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[HTC One S] Flippy498:
Although you started correctly you made the same mistake you had made earlier, again. ;) Never only update the hboot. That will always cause problems. It's not wise to mix firmware parts of different firmware versions. You'll always end up with a somehow laggy or glitchy phone. There are several threads (e.g. Llabtoofer's Maximus HD thread) with the whole 4.x firmware which can be found here in the development section. If you flash the whole 4.x firmware it's not necessary to wipe everything via TWRP for gaining the big memory partition. You can try flashing your old radio afterwards if you really want to keep it (although I wouldn't recommend doing so).
[HTC One S] Klorec:
Thank you very much for your valuable input! WIsh you were there a couple of weeks earlier :D But nevermind, you learn something everyday.

Of course you are right, I guess I was just too happy that it worked that I neglected the 2.16 update part... I'll try to find the 4.X firmware with hboot 2.16 and reflash everything again, now it should work like a charm!
[HTC One S] moozon:
New build CM12.1 from 2016/10/24 Changelog for ville

#Not Tested
[HTC One S] moozon:
New build CM12.1 from 2016/11/09 Changelog for ville

#Not Tested
[LG G2 Mini] wisefreakz:
Hi peeps,

I have brand new D625 latest variant and i was trying to root it. To my surprise, none of the towelroot works (V1 gets stuck and V3 says not supported) also tried Stump Root which also says unsupported device.

So i figured out i had to downgrade it to a lower version so i would be able to root it. But guess what? My recovery is only the android with exclamation mark and there's no option to flash the update.zip (the ext2 trick). No luck.

Then i tried the LG Flash Tool. When it starts, the phone first reboot at about 9% i think to get into download mode, but it simply reboot. Tryied it with DIAG/EMERGENCY/CS_EMERGENCY. No luck.

The Vol + and plug USB also does not work.

Please, if anyone has succeed on this matter, PLEASE SHARE!!

Thanks
[LG G2 Mini] xxurieljonxx:
too

I am having the same problem. :crying:

também estou com o mesmo problema.

​
[LG G2 Mini] wisefreakz:
Yeah... I feel so impotent not being able to root it.

Please ppl.... HELP!
[LG G2 Mini] wisefreakz:
Pleeeeae. Really no escape???
[LG G2 Mini] wisefreakz:
Cant believe there is no way out.....
[LG G2 Mini] Pauloefrancis:
hey, check this topic http://xdaforums.com/g2-mini/general/desbloquear-bootloader-e-modo-donwload-t3009229 , maybe this will help you out. :svetius:
[LG G2 Mini] GDines:
I have the same trouble. This motherf*cker phone won't boot into download or emergency mode because it has its bootloader locked. I hate LG! Do you know any solution for this? I have my brain burned
[LG G2 Mini] SirIntegra:
From my experience, towelroot always dissapointed me.

Just download Kingo Root APK to your phone, activate your mobile data and have fun.

If it fails, just click root again and it`ll work for sure.

As an alternative you can try Kingo Root for PC/APK or iRoot for PC/APK(former vRoot)

The sad part is that D625 uses a Tegra Chipset by nVidia and untill now, there is no confirmation of D625 unlocked bootloader.

Read more here: http://xdaforums.com/g2-mini/general/unlocking-bootloader-tegra-version-t2933295
[Networking] gthing:
I'm trying to figure out what key (if any) controls the wifi device on and off state. Does anyone know where I should look.

Alternatively, is there some program that will watch the registry on a PPC for changes? I exported the registry in both states from my device and tried to compare them on my laptop using some different tools and all I could discover was that they were different, but couldn't see how.
[Networking] abdelrahim:
I have been looking for wifi registry in my xda stealth for over one year and found that the registry settings for Wifi differ between different pocket pcs ....After a previous upgrade. the wifi button disappeared from the wireless manager and going to HKLM/system/state/hardware/wifi showed many things....when I followed the above link when the wifi key disappeared, it showed DWRD/DEC value 0 AND by changing this to 1 the key returned but was not working....after another rom upgrade the value had changed to 5 but the wifi was not working...changing this value to different numbers showed different wifi states like unavailable/connecting/ connected etc although wifi utility will tell wifi off!!!!
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] manigault:
So I tried to connect my shield to my lg g2 (my hotspot) to download a podcast for the ride home (currently at work). The wifi icon in the status bar has the exclamation mark in it, but tells me the signal strength is excellent.

I'm wondering if this has anything to do with me not having a tethering plan as I've always been able to do this pre lollipop with other devices. Any ideas? Has anyone else experienced this yet?

Thanks
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bipoler:
I notice a similar "issue", but actually going into the WiFi settings it works just fine
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] manigault:
Hmmm. I couldn't find anything there that would help. I'll try again today before I get the tinfoil hat out.
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bipoler:
Yes if you go in and pray pray, things will work
[Shield Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fmehrtens:
exclamation by wifi signal on lollipop

You have to modify the connection setting on your phone to a static IP for that router. I know it's goofy. Go to modify connection on your phone for that router and set static IP. IP address you want, the gateway IP address for your router and DNS1 DNS2 which u should be able to find all this info if you log onto your router.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pangius:
Hello, i need help choosing between these tablets. Which one is the best? Speed, Camera, Games, Battery, Performance, Sensors, Gorilla glass, durability, quality ..etc.?

Can anyone help me choose. I tryied searching and i googled a lot but i coudnt find any place that compare these 3 tablets. Each one as i understand have pros and cons but which one is the best choice?

Telcast X98 Air 3G

Telcast P98 3G

Cube Talk 9X
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] THEPOGCBR900RR:
Get a Samsung note 2 10.1 tablet. You'll love it, and you can get one on eBay for $120
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cyberusman:
Hello,

I'm guessing most of you already know that the android 5.0 or android lollipop updates started rolling out OTA. My nexus 5 is rooted and its running stock android 4.4.4 with the stock recovery. Also my boot loader is locked. Should I "un-root" my nexus 5 for the OTA update or should I try updating it with root on my phone?

Regards,

cyberusman
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
It should update with root but you'll lose it. You'll need to unlock your bootloader to root again though. I'd just unlock with boot unlocker and flash factory image personally.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cyberusman:
I went onto my root app(superuser) and went to info and checked the box called OTA survival. After that ontroead the OTA update, it installed 1/4 of the way then just said error. What do i do?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
Try other update methods. Root options available in my signature
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MikeDroid:
I took the OTA with root and stock recovery. Updated, lost root, but the bootloader is still unlocked. My N5 is the Google play store edition if that makes a difference. Im I'm guessing carrier specific phones are relocking the bootloader.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
OTA doesn't lock the bootloader. All nexus 5's are created equal
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] dottat:
Greetings....

Assembling a list of all RUU/firmware threads so that users no longer have to dig to find what's needed. Support for each will be found in the linked thread itself while general questions like "which one is applicable to my situation?" can be handled in this thread.

If you are S-ON

Your options are somewhat limited.. naturally.

RUU (4.4.2, 4.4.3, 4.4.4, 5.0.1, 6.0) in EXE/ZIP format

-	http://xdaforums.com/verizon-htc-one-m8/general/official-ruu1-55-605-2-t2883845

If you are S-OFF

RUU 6.0 zip thread

-	http://xdaforums.com/verizon-htc-one-m8/development/stock-m-firmware-nand-recovery-t3330972

RUU 5.0.1 (comes pre-rooted (EXE/zip support)

-	http://xdaforums.com/verizon-htc-on...zip-ruu-m8vzw-5-0-1-s-off-onlynewest-t3047103

RUU 4.4.4 (comes pre-rooted) (EXE/zip support)

-	http://xdaforums.com/verizon-htc-one-m8/development/ruu-m8vzw-4-4-4-s-off-onlynewest-t2914914

RUU 4.4.3 (comes pre-rooted) (zip support)

-	http://xdaforums.com/verizon-htc-one-m8/development/ruu-m8vzw-4-4-3-s-off-onlynewest-t2873144

RUU 4.4.2 (comes pre-rooted) (zip support)

-	http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2727831

Firmware only

4.4.3/4.4.4/5.0.1 Stock Recoveries, Stock kernels (boot), Stock ADSP, and many more....

-	http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2723159

4.4.2/4.4.3/4.4.4 Radios

-	http://xdaforums.com/verizon-htc-one-m8/development/radios-0-89-20-0222-t2824882
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] dottat:
Note.... If you are needing to go back to locked and S-on for warranty purposes but are too leery to do it yourself, help is available via pm. Don't let your s/lock status from getting proper hardware RMA'S!

If you have bricked one beyond fixing and can't get it replaced, please consider donating it rather than throwing it in a desk drawer, shooting it, or whatever other crazy idea comes to mind. I can almost always put a bricked phone to good use.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] dottat:
Anyone who would like to use fastboot/adb for this device please use the following version fastboot/adb. It's HTC's own version. It works on pc's with less ram and it automatically breaks up a single zip into pieces for transfer. It also reflashes automatically if needed.

USE IT!

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95784891001612150

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95784891001612150
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Tigerstown:
Looks good bro.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] xsteven77x:
Great job!
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Rushing:
Sweet! Thanks bro =]
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] xdadevnube:
Nice! I admit that the firmware was confusing for me on this phone, but thanks to dottat's posts, I figured it out.

This clears things up a lot and should help quite a few people.

Thanks!
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Tigerstown:
What was so confusing?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Dragbike Racer:
You are the MAN dottat!! Thanks!
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] xdadevnube:
I managed to figure out the firmware largely due to dottat. There were multiple threads of various age, some with seemingly conflicting advice. This goes for most device forums I follow. There was no authoritative resource, IMO, until this thread.

The search feature was key, I am pretty thorough before embarking in firmware upgrades.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Tigerstown:
[MENTION=4151838]xdadevnube[/MENTION] what could I do better in my OP of Vzw m8 firmware thread? I would like your input if you have ideas that would help make it easier for new comers to Xda? I would gladly make positive changes to my op to make it a easier an smoother experience. So feel free to tell me your ideas you/anyone might have that would help everyone..thanks I appreciate it.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] xdadevnube:
Your OP does contain the required information and instructions, so I can't really complain. One thing that could be helpful is to list the bootloader version info for each firmware release. You listed the most recent one right at the top of the thread, so at least it is easy to tell whether a given device is on the latest firmware or not. Because your thread is the main firmware thread, perhaps it would be best if the OP were organized into sections for 4.4.2, 4.4.3, and 4.4.4. It could be clarified which partitions are modified in the process, and whether the radios are affected. Install instructions could be put in their own spot.

These are only ideas! Also, your thread should probably be stickied. Thanks for all you do.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Tigerstown:
hey whats up. I have made major changes to my firmware thread will you go check it out an let em know if i made it user friendly :highfive:
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] den_hart:
Firmware flash

Hello everyone. I am new to this Forum. I've only been here a few days. I have an Unlocked/S-Off Verizon HTC One M8 that I recently purchased from Ebay. I had a little trouble for a while when I first got it as it was running 4.4.2 and I took the OTA update to 4.4.3 and it messed up the phone. I didn't know it was Unlocked/S-Off'd. And the seller said it wasn't rooted any more. Well so now that I know it is even after running the Verizon RUU, I was wondering if I need to upgrade the firmware one upgrade at a time (meaning 4.4.3 and then 4.4.4)? Or can I jump to a 5.01 Lollipop ROM? I have TWRP installed and I used Flashify to install it. I'm hoping to use Flashify more for installing zips. Any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you....oh and I'm loving this M8!!!!
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] sfobrien:
Looks good to me.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] dottat:
Rom and firmware are to separate things. You can flash straight to 4.4.4 firmware and then flash a lollipop Rom or any custom Rom.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] den_hart:
Firmware Updates

Hello dottat. Thank you for replying to my question(s). Yes I know that a ROM is different than firmware. I was just wondering if I had to upgrade my firmware one update at a time or if I could just jump from 4.4.2 to say 5.0 or 5.01 so that if I wanted to I could put a custom ROM on my M8. I'm not actually sure how high the firmware upgrades go. I've only seen 4.4.4 as the highest so far.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] dottat:
You can go straight to 4.4.4 and get crack flashing. No L firmware yet as we don't have L official.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] balag59:
update process on factory unlocked VZW M8 used with GSM

Hi!

I am getting a verizon factory unlocked model and i am going to use it on a GSM network in india.Since its factory unlocked there should be no issues with the network. .however i had some doubts about the software updates. .so will i be able to receive and install updates normally without resorting to rooting the phone. .some people reported that they had an issue installing the update where it said that they have to be on CDMA or something like that. .Will i be able to overcome such issues by connecting to wifi?Is someone could shed a little light on how the update process works when used abroad with a GSM carrier it would be great!Thank you so much in advance!
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] dottat:
You will always be able to install the s-on ruu from here. The problem is that the latter versions of software while sim unlocked have proven very difficult to use on some carriers because you can no longer edit apn. You have to chose from pre-provided apn and thats only if they show up with your SIM card inserted.

You would be really wise to s-off the phone even if you don't root it as this would be the only way to downgrade if you ended up not having a workable situation on the newer software.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] balag59:
Thanks!So are you saying that il have difficulty in using this phone with any GSM carrier?Will i have network issues even though its factory unlocked?Also how do i update the phone through OTAs when im on GSM. .Thanks!
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] dottat:
You may have issues getting the vzw software to work with your sim/carrier.

As far as updates you can use the s-on exes linked in the op of this thread to update Rom and firmware.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] balag59:
So i shouldnt have any issues updating even with S-on using this thread right?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] MacFett:
Used your .exe to get updated to 3.19. Thank you. Now to get cm back on here.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] balag59:
Hi,

I just got my factory unlocked verizon model from ebay and im currently on 4.4.2 and ver 1.55.605.2. .im using it on a GSM carrier so i need RUU's to update. .as suggested by OP dottat the very first thing i did after i got the phone was to pay for sunshine and get s-off and an unlocked bootloader. .and after just popping in my sim card it was immediately detected and everything is working without an issue including HSPA+. .so can i safely flash the 4.4.4 s-off ruu mentioned in the thread directly and continue to have everything including 3G working properly?Just checking to be on the safer side because im on a GSM carrier in india. .Thanks a lot in advance!
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] dottat:
Yes that's correct. If you find you cant use your SIM on 4.4.4 you have allowed yourself the option to downgrade or flash another custom Rom.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] balag59:
Thank you so much!It worked like a charm!Within 5 min i ended up with 4.4.4 without any issues whatsoever. .hats off! everything still works fine! simplest update i ever did almost like an OTA itself!Just one small question. .anyway i can get rid of the sim card with a question mark symbol on the notification panel. .not a big deal but just checking. .thanks a lot once again! Waiting for your work on lollipop next once the update comes out!:good::laugh:

Edit: Found out how to resolve the no verizon sim card symbol.doesnt appear anymore
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] nikki.fm:
I wanted to thank you for this.

I was flashing an s-off 4.4.4 ruu and the program force closed at 1/7 68% so I reset the program and the phone (error screen) and tried again and again. No dice.

So I flashed an s-on 4.4.4 and it worked all the way through.

I got tired of stock immediately and tried your rooted 4.4.4 s-off again.

It failed again so I unplugged the usb cable this time.

The phone continued installing the zip and then I flashed your twrp ruu.

Everything is running smoothly.

I'm not sure exactly why the program won't run all the way through but I guess It's fine anyway once it pushes the zip.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] flyinj54:
[MENTION=3472611]dottat[/MENTION] I have successfully downloaded and installed your RUU stock rooted. I relocked the bootloader and don't have any tampered flap. Now I'm trying to install this RUU stock non rooted and then if that completes successfully s-on the device. But the problem I have having is downloading this RUU 4.4.2 no root and trying to fastboot flash I get the error Failed: Remote 32 header error after it does the bootloader zip header check and shift signature_size. I am just trying to return 100% to stock device is sold.

Also these RUU I assume have all the firmware/hboot packaged in to go along with the zip correct so I shouldn't have to flash firmware/hboot seperate?

Could the RUU non rooted for version 4.4.2 be a bad file? Should I use the 4.4.4 RUU non rooted?

Got it. It was the fastboot. Needed htc fastboot. Now I still have the question about if the firmware or hboot needs to be flashed separately after the non rooted ruu? Thanks
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] dottat:
If the RUU flashes.. it has the hboot included. So the only reason you would need to flash it is if you cant get the RUU to flash.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] flyinj54:
That's what I figured just double checking. Can't hit the thanks at my limit for today or I would. I'll try to remember tomorrow;) Appreciate it.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] wezman2k:
hey fellas... fairly new here

please correct me if i'm wrong:

an RUU is basically a stock image of the phone, save for the bits that change it to s-off or s-on, correct? if i were to flash a 4.4.4 RUU in this thread, my phone would basically be VZW stock, S-off (since it is already), and rooted (as noted in the description).

if I flash a firmware... that isn't going to touch the operating system/rom but just update the firmware?

thank you very much for your help!
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] dottat:
Basically correct. The s-off ruu is rooted. The s-on one is not. Neither will touch s status or lock status. The s-on one will not wipe data while the s-off one will.

Ruu is more like a collection of stock partition images that flash in one shot.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] wezman2k:
thank you, that's what i thought. this includes bootloader, recovery, the actual ROM, the whole shebang?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] dottat:
Yep....
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] balag59:
Hey. .im on a gsm carrier currently. .it's there any way I can update to lollipop now that it is out directly? Can I put the phone in cdma mode and update? Or do I have to wait for the RUU?thanks!!
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] thirtyseven10:
I'm in the same boat, but it seems judging by the way it worked in the past the RUU or an OTA update flash is the only option.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] xunholyx:
EDITED: Reply was irrelevant in this Verizon thread
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] dottat:
OP updated to include latest RUU for 5.0.1 (lollipop)
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] jtommyj:
Donation

51V73025XJ5493820

Your work has pulled my A$$ out of the fire a few times. A token of my appreciation.

Thanks

Tom
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] alibhatti:
how you remove no sim card symbol ????

will be regretful if you let me know how to manage to remove no sim card symbol thanks

best Regards

QUOTE=balag59;58487674]Thank you so much!It worked like a charm!Within 5 min i ended up with 4.4.4 without any issues whatsoever. .hats off! everything still works fine! simplest update i ever did almost like an OTA itself!Just one small question. .anyway i can get rid of the sim card with a question mark symbol on the notification panel. .not a big deal but just checking. .thanks a lot once again! Waiting for your work on lollipop next once the update comes out!:good::laugh:

Edit: Found out how to resolve the no verizon sim card symbol.doesnt appear anymore[/QUOTE]
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] dottat:
Updated to reflect new 5.0.1 offerings...
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] str8str:
Question, I have used the sd card method for flashing everything since I've had an htc phone and never had an issue. Can you tell me why guys like tigerstown are so against it? Like he won't even talk about it in his thread cause he says it's bootleg or unsupported unofficial. Tia
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] xunholyx:
There's nothing wrong with it. It's totally safe. I use it always. I've NEVER heard of a problem from using it besides minor user errors.

If the zip is not compatible, the install is aborted with errors shown.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] str8str:
OK thought so just wondered why he is so down on it. Won't even talk about it says it's not recommended and causes to many problems. Thou I've never had an issue flashing this way
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] xunholyx:
You would have to ask him for his reasons. I don't know of any.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Tigerstown:
Well you might thinks there nothing wrong with it but my inbox sure does get hit up I flushed SD card an now I'm stuck thats why I stopped supporting because I get pm an pm asking me to fix there phone after SDcard method. It does work for the most part but sense I don't support it that would make it real off topic. There is a thread I can link you to that has all firmware an he loves your htc debug method. An [MENTION=5201751]str8str[/MENTION] I don't think it's backdoor no or unofficial at I just don't like it an then everyone updates the same way.....
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] str8str:
Whatever, end of story was just wondering. Cause after I don't know maybe 100 plus times using t this method I've not experienced one problem. Must be all user error
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] :
Yeah it's kinda weird. I've heard users "swear" by flashing via SD, and others via fastboot.

I'll be honest. I've never flashed my M8 firmware/RUU via SD flashing, but I'm confident it will be just fine; however, I have always used the fastboot method which I prefer. For me it's easier to just dump the files I will flash to my adb/sdk folder and "fastboot" them over. I think it's actually rather spiffy (OMG I haven't used that word in like 10 years) to have more than one method to flash phones--but that's just me.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] str8str:
Lol yes I travel allot and to get to a computer is hard sometimes so I just do everything via sd card. So far so good. Five years no issues
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] xunholyx:
Also, it's faster and easier IMO. Boot to hboot, vol. up to flash, power button to reboot. Done.