Hey guys,
I am eligible for an upgrade with AT&T. I have the following questions:
Can I S-off my device?
Can I 'convert' it into a google play edition so it receives updates?
Thanks!
itismadhan said:
Hey guys,
I am eligible for an upgrade with AT&T. I have the following questions:
Can I S-off my device?
Can I 'convert' it into a google play edition so it receives updates?
Thanks!
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Yes
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708464
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708589
itismadhan said:
Hey guys,
I am eligible for an upgrade with AT&T. I have the following questions:
Can I S-off my device?
Can I 'convert' it into a google play edition so it receives updates?
Thanks!
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Yes, but you know rom's get updates too. Just saying, nice to be able to run sense and gpe.
an0ther said:
Yes, but you know rom's get updates too. Just saying, nice to be able to run sense and gpe.
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I don't know what you mean? You're saying you can dual boot GPE and Sense?
itismadhan said:
I don't know what you mean? You're saying you can dual boot GPE and Sense?
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If you do a full gpe conversion you can't just simply flash a sense ROM because they have different system partitions. Imo, It's better to just flash a gpe ROM that way you can quickly switch back and forth if you want.
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To go back to the original question. If you want full GPE conversion that can receive ota updates the link above will, providing you flash the stock recovery (a link to this is provided in the thread) What Otariq says is correct, it does actually convert your phone to a full GPE, partitions and all.
You can flash back to sense but there is a simple procedure you have to follow..
Depends what you prefer.
I am on the conversion and love it
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So, I'm about to send off my aluminum baby and be phone-less for a few days (booooo) to Sonic so he can java magic my phone (yaaaaaay!) and I see there are several ROMs based off CM at the moment. I'm curious if anyone is going to try to port the official GPE rom over to VZW? I want to basically turn my phone into GPE. I haven't seen anything from VZW about the official GPE version of the One yet. I know the Moto X has a GPE version but the only GPE I see on the google play site is GSM based. I thought I remembered reading VZW was getting the GPE version but haven't see anything about it since. If we're not going to get the official version I will most likely run andy's rom he posted. Has anyone heard any updates on the VZW GPE?
Cm 10.2
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BreakingVZW said:
So, I'm about to send off my aluminum baby and be phone-less for a few days (booooo) to Sonic so he can java magic my phone (yaaaaaay!) and I see there are several ROMs based off CM at the moment. I'm curious if anyone is going to try to port the official GPE rom over to VZW? I want to basically turn my phone into GPE. I haven't seen anything from VZW about the official GPE version of the One yet. I know the Moto X has a GPE version but the only GPE I see on the google play site is GSM based. I thought I remembered reading VZW was getting the GPE version but haven't see anything about it since. If we're not going to get the official version I will most likely run andy's rom he posted. Has anyone heard any updates on the VZW GPE?
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newt has the gpe from the unlocked version in the android development! but i think it is 4.2
abrego47 said:
newt has the gpe from the unlocked version in the android development! but i think it is 4.2
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Yeah I saw that. You're right, it's 4.2. Thanks for the response. I'll just use newt most likely when I get the phone back or just use CM. I didn't know if anyone saw anything about Verizon actually releasing a GPE version of the One or not. Was hoping they would so we could have the straight stock optimized for the device.
BreakingVZW said:
Yeah I saw that. You're right, it's 4.2. Thanks for the response. I'll just use newt most likely when I get the phone back or just use CM. I didn't know if anyone saw anything about Verizon actually releasing a GPE version of the One or not. Was hoping they would so we could have the straight stock optimized for the device.
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not to hijack, but along these lines - how would I go about getting the stock android lockscreen? I much prefer the ring to the sense lockscreen...
crazyg0od33 said:
not to hijack, but along these lines - how would I go about getting the stock android lockscreen? I much prefer the ring to the sense lockscreen...
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On previous versions of Sense, you simply delete or rename HTCLockScreen.apk to HTCLockScreen.bak and reboot.
I'm assuming the same still applies.
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santod040 said:
On previous versions of Sense, you simply delete or rename HTCLockScreen.apk to HTCLockScreen.bak and reboot.
I'm assuming the same still applies.
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does that require root?
crazyg0od33 said:
does that require root?
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Yes, modifying system files and apps always requires root.
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santod040 said:
Yes, modifying system files and apps always requires root.
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Since the kernel allows /system to only be read-only, what is the best way to do this?
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Hi! I ask this question because im not sure of which tutorial to follow. I have a canadian Htc One M8 with Sense and I want to convert it to GPE edition. And if I dont like it, I want to easily put sense back. What is the best way to do it
Thanks
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xxjack3dxx said:
Hi! I ask this question because im not sure of which tutorial to follow. I have a canadian Htc One M8 with Sense and I want to convert it to GPE edition. And if I dont like it, I want to easily put sense back. What is the best way to do it
Thanks
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Just flash a gpe rom, there is no difference in converting it except you can't flash sense roms…. Doesn't really make "sense"
an0ther said:
Just flash a gpe rom, there is no difference in converting it except you can't flash sense roms…. Doesn't really make "sense"
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lotta conversion questions today
an0ther said:
Just flash a gpe rom, there is no difference in converting it except you can't flash sense roms…. Doesn't really make "sense"
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I haven't found a good tutorial for doing this. Everything always says "refer to this thread" or "use this guy's instructions" and there's always some uncertainty in the mix.
Do I need to s-off the device to install a gpe rom? Will I still get ota updates from google?
spiralspirit said:
I haven't found a good tutorial for doing this. Everything always says "refer to this thread" or "use this guy's instructions" and there's always some uncertainty in the mix.
Do I need to s-off the device to install a gpe rom? Will I still get ota updates from google?
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Unlock bootloader
Flash twrp recovery
Backup stock system in twrp
Download gpe Rom. I like sinless
Flash Rom.
Soff not needed but can be handy in the future and you should get it while you can. You will not get ota from Google but all the good developers release updates quickly
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but I lose my warranty at HTC's whim because I need to register at the htcdev site, right?
an0ther said:
Unlock bootloader
Flash twrp recovery
Backup stock system in twrp
Download gpe Rom. I like sinless
Flash Rom.
Soff not needed but can be handy in the future and you should get it while you can. You will not get ota from Google but all the good developers release updates quickly
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spiralspirit said:
but I lose my warranty at HTC's whim because I need to register at the htcdev site, right?
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You gotta pay to play. You could use towel root, and sunshine which you don't have to register, but you will still be soff and they are not dumb
I have a rooted / unlocked M8 with the stock AT&T ROM and just want to get the Google version on it (IE: no damn bloatware)
Is there an easy way to do that? I keep reading very confusing / conflicting posts.
hattrickinc said:
I have a rooted / unlocked M8 with the stock AT&T ROM and just want to get the Google version on it (IE: no damn bloatware)
Is there an easy way to do that? I keep reading very confusing / conflicting posts.
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just flash a gpe ROM first. there's a ruu to convert and a long road back to sense.( not that hard IMO ) but just try it out. there's a stock, and 2 very good modded ones.
Which one do you like the best?
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Which one do you like the best?
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I did the conversion. I use gravitybox and other stuff for mods. I like my phone to be original, but pretty much stock. can't really compare roms against forum rules.
rbouza1 said:
I did the conversion. I use gravitybox and other stuff for mods. I like my phone to be original, but pretty much stock. can't really compare roms against forum rules.
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Is there any other benefit to doing a full gpe conversion other than receiving OTAs?
Heisenberg420 said:
Is there any other benefit to doing a full gpe conversion other than receiving OTAs?
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IMO , faster than sense, cleaner look. you will have matching firmware which reduces problems
does anyone have stock gpe 4.4.4 without having to convert. thanks
jmcandrews83 said:
does anyone have stock gpe 4.4.4 without having to convert. thanks
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2706441
I need to find a stock rom for the Google Play Edition version of the M8, but after searching for several hours, I found nothing. Currently, I'm running a buggy version of CyanogenMod 11. Nearly every post I find on Google or xda pertains to the Sense One M8, does anyone know where to find a rom or how to restore back to stock GPE?
Any help would be appreciated!
Lol is there such a thing as a stable CM rom?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708589
HTC One M8
Elisha said:
Lol is there such a thing as a stable CM rom?
HTC One M8
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Yeah, I've learned my lesson, don't do CM unless I'm out of manufacture updates lol.
So I do see the RUU file linked above, but is it possible to just flash a normal GPE rom in TWRP? I haven't s-off(ed) the phone and it'd be great if I could just reflash, just like most roms.
evandunkel said:
Yeah, I've learned my lesson, don't do CM unless I'm out of manufacture updates lol.
So I do see the RUU file linked above, but is it possible to just flash a normal GPE rom in TWRP? I haven't s-off(ed) the phone and it'd be great if I could just reflash, just like most roms.
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sinless rom is a very good gpe based rom that you can flash with twrp
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2709397
BR7fan said:
sinless rom is a very good gpe based rom that you can flash with twrp
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2709397
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Thanks, I'll give it a shot! I really should have added this to the original post, but I'm hoping to get stock with a TWRP flash (which may not easily possible from the looks of it) so I can upgrade when Google blesses us with the Lollipop OTA update.
evandunkel said:
Thanks, I'll give it a shot! I really should have added this to the original post, but I'm hoping to get stock with a TWRP flash (which may not easily possible from the looks of it) so I can upgrade when Google blesses us with the Lollipop OTA update.
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That GPE Conversion is very easy to do. Take your time read carefully and you'll be on your way to lollipop heaven. Its a lot easier than it looks,trust me.
BR7fan said:
That GPE Conversion is very easy to do. Take your time read carefully and you'll be on your way to lollipop heaven. Its a lot easier than it looks,trust me.
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I could try it this weekend. I'm just a bit reluctant because it seems like such an easy thing to get, yet there aren't any real GPE stock roms as far as I can see. Also I'm not too enthusiastic about paying for s-off. I know from testing a few months ago that firewater doesn't work on my device which just leaves Sunshine s-off for $25
evandunkel said:
I suppose I could try it this weekend. I'm just a bit reluctant because it seems like such an easy thing to get, yet there aren't any real GPE stock roms as far as I can see. Also I'm not too enthusiastic about paying for s-off. I know from testing a few months ago that firewater doesn't work on my device which just leaves Sunshine s-off for $25
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Gotta pay to play bro
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Gotta pay to play bro
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I suppose so. Coming from the GS3 it seems pretty silly that there's no return from flashing a rom lol.
I'll hold out for doing the s-off + RUU and use another rom like sinless until we see if Lollipop gets sent out as a flashable update or full install zip (or, of course, if someone comes across a flashable stock image in the mean time). Thanks everyone for the help so far!
For anyone with the same problem, I've found the original One M8 images! GPE stock rom image can be found here: http://www.htcdev.com/devcenter/downloads
Make sure to choose the One M8 Google Play Edition under the devices dropdown, then you'll find the stock images below.
*Edit* These must be built from the source code.
Hey guys, I saw a thread a while back and I can't find it now but it was a method to get AOSP onto the VZW HTC 10. It involved adding some files into the radio or firmware or something along those lines. If anyone could point me to that thread or a tutorial on getting AOSP on my VZW 10 that would be awesome. Thanks!
pettigrew95 said:
Hey guys, I saw a thread a while back and I can't find it now but it was a method to get AOSP onto the VZW HTC 10. It involved adding some files into the radio or firmware or something along those lines. If anyone could point me to that thread or a tutorial on getting AOSP on my VZW 10 that would be awesome. Thanks!
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-htc-10/how-to/guide-aosp-roms-booting-vzw-10-via-t3487903
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-htc-10/how-to/guide-aosp-roms-booting-vzw-10-via-t3487903
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Do I have to re-flash firmware or anything if I want to go back to LeeDroid or something like that?
pettigrew95 said:
Do I have to re-flash firmware or anything if I want to go back to LeeDroid or something like that?
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No idea, better off asking in that thread.
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Do I have to re-flash firmware or anything if I want to go back to LeeDroid or something like that?
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Tarima said:
No idea, better off asking in that thread.
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You no longer have to do this. I fixed earlier this week. Just flash it!
Why do we need to b soff for aosp what's the cause for this I wanna run aosp but do not wanna pay to soff if was free to soff I'd already have it done
kushman said:
Why do we need to b soff for aosp what's the cause for this I wanna run aosp but do not wanna pay to soff if was free to soff I'd already have it done
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S-off is needed if have a Verizon 10, it's the only way of flashing anything on it as Verizon disables bootloader unlocking by default on their devices.
But even sprint says have to be soff and do a firmware with no radio then u can use aosp I'm on sprint I just say that every aosp for spr and vzw need soff
kushman said:
But even sprint says have to be soff and do a firmware with no radio then u can use aosp I'm on sprint I just say that every aosp for spr and vzw need soff
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This was fixed just a few days ago, see post #5 above. @tabp0le found a solution for the firmware problem affecting Sprint/Verizon users. S-off/modified firmware is no longer required. All ROMs built after April 28 should boot for all users thanks to https://review.lineageos.org/#/c/170030/
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Really???!!!! Thanks I'm going to give a run when I have a pc again incase anything goes wrong
The Fer-Shiz-Nizzle said:
This was fixed just a few days ago, see post #5 above. @tabp0le found a solution for the firmware problem affecting Sprint/Verizon users. S-off/modified firmware is no longer required. All ROMs built after April 28 should boot for all users thanks to https://review.lineageos.org/#/c/170030/
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