[Guide] Unbrand HTC 8X

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HTC-8X-EURO

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Feb 14, 2015
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Grenoble
Can you post a screenshot of your "setting->about" screen?

sure. here is it:

wp_ss_20150529_0001.png

p.s.: it's in french because i live in france lol but it is easy to understand :)
 

MSTR Chiefin

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sure. here is it:

View attachment 3337571

p.s.: it's in french because i live in france lol but it is easy to understand :)


Your bootloader (ver. 181178) is too new of a version, according to everything I have read so far. The compatible ver. is 161xxx or older. It is possible, maybe, to do it with your version but you will have to try different order for the flash utilities.

Also, you may be able to follow LordKenny's instructions on page 5 of this thread.

As for me, I am in the US and have Verizon branded phone. (Also have newer bootloader) There was a post in this thread that said that US versions are out of luck as the RUU is only available in Euro and Asian. :(

If anyone has a solution to the US phone dilemma, PLEASE SHARE! (Also a solution for the newer boot loaders like HTC-8x-EURO has)
 

bigbju

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Hi !
Did You fix this problem ?

QUOTE=spk016;55479018]hello all htc 8x user my phone is PM2320002 P S WP8 I. anyone have stock ruu or not? i try a lot of ruu but didn't work.

please see picture attach. here CD-ORANG001

RUU_ACCORD_U_APO_00_HTC_Europe_2.00.401.03_1.11b.32.19.23_2_15.42.32_RETAIL_ENC_RELEASE.exe
RUU_ACCORD_U_POT_00_HTCCN_CHS_CU_1.08.1402.01_1.11c.32.19.27_2_15.42.32_RETAIL_ENC_RELEASE.exe

also try y cable to flash didn't work too. (use this methord http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2137556)

please help me how to downgrade from wp8.1 to original wp8. thanks you[/QUOTE]
 

nidkhan

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Sep 7, 2015
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Htc 8x windows phone reflashing

1ST MY PHONE STUCK ON AIRPLANE MODE I TRIED TO DO HARD RESET BY HARDWARE BUTTONS MY PHONE RESTART AND STUCK ON BLUE SCREEN WITH ERROR 0 % COMPLETE ERROR NO 0xc000021a THEN I TRIED TO FLASH/REFLASH MY PHONE VIA ROM UPDATE UTILITY BUT NOT SUCCESSFUL AND GETTING ERROR (296) I TRIED SO MANY RUU INDIA, UK , EORUPE, BUT STILL GETTING SAME ERROR (296).


CAN ANY ONE HELP ME TO FLASH MY PHONE WITH ANY OTHER SOFTWARE IN BOOTLODER MOOD.

THANKS
NAVEED KHAN
 

requiem2es

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Nov 20, 2010
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Frankfurt
Problems unbranding

Hello, I am trying to unbrand my HTC 8X:

Windows Phone HTC PM23300
AT&T
8.0.10501.127
boot version: 175731


I have downloaded the following file indicated at the beginning of this thread:

RUU_ACCORD_U_APO_00_HTC_Europe_2.00.401.03_1.11b.32.19.23_2_15.42.32_RETAIL_ENC_RELEASE.exe (789 MB)

Unfortunately, the start of the thread says that there should 3 .nbh files inside those EXE, but I can only see two of them. The full content of the first one is this:


EnterBootloader.exe
ErrorBattery.fig
ErrorUSB.fig
ModelID.fig
rapitool.exe
README.doc
ROMUpdateUtility.cfg
ROMUpdateUtility.exe
RUU_signed.nbh
RUUGetInfo.exe
RUUResource.dll
UEFI_signed.nbh


Can somebody explain where to get the file ACDU_UEFI_PROV_KEY.nbh, this means, the ACDU FIX exe ??

EDIT:

I was able to find the missing file here:

https://mega.co.nz/#!UlMS1CyQ!rX-5-U6mmBHncVw6etFYeuSuV-OLX1De-jgkgEGf6FU

Cheers.
 
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cicc74

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Jan 27, 2011
199
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Can somone please tell me where can i get the files needed to unbrand the htc 8x?
thanks
-RUU_Signed.nbh
-UEFI_signed.nbh
-ACDU_UEFI_PROV_KEY.nbh
 

cicc74

Senior Member
Jan 27, 2011
199
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I'm knew on this !!! I got the two Ruu but they got the some .nbh Files which one do I have to get?
Thanks
 

cicc74

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Jan 27, 2011
199
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Thank you for the link. I can't flash it!!
I have been copy the file RUU_signed.nbh on the micro sd and rename it,
I keep the button camera press when I connect the Y cable with sd card the phone boot up and nothing happens.
Any Help
 
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cicc74

Senior Member
Jan 27, 2011
199
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This tuto only works with bootloader 162966 mine is 181178 any help to Unbrand with this bootloader !!!
thanks
 

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    Hi
    i have successfuly unbrand my locked,vodafone branded 8X and flash a Stock HTC rom ! :victory:
    the process has been tested on PM232****/c620e Device & also 8S using different filename....
    this process bypass the CID check like Wp7 goldcard & can also fix some bad flash/reboot loop.


    Caution!
    use at your own risk.
    I take no responsibility for any conflict or damage to your device



    Requirements:
    -An Y-cable
    -sd card or usb drive key
    -the 3 .nbh extracted from those 2 exe using winrar:
    official rom HTC_Europe_2.00.401.03
    ACDU FIX*

    -RUU_Signed.nbh
    -UEFI_signed.nbh
    -ACDU_UEFI_PROV_KEY.nbh



    How to flash:

    1- Format your sdcard or usb key in fat32
    2-Copy the file .nbh you want to flash to the usb key
    3-Rename it ACDUDIAG.nbh
    4-Connect the usb key to the Y-cable powered
    5-Shutdown the phone press camera button and connect the cable
    you will see the text ACDUDIAG.nbh on top left during 1 second
    then the flash will start.
    ___________________________________________________________________


    For my european device with Bootloader 162966 i have flash in this order:
    -UEFI_signed.nbh
    -ACDU_UEFI_PROV_KEY.nbh
    -UEFI_signed.nbh
    -RUU_Signed.nbh
    -ACDU_UEFI_PROV_KEY.nbh
    -UEFI_signed.nbh

    * Notice:
    (try different order for flash files if you have problem or if stuck on bootloader screen with uefi message)
    I have used this step but i think you can directly flash
    UEFI_signed.nbh then -RUU_Signed.nbh without Acdu depending on your software version



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    Hello. I was wondering if anyone has been able to achieve this on the Verizon HTC 8X. I'm tired of waiting for Portico from them and if I could unbrand my device then I could receive Portico as well as have the ability to group text. Also I'm not sure what you mean by a "Y Cable". If you could elaborate on that I would greatly appreciate it.

    Thank you!
    You should check if the hard/software versions match, If they do you can try. If they don't you can still try but risk of the device not booting anymore.

    Y cable is two female USB plugs connected, and a USB male plug only for +5v DC. check here:
    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1676794
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    Successful from asia to eu ;)
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    Hi at all,

    i have now a brandingfree HTC 8x :)

    base was the following rom and bootloader:
    german o2 firmware:15232.20.20002.207
    bootloader: 0.0.1532.20(161722)

    very very good guide in first post...

    you need only this:
    http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00...s_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1&tag=pocketpc0d-21
    http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00...s_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1&tag=pocketpc0d-21

    but two difference on my own...

    1.
    the message
    display after step 8, NOT after Step 7
    with error UEFI for Key Provision ONLY

    2.
    i have flashed in step 9 again the "ruu_signed.nbh" named as "ACDUDIAG.nbh" (same as step 1)

    i've got 2 error messages at the end of flashing process...

    - first
    firmware update for touchscreen firmware failure
    (but Touchscreen works well???)

    - after step 9 complete, HTC8X boot to boot loader and display the message
    UEFI for Key Provision ONLY

    3. now i have rebooted device and everything works fine...

    notice with restore:
    if you will be restore your backup-settings, device will be fall in a boot-loop after HTC-Logo, next Display is black and then come the loop...
    only help was a "hard reset"...

    thanks for this great tutorial...