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[HTC One Max] DROID3R:
keeps giving me failed( remote:not allowed )

i used command fastboot flash recovery twrp2_7.zip is that the right command?
[HTC One Max] Vinchenzop:
It'll be flashed through TWRP...like a custom ROM.
[HTC One Max] ktimque:
Edit (delete)
[HTC One Max] dottat:
must be in ruumode..

enter that first using

fastboot reboot oem rebootRUU

then fastboot flash zip twrp2_7.zip
[HTC One Max] ShanDestromp:
Not complaining; but I've been waiting for someone to do this since the tweet / rumor from last week saying we'd be getting the update today.

I guess I've been spoiled by picking phones that turned out popular; I'm used to leaked RUU's and such coming weeks before the official update; so having to wait isn't something I'm used to anymore lol. I don't think I've had to wait for an update since my old G1 / HTC Dream.
[HTC One Max] Vinchenzop:
I guess I should of been more specific....it's not an update.zip....It's a full custom rom (stock/rooted and deodexed) BASED ON THE LATEST UPDATED FILES.

Waiting for someone to do what since a tweet? We (devs) didn't get any files until today...so I don't know exactly what you were waiting for during the past week...
[HTC One Max] xterra91:
You could've got note 3 which doesn't have it yet
[HTC One Max] dottat:
users who want to go this route from a rooted rom can download the update.zip and pull the firmware out of the zip and place the firmware in their working ADB/fastboot directory. Also download my TWRP for RUU mode from here while you are at it and put that in the same directory. - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2687399

Then boot the phone to fastboot and do the following to update firmware...

fastboot reboot oem rebootRUU

fasboot flash zip firmware.zip <- run this twice....

fastboot flash zip TWRP2_7.zip

That will update your firmware and leave you with working recovery :)
[HTC One Max] DROID3R:
thanks alot

was ablot to boot into ruu by the following command

adb shell reboot oem-78

then

fastboot flash zip twrp2_7.zip

finally it flashed thanks alot:D
[HTC One Max] ShanDestromp:
I actually came from a note 2 which I loved; but I dropped while getting out of my Semi. Who would have thought a glass screen would break when dropped from 8 feet up onto pavement?

Anyways; long story short when I was looking for a replacement; I found that Samsung was getting better at impeding dev-work / rooting while HTC was still reasonable about it (from my understanding its more Verizon causing issues now than HTC). From what I've heard even Motorola is being reasonable with modding; though my only experience with a Moto Android phone was about a week on an Atrix before I returned it.

Like I said; I've been spoiled with my last couple of phones where updates would get leaked or otherwise obtained by devs weeks (or more) before they were pushed OTA. This is the first phone I've had in quite a few years where that hasn't been the case but it's taking me a bit to adjust to that fact :D
[HTC One Max] Vinchenzop:
Unfortunately, much of that changed because HTC changed. Leaks lead to HTC using stronger protection measures. They put in measures to monitor where every file goes, so if a leak happens, they know wholeaked it and who to fire...so their employees don't leak anymore. It's not this phone specifically, trust me.
[HTC One Max] ShanDestromp:
Oh I wasn't meaning anything in a negative way or that the devs here on the Max were somehow not as good as on other phones or anything; I know you all work hard and can only use what you have access to. I'm just saying it's been a while since I actually had to be patient is all lol
[HTC One Max] DopeShow:
Im guessing this is only for the htc max
[HTC One Max] MikeOD:
So if I just flash the stock ROM over itself first I should be OK. I don't have a nandroid backup without the hack. I'll try it now.
[HTC One Max] xterra91:
Anyone who has installed this does radio get better?
[HTC One Max] waco2hot33:
So I'm boned dry back on stock fresh install RUU back to stock no root no unlocked bootloader S-on ...so what's the best route for me to gain root and recovery again !! But want to still be on 4.4.2 I think I should wait for Vinchenzop to Drop the deox...Hey I should be a rapper ...lol
[HTC One Max] Vinchenzop:
If you installed the latest update and are s-on with a locked (new) hboot....I don't know if you can get back s-off yet....You may have to wait until the newest hboot is exploited and a new root method has been found, sorry to inform you man.
[HTC One Max] waco2hot33:
Even if I used the the encrypted RUU ...well I guess yes cause that's signed and the update went through with no problem
[HTC One Max] Vinchenzop:
If you didn't take the kitkat update, you can still use the older s-off methods (rumrunner), but if you took the update, you're stuck on stock/unrooted until the newest software gets cracked.
[HTC One Max] scrappy610:
This is the reason I have convinced my fiancee to wait. Besides, going from viper to stock sucks anyways. That said, Thank you [MENTION=2972811]Vinchenzop[/MENTION] for being johnny on the spot. You have saved me alot of time and aggravation. I will gladly wait until your upload is complete. Seeing how quick you accomplished this makes me further appreciate you and the work all the devs do
[HTC One Max] dottat:
You manually went back to s-on?
[HTC One Max] Vinchenzop:
No problem. That upload still has about 55 minutes to go.

He had to of, because I flashed the old RUU to get the update, and it left my s-off in tact
[HTC One Max] waco2hot33:
Ooh well I guess it could have been worst I could have **** up my phone in the process..well guys it's people like me that you could learn from ..Patients is the key in this game !! I'll keep checking back periodically for updates for my situation thanks [MENTION=2972811]Vinchenzop[/MENTION]..
[HTC One Max] Vinchenzop:
Keep an eye out for firewater s-off, it will probably be what you want/need to root the newest update.
[HTC One Max] 3L3C7R0:
[MENTION=2972811]Vinchenzop[/MENTION], that Rom you're uploading, can I dirty flash it?
[HTC One Max] nrage23:
I was on Viper and RUU'ed back to stock. I took the update and stayed S-Off and unlocked.
[HTC One Max] waco2hot33:
Honestly I didn't know I could be S-off and apply a ota!! I was thinking that with all the security measures with HTC if there software found anything out of place that it would cause some problems oh well atleast I'm still using it...I just hope I don't die from viperlessness.. Dam I'm gonna miss that Rom!!
[HTC One Max] dottat:
Sorry to hear that man....but yes...you still have a good piece of hardware. Any doubt's in the future just ask, there's no such thing as a dumb question on here ...

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Yeah you can be s-off. In fact, when you get it back only give it up if you have to return for warranty etc. Keep it for the life of the phone.
[HTC One Max] waco2hot33:
Good looking [MENTION=3472611]dottat[/MENTION] Thanks bro
[HTC One Max] dottat:
You should see if weaksauce works on the max KitKat for us :)
[HTC One Max] waco2hot33:
I sure hope I can get back up in running before the next ViperMax Release I would hate be let out in the cold.. Carry on fellas thanks for all the support

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Weaksauce I'll give it a shot point me in the right direction

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I just found this is this what your talking about http://www.xda-developers.com/android/firewater-devs-release-s-off-for-the-htc-one-m8/ [MENTION=3472611]dottat[/MENTION] sorry for the back to back post please forgive me!!
[HTC One Max] Vinchenzop:
I wouldn't recommend it at all, because the system/ layout is different. KitKat brings system/priv-app which we didn't have on JB.
[HTC One Max] dottat:
[MENTION=2426993]waco2hot33[/MENTION] check this. Install it. Then install SuperSU from app store. Might give you root for the time being although you can't flash custom roms. This will likely be how you use firewater when it's updated for this phone.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2699089
[HTC One Max] waco2hot33:
You guys rock !! I am officially rooted right now I guess thats a start thanks [MENTION=3472611]dottat[/MENTION] you sir are a life saver
[HTC One Max] Vinchenzop:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=51730502
[HTC One Max] waco2hot33:
Im BaaaaaaaaCCKK

And im back thanks to [MENTION=3472611]dottat[/MENTION] and the one and only [MENTION=2972811]Vinchenzop[/MENTION] im back with in few hours thought i would be out all week these guys rock..

if missed it:

I RUU back to completely stock ,Locked the bootloader , S-On , and unrooted so you would think wow hes done for a good while ...;);)

Nope not at all within a hour i was back up again unlocked ,recovery TWRP , S-Off , and rooted :D:D:D:D :good:
[HTC One Max] dottat:
Sh!t is on fire bro thanks to [MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION] and [MENTION=711482]beaups[/MENTION] lol....

12 hours after ota....lol...or do we count backwards on this one :)
[HTC One Max] waco2hot33:
THIS IS HOW I DID IT !! THANKS @jcase !!

I TAKE NO CREDIT FOR THIS This IS NOT MY WORK . IF YOU CAN FOLLOW DIRECTIONS PRETTY GOOD THEN PLEASE PROCEED[I

This is how i gained ROOT ,UNLOCKED ,S-OFF ,RecoveryTWRP, follow this link....http://firewater-soff.com/instructions/

THANKS TO [MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION] for this !!

Instructions (WeakSauce method - some m8 models and maybe others)

This method may allow firewater to work on a fully stock/htc locked device. This method is being provided as a convenience. It will work on verizon m8 variants and possibly some others. especailly our (HTC ONE MAX) :good:

Ensure device is booted to android with usb debugging enabled.

USB 2.0 ports are preferred.

You should not be connected using any hubs which may cause connectivity issues

Ensure that lock screen security is disabled on your device.

no passcode lock

no pattern lock

no face lock

Download firewater

Download/install/follow WeakSauce.(apk) on your DEVICE ..instructions to gain temproot (THANKS jcase!) -- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2699089

Push, Prepare, obtain root, and execute firewater:

adb reboot <--important!!!!

adb wait-for-device push firewater /data/local/tmp

adb shell

chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/firewater

su

/data/local/tmp/firewater

Agree to the terms and conditions you are prompted with

Allow the exploit to do its work.

Profit

After that here for Recovery ...thanks to for this Shaikh Rafia

Once you are in the Bootloader (HBOOT) mode, use the Volume keys to highlight Fastboot and select with Power button.(you should already be here)

Now go to Android SDK Fastboot-ADB folder where you have already copied the recovery .img file. Open the command window in this folder by Shift and Right click combo and type the following command with the part of command in italics the name of your recovery image file:

fastboot flash recovery yourRecoveryFileName.img - hit Enter

The process of installing of your chosen custom recovery will now start on HTC One Max.

Once done, go to REBOOT BOOTLOADER and select it.

Scroll and then select RECOVERY option. This will take you to TWRP recovery interface.:D:good:
[HTC One Max] xterra91:
Running NuSense Six updated radio doubled signal !!
[HTC One Max] tjdub:
[MENTION=2786292]xterra91[/MENTION] did you take the OTA or did you just flash the radios?
[HTC One Max] dwest3784:
Tap and Pay

I want to get this phone I just have one question...does the Google Wallet Tap n Pay work on this update or any rom on the Max?
[HTC One Max] JeffBea:
I followed your instructions, I now have Radio Baseband version: 1.36.60.0122. Is the Firmware number version in Hboot screen? If so what should it be? Just trying to make sure the update took. Thanks.

Just a side note, I did have to restore backup Rom in Twrp. Flashing the Firmware update made the current Rom on my device not boot.
[HTC One Max] nrage23:
HBOOT should be 2.49.0000
[HTC One Max] Vinchenzop:
As mentioned above, hboot should be 2.49.0000 and you have the latest baseband, so it seems that your firmware flash worked fine.
[HTC One Max] JeffBea:
Yep, it is. Someone with the knowledge should modify the hboot to get rid of the red text at the bottom of the splash screen again.
[HTC One Max] Vinchenzop:
Here ya go..

2.49.0000 Red Text Removed Hboot

Install Instructions..

1. Download the above zip

2. Enter the following commands from terminal/command prompt in the fastboot directory, one at a time:

fastboot oem rebootRUU (this puts the device in RUU mode)

fastboot flash zip NoRedText-t6vzw_2.16.605.2_hboot.zip (this flashes the modified hboot zip file)

fastboot reboot
[HTC One Max] JeffBea:
Wow! That was fast!
[HTC One Max] Vinchenzop:
Please confirm that it works (I tested, but you know...)

I also passed this to santod040 so he can add it in his thread.
[HTC One Max] nrage23:
Worked for me.
[HTC One Max] Soul H4ck3r:
Any way to do the radio.zip to flash in trwp? Has it been updated?
[HTC One Max] gatorguy:
I'm having a hard time getting the OTA to install. I'm S-off and rooted. My bootloader was locked so the fingerprint scanner worked.

Here's what I did: unlocked bootloader via ADB and Scotty's command, fastboot flash recovery stock_recovery.img, then tried to download and install OTA, but it fails part way through. I re-flashed the stock recovery.img again to make sure it was clean, and I've read every post in this thread a few times, but I can't seem to figure out what's up. I never did the hot spot hack or anything else like that.

Any suggestions? I don't have to relock to bootloader after flashing the stock recovery, do I?

Edit: I remembered I have SuperSU Pro with survival mode enabled. It's supposed to keep supersu through an OTA. I just disabled and will try again.

Edit 2: Disabling survival mode in SuperSU Pro made no difference. The update progress bar goes maybe 1/4 way, then the phone goes to the stock recovery screen with the little phone with the little red triangle in the middle of the screen. After a period of a few minutes, the phone reboots and gives the failure message. Hmmm.
[HTC One Max] MikeOD:
Can I do this if I still currently have the old HBoot (2.46.0000) on my phone? I flashed the rom seperately, and I still need to update the HBoot and Radio...but I'm kinda confused and want to make sure I do things properly. I was hoping that this would update the firmware and remove the red text all at the same time...then I'd just need to update the radio right?
[HTC One Max] dottat:
supersu should have no real bearing on it... you could uninstall and get it re-rooted after update no problem. You do NOT have to relock. What is the error when it bombs out and did you change/freeze any system apps (ie bloat)?
[HTC One Max] gatorguy:
The error says"Software update unsuccessful. Update failed"

You may be on to something there! I move a bunch of what I considered bloat out of /system/app to a "backup" folder. Think I should move all of those files back to /system/app and try again?
[HTC One Max] dottat:
Yes sir. It checks for them :)
[HTC One Max] JBS976:
Bring it over tonight, will see what i can do on my pc.
[HTC One Max] waco2hot33:
Yes sir it worked here to .... the green bar goes about 85% of the way but cmd saids it was finished so i fastboot reboot and bam red text was gone i guess the green bar going partial of the way is normal? GREAT WORK !! [MENTION=2972811]Vinchenzop[/MENTION] ...:good:
[HTC One Max] gatorguy:
Damnitman, they are too smart for me, ha. Well, I moved all the files from my backup folder to /system/app and rebooted. Tried the OTA and it failed the same way. One thing I noticed is some system apps like Wifi Router and Tune In Radio aren't showing up in my app drawer even though I moved them back to /system/app, so I must still have something FUBAR'd. I hope I don't have to install the whole RUU and start from scratch. I have too much stuff configured how I like. Any other suggestions?

Edit: Now those system apps are getting updated from the play store. I'll try the OTA after they are all updated.

Edit 2: No go on the OTA after updating apps.
[HTC One Max] dottat:
If all else fails, you can backup your apps etc and do the RUU in have posted in the dev section here. That will allow you to take the OTA no problems whatsoever.
[HTC One Max] JBS976:
This is exactly what I did and it worked like a charm. Thanks again for posting that file.
[HTC One Max] gatorguy:
Thanks for your help. I'll have to tackle that when I have more free time. I appreciate all of your quick replies!
[HTC One Max] MikeOD:
I am not understanding how to install the radio from the OTA after installing the update as a flashable zip from recovery. Is this even possible? Any chance anyone could help me so I don't break my phone?
[HTC One Max] Vinchenzop:
I'll do a post for firmware here shortly.
[HTC One Max] Vinchenzop:
If you want to just update your firmware, here is the files and instructions to do so...PLEASE read the whole post before you begin so you're fully prepared.

Files to download

Unedited firmware.zip from OTA

rebootRUU TWRP 2_7.zip (thanks [MENTION=3472611]dottat[/MENTION] for the zip)

2.49.0000 No-Red-Text hboot zip (optional, but why not?)

1. Download all the files above and place them in a directory where you can run fastboot (I won't do a writeup about getting fastboot)

2. Boot your phone into bootloader and run the following commands in red

fastboot oem rebootRUU

fastboot flash zip firmware.zip (Be sure it finishes saying 'successful', not 'please flush again immediately'. If it says the flush again, rerun the command)

fastboot flash zip TWRP2_7.zip

fastboot flash zip NoRedText-t6vzw_2.16.605.2_hboot.zip (as stated above, this is optional, but why not?)

fastboot reboot

The above process will overwrite the boot.img that came with your current ROM, so please pull the boot.img from the ROM.zip that you're running, and put the boot.img in your fastboot directory on your computer, reboot your phone into the bootloader, then fun the following commands in red

fastboot flash boot boot.img

fastboot reboot

Edit, if fastboot just says "waiting for device" after commands are entered, close your cmd (windows users) and reopen your cmd with administrative rights. Linux users, add 'sudo' before the commands to run as superuser.
[HTC One Max] MikeOD:
Does that process update the radio too?
[HTC One Max] Vinchenzop:
Yes, that includes all the new firmware
[HTC One Max] MikeOD:
Sweet!!! Thank you.
[HTC One Max] DROID3R:
Noob question how do i find out if im s-off or s-on.?
[HTC One Max] Vinchenzop:
I'll answer that question with a question...did you run an s-off method, like rumrunner?

If you had a period of time where you were in a perpetual blacked out state, reboot into bootloader and it'll say it at the top of the screen
[HTC One Max] DROID3R:
Thanks... I flashed dottas RUU to grab the ota... I wanted to know if the ruu switched me to s-on.. But not it looks like im soff.
[HTC One Max] Vinchenzop:
The only way you'll switch back to s-off is if you change the security flag yourself. Otas, flashing roms, etc won't change the security of your device
[HTC One Max] JeffBea:
@ Vinchenzop, so for all those wondering that don't know. How do you know of for sure that the firmware took. Boot into bootloader and check hboot and radio numbers correct. I forgot what what those numbers should be on I would post them. Lol.
[HTC One Max] c2a5nn1o4n:
I have multiple roms backed up and I'm just trying to update my stock to kit Kat I download the update, install now and it boots into twrp recovery.. is this normal, how do I go about updating also will I lose root? I'm not interested in rerooting after updating but I would like to see what the new kit Kat is like... Thanks for replays beforehand you guys are the best
[HTC One Max] Soul H4ck3r:
Any one have different in signals (4g) with the new 4.4.2 radio update?
[HTC One Max] Vinchenzop:
Someone claimed that their signal doubled (I assume they're refering to cell). I won't know until I go to work tomorrow, since the 4g in/around my house is a bit in and out, but where i work is solid 4g, i'll run some tests then
[HTC One Max] INCREMENTAL:
So I'm guessing there's no way to just flash the new radios in TWRP? Sry just don't do much fastboot commands. I seen where the question was asked several times just never saw a answer.
[HTC One Max] c2a5nn1o4n:
Can I obtain this through flashify by flashing firmware,twrp recovery then boot.img in order or no?
[HTC One Max] Vinchenzop:
The boot.img, maybe. But the other files would need to be flashed via fastboot oem rebootRUU
[HTC One Max] Soul H4ck3r:
Can anyone confirm successful flash of radio thru fastboot with 4.3 hboot?
[HTC One Max] dottat:
S-off or on? I have a warning for you.

Don't flash the firmware zip AS IS from the update.zip. It will include a new hboot, boot, recovery etc.

Use this instead in RUU mode *(s-off only)* I removed the partitions you wouldn't want to flash to simply upgrade your radio.

http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407585063

I did my dads phone this way...
[HTC One Max] Soul H4ck3r:
I'm s-off

So can I just remove the radio file and flash that hboot...I'm not getting what your saying about removeing what u don't want in update.zip...I thought the update.zip has to included everything
[HTC One Max] dottat:
Are you looking for the new radio or the new hboot. What I posted would flash in ruu mode on the older hboot just fine. You would end up with new radio on the old hboot.
[HTC One Max] Soul H4ck3r:
I'm looking for new radio on old hboot.....nice so your file will work and not turn my phone into a brick....lol I'm just in love with this phone!!! I'd die if I messed her up
[HTC One Max] dottat:
As an aside for s-on users. If you suspect you somehow hosed any of the below partitions, you could always flash the firmware.zip inside of the OTApkg.zip in ruu mode. It is encrypted just like ruu and therefore a s-on phone would flash it in ruu mode.
[HTC One Max] djnikko:
No you can't just flash radio in hboot, you will get an error. I tried

enscribed on an HTC One Max
[HTC One Max] Jiggity Janx:
Since there is no thread for this I will ask here... :-p

Where does the need for unsecure kernel fit in for all those updating using these files vice the ota?
[HTC One Max] dottat:
Through hboot or RUUmode?

RUUmode works...
[HTC One Max] MikeOD:
Worked awesome!!!
[HTC One Max] Vinchenzop:
The unsecure kernel is necessary for perm root. That's why I added the paragraph for pulling the boot.img from your current rom and installing it via fastboot.

I don't know if the newest kernel will work on 4.3 roms, so running the latest firmware zip may cause your rom to not boot. Flashing the boot.img from the rom you're running should fix the potential boot loop
[HTC One Max] Guessphx:
Is this possible with locked bootloader? I am s-off rooted with nusense6 4.4.2 rom. I relocked my bootloader for fingerprint scanner on viper rom. But now I'm sense 6 rom with relocked bootloader. Do I have to unlock to do this firmware flash?

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Is this possible with locked bootloader? I am s-off rooted with nusense6 4.4.2 rom. I relocked my bootloader for fingerprint scanner on viper rom. But now I'm sense 6 rom with relocked bootloader. Do I have to unlock to do this firmware flash?
[HTC One Max] Vinchenzop:
If you follow the instructions as posted, I don't believe you have to be unlocked.
[HTC One Max] Guessphx:
Great! Thank you for replying. Will I have to reflash the rom I'm using afterwards?
[HTC One Max] Vinchenzop:
Read the entire post before moving forward. You'll have to pull the boot.img from the rom you're using and flash it via fastboot. This is because flashing the firmware.zip will replace whatever kernel you currently have with the stock, secure kernel.
[HTC One Max] johnrbrown1968:
this update screwed up my phone

I have unrooted phone and this made my external SD card read only. I did factory reset, etc. I'm being sent a new phone ... Not a happy camper.
[HTC One Max] joshm.1219:
Isn't that part of KitKat? To make the external SD read only?