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[AT&T HTC One (M8)] redpoint73:
T-Mobile has its own section, so yes this is the wrong forum section. But I'll try to help anyway, as your issues aren't that carrier specific.

Few different options.

1) Just restore the nandroid backup you made before messing with system files. And you did this, like you should before making any such mods, RIGHT? Well if not:

2) You can manually change them all back. Probably the most tedious method, especially since you don't seem sure of what you changed.

3) Find the right stock nandroid and flash it. Find corresponding stock recovery, and flash it.

4) Relock the bootloader and RUU to stock, and since you can just RUU to the current OS version, no need to OTA. After that, just unlock the bootloader again via HTCDev.com (of if you want to avoid that, sunshine) in preparation for installing custom recovery (and root) again. Yes, RUU will wipe that phone, but that brings us to the next point:

You are rooted, so back up your apps and app data with Titanium Backup (or similar root app). Then you can just restore all the apps and app data after you RUU. You should be backing them up anyway. Saying you want to keep your app data; then not having them backed up is a contradiction. If you data is important to you, back it up. And that advice goes for whether you decide to RUU or not.

Backing up setting with Titanium across ROM versions is not recommended. But unless you have a really large amount of settings customizations, it usually doesn't take that much time to set these up again manually, anyway (as long as your apps and app data are already restorable).

Option 4 above is what I would consider. Its really up to you whether options 3 or 4 are best for you. But the reason I like RUU, even though it has the extra steps of relocking/unlocking the bootloader, and backing up your data; what it saves you is from finding the right stock nandroid and stock recovery, and putting them to the correct location on the phone to then Restore with TWRP. And these steps are ones with potential for mistakes that can make them exhaust a lot more time than you would think. RUU is a complete factory image, so everything is sure to play well together, no guesswork or potential for mistakes.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] blinkdagger:
Hey thanks for all the help. I have decided to use Option 4 but I have discovered that my phone is still S-ON. I found this thread which seems to be able to provide me with the right RUU file.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2754063

The only issue is that at the top of the thread it says that these RUUs are meant for S-OFF users. After searching a bit I learned that supposedly http://theroot.ninja/ is the only way to change my phone from S-ON to S-OFF. I just don't want to pay 25 bucks if I don't have to. Is this the only way?
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] Madcat8686:
Yes. As of this date, Sunshine is the only way to gain S-Off for the M8. Firewater is discontinued.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] redpoint73:
The s-off statement in the thread you linked was specific to

firmware packages

. S-off is required to flash a firmware.zip,

not

an RUU. Those are 2 very different things.

RUU will run fine with s-on, as long as you relock the bootloader; and also you can only run an RUU that is equal or greater than the software version you rooted (looks like Android 4.4.4). So what you want is a T-Mobiel RUU for either Android 4.4.4 (software 3.xx) than OTA to Android 5.0; or RUU right to Android 5.0 (software 4.xx).
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] blinkdagger:
Hey I know it has been a while but I just got around to taking care of this. I want to use an RUU to reset everything like you mentioned. The trouble I am now having is with the re-locking procedure.

I am trying to to relock the bootloader using the "fastboot oem lock" command. When I enter the command I get this message.

(bootloader) [PGFS] partition_update_pgfs: pg1fs_security

(bootloader) TZ_HTC_SVC_ENC ret = 0

(bootloader) [PGFS] partition_update_pgfs: pg2fs_sec_recovery

(bootloader) Lock successfully...

(bootloader) deinit_lcd

(bootloader) mipi display off

(bootloader) mdp_clock_off

(bootloader) turn off fd8c2308 failed 1 times. Try again...

(bootloader) disable_mmss_clk done

(bootloader) pll1_disable done

(bootloader) TZ_HTC_SVC_DISABLE ret = -1610744452 (0x9FFDFD7C)

(bootloader) [CRITICAL] SPMI write command failure: cmd_id =

0, error

(bootloader) = 4

(bootloader) [CRITICAL] SPMI write command failure: cmd_id =

0, error

(bootloader) = 4

(bootloader) [INFO] Rebooting device

FAILED (status read failed (No such file or directory))

finished. total time: 1.194s

I have done this about 5 times now and the lock status remains "UNLOCKED". Thank you for all your help thus far. I will continue to try to search for a solution.
[LG G Pro 2] JohnnyInBriz:
Has anyone been able to download this?

SphinX GPro 2 v5a

If so I'd be grateful if you can upload it somewhere and share the link
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fackuu94:
Hello people this is my first post and I want to ask if somebody has a mod for this game, unlimited coins or something like that to buy more fighters or packs. Or maybe there is a way to hack this game, somebody can help me please?

Mod edit: If you have to pay for something, please do so. XDA doesn't accept discussions of or support for warez! XDA Forum Rules (excerpt):
[Desire 816 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ctnerdem:
Does any one know how to change imei of HTC desire 816. I need to repair it. I have not take S-off yet. If someone could help me how to repair imei, I will be S-off and give it a try. Please please, can someone who are S-off check imei repair ways?
[Desire 816 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ctnerdem:
Are there anyone that have been S-off? I want to learn some functions about S-off phone?

Please let me know if you are S-off?
[Desire 816 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LiquidPlacidity:
This is highly illegal.
[Desire 816 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jaysoblitzed:
Unless of course he has a device he is scrapping for this specific purpose. Grey lines in dark clouds.
[Desire 816 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ctnerdem:
i know that is illegal when you change it with one that is not belonged to you. i need to "repair" my imei.
[Desire 816 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AL-NAJAT:
Changing imei is illegal

To change imei

S-Off your mob (google it)

After s-off run below given cmd to write imei

fastboot oem writeimei 35xxxxxxx
[Desire 816 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] baabuansar1:
Htc Desire 816 dual sim

thnx this comaand is working ......

sim two imei command ???????

Thnx in advance
[Desire 816 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bishnu840:
How do you S-Off htc 816 please tell me I have tried so many days with so many ways but everything found on the internet none of them work.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] Z-Trobe:
My touchscreen has stopped working and I have upgraded to WM6. Due too "illegal" software on my phone it bounced at the service with a message that my warranty is not valid.

How can i downgrade my phone back to WM5?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] stewcp:
Depending on your country/network, you may find an original WM5 rom on Wiki... this problem have ocurred a few times already, so do some searching... there's other threads out there on the subject already ;)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] Abo Forat:
search first then ask

PLZ search first then ask. Several times members discuss this issue.

READ and READ all about downgrade 2 WM5

http://www.mrvanx.org/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=41&Itemid=26

good luck
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] LegolasTheElf:
You have posted this same question in TWO THREADS! Quit being such a ****wit and actually SEARCH and READ!!!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] basilrsa:
If you can't control your language stay off the Forum.

The The Trailer Park or the Jerry Springfield show is where that talk belongs - not here.

This is my second warning to you.

You constant barrage of swearing is more irritating than the Noob's stupid questions.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] LegolasTheElf:
My "second" warning? You mean you're cross-posting between threads like a n00b? Come on, actually engage your BRAIN before you post this type of drivel.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] shogunmark:
I brought my Legolas secret decoder ring today... and what lego really meant to say is this " Your right, my language was offensive and i apologize, i would like to hop the first plane so that we can kiss make up!"

@lego.. play nice or i will edit your post's again :D i didnt do it this time but its a warning.. im watching you...

Now play nice people or dont play at all.... If you see a post that you feel is not intelligent or the OP didnt bother to search, then simply dont reply... IF no one replies it will force the OP to search for their answer...
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] Abo Forat:
fair thread plz

Hi LegolasTheElf

If u mean me u r right, but not exact the same question.

Any how this thread for me is learning & updating my knowledge.

I learned me & just wane share my experience with another friends.

Thanx for your very nice word choice
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] MrSmith22:
I think members like Lego think they're doing people a favour by making such comments and that people will agree or praise them for their intervention, but as a member previously stated; it's more irritating and forum ban worthy than newbies just not bothering to search.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] LegolasTheElf:
Odd, a quick scan of your 16 posts reveals that you've called people idiots, laughed at them, and a few other niceties. It's so nice to know that the people throwing stones at me at so pure of heart themselves.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] deviusdragger:
All i want to say is thaT the guy who sent of his phone for repair with Wm6 on it, is an idiot. It wouldnt surprise me if M$ went after you. And as far as legolas i dont think he's that bad. Maybe the way hes acting will deter noobs away and prevent them from posting useless threads and force them to start using the search button more often. :-) . But anyways hope everyone is having an awesome day
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] Abo Forat:
Hi dev

He answered me by this kind of words and heard me cos I just said “search then ask” #3

So I don’t know what’s wrong with this. NOW CALM DOWN and just go on friends
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] spastico:
What the heck is this place coming to? :eek:
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] pvs:
Thank you, basilrsa. Hope there's a substantial 3-strike penalty.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] MrSmith22:
Err... I called one person an idiot for making a joke which I thought was funny. The other posts were about people like you. Quit whining.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] basilrsa:
Thanks Shogunmark,

I really think it's time for an overhaul of this Forum.

This Forum should be representative of decent individuals who know how to behave.

Should the Moderators not start taking strict control of the postings on the various threads, XDA-Developers will loose credibility and become a circus.

Stupid questions must simply be removed and misbehavers banned.

I for one would not like to be associated with the kind of behaviour that certain senior members display.

@pvs - Thanks

@devius- A foul mouther never solved a problem

@MrSmith - Agreed

NOW LET'S STICK TO THE RULES OF COMMON DECENCY
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] LegolasTheElf:
Good. I agree. The n00bs should leave, and you with them. Go to HoFo or some other dumb site where everyone can have a great love-in and chat about all the different ways you can change your wallpaper, and how the Telco's charge you to change the wallpaper, because, well, it must be true because they sell it themselves online!

I'm not interested in group-think and silliness like this. The true thinkers understand the issue. All the little sheep on here that can't see past the drivel that's been force-fed to them by the state, the church, or whatever the hell nonsense you're believing, don't see it as an issue. They also don't see their actions as selfless. No, not selfless in the common sense. But in the sense that they have lost their sense of self. It's no longer decent for me to attack them, but it is decent for them to waste everyone's time by not searching themselves.

Everyone on here that is screaming that I and others like me are doing something wrong, while essentially condoning the actions of those who have no respect for anyone else, have got it wrong. In fact, I'd go as far as to say that you, the whining masses, telling me that I am doing something wrong, are the victims here. Victimized not by me or the noobs, but, by the very nature of society that says that it is better to be polite than to be honest. That it is far more valuable to be a sheep than a leader. Take a few seconds to think about what I'm writing, not merely to dismiss it. You'll see I'm right. You may disagree with the method, but, you can't disagree with the opinion.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] pvs:
Or you COULD do what I've begun doing. The forums have a neat feature called an "Ignore List". Mine currently has three individuals who have earned acceptance status, and yes, a couple of them are

sadly

regular contributors and senior members.

I also boycott their threads, and thus, I rarely see any of their posts. The only time it happens is when somebody Quotes their childish vitriol in his/her own posts.

Shogunmark has the best solution to the underlying problem, though. Simply DON'T ANSWER any ridiculous posts that show no-effort on the part of the poster. If you ignore something, it tends to go away. But any response (even a negative one) tends to be a positive reinforcer for the behavior you're trying to reduce.

At any rate, bringing the entire forum's professionalism down by showing how many four-letter words your can string into a sentence is not the solution. But as the members who practice this are limited in number and predictable, the Ignore Lists work a treat.

-pvs
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] LegolasTheElf:
I agree. Definately. The third useless and irrelevant post made by a n00b on the same question should result in a ban.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] Fitipaldi1:
Legolas,

You are right, the true thinkers do understand the issue. There are two issues though...the n00b questions and the pompous, intellectual snobs such as yourself who regularly ignore simple courtesies. If I wanted what is essentially verbal abuse, I'd go visit my in-laws.

I don't think anyone wants MORE n00b/repeated/irrelevent questions, but your delivery kills the message.

It's not better to be polite or honest but last time I checked, the two are not mutually exclusive.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] deviusdragger:
Its horrible, just horrible. Anyways im young still so thats why maybe i see stuff differently than the older age group people on here. Im not here to fight with people, im here to learn and atleast try to contribute to this community. Its just that i think some members here want everything spoon fed to them. they dont want to take the time to read, but anyways i try to ignore them and i do pretty good but when i see like 6 threads on here asking stupid questions and threads just being populated with irrelevant questions its just annoying. Thats why i vote that we close this thread and if you guys want you can come over here to cali and ill buy you guys some drinks. :D
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] spastico:
Some please someone build help me aRom, much apeachate.

I'll be back later to Start a Thread.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] MrSmith22:
Lego, you're messing up the damn thread. It's stuff like this which turns a simple thread into a 10 page thread where you have to filter through to get the right answer. Just PM the guy if it's getting on your tits.

To the original poster; you don't say what device you have. If it's the right device you can use the forums advance search to filter in the Hermes section. I did a downgrade not so long ago and followed a guide which someone posted. I forget the users name but it begins with an "M". Sorry can't be of more help.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] LegolasTheElf:
That, too, was not a useful reply.

This is: The guides are done by MrVanx

Use search to find ANY of his posts. He has the link on his sig.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] MrSmith22:
That made me laugh for some strange reason. Anyway, here is something that may be helpful:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=295751
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] shogunmark:
another thread ruined.. another thread locked...
[Connected Car] m374llic4:
Hello all.

I was thinking of getting a 2015 Mustang here in the next few weeks, but I have been watching some stuff on the new Sync 3 system coming out that is capacitive touch and that the current MyFord Touch systems will not be able to upgrade. Has anyone had any experience with theses systems that can chime in and let me know if it may be worth waiting to get the Sync 3 system? I am generally big on keeping my OS's current and user friendly, while having the ability to modify them if possible, ( My phones have always been android ever since the G1, and I always root / add custom roms and the like). I am not sure what the Sync 3 runs on, but it looks like its capability are quite superior. Is it worth holding off though for whenever it comes out to buy the new car I have been wanting for several months?

Thanks!
[Galaxy S6 Accessories] cambunch:
I haven't seen mention of this, so I thought I would share. Verizon is selling a tempered glass screen protector for the S6 on their site. I'm not sure of the brand, but it claims to be only .2mm thick, possibly the thinnest I have seen. I have ordered one with my pre-order and can report when it arrives:

http://www.verizonwireless.com/accessories/tempered-glass-screen-protector-for-samsung-galaxy-s-6/
[Galaxy S6 Accessories] BlastTyrantKM:
$25?!?! Never buy accessories from your carrier. You pay triple, at least. I just got a heavy duty hybrid case w/ holster AND a tempered glass screen protector for less than $25 total
[Galaxy S6 Accessories] cambunch:
I didn't have to pay for it (corporate plan) so that wasn't a factor for me. :D

Not all glass screen protectors are created equal - the .2mm thickness would be worth the extra price for me if it is really that thin.
[Galaxy S6 Accessories] BlastTyrantKM:
I don't think you'd notice the thickness once it's on. I've got a .3 on my Note 3 and it's like it's not there. It's perfectly flush with the home button ... no accidental presses
[Galaxy S6 Accessories] il buono:
No need to pay that much for tempered glass. I've had tempered glass screen protectors below $10 that are just as durable and thin as the ones that cost more than $20

Sent from my iP6+
[Galaxy S6 Accessories] cambunch:
And I've had the opposite experience, and ones that are so thick its distracting. I'm not saying you can't get good quality ones for $10, I'm just saying that this one isn't that outrageous for what it is.
[Galaxy S6 Accessories] mocsab:
on the Note 4 and the S6, the screen curves - because of that - most glass screen protectors have a halo effect around the edge. Icarez released a .15 glass protector for the Note 4 and it was the only one I have seen (and I have looked at a bunch) that did not have a halo.

The reason? The thinness of the glass screen protector - the thinner it is, the easier it can adhere to the curve that slopes at the edges of the screen.

None of the glass screen protectors cover the entire screen -even the .15 thin one - but with a case on it, you can't really tell.

The .2 thin one from verizon may just be thin enough to avoid the dreaded halo effect. I havent seen any thin ones lke this for the S6 yet so I am going to try it. I do have the Icarez .15 on my note four and I LOVE IT!
[Galaxy S6 Accessories] BlastTyrantKM:
I have no halo effect on my Note 3's screen protector. I think it's an EZ Guard. This is 100% invisible
[Galaxy S6 Accessories] mocsab:
The POINT Here is that the Note 4 and the S6 are different from the NOTE 3 - that is why they get a halo effect when you use a typical glass screen protector. If you don't beleive me, go ahead and waste your money buying a one of the usual glass screen protector for your new S6 and see what happens -

I discovered on the NOTE 4 that a very thin glass screen protector (.15 thin) does not leave a halo effect - it stands to reason that if he S6 also has a curved screen - like the note 4 - then if you use a thin glass screen protector on it, it won;t have a halo effect either. I know for a fact that if you use a normal style glass screen protector, you are very likely almost guarenteed to have some halo effect. I am not sure if the .2 thin screen protector that Verizon is promoting is thin enough or not - but I am hoping it is. From my experience (and that of many others on XDA) is that most screen protectors of .3 thinness (most of the ones on he market that I have seen) is too thick and will cause that halo effect.

The curved screen on the NOte 4 and the S6 makes it very difficult for the typical glass screen protectors to adhere to the edges - so you get a sort of HALO effect all around the edges of the Glass Screen Protector. (By the way, I am not talking the really severe curved screen of he S6 Edge -I am talking abut the normal S6 - and the way the glass curves all the way around the phone on the edges.

When the glass screen protector is very THIN you are not as likely to get the HALO effect because the thin glass screen protector is more flexible and less rigid than the thicker screen protectors.
[Galaxy S6 Accessories] cambunch:
EZ-Guard's aren't tempered glass, they're PET.
[Galaxy S6 Accessories] BlastTyrantKM:
Then I was wrong, it's not EZ Guard. It's definitely tempered glass. I think EZ Guard is what I've got on my ZenWatch, now that I've thought about it some more
[Galaxy S6 Accessories] mocsab:
I bought the screen protector from Verizon - and it is a very good one - there is a very slight halo effect - very slight - but it is the smallest halo I have seen from any of the glass screen protectors for the S6 - my experience on the note 4 was that until you get down to something like .15 thin, you are likely to get a halo effect with any glass screen protector - at .15 the glass is thin enough to avoid that from happening - but I don't think there are any .15 thin screen protectors for the S6 - as such, I am happy with Verizon's (Icaraz) at .20. Very nice.