How to Unroot Your HTC One M7

Are you an Android enthusiast looking to unroot your HTC One M7? This comprehensive guide will walk you through the process, ensuring you understand each step and potential risks. Follow these detailed instructions to restore your device to its original, non-rooted state.

Risks and Warnings

Enabling developer options, unlocking the bootloader, and flashing custom programs can void your warranty and potentially brick your device. It is essential to proceed with caution. Acknowledge that you do this at your own risk and bear the responsibility for any issues that may arise.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Enable Developer Options: Go to your device's Settings and enable Developer Options. This will unlock additional settings and options for your device.

2. Download Fastboot Folder: Make sure your phone has the necessary tools. You'll need fastboot tools for the process. Download them from the appropriate source and place them in the fastboot folder.

3. Identify Your Phone's Details: Check your phone's bootloader version and other important details. For example, if your device code is M7_WLS and your hboot number is some_number.

Unlocking the Bootloader and Flashing Zips

4. Find the Suitable RUU (Rom Update Utility): Visit the XDA Developers forum and search for your phone model. Find the RUU corresponding to your specific hboot version. This is a critical step as using the wrong version can render your device inoperable (softbricked).

5. Download the RUU: Select either the zu or exe files. Make sure to download the correct version as mentioned in the previous step.

6. Connect Your Phone to the Computer: Connect your HTC One M7 to your computer via USB and ensure it boots into the bootloader. You can access the bootloader via the power and volume keys.

7. Check for Driver Updates: If your device does not appear, check for the latest drivers. For Windows 10, you can find these on the XDA Developers forum, or through Google.

8. Run the Command in Terminal: On your computer, open a Command Prompt or Terminal. Type the following command to check if your device is detected: fastboot devices. It should display your device's serial number on successful detection.

9. Lock the Bootloader: If you have a zip file, use the command fastboot oem lock to lock your bootloader.

10. Reboot to RUU Mode: Run the command fastboot oem rebootRUU to enter RUU mode. This step is crucial to ensure compatibility with the upcoming RUU version.

11. Flash the Zip File: Use the command fastboot flash zip zip_filename to install the ROM. Replace 'zip_filename' with the actual filename of the zip file you downloaded. Be prepared to encounter some errors, but they should not prevent the process from completing successfully.

12. Complete the Process: If the zip file did not execute successfully, rerun fastboot oem rebootRUU and then flash the zip file again. This should be the final step before your device reboots to a fully stock, non-rooted state.

13. Verify Your Device: Your device should now be back to its original, non-rooted state. Enjoy the stability and security of your HTC One M7 without any potential root exploits.

Conclusion: If you encounter any confusion during the process, feel free to seek assistance from online forums or private messaging. Keep backing up your data and respecting the manufacturer's terms of service.

Important Links:
- - XDA Developers
- - HTC Official Support
- - More Root Guides