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[HTC One Max] Bl00dRunzC0ld:
It's super easy to adb the recovery.

Make sure your ADB/Fastboot prompts are working. Here's how we check that:

a. Make sure USB debugging is on.

b. Plug in your phone, then open your adb prompt.

c. Issue the command adb devices. If your serial number is shown, adb is working.

d. While still in the adb prompt, issue the command adb reboot bootloader. Your phone will reboot in to your bootloader

e. Now issue the command fastboot devices. If your serial number is shown, fastboot is working.

f. Reboot your device so it's on and fully boot up. It's time to get set up!

Step Three, Getting all the files needed on your craptop. (Computer, just kidding)

a. Download your choice of recovery from flyhalf205's thread (TWRP didn't play nice with my phone, so I used CWM, but your results my vary).

CWM: http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=2498749

TWRP: http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=2498746

b.Then download this superuser.zip. :http://www.mediafire.com/download/v2.../superuser.zip Place it on your phone somewhere.

Step Four: Lets do this thing!

a. First, we flash a custom recovery. Place the recovery you downloaded from flyhalf205 into the same directory as your adb/fastboot stuff.

b. Plug in your phone, issue the command adb devices just to make sure there is a connection. (can never be too careful now.)

c. If all is good and a serial number is shown, issue the command adb reboot bootloader.

d. You should see a string of words on your phone's bootloader saying "fastboot usb". Issue the command fastboot flash recovery "NAME OF RECOVERYFILEHERE".img. If all goes well. You now have a custom recovery, woop!

BOOT INTO THE RECOVERY AND MAKE A NAND. NOT OPTIONAL.

While in recovery, go ahead and flash the superuser.zip as you would do any other zip.
[HTC One Max] lil-g-gamegenuis:
(wow there have been alot of posts)

i have already tried fire water but that didn't work
[HTC One Max] fashayshay:
So I'm having an issue where no matter what I have tried my computer well not recognize my phone in fastboot mode. I was able to turn s-off and temproot using firewater. Is there something else I should be doing? Any help is appreciated. Its a Verizon HTC One Max.
[HTC One Max] mwebb34:
I'm stuck at point D. You said I should see a string of works saying "fastboot usb". It only says that once. Then when I issue the cmd fastboot flash recovery it gives me an error in the cmd box. Do I have the recovery image in the right place. I attached a picture showing were I placed twrp.
[HTC One Max] mwebb34:
It says this...also if it matters I'm running 4.3 HTC sdk api level is 5.65 software 1.11.605.4. Baseband 1.35.60.1028
[HTC One Max] mwebb34:
For some reason I can't get past the part were you type fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.0-t6dug.img. it says error. I need someone to make a video . I need someone to post a screen shot of exactly were the image file goes. When I open the ad b files there's othere files in with the adb do I make a folder of the adb and fastboot file its self then put the recovery file in each one or what. I'm hung up. Also I hold shift then right click for the CMD prompt to appear. Am I doing that right. Should I be using a different command prompt?. Any and all help is very appreciated. Gotta go to sleep now been a very long day. Thanks again I will try again when I get home from work.
[HTC One Max] Bl00dRunzC0ld:
I had errors trying to do this stuff when I tried to use a regular command window. If you follow the video to set up the android sdk, you will get a platform tools folder. Try running command window from that folder and issuing the command. Make sure the recovery file is in the platform tools folder.
[HTC One Max] mwebb34:
Ok ty for your help buddy.

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Work work work 8hrs to go. Then I can play with my MAX.

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Am I supposed to put the recovery image in the sdk platform folder or am I supposed to put it into the tools folder? Or am I not supposed to do that
[HTC One Max] Bl00dRunzC0ld:
Put it in the platform tools folder
[HTC One Max] mwebb34:
[MENTION=1467221]BLoodrun[/MENTION]zCOld the recovery image is the only file I put into the plaltforms folder right
[HTC One Max] mwebb34:
We're does Karl's unsecure kernal go
[HTC One Max] mwebb34:
Man I'm soo confused lol it's not even funny anymore. I have the sdk set up correctly. I can not get past the flashing the boot.img file

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Someone needs to update and make a video and show use folks on the Verizon one MAX how to flash recovery step by step a dummy guide . Please it would help a lot of people. If I can figure this out I swear I will make a detailed video. Promise.
[HTC One Max] mwebb34:
I finally figured it out I now have twrp recovery rooted soff. Verizon one max

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Do I have to flash the insecure kernal before I can flash Roms
[HTC One Max] Bl00dRunzC0ld:
I believe the kernal is only needed to run rum runner. You should be able to flash a Rom now .
[HTC One Max] lil-g-gamegenuis:
now that problem is fixed, can you guys help me out

i don't want to retype it so here is the link to the post

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=50635939&postcount=154

btw how many posts do you you have to make till you can post without waiting 2 min
[HTC One Max] japodude:
have you tried firewater. worked on my t6ul with stock rom rooted
[HTC One Max] lil-g-gamegenuis:
i tried firewater but after a while it said "hmm... what are you doing here"
[HTC One Max] rekamyenom:
Run soju.exe from fastboot in cmd mode or in Android mode with the phone on and debugging enabled?
[HTC One Max] Stephanie95:
video or step by step tutorial

I have TWRP 2.7 & an unlocked Sprint Max.

Android 4.4.2 ota...before unlocking it. But I can't get s-off and thus get rid of the black banner that says "tampered".

I only do this once every couple of years(or with a new phone), so I'm not so good with the cmd prompts between Windows and the phone. I need exact specifics. :)

By the way, rumrunner, says" smells pretty sweet in here"

Pouring bottles... Pours eight bottles, then says "turn off phone, pray, then try again in 30 seconds" then exit.

I can't get it to work... I'm not sure how to run firewater( file locations required and cmds etc).
[HTC One Max] cstrife999:
Honestly if you aren't comfortable with adb commands I don't suggest you s-off at all. You can mess a lot up.
[HTC One Max] Stephanie95:
I can follow detailed instructions. I just don't remember what I did from every two years ago to the next two years present. I want to get rid of the "tampered" banner.

Thanks for any instructions.
[HTC One Max] maxximboy1:
back to HTC after a long time. this time I just bought VZW HTC One Max, I read few Threads and bit confused where to start, if someone help me out would be great thanks to him/her.

I am using this htc one max with ATT. going to root and install custom rom.

--How do I get it root.

--should i follow the same steps for sprint?

--which rom, should i installed to get LTE(ATT)...

thanks again
[HTC One Max] rowihel2012:
is this working with the international one max?

some body report that kernel damage the phone
[HTC One Max] RayHeath:
Just use the universal windows file. :)
[HTC One Max] rowihel2012:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2711944 dident work my friend
[HTC One Max] PHIL2577:
Please help!!

I have read and read ....then read some more, so please forgive me if I am asking a previously answered question here...

a. First, we flash a custom recovery. Place the recovery you downloaded from flyhalf205 into the same directory as your adb/fastboot stuff.

b. Plug in your phone, issue the command adb devices just to make sure there is a connection. (can never be too careful now.)

c. If all is good and a serial number is shown, issue the command adb reboot bootloader.

d. You should see a string of words on your phone's bootloader saying "fastboot usb". Issue the command fastboot flash recovery "NAME OF RECOVERYFILEHERE".img. If all goes well. You now have a custom recovery, woop!

Steps A, B & C work fine and I have the proper cwm recovery.img file in my fastboot folder. I am in the fastboot directory with cmd yet step D fails every time with this message in cmd :

error: cannot open 'recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.4.5-t6spr (1).img'

I have the Sprint branded HTC One Max Android: 4.3 software: 1.16.651.4 Baseband: 1.35.50.1106 Build #: 1.16.651.4. I have the bootloader unlocked via the HTCdev website and am just at a loss as to where im going wrong here :(:(
[HTC One Max] lil-g-gamegenuis:
try preplacing the recovery.img with the full address for the file.

also try "fastboot devices" command
[HTC One Max] PHIL2577:
fastboot devices command gives me the device id #'s ....can you explain what you mean when you say the full address of the file? the recovery file is in the fastboot folder on my c drive

Thanks again for your quick response and ill be forever greatful if you can get this worked out for me my man :good::good:
[HTC One Max] mafyas:
Sir, are sure the recovery.img is in fastboot folder which you have run command prompt? If the recovery.img is right in the folder, should not be any problem flashing the custom recovery. Just rename the recovery file into a simple name to avoid typo. eg : cwm.img

fastboot flash recovery cwm.img
[HTC One Max] lil-g-gamegenuis:
by full address i mean the file path (shift-right click the file, select copy as path.)

also renaming to something smaller helps too.
[HTC One Max] PHIL2577:
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Thank you very much my friend !! Renaming the file worked am making a nand as I type this :victory::victory:
[HTC One Max] PHIL2577:
IDK??

Any clue why rumrunner not working for me now? Just keep getting message FATAL:

Download updated package at rumrunner.us:(:(
[HTC One Max] mafyas:
You may try S-OFF using firewater method. Succeed without any problem. Refer this thread @ [s-off]Firewater S-OFF or read details @ Firewater-soff
[HTC One Max] PHIL2577:
Great!

Thank you sir that worked I greatam now s-off:good::good:
[HTC One Max] mafyas:
Great!:) After s-off, did your device show red text splash screen during system boot?..
[HTC One Max] PHIL2577:
Thanks again everyone!!

Yes it does show the red text.....I am currently downloading the stock 4.4.2 rooted sprint rom and have found the thread for removing the red text on splash screen.I would also like to get rid of the tampered message in the bootloader and re-enable the fingerprint scanner (not that I actually use the feature)any suggestions on the order in which i should go about completing these tasks would be appreciated ....Thanks again to everyone here who has chimed in and assisted me in getting to where I currently am with my device am very happy have the hotspot hack working as well which is the primary reason I root my devices. :highfive:
[HTC One Max] jamfreak:
Is there a way to get S-Off yet on HBoot 2.49.0000?

I took the latest OTA and tried to foolpw the instructions in OP.

Soft bricked my phone when trying to install insecure kernel and had to go back to stock boot.img for phone to boot. Any help?
[HTC One Max] mwebb34:
Does rumrunner work on latest over the air. Vzw oneMAX
[HTC One Max] jamfreak:
TRumrunner didn't work on mine but I'm on Sprint. I think you first need to install an unsecured kernel for rumrunner to do its magic. I wasn't able to do that on my phone
[HTC One Max] nrage23:
Use weaksauce to get root then firewater for S-off.
[HTC One Max] jamfreak:
Ok, I'm already rooted just trying to get S-Off...Does Firewater work on newest Hboot after the latest OTA?
[HTC One Max] mwebb34:
Iv already got all I need saved on my platform tools on my pc. Just wondering if rumrunner would work on the latest hboot/firm.
[HTC One Max] nrage23:
Yes firewater should work with the newest Hboot. It worked for me on the newest Hboot for a Verizon HTC One me.
[HTC One Max] MrT69:
I'll be not able to S-OFF @ 2.49. Did you have had success?

My MAX is an International Device.
[HTC One Max] jamfreak:
tyep, worked without a problem for me using firewater
[HTC One Max] therisi:
HBOOT for 4.3

Alright

I have a HTC One MAX Sprint version with 4.4.2 with root, BL unlocked, S-off using firewater.

Now i want to downgrade to full stock 4.3

I have downloaded RUU from the following link:

0P3PIMG_T6_WHL_JB43_SENSE55_SPCS_Sprint_WWE_1.14.651.1_Radio_1.30.50.1022_NV_SPCS_4.50_003_release_338466_signed_2.zip

http://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=f...c1d299d88f5fee9fc696e66ec6f5ad4e44f290c312e1e

1)Now i need to figure that on which HBOOT will this RUU run on

2)and how to downgrade to that HBOOT.

Or any other way out Folks
[HTC One Max] Wmckinnon46:
HELP! stuck on white splash screen

I was using this guide, I got to the part to flash the unsecured kernel, after I flashed and phone rebooted,it's just hanging on the white htc one splash screen. How can I fix this and could I go back to original stock? Thank you for any help.
[HTC One Max] jamfreak:
Find and download the rooted stock Rom available in a thread here on XDA. Unzip, extract the boot.img, flash it via ADB. to your phone and you should be good. Had the same problem and that solved it for me...
[HTC One Max] Wmckinnon46:
Thank you for the quick response. Can I still do that if I haven't gained S-Off yet?
[HTC One Max] jamfreak:
Yrs, I did it before I archived S-Off. For some reason the boot image for the unsecured kernel they give you in OP seems to be corrupted or maybe it just didn't wanna work with my Hboot. Either way if you flash the boot. img from the stock kernel your phone should boot right up. Its easy to get S~Off after that. Rumrunner didn't work for my Hboot but Firewater worked great.
[HTC One Max] Wmckinnon46:
OK,Thank you again,I really appreciate it, but one more question. When I try to reboot into bootloader, I get a "error: device unauthorized. Please check the confirmation dialog on your device" message, and I can't get past the white htc screen.

I really do appreciate the help, I'm used to working on my evo lte and this max I just got a couple of weeks ago.
[HTC One Max] jamfreak:
You don't have to go into bootloader. Get into Fastboot mode so you can use ADB commands (I did it via recovery, hold down power, volume down) and just flash your boot.img in Fastboot mode(the one you dowloade from Stock Rom)
[HTC One Max] Wmckinnon46:
That's just it though, I can't get into my phone,(recovery). I held down vol down and power and nothing happened, then I held down vol up and power, the lights on the bottom flashed,then it rebooted to a funky color screen, then the white HTC One splashscreen. Confused?
[HTC One Max] jamfreak:
Hmm, I think its a little different than on the Evo. I definitely used Power and Volume down but I think you might wanna try different combinations of longpressing either power or Volume down. it should get you into recovery and you take it from there...Good Luck!!
[HTC One Max] Wmckinnon46:
OK, Thank You,I'll let you know how it goes.
[HTC One Max] Wmckinnon46:
Ok, so somehow I got it into recovery, I still couldn't get adb to recognize the phone, so I went ahead and restored from nand. Everything seems good so far. I'm not sure how to proceed, should I still use twrp and flash insecure kernel, or should I flash cwm recovery. Or, if possible, how to get it back to stock, like out of the box. Thanks again for all of your help, you rock.
[HTC One Max] jamfreak:
you have to boot into Fastboot (out of recovery) for the phone to use ADB. But I guess you don't have to worry about it since you back in business via Nandroid ;)

I never flashed the insecure kernel after I had problems (not really sure why you actually need an insecure kernel). I just kept stock kernel and got S-Off via Firewater. Rumrunner didn't work for my Hboot but Firewater was fast and easy. There is a thread on XDA with instructions how to use it. Glad you have a working phone again!!!
[HTC One Max] Wmckinnon46:
Yeah, I didn't quite understand the insecure kernel either. Thank you again for all your help and patience. Have a great weekend.
[HTC One Max] ventureon:
Man, this is such a poorly written set of instructions that lead leaves new users lost.

any other root guides out there? this one missed the whole section on where and how to install ADB
[HTC One Max] mafyas:
Sir, you need to download this. [TOOL]Minimal ADB and Fastboot [7-18-13]. Got issues? Post here and I will try not to let you lost. :cool:
[HTC One Max] ventureon:
Thank you so much for that. This is exactly what I meant and maybe OP could add it to original post.

after giving up here I went to http://wccftech.com/root-htc-one-max/ and used those instructions along with your ADB link.

thanks again mate!
[HTC One Max] mafyas:
Glad to see you did it. We're one max big family, nothing to worry. Will try to help our family members. Appreciate hitting the thanks button. :cool::p
[HTC One Max] ventureon:
which super user to use for kitkat 4.4.2 with international version please?

does this need to be installed onto a SD card?

main post is still missing SOOO much information. i have to jump back and fourth between a few guides.

had to learn how to unlock boot from a girl on youtube that had better instructions.

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can I pay someone to help me with this on chat? im very tech savvy but blind with this. I can build my own computer and repair anything on my car, but I cant do this!! There are always tons of poorly written guides.

i couldnt imagine if someone wrote instructions like this for car repair...lol. would be so lost.

please pm if so. I am in Los Angeles time zone.

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can you point me to the direction of another guide please? I can paypal you for your time.

I have been able to unlock the bootloader and access the boot manager page. my phone was refreshed from that point and is running 4.4.2

I dont play with my phone and only use it for business. I just want to root the phone so I can delete allllll this junk software. That is all. i dont care about the looks or anything. this phone is perfect except all the bloatware

maybe there is a way to just remove all the bloatware without rooting? doubt it =/

either way, like i said. ill pay someone for their time.

HTC international

4.4.2
[HTC One Max] mafyas:
Can I offer my help to you sir? FOC. :)

If you already had it unlocked, proceed to

Download custom recovery by downloading either > TWRP 2.7.1.0 < or > ClockworkMod Touch Recovery 6.0.4.8 < (I recommend TWRP)

Download SuperSU

Move SuperSUfile.zip into your ext sdcard directory

Move the recoveryfile.img into Fasboot main directory in your computer/laptop

Boot into bootloader fastboot mode

Flash the custom recovery

> fasboot flash recovery recoveryfile.img

Reboot into recovery and make a full backup(recommend in case any issue)

Next, Install the supersu.zip from the recovery menu

Reboot system

Profit! rooted

> in order to remove bloatwares/system apps, your device must be rooted and s-off. Read this for s-off using Firewater-soff

Install Clean Master - Free Optimizer apps to uninstall the bloatwares.

Find this helpful? buy me pizza and thank me. Lol! :cool:

If your one max still at lost world, I will try my best to help via TeamViewer from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia timezone. Lol
[HTC One Max] ventureon:
thanks i will try this later tonight when i get home again.

what is your paypal? id like to "donate" you a pizza and beer haha

and I tried CWM before with no luck but i will take your word on it with the TWRP.

for the super user, i've read a few guides that always states a diff one and I have no clue which one to use. i have SU 1.3 and also SU 1.65

I have htc one max unlocked with 4.4.2 and on att

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this is gonna sound dumb, but where can i find my ext SD

i've been able to locate it easily many times with other phones fine.

I only see the internal storage. and yes I do have SD card in slow.

wchich folder might it be?
[HTC One Max] mafyas:
Haha. :p I will pm you my paypal later. A few users complained got issues using CWM. TWRP will works.

SuperSU confused? Just download the latest version from the link I had provided in the above comment.

ext sdcard <-- the written directory name when you open via File manager apps

sdcard/memory card <-- term/directory name used when browse via laptop/computer

They are same but different term used because in android devices there are internal sdcard partition(which is partition from phone memory)

and external sdcard(which is your actual physical sdcard you put in)

5:35am here. Lol.
[HTC One Max] ventureon:
excuse my ignorant and incompetent self.

I had bought two of these but returned one and accidently left the memory in there. I assumed I had swapped it in.

I should be able to do this all myself now...lol. BUT I still really appreciate your time and will still send something your way ;)
[HTC One Max] mafyas:
I'm so sorry sir, my mistake giving you misleading explanation.

I just wake up that time, dizzy sleepy head.

If you flashed TWRP, you can put SuperSU.zip file in internal storage(phone memory) or external storage(sd card).

Both way work, just mount the storage in TWRP and flash SuperSU.

Once again, sorry for my bad. FYI, last time I used CWM it can't mount internal storage so I use TWRP. Perfect!

Nevermind, just report the result. Any issue, I will assist later. 8.44am now, I'm going to work at 9.30am. :cool:
[HTC One Max] ventureon:
fixed everything thanks to Mafyas

huge life saver, but he wont take my money...=/

im ready to help anyone else fully if they have my same situation.

i rooted with trwp and s-off with firewater. ROM is viper and its super easy and amazing/
[HTC One Max] mafyas:
Lol. Thank me later after you get it rooted and s-off.

Nandroid backup = Full backup

Boot into recovery > Select Backup > tick all option(system,boot,cache,data) > start backup (around 5-10min process)

Done backup, proceed to flash SuperSU.
[HTC One Max] ventureon:
fixed everything thanks to Mafyas

huge life saver, but he wont take my money...=/

im ready to help anyone else fully if they have my same situation.

i rooted with tmwr and s-off with firewater. ROM is viper and its super easy and amazing/
[HTC One Max] mafyas:
[MENTION=4313606]ventureon[/MENTION] , Read your pm sir.
[HTC One Max] Wmckinnon46:
Is this correct or a typo?f. Boot back into the bootloader, and make sure you're in fastboot. Issue the command fastboot flash boot boot.img. If all is well, the unsecure kernel is now on your phone! Now delete the boot.img from that directory (It'll mess with rumrunner).

Or should it be "fastboot flash boot.img '?
[HTC One Max] jamfreak:
Be careful installing unsecure kernel. I soft-bricked my phone using the link in OP.

I finally managed to boot my phone and just use stock kernel. Still was able to do anything I want/need.
[HTC One Max] Wmckinnon46:
The reason I ask is, I was wanting to flash the Flyleaf kernel, but wasn't sure If I could flash it without an unsecure kernel installed.

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*Flyhalf
[HTC One Max] mafyas:
Are you on stock rom or custom rom?

Most custom roms have insecure kernel, no need to flash insecure. Just flash the custom kernel via recovery.
[HTC One Max] Wmckinnon46:
I'm on the stock rom. Also, I'm used to doing all this on my old Evo LTE and back then, before I achieved S-Off, I used Flash Image GUI to flash my kernels. Just out of curiosity, does that still work on the Max? Thank you for all the info you've given, it's helped me learn a lot about this phone.