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HI,
I just bought an unlock htc m8 no branding any where. I unlocked the bootloader and flash a custom recovery but when I tried to root the phone something went wrong because I'm stuck on the boot screen and it would not go past it. I have been looking every where how to fix it, I don't have a nandroid back up and don't know which one to look for. Is there a way to restore it back to normal? I also tried flashing a custom rom but it gets stuck in the same place.
please help.
thanks.
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.16.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 0.89.20.0328_3
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main:
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno:
(bootloader) imei:
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 99000429865069
(bootloader) product: m8_wlv
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B20000
(bootloader) cidnum: LRA__001
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 0a41237a
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
fgarcia10 said:
HI,
I just bought an unlock htc m8 no branding any where. I unlocked the bootloader and flash a custom recovery but when I tried to root the phone something went wrong because I'm stuck on the boot screen and it would not go past it. I have been looking every where how to fix it, I don't have a nandroid back up and don't know which one to look for. Is there a way to restore it back to normal? I also tried flashing a custom rom but it gets stuck in the same place.
please help.
thanks.
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.16.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 0.89.20.0328_3
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main:
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno:
(bootloader) imei:
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 99000429865069
(bootloader) product: m8_wlv
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B20000
(bootloader) cidnum: LRA__001
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 0a41237a
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
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Have you flashed a custom recovery on the device? If yes, just try to restore a nandroid back from @Mr Hofs thread and your phone will be fine
Problem is, I don't think there is any nandroid backups available for his device LRA__001. First time I've seen that CID mentioned. Going by MID doesn't help much either, I think the Verizon has the same MID. Going by the "product: m8_wlv" it also indicates Verizon. I do see that he's on AT&T on his profile though but...
Being stuck on bootloader screen for 10minutes or more won't be surprising at all if he flashed a 2.xx.xxx.x firmware based custom ROM instead of a 1.xx.xxx.x version. Need to upgrade firmware in order to do that.
You don't happen to recall what version software your device ran?
Hi, I had the 2.7 TWRP recovery but found the 2.8.0.6 works better. I was able to flash PA ROM and it is working now. Plus now is rooted and S-off and super CID.
The phone has no branding and bought from amazon as unlock from factory. But is funny you mention Verizon has similar IDs because when I plug the phone to HTC sync the first splash screen shows Verizon wireless assistant and then go to the normal HTC one.
I tried the latest HD ROM and it was force closing a lot so I think the firmware is 1.... Something. I want to upgrade but don't know which one to get. Maybe I should look on the Verizon forum, thanks for letting me know that.
I spoke with developer support at HTC and they told me they will help restore to stock and escalated the call. I will let you know if they do help.
Thanks for the replies.
fgarcia10 said:
Hi, I had the 2.7 TWRP recovery but found the 2.8.0.6 works better. I was able to flash PA ROM and it is working now. Plus now is rooted and S-off and super CID.
The phone has no branding and bought from amazon as unlock from factory. But is funny you mention Verizon has similar IDs because when I plug the phone to HTC sync the first splash screen shows Verizon wireless assistant and then go to the normal HTC one.
I tried the latest HD ROM and it was force closing a lot so I think the firmware is 1.... Something. I want to upgrade but don't know which one to get. Maybe I should look on the Verizon forum, thanks for letting me know that.
I spoke with developer support at HTC and they told me they will help restore to stock and escalated the call. I will let you know if they do help.
Thanks for the replies.
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Honestly if its that much of a hassle, you should stick with something safe, Change the MID and CID to a Dev Edition/Europe, to do a full convert and you wont have to worry about the LRA_001. If you do those 2 steps the the OTA will be automatic as follows.
Else just flash a custom recovery, wipe data/cache and so and restore with one of the TWRP backups posted around here and you'll be good to go :good:
Cool I will try that. I did not know that.
fgarcia10 said:
Cool I will try that. I did not know that.
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Don't forget though, best steps as follow, change MID, CID, restore via TWRP backup. If youre in Europe then change the MID to EUR, but the CID change it to super CID. Youve gotten past the hardest part which is the SOFF so everything is a breeze from there on out.
You won't lose your internal data if you do any of the following steps but dumping them on your SD card would be safe too.
I had an SG manufactured one, and the OTA came out pretty weird, was an unbranded one too. changed it to Dev/Unlocked MID and the super CID, downloaded the B_US002 TWRP dump thats posted here and restored that. Might want to download the OTA too aswell would save massive time after the first 159MB ota.
Awesome. Thanks!
was any one here ever able to get things working?
i am on LRA__001 and got my radio to stop working, no phone signals
contacted HTC dev and they provided me a zip, flashing that didn't help much, still no signals and can't boot into stock recovery.
seems like i've flashed the wrong hboot or something that's causing everything to be flashed on wrong partition addresses.
any help ?
fgarcia10 said:
HI,
I just bought an unlock htc m8 no branding any where. I unlocked the bootloader and flash a custom recovery but when I tried to root the phone something went wrong because I'm stuck on the boot screen and it would not go past it. I have been looking every where how to fix it, I don't have a nandroid back up and don't know which one to look for. Is there a way to restore it back to normal? I also tried flashing a custom rom but it gets stuck in the same place.
please help.
thanks.
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.16.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 0.89.20.0328_3
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main:
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno:
(bootloader) imei:
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 99000429865069
(bootloader) product: m8_wlv
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B20000
(bootloader) cidnum: LRA__001
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 0a41237a
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
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hey
were you able to get it working ?
do you still have that phone?
i need some help
genious_t said:
hey
were you able to get it working ?
do you still have that phone?
i need some help
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This isn't the same issue as the OP. You flashed the wrong firmware which is much more serious. This thread isn't relevant to your issue, in addition to being over a year old (which also most likely won't help your issue).
redpoint73 said:
This isn't the same issue as the OP. You flashed the wrong firmware which is much more serious. This thread isn't relevant to your issue, in addition to being over a year old (which also most likely won't help your issue).
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I am just trying to trace ppl with the same variant so I can request them to dump couple of partitions for me. and there is no relevant thread for this particular variant, some says it s bluegrass some says its verizon variant, but according to HTCDev its actually rural area variant.
genious_t said:
I am just trying to trace ppl with the same variant so I can request them to dump couple of partitions for me. and there is no relevant thread for this particular variant, some says it s bluegrass some says its verizon variant, but according to HTCDev its actually rural area variant.
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The LRA version is the LRA version. there's no question there. Its based on Verizon, but its not Verizon.
Sounds like you are trying to make up solutions. What you need is LRA firmware or RUU (RUU may not exist).
redpoint73 said:
The LRA version is the LRA version. there's no question there. Its based on Verizon, but its not Verizon.
Sounds like you are trying to make up solutions. What you need is LRA firmware or RUU (RUU may not exist).
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i've got complete RUU from HTCDev to flash via hboot, did flash that but lost the IMEI and baseband version under settings > about, however the getvar all is still showing that information. so just trying to figure out what went wrong. either something is missing in what they have provided. or the hboot version is mismatching.
read bout the boot process and got to know that hboot reads IMEI and baseband while booting up and holds into some shared memory variables which later read by kernel.
just trying to figure out things and also looking for somebody who can provide dumps so i can try flashing them.
genious_t said:
i've got complete RUU from HTCDev to flash via hboot, did flash that but lost the IMEI and baseband version under settings > about, however the getvar all is still showing that information. so just trying to figure out what went wrong. either something is missing in what they have provided. or the hboot version is mismatching.
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You flashed a hacked Verizon RUU. Its not the LRA RUU, and its also not an official RUU.
redpoint73 said:
You flashed a hacked Verizon RUU. Its not the LRA RUU, and its also not an official RUU.
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No I explained them my case and they asked to couple of days time and then they provided a zip file to flash via hboot. They claimed that they have prepared this file especially for me. I flashed that file. It was 5.0.1 with almost all the images.
One thing that I doubt is that the hboot is not updated since the android-info.txt says hbootpreupdate=12 and my getvar says 11 so just wondering whether it was updated or not.
Also I dumped mmcblk0p3 (board-info) and I can see my IMEI there too.
Just don't know where to nock my head
genious_t said:
hey
were you able to get it working ?
do you still have that phone?
i need some help
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I did get it to work again, HTC help me to get it back to stock. I still have the phone. They send me the files to restore it.
genious_t said:
No I explained them my case and they asked to couple of days time and then they provided a zip file to flash via hboot. They claimed that they have prepared this file especially for me. I flashed that file. It was 5.0.1 with almost all the images.
One thing that I doubt is that the hboot is not updated since the android-info.txt says hbootpreupdate=12 and my getvar says 11 so just wondering whether it was updated or not.
Also I dumped mmcblk0p3 (board-info) and I can see my IMEI there too.
Just don't know where to nock my head
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they send me the wrong files a couple of times. But they did get me the right one at the end. it seems you have the same problem I did. I still the hboot file and the system image. The hboot zip should be installed on download mode and the system image should be rename to OP6BIMG.zip and put in the sd card and re-start the phone in bootloader and let the zip install itself. It takes a long time but it worked. I have the files in my google drive I don't mind sharing it.
fgarcia10 said:
they send me the wrong files a couple of times. But they did get me the right one at the end. it seems you have the same problem I did. I still the hboot file and the system image. The hboot zip should be installed on download mode and the system image should be rename to OP6BIMG.zip and put in the sd card and re-start the phone in bootloader and let the zip install itself. It takes a long time but it worked. I have the files in my google drive I don't mind sharing it.
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In my case they gave up, the guy said it can still be fixed but I don't know what to do.
Would you be able to share the stuff that worked for you ?
genious_t said:
In my case they gave up, the guy said it can still be fixed but I don't know what to do.
Would you be able to share the stuff that worked for you ?
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw_sCYzL1RITbGkzRExWTmU1d1U/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw_sCYzL1RITN0ttSVBZZ3VUYkk/view?usp=sharing
Hi,
Over the past days I have been wanting to update my phone to lollipop because I have kitkat currently and in the process of trying to get an ota update I realised that my phone had a SuperCid which blocked ota updates so I decided to use an ruu to update it instead, I ran the ruu and it told me that my MID did not match the firmware I tried to flash. So I went on to the terminal app on android and typed in "getprop ro.mid" and it said my MID is 0P6B52000 and when I tried to look up a RUU for that MID I couldn't find any. I thought that as long you are s-off and had super cid you could flash any Rom regardless the MID or Carrier ID. So at the moment I'm stuck, I really don't know how I can update my phone because I don't know what RUU to flash for my MID number. The phone was originally my brothers but I don't know where he got it.
So to break it down,
How can I get my phone to lollipop?
What RUU can I use for my MID?
I have a locked boot loader and s-off.
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I did a quick search, but I couldn't figure out which carrier that MID belongs to. However, the fact that your RUU grumbled on MID is important, because if it is a CDMA phone (Verizon or Sprint in the US), then you need to be very careful about what you load on it. Loading GSM firmware on a CDMA device will at best break it, and possibly brick it.
Also, SuperCID doesn't really do much anymore, and it blocks OTA updates. I'd suggest you change the CID/MID to match the carrier/RUU or nandroid you need, then leave it alone. It's possible you could update without doing anything other than merely changing it's CID back and taking the OTA.
Unfortunately, you don't really have enough info in your post to properly answer your question.
jshamlet said:
I did a quick search, but I couldn't figure out which carrier that MID belongs to. However, the fact that your RUU grumbled on MID is important, because if it is a CDMA phone (Verizon or Sprint in the US), then you need to be very careful about what you load on it. Loading GSM firmware on a CDMA device will at best break it, and possibly brick it.
Also, SuperCID doesn't really do much anymore, and it blocks OTA updates. I'd suggest you change the CID/MID to match the carrier/RUU or nandroid you need, then leave it alone. It's possible you could update without doing anything other than merely changing it's CID back and taking the OTA.
Unfortunately, you don't really have enough info in your post to properly answer your question.
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I believe I have a Sprint HTC one m8 but I don't have the MID or the original CID which I can change too. Is it possible for me to change to like an eu CID and any other CID or does it just have to be a Sprint one.
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jesster2k10 said:
I believe I have a Sprint HTC one m8 but I don't have the MID or the original CID which I can change too. Is it possible for me to change to like an eu CID and any other CID or does it just have to be a Sprint one.
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post a "fastboot getvar all" (excluding IMEI, MEID, and s/n), that will show you & us the proper information; and don't try to flash EU (GSM) stuff on a Sprint or Verizon phone, you wont like the outcome
jesster2k10 said:
I believe I have a Sprint HTC one m8 but I don't have the MID
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I'm confused, you said in the top post the MID is 0P6B52000?
Not sure, that MID is not familar to me, either. But it seems to be some variation of the China MID, based on the following: http://droider.eu/2014/09/20/htc-one-m8-models/
But you really do need to get and post the getvar output, as requested in the previous response. The product name will also give us a clue what version you have (M8_ul, M8_whl, etc.), among other useful pieces of getvar data.
Be sure to delete your IMEI and serial number when posting getvar output, as these are personal data.
redpoint73 said:
I'm confused, you said in the top post the MID is 0P6B52000?
Not sure, that MID is not familar to me, either. But it seems to be some variation of the China MID, based on the following: http://droider.eu/2014/09/20/htc-one-m8-models/
But you really do need to get and post the getvar output, as requested in the previous response. The product name will also give us a clue what version you have (M8_ul, M8_whl, etc.), among other useful pieces of getvar data.
Be sure to delete your IMEI and serial number when posting getvar output, as these are personal data.
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I meant I didn't know the stock Sprint MID but I found it out.
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jesster2k10 said:
I meant I didn't know the stock Sprint MID but I found it out.
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Code:
fastboot getvar all
nkk71 said:
Code:
fastboot getvar all
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(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.16.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.00.20.0120
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 1.54.651.8
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) product: m8_whl
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B52000
(bootloader) cidnum: 11111111
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: off
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: ab0efa49
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
That's what I got I removed the info and serial number.
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jesster2k10 said:
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.16.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.00.20.0120 <-- looks like aliexpress
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 1.54.651.8 <-- "looks" like Sprint
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) product: m8_whl <-- "looks" like Sprint
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B52000 <-- looks like aliexpress
(bootloader) cidnum: 11111111
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: off
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: ab0efa49 <-- unsure, have to check the RUU
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
That's what I got I removed the info and serial number.
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I'm going to check the Sprint 1.54.651.8 RUU (going to take some time though), but honestly this looks like aliexpress phone with a weird radio
Some similar threads:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-htc-one-m8/help/firmware-hboot-version-htc-m8-t3064346
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-htc-one-m8/help/urgent-basis-1-00-20-0120-band-t3065648
Think you should be very careful what you try to flash, and I would highly recommend you analyze and pull the existing partitions to your PC because it seems that radio/phone is "different"
Just FYI, a real Sprint phone would be:
modelid: 0P6B70000
cidnum: SPCS_001
.
nkk71 said:
I'm going to check the Sprint 1.54.651.8 RUU (going to take some time though), but honestly this looks like aliexpress phone with a weird radio
Some similar threads:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-htc-one-m8/help/firmware-hboot-version-htc-m8-t3064346
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-htc-one-m8/help/urgent-basis-1-00-20-0120-band-t3065648
Think you should be very careful what you try to flash, and I would highly recommend you analyze and pull the existing partitions to your PC because it seems that radio/phone is "different"
Just FYI, a real Sprint phone would be:
modelid: 0P6B70000
cidnum: SPCS_001
.
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I just asked my brother where he got the phone and he said on his trip to China so that can explain the aliexpress things. I already have the originial cid and MID for the phone. I don't really know what you mean by the radio on the phone. Do you have any RUU's I could flash or how can I analyse the ruu?
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jesster2k10 said:
I just asked my brother where he got the phone and he said on his trip to China so that can explain the aliexpress things. I already have the originial cid and MID for the phone. I don't really know what you mean by the radio on the phone. Do you have any RUU's I could flash or how can I analyse the ruu?
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RUUs need to be decrypted, so i'm downloading the one with the supposedly same version as you are on to compare.... it'll take time though, cause my internet speed is slow.
But from a brief look at the other thread(s) (I didnt read all of it or whether it got solved), anybody that flashed the "real" Sprint firmware/RUU ended up with:
after i flash radio, phone is rebooting often. sim card not working
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That's why I wanted to give you a heads up, so you don't end up with a useless phone
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@jesster2k10
I just looked at the official Sprint RUU:
Code:
modelid: 0P6B70000
cidnum: SPCS_001
mainver: 1.54.651.8
the hboot version is the same as yours: ab0efa49
BUT the radio in there is: 1.05.20.0321_2
whereas yours is 1.00.20.0120
adding that this seems to be some Chinese variant, and seeing other threads with "SIM card no longer working", I would find it very risky flashing this phone, because it seems the radio/modem are peculiar to that device and not compatible with the regular Sprint one.... as witnessed in the other threads. (which by the way, are all still looking for the radio, possibly even modem and other partitions).
So I guess two choices:
1- leave the phone as is
2- do a complete analysis of the partition layout and pull every partition off the phone, and compare them to regular Sprint see what matches and what doesn't
then you could try flashing, but will probably need to avoid the radio
Obviously option 2, is quite a bit of a process, so don't know if it's worth the hassle, nor how successful it will be
.
My phones acting up and I really want to update it tis such a shame ?
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hello guys i have an AT&T rooted htc one m8 with android 4.4.4, I once got my phone with s-off and updated to an official rom but now is s-on (still rooted) but i want to try an OS that can make a use of the band (3G 900MHz and 4G 1800MHz) because the rom i have from AT&T doesn't have the 3G 900MHz so my phone is either "4g" and "E" i don't have any 3g or h+
so can i install another (EMEA or ASIA OS) so i can get this bands working and all this by S-ON
(I live in venezuela so i can't buy the 25$ sunshine thing even if i have money because the government wont give us a dime to buy things in usd *sigh*)
You should update your firmware/OS to 4.28.502.2 first before you try other thing.
You can read How-To and link to RUU 4.28.502.2 here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2751432
Then after, you can install TWRP 2.8.7.0 and make backup of your current ROM then try install other ROM and see whether you'll get what you want.
I remember I tried AT&T radio on my Asia WWE ROM, I don't have problem with 3G
i think i cant because I need to flash a different radio and i need to be S-OFF
This is a direct continuation of the thread you started here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/modify-set-band-htc-one-m8-att-t3286190
You should not have started a new thread. This just confuses those trying to help, and will lead to you getting confused also.
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mabf000 said:
but i want to try an OS that can make a use of the band (3G 900MHz and 4G 1800MHz) because the rom i have from AT&T doesn't have the 3G 900MHz
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OS has nothing to do with band support.
You are confusing the term "firmware" with OS. Please erase from your brain that these 2 things are the same. On this device, "firmware" refers to specific partitions, separate from the OS (ROM). Firmware (specifically the radio baseband, which is contained in firmware) has nothing to do with the OS (ROM). Changing the OS will not change your band support.
I already told you how to change the firmware in your other thread. Now it sounds like you are trying to do something different. Although its not clear, since you have jumped to a new thread.
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mabf000 said:
I once got my phone with s-off and updated to an official rom but now is s-on (still rooted)
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The only way the phone would have been made s-on again (after being s-off) is if you changed it manually.
Something doesn't make sense here. Are you sure it was s-off?
Do a fastboot getvar all, and post the output (delete IMEI and serial number before posting, as these are personal info).
mabf000 said:
so can i install another (EMEA or ASIA OS) so i can get this bands working and all this by S-ON
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I already stated in your other thread, that s-off is required to change band support. Why are you asking if you can do it s-on? Obviously, the answer is NO.
This is one of the reasons you need to stick to one thread, and not make new ones for the same exact questions/issue.
mabf000 said:
(I live in venezuela so i can't buy the 25$ sunshine thing even if i have money because the government wont give us a dime to buy things in usd *sigh*)
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What does the government have to do with making a small credit card purchase?
When you make a credit card purchase, it gets automatically converted to your local currency. Currency is currency, the purchase doesn't have to be made in US dollars.
One note - if the phone was ever S-off'ed via Sunshine, it may still have a valid device license. You might just try running Sunshine again and see if it asks for payment.
redpoint73 said:
This is a direct continuation of the thread you started here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/modify-set-band-htc-one-m8-att-t3286190
You should not have started a new thread. This just confuses those trying to help, and will lead to you getting confused also.
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OS has nothing to do with band support.
You are confusing the term "firmware" with OS. Please erase from your brain that these 2 things are the same. On this device, "firmware" refers to specific partitions, separate from the OS (ROM). Firmware (specifically the radio baseband, which is contained in firmware) has nothing to do with the OS (ROM). Changing the OS will not change your band support.
I already told you how to change the firmware in your other thread. Now it sounds like you are trying to do something different. Although its not clear, since you have jumped to a new thread.
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The only way the phone would have been made s-on again (after being s-off) is if you changed it manually.
Something doesn't make sense here. Are you sure it was s-off?
Do a fastboot getvar all, and post the output (delete IMEI and serial number before posting, as these are personal info).
I already stated in your other thread, that s-off is required to change band support. Why are you asking if you can do it s-on? Obviously, the answer is NO.
This is one of the reasons you need to stick to one thread, and not make new ones for the same exact questions/issue.
What does the government have to do with making a small credit card purchase?
When you make a credit card purchase, it gets automatically converted to your local currency. Currency is currency, the purchase doesn't have to be made in US dollars.
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yeah im sorry to open a new thread to this i was very confused,
now this is what i get to the fastboot getvar all
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: [email protected]
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main:
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul_ca
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B12000
(bootloader) cidnum: CWS__001
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 56f9ae32
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
all: Done!
finished. total time: 0.049s
i think my phone never was S-OFF i was thinking about it and i never did it before, i think the only way to get all my bands working is getting the phone s-off and flash it anothe radio version, and i dont know what happens when im trying to install the AT&T rom from htc website cuz RUU always gives me an error, I cant get supercid it gives me an error so i think all my problems are because im s-on =(
and i want to buy the license to sunshine but in venezuela that's almost impossible, you should read more about venezuela government right now its insane
mabf000 said:
i think my phone never was S-OFF i was thinking about it and i never did it before
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This isn't something you should "think" or not. It either was s-off by sunshine, or it was never s-off. You need to get your facts straight, and provide the correct information, otherwise nobody here can do a thing to help you.
mabf000 said:
i think the only way to get all my bands working is getting the phone s-off and flash it anothe radio version,
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I've already stated definitively and emphatically, that you can only change band support (flash another radio) with s-off.
I don't understand why you continue to question this, or say "I think". Its irrelavent what you "think", what I've told you is fact.
I'm sorry if I sound annoyed; since, well . . . I am annoyed. But I have little patience for folks that can't follow instructions, or accept simple advice given to them.
mabf000 said:
i dont know what happens when im trying to install the AT&T rom from htc website cuz RUU always gives me an error, I cant get supercid it gives me an error so i think all my problems are because im s-on =(
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RUU runs fine with s-on. Its designed for stock devices.
On the bootloader screen, does it say LOCKED, UNLOCKED, or RELOCKED near the top of the screen?
Although the RUU will just update the OS version, it is not going to change the band support.
mabf000 said:
and i want to buy the license to sunshine but in venezuela that's almost impossible, you should read more about venezuela government right now its insane
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I'm not interested in the details. Either its possible or not possible to buy a sunshine license. I don't know what "almost impossible" means.
The sunshine devs are usually willing to accept alternate payment methods (such as buying a gift card); due to difficulties paying in some countries. If you want to change band support, I'd suggest contact the sunshine team, and see what they can do with you.
Otherwise, stop fantasizing there is a way to change band support with s-on; since its not possible.
redpoint73 said:
RUU runs fine with s-on. Its designed for stock devices.
On the bootloader screen, does it say LOCKED, UNLOCKED, or RELOCKED near the top of the screen?
Although the RUU will just update the OS version, it is not going to change the band support.
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it says *** UNLOCKED ***
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: [email protected]
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main:
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul_ca
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B12000
(bootloader) cidnum: CWS__001
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 56f9ae32
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
all: Done!
finished. total time: 0.041s
i downloaded the latest RUU from htc website to my at&t and I always get error 155
mabf000 said:
it says *** UNLOCKED ***
i downloaded the latest RUU from htc website to my at&t and I always get error 155
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As you should. With s-on, you need to relock the bootloader in order to RUU. Relock the bootloader with fastboot command:
fastboot oem lock
After you RUU, you can unlock the bootloader again (if you wish) either by using the unlock bin code from the first time you unlocked; which doesn't always work, so many folks have had to just go through HTCDev.com to get a new bin code.
Then install TWRP, root, etc.
Also, there was no need to post your getvar data again. It wasn't asked for, it doesn't contain the bootloader status (which is why I asked for it separately) and unless anything has changed (doesn't appear so) its just redundant. Most folks here are actually good at reading what has already been posted.
thank you so much and Im really sorry if I annoyed you, im really a noob with all of this
mabf000 said:
thank you so much
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There' s a button for that.
mabf000 said:
Im really sorry if I annoyed you, im really a noob with all of this
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No worries. Just try to post more carefully in the future. Take a moment to think if its really necessary to create a new post, ask the same question you just asked, or post the same info you just post. In most cases, the answer will be NO.
I can understand wanting to be sure about things, or wanting more opinions. But the way you went about it was all wrong.
redpoint73 said:
There' s a button for that.
No worries. Just try to post more carefully in the future. Take a moment to think if its really necessary to create a new post, ask the same question you just asked, or post the same info you just post. In most cases, the answer will be NO.
I can understand wanting to be sure about things, or wanting more opinions. But the way you went about it was all wrong.
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hi there again, ok i got my device s-off and change the cid to supercid and the mid to the at&t what is the next step to flash the radio to get all my bands working, you already say that the emea or the asian but i got lost there where i can find them and how can i flash it? need some help with that
mabf000 said:
hi there again, ok i got my device s-off and change the cid to supercid and the mid to the at&t
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What do you mean you changed the MID to AT&T? It was already the AT&T MID, since you have the AT&T device.
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What do you mean you changed the MID to AT&T? It was already the AT&T MID, since you have the AT&T device.
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yes i did notice that, so i didnt change the mid but i actually flash this ruu (RUU_M8_UL_L50_SENSE60_MR_HTC_Europe_4.16.401.10_Radio_1.25.214500021.06G_20.68.4196t.01_F_release_417003_signed)
thats the europe version (i think) but i cant get my at&t device to get 3g or h+
You're hopping back and forth between this thread, and the other one you started: http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/modify-set-band-htc-one-m8-att-t3286190/post64980222#post64980222
Makes it super confusing what the sequence of the steps you tried, latest current condition, and what is working and what is not.
Pick one thread, and stick to it. Do not bounce back and forth.
And here is another one that related - http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/red-triangle-trying-to-update-firmware-t3301484
Hello guys,
Months ago i bought an HTC One M8 on Aliexpress, it worked fine for a few days but suddently refused to detect my sd-card, so i managed to install a new rom (Android_Revolution_HD-One_M8_50.2_76b56b). Everything worked fine until a few days, when my phone was seemingly unrooted. So i decided to update to a newer version.
Then here we are, i downloaded dozens of roms but was unable to boot any rom i installed, im by far not an expert but i managed to use abd and fastboot to install twrp 3. I finally managed to install Cyanogen (cm-13.0-20151228-NIGHTLY-m8) but it didnt detecter either my SIM, IMEI and crashed all the time.
Now i'm running a nandroid backup with a Marshmallow Sense 7 rom i downloaded here: androidsage.com/2016/03/08/update-verizon-htc-one-m8-to-marshmallow-using-custom-files-ruu-ota using their firmware (m8MfirmwareTWRP3_0_0_1)
But it does not detect my sim card neither my IMEI
The phone is S-OFF with TWRP-3, supercid, modified MID (from 0P6B20000 to 0P6B10000) and Official HBOOT
Code:
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.26.21331147A1.16G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 1.54.401.5
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) serialno: FA45XXXXXXXX
(bootloader) imei: 3587180XXXXXXXX
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 99000499686942
(bootloader) product: m8_wlv
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B10000
(bootloader) cidnum: 11111111
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: off
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 205bdca3
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
At my point i'm willing to install any rom as long as it works..
Thanks.
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The phone is S-OFF with TWRP-3, supercid, modified MID (from 0P6B20000 to 0P6B10000) and Official HBOOT[/B]
(bootloader) version-main: 1.54.401.5
(bootloader) product: m8_wlv
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MID 0P6B20000 and product ID m8_wlv are for the Verizon version (supports CDMA, in addition to GSM, but we call it the "CDMA version" here).
You flashed a Euro firmware 1.54.401.5 and bricked the radio. This is a known result of trying to flash non-CDMA firmware to the Verizon or Sprint M8 variants, which should never have been done.
The damage may be permanent. The most you can do is change back to the Verizon MID, and flash Verizon RUU, and pray it fixes the radio issue. http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-htc-one-m8/general/vzw-m8-master-ruu-firmware-collection-t2946473
If not, the radio is permanently bricked.
Thanks for the awnser
I can still flash the radio, does that mean its not bricked ? (im not familiar with android internal filesystem)
In case the phone is bricked, is changing the main motherboard a good idea (50€ on ebay), i also eard of jtag unbrick services
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So as you recommended, i installed a verizon rom, and this time it actually show my IMEI in settings :good:, and i launched adb shell to change my MID
Now it seems to "detect" my sim card, it ask for it but says "no service" and does not ask for the pin, does that mean the phone is carrier locked (some boxes are greyed out when i try to add APNs) ? In case it is, how can i safely unlock it, i'm from France and my carrier is Orange
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So as you recommended, i installed a verizon rom, and this time it actually show my IMEI in settings :good:, and i launched adb shell to change my MID
Now it seems to "detect" my sim card, it ask for it but says "no service" and does not ask for the pin, does that mean the phone is carrier locked (some boxes are greyed out when i try to add APNs) ? In case it is, how can i safely unlock it, i'm from France and my carrier is Orange
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You'll have to buy an Unlock code.
Also, the IMEI on your phone has been changed.
Verizon and Sprint IMEIs start with 99x, yours is starting with 35x to try and make it look like an international model.
Notice the meid still starts with 99, as the seller probably didn't bother or forgot to change it.
Sent from my HTC One_M8
phoeniiiix said:
So as you recommended, i installed a verizon rom, and this time it actually show my IMEI in settings :good:, and i launched adb shell to change my MID
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Try not to use the term "ROM" interchangeably with "RUU", as doing so may add unnecessary confusion to the discussion. They are different things. The RUU re-images all partitions, something like 41 partitions. Of which, the ROM is just one.
phoeniiiix said:
Now it seems to "detect" my sim card, it ask for it but says "no service" and does not ask for the pin, does that mean the phone is carrier locked (some boxes are greyed out when i try to add APNs) ? In case it is, how can i safely unlock it, i'm from France and my carrier is Orange
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The Verizon version is unlocked from the factory. So I'm suspicious whether a SIM unlock will actually work, or if its a function of the radio brick (improper firmware flash). I suppose trying to unlock is low risk, as long as you use a service that does not charge money if it doesn't work (as many of them have that policy).
I'm also not sure if a SIM unlock will work, if the IMEI has been hacked (as the previous user pointed out).
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phoeniiiix said:
In case the phone is bricked, is changing the main motherboard a good idea (50€ on ebay), i also eard of jtag unbrick services
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Either may be an option. But changing the motherboard yourself is not that easy, and I don't personally recommend it unless you are very experienced and comfortable doing such things. I've seen more than a few reports of such repairs go badly on this device. Its fairly common to break something else while trying to "fix" the mobo.
A paid mobo or JTAG may be a better option.
Thanks a lot, using the RUU update you provided (0P6BIMG) i was able to fix it, you saved my phone i'm so glad =)
I have a 'new in the box' M8 that appears to be an AT&T UK model
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.22.21331147A1.29G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 3.28.401.9
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) serialno: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
(bootloader) imei: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul_ca
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B63000
(bootloader) cidnum: 11111111
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: off
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 205bdca3
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
OTA does not show any updates available (I am in the USA), and none of the RUU or ROM.zip files I can find for AT&T, unlocked, sense, Google, etc will run without failing.
Can anyone please walk help me find the necessary files, fix any settings already in the phone and walk me through updating/changing the phone to US AT&T or, preferably, Sense Marshmallow.
Thanks.
dale_j said:
I have a 'new in the box' M8 that appears to be an AT&T UK model
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I think you mean "US model" as there is no AT&T UK model.
dale_j said:
(bootloader) version-main: 3.28.401.9
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B63000
OTA does not show any updates available (I am in the USA), and none of the RUU or ROM.zip files I can find for AT&T, unlocked, sense, Google, etc will run without failing.
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I think your main problem is that your firmware number (3.28.401.9) doesn't jive with your model ID (0P6B63000), therefore preventing any OTA updates, or RUUs from being run.
dale_j said:
Can anyone please walk help me find the necessary files, fix any settings already in the phone and walk me through updating/changing the phone to US AT&T or, preferably, Sense Marshmallow.
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Is AT&T your carrier. And do you want the AT&T branded stock ROM, or no?
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You should also delete your IMEI and serial number from your post, as these are private info.
redpoint73 said:
I think you mean "US model" as there is no AT&T UK model.
I think your main problem is that your firmware number (3.28.401.9) doesn't jive with your model ID (0P6B63000), therefore preventing any OTA updates, or RUUs from being run.
Is AT&T your carrier. And do you want the AT&T branded stock ROM, or no?
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You should also delete your IMEI and serial number from your post, as these are private info.
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According to HTC's warranty site, the serial belongs to an AT&T phone from the UK/Europe.
My carrier is US AT&T through NET10, so I need the AT&T APN info, but would prefer either plain vanilla android or HTC's SENSE version, and can edit that info once the phone is running Marshmallow.
Following another thread here, I tried using adb shell to change the MID to 0p6b61000. The shell went to a $ prompt and not the # prompt the instructions called for. I tried 'us' as suggested and got a 'not found' response. I still tried the lengthy command listed, and got a restricted/locked/no permission/etc. (can't remember exact wording) response.
I joined HTC's DEV, so I could unlock the bootloader, and tried everything above and all the ROM files I have both as RRU and as ROM.zip on the SD card with the bootloader locked, unlocked and again with it relocked.
I did try editing out the serial and imei yesterday. I will try again after replying here.
I have an email into HTC's tech and so far no response from them.
Thanks again,
Dale
dale_j said:
According to HTC's warranty site, the serial belongs to an AT&T phone from the UK/Europe.
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Probably a mistake. No AT&T in UK or Europe. And your product code m8_ul_ca signifies AT&T US or US Developer's Edition.
Doesn't really matter, in any case.
dale_j said:
My carrier is US AT&T through NET10, so I need the AT&T APN info, but would prefer either plain vanilla android or HTC's SENSE version, and can edit that info once the phone is running Marshmallow.
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Based on that description, I'd suggest the US Developer's Edition RUU (6.12.1540.4). It is unbranded Sense, but already has the proper radio bands and APN setup for AT&T.
dale_j said:
Following another thread here, I tried using adb shell to change the MID to 0p6b61000. The shell went to a $ prompt and not the # prompt the instructions called for. I tried 'us' as suggested and got a 'not found' response. I still tried the lengthy command listed, and got a restricted/locked/no permission/etc. (can't remember exact wording) response.
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Is the phone rooted? It needs to be, to change the MID. I'm guessing that is why you aren't getting the # prompt.
dale_j said:
I joined HTC's DEV, so I could unlock the bootloader, and tried everything above and all the ROM files I have both as RRU and as ROM.zip on the SD card with the bootloader locked, unlocked and again with it relocked.
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If using the SD card install method, did you rename the RUU to 0P6BIMG.zip
With s-off, the RUUs will work whether the bootloader is locked or not. So it's kind of a waste of time changing it back and forth. I'd suggest leaving it unlocked, as that gives you the most options.
Also, most the Marshmallow RUUs for the US versions, have a weird requirement, where the firmware (hboot, radio, etc.) need to be updated, before the RUU will work.
So my suggestion would be:
1) Root and fix the MID to be AT&T/US Dev Edition
2) Flash the 6.12.1540.4 firmware from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/development/progress-fuu-m8-t2813792
3) Flash the 6.12.1540.4 RUU
What is the easiest/safest way to root my M8?
Thanks,
Dale
dale_j said:
What is the easiest/safest way to root my M8?
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With bootloader unlocked, flash TWRP 3.1.1 using fastboot. Then flash SuperSU 2.82 in TWRP.
https://twrp.me/devices/htconem8gsm.html
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/stable-2016-09-01supersu-v2-78-release-t3452703
Thank you for all the help.
I have Marshmallow DEV running on the new M8, but still have a couple questions and possible help issues.
Current getvar:
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.29.214500021.24_2G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 6.12.1540.4
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) serialno: xxxxxxxxxxxx
(bootloader) imei: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul_ca
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B12000
(bootloader) cidnum: BS_US002
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: off
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 76df2b54
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
Should the bootloader version still be the same and not a newer version?
Is there a newer DEV version? AT&T ver is 6.2.................. DEV is 6.1...............
Will there be any connection issues with the baseband not matching the 4.0.U605................... version in my original AT&T M8?
Will it matter that the security patch level on the original AT&T M8 is 2016-13-01 and the new (now DEV) M8 is 2015-12-01?
What is the best free app to transfer everything between the phones?
I tried HTC's builtin app, but custom ringtones, alarms, WiFi connections and PWs, custom wallpapers and about 60% of my phone contacts did not transfer. I ran the app twice.
I also could not get the NFC transfer to work. WiFi, BT and NFC were all on on both phones, however following the instructions on the screen (tap and hold backs together until sound signals) did nothing with several tries and holding them together in excess of 5 minutes.
Thanks again for all the help,
Dale
My responses below, in red font:
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Is there a newer DEV version? AT&T ver is 6.2.................. DEV is 6.1...............
No newer Dev Ed version. 6.12 is the last (final) one. I wouldn't have suggested it, if there was a newer one.
The difference in the numbering between Marshmallow AT&T versus Dev Ed is probably not too significant. Probably based on the same software base, just that AT&T takes so darned long to test and approve the updates (plus adding their branding and bloat), so it was one of the last MM updates to be released. In other words, not really a newer "version" in any significant way. Just released later.
Will there be any connection issues with the baseband not matching the 4.0.U605................... version in my original AT&T M8?
I wouldn't expect any. AT&T and Dev Ed are supposed to support the same bands. I've often wondered why AT&T version uses the strange baseband numbers (most other use 1.25, 1.29, etc.). But again, I suspect the actual differences are minimal or none.
Will it matter that the security patch level on the original AT&T M8 is 2016-13-01 and the new (now DEV) M8 is 2015-12-01?
Not sure if the patch date for the Dev Ed is correct. It would mean the patch level was almost a year old (when the RUU was released Dec. 2015), which is a bit excessive.
In the big picture, we are using Android versions with patch levels that are over a year old (unless you run an AOSP based custom ROM). So technically, there are more vulnerabilities (newer patch level is better). But how much difference this actually makes in practice is debatable.
In any case, I wouldn't personally run the AT&T stock ROM, just because it has a newer patch level (if that is what you are thinking). I personally hate the AT&T branding and crappy bloatware, it just wouldn't be worth it to me.
What is the best free app to transfer everything between the phones?
I tried HTC's builtin app, but custom ringtones, alarms, WiFi connections and PWs, custom wallpapers and about 60% of my phone contacts did not transfer. I ran the app twice.
I would recommend storing your contacts via Google. This way, it's on the cloud, and always backed up (automatically, and requires no additional action by you), and easily accessed. When you setup a new Android phone, and login to your Google account, your contacts will automagically just sync to the phone. It's one of the great things about Android. Doing it this way, might not be for everyone (for instance, you might have work and personal contact you like to keep separate). But I personally love it.
Files such as ringtones and wallpapers can be easily migrated. Literally, you can just copy and paste them. But you'll need an intermediary place to put them. Whether that be on a computer, cloud, etc. is up to you. It can be as simply as connected the "old" phone to a PC, copy/paste the desired files. Then connect the "new" phone to PC, and drag/drop the files to the correct locations.
WiFi connections and passwords, I don't usually migrate. I don't have that many of them, so I literally just enter them in again, when migrating to a new phone. Titanium Backup (requires root) and some other apps can migrate such data (as well as apps and app data).
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Thanks again.
That is largely what I was thinking/hoping.
I also hate bloatware, and wanted the DEV edition instead of a branded AT&T (or anyone else's) version.
Unrelated to this thread:
For what I do, I really like the M8, plus it is within my price range now that it is a few years old. Have you tried any of the custom Android 7 ROMs? If so, is there one you would recommend for the M8. I thought I would play around with the old phone and Nougat now that I have a good running phone again.
I love tinkering and challenges, so I am also going to try replacing the battery and charging port in the old phone. According to the couple YouTube videos I watched., it looks like it is well within the scope of my skill set.
Many thanks for your help with my M8, and any future help.
Dale
dale_j said:
Have you tried any of the custom Android 7 ROMs?
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I haven't. I have been mostly a Sense user on this device, therefore it's stuck on Marshmallow.
There is a thread in the M8 General forum section, discussing ROM recommendations. You might check that out.