The FAQ
Android Enthusiast
**Updated 5-30-14**
*** Important Note ***
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HTC One M8: All Things Root Guide
Click the "Show" button below for a root warning / disclaimer:
When you are installing any ROM, Kernel, Radio, or modification, VERIFY that it is compatible with your specific brand/model(and if applicable) carrier branded version of the device you are flashing. If you are not sure, ask for assistance.
General Information
Guides
RECOVERIES: (must be S-OFF)
ROMs
Themes
Overclocking / Underclocking / Undervolting
Kernels
Radios / Basebands
Tools & Utilities
Downloads
*** Important Note ***
Since this is a new root guide for your all-things-root sub-forum, we need your help to populate it and keep it organized with the best and most relevant information. Please contact (by PM) your favorite Guide, or drop us a note in the private chat section if you have any good information to contribute, update, or correct in the root guide. Alternatively, hit the !Report button and ask a Mod to bring it to our attention.
Thanks for your help!
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HTC One M8: All Things Root Guide
Click the "Show" button below for a root warning / disclaimer:
Quick note / disclaimer: as always, you are ultimately responsible for any root-related activities on your phone.
You should understand not only the benefits of rooting, but also any possible consequences (voided warranty, boot-loops, bricking, etc.) that might occur as a result of your root-related actions.
AndroidForums.com / Phandroid.com, its owner, and staff are not liable for any root actions you might undertake as a result of information used from this site.
Reading, researching, understanding, and carefully following the published steps and instructions can go a long way towards helping to make your rooting efforts a successful one.
You should understand not only the benefits of rooting, but also any possible consequences (voided warranty, boot-loops, bricking, etc.) that might occur as a result of your root-related actions.
AndroidForums.com / Phandroid.com, its owner, and staff are not liable for any root actions you might undertake as a result of information used from this site.
Reading, researching, understanding, and carefully following the published steps and instructions can go a long way towards helping to make your rooting efforts a successful one.
When you are installing any ROM, Kernel, Radio, or modification, VERIFY that it is compatible with your specific brand/model(and if applicable) carrier branded version of the device you are flashing. If you are not sure, ask for assistance.
General Information
Guides
- http://androidforums.com/one-m8-all-things-root/854630-new-s-off-method-released-sunshine.html
- http://androidforums.com/one-m8-all-things-root/839885-s-off-here.html
- http://androidforums.com/one-m8-all-things-root/845182-htc-one-m8-root-thread.html
- [SPRINT][ROOT][RECOVERY]http://androidforums.com/one-m8-all...ecovery-supersu-htc-one-m8-sprint-m8_whl.html
- VZW Perm root and S-OFF
- un-rooting guide
- TWRP Recovery (Unofficial and only for the GSM Variant.
- http://androidforums.com/one-m8-all...w-change-your-mid-without-eng-bootloader.html
- http://androidforums.com/one-m8-all-things-root/841317-how-remove-your-tampered-banner.html
- http://androidforums.com/one-m8-all...bootloader-without-htcdev-s-off-required.html
- removing apps guide / safe apps to remove
- various how-to guides, etc.
RECOVERIES: (must be S-OFF)
- [SPRINT]OFFICIAL TWRP
- [SPRINT]Unofficial TWRP 2-7-0-5 by Cap'n Throwback
- [VZW]Official TWRP
- [VZW]Unofficial TWRP built from source
- [VZW]Unofficial CWM ported
ROMs
- SPRINT-ROM-M8WHL-Stock-Rooted-Base-1-54-651-10
- [VZW]Skyfall Rom
- [ALL CARRIERS][4.4.2]ViperOne for the M8]
- [VZW]Google Play Edition i.e. Vanilla Android
Themes
- None as of yet
- N/A
- N/A
- Theming tutorial
- Ultimate Online Theming Kitchen
Overclocking / Underclocking / Undervolting
- overclocking / underclocking
- undervolting
- related apps
Kernels
Radios / Basebands
Tools & Utilities
- ADB (Android Debug Bridge)
- MD5 checksum verification
- Titantium Backup
- Root Explorer
- Odin / RUU / RSD Lite / etc.
- ##SCRTN# code: http://androidforums.com/one-m8-all-things-root/845182-htc-one-m8-root-thread.html#post6611401
Downloads