yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[One (M8) Android Development] smeejaytee:
Thanks for the reply I have all the necessary criteria I just haven't used this method before the op states quite clearly what to do I'm sure I'll be fine, I just wanted some reassurance lol.

P.s I hope everything goes well for you skulldreamz good luck and get well soon.
[One (M8) Android Development] ozziedog:
[MENTION=4542027]skulldreamz[/MENTION], thank for all your work, and a speedy recovery to you Sir.
[One (M8) Android Development] 3's&7's:
I have been running stock 5.01 for a few weeks now and decided to update firmware to 4.16. After the flashing / reboot, I received the encryption screen that my password was correct but my data was corrupt and must factory reset.

I am reflashing the 5.01 gpe (from this thread) again just to get the phone stable once more. What did I do wrong...my gut is telling my that the factory ROM is just not compatible with this firmware or...?

I am really new to HTC flashing and have never had to flash this much firmware before on a device...been lazy with Nexus and LG flashing for the last few years, lol.
[One (M8) Android Development] smeejaytee:
Just wanting to maker sure but does this method wipe internal memory or not I'm hoping it doesn't.

Thanks in advance.
[One (M8) Android Development] :
It shouldn't. But anything can happen anytime in this hobby. Backup first if you're worried. ?
[One (M8) Android Development] gelo01:
I'm currently on Android 4.4.4 (MaximusHD 9), is it okay to flash a Lollipop firmware (4.xx.401.x) even if i am staying with a KitKat ROM? Would there be problems that will happen? Thanks guys..
[One (M8) Android Development] smeejaytee:
Thanks for the reply although I'm worried now lol, I was going to use this method because you don't need to use the pc but to back up my internal memory I need to connect to it anyway kind of defeats the object.
[One (M8) Android Development] arian_0098:
Does SuperCID block OTA updates?

Will I receive OTA updates after changing it to default?

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I did this & there was no problem. (I'm currently on official 3.28.401.9 & flashed 4.16.401.9 firmware without any problem.)
[One (M8) Android Development] smeejaytee:
Did it wipe your internal memory please.
[One (M8) Android Development] :
No it doesn't wipe anything.

But as I said... There's absolutely no guarantees ever with this stuff. Issues could pop up anytime.

Flash at your own risk is how it always goes. ??

Again... Answer is no. It won't wipe anything. Not trying to scare you, but you seem to be looking for certainty ... and that doesn't exist. ??
[One (M8) Android Development] smeejaytee:
Lol thanks again, I must say though your not very reassuring lol .
[One (M8) Android Development] :
Just like trying to save people from the threads about losing all their important stuff cause something went wrong and they didn't backup. ?
[One (M8) Android Development] mindmajick:
You don't have an external sdcard you can backup to?
[One (M8) Android Development] smeejaytee:
Yes I do but it's full lol.
[One (M8) Android Development] mindmajick:
K. Lol. There's always usb otg...
[One (M8) Android Development] xunholyx:
How many nandroids do you have on there? I only keep two or three myself. One stock and one or two recent. They are over 6gb and eat storage up. If you have a few in there, delete some of them. They are wasted space. Just a suggestion.

Although for all I know, you have a 16gb card. They fill up fast.
[One (M8) Android Development] :
They make new SD cards every day. ?
[One (M8) Android Development] xunholyx:
The no panic method is how I've always flashed my firmware updates. I've never lost any data whatsoever. You should do backups though, or have a recent one saved for your own safety EVERY TIME YOU FLASH ANYTHING. That's rooting 101.
[One (M8) Android Development] smeejaytee:
its ok I've backed up using my laptop, unfortunatly i dont have a memory stick or the lead needed for that. I might have to invest lol.
[One (M8) Android Development] smeejaytee:
Job done all went well thanks for your help.

P.s my phone feels faster after updating. (Strange)
[One (M8) Android Development] 3's&7's:
Is it OK to flash the 4.x firmware on the 5.0.1 gpe 3.11?
[One (M8) Android Development] xunholyx:
Yes. New firmware will work with older ROM bases. New ROMs and old firmware often don't mix well.
[One (M8) Android Development] gelo01:
Even if i am on a KitKat ROM (MaximusHD 9.0) and i install a Lollipop firmware (4.xx.401.x)?
[One (M8) Android Development] xunholyx:
Are you asking me to repeat myself?
[One (M8) Android Development] Xdpker06:
I want to flash 4.16.401.9, but am I required to convert my phone to GPE?
[One (M8) Android Development] Kratos90:
That's a sense firmware so there is no need for GPE conversion. If I understand what you're saying correctly, but to clarify 4.16.401.9 is sense's newest WWE (for now) firmware, released with android L.
[One (M8) Android Development] allcal:
i was trying to get supercid.this is what a get.... :(

C:\Users\Telly2>fastboot oem writecid 11111111

...

(bootloader) SecuritySDInit: counter = 1

(bootloader) m8_init_sd, SD card already power on

(bootloader) [SPEW] GPIO 0 status is 0

(bootloader) sdhw_7xxx_open: id=0

(bootloader) clock_update_cfg_sd is done

(bootloader) sd clock set done

(bootloader) clock_update_cfg_sd is done

(bootloader) sd clock set done

(bootloader) sdcc_init_memory_device done

(bootloader) SD clock freq = 19MHz....

(bootloader) GPLL0 is enabled

(bootloader) clock_update_cfg_sd is done

(bootloader) sd clock set done

(bootloader) [Tuxera][Error] No exFAT partition found

(bootloader) [FAT_ERROR] fat_open_file: can not find SMART_IO.CRD

(bootloader) [JAVACARD_ERR] SMART_IO.CRD cann't find

OKAY [ 0.468s]

finished. total time: 0.474s
[One (M8) Android Development] nvhavle:
Ok, so the question now from me is?

am on S-ON and I am currently running the firmware version 3.28.401.9 with bootloader status : unlocked, running viper rom.

CID is : HTC__038

MID is : 0P6B65000

Will this method work to update the firmware to 4.16.401.9? Or is there anything I need to do extra here? or should I be S-OFF?
[One (M8) Android Development] Kratos90:
Read literally the first line of the OP, you need to be S-Off to flash unsigned firmware.
[One (M8) Android Development] 3's&7's:
Did it and ended up with a password screen on reboot that said I got the password correct but that my data was corrupt. Forced a factory reset...did this and now loops this process over and over.

Note: the recovery reboot to run this process fails on the data mount.

What did I miss?
[One (M8) Android Development] xunholyx:
What firmware zip did you try to flash?
[One (M8) Android Development] 3's&7's:
4.16.401.9 ...is this the Sense only?
[One (M8) Android Development] 3's&7's:
Thanks due...4.16.1540.8 then
[One (M8) Android Development] xunholyx:
What you need for gpe would be listed as x.xx.1700.x I'm not sure if there is a 4.xx.1700.x or not.

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That is Dev Ed firmware, not GPE.
[One (M8) Android Development] 3's&7's:
It would appear that 3.11 is the latest...skulldreamz has the gpe ROM on this firmware. Thanks again for your help!
[One (M8) Android Development] vegetaleb:
Patiently waiting for your no red text .10 FW :fingers-crossed:
[One (M8) Android Development] Dubin04:
Me too.
[One (M8) Android Development] caanda45:
Guys skull has gone in for a little surgery and won`t be here for awhile. I suggest those that want to upgrade use another thread till he get s back on his feet....
[One (M8) Android Development] mrrocketdog:
[MENTION=4542027]skulldreamz[/MENTION] , good luck and fast healing.:cowboy:

"all i can really do , is stay out of my own way and let the will of heaven be done"
[One (M8) Android Development] ozziedog:
[MENTION=4542027]skulldreamz[/MENTION], best of luck, hope all goes well. Take care.
[One (M8) Android Development] icytrey:
Just a heads up...you can use other people's no red text firmware and flash it using this method.
[One (M8) Android Development] PMDColeslaw:
So there's nothing different about the firmware zips in this thread, just the renaming makes them flashable?
[One (M8) Android Development] xunholyx:
If the firmware is in zip format, yes. You can also flash an RUU zip this way.
[One (M8) Android Development] scataldo721:
Does this have the stock recovery and boot IMG?
[One (M8) Android Development] caanda45:
Some do and some do not, the return to sense does not have a stock recovery....
[One (M8) Android Development] scataldo721:
What about the latest sense fw?
[One (M8) Android Development] skulldreamz:
After downloading your firmware of choice, just double click the download link and it will show you what's in the firmware package. Or you can extract it to see...
[One (M8) Android Development] :
Hope it went well! You're here.... So hopefully on the mend!

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[One (M8) Android Development] 3's&7's:
How you feeling stud?! Glad to see you back!!!
[One (M8) Android Development] skulldreamz:
Thanks guys, I love this community. Means a lot hearing the positives from you all. I have to go back in Friday and I'm so tired. But I need to be strong and can't wait until I fully recover and come out and do something awesome for xda. I've had alot of time to think so I'm looking forward to that ?
[One (M8) Android Development] mrrocketdog:
:thumbup::cool:

"all i can really do , is stay out of my own way and let the will of heaven be done"
[One (M8) Android Development] skulldreamz:
Amen to that!!
[One (M8) Android Development] dragonesdenano:
Hi mate! How r you? Hope all Good.

Here is Rogers Lollipop firmware

https://mega.co.nz/#!VwFD0Z4A!Nx6kRY1cFWMRIfNho5GxBp3JtXg3tV1DZc4NigsNCGY

Android txt was modified, but i think u can make it better :p

Still have red text warning

All yours!!
[One (M8) Android Development] skulldreamz:
?

Thanks bro, I'll just say that it could have been worse so I'm just really trying to stay positive everything went OK. ? Thanks, for the link..
[One (M8) Android Development] dragonesdenano:
No problem!

I have a lot of secret stuff i cant remember where:p
[One (M8) Android Development] caanda45:
Skull my friend take your time...I had a quad and it took me 4 months to get fully recovered.....take you time dude!!!!! Glad you are back!!!:victory:
[One (M8) Android Development] KennyLegend:
Again, a big thank to [MENTION=4542027]skulldreamz[/MENTION] for this method. I've used it on 3 different firmwares now so far including Lollipop and it's flawless. Genius.
[One (M8) Android Development] xunholyx:
It also works with RUU zips.
[One (M8) Android Development] skulldreamz:
My goal is to do a facelift on the op and try to make everything more organized for you guys as I know it's very hard for beginners and anyone for that matter to try and use this method without any direction on what should be flashed. I can't give a eta as I have some more importantly personal things to take care of for my family & I but I will at some point try to clean and update the op. Thanks for your patience and especially for sticking by me guys. I'm also learning kernel development for the moto x 2nd generation and also I'm working with 2 oems now so please bear with me. Thanks.
[One (M8) Android Development] mrrocketdog:
family/RL should always come first.:good:

"all i can really do , is stay out of my own way and let the will of heaven be done"
[One (M8) Android Development] kami2k:
is it necessary to s-off for f.w update?
[One (M8) Android Development] crking1980:
Yes. I believe that is the only way
[One (M8) Android Development] 3's&7's:
It is a must read / repo for those new (like me) to HTC firmware management.

I asked questions and received answers; now the m8 is a breeze.
[One (M8) Android Development] chefy2k4m:
What's the firmware for att for kitkat. Viper rom?
[One (M8) Android Development] xunholyx:
I've already answered you on the ViperOne thread. You need 3.42.502.1

I don't see it listed in the firmware zips here, so click this link to get it.
[One (M8) Android Development] DROITURK182:
T-Mobile US 4.20.531.4 firmware

Here is the new T-Mobile US firmware from today with the recovery and boot.img removed, just need someone to do their magic and remove red text.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...4/firmware.zip
[One (M8) Android Development] ggeralds:
Link is broken......thanks for getting this out there though......is it ver 4.20.531.4 same as the WWE tmo ver?
[One (M8) Android Development] DROITURK182:
Sorry for the link try this one. Boot.img and recovery.img has been removed but still has red text.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/wa9mglh8m52osd4/4.20.531.4-firmware.zip?dl=0

Sent from my HTC Space Banana
[One (M8) Android Development] ggeralds:
Thank you. Worked like a charm!
[One (M8) Android Development] redoregon:
I ran a search but might have missed something.. Is there a reason (bug, whatever) that the sense L x.401.10 firmware isn't up here?
[One (M8) Android Development] xunholyx:
The thread is more about the method of flashing firmware than it is about firmware downloads. You can flash any firmware zip using this method.

Here's a link for a 4.16.401.10 firmware download.
[One (M8) Android Development] redoregon:
I would tend to disagree with you based on the thorough and consistently updated firmware list in the OP, but thanks for the link!
[One (M8) Android Development] xunholyx:
Disagree if you like, but [MENTION=4542027]skulldreamz[/MENTION] (OP) may disagree with you.

He posts them when he has the time to.

But you are always free to come to this thread, and ask if anyone knows of a link to download firmware that isn't listed here.
[One (M8) Android Development] Michael833:
Confirming my understanding

This is a really amazing repository for so many firmwares, thanks [MENTION=4542027]skulldreamz[/MENTION] for compiling it.

I'm currently M8_UL, S-Off, CID-11111111, (though I was originally HTC__J15), TWRP = 2.8.5.0, with HBoot-3.18.0.000 and Radio-1.19.21331147A1.09G.

I do not currently have any ROM on my phone, but I'm coming from a Sense Viper 4.4.4 rom. I'd like to try out MaximusHD 11 or Android Revolution HD 34, but am having trouble determining which of the many firmwares need to be flashed. And, if there is more than one, in which order.

This piece in the OP makes me think that first I need to convert from Sense to GPE:

So I downloaded these two firmwares, to be flashed in this order:

Then I saw this post, which seemed to say that I didn't need to:

Can anyone confirm that:

a) I have selected the correct firmwares to flash and

b) that I can or cannot simply flash the second one (which doesn't have a firmware number, it just says "M8-L-Firmware.zip".

c) the firmware I ultimately want to be on is 4.16.401.9 (and if my links above aren't to that, which link is to 4.16.401.9)

Thanks so much for any help you can provide.
[One (M8) Android Development] crazyonins:
Hey, does this still have the red text. Will I have to reflash a custom recovery after flashing this?
[One (M8) Android Development] Kratos90:
I'm confirming my own post. The section you quoted of the OP is referring to the first L firmware that was available which was GPE. Sense has now also been updated to L so the firmware is now also L firmware. The links you posted did not open but you should look for 4.16.401.10 which is the latest sense firmware since you are planning to run sense not GPE ROMs. The latest available here I think is 4.16.401.9 which should still work pretty well but you can look in the forums for the latest one and use this method to "flash" in HBOOT.

The firmwares which have the red text removed will say "no red text" in the file name. Recovery is removed from these firmwares and most "after market" firmwares that you will find around the forums, read the OP or post carefully it will likely say if the recovery is removed or not. But no you will not need to reflash the recovery partition if you use the firmwares in this thread.
[One (M8) Android Development] crazyonins:
Thanks! The reason I wanted to confirm is that the zips I downloaded have recovery.img in the..
[One (M8) Android Development] Kratos90:
That's strange, I haven't downloaded every firmware in the OP but never had to reflash recovery on those I did download. Which link are you trying to download/want?
[One (M8) Android Development] crazyonins:
The firmware linked just a couple of posts back. Filename is M8_4.16.401.10_WWE_TWRP2840_NoWipe_rename_to_ROM.zip. It is not in the OP though, so that could be the reason why it has a recovery.
[One (M8) Android Development] Tigerstown:
[MENTION=4542027]skulldreamz[/MENTION] hey bro I'm fixing someone's phone that tried to convert back to sense from gpe without flash sense firmware as you know I'm on VZW so do u have the 4.4.4 T-Mobile firmware ? I know its not a thread to get told what to flash I'm only asking cause we r friends so I knew you would jump on me...thanks bro...o yea I'm all setup an ready to learn that stuff we were talking bout together. Got my Ubuntu fully setup today..working on apktool as we speak.
[One (M8) Android Development] xunholyx:
I gave a link to 4.16.401.10 firmware three posts before yours, if you would rather have the newer version.
[One (M8) Android Development] Kratos90:
That's from sneaky's thread I presume? He does firmware a bit different so you can look at his thread, I know in the past he has had the no wipe zips that install twrp so you can go check his thread and use one that will update to the latest twrp recovery as well as update your firmware.
[One (M8) Android Development] xunholyx:
Yes. That is linked from [MENTION=1102297]Sneakyghost[/MENTION]'s firmware collection with TWRP2.8.4.0 included.
[One (M8) Android Development] crazyonins:
Thanks. One last confirmation. I converted to GPE. Will the firmware convert me back to Sense( especially the partitions)? I want to actually go back to sense, but I am resistant to use the RUU root because I don't have any PC right now. I am looking for a way to go back without using a PC. Hehe
[One (M8) Android Development] xunholyx:
No. It won't convert you back. You need to run the splash zip from this thread, then run an RUU.

BUT!! You can rename that splash zip to 0P6BIMG.zip, and flash using the instructions in this thread. Then after you have flashed and deleted that from your extSD, you can rename this RUU zip to 0P6BIMG.zip, and run it in using the same method.

No PC needed. :good:
[One (M8) Android Development] crazyonins:
Awesome! I am actually downloading that RUU right now. However, the RUU will leave me completely stock right? No custom recovery or root?

When you say splash, you mean the splash screen? Can't find d it in the thread you referred to.
[One (M8) Android Development] xunholyx:
Here is a direct link for the splash zip download.

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Yes, the RUU will wipe your phone. Backup anything that is important to you.
[One (M8) Android Development] Michael833:
Thanks for the help [MENTION=4624131]Kratos90[/MENTION], much appreciated.

I did as advised, flashing 4.16.401.10, then going into recovery to try to flash a rom. I tried two different Lollipop roms (Maximus and Android Revolution), several times each. Every time, when it would boot the first time, the System UI and Dot View apps would crash (with message), and then I wouldn't have a back/home/apps bar at the bottom, nor a status bar at the top. It made navigating totally impossible, and I'd have to reboot just to get out of places like the Play Store. Has anyone else experienced something like this? I don't know if it's a firmware issue or something else, but since it was happening on two different ROMs, I thought I'd start by asking here.
[One (M8) Android Development] jaxenroth:
Hey guys wondering if I could get some clarification. Unlocked vzw m8 s-off, BL unlocked, cid super and twrp. Want to put on ARHD which requires FW 401.10. Do I need to change MID to flash this FW? Also going to use this on TMO. Any input would be great. Thx.
[One (M8) Android Development] Kratos90:
You're welcome, it's definitely not firmware related, did you full wipe and what recovery and version of which recovery are you using?
[One (M8) Android Development] Michael833:
Yes, full wipe and recovery, both with TWRP itself (dalvik, cache, system, data, internal storage) twice, and then with Aroma as it was actually installing the ROM. I was using TWRP 2.8.5.0, but when I broke down and flashed Viper 2.5 (based on 4.4.3) it downgraded my TWRP to 2.8.4.0.
[One (M8) Android Development] Kratos90:
I guess you can check the threads, and make sure you have matching md5, with the latest recovery I was able to flash both ROMs with the latest 2.8.5.0 TWRP

Good luck I can't think of what your problem may be
[One (M8) Android Development] xunholyx:
Ummm....Flashing ViperOne won't change your recovery. Flashing any ROM that I'm aware of won't change your recovery. ROMs write to the system,data and boot partitions. Not the recovery partition.

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It sounds like your /system is a little messy. Have you tried running an RUU to clear stuff up?

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Firmware alone won't work as it won't change your partitions back to their proper sizes. You'll need to run the splash zip on the convert back thread, then run a T-Mo RUU.

You can get the official T-Mobile RUU from the HTC/US website.
[One (M8) Android Development] Tigerstown:
I have been apart of bout 10 conversions over last 2 weeks. Every time I changed person Cid back to stock then flashed sense firmware with stock recovery.. After that I do a factory reset in the bootloader which will rewrite the system partition to the correct size of 2.6. Then flash your sense ruu. Haven't had one fail yet. Have even seen 5+ phones that were unusable be brought back to life with this above method.
[One (M8) Android Development] Michael833:
No. Suggestions on which one? I've been working on this for about 36 hours now and am ready to go but an iPhone. ?
[One (M8) Android Development] xunholyx:
Cool! Never knew that method was possible. Thanks for the knowledge.
[One (M8) Android Development] Tigerstown:
If the factory reset is done in bootloader it will reset phone to current firmware..I wouldn't nor have I tried to do factory reset anywhere but bootloader when doing conversions. I'm also looking into your way as I never done it your way. That's for that info too:)
[One (M8) Android Development] xunholyx:
You are responding to me, correct? It's hard to know when you don't use the reply button.

Download this RUU.

It's in zip format, so you can rename it to 0P6BIMG.zip and use the method in OP.

But realize that it will wipe your phone, so back up anything that is important to you.
[One (M8) Android Development] Michael833:
Done. Booted into what was obviously Lollipop, no problems (except not having root). So, I booted into HBoot, flashed TWRP 2.8.5.0 (more on this later), wiped and then flashed Maximus HD (with full wipe selected). As soon as the apps finished updating, System UI crashed. Hmm, not sure why, but it seems this is a thing.

Something I noticed: When I tried to get the TWRP from their website, the M8 link actually takes you to the M7 recoveries, so that could have been my problem last time. But if I downloaded the M8 recovery this time, and I'm still having the same SystemUI crash, perhaps that's not the problem.

Anyway, he's what I want: a rooted Lollipop rom on my phone. Should I just flash that RUU again and then try to root it, instead of flashing these roms which don't seem to be working? The RUU was for stock 5.0.1 Lollipop, correct? Do you have a preferred root method you suggest?
[One (M8) Android Development] jldr:
Quick question, I can't remember: Doesn't flashing firmware wipe anything? I'm s-off. I take it I just follow those instructions in the OP and it should be honky dory?

Thank you.
[One (M8) Android Development] jkolner:
Flashing Firmware doesn't wipe any data.

/ Sent from my phone /