Hard Reset your HTC One M8

If you've already tried a Factory Reset on your HTC One M8 and it hasn't solved your problem, the next step might be a Hard Reset. A Hard Reset is basically the same as a Factory Reset but you do it manually with the hardware buttons. You also have a little more control over what gets deleted.

First of all you need to first make sure Fastboot is disabled in Settings > Power.

With your HTC One M8 switched off, hold down the Volume Down button and press Power until you see the screen with three Androids at the bottom. If you just want to do a Factory Reset with the hardware buttons you can do it on this screen. Using the Volume buttons, scroll down to Factory Reset and use the Power button to confirm. This will Factory Reset the device.

Root the HTC One (M8) with Toolkit

HTC’s newest flagship, the One (M8), is a great smartphone with the best in hardware and software. If you want to get more out of your device, and be able to do a bunch of modding, flash some great custom ROMs and have overall more control over it, you’ll need to root it first. Today we’ll explain how to do it using the Toolkit program.

Warning

This rooting tutorial will likely void the warranty on your HTC One (M8).
When rooting your device, ensure that you follow each step as described below and that you only use firmware that is designated for your device model or version.
Also, before going ahead with the rooting process, make sure you backup all of your phone’s data. There are various methods and apps to do this, you can also copy everything onto your PC.

Take a screenshot on the HTC One M8

You can take a screenshot on your HTC one.To take a screenshot on the HTC One M8 you have to do bellow things:

Root HTC One on Android 4.2.2 and Install CWM/TWRP Recovery

HTC recently rolled out Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean software update for the HTC One which runs Android v4.1.2 out of box. Along with Android 4.2.2 upgrade, the official software brings an array of features to the Sense 5 UI. The update also adds several notable enhancements and bug fixes.

How to factory reset the HTC One

A factory reset is a good way to fix some software related problems on your HTC One. This should however be one of your last resorts, there are often less intense methods to fix many of your Android problems. You can even just turn your phone off for a while and then restart it. Or remove the battery. These are also effective solutions.