yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] bakemcbride21:
I would recommend using TWRP to flash venom since that's what the devs say to...they seem to know a thing or two :)

You can flash VIPER it in cwm but it's hard to see as the recovery gui and the aroma installer gui overlay reach other during the process and it's really hard to see/select what you want.

For twrp, download it here: http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/m8_wlv/openrecovery-twrp-2.7.0.2-m8_wlv.img

Then do the ol fastboot flash recovery (filename.img) no parenthesis and filename is whatever the name of the img file is.

I would place this recovery img in your adb folder to make things easier.

In detail (from a team win support page)

Fastboot Installation Method:

Download file to your computer (in your adb folder)

open a command prompt, and in command line, navigate to the folder you have the recovery

I also personally like to confirm adb sees me my phone before I start... adb devices

Reboot phone into fastboot... adb reboot bootloader

again, I like to confirm my phone is still seen...fastboot devices

Then type in fastboot flash recovery filename.img

Then type in fastboot reboot.

Reboot Phone into recovery as normal to flash VIPER
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] bonbon363:
Thank You Very Much for the guide, was easy to follow and done.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] mchief298:
Download flashify from the app store. It's quick, and painless.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] suprafreak1000:
Bump, anyone? tried searching for an answer but didn't find anything. I'm curious about this as well.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] eeshuz:
If you don't understand how to flash the rom with clockwork then you might not understand the concept and should probably learn a little bit more before you mess around with your phone. That being said, all you have to do in CWM to install a rom like Viper is to make a backup first, as you should any time you're going to make a change like installing a rom, and since this will be your first installation of Viper, you should do a "wipe data/factory reset", then "install zip from sdcard", browse to the directory on your phone where you downloaded the Viper rom zip file, then install it, then reboot, and you're done.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] bonbon363:
I flashed the RIM and everything working fine now.

Thanks for the best
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] surfed.tk:
illegal instruction :(

Hey Folks,

any idea why I would get this:

MD5 (/Users/Sascha/Downloads/untitled folder/cwm_v6.0.4.8_m8vzw-3.img) = 725cafdc16a6a50e760d3161c70c5fa2
saschamacether:untitled folder Sascha$ ./fastboot flash recovery cwm_v6.0.4.8_m8vzw-3.img
Illegal instruction: 4

not the most telling error....
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pandaboy77:
So I recently tried to run an RUU, but each time I do I get "ERROR: USB_read failed with status e00002e8".

Specifications:

On a Mac

HTC One sprint variant

device not detected by adb

keep getting same usb error each time

I flash a zip of which I extracted from the official RUU, rom.zip; I rebootRUU, then I flash the zip. It worked fine before, then I flashed a sense 6 rom and all hell broke loose. Please help me out. If you need any more information just ask.
[HTC One Max] HellRayzer:
Error Code: 160.

Error Reason: MID Not Allowed.

need a little help...followed directions.
[HTC One Max] Jiggity Janx:
Verizon Max cannot be unlocked via htcdev. Use rumrunner or firewater
[HTC One Max] HellRayzer:
Just figured that out. I'm looking for the device drivers now, I don't think they are installing correctly from my phone. When I try running rumrunner no adb, checked it and it won't find device.
[HTC One Max] JBS976:
after a pc redo I head that problem myself yesterday, I installed HTC Sync Manager then uninstalled it. All the drivers were in and everything, adb and fastboot commands worked great.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kirtusl92:
Hello there all.

Im planning to switch from HTC one m7 to either the galaxy note 3 or HTC one m8. The one that i really hesitate from going to Note 3 is the LTE bands in canada...

2100/2600 MHz?? Correct me if i'm wrong, but doesnt those frequencies mean that the signal wont be able to penetrate through walls/buildings well enough?

I'm asking the Note 3 users in canada with LTE capabilities; how is it? Note 2 users have 700 MHz so they probably have no trouble using LTE in buildings....do you guys have to resort to HSPA+/3G when you're in buildings like savage cave men?

Ooh the horrible nightmare nostalgia back in the early 2000 when I used to sit near windows to gain signals...Please tell me this is not so.

I need your personal experiences with the phone and LTE. If anyone has ever went to Simon Fraser University in Vancouver with it, that would be perfect as I live near there. Thanks!
[Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] firl:
Hello,

I am trying to flash the recovery partition of my galaxy TAB 3.

I have tried with windows XP and Windows 7 x64. Odin 3.07 and 3.07

I tried flashing T210.CWM.6.0.4.7.recovery.tar as well as many others.

I am able to reset my device each time with kies that it messes up.

I got this tab free from time warner, I am trying just to be able to flash custom ROMS.

I have searched for the past 2 days trying to figure it out.

When I flash it with odin, it says Failed and turns red. Then on the tablet the blue download progress bar moves, then when I reboot it is messed up.

"Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again."

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> recovery.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

Anyone have any recommendations?
[Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] firl:
So I am just replying to let anyone / whoever might want to know.

I used windows 7 x64, used heimdall 1.4, uninstall kies, all USB drivers. Installed the heimdall drivers and followed the instructions with:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=47060381#post47060381

Mac heimdall didn't work, ubuntu didn't work, windows did
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mechz01:
I have D710 I'm using a Spring MVNO (ring plus). Is there a custom rom that has mobile 3g data working out of the box? I tried the pacman rom but apparently that doesn't support data and I'm back to stock.

If not can someone tell me a good rom (preferably lightweight, that dosen't have any weird features missing, like the camera doesn't work right or something) + modem I need to flash? I'm pretty new to flashing modems but I'll look into it, thank you. It's been a little frustrating for me looking for a good rom, but maybe I'm making it harder than it needs to be.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
TouchWiz ROMs will be your most stable and have everything working out of the box. Just flash the modern that corresponds to the build (GB27=GB27 Modem). I recommend Project X v3.9.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Linux guy:
Too true. However touch whiz is a disgrace to this phone. Viluminati is at 4.4.2, has nothing missing (that I know?) And has 3g working. It may have a "call" bug that makes sound choppy when calling someone. That's probably it though.

sent from tumblr
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mechz01:
I flashed Project X v3.9...man that's an ugly green theme. I checked out the Viluminati thread, people are reporting too many glitches for my liking.

Anything else?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] HighxVoltage:
Only options to get good 3G out of the box are any touchwiz ROMs. Shostock, Touched by GS4
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mechz01:
I'll try Shostock, thanks.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
You can change the theme, check out the extras section of the OP
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
ShoStock doesn't have MMS or 4G, just to warn you... But it does have MultiWindow
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mechz01:
ouch. I'll try the themes on project x, thanks.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mechz01:
Ok so I downloaded the themes, installed via a file manager, now how do I apply them?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
Flash in recovery
[Android Stick & Console Computers General] britoso:
Amazon's new Fire TV is now available for $99.

Does this qualify as an "android stick computer" ? I think its on the same playing field as the X7 and others, so it does.

Specs/Link:

http://www.amazon.com/Amazon-CL1130-Fire-TV/dp/B00CX5P8FC/

I think Amazon has a winner on its hands, just need to wait till we get full market access and maybe a custom KitKat ROM. (JCase already posted root access!)

Just imagine the possibilities with a Mic available at your disposal.

Threads:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2703716

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=51622729

http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=191109

Edit1: Android TV is coming too. https://www.theverge.com/2014/4/5/5584604/this-is-android-tv

Edit2: A section has been created! http://xdaforums.com/fire-tv
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] ticklemepinks:
http://firewater-soff.com/instructions/

works fine, now s-offed
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Sim-X:
Already???!!! Awesome! :good:
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] ticklemepinks:
yep thank me later lol
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Sim-X:
And confirmed! Can't wait to get rid of ugly development test, bring on the custom hboot. I have only had the phone for not even 2 days and already s-off!
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] m03sizlak:
I concur.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Magnum_Enforcer:
Looks like it's time to update my Hboot guide.

Sent from my EVO LTE
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] FlowingAway:
For some reason when I get to the command "chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/firewater" it's telling me "operation not permitted". Strange cause adb shell has superuser permissions...gonna try on my desktop pc.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] fastamx79:
I had that too.. check your phone's screen and accept the root request.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] xhaui:
I can also confirm it works. I used the HTCDev Unlocked/Rooted method and am now S-Off.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] knlmwq:
Wow I am S-Off. That was quick and easy. Only complication was having to download an app (USBDebug) from the play store in order to enable usb debugging mode.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] schmeggy929:
Settings/About/Software Information/More/ tap Build number 7 times. Adds Developer options. back to Settings just above Activate this device. Enables USB Debugging there.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] dtwait:
Another confirmed success! :GOOD:
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] jvs60:
I'm getting an error on the last line

"root@htc_m8whl:/ # chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/firewater

chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/firewater

root@htc_m8whl:/ #

C:\Users\J>/data/local/tmp/firewater

The system cannot find the path specified."

---------- Post added at 10:29 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:27 PM ----------

I'm getting an error on the last line

"root@htc_m8whl:/ # chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/firewater

chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/firewater

root@htc_m8whl:/ #

C:\Users\J>/data/local/tmp/firewater

The system cannot find the path specified."

---------- Post added at 10:32 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:29 PM ----------

I'm getting an error on the last line

"root@htc_m8whl:/ # chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/firewater

chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/firewater

root@htc_m8whl:/ #

C:\Users\J>/data/local/tmp/firewater

The system cannot find the path specified."

---------- Post added at 10:34 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:32 PM ----------

I'm getting an error on the last line

"root@htc_m8whl:/ # chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/firewater

chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/firewater

root@htc_m8whl:/ #

C:\Users\J>/data/local/tmp/firewater

The system cannot find the path specified."

---------- Post added at 10:35 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:34 PM ----------

I'm getting an error on the last line

"root@htc_m8whl:/ # chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/firewater

chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/firewater

root@htc_m8whl:/ #

C:\Users\J>/data/local/tmp/firewater

The system cannot find the path specified."
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] chemjb:
confirmed

View attachment 2672524

thank you for the heads up [MENTION=933466]thicklemepinks[/MENTION]

this is ridiculous it took me 3 minutes to get soff with htc dev unlocked and rooted

the guys who made this possible deserve some donations for sure
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] jvs60:
I'm getting an error on the last line

"root@htc_m8whl:/ # chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/firewater

chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/firewater

root@htc_m8whl:/ #

C:\Users\J>/data/local/tmp/firewater

The system cannot find the path specified."
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] FlowingAway:
I'm at a loss here.

C:\Users\Matt\Desktop\AndroidSDK\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20130917

-tools>adb shell

shell@htc_m8whl:/ $ su

su

shell@htc_m8whl:/ # chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/firewater

chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/firewater

Unable to chmod /data/local/tmp/firewater: Operation not permitted

supersu shows in its log that it allowed "shell"...when i type the cdmod command i am receiving no prompts on the phone screen. should i be?
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] FlowingAway:
i bolded the part i think you need to cut out
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] chemjb:
last line tells me you are not in the adb shell anymore. since thats a response from windows are you sure you are not getting kicked out of adb shell.

your case IMO seems to be the system write protection.

Why don't you use the wp_mod.ko from flare.

this is the guide someone wrote on the htc m8 dev forum just to clarify

first reboot to recovery and mount system go to the file manager and you should've downloaded the module from the htc m8 forum here on xda.

copy the module to system/lib/modules and chmod 644

reboot

open up terminal and type su

then

insmod /system/lib/modules/wp_mod.ko

to verify that is loaded type lsmod and see if is loaded.

last thing go to system/etc/ and find the file init.installrecovery.sh and add

insmod /system/lib/modules/wp_mod.ko

to the end of the file save and exit and reboot.

now when you reboot and you open terminal and type lsmod the wp_mod should be loaded and it should say permanent.

now try fire and water again.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] FlowingAway:
Thank you [MENTION=4344893]chemjb[/MENTION] it wasn't even that complicated. I guess something went wrong when I flashed the supersu zip the first time. I flashed again and this time it took. Worked first try after that. S-Off and ready to roll.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] karhuk:
Yes, Firewater worked the first time. It did go through a few "bottles". I think "bottle 5" was the last.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] subhumanderelict:
HT here on 1.54 with hardware version 0005 and I'm also getting the failure message.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] ocelot_gr:
HT43 here, hw rev 5, firewater worked for me as well :)
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Glewis21:
Everything works but accepting root it don't show up on my phone for some reasoning any one else gets this
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] ThePhoneGeek:
So my S/N is an FA444 and Hardware version 0005.

I had no problem with Firewater when I got my phone a couple weeks back.

It would seem that many of the recent HT serials are an issue.

MG
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Tre Lawrence:
It is an interesting phenomenon, that's for sure.

I still made a small donation to the Firewater guys by way of thanks; grateful for the work even though it doesn't work on my device. I can muster up to much angst, as I am rocking Viper on my new M8.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] sslbaron:
I'm s/n FA43 and hardware version 0005. I was able to s-off about a month back. Glad I didn't hold off ?
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] neudof:
Any chance you could push the exploit and run while in recovery with the system mounted?
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] phatmanxxl:
Got my M8 today, rooted and unlocked.

HBOOT 3.16

I got welped too. :(
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Sloth:
Looks like you are not doing the commands in the correct order

adb reboot <–important!!!!
adb wait-for-device push firewater /data/local/tmp
adb shell
[B]su[/B]
chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/firewater
/data/local/tmp/firewater

After the su command the $ should change to #
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] phatmanxxl:
Im a dummy,I didn't grant root access on the phone when prompted, It didn't work anyway. Got the welp.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] dandan2980:
I obtained soff on 2 m8. The first one I got had to be exchanged cause of the radio issue the second day I had the first phone but I went into superuser and switched default access from prompt to grant before running firewater. I took the ota before unlocking, rooting , and soff.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] kenny8504:
Yeah it's something different my replacement can't be soff yet
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] metalfan78:
Same here, just got a new replacement and got the whelp message. Bummed.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] metalfan78:
I hate not having s-off, and I really hate not having an RUU
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] mobilecj:
I AGREE WITH YA! I'm sure it'll come soon! (I hope so :))
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] metalfan78:
I hope so. I'm sure the firewater guys are working on it. Why isn't the ruu out yet though? Wtf
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] AarSyl:
I'm just checking in, and I wish I had not taken the latest OTA. FIrewater doesn't work for me either, and I wouldn't doubt that the OTA is the cause of all this. However, the update did note system enhancements, and the device seems to handle LTE better, so I can't really complain.

I'm going to give WeakSauce a try.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] metalfan78:
The OTA isn't the issue. I got a replacement and tried to s-off before I updated. It has something to do with the hardware.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Magnum_Enforcer:
Weaksauce is for Verizon versions, since it's blocked from being unlocked with HTC Dev, as I understand it. Looks like you're in the same boat as a few others and you'll have to wait for a new exploit.

Sent from my HTC device
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] scott_0:
whelp, this sucks, I just got the whelp :eek:
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] metalfan78:
I hate the whelp!
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] blackice666:
There is a Bounty thread for the whelp message fix. Link is in my signature.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] metalfan78:
Yea, I'm in for a donation there as soon as they find a fix.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Tre Lawrence:
Good stuff. Already donated even though it didn't work for me, and would donate again.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] neudof:
I get the whelp message and noticed that when I try to apply xposed modules I have to set it to flash them in recovery or they do not stick....

Any way to run firewater from recovery?
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] phatmanxxl:
Nope, just follow the directions. There's a huge bounty find a way to S-off. Just be patient.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] larry2513:
Just did mine. Hardware 005, fa434 s/n.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] dblock3nine:
I got the whelp message :( .. S/N is FA44R and hardware version 0005.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Registerforwhat:
whelp, this sucks, firewater can not work on your device

no amount of reflashing, retrying, or ruuing will fix...

DO NOT COME TO IRC ASKING FOR UPDATES OR ETAS!!!!!!

if we are able to fix this issue, it will be announced

bye bye.....sorry it didn't work out.

HK Version too Hardware 005 SA FA449
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] dincdoes.me:
I have the same as you mine whelped 5 or 6 times and says shipped soff did u wait long enough or unplugged it at the 1st whelp? Sadly though every freaking Rom with aroma won't work tried all recoveries aroma touch never works just vol and power buttons do.. it always stops after I push agree all the good roms have aroma and I want a great sense Rom for my new hk edition love this phone so much!
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] dblock3nine:
You tried 5 or 6 times in a row? I didn't do that but I will try that now. I thought I read somewhere that all roms that use aroma have that issue because aroma hasnt been updated since ics, I believe.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] dincdoes.me:
No I didn't try 5 or 6 times it said chugging 1 - 5 times before it said soff was achieved and rebooted to boot loader said shipped soff. About aroma I had a not three with kit Kat used aroma just fine. I think something else is wrong.. plus devs would not include aroma in the roms if the touch stops working.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] neudof:
Use 2 fingers in aroma. Touch what you want and use finger 2 to touch right next to it...

Not perfect, but better than mashing volume buttons
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] JONBOY345:
Has a root method not involving HTCdev.com been developed?

If it's possible, I'd like to not send any info to HTC that I've unlocked my bootloader.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] mjs2011:
Quick question about S-Off. If I plan on rooting and flashing only aosp based roms, do I need to go through the whole s-off process or can I skip that part?
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] JONBOY345:
It's always smart to S-off when you're rooting.

It'll make firmware upgrades much easier in the future.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] edanono:
I can't get mine to work. Drivers installed. HTC sync not installed. Usb debugging enabled. I connect it, then change connection from htc sync to drive. After adb reboot I have to change the connection again. Rub through the rest with no errors, but never get promoted by super user or supersu. It does nothing. Anyone know what I'm missing?
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] slimbrady:
When you change the connection to drive instead of htc sync you're also disabling USB Debugging. The warning is only meant for software on your computer, don't worry about the phone's active connection so long as you have USB Debugging toggled on, it will override HTC Sync on your phone (but don't have the other place you can enable HTC Sync checked...forget where but I'm sure you know there was 2 places that HTC Sync shows up....Didn't you notice you had to go back in and re-enable USB Debugging quite often?

In other words, try leaving it alone while it's working^^
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] edanono:
Thanks for the tips. Tried that out, but if I leave it as htc sync, it will not find the phone. I get error: device not found.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] slimbrady:
Yeah, sorry about that, haha. Getting tired and I've been working with my EVO 4G all day trying to get it rooted and I mixed up the the 2 for a second there. >.< With the EVO the USB Debugging is literally tied to the HTC Sync option!

I've been running AOSP on my m8 for too long to remember my checklist for firewater ( actually, I think i've only ever used firewater on an AOSP Rom) but you MAY want to consider swapping over to CM 11 just to run firewater to success or failure, and then you can switch back as the S-OFF will persist through any Roms you install if you achieve it. My first M8 I S-Off'd while on LiquidSmooth Rom if I remember correctly. HTC Sync does not exist in any of the AOSP Roms i've tried....which is not a short list, lol. My next M8 got the WHELP though so nothing I can do right now to get this one S-off =/

Sorry I couldn't be more help! =/

Oh yeah, last tip, make sure that in addition to USB Debugging you have Root Access set to Apps and ADB, not just Apps, in the Development Options. I think Firewater and similar apps are too much behind-the-scenes for the phone to consider them actual Apps in regards to that option...Pluse you want root anyway if you're using ADB right? =)
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] mjs2011:
Wait. Cm11 is available for the Sprint m8?
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] slimbrady:
Yeah, the m8 is now unified much like they did with the moto_msm8960 a while back. I don't know if you noticed that pretty much every AOSP Rom had big updates ~20 th of this month and support for the m8spr was added to several AOSP Roms as well right at this time....Was immediately following CM's successful unification of the m8 devices.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] mjs2011:
Wow! That's great. I was surprised that we didn't have a thread for cm yet and that explains why. How's it running? Any major bugs?