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[Q] Update AT&T or Flash?

Hello Guys, i bought my htc one m8 some months ago and now i'm missing the updates.
My m8 is from US by AT&T with android 4.4.2 and now i live in brazil and it does not show new updates.
I don't know if it is some error or if it is normal from non-us.
So, should I flash a custom ROM or something? I Already have experience with previous android versions but with my htc i'm lost...
What should I do step by step? Unlock boot, S-OFF and flash?

Anyone? I really want to update mu phone...

You will only receive updates for an AT&T device while connected to AT&T's network. Most carriers in the world don't work this way (you will normally get OTAs on most other Android devices) but you can "thank" AT&T for this one. So for AT&T devices, yes this is "normal" and you will never receive an OTA with the phone in its current condition.
You can RUU to the latest AT&T software (which is currently Android 4.4.3): http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-htc-one-m8/general/htc-one-m8-ruu-m8ul-4-4-3-t2860423
Then wait for the Android 4.4.4 RUU to be released (hopefully soon). Backup any personal data before RUU, as your phone will be wiped with this process.
Alternately, you can unlock the bootloader (root, s-off, etc.) as you mentioned, and from there either:
- Install custom ROMs
- Or "convert" your phone to another version so that it can then receive "official" OTAs.

redpoint73 said:
- Or "convert" your phone to another version so that it can then receive "official" OTAs.
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Oh, thanks for response, but how can i "convert" my phone?
I just install 4.4.3 from your link, and I did not realize the work that would have to rearrange everything again ...

guire01 said:
Oh, thanks for response, but how can i "convert" my phone?
I just install 4.4.3 from your link, and I did not realize the work that would have to rearrange everything again ...
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Easiest way would probably be to use the Developer's Edition or GPE RUU. S-off or changing the CID may be required (and changing CID requires unlocking the bootloader and root). Either DE or GPE is not carrier branded, so will be better than stock AT&T software to most folks (for whom AT&T is not their carrier). But again with most RUUs, the phone will be wiped.
You may be able to do it piece by piece, although I'm not sure. Unlock the bootloader, install custom recovery, then flash a stock nandroid for the carrier version you want. Change CID (and possibly may need to change MID) and flash the stock recovery for your version. You may need to s-off and also change your firmware (bootloader, radio, etc.). Doing it this way is complex, might not even be possible. Although in theory it should work if you have all the pieces and s-off.
None of these approaches are trivial, and you should expect that your data will be wiped (backup anything important) regardless of the approach.

Upgrade stock rom.

hi guys. yesterday i unlocked my bootloader and rooted my m8. is a unbranded cid_332. i made a nandroid backup too.
no s-off yet. what i want is to change my ROM to another that is already at 4.4.4 version and can receive faster updates from htc, how can i do that?
another thing is my m8 doesnt connect to 4g network, but in the box it says that is 2600mhz compatible, if i change the radio will it work?
also i want to try viper and insertcoin roms but later i want to go back to stock but with another cid to receive faster updates.
thanks.

leandronb said:
hi guys. yesterday i unlocked my bootloader and rooted my m8. is a unbranded cid_332. i made a nandroid backup too.
no s-off yet. what i want is to change my ROM to another that is already at 4.4.4 version and can receive faster updates from htc, how can i do that?
another thing is my m8 doesnt connect to 4g network, but in the box it says that is 2600mhz compatible, if i change the radio will it work?
also i want to try viper and insertcoin roms but later i want to go back to stock but with another cid to receive faster updates.
thanks.
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Method to get fastest updates would probably be to s-off and fully convert to GPE.
When you say 4G, you mean HSPA or LTE?
Being able to get OTA is pretty different from being able to flash custom ROMs. Namely, you need custom recovery to flash custom ROMs. And you need to have a stock ROM and stock recovery to install OTAs. So flip-flopping back and forth is not that straightforward. I'd suggest picking one and sticking with it.

redpoint73 said:
Method to get fastest updates would probably be to s-off and fully convert to GPE.
When you say 4G, you mean HSPA or LTE?
Being able to get OTA is pretty different from being able to flash custom ROMs. Namely, you need custom recovery to flash custom ROMs. And you need to have a stock ROM and stock recovery to install OTAs. So flip-flopping back and forth is not that straightforward. I'd suggest picking one and sticking with it.
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i mean LTE. right now i just reverted to stock rom and stock kernel. my device is not possible to have s-off wven with sunshine.
i wanted to s-off, change my CID to another one like dev edition or international unlocked, change rom to unlocked edition and then flash stock recovery from unlocked to being able to receive OTA faster.
is like change my htc m8 variant from cid_332 to cid_001

leandronb said:
i mean LTE. right now i just reverted to stock rom and stock kernel. my device is not possible to have s-off wven with sunshine.
i wanted to s-off, change my CID to another one like dev edition or international unlocked, change rom to unlocked edition and then flash stock recovery from unlocked to being able to receive OTA faster.
is like change my htc m8 variant from cid_332 to cid_001
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Sunshine only works on the stock ROM, if I'm not mistaken. I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure.

xunholyx said:
Sunshine only works on the stock ROM, if I'm not mistaken. I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure.
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i was stock, just rooted. i think in version 3.0 will work. i was too excited to convert to gpe and try lollipop.

leandronb said:
i was stock, just rooted. i think in version 3.0 will work. i was too excited to convert to gpe and try lollipop.
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The GPE models won't be getting Lollipop for a couple of weeks, maybe a month or more.
It hasn't been pushed to the Nexus devices yet, either. Probably a a few days to a week or so for that.

[Q] Stock Recovery Question

Hey guys,
First post and thread, unfortunately. May have been done before, so sorry if that's the case (and if it is I guess a quick link can clear this confusion up!)
I've got a tmobile HTC One M8 running Android 4.4.4 with an unlocked boot loader, clockworkmod 6.0.4.8 with s-on.
New android update is out and while I'm not necessarily keen on updating it, the icon is annoying. As well, I originally rooted the phone for some apps and sorts that I don't even use and I'm mainly interested in just bringing the phone back to a stock recovery so I can unroot it.
Tried using the RUU posted but I believe due to the s-on and unlocked boot loader, it doesn't work for me. Step one is an error on it.
What can I do here to bring the phone back to stock recovery? I'm not 100% I made a backup before I put cwm on it. May have but for arguments sake let's say I didn't.
Any and all help is appreciated. thanks so much everyone.

Metilinos said:
Tried using the RUU posted but I believe due to the s-on and unlocked boot loader, it doesn't work for me. Step one is an error on it.
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RUUs run fine with s-on, and I don't know why folks keep posting that it doesn't.
But you do however, need to relock the bootloader (since you are s-on) to run the RUU. Its absolutely mandatory (with s-on), and almost certainly why the RUU fails. THe RUU also needs to match your CID (but if you are properly trying a T-Mob RUU on a T-Mob version M8, that is not the issue), and further you cannot "downgrade" or run an older version RUU (older hboot) than what is on the phone.
But again, unlocked bootloader alone will make the RUU fail.

I haven't really seen a whole lot of s-off since firewater hasn't worked any longer. I kind of figured the unlocked bootloader was an issue as well. Mobile right now and working so not a whole lot I can do. Basically make sure the CID matches the RUU and relock the bootloader and I should be good to go? I picked up the T-Mobile RUU and I have a tmobIle M8, I didn't really think to check the CID, I just mainly assumed the failed run was from other sources.

Metilinos said:
I haven't really seen a whole lot of s-off since firewater hasn't worked any longer. I kind of figured the unlocked bootloader was an issue as well. Mobile right now and working so not a whole lot I can do. Basically make sure the CID matches the RUU and relock the bootloader and I should be good to go? I picked up the T-Mobile RUU and I have a tmobIle M8, I didn't really think to check the CID, I just mainly assumed the failed run was from other sources.
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As long as you have the right carrier RUU, the CID will also match. I assume T-Mobile US? As there is also T-Mobile in Europe.
As long as its right carrier (CID) and not trying to run an older version RUU, the unlocked bootloader is the only problem.

Yes T-Mobile US.
I'll have to double check the RUU, I'm pretty sure I grabbed it off here from a different thread, but like you said, the unlocked bootloader obviously was an issue.
In the case, and I'm assuming it's rare, that it could be that, is there an easy way to tell whether or not I have the most current RUU?
Thanks a bunch, really appreciating the help. I've been kind of at a standstill with this and haven't really tried much in fear of killing the phone.

Metilinos said:
In the case, and I'm assuming it's rare, that it could be that, is there an easy way to tell whether or not I have the most current RUU?
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Do you mean its rare to run the wrong version RUU? If so, I'd say no, its not rare at all. Folks are often not aware of the version requirement (with s-on, this requirement is bypassed with s-off) and try to run an "old" RUU.
All the T-Mob US RUUs are posted here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2714456
3.32 is Android 4.4.4
4.20 is Android 5.0

3.32 is what I have at the moment. With android 5 coming over the air a week or so ago for myself and 4.4.4 being on the phone when I got it just a couple months back, that's what I guess I was insinuating by rare. But thank you a bunch for your help. Again it's very much appreciated. Obviously got myself in a little over my head here.

Need help updating phone... H3G User.

Im on the same version of Android since i got the phone, the bootloader is unlocked with S-ON and it has been working fine since i got it. I heard 5.1 had been released, is there a H3G RUU for the new version or can i use the Europeon one.. my CID Num is H3G__001.
Because i am rooted it says it cant check for updates, can anyone tell me what i can do?
I thought about restoring the original software RUU and then updating, but what if my service provider hasnt released the update, unless their is another H3G M9 user on the forum who can tell me different.
Thanks.

AwaisKhan said:
Im on the same version of Android since i got the phone, the bootloader is unlocked with S-ON and it has been working fine since i got it. I heard 5.1 had been released, is there a H3G RUU for the new version or can i use the Europeon one.. my CID Num is H3G__001.
Because i am rooted it says it cant check for updates, can anyone tell me what i can do?
I thought about restoring the original software RUU and then updating, but what if my service provider hasnt released the update, unless their is another H3G M9 user on the forum who can tell me different.
Thanks.
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Your best bet is to S-OFF, then Super CID. After you have done that just restore the newest WWE RUU. That way you're on the latest version and can continue to receive any new updates a lot sooner - none of that waiting for the network to release the update. Especially with marshmallow round the corner.

benjamin.j.goodwin said:
Your best bet is to S-OFF, then Super CID. After you have done that just restore the newest WWE RUU. That way you're on the latest version and can continue to receive any new updates a lot sooner - none of that waiting for the network to release the update. Especially with marshmallow round the corner.
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Are their any other ways of doing it without S-Off?
Thanks

AwaisKhan said:
Are their any other ways of doing it without S-Off?
Thanks
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Other than the way you stated not really. If you don't want to go S-OFF then you'll need to restore stock and update, then root again.

Hey there buddy.
What the chance you backed up your stock H3G recovery.
I flashed TWRP and forgot to take a backup, now can't flash the update.
I posted in this forum asking in anyone had the UK H3G stock recovery but no answers.
Cheers.
Greg
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HTC One M9 on Bluegrass Cellular

Back in August, I got a HTC One M9 from Bluegrass Cellular. (The phone came with Android 5.1) I decided to root it and try a custom ROM. I downloaded a snapshot for CM13 himawl. (Since that's the variant according to Download mode) I flashed it in TWRP only to get an error about sbl1. I since found an unofficial nightly of cm12.1 himawl built on November 17, 2015. It flashed and works fine to this day, but I'd like to have newer features and better security. How would I go about doing this? I can't seem to find the correct RUU. I tried the unlocked RUU to see if it would work, but it was to no avail. I'm S-on if that helps.

purplekid97 said:
Back in August, I got a HTC One M9 from Bluegrass Cellular. (The phone came with Android 5.1) I decided to root it and try a custom ROM. I downloaded a snapshot for CM13 himawl. (Since that's the variant according to Download mode) I flashed it in TWRP only to get an error about sbl1. I since found an unofficial nightly of cm12.1 himawl built on November 17, 2015. It flashed and works fine to this day, but I'd like to have newer features and better security. How would I go about doing this? I can't seem to find the correct RUU. I tried the unlocked RUU to see if it would work, but it was to no avail. I'm S-on if that helps.
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I'm pretty sure that in order to use a Marshmallow-based ROM (ie, CM 13), you need the Marshmallow firmware first. I imagine the same will be true for Nougat ROMs....though I don't think we've got anything beyond stock just yet.
I imagine that if you were able to achieve S-OFF on your phone, you could apply the appropriate RUU to get you up to the latest available firmware for your phone. To be clear, I don't know what that is (I'm not familiar with the himawl models) - but it should be possible.

computerslayer said:
I'm pretty sure that in order to use a Marshmallow-based ROM (ie, CM 13), you need the Marshmallow firmware first. I imagine the same will be true for Nougat ROMs....though I don't think we've got anything beyond stock just yet.
I imagine that if you were able to achieve S-OFF on your phone, you could apply the appropriate RUU to get you up to the latest available firmware for your phone. To be clear, I don't know what that is (I'm not familiar with the himawl models) - but it should be possible.
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I believe that's what's going on here. I'm just trying to see if there are any alternatives or RUU's known to work with my s-on phone before I resort to the $25 investment of Sunshine.

purplekid97 said:
I believe that's what's going on here. I'm just trying to see if there are any alternatives or RUU's known to work with my s-on phone before I resort to the $25 investment of Sunshine.
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Just for the fact you get an extra chance to unbrick if it goes wrong is worth the $25. IMO S-OFF is a necessity for htc phones.
Beamed in by telepathy.

I tried the test in the Sunshine app, but it said to flash stock or near stock rom. I mistakenly didn't backup my stock ROM before flashing cm12.1. Anyone know a ROM I could flash to s off?

purplekid97 said:
I tried the test in the Sunshine app, but it said to flash stock or near stock rom. I mistakenly didn't backup my stock ROM before flashing cm12.1. Anyone know a ROM I could flash to s off?
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You're on Android 5, right? Android Revolution HD 14, which is built off of stock Android 5.1.0, should do the trick.

Very important sidenote: Don't change the MID/CID or the firmware of this device! It's a CDMA one and therefore not compatible with the GSM firmwares like the dev edition or the WWE one. Otherwise you'll end up with a fancy new paperweight. Just stay with the SKU (the three numbers between the second and the third dot in the firmware version) it is currently using since not even the different CDMA firmwares/devices are compatible with each other.
Sent from my HTC One M9 using XDA Labs

Flippy498 said:
Very important sidenote: Don't change the MID/CID or the firmware of this device! It's a CDMA one and therefore not compatible with the GSM firmwares like the dev edition or the WWE one. Otherwise you'll end up with a fancy new paperweight. Just stay with the SKU (the three numbers between the second and the third dot in the firmware version) it is currently using since not even the different CDMA firmwares/devices are compatible with each other.
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In my case, the SKU is 605. Is there a newer 605 I can update to access Marshmallow? I recall when I was stock, I tried to update to MM through OTA in settings, but apparently my carrier never approved the update. 5.1 appeared to be the "latest."

605 is the verizon-branded firmware. There definitely is an android m update for your phone.
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Flippy498 said:
605 is the verizon-branded firmware. There definitely is an android m update for your phone.
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Awesome! With my CID being LRA__001 would I be able to flash this?
0PJAIMG_HIMA_WL_M60_SENSE70_VZW_MR_VERIZON_WWE_3.3 [email protected]_CNV_1.26_002 _release_469809_signed_1 zip
The problem is it looks like it's WWE which you said wouldn't work.

purplekid97 said:
Awesome! With my CID being LRA__001 would I be able to flash this?
0PJAIMG_HIMA_WL_M60_SENSE70_VZW_MR_VERIZON_WWE_3.3 [email protected]_CNV_1.26_002 _release_469809_signed_1 zip
The problem is it looks like it's WWE which you said wouldn't work.
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It's Verizon WWE. That's not the same as sku 401 (WWE).
Either you try that one or you download the exe from the HTC US website.
I can't say for sure whether it'll work. According to the sku the RUU should be flashable. You'll need to try by yourself. An alternative would be contacting llabtoofer's RUU service. However that one isn't for free. (Either search for it via google or use the direct link in my google sheet if you want to use that service.)
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here's your RUU
KhurshidAbbas said:
I mistakenly flashed verizon firmware and now I've lost the network signals, My phone is currently in boot loop, restarting at it's own, I can't use open Mobile Networks App, My networks are not working at all, Some expert told me it's because I flashed wrong Radio.img along with rest of firmware.
Please provide me with stock firmware for Bluegrass Cellular.
I've lost every hope.
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Source:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/one-m9/general/stock-nand-backup-ota-update-collection-t3132698
Download:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24591023225177985
Flippy498 did all the work. I just did some searching
rename to 0PJAIMG.zip place on sd card and reboot should fix it
Again its Flippy498's work