How To Flash / Unbrick HTC Devices With RUU Files

HOW TO FLASH / UNBRICK OR UPGRADE HTC PHONE WITH RUU FILES 

How to flash/unbrick HTC device if you messup either by rooting, installing some custom rom etc or you just want to get back to the default stock rom, follow the simple guide below.

Note:

A wrong RUU will not install on your device. 

If you want to install ruu files of different variant of your device you will need to be on super CID.

Download an install android usb drivers from here

Boot up your phone by pressing volume down and power button

Check the model of the device you want to flash eg M7_WL.

Check the radio version (very important).

                                                                         radio version

Use power button to select Fastboot on your device.

Download the RUU file of your device. Make sure the file you are downloading has the same radio version with the one of your device. Get RUU files from here

Launch the RUU file.

When it loads, tick I understand the caution...... and select NEXT

Now connect your phone to the computer using a usb cable.

Tick the box and select NEXT

A new pop up will appear Click UPDATE.

Verify the images of the ROM you want to flash and click NEXT.

Flashing Process will begin.

This process can take about 10 mins.

Wait for the process to complete. Please do not disturb the device or it might end up hard bricked.

Phone will reboot after the process is complete.

First boot after this process is longer than usual.