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[Verizon HTC One (M7)] im_high_tech:
Yep!

-2) Download the decrypted RUU to your computer (1.2 gb in size).

-1) Rename it to firmware.zip

0) Move the file to your c:/Android folder (or wherever you fastboot from.)

MAKE SURE YOU CHECK THE MD5 BEFORE YOU FLASH! You don't need a 600 dollar brick.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Frankie1588:
Where do you see the MD5 for that RUU? Thanks!
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Crawshayi:
I'm debating sending mine in for some repairs but I'm paranoid that using the faux hboot won't be enough and they'll either deny my repair or update it and I'll have an S-On phone with no exploit. I don't have a faulty camera but my top speaker isn't as loud as the bottom speaker which also buzzes from time to time at high volumes. My power button is also pretty sunken in. I suppose I should just wait until 4.4.2 is exploitable since these aren't anything major. Any thoughts?
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Frankie1588:
Alright my phone is back on 4.2.2 with S-ON and locked bootloader. Thanks for your help im_high_tech. Were you on 4.4.2 before you did this process yourself? I REALLY hope I don't get the phone back updated to 4.4.2.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] im_high_tech:
Wonderful! Goodjob Frankie. Yes, I had a 4.4.2 rom (Eliptic) before I sent it. And I flashed the Eliptic rom back within 5 minutes of getting my phone back from the Fedex man.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Crawshayi:
You got your phone back with 4.3 though right? If they have to update his to 4.4.2 then he's out of luck to get S-Off until an exploit comes along. Even if you ask them not to update the OS they might have to if they replace the mobo so this is kinda risky for anyone not willing to lose S-Off (like myself)
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Frankie1588:
Yeah, he got it back with 4.3. It seems like most people are getting 4.3 back. Im_high_tech just got his back recently so I am hoping I can also get it back with 4.2.2 or 4.3. I would imagine the chance of getting anything other than 4.4.2 in a month or two to be pretty slim. I am definitely taking a big chance here and really hoping I get anything other than 4.4.2 when I get it back. Hopefully they are working on an exploit for 4.4.2.

I am sending mine off to HTC tomorrow and will be rolling the dice. I will let you know what I get when it returns (fingers crossed for 4.2.2/4.3!).
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] zetsumeikuro:
For your buzzing speaker take a clean toothbrush with thin bristles and scrub. You'll be shocked at how much crap will come out of the grills.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Crawshayi:
I'll give it a shot but I've literally had this phone like 3 months so it's still in flawless condition, I can't see that a lot of crap has already built up inside there.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] zetsumeikuro:
Trust me man if you keep it in your pocket at any time your grills will be full of gunk. Even when I don't carry my phone in my pocket a week later when I brush my speaker grills I still have a good amount of crap come out.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Crawshayi:
Do you use canned air ever or is that overkill
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] zetsumeikuro:
You can try, but I think you'll have better luck with a brush.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Dark Jedi:
Only issue i see with canned air is you can push more dirt up inside your phone and you could damage your phone speaker.

Zetsumeikuro do you use the softest bristle brush PR more courser?
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Inane65:
OK, so I've not been real happy with HTC so far to this point. I sent my phone in because the camera would not properly focus and the had the tint issues as well. They received my phone at 11:27am on the 27th of Feb. It still shows "In Repair" on their website. I finally called them last night and they told me that they had to order a part from Taiwan. They couldn't (or wouldn't?) tell me what they ordered nor when they thought it might be in and I might get my phone back. So disappointed and so very NOT HAPPY!
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Frankie1588:
Where did you send your phone? Was it the Houston, TX site? Really hope I don't experience the same thing. Sorry about your misfortune! :(
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] im_high_tech:
Mine was also in Houston, TX, and I got mine back fairly quickly (repair only took 1 or 2 days).
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Inane65:
Thanks. Definitely disheartening to have this happen. Yes, I sent it to the Houston facility. It may be something with my particular device, but they certainly don't keep you up to date as to what is going on and when I talked to them on the phone, they really didn't seem to care. I'm hoping that I hear something next week and get my phone back soon!
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Frankie1588:
Yeah, that's rough. I am currently using my old Droid Bionic which is TORTURE haha. Thankfully I don't have to use it much at all at home since I have a Nexus 7.

Anyways, they should receive my phone on Tuesday. I'll report back on how fast (or slow :( ) they send it back.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Inane65:
I feel for ya. I've been using my old Thunderbolt. Talk about excruciating! Unfortunately, I'm out on the road for my job and have to use my phone for work. This Thunderbolt won't hold a charge for more than a few hours with my normal work use. I MISS MY HTC ONE!!!

I'm sure you won't have the issues I've been going through.

Good luck and God speed (thought I'd play on the phrase a little).
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Frankie1588:
The Thunderbolt had such potential. It was the first LTE phone on Verizon IIRC. Sucks that it turned out to be a disappointment.

I miss my little HTC One as well haha! Such a damn good phone except for the camera issues. Really hoping it gets resolved and never comes back. I actually think the M7 looks better than the M8 so I am perfectly fine with not upgrading (not like I would be able to on contract anyways).
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Inane65:
I have to agree there.

The M7 has been the best damn phone I've ever held in my hands. The M8 looks promising, but I don't think I can afford $700+ for a new phone since I've only had this one since August. Besides, I've gotten along pretty well without the SD storage, but it would still be nice to have. The "dual camera" kind of scares me since I've had the problems with the M7. If they can't seem to get ONE good camera on the back, what's going to happen when they have TWO? LOL
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] jessbowring:
They only replaced the upper board when fixing my phone, not the entire motherboard. My phone came back 4.3, but I left my phone soff and they repaired it fine. I wouldn't risk using the faux method, just because if they caught on to it, it's a dead giveaway the phone has been tampered with. Phones legitimately came soff. Tho I've heard some repairs have been denied due to soff
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] jeremy81:
I recently upgraded to the Note 3 on another line and gave my HTC One to a family member. It initially had a minor issue with the purple hue but it eventually got worse and worse until it was unusable in low light. We couldn't do without the phone right now so we went through Verizon instead of HTC. The phone we received is literally like new with better build quality(zero gaps etc) than the original phone. The camera is perfect so far with no purple, pink, or red hue even when in complete dark. It was a hassle getting it replaced though. Everyone I spoke with including 4 Verizon agents and at one point transferring me to HTC all claiming they had never heard of this issue. The replacement came out of box with 4.2.2.

Just as a side note the HTC rep I spoke with was probably one of the most unprofessional I've ever dealt with on the phone. Every other word was "like". Example: "Like I have never heard of this issue." Like it's going to take like 7-10 days for repair."(spoken with a *****y teenage girl attitude). I eventually got so frustrated I just hung up and called Verizon back and thankfully got transferred to a really helpful tech support agent that set up to replacement within a few minutes.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Frankie1588:
Yeah, I hear you on the camera. I would hope they would finally fix that issue with the M8. The updated specs of the M8 look great, but I was just speaking aesthetically. I think the M7 is superior in that regard, but that's just me.

The problem with getting the replacement is that this issue can happen over time. My camera was perfectly fine when I got it on day 1. It didn't develop the issue until a couple months ago. Best of luck though!

What version of android did you have when you sent your phone in? I sent it in completely stock (4.2.2 with S-ON and locked bootloader) because I didn't want to take any chances. I am nervous about getting it back with 4.4.2. I really hope they just upgrade it to 4.3. I just have a feeling they will just try to get the latest OTA though and that will be 4.4.2.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] jessbowring:
I was 4.2.2 I sent mine in before 4.4 was released, and right after an exploit came out for 4.3. They updated my software and replaced the main camera and the upper board and left me soff.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Jrocker23:
They replaced my whole motherboard according to them and got a new serial number. Also didnt update my software but it was sent in right when the 4.4.2 was coming out..
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Frankie1588:
Yeah, I am starting to wish I held off and waited until a 4.4.2 exploit released. 4.4.2 is readily available now and I don't see how I would only get updated to 4.3 at this point. Oh well.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Frankie1588:
In repair as of 20 minutes ago. Hopefully the turn around time is quick! :)
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Frankie1588:
I have a question to anyone who received their phone back from HTC.

What method did they ship it back to you? Ground? 2 Day? Next day?

Thanks!
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] brholt6:
For me it was Ground I think...I'm in KC though so it only took 2 days from Houston.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Jrocker23:
Usually the do ground which can be 5-7 business days. When they did mine, I got lucky and got overnight when I asked for it. They say they dont but if you as them to ask for expedited shipping, they will do it sometimes..
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Frankie1588:
Thanks guys. Camera still holding up strong?
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] brholt6:
Yep! Still works great.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] zetsumeikuro:
Brand new device sent to me by HTC instead of "repairing" it. Go HTC! Seriously **** them I'm done. Has 4.2.2 but has that wonderful purple and more dead pixels!
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Frankie1588:
Why did they opt for sending you a new device rather than a repair? Sorry to hear about all the frustration you've been dealing with in regards to HTC.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] zetsumeikuro:
Well I mailed it first for a repair. They took about 2 weeks and completed the repair and still had the same issue that I mailed it in for. So HTC offered me an on-site exchange I paid $19 they gave me a label which took a week to get. I mailed it back they got my device and send out this "new" one and I ended up with that device with massive purple tint.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Frankie1588:
I'm also worried about getting the phone back and having the problem show up again. How long ago did you mail it for repair?
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] zetsumeikuro:
My original repair was sent in Feb 6th mailed it out they didnt process the repair and shipped it back out 2/19 already negative. Got the device back and it was trash. They initiated the other repair request for me on the 21st no label for me to mail it back in after 2 days. So they changed the request to a swap I waited 4-5 days and got no label after having it sent 3-4 times. They physically mailed me a label and that took another 2 days so I wasn't able to get the device shipped out to the 6th. The weekend hit so they didn't get the device until the 10th and they mailed out this POS on the 11th and I got it today. So they are mailing me out another label via 2 days fed ex and I won't get it till Monday. Yeah it's a PITA and chances are it'll just be another piece of **** and I'll end up with my original dead pixel device.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Crawshayi:
Wow man that sucks. If I were you I'd just get my money back and go to swappa and get one that's proven to be in 100% working order.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] zetsumeikuro:
Wish I could lol! To be honest this feels no different vs playing phone lotto with Verizon's CLNR's. HTC is mailing me out another prepaid shipping label vs email right off the bat this time. Probably won't get that till next week, then I mail this POS back and I will probably end up getting another POS in its place. If that does happen I'll just cut my losses with the shipping fees and move on. I figured I'll try this final exchange since I'm not paying anything for it. Every single One I've seen has the purple camera issue and dead pixels in some degree so far it's pretty sad. Friends international variant has it, my friends Sprint variant has it, all of my VZW variants have had it so far. No wonder why HTC is flopping!
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Crawshayi:
Yeah it seems to be a lotto more than anything. I think maybe HTC wanted to match the S4 in terms of sales and cut corners on quality control along the way. Obviously it hasn't paid off since the S4 crushed in sales. I feel like I lucked out pretty good on mine, bought it brand new on swappa and camera is perfect with no deal pixels. There are some really minor imperfections I've found, but nothing that would make me send it in. So far I'm still really happy I switched.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] zetsumeikuro:
Yeah man just keep what you have. I just want a non purple camera and I'll just have to live with dead pixels I guess. Every single device I've gotten has had dead pixels.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Crawshayi:
It's ridiculous that you're having to deal with this. HTC should care enough about its reputation these days to get every defective phone incident resolved quickly. Hate to say it but if they don't start shaping up Samsung is going to wipe the floor with them and they'll turn into the next Blackberry. Have you tried calling them out publicly yet? If I were you I'd be mad enough to post on their facebook about your experience. Maybe someone will listen.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] zetsumeikuro:
I haven't tried raging at them over soical media yet. They are trying to resolve my issue but it's just taking such a long ass time. This is their last attempt to try to appease the situation and if it fails I'll go from there. Samsung is already stompig them and will continue to do so even while half assing it like they are now. Negative PR from defective devices and poor marketing has pretty much ensured they are on their way to being the next Blackberry if they aren't already there. They touted this device for its pictures etc and so many of them have the purple tint issue. I just don't understand what they're hoping to accomplish by letting all these subpar devices on the market. I can understand a first bad batch but nearly 1 year into the game? HTC is done.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Frankie1588:
I just called to check on the status. Apparently it is being held because they are awaiting parts. This is kind of frustrating. I don't understand why they don't keep parts on hand. ::sigh::
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Frankie1588:
Just wanted to update everyone that HTC sent my device back to me today. Hopefully I get it before the week is over. :fingers-crossed:
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Chilidog:
I really need to do this but I keep putting it off every time I read stories of it not ending well...
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Frankie1588:
I would send it in as soon as you can unless you don't care about losing S-OFF (until August). I would probably just wait until August if you didn't send it in real soon. Root was achieved for 4.4.2, but it looks like it wont be released until August. I spoke with Inane65 via PM and he just got his back last Friday. He said his arrived and it looked practically brand new. They updated him to 4.3. I hope I get the same luck with getting 4.3. I fear that if you wait another month or two that they may update you to 4.4.2, but who knows.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Chilidog:
Ya I wasn't gonna send it untill they swear not to alter the software version.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Frankie1588:
Yeah, I wonder if you could do that.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Chilidog:
It's the only way... :sly:
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Crawshayi:
If they have an issue which requires them to swap the motherboard you WILL get it back with 4.4.2 so it really depends on what's getting fixed
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Frankie1588:
Not true. lnane65 told me had his mobo replaced and he received his device back with 4.3.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Crawshayi:
Well that's a chance then. Considering 4.4 has been out now for a while though the risk is much higher.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Inane65:
OK, Got the phone back on Friday. They replaced the mobo, camera and camera sensor (according to HTC). There were new stickers on the back of the phone and the IMEI and serial numbers were different than what was originally sent. It also appeared that it was a new screen and new casing (however, HTC did not tell me that those were replaced). It looked completely new. When it arrived back, it had 4.3 on it. I rooted and set to S-Off with Firewater. Currently running stock rooted 4.4.2 from santod040.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2485319

I have messed with the camera and video quite a bit and have had no issues whatsoever. This is the best phone I have ever held in my hand!
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Frankie1588:
It absolutely is a higher risk. That is why I wouldn't recommend sending it in a month or so form now because you will likely end up with 4.4.2 by then.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Crawshayi:
Wow that's awesome. I wish all repair stories went this well! Luckily mine hasn't had anything serious enough for me to want to send it back so I don't have to take the gamble.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] zetsumeikuro:
Consider yourself extremely lucky man. My repair/exchange nightmare with HTC has been going on for nearly 1 1/2 months now and the issue still isn't resolved. This is the 2nd onsite exchange I'm doing with them, it almost seems as HTC is just as bad as Verizon when it comes to device swaps. So far it's 1 failed repair which took over 2 weeks, one failed onsite exchange which took over 2 weeks. My current exchange has been going on for over a week :(. I just got my return label from them today and will send it back to them today via 2 day shipping. So it will be next week minimal before I get to see another bad device from HTC and just rage =].
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Inane65:
I feel for ya, man. Going 2 weeks without my phone sucked. I don't really know why there is so much of an issue with yours and with HTC getting a good one back to you. I'm sorry for the issues you have been having. Hopefully, this will be the last time you have to send it in and you get a great one when it comes back.

;)
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] zetsumeikuro:
Thanks! What I am hoping will happen is I get another device on 4.2.2 or 4.3 and with no purple camera :cyclops:.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Frankie1588:
Just got my device back with 4.4.2 :crying:. Huge bummer. Camera seems to be fine now though.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] brholt6:
Hopefully you won't have to wait long...everyone seems to have forgotten about Beaups. I'm sure he's working on a method to get everyone S-off'd again.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] zetsumeikuro:
Hopeully my next crappy replacement doesn't come with 4.4.2 as waiting until August will suck. I don't think the method for s-off is the issue, just that the temp root which worked with 4.3 was patched and that is preventing the unlock.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] brholt6:
I get that, but are we just counting him out on finding an exploit for a 3rd time?
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Frankie1588:
Someone achieved root but he is not releasing it until August. So far away :\
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] brholt6:
My point is, Beaups is the one who got us an exploit originally. He did it again for 4.3. And now for some reason, everyone is counting him out. I would assume he's working away at an exploit. I could be wrong, though I suppose. In my opinion, I wouldn't worry about having to wait until August. We had the same conversations when 4.3 first came out...
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Frankie1588:
Yeah, that is true. I will probably give it another month or so and then I will likely consider selling it if no exploit is found.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] mswlogo:
Just FYI.

I have a Sprint HTC One and I'm normally in that forum.

This purple tint issue has been around a long time. But was recently addressed with new FIRMWARE only recently.

I never had the problem but plenty of folks did.

My guess is, it's some sort of calibration issue which is why it didn't happen to everyone.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] brholt6:
HTC has acknowledged that it's a hardware issue. The software updates tried to mask the issue, but didn't fix it.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] BelievingThomas:
Hey all. Just my experience on this topic. I was unlocked and s-off, I flashed stock Rom and recovery. Then fake hboot and mailed phone to HTC. Received phone back after know problems. When it came back it was locked and s-on. 4.3. I fire watered it within 10 min. And was back on venom with a working camera. Just my experience. Hope it helps.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Chilidog:
Did you tell them not to change your software? Did they tell you what they replaced?
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] BelievingThomas:
I contacted them only to find out what was taking so long. First the got my order number wrong, then they had the phone on hold waiting for parts. Took over three weeks. I didn't ask them anything about software. They didn't say what they replaced but the camera works great now. Hope this helps.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Sheldor1967:
I have heard of people saying they did that and were told that it would not happen, and others that were told they had no control over it. In my case, I sent it in S-off, but locked (not tampered). They replaced the board and it had a new ID# when it came back. It was S-On and 4.3. I am guessing they have no choice if they replace the board. BTW, my Camera works 33% better then it did before! I am very happy I did it. But it does make sense that we have no guarantees at this point that it won't come back 4.4.2 so I wouldn't risk it... Good Luck.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Chilidog:
Do you guys think I should try the Verizon replacements first? Too many bad things coming from HTC and at least you will know what software it has.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Frankie1588:
I would say yes. At this point I wish I dealt with the camera issue and didn't send it in. Now I am more interested in selling my device which is unfortunate.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Chilidog:
Man you would miss this phone if you did that...
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] brholt6:
You can try Verizon...it wouldn't hurt. I did, but the one they sent me still had the camera issue since its just a refurb and the camera isn't replaced.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Frankie1588:
This phone is fantastic, but I would be getting the HTC One M8 of course if it ended up selling. The HTC One M8 could also take a while to be unlocked, but having a fresh new phone would hold me over for a while. :silly:
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] brholt6:
Not to get off topic, but how ironic is it that Verizon has exclusive selling rights (allegedly) for several weeks beginning on launch day? I was considering switching to tmobile to save some money and was hoping they'd be selling it right away too...go figure. damn you Verizon hahaha.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] HypostaticOnion:
I'm actually fine with that. Of course I won't be able to upgrade for a while though...

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[Verizon HTC One (M7)] andybones:
Bought the m7 on Verizon release day, plan to grab m8 tmw (-:
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] brholt6:
So jealous!
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] HypostaticOnion:
Send me one too, Andy :P

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[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Chilidog:
Sorry OT but if I win that raffle I don't think I want the phone so we could make a deal or something.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] HypostaticOnion:
I just wanna win because I've never won anything. And it's amazing.

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