yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hasdelash:
ruu is 0P6BIMG_M8_UL_M60_SENSE70_MR_HTC_Europe_6.12.401.4_Radio_1.29.214500021.12G_20.72.4196t.01_release_464360_signed.zip

got zip from androidfilehost.com/?fid=24369303960687057

you are saying zip file contains error?

btw my system is windows 10

and adb devices showing empty but other commands taking correctly.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redpoint73:
The RUU is correct.

On the bootloader screen, does it say LOCKED, RELOCKED, or UNLOCKED? You need LOCKED or RELOCKED in order to RUU.

That is not remotely what I said. What I said was pretty clear.

Although its not a bad idea to download the RUU again, just to make sure it wasn't corrupted during download.

What I

did

say (I'll explain in more detail): is that the file name in your command needs to match

exactly

with the file name of the RUU. Pretty sure that case (upper versus lower) matters, so you can't be switching from ruu.zip to RUU.zip. For example, if you run the command htc_fastboot flash zip RUU.zip but the file is actuall named ruu.zip then the command will fail. So make sure you are always using the correct case (lower/upper).

Also, make sure the Windows option to hide known file extensions is turned off. I don't use Win10, but in all recent previous Win builds, the option is in Control Panel>Folder Options. If this option is enabled (which is default) you may have renamed the file to ruu.zip.zip without knowing it, even though it shows on the screen as ruu.zip (disabling the option to hide the file extensions removes all doubt, and is highly recommended).

Lastly, you need to be sure the file with exact file name (whatever that may be, ruu.zip or RUU.zip) is in the folder where htc_fastboot.exe is located

adb command intentionally do not work in bootloader, if that is what you are trying to do. adb commands only work when the phone is booted to OS, or in custom recovery TWRP. Fastboot commands only work in fastboot mode.

Its a common mistake, adb and fastboot are related, but have important differences. So its important not to confuse the two.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SalahKun:
Is there any way to get this Keyabord working on the Viper Rom https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonyericsson.textinput.uxp&hl=es_419 ?
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redpoint73:
Why wouldn't it work? You can pick whatever keyboard you want, its not limited by the ROM.

Unless you've tried it, and it doesn't work? If that is the case, what are the specific results, symptoms, etc.?
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ahmed.ismael:
this keyboard is specific for sony devices

maybe it have been ported search in apps/themes section
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xirokx:
To reset or to install a new ROM?

Hi there,

I have had my HTC OneM8 for a few years now and its been great however its becoming slow because I have maxed out the 16gb internal memory.

I really need some from you experts to determine if I should do a factory reset or install lets say nougat from here on it? or just stick with a marshmallow ROM from here?

I used to root my phones few years back but to be honest I dont have the time to mess about with it as much now unless its literally as 1, 2, 3 and its done. Having said that I realise its never ever that easy and there could be unforeseen problems. I need a stable phone not one that randomly reboots etc

So what would you advice?

Also I need to save my contacts before I hardreset or root it - how can I ensure my contacts are all backed up safe n securely? if you could help me to determine this I would be so grateful

Thank you very much
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xunholyx:
What version of ViperOneM8? The newest one ported from the HTC10?

If so, you could try replacing the .apk in /system/priv-app/TouchPal_IME

You'll have to get the actual .apk though, and not just download it from the Play Store.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redpoint73:
I see, so Sony is posting its device-specific app updates to the Play Store, like HTC started to a couple years ago? Makes for easier/timely updates (if you own that manufacturer's device) but does lead to some confusion about installing the apps on other manufacturer's devices.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redpoint73:
This is really subjective, and open to a lot of personal preferences. So its not something we can determine or decide for you. What I can tell you:

1) Putting a custom ROM on the phone is not a quick process. You'll need to unlock the bootloader via HTCDev.com, then fastboot flash TWRP custom recovery to the phone. Then put a custom ROM on the phone, and flash it. How long this takes, depends on a number of things; maybe most importantly your own level of understanding, if you need to ask us questions, etc. But I'd ballpark at least an hour or 2, possibly more. Probably not what you are hoping for when you say "1, 2, 3 and it's done".

2) Nougat is only available as AOSP ROMs, not on Sense. At least not until Sense Nougat is ported over form the HTC 10 (if that happens). So if you are accustomed to the stock Sense ROM, then AOSP will be a significant change. Not necessarily a bad thing (many prefer AOSP to Sense). But it will be different. And you'll be giving up the HTC specific apps and feature (such as the dual camera features).

Your contacts should be backed up to Google/Gmail by default, unless you changed that default. You can go to a computer, login to Gmail, select Contacts, and see if all your phone contacts are there. If so, they will just auto-Sync back to the phone (whether you factory reset; or wipe and flash a custom ROM) once you login to your Google account again.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jagdish2011jat:
I am facing a serious issue while unlocking bootloader..everything goes accordingly until I select the update.bin file ..after it my phone boots into bootloader but the screen prompting permission never comes ..but usb fastboot shows connected.

Btw I am from India ..I bought my device from ebay..its a sprint version ..it came rooted with s off and with supercid and bootloader locked
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xenowulf:
I just got a HTC One M8 Verizon variant, it's got all the latest updates and is running on 4.4.4 I'm trying to root it and for the life of me, what ever I've tried, it hasn't worked. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redpoint73:
I think you mean to say you are on AT&T, not "art" (darned auto-correct!). Its possible you are referring to ART (Android Runtime), but I doubt it, as its not very relevant to your topic. If indeed AT&T, you won't be able to OTA to anything above 4.4.2. The 4.4.3 OTA was pulled due to battery drain issues, and 4.4.4 isn't out yet (rumored mid-December).

Since you are s-off, I'd suggest going to the following thread, which has very good instructions on updating to 3.28.1540 firmware. This is the firmware which corresponds to the 4.4.4 update for the US Developer's Edition, which is intended to be used on the AT&T network. This is the best firmware IMO if you are on AT&T; at least until 4.4.4 officially rolls out for AT&T.

http://xdaforums.com/att-htc-one-m8/development/att-4-4-3-2-22-1540-3-debloated-sense-6-t2837365

Your other option is to wait until the 4.4.4 OTA rolls out. Normally, you need to install OTAs incrementally, as you suggest. But this is an exception, since most folks are still on 4.4.2, and a minority of folks did OTA to 4.4.3 before it was pulled. So I can only assume that the upcoming 4.4.4 OTA will be designed to update from both 4.4.2 and 4.4.3. Stock ROM and stock recovery are needed for official OTA. Bootloader unlocked is okay. Then install the OTA (when it rolls out). After the OTA, install custom recovery again, and you can install the custom ROM of your choice.

But I have a feeling you are going to go with the first option. We've gotten s-off for a reason, haven't we? ;)

You can do it now instead of waiting, and overall less hoops to jump through.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nismo300zx:
Didn't really know where to ask this. But what's would be the best way to wipe the phone clean. Not return to stock but like clean it up in between roms. Do a clean firmware flash etc I'm having some issues and want to start with a clean slate .
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redpoint73:
I see you have the AT&T version. So RUU will give you the cleanest state you can have. This will return you to stock, complete stock image including hboot, radio, recovery, etc.

You will need to relock bootloader if s-on. Then after RUU, unlock bootloader again, and re-install custom recovery to flash ROMs.

But if you are having issues that can't be solved by flashing a new ROM, re-installing recovery, update firmware, etc.; then the RUU will probably fix it.

But have you posted these issues elsewhere on the forums? They might be known issues with a known fix.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nismo300zx:
And yes I've searched but I think it's just residual files causing issue so I wanted to start with clean slate before posting in Rom threads.

I forgot to mention I'm on AT&T, s-off, boot loader unlocked , hboot 3.19 , and firmware 3.28.401.9. I've just never done it the RUU way. Is there a thread I may have overlooked with a guide.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redpoint73:
The 2.23 RUU is here: http://xdaforums.com/att-htc-one-m8/general/htc-one-m8-ruu-m8ul-4-4-3-t2860423

Bootable RUU here (no PC required): http://xdaforums.com/att-htc-one-m8/general/att-2-23-502-3-bootable-ruu-pc-required-t2860486

This one has a link to a guide for the bootable RUU.

If using the "official" RUU (first link), you won't really need a guide. Its an .exe that is self explanatory. Backup your personal info, connect the phone to your PC, then just run the RUU executable, and do what it tells you.

You are running Euro firmware, so those will be over-written (downgraded) to 2.23 firmware by the RUU.

Again, I'm curious what issues you have? There is better firmware to be on than Euro, if you are using AT&T's network.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nismo300zx:
First off thanks for taking the time to reply and help me. But main issues would be Battery life, missing calls/texts , WiFi and data connectivity are some issues. I went to the euro firmware because I was on Arhd and it was recommended and was the latest so I figured it would work fine since I saw others on AT&T using it. Which firmware/radio setup would u suggest for an AT&T network?
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] grainbelt1990:
M8 help

Well let's hope I reply to this right. I completely unrooted my phone and relocked the boot loader. I used Ruu to update to 4.4.4 because the phones software update wasn't finding it.

So now I have completely redone it using the newest version of twrp and supersu and same thing. I have root access because my WiFi thether router app works and so does titanium but when I try to delete system apps it's a no go. I'm running the stock rom no mods or anything.

this has me mistified as well because I have rooted all my other phones.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redpoint73:
You may have a couple things going on here, that can possibly be solved (or at least worth a try) before resorting to RUU.

First off, any 3.x firmware should work with ARHD and similar software 3.x based Sense ROMs; at least in terms of avoiding the long boot times and broken WiFi that are symptomatic of outdated firmware.

The thing to remember is that many of these ROMs are developed by Euro users, so that is why they will suggest the Euro firmware (3.28.401). Also remember that the radio baseband is included in firmware. So using the Euro firmware may not result in the best radio for other regions.

Another thing is that the Euro ROMs are known (at least for some users) to not play well with AT&T's network; possibly due to build.prop differences in the ROM. Not to knock any of the wonderful devs or their ROMs. But if they aren't on a specific network, they might not be in the best position to test and address such network specific issues.

Honestly, many of your issues sound like they can possibly (maybe even probably) be network related, due to less than fully compatible firmware and/or ROM. My advice, if you want to stay on ARHD is to try the 3.28.1540 firmware. This is the US Dev Edition firmware, which is designed specifically to be used on AT&T's network. And I feel is the best firmware for use on their network, until we have an "official" AT&T 4.4.4 update and corresponding firmware. The 1540 firmware can be found included on the ROM thread here:

http://xdaforums.com/att-htc-one-m8/development/att-4-4-3-2-22-1540-3-debloated-sense-6-t2837365

If still experiencing issues, try the actual ROM included in the thread above. Again, its based on the 4.4.4 update for the US Dev edition, debloated and with some AT&T specific features added back in by Wonders_Never_Cease. This has fixed AT&T network related issues for a number of users. You can get a lot more details about these instances by reading through the thread, as well as other threads on the AT&T M8 section.

Then, if you are still seeing some issues, you can resort to the RUU nuclear option.

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The system partition is write protected on this phone, even with root. You are right, as this is pretty unique to this phone. Normally root should allow such changes on most other devices.

There is a kernel mod to fix this. Just do this, and any system changes will stick after reboot, as intended: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2701816
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BackStabbath:
"Noob" I'm completely stuck and don't know what to do

So I flashed my HTC One M8 (Google play edition) to the Skydragon Lollipop ROM and my bootloader is unlocked and I'm rooted but I am S-On. In the post it said S-On is fine so I flashed it normally but now my WIFI is not working at all. I tried flashing it back to 4.4.4 but as soon as the WIFI turns on it crashes the phone and will boot on and crash again. I believe my problem is because I'm S-On but I can't go to a stock ROM to use Sunshine and when I try to use ADB for firewater it keeps saying my device is offline even though I have all the drivers installed.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Somestars1:
I have a HTC One M8 with S-ON. I want to flash a rom to lollipop. Which is the best and most stable? I need my WiFi to work as well, as most rooms don't unless I have S-OFF.

Thanks
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DrMurawski:
Bootloop that I cannot fix

So I like to think of myself as a pretty advanced user, but I cannot fix this problem for the life of me. I am on verizon one m8, bootloader unlocked, S-off, running 4.4.4 firmware with GPE 5.0, The phone was having some quirks, so I rebooted into recover, wiped cache, dalvik, and fixed permissions. Rebooted, and....bootloop. I get to the android boot screen (where the little dots spin around), but cannot get any further.

I can use power and volume up to restart the phone, and then volume down to get into the fastboot screen. However, this is where my problem begins. When it loads, for a brief second all the options come up (Hboot, fastboot, recover, etc.), but I cannot do anything as the phone immediately moves into HBOOT mode, and my only options are to update HBoot (via volume up), or cancel (volume down). Ive tried both, and either one brings me to "push power to reboot" I cannot get into recovery, fastboot, or anything else, so I cannot reflash. Please help! I have tried over and over again to get anywhere but this hboot screen, but no key presses and no combinations will allow anything further. Additionally, the computer wont recognize the phone, so I am SOL there too.

An added note. When I turn the phone off and have it plugged in to my computer (so that the batter icon shows it charging), it will for less than a second show the TWRP screen, but I cannot interact with it. The computer picks up the phone for the brief second, then disconnects again.

Thanks for the help in advance.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] beaups:
how about just popping that sdcard out :P
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sheerJeenyus:
Hello everyone. So I just got my HTC one m8 about a week ago. It's my first HTC so I'm still getting used to it.

I decided to root it the other day and put cwm recovery on and cm11.

Since then I've wanted to switch to viperone ROM. Can someone please provide me with a way to wipe my HTC so I can do this properly?

I tried to flash viper in without wiping cm11 first and had a bad time fixing it last night. I want to be sure I'm not running into that again.

Thanks you guys!
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jebinio:
Please help me

hi. Ive got a Message on my screen that the process "android.systemui " has stopped. Now I can't do anything- What shall I do. Is it possible to boot and og back to factory reset
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sheerJeenyus:
I'd restore the last working back up you made and try to reset everything
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jebinio:
I can't Access anything. Can I turn my phone off and make a factory reset. How do I do that
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sheerJeenyus:
What recovery are you running on?
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xunholyx:
I'll help you out here. First off, use TWRP instead of CWM. TeamVenom recommends it and will not support your problems with CWM . Use the 2.8.0.3 version. 2.8.1.0 is a little buggy.

Enter recovery, click wipe, and swipe to factory reset. When done, click install and choose ViperOne. It's pretty easy, really. You will have to make sure that you have the latest firmware if you are going to run the 3.x.x versions of the ROM. Go to fastboot by holding down the power button+ vol down while your phone is turned off. Under OS it will tell you your firmware version. You can also tell by the number under hboot on the same screen. 3.16=4.4.2 ~ 3.18=4.4.3 ~ 3.19=4.4.4

If you try to flash the ROM with outdated firmware, your wifi will not work, among other things.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jebinio:
i'm on Stock. Just bought my phone a couplle weeks ago.

I can og back to the store on monday, but I thought that if it's possible to boot and do a factory reset I could try that. It's kind of though to live a weekend without a phone.......................................

So I asked you if you can help me
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Einwod:
Be very, VERY careful what you do with a sprint device. You can easily end up with a very expensive paper weight.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bschmidy10:
hey guys need some major help. I am s-on, bootloader unlocked, running latest cm14.1 nightly. with twrp 3.0.2.1.

i contacted t-mobile to get my device sim unlocked and they gave me the code. i tried to enter the code while on cm14.1 but it kept failing. i saw that i needed to be on a near stock rom to have it succeed. i wiped everything and flashed a near-stock rom (however it was a 6.0.1 rom, and i was currently on 7.1.1) and was able to unlock successfully to be used on other networks. i went back to twrp and clean flashed cm 14.1, and everything went fine however now i get no signal whatsoever on my cell service. using a signal finder app, as well as the systems built in tools, it shows i am connected to t-mobile network but in an "unknown" network state, the phone reads the correct phone number from the sim, and the APNs show up correctly and all other settings are as they should be. i went back to the near stock rom i used before and there is the same problem there. no signal. did i mess up my radio by downgrading? or does sim unlocking not allow me to still use the device with t-mobile? i have been searching non-stop for a twrp-flashable stock rom/firmware/radio or whatever to see if i can get things fixed up. i have tried flashing a few other radio.img's i have found but none of them have any effect. i also tried to RUU to the latest version from HTC's site but it fails even when in fastboot mode. what should i try next?
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jagdish2011jat:
Why..is it dangerous to play with sprint version
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Einwod:
Sprint partitions are of different sizes to other devices. Also it is CDMA where most others are GSM devices. You can only use Sprint compatible ROMS. If you flash others, your problems will be endless.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redpoint73:
In addition to what Einwod stated, its really dangerous to have s-off and SuperCID on a Sprint device.

Folk will often try to "convert" the phone (such as to Euro version) by RUU after getting s-off and SuperCID. This won't work, and may lead to a

permanent radio brick

.

Do not try to flash another version's RUU or firmware onto a Sprint M8. Only stick to Sprint RUU and firmware (if you flash them at all).

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You didn't mess up the radio. Flashing ROMs does not touch the radio partition. In fact, the good thing about s-on, is that you can't have modified (and therefore messed up) the radio partition.

They wouldn't have any effect, since they wouldn't have flashed. You can't flash a radio with s-on.

I think you're on a better track with the RUU, at least that would be my suggestion. The RUU will restore all partitions, but leave you SIM-unlocked. And SIM-unlocked itself shouldn't be the issue; I don't see why being SIM-unlocked would cause no service on T-Mob.

Do you get an error message with the RUU fails?

What version number RUU?

Also, your bootloader needs to be relocked, to RUU with s-on. Relock with command: fastboot oem lock
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jagdish2011jat:
Brother i succesfully unlocked my bootloader using fastboot method suggested by a thread in general discussions ..which works with devices which are already rooted and have s off ..it worked for me because my device already came rooted and s off by ebay ..after that i flashed cwm recovery using fastboot method and succesfully flashed s rom
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bschmidy10:
Wow thank you for all the information, that all makes a lot of sense. I will relock and then try the RUU again. Thanks again.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xirokx:
Thank you so much for your time and for sharing your knowledge, its really helpful and really great advice.

I have decided not to go ahead with putting a custom ROM on and instead will save data from my phone memory and format the phone as well as add my new 64gb microSD card to the phone ensuring I save all possible apps to SD card and keep internal phone memory free. Hopefully that should not make it slow down.

Yes my contacts as you mentioned are backed up in my gmail account thanks for the heads up.

Any ideas how I can remove the bloatware apps from the phone things like amazon services, facebook stuff and unwanted google services too? A tutorial guide will be great if you can link me to one.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kjreisman:
Trusted Face not working - ViperOne M8

HTC One M8 Sprint - I unlocked the bootloader this morning, flashed TWRP and ViperOneM8 6.0.1. Now Trusted face in Smart Lock is no longer working. I tried installing the latest APK for it, but now it fails even faster. I've searched on the thread for the ROM (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2705292), some other users had the issue but no resolution is posted. Any help?
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] justinchao740:
did you flash the stock GAPPS?
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xunholyx:
You don't need to flash GApps with Sense based ROMs
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] justinchao740:
Because the GApps file includes trusted face as one of the apps that it flash, maybe it can get trusted face to work. I mean it wouldn't hurt to try, if he gets a boot loop, just wipe and reinstall.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kjreisman:
I tried the newest APK for trusted face, then went back to 6.0.1, same issue. I guess I could try flashing GAPPS altogether.