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[Q] HTC One m8S-Off thru Firewater - firmware upgrade

Hi guys,
Just like to ask if I can just flash the latest firmware on my HTC one m8y without the need of relocking the bootloader / or thru OTA.
- shows as HTC_UL on my Bootloader / unlocked
- currently on s-off thru firewater.
- on Hboot 3.19
- firmware: 3.28.401.7
- on Supercid.
Could I just flash the firmware from any variant (preferably the one that has the latest? I have the htc m8y, isnt that an international variant? c

Being S-off you have the option to flash any firmware with the exception of CDMA firmware till you find what works for you. I would also like to mention you might want to get familiar with radio flashing as well

Czai24 said:
Hi guys,
Just like to ask if I can just flash the latest firmware on my HTC one m8y without the need of relocking the bootloader / or thru OTA.
- shows as HTC_UL on my Bootloader / unlocked
- currently on s-off thru firewater.
- on Hboot 3.19
- firmware: 3.28.401.7
- on Supercid.
Could I just flash the firmware from any variant (preferably the one that has the latest? I have the htc m8y, isnt that an international variant? c
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Truthfully, you don't need to upgrade. But if you really want to, you are s off and super cid. That's all you need for .9

xunholyx said:
Truthfully, you don't need to upgrade. But if you really want to, you are s off and super cid. That's all you need for .9
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I see, just preparing especially the lollipop update is coming. thanks!
Could just flash the firmware from an international version? cause I have an HTC m8y.

jball said:
Being S-off you have the option to flash any firmware with the exception of CDMA firmware till you find what works for you. I would also like to mention you might want to get familiar with radio flashing as well
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I did not see this post, just jumped on the last reply, lol thanks! I also have an idea on radio flashing, process is pretty similar to the one for the M7.
I appreciate it, some rom s needs an upgrade in firmware to flash (like ARHD) glad that I can flash firmware even if it's from a different variant. the HTC m8y is uncommon.

Correct sequence for converting from carrier locked ?

If I want to convert my carrier locked m8, Vodafone, to 401 unlocked, what is the correct steps and sequence ?
Am I right with this...
1. S-off with sunshine after taking out box AND before taking any ota updates.
2. Install custom recovery. (So I can flash stock 401 ROM)
3. Flash firmware that matches ROM
4. Flash stock recovery.
The only real doubts I have are the order of steps especially firmware and ROM.
Is it firmware or ROM first ?
Thanks
Sent from M8

Hi,
If it's a GSM phone, Here's the guide for it,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708567
Good luck!

Thanks for reply but it's not sim unlock I want. I want to convert it from Vodafone UK software to stock wwe, 401, system.
I know the steps, just wondering that I've got the correct sequence in my op.
It is gsm because it's a UK phone.
Thanks
Sent from M8

10rdan said:
Thanks for reply but it's not sim unlock I want. I want to convert it from Vodafone UK software to stock wwe, 401, system.
I know the steps, just wondering that I've got the correct sequence in my op.
It is gsm because it's a UK phone.
Thanks
Sent from M8
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the only drawback to doing the firmware after the rom is the rom will not have wifi on the old firmware
So the correct order is
unlock bootloader
flash custom recovery / root
s-off
flash firmware
flash rom
flash stock recovery
take updates

clsA said:
the only drawback to doing the firmware after the rom is the rom will not have wifi on the old firmware
So the correct order is
unlock bootloader
flash custom recovery / root
s-off
flash firmware
flash rom
flash stock recovery
take updates
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Ok, thanks. Just wanted it confirmed before I "melted" the phone.
Sent from M8

clsA said:
the only drawback to doing the firmware after the rom is the rom will not have wifi on the old firmware
So the correct order is
unlock bootloader
flash custom recovery / root
s-off
flash firmware
flash rom
flash stock recovery
take updates
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Been thinking about this, cause I like to have things clear before starting.
If I s-off with sunshine, because it will unlock bootloader without using HTCdev, then
1. Flash TWRP
2. Take nand
3. Then run this https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95784891001609293
4. Take any ota updates
Will that remove the need to flash 401 firmware, ROM and stock recovery as 3 individual processes ?
Thanks
Edit, will change cid to HTC__001 before running RUU.
Sent from M8

10rdan said:
Been thinking about this, cause I like to have things clear before starting.
If I s-off with sunshine, because it will unlock bootloader without using HTCdev, then
1. Flash TWRP
2. Take nand
3. Then run this https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95784891001609293
4. Take any ota updates
Will that remove the need to flash 401 firmware, ROM and stock recovery as 3 individual processes ?
Thanks
Edit, will change cid to HTC__001 before running RUU.
Sent from M8
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The RUU will certainly shorten the update process ...Running Sunshine to unlock the bootloader without Root could be a problem

clsA said:
The RUU will certainly shorten the update process ...Running Sunshine to unlock the bootloader without Root could be a problem
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Sunshine unlocked my bootloader ok with the m8 I'm using just now. Can't remember which hboot I was on at the time. Wasn't rooted, completely stock.
That's why I intend using sunshine BEFORE I take any ota updates, ie, as soon as I get it out the box.
Didn't use sunshine to, primarily, unlock bootloader at the time. It was a welcome "extra".
Cheers
Edit
Copied from Sunshine web site........
SunShine unlocks your device's bootloader and sets it to s-off (HTC ONLY). SunShine does NOT install root binaries on the device. There are a few ways to root your device after using SunShine. The most common and reliable method would be to flash TWRP recovery to your device via fastboot, and flash the root binaries or a rooted ROM from within TWRP.
Sent from M8

Did this yesterday on my new m8. Worked flawlessly with temp root. Rooted after using adb and flashed SuperSU.

Same Question...
So, i've been reading a lot but still don't understand everything right...
I already use sunshine and now my AT&T (4.4.3 by RUU (this)) is s-off and bootloader unlocked. What should be my next step? Just run that RUU that you post will work? And after that i can flash any ROM that need 4.4.4?

guire01 said:
So, i've been reading a lot but still don't understand everything right...
I already use sunshine and now my AT&T (4.4.3 by RUU (this)) is s-off and bootloader unlocked. What should be my next step? Just run that RUU that you post will work? And after that i can flash any ROM that need 4.4.4?
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What are you trying to do exactly? If your intent is to convert to WWE version, or run the phone on non-AT&T networks, that what you describe is probably right.
If you intend to just update firmware and run the phone on AT&T's network, I don't personally recommend the WWE firmware, as it has caused issues for a lot of folks on AT&T.

redpoint73 said:
What are you trying to do exactly? If your intent is to convert to WWE version, or run the phone on non-AT&T networks, that what you describe is probably right.
If you intend to just update firmware and run the phone on AT&T's network, I don't personally recommend the WWE firmware, as it has caused issues for a lot of folks on AT&T.
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Thanks for answer! I Already use my phone on non-AT&T netwoorks, as i am from Brazil. I also planning flash Android Revolution or maybe SkyDragon, and both require 4.4.4.

guire01 said:
Thanks for answer! I Already use my phone on non-AT&T netwoorks, as i am from Brazil. I also planning flash Android Revolution or maybe SkyDragon, and both require 4.4.4.
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You just need to update the firmware, not run the entire RUU. Instruction here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696282
RUU will do it too, but it seems a bit overkill for what you are trying to do.

redpoint73 said:
You just need to update the firmware, not run the entire RUU. Instruction here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696282
RUU will do it too, but it seems a bit overkill for what you are trying to do.
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Ok, i'll update just the firmware, but everytime i read about i got lost... For this, do i need to change CID and MID on my phone? Or i can get any firmware and flash since i am with s-off?

Looking for Stock ROM

Hello,
I am looking for the stock ROM for my HTC ONE M8 because I had a few issues before and I put the first ROM that worked. Because my phone is S-On still it was difficult to find a ROM.
I am currently on a 4.4.4 ROM which has no check for updates feature so when Android L is pushed onto my device I won't be able to get it.
My HTC One M8 is a European version and is currently unlocked to all networks. I've tried to install the official HTC ROM from the website but it hangs and nothing updates, on my task manager I can see the CPU is busy but it does nothing.
Android Version : 4.4.4
HTC Sense version : 6.0
Software number : Android Revolution HD 22.1 by mike1986
Baseband bersion 1.22.2133147A1
Build number : 3.28.401.9

have you read this page: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376 ?

nathankk said:
I am looking for the stock ROM for my HTC ONE M8 because I had a few issues before and I put the first ROM that worked. Because my phone is S-On still it was difficult to find a ROM.
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Why? You can flash any M8 ROMs with s-on. And since it appears your firmware is up to date, you can flash any of the latest ROMs with any firmware mismatch issues.
nathankk said:
I am currently on a 4.4.4 ROM which has no check for updates feature so when Android L is pushed onto my device I won't be able to get it.
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Custom ROMs won't get official OTAs.
Also, in addition to returning to stock ROM, you need to revert to stock recovery to install any OTAs. Its all described in the thread linked in the previous response.

redpoint73 said:
Why? You can flash any M8 ROMs with s-on. And since it appears your firmware is up to date, you can flash any of the latest ROMs with any firmware mismatch issues.
Custom ROMs won't get official OTAs.
Also, in addition to returning to stock ROM, you need to revert to stock recovery to install any OTAs. Its all described in the thread linked in the previous response.
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I was under the impression with,S-On you can't flash any ROM onto it. Can I literally choose any of those CIDs and it will be compatible with my phone? Instead of messing around can I just wait for the release of lollipop and then flash the ROM that gets posted on here. I just got a little confused because on that post it has carrier names and my phone is unlocked to all networks.

nathankk said:
I was under the impression with,S-On you can't flash any ROM onto it. Can I literally choose any of those CIDs and it will be compatible with my phone? Instead of messing around can I just wait for the release of lollipop and then flash the ROM that gets posted on here. I just got a little confused because on that post it has carrier names and my phone is unlocked to all networks.
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I think you are talking about flashing firmware or a RUU ? No... If you're s-on, you can only flash your CID. But that has nothing to do with custom roms... Which is what the others have been talking about. ?

Darth said:
I think you are talking about flashing firmware or a RUU ? No... If you're s-on, you can only flash your CID. But that has nothing to do with custom roms... Which is what the others have been talking about.
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I'm on a custom ROM now I believe and I'm wanting to return to stock, I want to be sure before I do anything so I don't brick the phone. How do I find which CID I need to download?

nathankk said:
I was under the impression with,S-On you can't flash any ROM onto it. Can I literally choose any of those CIDs and it will be compatible with my phone?
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Any of the stock nandroids should work (meaning they will function). But if you want the stock ROM for your CID, than obviously you need to determine the CID and restore the corresponding stock nandroid.
One reason to restore to your stock nandroid, is that if you also restore the corresponding stock recovery you will be able to receive official OTAs.
nathankk said:
Instead of messing around can I just wait for the release of lollipop and then flash the ROM that gets posted on here.
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Yes and no. You can flash any custom ROM, including upcoming LP Sense ROMs. But what complicates the issue is that HTC has updated the firmware (hboot, radio, WiFI, etc.) for every major OS software update. If you don't update the firmware accordingly, flashing a ROM that depends on that firmware will result in some major issues (such as long boot times and broken WiFi).
Updating firmware manually requires s-off (which may be the reason why you are under the impression that ROMs can't be flashed with s-on). Or alternately, you can return to stock ROM and recovery and OTA when the LolliSense update rolls out; and this will also update the firmware.
Keep in mind, as previously mentioned your current firmware will work with any current custom ROMs that depend on 3.x firmware.
nathankk said:
I just got a little confused because on that post it has carrier names and my phone is unlocked to all networks.
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Regardless of the fact your phone is not carrier branded, it still has a CID, probably HTC__ something or other.
fastboot getvar all will yield your CID. No need to post your getvar data, just look for where it says CID. If you post getvar data, be sure to delete IMEI and serial number, as these are personal data that should not be posted on the internet.

redpoint73 said:
Any of the stock nandroids should work (meaning they will function). But if you want the stock ROM for your CID, than obviously you need to determine the CID and restore the corresponding stock nandroid.
One reason to restore to your stock nandroid, is that if you also restore the corresponding stock recovery you will be able to receive official OTAs.
Yes and no. You can flash any custom ROM, including upcoming LP Sense ROMs. But what complicates the issue is that HTC has updated the firmware (hboot, radio, WiFI, etc.) for every major OS software update. If you don't update the firmware accordingly, flashing a ROM that depends on that firmware will result in some major issues (such as long boot times and broken WiFi).
Updating firmware manually requires s-off (which may be the reason why you are under the impression that ROMs can't be flashed with s-on). Or alternately, you can return to stock ROM and recovery and OTA when the LolliSense update rolls out; and this will also update the firmware.
Keep in mind, as previously mentioned your current firmware will work with any current custom ROMs that depend on 3.x firmware.
Regardless of the fact your phone is not carrier branded, it still has a CID, probably HTC__ something or other.
fastboot getvar all will yield your CID. No need to post your getvar data, just look for where it says CID. If you post getvar data, be sure to delete IMEI and serial number, as these are personal data that should not be posted on the internet.
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Fantastic reply! let me buy you a beer.

nathankk said:
Fantastic reply! let me buy you a beer.
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Heh, while I love beer, gratitude by clicking the "Thanks" button is enough!

OP, check the link in my signature. Full guide to go back to stock with the EU M8 (most of it will work with S-ON as well)

redpoint73 said:
Yes and no. You can flash any custom ROM, including upcoming LP Sense ROMs. But what complicates the issue is that HTC has updated the firmware (hboot, radio, WiFI, etc.) for every major OS software update. If you don't update the firmware accordingly, flashing a ROM that depends on that firmware will result in some major issues (such as long boot times and broken WiFi).
Updating firmware manually requires s-off (which may be the reason why you are under the impression that ROMs can't be flashed with s-on). Or alternately, you can return to stock ROM and recovery and OTA when the LolliSense update rolls out; and this will also update the firmware.
Keep in mind, as previously mentioned your current firmware will work with any current custom ROMs that depend on 3.x firmware.
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Heads up, as of early this week (Monday?) the Dev Edition M8 is rolling out Lollipop Sense via OTA. Some custom ROMs have now updated to this base, which is 4.16 software, and requires 4.16 firmware.
But as mentioned, any 3.x software based ROM will work on your current firmware.

Tmobile One m9 MM update available today. How to take the OTA if rooted with twrp?

I see the One m9 Marshmallow update is out today.
If we are currently rooted with TWRP and S-OFF, what do we need to do to get the OTA?
I assume flash the stock recovery back first, take the OTA, then reflash twrp and root again?
Did I miss anything?

You have to be 100% stock (other than s-off) to take an OTA, which means running a RUU.
But being s-off, why not just wait until the firmware gets posted and update manually?

iElvis said:
You have to be 100% stock (other than s-off) to take an OTA, which means running a RUU.
But being s-off, why not just wait until the firmware gets posted and update manually?
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Ah yes of course... good call. Thanks

iElvis said:
You have to be 100% stock (other than s-off) to take an OTA, which means running a RUU.
But being s-off, why not just wait until the firmware gets posted and update manually?
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How would you update manually?

Manually - in case of S-OFF - means flashing firmware that has e.g. been extracted from the OTA using fastboot.
In such a case it is even possible to exchange the stock recovery by the latest TWRP, to be able to flash custom ROMs right away after doing the manual upgrade.
As those named firmware zip-files in most cases you're going to find around this forum, are no longer files which are signed by HTC they can only be flashed if your device got S-OFF'd.
That's as far as a brief explanation of the term "manually" is possible.
Send by the swarm intelligence of my coffee machine ?.

How to upgrade firmware to 3.35?

I have an HTC One M9 (Telus Canadian phone) Unlocked with S-OFF.
Rooted with SuperSU and TWRP v2.8.7.0.
I really wanna update my ROM to Android 6.0 but my current firmware version (which I believe is 3.10) is stopping me from doing so. I tried to upgrade my firmware by following the steps on HTC's website but it didn't work.
How do I go about upgrading my firmware?

Hello, You have to be stock to have OTA working
As you're S-off, best way is to flash a RUU.
After OTA you have to install Twrp and SuperSu again to be root...

You are s-off, you should be able to flash an unsigned zip and be done with it.
Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk

I'm a little bit confused about the steps I actually need to take. If I flash the right RUU, it will replace my Boot, ROM and Recovery? So the phone will be completely stock? If so, where do I find the right RUU for my phone?

Oh... I wasn't aware that I flash the firmware manually. But where do I find the firmware file? Would you be able to send me a link?