yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ab.riyami:
Use your TWRP to backup your phone (just in case), wipe and flash, it shouldn't brick your phone, just make sure you backup as anything is possible.

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Hello,

I have a GPE HTC One M8, totally stock, with root, Xposed, Android 5.1 Build # LMY470.H10

I have a major issue with google play version 5.10.30, cant download nor update any app, it force closes giving me an "unfortunately, google play store has stopped" whenever I click the update or install buttons.

to make it work i need to uninstall updates to roll back to version 5.2.13 which i reckon is the version that came when i flashed the latest build.

Does anyone else have this issue? any ideas how to fix it? I haven't changed any system settings before the issue started.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sg25:
I don't think it is actually rooted. Super SU and another root checker both said that root permissions and the like haven't been installed, and I've tried a few apps that require root, none of which work.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _purple_:
You need stock recovery to install an OTA. It was expected to fail with TWRP installed. Also the root process might have failed but it might have changed something in the system partition and this will cause OTA to fail. Lastly the factory reset does not restore stock recovery.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] peterthepan:
Issues with Lollipop

Hi

Previously, I was running ARHD on Kitkat and it was fantastic! However, when Lollipop came out, I was eager to get it and flashed cm 12.1 (5.1.2) on my HTC One M8 without updating firmware. I then tried the newer ARHD but the wifi wasn't working. How would I go about fixing this issue? i am currently using CM for the time being as the wifi works on it.

My HBOOT is 3.18.0.0000 if that helps.

S-On.

Thank you in advance!
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Einwod:
You already answered your own question with your comments. You need to upgrade the firmware to run Lollipop. Your current Hboot is lower than it should be.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tunnex190:
Thanks a lot. This is so helpful. I am running 5.0.1 now with the update given.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redpoint73:
Doesn't matter if the phone is rooted or not. Its been modded, and that is basically what Einwod meant. Once the phone has been modded, you need to flash stock ROM and stock recovery back to the phone, in order to OTA. OTA won't install with custom recovery (TWRP).

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I'm not sure why you thought a factory reset would remove TWRP. Nowhere will you find a guide or tutorial that claims or directs you to factory reset to remove TWRP. So it appears you were experimenting or making up your own solutions; which is a horrible idea when modding (in your case "unmodding") phones.

"Factory reset" is a bit of a misnomer, all it does is wipe data; and doesn't actually restore any software (such as recovery or ROM). All factory reset does is wipe user data (and internal storage, or SD card, depending on the method used and the selections chosen). It won't install stock recovery back to the phone. You need to do that manually.

How did you "factory reset" the phone? In OS, in TWRP, with bootloader selection; or otherwise?

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You're probably flashing wrong SU/SuperSU. You need to flash a recent version SuperSU (not sure about SU) such as 2.44 or later (2.46 is current) if the phone is on Lollipop.

But it doesn't matter, root won't allow you to make the bootloader flag LOCKED. You need s-off for that.

What carrier version do you have (AT&T, T-Mob, otherwise)? And did you buy direct from the carrier and still have an account with them?
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] teknokill:
AT&T HTC One M8 Harmon Kardon Edition with Sense

I am currently at work, but giddy that you answered. Thank you! I have AT&T. I purchased the phone from Best Buy, but have always had this phone on my AT&T account. When I purchased the phone I had them activate my Sim Card because of the fact the phone had a nano sim card and I couldn't get my micro sim from my LG G2 into the phone, obviously. I will check to see what SU I put in the phone later today.

thank you.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tunnex190:
Xunholyx
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redpoint73:
There is no such thing. Sprint is the only Harmon Kardon version.

Can you verify which you have? AT&T or Sprint? AT&T version typically has the ATT logo on the back cover.

Not sure how warranty works with an AT&T account, but purchased through Best Buy.

But if you had bought the phone direct through AT&T, the warranty return would be though AT&T (not HTC). And in that case, AT&T does not give a poo whether the bootloader is unlocked, or any other mods on the phone (even custom ROM!) they will still honor the warranty.

But again, I don't know if you can go through AT&T in your case; or need to go through Best Buy or HTC for warranty service.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MR.LEARNER:
Htc One m8 eye Relocked/S-OFF - stuck on bootloader screen - How to flash ROM

Current bootloader screen

The m8-eye is stuck on bootloader and has a custom recovery installed.

Software status- modified

relocked /s-off

CID-11111111

HBoot-3.19.0.0000

Radio- 1.23.213311711.05G

OpenDsp- v48.2.2-00564-M8974_FO.1211

OS- 4.30.720.4

eMMC-boot 2048MB

Mar 26 2015,00:20;58;90020743

Need assistance to figure out how to be ablt to flash back the stock rom inorder to get the phone working.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] peterthepan:
Hi,

Sorry but how would I go about doing that? Is there a specific website I can get them from or something?

Thank you
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sg25:
Yeah, I thought the factory reset would properly reset everything rather than just wipe the data. It was done with TWRP. So the instructions in that thread Einwod mentioned should work for me?
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tunnex190:
Hey, please I need your help. I have done the update. And everything works fine. But after I got notification about 4.16.401.13 update, I downloaded it but I can't get it installed. Always installation aborted.

Although I rooted the phone with kingroot initially, I read it I couldn't install OTA with rooted phone so I had to unroot it back and tried to install again and it is still the same 'installation aborted' at the end.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _purple_:
There have been many reports of people unrooting, then trying to OTA and failing. It's known that unroot won't work if you intent to OTA. You will have to restore your device with a backup that has a clean system partition (stock/untouched) and then try to OTA.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tunnex190:
Thanks. So there is no other way except with a clean backup?
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _purple_:
[MENTION=5913001]tunnex190[/MENTION] If you don't want to lose your data, you could just restore a clean system partition. But it is not guaranteed that this will not cause problems. It depends on what modifications have been made in the system partition. One example is having installed a custom kernel that has modified the system.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xunholyx:
There really isn't anything much in the update to .13 from .10

It's been out for a few months, and I haven't bothered with it. Most of the people here that I know on WWE haven't bothered either.

But yes, as [MENTION=732579]_purple_[/MENTION] has stated, you need an unmodified /system and stock recovery for the OTAs. To restore a stock ROM backup, you would have to flash a custom recovery, make a backup (in order to make a backup folder), download the backup and put it into the custom recovery's backup folder, restore the stock backup, then flash the stock recovery.

In my opinion (and what I am doing), you should just wait for the Marshmallow release, then run the RUU for it to update.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tunnex190:
Thanks. Exactly what I was thinking. I will wait for Marshmallow.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redpoint73:
Ultimately, yes. You need to restore the Telstra stock nandroid that corresponds to your original firmware (main version). Then you need to restore the corresponding stock recovery. After that, you should OTA

But you may also need to fix the internal storage issue first. Its not clear from your description whether internal storage is corrupted or not; or if it will allow you to do any of the steps above.

One thing you might try: Backup anything on internal storage you want to keep to another location. Then go into TWRP, select Wipe, go into Advance, and select the option to format internal storage. Then see if this helps any of the issue you described with internal storage. Of course, this will wipe anything from internal storage, so be aware and prepare.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Einwod:
There are a few things we need to know before sending you off in hopefully, the right direction. Please post the results of fastboot getvar all after removing your serial and IMEI numbers from the detail.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chao52pokr:
Hi

I want to report a bug about htc gpe5.1. There are some apps whose words is in Chinese can't show normally after i install the xposed. Are there any methods to solve this problems?
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] peterthepan:
(bootloader) version: 0.5

(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.18.0.0000

(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.19.21331147A1.09G

(bootloader) version-cpld: None

(bootloader) version-microp: None

(bootloader) version-main:

(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON

(bootloader) imei2: Not Support

(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000

(bootloader) product: m8_ul

(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974

(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B11000

(bootloader) cidnum: TELST001

(bootloader) battery-status: good

(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV

(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic

(bootloader) security: on

(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP

(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT

(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 23c984e1

(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11

(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0

all: Done!

Thank you
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fishdrummer:
No changes of icons, wallpapers after tweaks

Hello.

Run ViperOnem8 custom rom with dark theme, rootet, unlocked, s-off, twrp 2.7.0.2.

No matter what custom rom I tested no tweaks gets visualized. It stands that changes are ok, but nothing changes so there actually are any difference. Stock icons and stock wallpapers whatever I do.

Can anyone help me?

(Sorry for incorrect english, I´m a swede...)
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sg25:
Okay, but this won't remove any of the system files will it? Will the operating system and all the stock apps still be there? I really am quite new to all this
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] M8 killer:
Hello everyone.Alright here's my question.My cid is HTC 621(Taiwan).And my firmware is 4.24.709.3.Since not many custom rims support my firmware would it be ok if I flash the 4.16.401.13 firmware??Also the Taiwanese m8 has a slightly higher cpu clock speed.2.5ghz.If that's relevant.I'm s-off(obviously)
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ckpv5:
Firmware and ROM are two different thing.

Your current firmware 4.24.709.3 is as good as 4.16.401.13 and you can install any custom ROM on your device without change of firmware.

All custom ROM support a 4.xx.xxx.x firmware, not necessarily 4.16.401.10 or 4.16.401.13 - they are just build no. for the base ROM.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KingOfCosmos:
SD Card

Will the 64GB micro sdxc card work with M8(planning to buy one) ? If yes, which all formats does it support ? I know FAT32 would work fine but...since it has a file size limit, i prefer exFAT. When i tried to read a USB drive on exFAT with the OTG, it worked fine....but at times it unmounts itself :confused: ....... I tried the same with FAT32 and it worked without any issues. So.....which would be the best format which is supported by M8 and which doesn't have any file size limit issues.

NB: I'm new to HTC......my M8 is on stock Lollipop ROM unrooted.

Also.......if i root my device and flash a custom ROM, will it be possible for me to get back to the stock ROM by simply flashing a Stock ROM(without having any backups) ? .

NB:I was a Samsung user in the past....and there the things were much different :)
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ahmadmg:
Hello guys, this is actually my first post on here,so pardon me if i don't follow the rules, i actually got an m8 international version running on a custom rom but i want to revert to stock rom (factory state) so i can take up ota updates!,I've reading through threads buh i couldn't find enough info and the right files to download, so i want someone to pls guide me on what to do, here's my device info thanks

C:\Users\user\Downloads\HTCOneRoot>fastboot getvar all

(bootloader) version: 0.5

(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000

(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.25.214500021.06G

(bootloader) version-cpld: None

(bootloader) version-microp: None

(bootloader) version-main:

(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON

(bootloader) imei2: Not Support

(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000

(bootloader) product: m8_ul

(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974

(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B10000

(bootloader) cidnum: HTC__E11

(bootloader) battery-status: good

(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV

(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic

(bootloader) security: on

(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP

(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT

(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 3aa067db

(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11

(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0

all: Done!

finished. total time: 0.047s
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ckpv5:
Restore 2.23.841.1 backup and 2.23.841.1 stock recovery, do multiple OTAs up to 4.19.841.9

Install TWRP 2.8.7.0 then you can install any lollipop custom ROM

Read how-to and files needed are here : http://xdaforums.com/htc-one-m8/help/tutorial-how-to-stock-stock-twrp-t3086860

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Install TWRP 2.8.7.0 then restore 4.16.401.10 backup and 4.16.401.10 stock recovery then do OTA to 4.16.401.13

Read how-to and files needed are here : http://xdaforums.com/htc-one-m8/help/tutorial-how-to-stock-stock-twrp-t3086860
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xunholyx:
That's because you updated Sense Home from the Play Store.

Go to the Play Store and uninstall the update. Then make sure auto update is turned off. Then install the updated Sense Home from the Venom Hub.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ctrlchris:
Hello,

I want to instal this rom (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2706391&nocache=1) and the dev says to use Philz Recovery 6.25.x, however the link provided is dead.

Anyone able to help out?
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Einwod:
It's going to wipe everything. Make backups of what you want and take the backups off internal storage including nandroid backups.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xunholyx:
Philz is dead, and has been for some time. It hasn't been maintained in over a year.

The dev also says in the OP that the latest TWRP is good as well (TWRP is good with all M8 ROMs). Use that instead. v2.8.7.0 is the most recent.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] peterthepan:
Hi,

I was successful in going back to stock thanks to the instructions! I am currently on Android 4.4.3. However, my battery is draining pretty quickly for some reason. I have been using it for an hour and 7% has been lost already. According to my battery usage history, Android System, Cell Standby and Phone Idle. Is this related to anything I've done recently (flashing recovery, etc.)? If so, is there a fix?

Thank you
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Prasath1234:
Hey can anyone help me.Am from India I bought imported HTC one M8 32 gb Verizon mobile unlocked.iam having only kitkat version 4.4.2 rooted.Do you guys know how to get android lollipop for my HTC one M8.plz reply guys.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Einwod:
First things first. Post the results of fastboot getvar all after removing your serial and IMEI numbers. Then we can help further.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hazzik:
hello guys i need help i just flashed ARHD (latest version) on my htc one m8 and after flashing i just rebooted the phone and it will go to bootloader not in the os itself i tried everything turning it off and switch it on and it will go to bootloader. i need help on this. thanks (btw sorry for my bad english)
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Einwod:
See my post just above yours. The same info is required.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hazzik:
Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.10240]

(c) 2015 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

C:\Users\Patch\Desktop\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot getvar all

(bootloader) version: 0.5

(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000

(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.12.20.1211

(bootloader) version-cpld: None

(bootloader) version-microp: None

(bootloader) version-main: 1.55.605.2

(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF

(bootloader) imei2: Not Support

(bootloader) meid: 99000499839317

(bootloader) product: m8_wlv

(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974

(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B20000

(bootloader) cidnum: 11111111

(bootloader) battery-status: good

(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV

(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic

(bootloader) security: off

(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP

(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT

(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 66da6304

(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11

(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0

all: Done!

finished. total time: 0.055s

here it is i hope you can help me.

btw im S-off
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Einwod:
You need a serious update of firmware. The version main should begin with 4, not 1 as in your case. Find firmware for your device and update. It's also Verizon model, so you need to flash a Verizon compatible kernel also AFTER you flash the ROM and BEFORE you make the first boot, otherwise it will not work.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hazzik:
can i flash the latest firmware listed here? https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=24258

where do find this verizon kernel? i cant find it on google.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Einwod:
No, you need the x.xx.605.x version

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Try this thread for firmware. Read carefully.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hazzik:
im done flashing the firmware im on 3.28.605.4 now and it still goes to bootloader when i turn on the phone
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Einwod:
You need firmware to begin with 4. Here: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934537898
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hazzik:
thanks ill try this.

---------- Post added at 08:38 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:17 PM ----------

i flashed it and still stuck at bootloader. :(

edit:

can i flash ARHD 45 on a verizon phone?
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Einwod:
And did you flash a Verizon kernel after flashing the ROM and before the boot?

Do I have to take you by the hand and show you everything?
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hazzik:
thanks it works now. :D
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Prasath1234:
I do not understand what is fastboot getvar.Is it under about my phone
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Prasath1234:
Is it this image you are asking
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Einwod:
That tells me the same as the other person. You need firmware updates. Read the last posts after your first post and follow the same instructions to update your firmware. You are s-off so that is good.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Prasath1234:
Hey is it a complicated process. will I end up in bricking my HTC.

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Thank you for replying Einwood plz guide me in updating to lollipop.Do I have to install twrp recovery am on stock recovery rooted S off.plz help me.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Einwod:
It can be complicated. You must read the How To's thoroughly and follow each step correctly. If you cannot follow simple instructions, and they really are simple, I suggest you leave your device as it is or find a way of going back to stock to take OTA updates. Use the search function and remember to use the word Verizon in each search.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Prasath1234:
Thanks but I am already on stock but rooted.I do not have any software update option.Plz help me to get android version 5 with sense ui.I love it.Am also S off.I post my software version
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Einwod:
That is the software version of your current ROM. What you are looking for is here. Read it fully and carefully. It WILL wipe your phone, so backup anything you need, like photos etc.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redpoint73:
Formatting internal storage won't harm system files, as system is a completely different partition, and won't be touched in the process.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Prasath1234:
Yeah thanks by my question is will I have to upgrade my firmware nd then flash the ruu for android 5 also I do not have twrp recovery I have only stock recovery rooted S off?
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Einwod:
The RUU will upgrade everything but will wipe your system. Backup photos first.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Prasath1234:
If it wipe my system will I loose all my stock apps from HTC.Do I need to back up my current Rom using twrp.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redpoint73:
I wouldn't even worry about it yet. You still need to update the OS and firmware to Android 4.4.4 then finally to 5.0. I'd do all the updates (to Lollipop) than wait a day for it to stabilize (OTA means the battery meter needs to recalibrate itself) by charging to full, then using to 10-20% before making any judgements on battery life.

---------- Post added at 03:04 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:59 PM ----------

The RUU will have all or most of the same stock system apps. But updated.

I'd say it doesn't make sense to backup your stock ROM with TWRP. Its three OS generations old, and obsolete. RUU will baseline it to stock current Lollipop, so why go back to 4.4.2?
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Prasath1234:
Hey one more question do you know how to install FM radio app.HTC has that function but I do not have in my phone.Can you suggest me a FM radio app.Thank you
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Einwod:
If it's not part of the ROM you installed, then search the play store for one. You decide what you want/need for apps.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Prasath1234:
Thanks I got FM radio apk from internet in Verizon forum .Thank you.One more thing does android update in HTC add ultra power saving mode.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] santoshsadani009:
Hello everyone

I think my htc one m8 (m8q) is hard bricked. Bootloader unlocked, rooted, running skydragon sense 7, no S-Off though. I was experiencing lot of performance issues, lags and what not till one day it decided to freeze up when i was using facebook app (wut) and after i pressed lock key several time, it locked up and never turned on again. Connecting to PC gave me the infamous QHSUSB BULK mode and i have been looking for concrete answers ever since. Tried every possible key combo for minutes and tried to drain down device for a week and charging too, for 4 hours or so. No dice. So here are my questions -

1. Is it possible to revive this device at home without need of special hardware tricks or boxes?

2. If not, what exactly has to be done?

Sorry if it has been answered multiple times, just looking for some straight answers.

Thanks.