Root Rooting Without Access to Android

[VinylScratch]

I am trying to root my phone, but it is in a bootloop, so i cant root it, and all the root tuts ive founf require you having access, if i HAVE to, is there a way for me to fix the loop so i can root it?

 

[tube517]

What phone do you have?
What carrier or model number?
Android version?

 

[VinylScratch]

HTC One M8
Not sure which to post, there is MEID Hex, SN, MB, and MEID Dec
Top part
***Tampered***
***Unlocked***
A11_CHL PVT SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-3.19.0.0000
RADIO-1.46.40.0721
OpenDSP-v28.2.2.00546.0331
OS-1.42.652.1
eMMC-boot 1024MB

That and when i try to go into recovery, after putting a custom one on, it loads, then flashes something about dev build on the bottom, then goes back to fastboot screen

 

[VinylScratch]

I am also trying to install twrp, but all files are corrupted, EVERY file i download

 

[KOLIO]

I am also trying to install twrp, but all files are corrupted, EVERY file i download

WELCOME TO ANDROID FORUMS Vinyl Scratch !

I'd recommend also posting in our HTC ONE M8 Root section as well,as those more in-tune with the device are probably subscribed to that forum & will be alerted when you post/start a new thread:

http://androidforums.com/forums/root-htc-one-m8.2602/

It's been a long while since I've had this phone,otherwise,I'd offer some help,but,feel too rusty in the HTC dev steps to offer guidance,don't wanna make things worse.

However,I STRONGLY recommend going S-OFF,in short,it makes life a lot easier when rooting/ROMming HTC devices,a lot easier to fix in the event things go south..............

 

[VinylScratch]

well one problem, bootloaders locked, cant unlock because when i try, it cant get to recovery... it wont boot, it goes straight to fastboot....

 

[Mikestony]

Moved to the HTC One M8 root forum
Welcome to AF @VinylScratch !
I think there is another thread here very similar to your issue....let me poke around a minute....


Edit: I'll have to poke around some more tomorrow, sorry but I've gotta run.
I did find something similar, but not exactly your issue.
http://androidforums.com/threads/htc-one-m8-unlocked-stuck-on-boot-screen.843334/#post-6536509
Perhaps that will help slightly, but like I said, not exactly your issue.

 

[Brian706]

well one problem, bootloaders locked, cant unlock because when i try, it cant get to recovery... it wont boot, it goes straight to fastboot....

Generally, you don't need recovery to unlock the bootloader. You need fastboot mode. Have you set up fastboot to work on your PC? When you connect the device to your PC, does it show FASTBOOT USB?


To unlock the bootloader on an HTC device you usually need to use HTCDev and get a bootloader unlock code by running the command: oem get_identifier_token


Then submit that code to HTC and they will send you an unlock token. Place that in your fastboot directory and then use command: fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin

Where exactly are you stuck?? Are you logged into the HTCdev website and following the unlock instructions for the M8?

Edit: according to the information you posted above your bootloader is already unlocked??

 

[VinylScratch]

i relocked it on accident, but when you unlock it, remember it wipes it, no recovery no wipe, no unlock. gtg bed. Will be on tomarrow, it 9:27PM right now for me

Edit: Never mind staying up
Edit 2: Here is a video of what i was talking about
http://sendvid.com/hmv6sm5k

 

[VinylScratch]

im so ****ing stupid, i JUST looked, i have a Desire 510...... Im so freaking stupid...

 

[Brian706]

Can you run: fastboot getvar all and paste the information here except for IMEI and Serial Number?

Also, who is your carrier? And what Android version are you on?

Edit:
Nevermind... I figured it out!

 

[Brian706]

So, maybe you will have some luck installing a stock update??

Go here: http://www.htc.com/us/support/rom-downloads.html#sprint

I'm not sure if you have Sprint, VM or Boost... You'll have to download the correct one for your device.


Also, it looks as if there is an RUU for your device here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/desire-510/general/ruu-1-47-652-1-htc-desire-510-sprint-t3049433

It's for a later firmware version than what you are on so that is good, as an earlier firmware version would probably fail security checks.

Just be double sure any files you use are specifically for your device. I don't have this device and am only doing my best to find files based off of the information provided in this thread.

 

[VinylScratch]

I fixed it a while ago, forgot to say, but only thing is, they have it registered as using Virgin Mobile, i used sprint.... now its running sprint! XD oops, oh well, its not broken, thats what matters.

Edit: Yesterday*