Device stuck on "Sony" screen FIX - Xperia Z3 Compact General

There has been a lot of cases of this happening lately, so to save time here is the answer
So...
You have successfully soft-bricked your phone, and now are worried / wondering how to get out?
Easy
You will need a functioning computer with ADB drivers installed (flashtool has a driver installer you can use), and an internet connection
~~On Computer~~
First things first, you will need to Download FLASHTOOL - and you will also need to download the FIRMWARE for your phone (they are all the same - D5833/D5803)
Now upon opening flashtool it will say you need to move files from *flashtool/folder* to *.flashtool/folder* -- move the files and also move the .ftf (firmware file) to this new folder
Once completed that click the lightning bolt in flashtool and click the firmware you downloaded and click flash
~~On Device~~
Hold POWER + VOLUME buttons down until the device vibrates 3 times (It is now turned off)
While turned off hold the VOLUME DOWN button while plugging phone into the computer (should see the LED turn red - green/blue then off)
Flashtool will now say device is connected in flashmode and will flash the firmware
DONE
note for windows 8 + users
adb drivers do not always work with win8 and above, please follow these steps to get adb to work
arsradu said:
Or, you can do this:
run cmd.exe as Administrator (right click -> Run as administrator)
type this command:
Code:
bcdedit /set testsigning on
reboot
install drivers. Agree to installing unsigned drivers when you see the pop-up. Drivers should be correctly installed now.
run cmd.exe as Administrator (right click -> Run as administrator)
type this command:
Code:
bcdedit /set testsigning off
reboot
That's all.
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I learnt pretty early to have a backup file, saved in multiple locations with all the tools needed to recover from the soft brick. Shat myself first time it happened, phone was only a few weeks old.

mrrflagg said:
I learnt pretty early to have a backup file, saved in multiple locations with all the tools needed to recover from the soft brick. Shat myself first time it happened, phone was only a few weeks old.
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haha same
Only put this tutorial up because some people might not have flashtool / know how to use it
or do not know how to get the firmware files

nzzane said:
haha same
Only put this tutorial up because some people might not have flashtool / know how to use it
or do not know how to get the firmware files
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Thank you!
For Windows, maybe it would be nice to mention that it's not gonna work (by default) in Windows 8, 8.1 and 10, so Windows 7 is recommended for this.
There is, however, a way (actually, there are 2, but I found one of them to be easier than the other) to get those drivers installed on Windows 8 and above.
You can find it here.

nzzane said:
There has been a lot of cases of this happening lately, so to save time here is the answer
So...
You have successfully soft-bricked your phone, and now are worried / wondering how to get out?
Easy
You will need a function computer with ADB drivers installed (flashtool has a driver installer you can use) and an internet connection
~~On Computer~~
First things first, you will need to Download FLASHTOOL - and you will also need to download the FIRMWARE for your phone (they are all the same - D5833/D5803)
Now upon opening flashtool it will say you need to move files from *flashtool/folder* to *.flashtool/folder* -- move the files and also move the .ftf (firmware file) to this new folder
Once completed that click the lightning bolt in flashtool and click the firmware you downloaded and click flash
~~On Device~~
Hold POWER + VOLUME buttons down until the device vibrates 3 times (It is now turned off)
While turned off hold the VOLUME DOWN button while plugging phone into the computer (should see the LED turn red - green/blue then off)
Flashtool will now say device is connected in flashmode and will flash the firmware
DONE
note for windows 8 + users
adb drivers do not always work with win8 and above, please follow these steps to get adb to work
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Thank you thank you thank you!!! I almost cried
Stupid me... After installing locked dual recorver, i wiped the system and switched the phone off... It game me a warning sign saying there was no OS, and I said yup, no worries (thought it was like PCs where boot OS has nothing to do with Android).
Phone got stuck on the Sony logo and the only way to do anything was to use the hard reset button!! YOU SAVED ME!

Bump
Many people still get themselves stuck in this issue :3

yep stuck on Sony screen
here what flash tool says;
12/048/2017 21:48:23 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia Z3 Compact(D5803). FW release : 23.0.A.2.93. Customization : Customized CE1
12/048/2017 21:48:23 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
12/048/2017 21:48:24 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
12/048/2017 21:48:32 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
12/048/2017 21:48:32 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
12/048/2017 21:48:32 - INFO - Reading device information
12/048/2017 21:48:32 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
12/048/2017 21:48:32 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
12/048/2017 21:48:32 - INFO - Current device : D5803 - YT9115XKA6 - 1288-7915_R2D - 1285-6521_23.5.A.1.291 - GLOBAL-LTE_23.5.A.1.291
12/048/2017 21:48:32 - INFO - Closing TA partition
12/048/2017 21:48:32 - INFO - Start Flashing
12/048/2017 21:48:32 - INFO - Ending flash session
12/048/2017 21:48:32 - ERROR - Can't read a byte value
12/048/2017 21:48:32 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted

I was able to successfully apply erased firmware by following your instructions.....Thanks a ton

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[Q] Update questions (2.1) (2.2)

Hi forum - I updated my GT540Go to 2.1-update 1. V20a a few months ago using the kdz method and i think i rooted it, I have the superuser icon but some apps say i still need root access??? and would like to go to 2.2 openswift (newest version with most bugs fixed) with recovery and overclock.
Now when i connect to PC Suite IV it says i have an update available so my first question is what will it update my phone to if i do it?
I have now read/watched everything i can find about flashing to 2.2 but it all still looks too complicated, Is there a proper step by step guide anywhere that i can use with some confidence?
Please help me and others like me who are confused how to use ADB and SDK
Thanks.
Best to wait until OpenSwift is out of beta and is nearly complete then install. Really no point in upgrading now if you don't know how to do it.
I am a newb and managed to flash to 2.2 with a guide I found at the android forums. Would be happy to post it here if it might help.
Love the new rom its faster and aside from camera not saving pics and no screen calibrator it is fine.
Dave
Sent from my GT540 using xda app.
I would also be interested in a step by step guide as I have a z4 rooted phone using the Baltic 2.1 V20d kdz.
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cheryanne said:
I would also be interested in a step by step guide as I have a z4 rooted phone using the Balkan 2.1 V20d kdz.
Sent from my GT540 using XDA App
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This is a guide I followed from another forum, and posted elsewhere with some minor additions in case anyone had problems.
The guide is from a forum post at the android forums,it is NOT my work, the added bits are mostly what I have found from browsing here and from asking questions. While I can't be held liable if you mess your phone up having done so myself I thought this could helpa few people and save them searching various threads for answers so hope it helps
The guide
To install this ROM you need to have fastboot enabled on your phone. If you have Android 1.6/2.1 installed from LG, then fastboot is not enabled. I will explain how to enable fastboot on your phone (this involves re-flashing/replacing your currently installed firmware):
I am unable to post links yet so you will have to copy and paste the appropriate link into your browser replacing the ** with tt
KDZ Updater Carphone Warehouse Unlocked.zip can be downloaded at h**p://goo.gl/7aRTc - A link to a zip archive with all the files needed to flash to Android version 2.1 with fastboot (Carphone Warehouse Unlocked)
KDZ Updater Europe Open.zip can be downloaded at h**p://goo.gl/BOcYT - A link to a zip archive with all the files needed to flash toAndroid version 2.1 with fastboot (Europe Open)
Download the version that best applies to you, if you live in the UK, I'd recommend you download the Carphone Warehouse Unlocked version, whereas if you live in Europe, I'd recommend the Europe Open version (simple right? )
I live in the UK and used the open rom from Europe as the Carphone Warehouse rom would not install
Now, how to flash these versions; I'll explain in detail how to flash the ROM's from starting with backing up.
Instructions to install ROM with Fastboot:
1. Before you start, make sure you backup all your data by installing the z4root.1.3.0.apk file onto your phone, then open it and choose 'Permanent Root'. Your phone will root and reboot. Then go to the Market and install 'MyBackup Root', open it and do a backup of your apps and personal data (contacts, sms, call log etc.) Once this is done, go to Settings>SD Card and Phone Storage>Unmount SD Card, a notification in the notification bar should appear saying 'SD Card safe to remove'. Remove the battery cover and remove the SD card and store it in a safe place. Then continue to step 2.
2. Extract the .zip file you downloaded to your computer (e.g. your desktop). Open the folder and install MSXML 4.0 SP3 Parser (msxml.msi).
3. Once that has finished, install LGAndroidDriver_WHQL_ML_Ver1.0_All_Win7.exe which are the drivers so your computer will recognize your phone.
4. Next, open KDZ_FW_UPD.exe
(i) Change 'Type' to '3GQCT' *THIS IS A MUST, THE UPDATE WILL NOT WORK OTHERWISE AND YOU MAY BRICK YOUR PHONE*
(ii) Make sure 'PhoneMode' is set to 'DIAG'
(iii) Browse for the 'V20B_00+Fastboot.kdz' file.
5. Prepare the phone by enabling USB Debugging by going to Settings>Applications>Development>Enable USB Debugging and connect the phone to the computer via USB cable and wait for the drivers to install for the phone.
6. Click 'Launch software update' and do not use your computer until the update is complete. The update will take roughly 10-20 mins to complete.
If you have a problem with this try a different rom, this guide offers two to choose from.
Instructions to install CyanogenMod:
Once the update is complete, your phone will reboot, what you need to do is power off the phone and whilst the phone is off, press and hold the 'Camera' button all the way ANDpower on the phone, make sure you hold the 'Camera' button. The phone will display the LG logo and disappear, then display a blank screen. The phone is now in fastboot mode!
Now you want to download this file: Flashing CyanogenMod.zip and extract it to a folder called 'Android' (without the quotes '') on the C: drive (you'll probably need to make this folder yourself.
1. Now open CMD with administrator privileges (Search for CMD in the start menu and right click on 'cmd' and click 'Run as Administrator' )
2. Connect the phone to your computer via USB cable and wait for the necessary drivers to install.
If when connected with a usb cable the computer says "waiting for device" and nothing else happens try installing the fastboot drivers. You can do this by going to the control panel of your pc, from the Windows start menu, opening the list of devices and where you see the one representing your phone (likely, as was the case with me, it will say android and have a yellow exclamation mark over it). Different versions of Windows do things slightly different but what you need to do is simply update the driver by choosing the icons properties box choosing UPDATE or INSTALL DRIVER and when asked pointing it to the folder where you unzipped the drivers.
3. Then go back to the cmd window and type:
Code:
cd C:\Android
(i) Then type:
Code:
fastboot.exe -w
(ii) Once that's completed, type:
Code:
fastboot.exe erase system
(iii) Once that's completed, type:
Code:
fastboot.exe flash system system.img
(iv) Once that's completed, type:
Code:
fastboot.exe flash boot boot.img
(v) Once that's completed, type:
Code:
fastboot.exe reboot
4. Your phone will now reboot with CyanogenMod 6.1.1 (Android 2.2.1). The first boot might take longer than a normal boot.
If your phone stays at a blank screen you simply forgot to do one of the above steps, in which case simply repeat them. It is likely if that happens that you simply forgot the flash boot image instruction.
5. You can now re-insert your SD card and go to Settings>SD Card and Phone Storage>Mount SD Card
Enjoy!
The instructions for flashing both the firmware with fastboot and flashing CyanogenMod are included in the zip archives called 'Readme'. I'll update the links so that you'll always have the most up to date version of CyanogenMod available for download, note that if you choose to update your phone you will loose all your data including apps etc. so backup before you update
And that, with a few comments added by myself, is the guide.
Once you have set your phone up the way you want power off your phone. Hold the HOME and POWER buttons down while the LG logo appears and you will see a menu appear on screen.
Using the volume down key to navigate the different menu choices, and the camera button to select an option choose the BACKUP OR RESTORE option and from the sub menu that it will give you choose BACKUP.
This will make a backup of your phone AND all your data, if you ever mess up an update or think you have damaged your phone in the future simply holdthe POWER and HOME buttons down and when the menu appears choose the RESTORE option
Perfect.
Sent from my GT540 using Tapatalk
Thank you MisterMentallity
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Fastboot is not detecting my device on windows 7
hi ,
i have try to update my device LG GT540 to 2.2 Android OS using fastboot.exe , but its not finding my device . it saying "wating for device " can you please anyone help me
i am using windows 7 64bit.
Thanks
Jega
jega_ms said:
hi ,
i have try to update my device LG GT540 to 2.2 Android OS using fastboot.exe , but its not finding my device . it saying "wating for device " can you please anyone help me
i am using windows 7 64bit.
Thanks
Jega
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Have u installed the drivers properly?
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[Q] Need Help!!! Installing 2.2

Hello,
I want to install the 2.2 rom, but I dont know how, I've searched here, but I couldnt understand much, the link I've tried are dead or in russian (which confuses me a lot).
So I'd really love if someone could make a step by step tutorial to help me out.
Please, include links.
Thanks
And please, if you can, plz help me understand what is the recovery mode, and how to do so...
Thank again
Follow this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857213
If you can't understand...I'll post another guide.
This is a guide I followed from another forum, and posted elsewhere with some minor additions in case anyone had problems.
The guide is from a forum post at the android forums,it is NOT my work, the added bits are mostly what I have found from browsing here and from asking questions. While I can't be held liable if you mess your phone up having done so myself I thought this could helpa few people and save them searching various threads for answers so hope it helps
The guide
To install this ROM you need to have fastboot enabled on your phone. If you have Android 1.6/2.1 installed from LG, then fastboot is not enabled. I will explain how to enable fastboot on your phone (this involves re-flashing/replacing your currently installed firmware):
I am unable to post links yet so you will have to copy and paste the appropriate link into your browser replacing the ** with tt
KDZ Updater Carphone Warehouse Unlocked.zip can be downloaded at h**p://goo.gl/7aRTc - A link to a zip archive with all the files needed to flash to Android version 2.1 with fastboot (Carphone Warehouse Unlocked)
KDZ Updater Europe Open.zip can be downloaded at h**p://goo.gl/BOcYT - A link to a zip archive with all the files needed to flash toAndroid version 2.1 with fastboot (Europe Open)
Download the version that best applies to you, if you live in the UK, I'd recommend you download the Carphone Warehouse Unlocked version, whereas if you live in Europe, I'd recommend the Europe Open version (simple right? )
I live in the UK and used the open rom from Europe as the Carphone Warehouse rom would not install
Now, how to flash these versions; I'll explain in detail how to flash the ROM's from starting with backing up.
Instructions to install ROM with Fastboot:
1. Before you start, make sure you backup all your data by installing the z4root.1.3.0.apk file onto your phone, then open it and choose 'Permanent Root'. Your phone will root and reboot. Then go to the Market and install 'MyBackup Root', open it and do a backup of your apps and personal data (contacts, sms, call log etc.) Once this is done, go to Settings>SD Card and Phone Storage>Unmount SD Card, a notification in the notification bar should appear saying 'SD Card safe to remove'. Remove the battery cover and remove the SD card and store it in a safe place. Then continue to step 2.
2. Extract the .zip file you downloaded to your computer (e.g. your desktop). Open the folder and install MSXML 4.0 SP3 Parser (msxml.msi).
3. Once that has finished, install LGAndroidDriver_WHQL_ML_Ver1.0_All_Win7.exe which are the drivers so your computer will recognize your phone.
4. Next, open KDZ_FW_UPD.exe
(i) Change 'Type' to '3GQCT' *THIS IS A MUST, THE UPDATE WILL NOT WORK OTHERWISE AND YOU MAY BRICK YOUR PHONE*
(ii) Make sure 'PhoneMode' is set to 'DIAG'
(iii) Browse for the 'V20B_00+Fastboot.kdz' file.
5. Prepare the phone by enabling USB Debugging by going to Settings>Applications>Development>Enable USB Debugging and connect the phone to the computer via USB cable and wait for the drivers to install for the phone.
6. Click 'Launch software update' and do not use your computer until the update is complete. The update will take roughly 10-20 mins to complete.
If you have a problem with this try a different rom, this guide offers two to choose from.
Instructions to install CyanogenMod:
Once the update is complete, your phone will reboot, what you need to do is power off the phone and whilst the phone is off, press and hold the 'Camera' button all the way ANDpower on the phone, make sure you hold the 'Camera' button. The phone will display the LG logo and disappear, then display a blank screen. The phone is now in fastboot mode!
Now you want to download this file: Flashing CyanogenMod.zip and extract it to a folder called 'Android' (without the quotes '') on the C: drive (you'll probably need to make this folder yourself.
1. Now open CMD with administrator privileges (Search for CMD in the start menu and right click on 'cmd' and click 'Run as Administrator' )
2. Connect the phone to your computer via USB cable and wait for the necessary drivers to install.
If when connected with a usb cable the computer says "waiting for device" and nothing else happens try installing the fastboot drivers. You can do this by going to the control panel of your pc, from the Windows start menu, opening the list of devices and where you see the one representing your phone (likely, as was the case with me, it will say android and have a yellow exclamation mark over it). Different versions of Windows do things slightly different but what you need to do is simply update the driver by choosing the icons properties box choosing UPDATE or INSTALL DRIVER and when asked pointing it to the folder where you unzipped the drivers.
3. Then go back to the cmd window and type:
Code:
cd C:\Android
(i) Then type:
Code:
fastboot.exe -w
(ii) Once that's completed, type:
Code:
fastboot.exe erase system
(iii) Once that's completed, type:
Code:
fastboot.exe flash system system.img
(iv) Once that's completed, type:
Code:
fastboot.exe flash boot boot.img
(v) Once that's completed, type:
Code:
fastboot.exe reboot
4. Your phone will now reboot with CyanogenMod 6.1.1 (Android 2.2.1). The first boot might take longer than a normal boot.
If your phone stays at a blank screen you simply forgot to do one of the above steps, in which case simply repeat them. It is likely if that happens that you simply forgot the flash boot image instruction.
5. You can now re-insert your SD card and go to Settings>SD Card and Phone Storage>Mount SD Card
Enjoy!
The instructions for flashing both the firmware with fastboot and flashing CyanogenMod are included in the zip archives called 'Readme'. I'll update the links so that you'll always have the most up to date version of CyanogenMod available for download, note that if you choose to update your phone you will loose all your data including apps etc. so backup before you update
And that, with a few comments added by myself, is the guide.
Once you have set your phone up the way you want power off your phone. Hold the HOME and POWER buttons down while the LG logo appears and you will see a menu appear on screen.
Using the volume down key to navigate the different menu choices, and the camera button to select an option choose the BACKUP OR RESTORE option and from the sub menu that it will give you choose BACKUP.
This will make a backup of your phone AND all your data, if you ever mess up an update or think you have damaged your phone in the future simply holdthe POWER and HOME buttons down and when the menu appears choose the RESTORE option
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You also need fastboot drivers.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=495093&d=1295551234
guide to install openswift
please, anybody who has rights to edit first post of openswift thread,
add this link, is very good guide
http://android.modaco.com/content/lg-gt540-optimus-gt540-modaco-com/329916/a-full-guide-to-getting-android-2-2-on-your-phone-for-total-newbs-like-me/
somoant said:
please, anybody who has rights to edit first post of openswift thread,
add this link, is very good guide
http://android.modaco.com/content/lg-gt540-optimus-gt540-modaco-com/329916/a-full-guide-to-getting-android-2-2-on-your-phone-for-total-newbs-like-me/
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Oh...there's the link. Been trying to find it! Thx =)
MegaBubbletea said:
Oh...there's the link. Been trying to find it! Thx =)
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you're welcome
Another question, which one should I donwload?
KDZ Updater Carphone Warehouse Unlocked.zip
KDZ Updater Europe Open.zip
My phone is from US, so both would work?
brunouvn said:
Another question, which one should I donwload?
KDZ Updater Carphone Warehouse Unlocked.zip
KDZ Updater Europe Open.zip
My phone is from US, so both would work?
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Either one will be fine. Those are just for temporary Rom because they have fastboot. You wont be keeping them.
Sent from my GT540 by MBt
little question... how long does it takes to complete the process? my phone is on download mode for like 30 minutes.. kinda nervous here, its stuck at:
3GQCT : wParam = 205, IParam = 0
btw, internet should be on?
What!? You sure u followed the instructions very carefully? Using the KDZ updater tool and correct settings?
yes, followed step by step
What happens if I cancel the process?
Well...which step are you on at the moment?
Step Complete : C Drive Erase
Wo wo wo...so it's done? Finish flashing v2.1 on ur android with fastboot?
dont understand, its done?
Well...what's happening on screen in the updater? Does your phone reboot now? No more safe mode?
If it is rebooting then it's done. Now all you have to do is get into fastboot mode which means holding CAMERA + POWER when turning on your phone.
on the phone is still download mode and the last line on the updater is:
3GQCT : wParam = 205, IParam = 0
Did you uncheck "Mass Storage Only" in the phone before you flashed? That may be ur problem....or try unmounting the SD.
yea, I think mass storage only was off, and sd card isnt in
What about USB debugging mode? That needs to be checked.

[FIX][LUMIA]Dead Phone,Bricked bootloader,infinite boot loop,Boot Failed etc.

Hello all lumia owners ,with the release of windows phone internals there is a great rush to unlock bootloader and install custom rim.
In previous post I have posted about unlocking bootloader and enabling root access but what if you have bricked your lumia?
In That case Please read this thread and fix your lumia.
Lumia can be bricked by bad updating phone or disconnection in update or something else it might also be bricked by flashing custom Rom.
REQUIREMENTS
1.Windows Device Recovery Tool (WDRT)- Get it here
2.FFU image for your phone.(Larger than 1gb)(If you have custom rom then skip ffu image and jump to method 2) - check here
3.Drivers (Installed with WDRT)
Instruction
Method 1
1.Install WDRT and run it.
2.Dont Connect your phone, just click on I can''t find my device button.
3.Let it to Search for a Device.
4.Connect your device via USB cable.
4.Start Up your lumia by pressing power button.
5.If it is not starting,Struck on logo,or just a boot loop it can be read by WDRT.
6.WDRT will show device with unknown manufacturer, o's version etc.
7.Dont Flash software with it Just close it.
8.Go to http://www.lumiafirmware.com/info and read all instruction and follow it to manual flash flu file.
9.Wait Until all is done and reply if this fixed your lumia.
Method 2 (Easy)
If you didn bricked your device in flashing or unlocking bootloader then Its better to jump out method 1 as it is more easy for you.
Or if you have custom rom for your phone and not want to download full original ffu then stay here.
1. Install Windows device recovery tool.
2. Go to :
For 32bit window.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Care Suite\Windows Device Recovery Tool
For 64bit window.
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Care Suite\Windows Device Recovery Tool
Or whatever install folder you selected.
3. Hold shift and right click on your mouse and click open command windows here.
4. Paste thor2 -mode uefiflash -ffufile " " in cmd and click enter.(This will start searching your phone)
4. Press And Hold Poweroff + Lower Volume Button (Dont release it if your phone turn on automatically)(Especially in Bootloop).
5. Connect your phone to PC ( of course using USB cable).
6. if it detect Your device it will take you to Flash Screen (Ignore errors as it appear becuase in ffu location we take " " and its completely normal.)
7. Run Windowsphone internals and now it will detect your phone in flash mode.
8. Now you can Flash Custom rom (if bootloader unlocked) or just flash stock ffu image (dont need unlocked bootloader.)
Done
I will try to find more and more method to fix brick lumia until then this method is best or just send device to service center if this didn't fixed.
Greetings;
the *.ffu file won't be found at: http://www.lumiafirmware.com/info (for most devices).
That's some misleading website info; copied to several tutorials.
Reference: "Tutorial: Unbrick Lumia Devices"
Considering your System drive is " C: "
Open: C:\Program Data\Microsoft\Packages\Products\RM-<Number>
* Where <Number> will be your device release model number.
Note: You can check Code & Release Model Number on the back of your phone by removing your battery.
Inside that folder you can see that you have some required files to recover your device from Bricked states.
i.e: the *.ffu file.
Hi,
My phone crashed during the bootloader unlock process. I think My hex codes were not in sync with the ffu.
Now my PC does not detect the phone enither does it vibrates or shows any activity on the screen.
When I tried the above methods, I get the following error message.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Care Suite\Windows Device Recovery Tool>thor2 -mode uefiflash -ffufile " "
THOR2 1.8.2.18
Built for Windows @ 13:36:46 Jun 16 2015
Thor2 is running on Windows of version 6.2
thor2 -mode uefiflash -ffufile
Process started Sat Jun 17 05:30:45 2017
Logging to file C:\Users\siddh\AppData\Local\Temp\thor2_win_20170617053045_ThreadId-10580.log
Debugging enabled for uefiflash
Initiating FFU flash operation
WinUSB in use.
Operation took about 1 minute, 0 seconds.
THOR2_ERROR_NO_DEVICE_WITHIN_TIMEOUT
THOR2 1.8.2.18 exited with error code 84003 (0x14823)
Is there any way I can create a temporary bus between the phone and that thor utility to send a bootloader handshake?
Hi,
My phone crashed during the bootloader unlock process. I think My hex codes were not in sync with the ffu.
Now my PC does not detect the phone enither does it vibrates or shows any activity on the screen.
When I tried the above methods, I get the following error message.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Care Suite\Windows Device Recovery Tool>thor2 -mode uefiflash -ffufile " "
THOR2 1.8.2.18
Built for Windows @ 13:36:46 Jun 16 2015
Thor2 is running on Windows of version 6.2
thor2 -mode uefiflash -ffufile
Process started Sat Jun 17 05:30:45 2017
Logging to file C:\Users\siddh\AppData\Local\Temp\thor2_win_201706 17053045_ThreadId-10580.log
Debugging enabled for uefiflash
Initiating FFU flash operation
WinUSB in use.
Operation took about 1 minute, 0 seconds.
THOR2_ERROR_NO_DEVICE_WITHIN_TIMEOUT
THOR2 1.8.2.18 exited with error code 84003 (0x14823)
what i do now? is that any way to recreat my lumia phone?
swapnilnaikwadi said:
Hi,
My phone crashed during the bootloader unlock process. I think My hex codes were not in sync with the ffu.
Now my PC does not detect the phone enither does it vibrates or shows any activity on the screen.
When I tried the above methods, I get the following error message.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Care Suite\Windows Device Recovery Tool>thor2 -mode uefiflash -ffufile " "
THOR2 1.8.2.18
Built for Windows @ 13:36:46 Jun 16 2015
Thor2 is running on Windows of version 6.2
thor2 -mode uefiflash -ffufile
Process started Sat Jun 17 05:30:45 2017
Logging to file C:\Users\siddh\AppData\Local\Temp\thor2_win_201706 17053045_ThreadId-10580.log
Debugging enabled for uefiflash
Initiating FFU flash operation
WinUSB in use.
Operation took about 1 minute, 0 seconds.
THOR2_ERROR_NO_DEVICE_WITHIN_TIMEOUT
THOR2 1.8.2.18 exited with error code 84003 (0x14823)
what i do now? is that any way to recreat my lumia phone?
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Same problem? did you find a solution?
YOU ARE THE MAN.
my 930 was bricked by wpinternals misuse and this simple guide fixed it!!
my nokia was completely dead, and you sir, saved my 930 with this recommended guide!!
rgxHost said:
Greetings;
the *.ffu file won't be found at: http://www.lumiafirmware.com/info (for most devices).
That's some misleading website info; copied to several tutorials.
Reference: "Tutorial: Unbrick Lumia Devices"
Considering your System drive is " C: "
Open: C:\Program Data\Microsoft\Packages\Products\RM-<Number>
* Where <Number> will be your device release model number.
Note: You can check Code & Release Model Number on the back of your phone by removing your battery.
Inside that folder you can see that you have some required files to recover your device from Bricked states.
i.e: the *.ffu file.
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if it is possible to recover data from a damaged lumia, I do not want to lose data
Greetings; using Nokia firmware tool will reset your device to factory settings (on mine, reverts back to windows 8).
Best regards;
Hi all, i have a bricked lumia 1320 with samsung emmc. When i power it on, it says: unable to find boot options
This problem started when i downgraded from windows 10 mobile to lumia denim using WDRT. The flashing procedure went well and, at reboot, the error message appeared on screen.
i've tried with thor2, windows phone internals, WDRT to unbrick the device but i failed. Do you have other suggestions? I read that exists a way to restore the device using jtag or atf box but i don't want to buy a 100$ peripheral for a one-time procedure
I made a program that unbricks your device, recovers from QHSUSB_DLOAD, QHUSB_DLOAD.
It's called...
Windows Phone Unbrick Tool (WPUT)
It comes with an installer.
NOTE:
1. You should enter the license key that is provided in the License Agreement section (for checking that you are not a bot, so don't use autoinstaller!
2. You must download your emergency HEX and MBN files from lumiafirmware.com
3. You must specify the correct path to the HEX/MBN files otherwise the program will fail!
4. If the unbricking succeeds remove your battery from your device for 1 minute and put it back on
5. Charge the device for at least 30 minutes before turning it on!
6. Reflash your device with Windows Device Recovery Tool.
Download it here
b i t . l y / 2 O Y Q Z V R
(REMOVE THE SPACES)
gmirz2005 said:
I made a program that unbricks your device, recovers from QHSUSB_DLOAD, QHUSB_DLOAD.
It's called...
Windows Phone Unbrick Tool (WPUT)
It comes with an installer.
NOTE:
1. You should enter the license key that is provided in the License Agreement section (for checking that you are not a bot, so don't use autoinstaller!
2. You must download your emergency HEX and MBN files from lumiafirmware.com
3. You must specify the correct path to the HEX/MBN files otherwise the program will fail!
4. If the unbricking succeeds remove your battery from your device for 1 minute and put it back on
5. Charge the device for at least 30 minutes before turning it on!
6. Reflash your device with Windows Device Recovery Tool.
Download it here
b i t . l y / 2 O Y Q Z V R
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Hi!
My lumia 635 has no .mbn and .hex extension files at lumiafirmwaredotcom, but .edp and .ede files.
I tried both but not working, runs 20seconds and "err connection not found"
My lumia when connected at usb is recognized as unkown device, dont know what do anymore
nhtmd2 said:
Hi!
My lumia 635 has no .mbn and .hex extension files at lumiafirmwaredotcom, but .edp and .ede files.
I tried both but not working, runs 20seconds and "err connection not found"
My lumia when connected at usb is recognized as unkown device, dont know what do anymore
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OK, so what you need to do now is, to remove the battery of your phone and connect it to the computer.
As I am seeing the log of the program, it says that the device is not detected.
So try removing your battery, connect it to your computer, wait until the computer successfully installs the QH-USB Dloader driver.
Firstly, try repairing your phone by doing the following steps:
1. start CMD as administrator
2.type cd C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Care Suite\Windows Device Recovery Tool
or if your pc is 32 bit OS, then type C:\Program Files\Microsoft Care Suite\Windows Device Recovery Tool
3.now type the following thor2 -mode emergency -protocol sahara -hexfile edefile.ede -edfile edpfile.edp
4. do it for 5 times
5. disconnect the device
6. insert the battery
7. connect it to wall charger
8. wait 10 minutes, for it to charge
9. connect the device to PC
10. if the device shows the red flash screen, then you are good to go
11. if not, then remove the device from computer, disconnect the battery, reconnect the device to computer, launch WDRT
12. click My Device Is Not Detected
13. click LUMIA
14. if your device has been detected, it will be shown in WDRT (if not then retry the steps from 1 to 7 for several times)
15. click your device
16. wait until the device recovers from Emergency State
17. wait until your device reflashes
18. enjoy!
NOTE: All data is already lost and cannot be recovered as Windows Phones use secure erase, and no data recovery tool will be able to get the files back
SO FINGERS CROSSED TO ONEDRIVE BACKUP YOUR PHOTOS/VIDEOS and ELSE!
gmirz2005 said:
OK, so what you need to do now is, to remove the battery of your phone and connect it to the computer.
As I am seeing the log of the program, it says that the device is not detected.
So try removing your battery, connect it to your computer, wait until the computer successfully installs the QH-USB Dloader driver.
Firstly, try repairing your phone by doing the following steps:
1. start CMD as administrator
2.type cd C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Care Suite\Windows Device Recovery Tool
or if your pc is 32 bit OS, then type C:\Program Files\Microsoft Care Suite\Windows Device Recovery Tool
3.now type the following thor2 -mode emergency -protocol sahara -hexfile edefile.ede -edfile edpfile.edp
4. do it for 5 times
5. disconnect the device
6. insert the battery
7. connect it to wall charger
8. wait 10 minutes, for it to charge
9. connect the device to PC
10. if the device shows the red flash screen, then you are good to go
11. if not, then remove the device from computer, disconnect the battery, reconnect the device to computer, launch WDRT
12. click My Device Is Not Detected
13. click LUMIA
14. if your device has been detected, it will be shown in WDRT (if not then retry the steps from 1 to 7 for several times)
15. click your device
16. wait until the device recovers from Emergency State
17. wait until your device reflashes
18. enjoy!
NOTE: All data is already lost and cannot be recovered as Windows Phones use secure erase, and no data recovery tool will be able to get the files back
SO FINGERS CROSSED TO ONEDRIVE BACKUP YOUR PHOTOS/VIDEOS and ELSE!
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Oh man ty very much for your answer, im gonna try it out tomorrow night and come back here to give u feedback!
Sorry for the double quote here and in the other post.
Fingers crossed, thanks!
nhtmd2 said:
Oh man ty very much for your answer, im gonna try it out tomorrow night and come back here to give u feedback!
Sorry for the double quote here and in the other post.
Fingers crossed, thanks!
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got it!
Waiting!...
Hope it works
I have a Nokia Lumia 1020 completely unresponsive buttons and screen, except for the Windows LED logo that lights up briefly when I plug it in. It is running wp8.1 and it doesn't have a removable battery
Any help would be greatly appreciated. I honestly don't mind if it needs to be completely wiped. I mostly just use it for the camera.
ChrisWilke said:
Any help would be greatly appreciated. I honestly don't mind if it needs to be completely wiped. I mostly just use it for the camera.
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Try leaving your phone charging for 1 day.
After that connect it to WDRT (Windows Device Recovery Tool)
And start reflashing the software.
NOTE: If the WDRT doesn't detect it, try holdin POWER and VOLUME DOWN buttons for 15 secs, it will trigger a power-cycle.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/windows-phone-8/development/unbrick-dead-boot-lumia-jtag-t3872885
Does anybody know how to use this thor2 command?
Device authentication:
thor2 -mode rnd -do_authentication -sdauthenticationtype production -skip_com_scan -skip_gpt_check [-server saisec001.europe.nokia.com] [-securesessionfile mysession.sessionid]"
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gmirz2005 said:
I made a program that unbricks your device, recovers from QHSUSB_DLOAD, QHUSB_DLOAD.
It's called...
Windows Phone Unbrick Tool (WPUT)
It comes with an installer.
NOTE:
1. You should enter the license key that is provided in the License Agreement section (for checking that you are not a bot, so don't use autoinstaller!
2. You must download your emergency HEX and MBN files from lumiafirmware.com
3. You must specify the correct path to the HEX/MBN files otherwise the program will fail!
4. If the unbricking succeeds remove your battery from your device for 1 minute and put it back on
5. Charge the device for at least 30 minutes before turning it on!
6. Reflash your device with Windows Device Recovery Tool.
Download it here
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Thanks for your gr8 efforts - However How to find Hex and MBN files - how to identify and from where to download - can make life easy - please help i have - i have Lumia 532 - Product 059w980 - RM-1031

[HOW TO] Recover HARD BRICKED Nokia X2 : DOESN'T TURN ON, NO VIBRATION, NO LIGHT

So, Guys. Myself thought of writing this thread so that you can prevent yourselves from entering into danger as well as get rid of it even if you enter by mistake.
As you all know that, we are currently facing an issue of SIM offline, myself got into the trouble (as per me, when i insert a sim in sim 1, device recognizes the network provider but there is no signal. sim 2 is fine) and inorder to rectify that issue, i tried all possible ways like deleting IMEI and rewriting it, changing modem etc.
But nothing worked and so thought of using NOKIA CARE SUIT (NCS) >> Product Support Tool For Store 5
& change the firmware to Nokia X2DS RM-1013 059V782 v2.1.0.13 which was the biggest mistake which i ever committed and it resulted in hard brick.
I suggest everyone not to flash 2.1.0.13 version please
In my case, i was not even able to use the volume buttons and power button inorder to get to bootloader or custom recovery. Trust me, i'm not a noob but i do know the situation in which i'm and searched everywhere and took help of lots of guys and finally found the solution to it.
Just follow these steps:
A. Requirements:
1. Nokia Firmware - Thanks to Firmware27
2. QPST_2.7.422
3. QDLoader HS-USB Driver
B. Procedure:
1. Extract Requirement - 1, 2, 3 separately.
2. Now Install requirement - 2 & in Requirement - 3, just install Setup
3. Now connect USB to NOKIA X2 & Laptop/PC
4. Click on the start menu and type QFIL in search box and open it.
5. Under "SELECT PROGRAMMER", click on the browse button and
select "rm1013_2.1.0.13_user_prog_emmc_firehose_8x10. mbn" from the Requirement - 1
6. Under "DOWLOAD", you will find "LOAD XML" and now click on that and a window will appear infront you :silly:
7. Now in the window, type *.xml in the file name so that the xml files will show up.
8. Now select "rm1013_2.1.0.12_059V787_001_rawprogram_unsparse_ui"
9. Soon another window will show up automatically and now type *.xml in the file name so that the xml files will show up.
10. Now select "P12026702dpi600_label_layout"
11. Now Click on the "DOWNLOAD" just button below the Load XML button.
- Make sure your device is connected to the PC/lappy through cable :silly:
Everything is done. Now sit back and Relax.
Your NOKIA X2 will bootup and it looks exactly like device when you purchased except the scratches and all
Note:
I'm not responsible if your device is bricked. Ofcourse if you are doing this, it means that your device might have already been bricked and i guess there is no other way except this to make it right
This works with all the snapdragon chipset devices.
my phone just showing QHSUSB_BULK but it get warning mode, after i install that files it get qloader 9008
but when i download with qspt it get on sahara cannot working
frnsl3 said:
my phone just showing QHSUSB_BULK but it get warning mode, after i install that files it get qloader 9008
but when i download with qspt it get on sahara cannot working
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The only prob is OS which you are using and Drivers..
Thx, its helped me
Dear,
I am also having the same issue and tried ur method . But I am not able to install the last set up u provided under 2. QPST_2.7.422. it says as "The following package files could not be found:
C:\Users\AMR\Downloads\BallardAppCraftery.CraftyFileViewer_epyrqhfctk40t!App\2. QPST_2.7.422\vcredist_x86\vcredist_x86."exe subsequently the QFIL is not downloading the .xml content. A help would be greatly appreciated.
Kuttappan555 said:
Dear,
I am also having the same issue and tried ur method . But I am not able to install the last set up u provided under 2. QPST_2.7.422. it says as "The following package files could not be found:
C:\Users\AMR\Downloads\BallardAppCraftery.CraftyFileViewer_epyrqhfctk40t!App\2. QPST_2.7.422\vcredist_x86\vcredist_x86."exe subsequently the QFIL is not downloading the .xml content. A help would be greatly appreciated.
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if you are saying that you cannot download from the link i provided.....i just checked it. Itz working fine. i saved it in my g-drive and shared the link
Hi, I tried this and everything worked fine but phone didn't boot up. I mean the flashing worked but phone did not reboot. Screenshot attached. Do you know what is missing?
Is this method still working?
Hard Bricked
Still Working??
Can someone re-upload these files or point to the right direction?

[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] HTC One M8 Stock to Android 12

[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] HTC One M8 from Stock to Android 12.1 / LineageOS 19.1
[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] HTC One M8 any version (single SIM: m8ul, m8vzw and m8spr or dual SIM: m8dug and m8dwg) stock to Android 12.1 / LineageOS 19.1
This detailed step-by-step guide helps you transform your HTC One M8 (any version) to a powerful one with Android 12.
Make sure you have the One M8 model, in Android, go to Settings > About phone and check the model.
CHANGELOG
v6. Moved to Android 12
v5. Moved to Android 11, improve readability, update pack
v4. Prepare for Android 11, Updated pack with latest TWRP
v3. Updated pack with latest Magisk
v2.1. Drop ADB 15 sec installer and use latest adb and fastboot.
v2. Update pack and tutorial for TWRP 3.4.0-1
v1. Initial release
1) DOWNLOAD
- djibe HTC One M8 pack (~40 Mo) : https://bit.ly/djibe-onem8-pack
(includes HTC USB Drivers, recovery TWRP 3.6.1_9-0 for all m8, Magisk Root, adb & fastboot.exe).
Unzip the djibe folder from the zip on root folder of C:\ drive.
- ROM Unofficial LineageOS 19.1: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/rom-12l-unofficial-m8-m8d-lineageos-19-1-stable.4464733/
Download latest build here (compatible with all M8 signel/double SIMs variants): https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=334966&sort_by=date&sort_dir=DESC
# M8 GPe partition layout is no longer supported. The device must first be converted to Sense firmware, otherwise installation will fail.
# Android 13 is incoming
+ MindTheGApps ARM 12.1: https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=322935&sort_by=date&sort_dir=DESC
+ Charge phone to 100%
+ MicroSD card formatted in FAT32
+ Copy ROM + Google Apps + both Magisk files on microSD card. Insert it in phone.
WARNING. This tutorial uses Microsoft Windows.
WARNING. Warranty is now void.
WARNING. Read carefully the sentences starting with ###.
2) BACKUP DATA AND INSTALL DRIVERS
Disable Antivirus.
Install drivers from my pack:
right click on HTCDriver.exe > click on Run as administrator and continue the setup.
Connect HTC One (while phone on) to PC, let drivers install.
In Windows explorer, HTC One should be available.
### If not make sure phone connection is in File transfer mode (see Android notifications).
### Phone is still not visible in Windows Explorer ? See fix at end of tutorial.
Collect all personal photos, videos, etc ... and backup these on PC.
Use an app like Backupyourmobile/SMS Backup & Resotre to backup texts, contacts, etc.
Check that backup is located on microSD card.
Then copy the backup on your PC.
Disconnect phone.
Check that you have the latest official updates.
### If your phone is Simlocked/carrier locked/Network locked, don't go further.
Visit official website of your network carrier (or call their support) to retrieve your desimlock code.
Ask them for details on how to remove simlock.
How do I know my phone is simlocked ? When you insert a SIM card from another operator, network is inaccessible.
Only a stock ROM can remove simlock.
To go back from custom ROM to stock, see dedicated section at the end of tutorial.
3) UNLOCK BOOTLOADER
In Android, go to Settings > About > Software information > More.
Tap 7 times on Build number. It unlocks Developer options.
Go back to the About menu, you can see the new Developer options menu.
Tap on it, accept the warning.
Toggle on the USB debugging option.
Connect phone, a message appears on phone : Allow USB debugging?
check Always allow and confirm by tapping on OK.
Now, open a Windows command on my "flash" folder (hold Shift + right click on folder -> Open a windows command here).
### Then navigate to my flash folder (if it is on desktop) with this command :
Code:
cd /d C:\djibe\flash
Enter command :
Code:
adb devices
, confirm by pressing Enter.
Command returns :
Code:
List of devices attached
HT35****** device
### If no device is found, uninstall and reinstall properly the drivers while antivirus is off. Or see fix at the end of this tuto.
### Or start fresh on another PC.
Now type :
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Phone restarts in Fastboot mode. Wait till phone screen is blank in fastboot mode.
Type:
Code:
fastboot devices
Command returns :
Code:
HT35**** fastboot
### You may have to fix drivers again (see fix at the end of tuto)
Type:
Code:
fastboot getvar all
Bootloader must be in version 3.19 (Thx @sterphles)
Type:
Code:
fastboot oem get_identifier_token
, confirm by pressing Enter.
Command returns multiple lines.
Select with your mouse all the lines from
Code:
<<<< Identifier Token Start >>>>
(included)
to the line
Code:
<<<<< Identifier token end >>>>>
(included).
Now on keyboard copy (Ctrl + C combo), then open Notepad.
In Notepad, paste those lines (Ctrl + V combo).
Now manually remove all the (bootloader) strings from each line.
Your notepad should now look like this :
<<<< Identifier Token Start >>>>
37A5DBF4FE5F0D9F4425E54AA91AFDBF
2A20E9C67C3BB4FAE60263F76BDEC6AC
847BF9FFB11DAEA4AB88AC8710435449
9BC12E93DF4C54FFE3D064C4C810C49A
2CDAF2E0CD3A164FED4A568CB0FD2AC6
C01AA991733D949C00987062D691DE91
8AA1C97CEBC3ACE83FECE75A1D03CE72
62414C7DC36A73AFCBF433E1EBE2EDC7
E272F73309632D3EF8C86E472B65E8EF
37E46B52FE3F94FC69D1854CA3DE6F48
C3E10001B233A70B1EAF35134F51FCC6
353E0CC98534E6E60A241A7063D0BE2F
A5B752E75C1C47E6F739BDBE67D024DA
3292A14278247557632639802722A86C
E61424F7666AE085AA9905096FEED1AD
5ECBBD867544E95ABDDA277690B8CB55
<<<<< Identifier Token End >>>>>
Now visit this website : https://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/
Register on the site. Confirm registration with your email.
In the select menu, chose HTC One (M8), click Begin unlock Bootloader button.
Agree to legal terms.
Next page, go to the bottom and click continue to step 5.
In the bottom of this page, in the lower textarea "My Device Identifier Token",
copy and paste the multiple lines you just edited (my example is just above).
Click Submit.
HTC tells you : Token Submitted Successfully.
Open your mailbox (associated to your HTC account).
Copy the Unlock_code.bin file attached to email in my "flash" folder you unzipped.
In Windows command, type :
Code:
fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
, confirm with Enter.
Command should return :
Code:
unlock token check successfully
Back to phone, press Volume+ to select "Yes, unlock bootloader", then Power button to confirm flash.
Now wait while phone is going to Factory reset.
Don't let Android restart by holding both Power + Volume- to enter bootloader immediately.
FASTBOOT menu is overlined in red.
4) FLASH TWRP RECOVERY
Using the same Windows command prompt, enter :
Code:
fastboot devices
to make sure phone is still available.
Then
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.6.1_9-0-m8.img
Command returns :
Code:
finished. total time: x.xxxxs
Now on phone, press Volume- to highlight HBOOT, confirm with Power button.
You are back to the booloader screen (UNLOCKED is written on top line), press Volume- to navigate to RECOVERY, and confirm with Power button.
Phone reboots in TWRP recovery.
5) BACKUP STOCK SYSTEM
In TWRP, check Never show this screen and Swipe to Allow Modifications.
You land on TWRP Home screen.
Always make a backup of your stock system. We never know when a weird bug will decapitate the system.
Go to Backup menu, select all partitions and Backup to microSD card.
Backup the generated TWRP folder content from your microSD card to PC.
6) WIPE PARTITIONS
Back to Home menu, go to Wipe > Advanced wipe.
Select Dalvik / ART Cache, Cache, System, Data, Internal Storage then Swipe to Wipe, go back to Wipe menu.
### Don't wipe SDcard
7) FLASH ROM, ROOT/MAGISK AND GAPPS
Back to Home screen, tap on Install > choose lineage*.zip,
(if you don't see the files, tap on Select Storage and make sure Micro SDCard is active)
then Add more Zips -> Magisk*.zip,
then Add more Zips -> mindthegapps*.zip,
then Swipe to confirm Flash.
Wait for operation to end (can be long).
When completed successfully, tap on Reboot.
Tap on Do not install when TWRP asks for the app install.
Wait during long first boot.
Setup Android.
8) You can use Backupyourmobile to restore data,
use GPS Status & Toolbox app to enhance GPS fix.
That's it.
Enjoy,
djibe
THANKS to TWRP team, LineageOS team, tarkzim, ckpv5, alray, , Flyhalf205, icxj1, R1ghtC, gimmeitorilltell, All M8 contributors.
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A) Fastboot devices doesn't show any device connected
Install HTC USB drivers
Reboot PC
Open Windows Device Manager (Windows + R shortcut on keyboard > devmgmt.msc > hit Enter)
Search for phone at Other devices submenu > Device is named Android 1.0 or My_HTC
### If it is My_HTC > select it > right click > Uninstall. Disconnect phone. Reconnect phone. Now recognised as Android 1.0.
Select device Android 1.0 > right click > Update Driver
Search locally for driver > Show a list
Select ASUS Android Device.
Manufacturer: select Google, Inc. and set driver to Android Bootloader Interface
Confirm install.
B) Go back to stock from a custom ROM with a HTC One M8
- Either restore your TWRP backup with TWRP recovery
- Or restore a community TWRP backup with TWRP recovery (https://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/tutorial-how-to-stock-stock-twrp-t3086860 see posts 2 & 3)
### With S-ON and keep device Unlocked
To find suitable backup for device, boot phone in Bootloader mode (Power + Volume-)
Look at your hboot version (hboot 3.19.0000 is most frequent)
Launch a fastboot command:
Code:
fastboot getvar all
Make sure IMEI is a valid number.
Look at your CID and MID values. Try to find exact same TWRP backups for your phone.
### Flash only exact model versions.
Then wipe all partitions and restore the correct TWRP backup an angel made for you.
- If TWRP restore fails, start with these posts :
You will need a Rom Update Utility (RUU) for your exact model version.
This is compatible with S-ON, will need to relock your Bootloader (save your Unlock_code.bin +++) and need original recovery
https://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/tutorial-how-to-stock-stock-twrp-t3086860
https://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/general/guide-restore-european-htc-one-m8-to-t3072235
C) No IMEI visible and no cellphone network detected with HTC One M8
Composing *#06# shows an empty IMEI dialog window.
or Settings > About phone > IMEI. IMEI: Unknown, IMEI SV: Unknown
Refer to B) tutorial to get back to stock.
Tuto updated for latest TWRP recovery
Please remove the 15 second adb. The OP of adb 15 second states in his post that it's outdated and should not be used.
Never_Sm1le said:
Please remove the 15 second adb. The OP of adb 15 second states in his post that it's outdated and should not be used.
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Very nice !
Thx, pack and tutorial updated.
Can I use this guide for my m8wl?
And if it's possible, which of the two builds should I download?
Alexcxvtr said:
Can I use this guide for my m8wl?
And if it's possible, which of the two builds should I download?
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Hi, look at this first: http://droider.eu/2014/09/20/htc-one-m8-models/
Then pick the correct ROM.
Thank you .I did it by following your guide.
murphylim said:
Thank you .I did it by following your guide.
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Thanks, it is always encouraging to have support.
Still a good phone
Hi, I updated pack with latest Magisk root version and checked download links.
For Windows 10 users, use HTC drivers version v4.17.0.001 - Download them from here - Zippyshare.com - HTC Mobile Driver v4.17.0.001.exe
Everything else works just fine. @djibe89 thank you.
hymnz said:
For Windows 10 users, use HTC drivers version v4.17.0.001 - Download them from here - Zippyshare.com - HTC Mobile Driver v4.17.0.001.exe
Everything else works just fine. @djibe89 thank you.
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Hi, thanks for feedback.
Drivers 4.2.0.001 didn't work ?
djibe89 said:
Hi, thanks for feedback.
Drivers 4.2.0.001 didn't work ?
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No. Not on Windows 10.
djibe89 said:
Now type :
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Phone restarts in Fastboot mode. Wait till phone screen is blank in fastboot mode.
Type :
Code:
fastboot devices
Command returns :
Code:
HT35**** fastboot
### You may have to fix drivers again (see fix at the end of tuto)
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Hi,
I'm at the stage of trying to unlock the bootloader. The phone restarts in fastboot mode but when i type in fastboot devices nothing happens.
and then if i skip that and type get_identifier_token. the return is waiting for any devices. and nothing happens.
What have I missed?
Thanks
i've since been able to get past this stage. I used htc driver 4.17. I'm now stuck on the token. cmd prompt keeps saying cannot load the file no such file or directory. but i'm so sure i have the file in the right folder
juggled_balls said:
Hi,
I'm at the stage of trying to unlock the bootloader. The phone restarts in fastboot mode but when i type in fastboot devices nothing happens.
and then if i skip that and type get_identifier_token. the return is waiting for any devices. and nothing happens.
What have I missed?
Thanks
i've since been able to get past this stage. I used htc driver 4.17. I'm now stuck on the token. cmd prompt keeps saying cannot load the file no such file or directory. but i'm so sure i have the file in the right folder
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Hi, when
Code:
fastboot devices
doesn't return anything, it means there is an USB driver problem.
You'll have to try to fix from Windows Device Manager.
hymnz said:
No. Not on Windows 10.
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Hi, the Driver installer from my pack (HTCDriver_4.2.0.001) sends an error during install, but then drivers finally install.
djibe89 said:
Hi, when
Code:
fastboot devices
doesn't return anything, it means there is an USB driver problem.
You'll have to try to fix from Windows Device Manager.
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Thanks for your work. I managed to plod my way through everything and get it working. Very happy the old phone can keep going on.
juggled_balls said:
Thanks for your work. I managed to plod my way through everything and get it working. Very happy the old phone can keep going on.
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Awesome !
Enjoy
Hi, tutorial and pack updated for Android 11
thx for the guide!
seamonkey420 said:
thx for the guide!
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Hi, glad you liked it !
Enjoy your phone

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