yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Captain_Throwback:
There is no internal sd card. There is only an external sd card, which goes in the slot on the side of the device. The internal "sdcard" is emulated storage, so it cannot be mounted in Mass Storage mode or used for flashing in HBOOT.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Feldroid:
Your right, I did not ever notice since I had to use a tool to remove the SD Card tray from the side.. haha. Thanks
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] detr0yt:
Can I flash captain throw backs twrp with flashify?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] 1droidmod:
Jrummy's "Rom Installer" app or "Rom Toolbox/Pro" will install ur recovery. With Absolutely No Worries

Sent from my HTC6525LVW
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Captain_Throwback:
There's a new official version, and I really think you'll like it ;).

http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/m8_wlv
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] bill3508:
Flashed it and working fine. Got the partition bug for the second day in a row flashing. Having the partition fix on your SD card is a godsend.

Htc One M8/Vanir/Excaliber#8
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] cntryby429:
Is there still a benefit to using the theme you provided for your previous version?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Captain_Throwback:
The repair option in TWRP should take care of it too.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] bill3508:
Where it says repair/change partition?

Htc One M8/Vanir/Excaliber#8
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Captain_Throwback:
Wipe -> Advanced Wipe -> Repair or Change File System
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] hgoldner:
Drive mode!!!!! Fabulous. :victory:
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] toknitup420:
I'm on you're twrp 2.8.0.6. Will I have any issues if I update to the new official version 2.8.0.3.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Captain_Throwback:
No.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] toknitup420:
One more question. Do you recommend updating or am I ok to stick with you're version.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] coldconfession13:
So the is fix in the boot loader do we have to flash the firmware again to get it to read properly
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] andybones:
no. just flash recovery.

mine goes back to blank once flashing AOSP ROM, this doesn't bother me though.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] coldconfession13:
I did it still is on what it was before.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Captain_Throwback:
They're essentially similar, so it's really up to you.

All fixes are included. Everything should be working properly.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] coldconfession13:
I flashed it and it still shows the same 2.0 os
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Captain_Throwback:
If it was broken, it would be blank. Flash a firmware zip if you want the number to be different.

Flashing an image file won't change that number.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] thrgk:
How do I update my current TWRP? Download latest in play store, install, install recovery, or? I just dont want to mess up my current one
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Captain_Throwback:
Download the latest version (2.8.0.3) from here: http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/m8_wlv and fastboot flash it. Or, the Flashify app can flash the image for you, once downloaded.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] thrgk:
do i chose boot image or zip file or recovery image in flashify to update twrp?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] toknitup420:
Recovery

PLEASE HIT THE THANKS BUTTON IF I HELPED YOU. FOOOOOOOOOOO. ?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Lost Dog:
GPE Encryption

I totally understand that GPE encryption is non-AOSP and at this point not supported... That being said, on the TWRP Git it appears someone has found a way to decrypt (see the last post):

https://github.com/TeamWin/Team-Win-Recovery-Project/issues/247

It this the beginning of a feasible solution to mounting a GPE encryption partition? Can the basics from this post be used as a start for decryption? I'd be happy to test if this is the case...
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] hgoldner:
I cannot fully understand this, but attempts to use mtp and/or usb mount with both WinXP and Win7 systems consistently corrupts my SanDisk 128g exFAT formatted sdcard. Nandroids all work fine, I just have to stay away from mounts in recovery if I don't want to trash my card.

My name is Harold and I'm a flashaholic....
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Captain_Throwback:
I have the same card, and have had no such corruption issues. Have you considered reformatting the card? Which version are you using? The latest 2.8.0.3?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] hgoldner:
I'm also suspicious of the card myself (but it's a warranty replacement from Sandisk for the first defective 128g card!)

I was actually looking for your TWRP Captain, which was the last good TWRP I loaded before the "official" 2.8.0.3 but can't remember where I saw it.

UPDATE: Oops, now I see it's still 2.8.0.2. Will update to 2.8.0.3 (unless you think yours is better).
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Captain_Throwback:
They're essentially the same, unless you load my latest test version with the MTP fixes (the official version will be releasing soon with that and more fixes).
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] foamerman:
OK guys got a question for someone. I try to follow along dont know if it has been answered. So here goes I have TWRP 2.7.1.0 installed I have a rom backed up with it now I have flashed 2.8.0.0, 2.8.0.1, 2.8.0.2, 2.8.0.3 all of them and when I backup the rom it says it's done it successfully now when I went to restore the file was empty it has done it on all of them 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3. It does not matter which recovery I'm in I can still go back to the one that was backed up with 2.7.1.0 and restore that one now what have I done wrong or what do I need to be doing??
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] hgoldner:
I've lost you probably due to the lack of punctuation. Are you saying you HAVE successfully restored from 2.7.1.0 or you CAN'T restore from ANY of the TWRP versions?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] foamerman:
Yes sorry about that. The only one I can restore is from 2.7.1.0. "All" the other TWRP versions says the backup was successful but when I try to restore them the file is empty. Is that better sorry I'm old school we never used a period.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] hgoldner:
So when you do the Nandroids in the subsequent TWRP versions, then look at the card with a file explorer or connected to PC, can you see the backup files or are they al 0 length? How big is your sdcard? Is it formatted exFAT or FAT32? Are you on the latest firmware?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] foamerman:
After I got back up and running and got connected to the computer I looked at the backup I made and it said 0 length. I believe I'm fat32 I've had the sdcard from the beginning. It's a 64gig. 4.4.4 is that what you need?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] hgoldner:
If you unmount the card, connect it via reader to the PC, and right click, is it formatted FAT32 or exFAT?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] foamerman:
It is exFAT formatted. Hey hgoldner my daughter is getting married tomorrow and I have a rehearsal dinner to go to that I'm late if we are on later tonight can we take this up then? Thank you?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] hgoldner:
Congrats on the wedding! Go enjoy. We'll try to hook up after the nuptials are done.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] bigjay517:
Hey all,

I have noticed a weird behavior in TWRP that has existed over my last two phones. The zip queue feature doesn't seem to flash any zip after the first zip. It reports successfully flashed, but for example if my second zip was to install Titanium Backup when I go to the app drawer I don't see the app. I have to reboot back to recovery and install the zip again. I am just now wondering if I am doing wrong because I assumed that it was a quirk with my GNEX before. Now that it happens with my HTC M8 I am rethinking the cause of this. I do not remember if I could manually flash the two zips to make it work or not. Has anyone else experienced this? If so were you able to resolve it?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Captain_Throwback:
I can chain-flash 10 zips with no issues. There must be an issue with the scripting in the TB zip (or whatever other zip you're trying to flash).
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] PieceKeepr:
Same here. The only exception would be flashing a zip that automatically reboots the phone. If you know a zip will reboot, put it in the queue last.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] tsitalon1:
Hey guys,

I'm new to the M8, am I missing something?

I really would like to make TWRP backups to my external SD, yet it appears there is a permission issue, is this possible on the M8?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] toknitup420:
Which twrp version are you running and what type of sd card do you have.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] tsitalon1:
TWRP 2.8.0.3 and using the below sdcard:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CHHTOII/ref=pe_385040_30332200_TE_item

Card works fine when booted but do notice TIB cannot write to the card either.

Can write to card just fine using esfilexplorer or manually from pc to phone through Windows explorer.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] toknitup420:
Format the card using you're comp to fat32.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] tsitalon1:
Will do, thanks!
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] toknitup420:
NP.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Captain_Throwback:
No, don't do this. Just reformat the card, as exFAT, as it should be. The best way to do this would be through the phone itself. That ensures maximum compatibility.

Formatting an XC card to FAT32 completely destroys your read/write speeds.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] toknitup420:
Ah my b I always mix the two up. I originally wrote exfat and then changed it to fat32.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] tsitalon1:
Oops...well i formatted as fat32 and now TWRP can write to it just fine but TIB still cannot.

Guess I'll try exfat
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] tsitalon1:
Using SDFix from the play store resolved TIB's write access to the SD card.

Thanks all.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] larryatapproved:
I wish I had read this thread before I used TWRP manager. Anyway, I tried to update, it booted into recovery, had no operating system. I was able to get to the bootloader screen, selected boot to recovery, and 2.7 came back and I was able

to restore a backup. Everything seems to be OK at this point. Do I have to worry about having flashed to the wrong partition or did restoring the backup take care of that? If not, is there something to do to fix the boot partition?

Thanks!
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] jsaxon2:
If everything is working then you should be fine. Restoring a backup will write the information to the correct partitions.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] larryatapproved:
Thank you! I guess I was lucky to be able to get back to the earlier version. Whew.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] maxpower7:
Anyone have any idea why I can't delete this backup? (the folder itself is empty - it didn't back up properly in the first place for whatever reason). I can't delete it either in TWRP or Root Explorer. I have no problems with any other backups. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] sonicshaman:
man, I'm stuck in fast boot screen-I tried to update and I don't know if it was what post 271 was talking about with boot vs recovery partition. I can't get anywhere. My mac won't see the device via ADB. When I type SU in it looks for a password, which I don't know. Maybe because it doesn't see it? Any help appreciated, I've spent the better part of the day trying to get this sorted.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Captain_Throwback:
What are you trying to do? Flash recovery? If you're trying to flash 2.8.1.0, don't use the Verizon version from the TeamWin site - it was built using deprecated code. Either use the GSM version from the TeamWin site, or use one of my builds (click the TWRP link in my sig).
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] sonicshaman:
that's what I tried, now I'm stuck in boot loader. Can't get to any recovery. I'll download yours, don't know what I can do with though now?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] toknitup420:
Can you still reboot to RUU.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Captain_Throwback:
Bootloader is where you have to be to fastboot flash recovery.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] sonicshaman:
Problem is anything I do just makes the screen flash and come back to the same menu. Maybe could hboot something if that could help? I'm at a loss. Seems like recovery is gone, or corrupt.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Captain_Throwback:
HBOOT is where you select fastboot. Then you can fastboot flash recovery. Am I not understanding something?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] sonicshaman:
Could def be me, my brain is shutting down. ;) If I go hboot/recovery nothing happens, just vibrate and screen flash.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Captain_Throwback:
HBOOT and recovery aren't the same thing. Didn't you say you CAN get to HBOOT? What is working?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] sonicshaman:
yes, I can click on hboot and call up the next menu with fastboot/recovery/factory reset/etc. If I click anything in the menu there it just vibrates and back to the same menu. I can't even power it down, goes dark for a few secs and comes back on.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Captain_Throwback:
Once you're in FASTBOOT USB mode, that's all you need to flash the updated recovery.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] sonicshaman:
From computer or sd card? The computer won't see the phone, I can't do anything from there. I tried flashing an 0P6BIMG.zip from hboot and it doesn't work.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Captain_Throwback:
Are you S-OFF?

So the computer won't see the device when it's in FASTBOOT? What kind of computer did you say you're using?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] sonicshaman:
correct, I have a mac and a pc, can't get either to recognize. I'm unlocked/s-off. When I plug the usb into it fastboot does change to fastboot usb.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Captain_Throwback:
Then the computer IS recognizing it. You just need to fastboot flash the recovery.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] sonicshaman:
When I type "adb devices" it doesn't show. I tried typing su and it asks for password that I don't know-it's not admin. What am I missing? Tried following directions from a few places and I just can't get it. I've never had trouble like this before-I'm not as inept as I seem at the moment-I swear. ;)
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Captain_Throwback:
You're in fastboot. Adb doesn't work while in fastboot.

You'd want to type "fastboot devices," not "adb devices."

Either way, fastboot flashing the recovery should work fine? Have you even tried it?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] sonicshaman:
Yep, that did it. I found a video to check out too. I didn't understand how some of that worked, and had some commands wrong. Thanks so much for you help and patience-def owe you a few pints.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] TotallyAnxious:
[MENTION=912474]Dees_Troy[/MENTION] When I boot into recovery it reboots almost immediately back to the rom/hboot (it does both). I already did a ruu. So I'm not sure what else to do. I'm using the latest twrp from [MENTION=1162986]Captain_Throwback[/MENTION]
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Captain_Throwback:
Why are you asking Dees_Troy about my recovery build?

But if you're using the 2.8.2.0 version, I have an updated version building now. Apparently there were some fixes needed. I'll post a link here when it's done building.

But there's a reason I have a recovery thread . . .
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] TotallyAnxious:
Two heads are better than one, but you're right. I was using the 2.8.2.0 before I did a ruu and used the 2.8.2.1 after the ruu. And the problem remained.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Captain_Throwback:
The problem is Dees_Troy knows nothing about my build.

Try rolling back to this 2.8.1.0 and see if it works. It should (hopefully). The 2.8.2.x versions are still being worked out a bit. I can't get it to boot either, lol.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] TotallyAnxious:
Very good point.

And so far it hasn't rebooted. I'll leave recovery booted and see if it stays on while I feed my dogs.

Yupp it stayed on. I'll just wait for the fixed 2.8.2.X before going back to 5.0.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Captain_Throwback:
You don't need 2.8.2.x to flash 5.0.x. The 2.8.1.0 verison I posted will work fine.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Captain_Throwback:
I updated my 2.8.2.1 version. It should now be working properly. But I'd keep that 2.8.1.0 version around just in case.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Superm@π:
Where are your twrp builds found? I can't find your thread or page anywhere. Thanks.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Captain_Throwback:
Click the TWRP link in my sig.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Superm@π:
OK. Problem was that tapatalk app wouldn't let me view your signature. Had to use web view.

It says "sprint" but I'm on Verizon. Will that be a problem?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Captain_Throwback:
That Sprint is just my carrier. It's unrelated to the recovery. The recovery works on all variants.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] killhr:
Any idea why the twrp app & flashify won't flash the twrp img I had to flash phills because recovery disappeared
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] garywojdan81:
From what I read, the app doesn't flash it to the right partition. Best bet is to d/l the .IMG file from their site and fastboot flash it or use flashify.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] killhr:
I'm not able to use pc right now though & flashify won't flash it only flashed Phil's
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] RuLEoF2:
red error messages

Hi,

I'm seeing two red error messages when I make a backup. One at the beginning... "E. Unable to locate '/and-sec' partition for backup calculations." and another after the data partition is backed up... "E. Unable to locate '/and-sec' partition for backup process." This started after I upgraded from 2.8.0.3 to 2.8.1.0.

I'm also having an issue with the "mount" feature where the PC sees the phone as a CD ROM and not a drive.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Captain_Throwback:
How's the new version working for everyone?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] d08speed3:
Maybe I'm blind. Where is a link for the newest and what # is the newest? Is it a flushable zip? Can I use Flashify to flash the IMG? Will all my backups from prior TWRP work on newest? Thanks in advance!
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Captain_Throwback:
In the "Download" section of the OP, it'll take you to the TeamWin site. In the top right corner, you have an option to choose your device. You'll find a link to the latest version there. It'll be an image file. I assume Flashify will work, but I've heard of it sometimes having issues. Best/safest way is to fastboot flash it (or fastboot boot it, if you prefer to stay stock).

There's no reason TWRP Backups wouldn't continue to work, unless you know something I don't.

The newest one is the one named in the thread title.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] d08speed3:
Found it! Flashed it using Flashify. Running perfect! Cool! Thanks!
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] RuLEoF2:
I just flashed it and MTP is working but there's a weird graphic effect where the screen sort of scrambles between the splash and the recovery start.

I saw it on 2.8.0.3. but 2.8.1.0 fixed it.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Captain_Throwback:
Yes, it's a glitch. Is it that serious?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] RuLEoF2:
Hey... You asked. ;)
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Captain_Throwback:
I asked how it's working - that glitch doesn't affect functionality, does it?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] toknitup420:
No and that glitch has been around forever. You're recoveries always work good. I haven't been able to break it yet. so that must mean its good.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] MotoTurbo:
Has anyone ever gotten techerrata.com to ever download using chrome. Always reloads the countdown after it hits 0. Stock browser works well tho
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] d08speed3:
Worked fine for me the other day on the regular Chrome. Not Beta Chrome.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] coldconfession13:
Thanks for the updated recovery!!!!! If Christmas didn't wipe me out I would donate. Until I get paid
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] ryknow27:
I am having a problem with TWRP. When I try flashing with TWRP Manager the app crashes and when I flash with flashify or fastboot it just sits at the boot screen with the words entering recovery at the top. What is weird though is when I touch the screen it vibrates the same as it does when it is running correctly. I am on 4.4.3 stock recovery and rooted and s-off. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Captain_Throwback:
Update your firmware.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] ryknow27:
Thank you for the reply. I have now updated to 4.4.4 and it still does the same thing.:confused:
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Captain_Throwback:
Are you using the latest Android SDK?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] ryknow27:
Probably not...I will check that and try again. Thanks.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] ryknow27:
Thank you so much for the help. Updating the SDK did the trick.:D
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] jbarcus81:
I'm on the latest recovery from OP and the right firmware.. the strangest things though doing a sideload.. seems to have run fine and my phone is booting into the rom now.. but.. I saw this in the cmd window..
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Captain_Throwback:
Yeah, I'm pretty sure sideload got borked in 2.8.3.0. But I believe it has since been fixed and should be working for the next update. In the meantime you'll just have to use MTP or UMS to copy files to the device and flash them manually.

But hey, if it worked anyway, I guess it doesn't matter . . . :rolleyes:
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] jbarcus81:
Worked fine! Just didn't seem to really match what was happening in either terminal... it's all good captain! :highfive:
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] jbarcus81:
Running newest version.. sideload still doesn't look like it used to.. no error message.. who knows..
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Captain_Throwback:
Is your Android SDK up to date?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] jbarcus81:
As far as I know.. I ran the updater last night.. will again after work.. was running late this AM and can't get to my desktop right now.. but as far as I know it's up to date..
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Captain_Throwback:
Does sideload work, and you were just expecting more output?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] jbarcus81:
Sorry captain I wasn't very clear... Yea, sideload works.. just doesn't have the same display as before.. All I really noticed was the cmd prompt had it at like 45% loaded yet the rom I was sideloading was installing.. but yes, it did work. :good:
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] svil3:
Everything ok with the new 2.8.5 .img?

I've read that the OPO one is broken, and maybe others...
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] deeznuts:
Not sure. Using TWRP Manager from Play store and latest download version for our device is still 2.8.4. Maybe was taken out or not updated yet in the date base for downloads??? Thread title has changed for 2.8.5 but not changelog on this thread but is on their main website so idk?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] hgoldner:
Flashed 2.8.5.0 in fastboot after download from official site. Haven't noticed any issues.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] svil3:
Same here, flashed with flashify, everything ok at the moment, already have done a nandroid and flashed an audio mod without problems
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Budwise:
I tried to install from TWRP Manager over my Philz CWM recovery and it totally screwed it up. It seemed to install TWRP on the side of CWM and when the phone booted normally it would boot to TWRP and when I'd choose reboot recovery it would boot to Philz CWM touch. Luckily reflashing my ROM from CWM killed the TWRP instance and got me up and running again.

EDIT: Got TWRP installed using the fastboot method. I'd suggest this over the app.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] toknitup420:
Are you on Verizon
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Captain_Throwback:
Yes, I would avoid using TWRP Manager. Fastboot is better. If you're on TWRP 2.8.4.0 or higher, you can just flash recovery from within recovery.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] str8str:
Hey cap can you provide me a sd card flashable zip of the newest twrp you've made.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] str8str:
Gee thanks guy. You used to make them as zips on you're site but now just images even though there is a whole write up on why they are in zip formats. but thanks for the rude no I can manage.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] toknitup420:
And why can't you just use flashify or flash the recovery through fastboot. It only takes two seconds.