Hello can anyone please tell me the difference between them ? does m8x come with unlocked bootloader or rooted is it a Chinese version ? is it safe to buy
please explain every detail you know thanks .
They're just different models for different regions. If you're in the UK, you want the M8_UL, model number 0P6B10000, so you get full GSM/4G coverage
So nothing comes with unlocked bootloader unless its developer edition ?
That's correct (unless you buy second hand and someone has already unlocked it)
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hi there..
i want to buy this device..
i found this online.. it's written spanish i think on the back of the box ..
this belong to any carrier ? i mean it's locked or unlock? can i put my own sim to use the phone?
what is the part number ? is it international?
is there anybody out there?
I think ask via meesage to device's owner. If unlocked you can relock. If isn't international for your country you can make it international for some money
Hi guys,
Planning to buy the m8 and root it. But should I be specific on the variants?
Im not from the US (The Philippines) so Most likely not gonna get atnt, sprint etc.
So my options are:
The international model
Emea (a friend of mine is selling his but it was bought in riyad, KSA)
Or the asian version (s801 2.5ghz)
Do they have like different model nos.? Different ruus / rom versions etc?
Had a bad experience when i bought a phone (m7 sprint wls) before, since im not from the us. Had limited roms available compared to the international version
Your input would really help
Sent from my HTC One
I would agree that you should not get a US variant. For one thing, they will be SIM locked. Another thing, the Sprint and Verizon versions are CDMA. Different software, and possibly different hardware (although its been discussed here, and not clear - but I would err on the side of caution and assume the hardware is different). So if your area does not use CDMA I would stay away from those variants.
All GSM versions, be aware that they can all be converted to another carrier variant once bootloader unlocked and S-off. So as long as you avoid the CDMA versions, you are good for ROMs.
I would suggest the version that supports your local 3G and LTE bands out of the box. But again, as long as you are willing to s-off the phone, you can change that in software. So if that is the case, I would just go with the best deal.
From what I understand, the Asian version is the same as any other GSM version, just with a slight overclock.
Well if you do go with a us carrier Verizon has the best coverage and thier phones are :not: sim locked. You can use them with any carrier anywhere. My second choice would be t-mobile
str8str said:
Well if you do go with a us carrier Verizon has the best coverage
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The OP is from the Philippines. They aren't going to use a US carrier.
I would advise against CDMA variants for the reasons already mentioned.
redpoint73 said:
The OP is from the Philippines. They aren't going to use a US carrier.
I would advise against CDMA variants for the reasons already mentioned.
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Thanks guys, I just want to be clear, so if I use a Rom or RUU on a GSM variant, as long as Im'm on S-Off / Unlocked Bootloader and/ or on SuperCID. I could use any Rom ./ RUU from different GSM variants (I checked the rooting guide for the M8 and is similar to the M7, so as far as unlocking the bootloader / root that I have an idea).
Do they have different RUUs at all??
Czai24 said:
I just want to be clear, so if I use a Rom or RUU on a GSM variant, as long as Im'm on S-Off / Unlocked Bootloader and/ or on SuperCID.
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Yes.
Aside from the CDMA RUUs, which I wouldn't try on a GSM version unless you read definitive advice elsewhere that its ok.
Czai24 said:
Do they have different RUUs at all??
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Only US versions have RUU, that I know of.
Yes you're right.
I thought all has ruus on it. But with supercid i could use any nandroid backup right? As long as its gsm
I think I will go for the Asian version (wwe right? Cause it has a higher clockspeed and updated s801) And go supercid and use international (gsm) roms. Will that work?
Sent from my HTC One
Czai24 said:
with supercid i could use any nandroid backup right? As long as its gsm
I think I will go for the Asian version (wwe right? Cause it has a higher clockspeed and updated s801) And go supercid and use international (gsm) roms. Will that work?
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I believe that will work, yes.
WWE just means "world wide English". I think it refers to the Euro version.
Hi folks,
I have tried searching but couldn't find the answer so apologies if this is covered before.
I have a 32GB HTC One M8 which I bought from Canada. I am in UK and now looking to get a 4G contract however it turns out that the phone frequency is not compatible with 4G network here..
I have read a thread here talking about adding all frequencies but I don't want to root the phone.
Is there anyway I can flash a UK unbranded firmware? Will it add the UK frequencies or is it built in the hardware.
Please advise
Radio support is mostly software based on this phone. You can flash radios between most M8 versions (aside from the Taiwan M8x, dual SIM and possible the Verizon/Sprint CDMA versions).
But modding the phone (s-off) is required to access the radio partition. You can't touch this partition without s-off. Along those same limitations, you can't flash firmware from another version unless you s-off.
You'll need to S-OFF and Root to flash(Convert) your device.
S-OFF to convert it
Root to change the MID/CID to a UK variant.
Even this: Unlock all bands of your Qualcomm device! Use your phone globally! needs Root and "hopefully" it'll work.
As for hardware, it should work anywhere as long as you have the correct radio I would think. Given the "front end solution" that came with the snapdrago 801 to make it a "global" device. I think changes to radio for various carriers are software related and not hardware.
Can read up more on those things yourself though, RF360 Front End Solution for the Snapdragon 801.
Just get S-OFF and convert your device, LTE should work then. Can't recall anyone with a converted device complaining that it didn't work =o/
Brill.. thanks for the response folks.. so if I s-off it all I need to do Change the CID and flash the UK unbranded firmware through the bootloader?
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Brill.. thanks for the response folks.. so if I s-off it all I need to do Change the CID and flash the UK unbranded firmware through the bootloader?
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You'll have to make sure both the CID and MID matches the firmware you're about to flash then.
If you bought it in Canada then I think the model ID will probably be something like 0P6B16000 (I think I read in Scotty's MID thread that Wind Canada might be 0P6B13000) either way, you'll probably need 0P6B10000 (European Unlocked and pretty much every European variant).
Cheers for all the input folks
Ended up selling the phone..
bought a new phone now from Vodafone and now got another task. Will start a thread about it.
Regards
Hi guys, I end up in this post. I have an Euro M8 unbranded, unblocked. I dont care to be root or s-off. How can I change the LTE to have LTE band 4(1700/2100) and band 28(700). Is possible?
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Hi guys, I end up in this post. I have an Euro M8 unbranded, unblocked. I dont care to be root or s-off. How can I change the LTE to have LTE band 4(1700/2100) and band 28(700). Is possible?
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Answered your other post in the "Help" thread.
Please don't make multiple posts asking the same question.
So.... I'm ready to go S Off and change from Euro unbranded to AT&T in order to get the band 4. Before to proceed, does someone already made this procedure?
Any experiences to share?
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Complete Noob here, so please be patient.
Can anyone point me towards a VERY simple guide to installing generic firmware on my HTC One M(9). I would prefer not to root, but could use RUU
Please use simple language and be patient. I'm new to HTC but have de-branded Samsungs with Odin and the equivalent on Sony
Thanks
cupcake said:
Complete Noob here, so please be patient.
Can anyone point me towards a VERY simple guide to installing generic firmware on my HTC One M(9). I would prefer not to root, but could use RUU
Please use simple language and be patient. I'm new to HTC but have de-branded Samsungs with Odin and the equivalent on Sony
Thanks
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So when you say de-brand, you're looking to remove carrier bloat? What is your carrier?
So, the short answer is...to debrand (which in HTC One M9 terms means to convert to developer edition), you're going to have to:
1) Have GSM carrier
2) Unlock your phone and install TWRP custom recovery
3) Root (this is only temporary, when you flash developer rom you'll no longer be rooted)
4) Use the sunshine app to s-off (security off) your phone - this will allow you to...
5) Change your model id (MID) and carrier id (CID)
6) flash developer edition rom
here is a good guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-one-m9/general/att-developer-edition-ruu-how-to-t3086948
Remember, you need to be GSM (no sprint, no verizon)
Thanks for that, I'm on a UK GSM carrier (VodaFone). Will the developer edition be compatible with UK networks?
Pleas use qa
sent from a mobile gadget.
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Thanks for that, I'm on a UK GSM carrier (VodaFone). Will the developer edition be compatible with UK networks?
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Then it's better you use one of the x.xx.401.xx firmwares from the link in my signature. Those are the international WWE (World Wide English) versions unbranded European M9s get shipped with. Nevertheless the DE (Developer Edition) RUUs would be compatible with your phone, too.
I have an unlocked US TMO S20 5G that I would like to reset and use in Spain with my Spanish SIM card, but not with all the US TMO firmware etc.
Can I flash a Spanish unbranded/unlocked firmware or should I flash the unbranded US firmware?
Assuming I can flash the Spanish firmware, what are the procedures?
Thanks!
Search for your s20's model number and if there is any unbranded firmware available for that model, only then you can flash that firmware. If you are new to flashing, please take help from someone who knows what he is doing.
Next time if you have any question, please post your model no.
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Search for your s20's model number and if there is any unbranded firmware available for that model, only then you can flash that firmware. If you are new to flashing, please take help from someone who knows what he is doing.
Next time if you have any question, please post your model no.
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Hello sir, pls help I'm new here , I have s20+ 5g Canadian G986W , Snapdragon, I'm from India nd I want to change csc but the list of csc showing me only 8 to 10 there is no indian csc option, how can I change csc to indian pls help TIA ... Nd yeahh I also downgraded it to android 10 oneui 2.5