Help rooting new HTC One M8 - AT&T HTC One (M8)

Okay so I unlocked my bootloader using the toolkit but I dont want to flash a custom recovery, I like the stock one. Is there anyway I can root it using the stock recover?

Probably not since most Roms need a custom recovery..twrp/philz..
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But rooting u just use the toolkit.. I think you don't need to even go into recovery with the toolkit
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sameer1807 said:
Probably not since most Roms need a custom recovery..twrp/philz..
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But rooting u just use the toolkit.. I think you don't need to even go into recovery with the toolkit
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Does anyone know if one would still get OTA updates from AT&T if rooted and unlocked?

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Does anyone know if one would still get OTA updates from AT&T if rooted and unlocked?
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Yes if you are on the stock rom with no deleted or modified system apps, however the update will most likely break root and could result in the inability to root in the future. Usually within days of an update, someone mods the new update and posts it in the dev forum for those who are unable to update, at least that was my experience on the S3.

How to unlcok the HTC One (M8) bootloader with official HTC Dev tool
Hope to be helpfull:
http://hobbyforum.ro/topic/3956-how-to-unlcok-the-htc-one-m8-bootloader-with-official-htc-dev-tool/?p=41286

CavyS said:
Okay so I unlocked my bootloader using the toolkit but I dont want to flash a custom recovery, I like the stock one. Is there anyway I can root it using the stock recover?
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yes, just boot into twrp, don't flash it.
fastboot boot twrp.img
you can flash supersu and never touch stock recovery

This is your second thread of the same question....I wrote a reply here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52170012#post52170012
This will get you what you need. One thread is usually good enough

Thanks everyone for the replies. I was somehow able to just push SuperSu onto my phone, no need go into fastboot or anything. After I unlocked the bootloader I restarted my phone and just clicked on Perm Root, it did its thing, I restarted one more time and boom SuperSu was there and root was verified with root checker.

TheEmpyre said:
This is your second thread of the same question....I wrote a reply here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52170012#post52170012
This will get you what you need. One thread is usually good enough
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Yeah sorry about that, I noticed that this thread was in General and than there was another thread for Help and Troublshooting. Not knowing which one to put it under I put it in both. Lol

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Root + locked bootloader = ???

I've got a DNA that I just bought today from someone. Its rooted already with a locked bootloader (that was once unlocked). It has custom recovery installed. Any rom I try to install won't boot and I have to boot into recovery and restore it. It has a functional rom on it now, but the wifi on whatever particular rom it is won't work. I'm not sure what firmware it is its UKB 1.3.0 and PRI version 2.44_002. Not sure if any of that is pertinent information, but I'm just looking to get on a Sense 5 rom with functional wifi. Or at least stock as a whole. It IS trying to accept an OTA update at the moment as well, but I deferred it until the 7th. Thanks for any help anyone can lend.
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I've got a DNA that I just bought today from someone. Its rooted already with a locked bootloader (that was once unlocked). It has custom recovery installed. Any rom I try to install won't boot and I have to boot into recovery and restore it. It has a functional rom on it now, but the wifi on whatever particular rom it is won't work. I'm not sure what firmware it is its UKB 1.3.0 and PRI version 2.44_002. Not sure if any of that is pertinent information, but I'm just looking to get on a Sense 5 rom with functional wifi. Or at least stock as a whole. It IS trying to accept an OTA update at the moment as well, but I deferred it until the 7th. Thanks for any help anyone can lend.
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Ask the dude to email the unlock key so you can unlock it and have fun.
Or just go to htcdev and go through the unlock process.
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Bigandrewgold said:
Or just go to htcdev and go through the unlock process.
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Doesn't he need the unlock key that is emailed? Last I did this was Nov so I'm a little foggy on the steps.
I thought HTC and Verizon are responsible for the bootloader getting locked again
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wrichards2009 said:
I thought HTC and Verizon are responsible for the bootloader getting locked again
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Since it was unlocked before it has supercid, which means you can just go through the htcdev process again.
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orangechoochoo said:
Doesn't he need the unlock key that is emailed? Last I did this was Nov so I'm a little foggy on the steps.
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No, he can just get another one.
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It doesn't matter who caused it, the bottom line is that if youve never unlocked and are running 2.04 then the unlock exploit won't work.
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Bigandrewgold said:
Since it was unlocked before it has supercid, which means you can just go through the htcdev process again.
No, he can just get another one.
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Cool, so he will be a happy camper once he goes through the process.
Hey guys, I went through the process and it says error code 160: MID not allowed. What does this mean?
wrichards2009 said:
Hey guys, I went through the process and it says error code 160: MID not allowed. What does this mean?
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When you did it, did you choose other device instead of DNA? You need to use the other devices option.
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I did do other devices cause there was no option for a DNA
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Hey guys, I went through the process and it says error code 160: MID not allowed. What does this mean?
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What's your cid?
fastboot oem readcid
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[Q] Software Update 1.27.531.8 w/ Unlocked Bootloader

Is there anyway for me to install the update with an unlocked bootloader? If not is there a way I can flash it?
PostaHTC said:
Is there anyway for me to install the update with an unlocked bootloader? If not is there a way I can flash it?
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I'm not really sure but seems there is no way unless if it's the original bootloader, plus this update is only for the mic so it won't fix back and home button. For me it's worthless.
hey guys i tried flashing the ota update via team win recovery and now im stuck at "Running bug_fix1 tool". its been at this for nearly 20 min idk what to do
Same here, it appears as if the update is intended to be used by the stock recovery only.
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We need to find the stock recovery and see if that helps.
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jose44g said:
Same here, it appears as if the update is intended to be used by the stock recovery only.
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We need to find the stock recovery and see if that helps.
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how did you back out of the process? im afraid of bricking my phone is i do anything
You should of made a backup, all I did was a hard reset,hold down power button. It should restart.
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jose44g said:
You should of made a backup, all I did was a hard reset,hold down power button. It should restart.
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thanks man that about did it!
Can one of you please upload the update.zip somewhere so I can download it and take a look through it? Thanks
Flashed stock recovery with Fastboot and the updated went through successfully. Stock Recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2158151
Does anyone know where to a flashable zip of the stock recovery?
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jose44g said:
Flashed stock recovery with Fastboot and the updated went through successfully. Stock Recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2158151
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Is that compatible with the T-Mobile One? Because it's the recovery for the international version, correct?
why not just flash the 4.2 update and get all the fixes
can some post a nandroid of this in twrp, without anything deleted. just rooted,
before root would be better,
skinsfanbdh said:
why not just flash the 4.2 update and get all the fixes
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Do you have a link for this?

[Q] Please someone help me root my HTC One X+

I have managed to unlock my phone, but I cannot root it! I simply want to flash a ROM from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1987885
Please help me. I have rooted an HTC Vivid once before, but my knowledge on rooting is very small.
There is no need to root just to flash a custom rom, just unlock bootloader, flash a custom recovery and flash the rom. The custom rom will come with root access enabled.
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1. A good way to go about rooting your phone would be to have a look around the forum, and see if any help topics have been posted. Even the most cursory look will likely get you what you seem to be looking for.
2. If you have done the above, then do tell us what you have tried, where you got to, and what error'ed out. That would help people help you.
A wrong way to go about this business would be to post a new topic in the help subforum, asking someone to help you root, without having done any of the above.
surfatwork said:
1. A good way to go about rooting your phone would be to have a look around the forum, and see if any help topics have been posted. Even the most cursory look will likely get you what you seem to be looking for.
2. If you have done the above, then do tell us what you have tried, where you got to, and what error'ed out. That would help people help you.
A wrong way to go about this business would be to post a new topic in the help subforum, asking someone to help you root, without having done any of the above.
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Sorry about that. I attempted to flash several ROMs and managed to somehow delete my os. I was able to restore my phone with a RUU after 12 hours of trying to bring it back lol. My phone is currently relocked. I would love to put a ROM with sense 5 on my phone, but I am worried about bricking my phone again. I tried to find threads to help me, but I for some reason was unable to find a thread that actually explained how to root, and put a custom ROM on the HTC One X+. If someone could explain step-by-step how to approach this I would very much appreciate the help.
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AndroHero said:
There is no need to root just to flash a custom rom, just unlock bootloader, flash a custom recovery and flash the rom. The custom rom will come with root access enabled.
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So after I've unlocked my phone where would I go to flash the custom recovery, and flash the ROM?
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broncosfan007 said:
So after I've unlocked my phone where would I go to flash the custom recovery, and flash the ROM?
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Download and copy across a Sense 5 ROM - I use Insertcoin and its great
Just use Hasoon's toolkit to unlock your phone and flash TWRP. your old unlock.bin should work
reboot into recovery, wipe (dont format your storage), and flash the ROM
flash the boot image
Done
surfatwork said:
Download and copy across a Sense 5 ROM - I use Insertcoin and its great
Just use Hasoon's toolkit to unlock your phone and flash TWRP. your old unlock.bin should work
reboot into recovery, wipe (dont format your storage), and flash the ROM
flash the boot image
Done
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I've been doing some reading, and I think I'm an idiot lol. I heard there isn't a sense 5 ROM for AT&T non-international yet (though I could be wrong), and I'm pretty sure that's what my phone is.
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broncosfan007 said:
So after I've unlocked my phone where would I go to flash the custom recovery, and flash the ROM?
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Download whatever recovery .img you wan't, and the custom rom.
Copy the custom rom to your internal storage.
Then just boot into fastboot and use the command "fastboot flash recovery xxxx.img" reboot into recovery and flash rom.
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broncosfan007 said:
I've been doing some reading, and I think I'm an idiot lol. I heard there isn't a sense 5 ROM for AT&T non-international yet (though I could be wrong), and I'm pretty sure that's what my phone is.
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Your right. There are no sense 5 roms yet for the AT&T/Telus version of the HOX+
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AndroHero said:
Download whatever recovery .img you wan't, and the custom rom.
Copy the custom rom to your internal storage.
Then just boot into fastboot and use the command "fastboot flash recovery xxxx.img" reboot into recovery and flash rom.
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Your right. There are no sense 5 roms yet for the AT&T/Telus version of the HOX+
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Yeah.... Not going to lie that sucks.... Lol I really wanted the sense 5... Oh well.
Thank you for your help!
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Yeah.... Not going to lie that sucks.... Lol I really wanted the sense 5... Oh well.
Thank you for your help!
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I went back to sense 4+ because i didn't like sense 5
I didn't like the fact that whenever i let someone use my phone. The first thing there greeted with when the turn it on, is my whole personal life .... aka Blinkfeed lol
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AndroHero said:
I went back to sense 4+ because i didn't like sense 5
I didn't like the fact that whenever i let someone use my phone. The first thing there greeted with when the turn it on, is my whole personal life .... aka Blinkfeed lol
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Haha you're lucky that you have the option. Idk I just get tired of the same thing after a while lol. I like change haha.
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[Q] Re-Locking DNA for Warranty/Sale

OK, some background and disclaimers.
I searched as best as I could and read the FAQ and couldn't find anything that would help me--the relocker thread from 26 Nov 2012 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2017525) looked useful but too dated. So no flames please!
I bought this phone off a Verizon store manager in early June, who didn't mention that he had rooted it (or failed to return it to bone stock via re-locking it). Recently, it's been losing bluetooth connection to my car, losing the SIM Card connection, and failing to accept the OTA update (which is a daily, obnoxious occurrence). I checked with a VZW employee today and my phone is still under warranty, so I plan to send it in for replacement due to the former two problems.
Problem 1: Transferring a phone between accounts voids the warranty. Solved, as I won't say anything, and am mysteriously still under warranty.
Problem 2: Unlocking/rooting a phone voids the warranty. However, if I can manage to re-lock the phone, then all should be good.
I'm obviously a casual user and have zero idea how to re-lock the phone or even check if it's still rooted. Yes, I am a newbie.
What should I do?
Whenever I try to run the OTA, I am booted into ClockworkMod Recovery v6.0.3.1.
Other relevant stuff:
Android 4.1.1
Software: 2.06.605.1 710RD
Please let me know what else you need to know.
Thank you!
There is a guide in development
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There is a guide in development
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Would you mind linking? I looked into development and all I found was an "S-Off" thread for returning to stock and the first one I already linked.
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There is a guide in development
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The s-off guide will do what you need for you. Just ignore the part about going back s-off if you are just trying relock
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What does your bootloader say?
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Phaded said:
The s-off guide will do what you need for you. Just ignore the part about going back s-off if you are just trying relock
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What does your bootloader say?
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Ok. I'm doing my best to do it on my own without asking dumb questions, but the post I found (yours, actually-- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2293919) says it's for Facepalm/JTAG/RevOne/Moonshine, which I assume are OSes. But my understanding isn't that my phone is flashed or rooted, just that it's unlocked and I have to get rid of the bootloader, which is the Clockwork Recovery mod.
I just tried this http://www.androidcentral.com/is-my-phone-rooted with ConnectBot and don't appear to be rooted.
All those names are s-off methods...
Just use my lock zip, ruu = profit
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All those names are s-off methods...
Just use my lock zip, ruu = profit
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Thanks for your help. I had some trouble--mostly because I assume you wrote the guide for an average developer who already has all the SDK stuff installed on his computer, and I didn't. But I figured it out. Much appreciated!

Rooting m8

Need some help. I unlocked the boot loader just fine but can't seem to root my Att HTC m8. I need a step by step to make sure I do this right. And files. Can someone help
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51393984
Check out post 32. I'm assuming you already flashed the zip in the international thread for root?
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tidal25w said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51393984
Check out post 32. I'm assuming you already flashed the zip in the international thread for root?
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no I am not sure what to flash. I jus went to the international thread and am lost. This is my first HTC root job. I guess I just need a step by step some where
You need to first get TWRP and fastboot flash recovery xXxX. Img. Look at the first page of that post though. I think it's pretty much a rough step by step. You need to get fastboot and adb installed on your computer first if u haven't done that already. Can't remember if they mentioned that
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The file you need to flash for root is there but that original link was for if the root does not take. But you may want to install a root checker to confirm root.
after you flash recovery,i used the chairfire root zip instead of the one in the intl root thread, as that didn't work for me.
so flash recovery
flash chainfire's root
presto!
Thanks guys.. gonna try again tonight. I'll let you know .
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