 version of the TWRP, it will work fine?

Guich said:
When you will flash the recovery, you will see in bootloader screen the ****TAMPERED**** String.
IF you don't have this, you don't have the recovery installed.
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My bootloader says ' *** UNLOCKED ***' and obviously 'FASTBOOT USB' in bed.
Dont see tampered anywhere...on it.
When i try to go to boot recovery screen goes back, flash of 'some text' too fast to read' then back to normal HTC boot and back to normal boot.

acantril said:
My bootloader says ' *** UNLOCKED ***' and obviously 'FASTBOOT USB' in bed.
Dont see tampered anywhere...on it.
When i try to go to boot recovery screen goes back, flash of 'some text' too fast to read' then back to normal HTC boot and back to normal boot.
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So, try to reflash the recovery until you will see tampered in the top of the screen

How many times ? i think i've spam flashed it maybe 30 times ? no tampered.

I was trying the 2.5 version initially, with no luck.
The process i'm doing from home screen is:
ADB REBOOT BOOTLOADER
(it reboots into bootloader. wait for fastboot-usb)
FASTBOOT FLASH RECOVERY OPENRECOVERY-TWRP-2.5.0.0-M7.IMG
sending 'recovery' (8006 KB)
OKAY [ 1.232s ]
writing 'recovery'
OKAY [ 0.064s ]
finished. total time: 1.872s
FASTBOOT ERASE CACHE (just in case measure)
erasing 'cache'
OKAY [ 0.062s ]
finished. total time: 0.062s
FASTBOOT REBOOT-BOOTLOADER
wait for phone to reboot to bootloader
select bootloader
select recovery
white HTC screen shows
something flashes quickly
phone switches off and switches back on to boot normally
no recovery

Waiit people, do you have fastboot on into the Settings -> Battery?

Ooops
feel like a n00b now.
When i first got the phone, i had switched it off.
Then i unlocked the bootloader via HTC.
Didn't realise when it factory wiped the phone, it'd be resetting the fastboot. (well DUH!)
NOW i have the tampered on the top! (dont mind the excitement here - it means i'm one step closer)
and we have success!!!!!!
GUICH, if you were here, i'd shmooch you!
Thanks for all your help and patience.
Maybe now i might be able to root and S-OFF the phone.
Have to feed my 4 month old who's been crying for my attention the last 30 mins, and then pick up the wife from work.
Will report back tonight if i have any troubles or successes.
Thanks again

Fastboot is OFF in settings -> Battery for me...
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OneCheekyDevil said:
I was trying the 2.5 version initially, with no luck.
The process i'm doing from home screen is:
ADB REBOOT BOOTLOADER
(it reboots into bootloader. wait for fastboot-usb)
FASTBOOT FLASH RECOVERY OPENRECOVERY-TWRP-2.5.0.0-M7.IMG
sending 'recovery' (8006 KB)
OKAY [ 1.232s ]
writing 'recovery'
OKAY [ 0.064s ]
finished. total time: 1.872s
FASTBOOT ERASE CACHE (just in case measure)
erasing 'cache'
OKAY [ 0.062s ]
finished. total time: 0.062s
FASTBOOT REBOOT-BOOTLOADER
wait for phone to reboot to bootloader
select bootloader
select recovery
white HTC screen shows
something flashes quickly
phone switches off and switches back on to boot normally
no recovery
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Exactly the same for me, and i have fastboot OFF in settings battery.
Edit : Ok this is v.odd, turned fastboot off and on again, no change. Then did a hard reset on phone (as in press and hold power), then it booted back up, then dod ./adb reboot recovery and it went into recovery fine. Seems like the Fastboot was stuck on ON somehow ?

[SOLVED] Is there NO solution for my bootloader stuck HTC One with s-on?

So I think I've pretty much bricked my phone here. Where do I start?
I can only go into Bootloader. I have S-On and its relocked.
I can't S-off because I'm stuck in boot loader ....
I can't Unlock because I'm stuck in boot loader....
I can't even flash an RUU because its S-ON
The ONLY thing I can do is fastboot commands....Is there any way I can fastboot command to s-off? Any solutions? I was trying to make this stock to give the phone to my mom but I think I'm screwed

fifaman said:
So I think I've pretty much bricked my phone here. Where do I start?
I can only go into Bootloader. I have S-On and its relocked.
I can't S-off because I'm stuck in boot loader ....
I can't Unlock because I'm stuck in boot loader....
I can't even flash an RUU because its S-ON
The ONLY thing I can do is fastboot commands....Is there any way I can fastboot command to s-off? Any solutions? I was trying to make this stock to give the phone to my mom but I think I'm screwed
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You can run a RUU with S-ON! The big question is there a RUU for your phone? Post a fastboot getvar all except for imei and serialno!

(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.56.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 4A.25.3263.21
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main 4.19.401.11
(bootloader) version-misc: PUT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
(bootloader) imei: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
(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: 4234mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: dirty-4dab9d12
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
all: Done!
finished. total time: 0.097
majmoz said:
You can run a RUU with S-ON! The big question is there a RUU for your phone? Post a fastboot getvar all except for imei and serialno!
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fifaman said:
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.56.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 4A.25.3263.21
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main 4.19.401.11
(bootloader) version-misc: PUT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
(bootloader) imei: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
(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: 4234mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: dirty-4dab9d12
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
all: Done!
finished. total time: 0.097
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Here is a RUU 4.11.401.11.zip that you can flash in fastboot. If you have an issue running the RUU then flash this firmware 4.11.401.11 first. These are the commands to flash both the RUU & firmware after booting into bootloader/FASTBOOT USB:
Code:
fastboot oem rebootRUU
Should see silver HTC logo
Code:
fastboot flash zip <name of file.zip>
The first time you issue this command merely sets up phone to receive the RUU or firmware, it will fail you have to issue the exact command again.
Code:
fastboot flash zip <name of file.zip>
The green status bar may not go all the way to 100%, if it is complete in the cmd window wait a few seconds then proceed.
Code:
fastboot reboot

majmoz said:
first. These are the commands to flash both the RUU & firmware after booting into bootloader/FASTBOOT USB:
Code:
fastboot oem rebootRUU
Should see silver HTC logo
Code:
fastboot flash zip <name of file.zip>
The first time you issue this command merely sets up phone to receive the RUU or firmware, it will fail you have to issue the exact command again.
Code:
fastboot flash zip <name of file.zip>
The green status bar may not go all the way to 100%, if it is complete in the cmd window wait a few seconds then proceed.
Code:
fastboot reboot
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So I tried what you said (including the stock wipe firmware) but every time it says:
writing 'zip'...
(bootloader) signature checking...
FAILED (remote: 12 signature verify fail)
finished. total time: 85.644s
I don't know why but I seem to keep getting this 12 signature verify fail....

fifaman said:
So I tried what you said (including the stock wipe firmware) but every time it says:
writing 'zip'...
(bootloader) signature checking...
FAILED (remote: 12 signature verify fail)
finished. total time: 85.644s
I don't know why but I seem to keep getting this 12 signature verify fail....
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Let try this version RUU 5.11.401.10.zip and firmware.

majmoz said:
Let try this version
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This may be a dumb question but just to confirm, you want me to flash the firmware first, THEN the RUU right?

@majmoz
Hey so I tried the firmware, and it worked! Flashed it BUT when I tried your RUU file, it said the same 12 signature verify fail

fifaman said:
This may be a dumb question but just to confirm, you want me to flash the firmware first, THEN the RUU right?
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They may not run since you are S-ON and I don't know if they are signed. I am trying to find a RUU.exe for you. Failing that, do you have a linux machine or MAC? If not, you can run linux off a USB FAQ Q5. Linux doesn't do all of the check that Win performs.

@majmoz
I have a Mac which would be much easier and I don't have Linux.... but I can create a USB Linux based on what I see from that link...
Which one should I use?

fifaman said:
@majmoz
I have a Mac which would be much easier and I don't have Linux.... but I can create a USB Linux based on what I see from that link...
Which one should I use?
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Since you have a Mac use it. Just use the information from Q#3 in the guide to get the correct syntax.

@majmoz
hey so I tried it on my mac, did it all correctly.
But it comes down to this again:
(boot loader) signature checking...
FAILED (remote: 12 Signature verify fail)

fifaman said:
@majmoz
hey so I tried it on my mac, did it all correctly.
But it comes down to this again:
(boot loader) signature checking...
FAILED (remote: 12 Signature verify fail)
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Since the firmware worked did you try to reboot the phone?
I'm not clear on what caused your issue? What rom was the phone on before you decided to go back to stock? Did you perform the unlock procedure the first time? If so, do you still have the Unlock_code.bin? If not, according to the procedure you need mostly fastboot to unlock your phone.

@majmoz
Yes I did reboot the phone using the command when I used the first firmware.
I was on Cyanogenmod 11 before. I did perform the unlock procedure the first time and YES I do still have the unlock_code.bin
Right now its on Relocked...
Is there any way I can use this unlock_code.bin to Unlock it? I tried on my mac and it said <error: cannot load 'token'> when I tried to <./fastboot flash unlock token Unlock_code.bin>
Sorry for giving you so much trouble...

@majmoz
So maybe I could be doing this wrong or perhaps the RUU file is the wrong one?
Because I'm able to flash the firmware fine and when I enter the reboot command....it reboots but doesn't go into boot loader, its just a black screen. Then I hold down the power and volume down and it goes into boot loader mode....And I repeat the process for the RUU you gave me and it says the same 12 signature verify fail.
What exactly is supposed to show when I flash the initial firmware? because my phone seems to turn off....and I have to hold down power and volume down for 15 seconds (the home and back button flashes a few times, then it goes into boot loader)

fifaman said:
@majmoz
Yes I did reboot the phone using the command when I used the first firmware.
I was on Cyanogenmod 11 before. I did perform the unlock procedure the first time and YES I do still have the unlock_code.bin
Right now its on Relocked...
Is there any way I can use this unlock_code.bin to Unlock it? I tried on my mac and it said <error: cannot load 'token'> when I tried to <./fastboot flash unlock token Unlock_code.bin>
Sorry for giving you so much trouble...
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You might have to go through the procedure again since you changed your firmware.
So, I guess the phone is working but you want to go back to stock? If you can get it unlocked again, then you could install TWRP and flash this Guru Reset 5.11.401.10. This will get you back to stock, at the end it will ask if you want to root or not choose do not root and it will install the stock recovery. Then you could relock the bootloader and you are done!

@majmoz
OH MY GOD! I Unlocked it!! It worked holy hell you're amazing!
Now I've downloaded TWRP...How do I install this?
majmoz said:
You might have to go through the procedure again since you changed your firmware.
So, I guess the phone is working but you want to go back to stock? If you can get it unlocked again, then you could install TWRP and flash this Guru Reset 5.11.401.10. This will get you back to stock, at the end it will ask if you want to root or not choose do not root and it will install the stock recovery. Then you could relock the bootloader and you are done!
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fifaman said:
@majmoz
So maybe I could be doing this wrong or perhaps the RUU file is the wrong one?
Because I'm able to flash the firmware fine and when I enter the reboot command....it reboots but doesn't go into boot loader, its just a black screen. Then I hold down the power and volume down and it goes into boot loader mode....And I repeat the process for the RUU you gave me and it says the same 12 signature verify fail.
What exactly is supposed to show when I flash the initial firmware? because my phone seems to turn off....and I have to hold down power and volume down for 15 seconds (the home and back button flashes a few times, then it goes into boot loader)
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When you run the firmware and you use the fastboot reboot command the phone should reboot into the OS. If you use the fastboot reboot-bootloader command the phone should reboot into the bootloader.
Did the black screen have a red triangle in it?
Cyanogenmod 11 does a job on the phone and unfortunately it sometimes takes a RUU to correct it.
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fifaman said:
@majmoz
OH MY GOD! I Unlocked it!! It worked holy hell you're amazing!
Now I've downloaded TWRP...How do I install this?
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In bootloader/FASTBOOT USB:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery <name of recovery.img>
fastboot erase cache
fastboot reboot-bootloader

@majmoz
Okay so you're amazing. I installed TWRP and it works, which gives me some relief. Now the only problem is, how do I get the Guru Reset on my phone? I can't seem to drop it in using android file transfer. Any solutions?

fifaman said:
@majmoz
Okay so you're amazing. I installed TWRP and it works, which gives me some relief. Now the only problem is, how do I get the Guru Reset on my phone? I can't seem to drop it in using android file transfer. Any solutions?
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Here is the entire procedure you have already got most of it complete.
Originally posted by @alrayHTC ONE M7_U/M7_UL - ADB PUSH & FLASH A ROM - DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS
Prerequisites:
You need ADB and FASTBOOT on your computer,
either by installing the Android SDK or Minimal ADB and FASTBOOT
You need to know how to start a fastboot/adb command prompt:
To open a command window prompt, in Windows go to Start Menu --> ''Run'' then type cmd. Change the directory to the ADB folder on your machine:
If using the default install location for the SDK:
Code:
cd C:\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-<DATE>\sdk\platform-tools
If using the default install location of Minimal ADB and FASTBOOT:
Code:
cd C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot
Or hold left shift + right click a blank space inside the folder where adb and fastboot are located and select ''Open command window here'' from the contextual menu.
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You need TWRP recovery on your device.
We still recommend to use version 2.6.3.3 for all roms
except if another version is specified in the rom OP.
Use 2.7.1.1+ for roms that require "block:by-name" support (CM11)
Unlock bootloader if not already unlocked:
Thanks to Electroz for the video tutorial
Flash TWRP Recovery:
Make sure the recovery.img file is in the same folder where adb and fastboot are located
(C:\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-<DATE>\sdk\platform-tools or C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot)
reboot phone in bootloader mode
Flash the recovery:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery name_of_recovery.img
fastboot erase cache
fastboot reboot-bootloader
You need your HTC drivers correctly installed on your PC:
If not, follow this guide (thanks to nkk71):
originally from @nkk71: [GUIDE] [02-MAR-2014] nkk71's SuperGUIDE to returning 100% back to stock
follow the below instructions to fix
Open "Device Manager" -> select the unknown "One" -> right-click -> "Update Driver Software ..." -> "Browse my computer" -> "Let me pick" -> "Android USB Devices" -> select "My HTC ..." -> install that
just in case, HTC Drivers can be found here: [Drivers] HTC Drivers for Windows - Several Versions (credits to @mdmower)
though you should already have them since you have been using your phone anyways
for those who like a visual guide:
okay so I did a fastboot boot command, and as you can see it didnt install correct driver
Open "Device Manager"
there's the culprit
right click and Update Driver Software
select Browse my computer for driver software
select Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer
select Android USB Devices
select My HTC ... (if you have more than one version, choose the latest)
warning, select Yes
successful installation
now it looks better
and can confirm:
Code:
C:\ADB3>[B]adb devices[/B]
List of devices attached
HTxxxxxxxxxx recovery
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Procedure:
Make sure the ROM you want to flash is in the same folder where ADB and FASTBOOT are.
(C:\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-<DATE>\sdk\platform-tools or C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot)
Here is a list of the HTC M7 roms. Some other roms can be found here.
Connect your phone to computer using usb cable
(if not using the official HTC USB calble, make sure
you are using a USB data cable and not only a charging
cable. Data cables have 4 contacts: 5V, GND, DATA+, DATA-.
Charging cable only have 5V and GND contact and will not work)
Reboot phone in recovery mode (TWRP):
If phone is booted in OS:
Code:
adb reboot recovery
if not booted or bootlooping, hold power button + volume down until phone boot in bootloader mode
then select BOOTLOADER then RECOVERY using volume up/down to navigate and power button to select.
Make sure your phone is booted in TWRP main menu:
transfer the rom to your /sdcard folder:
Code:
adb push name_of_rom.zip /sdcard/
Wait for the zip file to transfer, this can take several minutes (5-15) and there is no progress bar, the command prompt will be unresponsive for that duration. When the command prompt is responsive again and display how much bytes transferred in X seconds, the transfer is completed:
In TWRP main menu, select ''INSTALL''
Browse the installation menu and select your rom zip file inside /sdcard folder:
Swipe to confirm you want to flash the rom
Reboot phone
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[Q] Possible Hard Brick. How can I fix it?

Dear XDA-Developers Forum,
I require your help fixing my HTC One M7.
When I tried to use an RUU to set it back to stock firmware the RUU.exe returned error 155. Maybe I did something wrong. I have some experience flashing different phones but I'm not a pro like most people here..
Anyway, the phone hung at the black screen with the HTC logo. At some point I managed to reconnect to the bootloader and Fastboot commands were still available. I tried using Fastboot to verify I had the correct RUU which to all appearance was the case. After trying to reboot to system the phone is stuck in a loop. It displays the CM logo from the ROM it had previously installed.
From here, I'm stuck. Power button does not work, combinations to go into bootloader don't work. The only thing that does work is holding power and vol+ and vol- at the same time. This makes the phone reboot (showing white HTC screen with green logo). After a few seconds I am however stuck with the CM logo.
Is there a way to fix this?
Some additional info on my device:
HBoot 1.55
Bootloader unlocked
S-ON (although that's strange cause I had it turned off before)
CM 10.2 installed
TWRP 2.8.5.0
I hope someone has a solution. Of course all drivers and software are up to date and I have backup of my relevent data. I fear that I will need to get a replacement since extensive Google-Search would not yield a solution so far. It could be I'm just not educated enough to understand.
Best regards
Nick

Little Update
Without any chance of turning the device off and re-entering bootloader or recovery I waited until the battery finally died.
I plugged it into the wall charger. I was then finally able to start to the bootloader. It looked very usual. The security alert had disappeared and it was in HBoot mode.
I went on and selected factory reset guessing this to be the easiest and quite likely solution to the bootloop. TWRP started but showed a number of mounting errors and did not finish the operation. After auto-restart I'm back at the bootloop from the start.
Waiting for the battery to die again...
Any suggestions what I should do next?

DNK83 said:
Without any chance of turning the device off and re-entering bootloader or recovery I waited until the battery finally died.
I plugged it into the wall charger. I was then finally able to start to the bootloader. It looked very usual. The security alert had disappeared and it was in HBoot mode.
I went on and selected factory reset guessing this to be the easiest and quite likely solution to the bootloop. TWRP started but showed a number of mounting errors and did not finish the operation. After auto-restart I'm back at the bootloop from the start.
Waiting for the battery to die again...
Any suggestions what I should do next?
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Error 155 means your using the wrong RUU
You don't need to keep waiting for the battery to die, hold down the volume down button and the power button together, keep them held down, the captive lights on the bottom will flash about 15 times, when the phone goes off, let go of the power button only, the phone should now boot to the bootloader.
post your fastboot getvar all without imei and serial number please, anyone here needs more info about your phone before we can help and this will tell us all everything we need to know.

Hello,
thanks for your reply.
I have tried holding the power button and vol- together. Even after more than 30 seconds the phone does not react and keeps on showing the CM logo.
Sorry, for not providing more information. I would've posted the getvar info before but was not able to connect through fastboot.
Will do once the battery is charged enough for the next try.

After the battery dying and charging a little bit I was able to go into fastboot mode. The loader screen was showing "fastboot usb". Trying to obtain the variables yields:
C:\fastboot>fastboot getvar (all)
getvarall) FAILED (remote: unknown command)
finished. total time: 0.016s

DNK83 said:
After the battery dying and charging a little bit I was able to go into fastboot mode. The loader screen was showing "fastboot usb". Trying to obtain the variables yields:
C:\fastboot>fastboot getvar (all)
getvarall) FAILED (remote: unknown command)
finished. total time: 0.016s
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take the brackets off the all () the command is fastboot getvar all

DNK83 said:
After the battery dying and charging a little bit I was able to go into fastboot mode. The loader screen was showing "fastboot usb". Trying to obtain the variables yields:
C:\fastboot>fastboot getvar (all)
getvarall) FAILED (remote: unknown command)
finished. total time: 0.016s
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Why the brackets () in "fastboot getvar (all)" ? The command is "fastboot getvar all" without the quotes.

C:\fastboot>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: 3.62.206.1
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno:
(bootloader) imei:
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m7_ul
(bootloader) platform: HBOOT-8064
(bootloader) modelid: PN0710000
(bootloader) cidnum: O2___102
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 3684mV
(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: 0.047s

alray said:
Why the brackets () in "fastboot getvar (all)" ? The command is "fastboot getvar all" without the quotes.
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The brackets are added because I'm tired and kinda angry.

DNK83 said:
C:\fastboot>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: 3.62.206.1
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno:
(bootloader) imei:
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m7_ul
(bootloader) platform: HBOOT-8064
(bootloader) modelid: PN0710000
(bootloader) cidnum: O2___102
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 3684mV
(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: 0.047s
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first of all I recommend you flash twrp 2.8.6.0 from here, it will make life easier for you: https://dl.twrp.me/m7/twrp-2.8.6.0-m7.img.html
fastboot flash recovery (name of recovery).img
fastboot erase cache
fastboot reboot-bootloader
then enter twrp, and create a very simple backup, just something like boot or cache.
now plug your phone into the computer, it should open on your computer as this version of twrp supports MTP, navigate to the TWRP backup folder on your phone and delete the backup file from the folder (just the backup file itself, none of the folders) it will be in TWRP/BACKUP/PHONE SERIAL NUMBER/DATE AND OTHER DIGITS/ delete the file in here and replace with the files in this zip (make sure you extract the zip first): https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95897840722646676
now unplug your phone and restore the backup.

The installation of TWRP worked fine. Trying to make the simple backup yields a bunch of failed attempts to mount.

DNK83 said:
The installation of TWRP worked fine. Trying to make the simple backup yields a bunch of failed attempts to mount.
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in that case, select wipe, and then format data button, type yes to confirm, when done, select reboot to recovery for change to take effect, it will say no OS installed, just ignore it, it will also ask you if you would like to install super SU, select do not install, when the phone boots back to recovery, try backup again.

Okay.
I formatted the card and was able to do the backup. I was neither notified of a missing OS nor asked if I wanted to Install Super SU. Reboot to Recovery worked normal.
Plugging the phone into my computer does not yield a connection that I could use to copy files.

DNK83 said:
Okay.
I formatted the card and was able to do the backup. I was neither notified of a missing OS nor asked if I wanted to Install Super SU. Reboot to Recovery worked normal.
Plugging the phone into my computer does not yield a connection that I could use to copy files.
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make sure you are on the recovery main screen when you plug the phone into your computer, no sub menu's.
If it still doesn't appear on your computer, double check your device manager to make sure its showing in there correctly.

A "Google Nexus ADB Interface" is listed. Is that what we're looking for?
Btw: many thanks for the help so far. It's becoming quite exciting right now.

DNK83 said:
A "Google Nexus ADB Interface" is listed. Is that what we're looking for?
Btw: many thanks for the help so far. It's becoming quite exciting right now.
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Strange, it should look like this pict below, I'm using a HTC One M8, with the latest TWRP, but its the same thing as yours, as I previously had the M7.
try uninstall, that driver and then manually install the correct driver.
check Question 2 here on how to manually force the driver: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52135024&postcount=2

I have tried re-installing the HTC driver. So far no results. Did you want me to remove this ADB thing from the device manager? I am rebooting quickly to see if Win7 is the problem.

DNK83 said:
I have tried re-installing the HTC driver. So far no results. Did you want me to remove this ADB thing from the device manager? I am rebooting quickly to see if Win7 is the problem.
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yes, just right click that other driver and uninstall it, then reboot.
I just download HTC sync manager and install that for my drivers, then just uninstall HTC sync, you will see the driver package which comes with sync manager just above it, leave that one alone, never had a problem with it.

The hardware detection ran when I plugged the phone in. The device is again listed as "Google Nexus ADB Device"
I have a package installed named "Minimal ADB and Fastboot Version 1.2". This is probably the reason why my phone is listed this way right now...uninstall?

DNK83 said:
The hardware detection ran when I plugged the phone in. The device is again listed as "Google Nexus ADB Device"
I have a package installed named "Minimal ADB and Fastboot Version 1.2". This is probably the reason why my phone is listed this way right now...uninstall?
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strange, ive never seen it appear like that.
ive attached my adb and fastboot files below if you want to use those, maybe yours came with the google nexus driver.

Rooting Problems

Hi guys I'm sure you've seen this type of thread a million times.
Anyway I tried to root my phone everything was going fine had TWRP ask if I wanted to install SU said yes and then got stuck on the dreaded boot loop.
After probably pressing things I shouldn't of I appear now to have no OS on my phone.
I found a video that said I can download an RUU but I can't find a link that works for the one I need.
I also found a video that suggested using ADB but that doesn't detect my phone when I use ADB Device in a command prompt.
Any help would be appreciated It might need dumbing down for me
I can get into fastboot and recovery from my phone and I can't seem to get my phone by USB to allow access to folders.
Small update when I select ADB Sideload from TWRP it detects my device not sure if that helps.

Slay3rx said:
Hi guys I'm sure you've seen this type of thread a million times.
Anyway I tried to root my phone everything was going fine had TWRP ask if I wanted to install SU said yes and then got stuck on the dreaded boot loop.
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What version of twrp are you suing and what firmware and software version is/was installed on your phone? Post the output of "fastboot getvar all" (do not post your imei and serialno)
After probably pressing things I shouldn't
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Be more precise here please. Did you wiped data? system? factory reset? format data?

The guide I used I can't link too.
I managed to get a ROM on my phone through side loading it.
However the ROM I put on needed an update since then my phone won't allow options for fast boot, recovery etc.
I initially ran into issues with the guide when it came to the SU stuff.
The version provided was out of date so I got a more up to date version and this is when I ran into issues.
When I went to exit TWRP is noticed I didn't have SU installed so I clicked for it to install, when this didn't work I tried factory reset which didn't work so formatted from within the advance options which is when I think it deleted by OS.

Slay3rx said:
The guide I used I can't link too.
I managed to get a ROM on my phone through side loading it.
However the ROM I put on needed an update since then my phone won't allow options for fast boot, recovery etc.
I initially ran into issues with the guide when it came to the SU stuff.
The version provided was out of date so I got a more up to date version and this is when I ran into issues.
When I went to exit TWRP is noticed I didn't have SU installed so I clicked for it to install, when this didn't work I tried factory reset which didn't work so formatted from within the advance options which is when I think it deleted by OS.
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Ok so you have formatted data. You'll need to push and flash a rom to your phone. Before I would appreciate if you could answer my questions, see below quote.
alray said:
What version of twrp are you using and what firmware and software version is/was installed on your phone? Post the output of "fastboot getvar all" (do not post your imei and serialno)
Be more precise here please. Did you wiped data? system? factory reset? format data?
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TWRP version is 2.6.3.0 the software I pushed is called Guru_Reset_M7_3.22.1540.1
Just a quick update, if I now load and hold down volume button I get the options fastboot, recovery etc.
I ran the command and got:
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.61.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 4T.35.3218.16
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 7.18.161.21
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m7_ul
(bootloader) platform: HBOOT-8064
(bootloader) modelid: PN0710000
(bootloader) cidnum: VODAP001
(bootloader) battery-status: low
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 3483mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: dirty-b9b91ef9
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
all: Done!
finished. total time: 0.041s
Hope that helps and thanks for been so helpful and patient.

Slay3rx said:
TWRP version is 2.6.3.0 the software I pushed is called Guru_Reset_M7_3.22.1540.1
Just a quick update, if I now load and hold down volume button I get the options fastboot, recovery etc.
I ran the command and got:
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.61.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 4T.35.3218.16
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 7.18.161.21
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m7_ul
(bootloader) platform: HBOOT-8064
(bootloader) modelid: PN0710000
(bootloader) cidnum: VODAP001
(bootloader) battery-status: low
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 3483mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: dirty-b9b91ef9
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
all: Done!
finished. total time: 0.041s
Hope that helps and thanks for been so helpful and patient.
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Your TWRP version is outdated hence why rooting using it resulted in a bootloop (SU binaries that comes with this version aren't compatible with android Lollipop).
Flashing the latest supersu.zip would have probably solved your issue but its too late now that you have formatted data and flashed the wrong rom (see below).
The rom you have flashed (Guru_Reset_M7_3.22.1540.1) is an old version of the developer edition M7 and not for your phone.
What you should do now imo, is to relock your bootloader, flash the 7.18.161.21 RUU so your phone will be running the right OS version, unlock the bootloader again, flash the latest TWRP and root the phone (re-locking the bootloader is required to flash the RUU).
relock the bootloader:
Code:
fastboot oem lock
flash the 7.18.161.21 ruu. You can find your ruu in this thread. The file you need is at post #2, instructions how to flash it (using htc_fastboot) at post #1:
Code:
htc_fastboot oem rebootRUU
htc_fastboot flash zip PN07IMG_M7_UL_L50_SENSE60_MR_Vodafone_UK_7.18.161.21_Radio_4T.35.3218.16_10.33Q.1718.01L_release_430367_signed.zip
htc_fastboot reboot-bootloader
unlock the bootloader again (refer to instructions at htcdev.com/bootloader):
Code:
fastboot oem get_identifier_token
submit your token to htcdev.com/bootloader so you get a new Unlock_code.bin by e-mail. Once received, flash the Unlock_code.bin:
Code:
fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
Flash latest twrp recovery
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.8.7.0-m7.img
fastboot erase cache
fastboot reboot-bootloader
boot in recovery (twrp) then exit recovery and select "yes" when asked if you want to root the phone. Note that the first boot after flashing the RUU can take much more time than usual. Phone will sit at the white HTC screen for a while and then at "updating android" screen. Just wait it will boot eventually.

So I locked the phone as suggested.
I then ran fastboot oem rebootRUU and have a white HTC logo on my phone.
I assume from the instructions this is when I flash the Ruu file next ?
When I try to use the command line fastboot flash zip PN07IMG_M7_UL_L50_SENSE60_MR_Vodafone_UK_7.18.161.21_Radio_4T.35.3218.16_10.33Q.1718.01L_release_430367_signed.zip
I get a reply of error: cannot load 'PN07IMG_M7_UL_L50_SENSE60_MR_Vodafone_UK_7.18.161.21_Radio_4T.35.3218.16_10.33Q.1718.01L_release_430367_signed.zip'
Any idea if I'm doing something wrong?

Slay3rx said:
So I locked the phone as suggested.
I then ran fastboot oem rebootRUU and have a white HTC logo on my phone.
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It should be a black screen with silver htc logo.
I assume from the instructions this is when I flash the Ruu file next ?
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Yes
When I try to use the command line fastboot flash zip PN07IMG_M7_UL_L50_SENSE60_MR_Vodafone_UK_7.18.161.21_Radio_4T.35.3218.16_10.33Q.1718.01L_release_430367_signed.zip
I get a reply of error: cannot load 'PN07IMG_M7_UL_L50_SENSE60_MR_Vodafone_UK_7.18.161.21_Radio_4T.35.3218.16_10.33Q.1718.01L_release_430367_signed.zip'
Any idea if I'm doing something wrong?
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Cannot load = can't find file. Make sure the ruu is in the same folder where adb and fastboot are installed. And don't forget you need to use the fastboot version provided in the ruu collection thread, the normal fastboot will not work to flash the ruu.

I downloaded the fast-boot in the thread but when i go to run it, it flashes on my screen and just disappears as I understand that the one you mention is for HTC.
Can I just have it in the folder with the Ruu and then run a command prompt screen within windows?
Again thanks for your advice so far and your continued patience.
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This is how I have it set.

Slay3rx said:
I downloaded the fast-boot in the thread but when i go to run it, it flashes on my screen and just disappears as I understand that the one you mention is for HTC.
Can I just have it in the folder with the Ruu and then run a command prompt screen within windows?
Again thanks for your advice so far and your continued patience.
This is how I have it set.
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Ok I have got a little further but I now get the message Cannot open file PN07IMG_M7_UL_L50_SENSE60_MR_Vodafone_UK_7.18.161.21_Radio_4T.35.3218.16_10.33Q.1718.01L_release_430367_signed.zip
So it obviously knows the file is there but can't open it for some reason.

Slay3rx said:
Ok I have got a little further but I now get the message Cannot open file PN07IMG_M7_UL_L50_SENSE60_MR_Vodafone_UK_7.18.161.21_Radio_4T.35.3218.16_10.33Q.1718.01L_release_430367_signed.zip
So it obviously knows the file is there but can't open it for some reason.
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save the htc_fastboot.exe in the same folder you have adb.exe and fastboot.exe
htc_fastboot also need the dll included in that folder.
To open a command window, just hold your left shift and right click a blank space in the folder. Then in the contextual menu, select 'open a command windows here". When you need to use fastboot.exe, then start your commands with "fastboot" when you need to use htc_fastboot.exe, like for flashing the ruu, start your commands with "htc_fastboot".
You can also use the Tab key to auto-complete file name so you'll be sure not doing any typo:
e.g:
Code:
htc_fastboot flash zip pn07
then hit the Tab key and the command will auto-complete:
Code:
htc_fastboot flash zip PN07IMG_M7_UL_L50_SENSE60_MR_Vodafone_UK_7.18.161.21_Radio_4T.35.3218.16_10.33Q.1718.01L_release_430367_signed.zip
If you have more than 1 file starting with "pn07" in your fastboot folder, just keep pressing tab until the right one is displayed.
This way you'll be 100% sure the file name is correct and you shouldn't have any more "cannot load" error.

Finally making progress Thank you so much for your help I'll be sure to donate once paid.
Just waiting for the green bar to fill up I guess before moving on to the next step.

Slay3rx said:
Finally making progress Thank you so much for your help I'll be sure to donate once paid.
Just waiting for the green bar to fill up I guess before moving on to the next step.
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You don't need to flash twice, when it saying "flash zip complete" just reboot the phone using "htc_fastboot reboot" The green bar will not reach 100%

alray said:
You don't need to flash twice, when it saying "flash zip complete" just reboot the phone using "htc_fastboot reboot" The green bar will not reach 100%
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The last line the command prompt put up think it's because it was the last command I put in.
I've now rebooted updating apps again thanks I can't express my gratitude enough

Slay3rx said:
The last line the command prompt put up think it's because it was the last command I put in.
I've now rebooted updating apps again thanks I can't express my gratitude enough
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Wouldn't update the apps yet since you must unlock the bootloader again to flash twrp and root. unlocking the bootloader will perform factory reset so you'll have to re-update all your apps again. You should proceed with the next steps (3-4-5) before setting up your phone.

Old Phone needs new ROM

Hello everyone who is going to read this. So I have this old HTC M7 (Att and unlocked) that I need to put a new ROM on. However it has been about 3 years since I have done this. I moved to Germany a couple years ago, got a phone here and decided against messing with anything at the time. Well bad things happened with water and now I need to use my old phone.
I am not sure what kind of info will be needed but I will give as much now as I can from the "About Phone"
CyanogenMod version 11.0 installerXNPQ32
Android Version 4.4.4
Build Number cm_m7-userdebug 4.4.4 KTU84Q InstallerXNPQ32P
The phone was recently wiped and had some random apps put on just to be used for games or whatever but now I need it as a phone.
What I basically want to do is flash a new ROM that is more stable. However I have no idea on how to do that and the way I did it before is not a good way to do it now? Honestly I wouldn't care but my plan isn't due for renew until March. Any help I can get would be greatly appreciated and if I have posted this in the wrong area I am terribly sorry.

Drakeor said:
Hello everyone who is going to read this. So I have this old HTC M7 (Att and unlocked) that I need to put a new ROM on. However it has been about 3 years since I have done this. I moved to Germany a couple years ago, got a phone here and decided against messing with anything at the time. Well bad things happened with water and now I need to use my old phone.
I am not sure what kind of info will be needed but I will give as much now as I can from the "About Phone"
CyanogenMod version 11.0 installerXNPQ32
Android Version 4.4.4
Build Number cm_m7-userdebug 4.4.4 KTU84Q InstallerXNPQ32P
The phone was recently wiped and had some random apps put on just to be used for games or whatever but now I need it as a phone.
What I basically want to do is flash a new ROM that is more stable. However I have no idea on how to do that and the way I did it before is not a good way to do it now? Honestly I wouldn't care but my plan isn't due for renew until March. Any help I can get would be greatly appreciated and if I have posted this in the wrong area I am terribly sorry.
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Can you post the output of "fastboot getvar all" (Don't post your imei and serialno)?
what custom recovery is installed on your phone (Name + version)?

alray said:
Can you post the output of "fastboot getvar all" (Don't post your imei and serialno)?
what custom recovery is installed on your phone (Name + version)?
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I am not sure on how to get the info for fastboot and I have no recovery on as of yet. I factory reset it. If I do have one I have no idea which it is.

Drakeor said:
I am not sure on how to get the info for fastboot
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install this, connect your phone to your computer, reboot your phone in bootloader / fastboot usb mode ("fastboot usb" in red letters)
start an adb/fastboot window: start menu ---> programs ---> minimal adb and fastboot ---> minimal adb and fastboot.exe
type "fastboot getvar all" without the quotes and hit "Enter"
copy/paste the output here (without the imei and serialno)
I have no recovery on as of yet. I factory reset it.
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There is always a recovery on your phone, a factory reset does not erase the recovery partition, only user data.
If I do have one I have no idea which it is.
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What about booting in recovery mode to check what version is installed....?
Hold power + vol down then select "recovery" from the bootloader menu.

alray said:
install this, connect your phone to your computer, reboot your phone in bootloader / fastboot usb mode ("fastboot usb" in red letters)
start an adb/fastboot window: start menu ---> programs ---> minimal adb and fastboot ---> minimal adb and fastboot.exe
type "fastboot getvar all" without the quotes and hit "Enter"
copy/paste the output here (without the imei and serialno)
There is always a recovery on your phone, a factory reset does not erase the recovery partition, only user data.
What about booting in recovery mode to check what version is installed....?
Hold power + vol down then select "recovery" from the bootloader menu.
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Ok, I have everything downloaded. I have tried to get the "fastboot getvar all" but it just hangs there. Currently my computer is not seeing my phone so I am installing Android Studio. I think that is what I have to install in order to get the drivers for my phone to be seen.
I did find out the recovery (thanks for the info on how to find it). I am currently running CWM V6.0.4.8
Once I have the info I will edit this or post it if you have replied.

C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot getvar all
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.55.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 4T.20.3218.13
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 3.17.502.3
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m7_ul
(bootloader) platform: HBOOT-8064
(bootloader) modelid: PN0712000
(bootloader) cidnum: CWS__001
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 4298mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: dirty-2da61e5e88
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
all: Done!
finished. total time: 0.065s