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[Q] Canada Rogers M8 RUU

Hi,
I know Rogers doesn't have an RUU for the M8, but when I had my M7, I was using an RUU that was for Brightstar (decrypted) and it worked great. It turned my M7 into a WWE Dev Edition with Sense and the OTAs worked. All i had to do was change my CID to BS_US001 and RUU away. I needed to install a LOT of OTAs afterwards but who doesn't like updating, right?!
Would anyone know what RUU I could use on my Rogers M8 that would be the equivalent of that? Doesn't need to be rogers specific, it could be a world wide edition, I'd bu happy with that. I think that AT&T is the US carrier that uses the same type of network so I'm not sure if there is an AT&T RUU out there. Searched XDA and Google and I haven't found an RUU that I am confident would work.
Thank you.

This is the closest thing I could find and it looks like it could work, but it's an EXE RUU, I've never used that before.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/development/ruu-m8-developer-edition-sense-1-54-t2884777

Nic2112 said:
This is the closest thing I could find and it looks like it could work, but it's an EXE RUU, I've never used that before.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/development/ruu-m8-developer-edition-sense-1-54-t2884777
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All "official" RUUs are released as Windows .exe files. If you used something else before (RUU that was not an .exe), it was modified by a XDA user.
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Nic2112 said:
I think that AT&T is the US carrier that uses the same type of network so I'm not sure if there is an AT&T RUU out there. Searched XDA and Google and I haven't found an RUU that I am confident would work.
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Latest AT&T RUU:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-htc-one-m8/general/htc-one-m8-ruu-m8ul-4-4-3-t2860423
Modified bootable (no PC required) version:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-htc-one-m8/general/att-2-23-502-3-bootable-ruu-pc-required-t2860486
I think you are right, that Rogers uses a similar or same network to AT&T. Rogers was in fact partially owned by AT&T at one point. But you should confirm the network is the same. Be aware that the radio is included on the RUU, so if there are any network differences, using the wrong RUU can impact reception.
In particular, the international WWE firmware/radio is known to not work well in North America. Although you won't find an RUU for WWE anyway. For the most part, only US carriers have RUUs.
Other than that, the RUUs I linked are fine. You will need to change CID (or s-off may be necessary) otherwise it will install fine. Hardware on all GSM M8s (but not CDMA versions) are essentially the same aside from some cosmetic differences. The RUU you posted is also fine, as the US Dev Edition is designed to support AT&T's network (and likely also Rogers).
EDIT: Fixed the link to bootlable RUU above.

redpoint73 said:
Other than that, the RUUs I linked are fine. You will need to change CID (or s-off may be necessary) otherwise it will install fine. Hardware on all GSM M8s (but not CDMA versions) are essentially the same aside from some cosmetic differences. The RUU you posted is also fine, as the US Dev Edition is designed to support AT&T's network (and likely also Rogers).
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That is great information, thank you very much. I'm S-OFF with GOOGL001 as CID, all I need to do is change it to one that matches the text file in the RUU, or I think BS_US001 will work.
Thanks again!

redpoint73 said:
Latest AT&T RUU:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-htc-one-m8/general/htc-one-m8-ruu-m8ul-4-4-3-t2860423
Modified bootable (no PC required) version:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-htc-one-m8/general/htc-one-m8-ruu-m8ul-4-4-3-t2860423
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Did you mean to link to the same file twice?

Interesting, I have 3 EXE RUUs and they all have the same behavior, I click them ,the installer starts, I accept the agreement, and then it closes completely.

I would like to know the outcome as well. I did the GPE conversion and now want to go back to stock Rogers or the Developers Edition Sense but can't find a Rogers RUU and the Dev one is an exe.
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Elisha said:
I would like to know the outcome as well. I did the GPE conversion and now want to go back to stock Rogers or the Developers Edition Sense but can't find a Rogers RUU and the Dev one is an exe.
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I managed to get the RUU to go further but it tells me it can't update my device. Maybe I put the wrong CID or have the wrong MID
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.18.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.14.21331931.LA02_2G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 2.12.1700.1
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) serialno: ...
(bootloader) imei: ...
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B16000
(bootloader) cidnum: BS_US001

Try changing CID back to Rogers maybe?
Where did you get the RUU?
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Elisha said:
Try changing CID back to Rogers maybe?
Where did you get the RUU?
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk
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I don't remember what the original CID was. The RUU is the one from this thread.

You mean the Develepor edition one?

Elisha said:
You mean the Develepor edition one?
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I tried both, none work. On my M7, I had a RUU in ZIP format and the CID I needed was BS_US001, but I tried that and BS_US002 and neither work.
Maybe my MID doesn't match but I don't know. It's easy with a ZIP, there is a text fire that tells you what it looks for but I never used an EXE before.

Nic2112 said:
I tried both, none work. On my M7, I had a RUU in ZIP format and the CID I needed was BS_US001, but I tried that and BS_US002 and neither work.
Maybe my MID doesn't match but I don't know. It's easy with a ZIP, there is a text fire that tells you what it looks for but I never used an EXE before.
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That sucks. I kinda want to for back from Sense from my GPE conversion and can't find the proper RUU to flash via fastboot to get back to it.
The one linked in this thread is dead: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2733523
When I run the Dev RUU exe, it says do you want to update from a 2.X.X.X version to a 1.x.x.x. version which didn't make sense so I quit it.

Between the instructions here here, and then the HBOOT from here, the Brightstar RUU is installing.
I'll probably RUU back to GPE when it gets released for the HTC M8
Update: The Brightstar RUU worked but no APNs were discovered, had to configure one manually. Since Redpoint said that WWE editions don't work as well here, I'm giving the AT&T RUU a try right now. It's installing, I'm curious to see if it will set the Rogers APN automatically this time. It's also 4.4.3 instead of 4.4.0 so I might not need to download as many updates.
Update 2: AT&T is a bit worse, it's very AT&T flavored and seems even more out of place on Rogers. I think the only way would be to flash the HBOOT, then a custom recovery, restore a Rogers backup, set the CID and Recovery back to stock, and then factory reset.
I've decided to RUU back to GPE and stick to it. If L is released November 1st, it should be available as an OTA shortly after and I know that when that comes out, I'll want it so for a month's worth of usage, I'll stick to GPE.

Nic2112 said:
Did you mean to link to the same file twice?
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Nope. My bad, bootable RUU is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-htc-one-m8/general/att-2-23-502-3-bootable-ruu-pc-required-t2860486
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Nic2112 said:
Update 2: AT&T is a bit worse, it's very AT&T flavored and seems even more out of place on Rogers. I think the only way would be to flash the HBOOT, then a custom recovery, restore a Rogers backup, set the CID and Recovery back to stock, and then factory reset.
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Yes, AT&T stock ROMs suck, with all the bloat and gimped features.
Really, if you decide you want a Sense experience, I would just recommend flashing a custom ROM of your choice and the radio that is friendly with your network.

The first link goes nowhere and the second one is one I was having trouble with as the 1.54.401.5-W_Splash.zip leads to a dead link as well.

Nic2112 said:
I don't remember what the original CID was. The RUU is the one from this thread.
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ROGER001

Nic2112 said:
I managed to get the RUU to go further but it tells me it can't update my device. Maybe I put the wrong CID or have the wrong MID
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.18.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.14.21331931.LA02_2G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 2.12.1700.1
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) serialno: ...
(bootloader) imei: ...
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B16000
(bootloader) cidnum: BS_US001
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Ok might be a bit outdate info seeing as you already decided to stick to GPE but yes the MID was wrong. MID for AT&T, Unlocked Version and Developer Edition are 0P6B12000 not 16000

BerndM14 said:
Ok might be a bit outdate info seeing as you already decided to stick to GPE but yes the MID was wrong. MID for AT&T, Unlocked Version and Developer Edition are 0P6B12000 not 16000
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Thank you for the information. Since we might be a few short weeks from L, I figured no point in risking a brick at this time but I might change the MID anyways because I think the developer edition gets OTAs first.

Nic2112 said:
Thank you for the information. Since we might be a few short weeks from L, I figured no point in risking a brick at this time but I might change the MID anyways because I think the developer edition gets OTAs first.
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Yeah they do, I also already downloaded all the necessary things to convert my device to a Developer Edition. :good:

[Q] Need to convert AT&T M8 into Tmobile M8

I have never gotten my MMS to work on my Unlocked AT&T HTC One M8. I recently read that this is a problem because I'm not using a Tmobile branded M8, and that if I updated to a Tmobile ROM it would fix my MMS issues.
http://support.t-mobile.com/thread/66514
I have a solution that will work however I offer this with no-warranty and for a use at your own risk, however I can say I have done this for maybe about 60 T-Mobile customers who brought their HTC One m7 from AT&T. I have done this as well. HTC m7 phone are all built with the exact same parts, the only thing that makes the phone operate differently is the firmware for the baseband, and of course the rom. However HTC offer's a RUU (Rom Upgrade Utility) right on their support page. This reinstalls the android os, along with new baseband and firmware versions. All you have to do is run the T-Mobile HTC One m7 RUU that is on the HTC website. You can use the link here to download the RUU from the HTC website. It generally about 1GB in file size, as this is not just the Android OS, but this is the software for the phone's hardware to flash it from an AT&T HTC One to a T-Mobile HTC One.This will also enable your phone to receive Over-The-Air updates from T-Mobile as well. Again I and T-Mobile will not support this. However I can say from personal experience and also on behalf of the people I done this for that it works. *Also you will get to enjoy the T-Mobile Wi-Fi Calling as well. Your phone will act and perform just like the T-Mobile version will after this. After all they all have the exact same parts under the hood. Just different firmware, and operating systems. This converts it all over to T-Mobile
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Relevant Info:
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.16.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.16.21331931.LA11G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 1.58.502.1
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) serialno: XXXXXXXXXXXXX
(bootloader) imei: XXXXXXXXXXXX
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul_ca
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B12000
(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: c3d94491
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
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I have since rooted my device, unlocked the bootloader, done S-OFF, and set CID to SuperCid.
I just wan't to confirm that I'm doing the right thing so I don't end up bricking my phone.
Do I need to change the MID or CID of my device?
Do I need to update through RUU to a Tmobile ROM in order to make make all the relevant firmware changes to convert my M8 into a Tmobile branded phone rather than AT&T or can I just flash through the the Recovery and flash a Tmobile ROM?
My understanding is that reinstalling the Tmobile ROM will keep S-OFF, SuperCid, and Unlocked Bootloader, but will NOT keep Root. Is this correct? Will it keep my custom recovery?
Sorry for all the questions. Thank you for your time!

NiklasK said:
I have never gotten my MMS to work on my Unlocked AT&T HTC One M8. I recently read that this is a problem because I'm not using a Tmobile branded M8, and that if I updated to a Tmobile ROM it would fix my MMS issues.
http://support.t-mobile.com/thread/66514
Relevant Info:
I have since rooted my device, unlocked the bootloader, done S-OFF, and set CID to SuperCid.
I just wan't to confirm that I'm doing the right thing so I don't end up bricking my phone.
Do I need to change the MID or CID of my device?
Do I need to update through RUU to a Tmobile ROM in order to make make all the relevant firmware changes to convert my M8 into a Tmobile branded phone rather than AT&T or can I just flash through the the Recovery and flash a Tmobile ROM?
My understanding is that reinstalling the Tmobile ROM will keep S-OFF, SuperCid, and Unlocked Bootloader, but will NOT keep Root. Is this correct? Will it keep my custom recovery?
Sorry for all the questions. Thank you for your time!
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The information you quoted is incorrect. The AT&T and T-Mobile versions are two different hardware versions. AT&T M8 being m8_ul_ca and T-Mobile being m8_ul. They do not have the same network compatibility.
At&t - 0P6B1200 supported bands (in MHz):
3G=850, 1900, 2100
LTE=700, 850, 1700, 1800, 1900, 2100, 2600
T-Mobile - 0P6B1300 supported bands:
3G=850, 1700, 1900, 2100
LTE=700, 1700, 2100
As you can see, T-mobile has an extra HSPA band that AT&T doesn't support. This is also why the AT&T model does not support 42.2Mb per second HSPA+ downloads while the T Mobile version does. AT&T maxes out at 21.1Mb over HSPA. You'll also note that the AT&T version supports more LTE bands, however, those are bands that T-Mobile does not operate it's LTE network on so really it doesn't help. Long story short the devices are actually not the same.
Now, you can still operate an AT&T model on T-Mobile's network with a large degree of success depending on your coverage area and what network bands are currently being utilized. The 700MHz band has not been switched on everywhere for T-Mobile just yet so you would be limited to only two bands of LTE support.
All that being said, if you do flash a T-Mobile RUU, you will have wifi calling support you will have the correct device and network settings for T-Mobile, including MMS, and you may notice little to no loss of network performance on your device, however, you may notice significant loss of performance. It depends solely on the network in your area. After flashing a RUU, you will have the T-Mobile software & firmware as well as maintain your s-off status, but you will not effect supported network bands. Also, if you want to receive OTA updates you will need to change your model ID aka MID.

Behold_this said:
All that being said, if you do flash a T-Mobile RUU, you will have wifi calling support you will have the correct device and network settings for T-Mobile, including MMS, and you may notice little to no loss of network performance on your device, however, you may notice significant loss of performance. It depends solely on the network in your area. After flashing a RUU, you will have the T-Mobile software & firmware as well as maintain your s-off status, but you will not effect supported network bands. Also, if you want to receive OTA updates you will need to change your model ID aka MID.
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Ok I understand. I wasn't aware that the AT&T model didn't go up to the same data rates as the Tmobile one. The only reason I bought the AT&T one was because I liked the color better
So as far as using the T-Mobile RUU, I'm set and don't need to make any further adjustments (ex: MID, CID, Bootloader Lock, or S-Off)?
If I want to receive OTA updates from tmobile after changing the MID do I need to get S-Off or relock the bootloader or change CID?

NiklasK said:
Ok I understand. I wasn't aware that the AT&T model didn't go up to the same data rates as the Tmobile one. The only reason I bought the AT&T one was because I liked the color better
So as far as using the T-Mobile RUU, I'm set and don't need to make any further adjustments (ex: MID, CID, Bootloader Lock, or S-Off)?
If I want to receive OTA updates from tmobile after changing the MID do I need to get S-Off or relock the bootloader or change CID?
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You need to change your MID [how to] change your MID without an eng bootloader and then run the RUU. I don't think changing the CID is necessary but you can do that too if you want.
Once you're S-OFF you don't ever have to relock the bootloader for anything. Just leave it unlocked.
If you don't want to do RUU then just restore a stock T-Mobile nandroid, preferably an earlier version. That way you can see if your device does the OTA updates like it's supposed too. For me, I don't know if anyone else had the problem, I had to flash the first OTA manually and then the device did the rest automatically. This was with a conversion from International to Developer Edition.

So as far as Im reading I need to LOCK my bootloader in order to use the Tmobile RUU. Yet you say I just need to change my MID. Can you confirm that the RUU will still work on an unlocked bootloader?
Would I still need to change my MID if I just used Recovery to flash a Tmobile ROM?
EDIT:
Just changed my MID to 0P6B13000 (Tmobile USA)
Am I all good to go now to use the RUU without bricking?
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.16.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.16.21331931.LA11G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 1.58.502.1
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) serialno: XXXXXXXXX
(bootloader) imei: XXXXXXXXXXX
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul_ca
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B13000
(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: c3d94491
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
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NiklasK said:
So as far as Im reading I need to LOCK my bootloader in order to use the Tmobile RUU. Yet you say I just need to change my MID. Can you confirm that the RUU will still work on an unlocked bootloader?
Would I still need to change my MID if I just used Recovery to flash a Tmobile ROM?
EDIT:
Just changed my MID to 0P6B13000 (Tmobile USA)
Am I all good to go now to use the RUU without bricking?
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Yeah go for it. Shouldn't brick unless unforeseen connection issue with your PC.
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Also keep in mind only HSPA+ speeds will be affected. If you are in an area with T-Mobile LTE support, speeds will not be affected. So you may be lucky and have no issues whatsoever.

Behold_this said:
Yeah go for it. Shouldn't brick unless unforeseen connection issue with your PC.
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Also keep in mind only HSPA+ speeds will be affected. If you are in an area with T-Mobile LTE support, speeds will not be affected. So you may be lucky and have no issues whatsoever.
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My area is predominately LTE =]
So I just downloaded this TMOUS-M8-3.32.531.2-Stock-TWRP.zip
However, I found this in a thread on xda:
3.16 hboot = 1.12 / 1.54 software
3.18 hboot = 2.22 software
3.19 hboot = 3.xx software
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Since my hboot currently is 3.16 does that mean I can only flash 1.12/1.54? And not the 3.32.531.2 I downloaded since it corresponds to 3.19 hboot?

NiklasK said:
My area is predominately LTE =]
So I just downloaded this TMOUS-M8-3.32.531.2-Stock-TWRP.zip
However, I found this in a thread on xda:
Since my hboot currently is 3.16 does that mean I can only flash 1.12/1.54? And not the 3.32.531.2 I downloaded since it corresponds to 3.19 hboot?
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Personally I would just flash the T -Mobile 3.32 RUU and be done with it
http://dl3.htc.com/application/RUU_...G_20.56.4198.02_F_release_394971_signed_2.exe
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Well maybe not done with it, I'd still flash supersu, rw mod or custom kernel, and remove the bloat, but I think you get what I mean.

Behold_this said:
Personally I would just flash the T -Mobile 3.32 RUU and be done with it
http://dl3.htc.com/application/RUU_...G_20.56.4198.02_F_release_394971_signed_2.exe
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Well maybe not done with it, I'd still flash supersu, rw mod or custom kernel, and remove the bloat, but I think you get what I mean.
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Having so much trouble getting the RUU Installer to work. Tried it on 2 different Windows computers (8.1 and 7) with the installer always exiting. Does the RUU do anything special that flashing through cmd prompt or recoveries wont do? At this point I'd much rather do that.

NiklasK said:
Having so much trouble getting the RUU Installer to work. Tried it on 2 different Windows computers (8.1 and 7) with the installer always exiting. Does the RUU do anything special that flashing through cmd prompt or recoveries wont do? At this point I'd much rather do that.
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Like I said previously, I'd personally go for an older version first. That way you can test to make sure the conversion is 100% by letting the device do the OTA updates. What's the point of converting straight to the latest version and leaving yourself unsure whether OTA will work once Lollipop comes out?
I'd go for one of the 1.xx.xxx.x versions and update it to the latest, but that's me...Just a thought/suggestion.

BerndM14 said:
Like I said previously, I'd personally go for an older version first. That way you can test to make sure the conversion is 100% by letting the device do the OTA updates. What's the point of converting straight to the latest version and leaving yourself unsure whether OTA will work once Lollipop comes out?
I'd go for one of the 1.xx.xxx.x versions and update it to the latest, but that's me...Just a thought/suggestion.
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My apologies, I wasn't totally clear with my intentions. I just wanted to flash the stock latest ROM from T-mobile that I knew would fix my MMS issue. Then I would make a backup of that so I could always recover my phone to that point. I was always going to flash custom ROMs based off Tmobile base firmware, just wanted to have a fallback backup.

NiklasK said:
My apologies, I wasn't totally clear with my intentions. I just wanted to flash the stock latest ROM from T-mobile that I knew would fix my MMS issue. Then I would make a backup of that so I could always recover my phone to that point. I was always going to flash custom ROMs based off Tmobile base firmware, just wanted to have a fallback backup.
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I know what the intention is, I'm just stating what I personally would have done. Like I said before, when I converted to Dev Edition I had to manually install the OTA and flash the firmware twice before my device picked up the newest OTA updates and installed it automatically. Don't know why this is...Which is why I personally go back at least 2 or so versions prior to the latest version available to test and make sure that my device can do the OTA updates. You don't have to do this, just figured it would be good to know all is in working order for when 5.0 launches, else you'd probably have to install/flash manually OR go back a version in order for it to update automatically. It's fine either way I suppose, no "biggie".
RUU is the easiest way to do it but you can also just head over to the collection thread, download the latest nandroid backup from there and restore it in TWRP. Then head over to the update thread you'll find a collection of OTA.zip files. Download the one for T-Mobile and install it. You can also extract the firmware.zip from the OTA.zip and flash that in RUU mode(Twice flash) just to make sure the firmware is all in place.
You'll also then have a downloaded backup for nandroid(2.22.531.5) and you'll also have the stock recovery(Which is available in the firmware.zip file) for future references.
Collection for stock nandroid backups Latest nandroid for x.xx.531.x T-Mobile is 2.22.531.5 So you'll have to do OTA's anyways if you want that one.
OTA Zip collection Yours will be under "branded"
Afterwards you can just flash custom recovery and make a nandroid backup of 3.32.531.x for T-Mobile then you're set. You don't have to worry about making a backup of stock recovery as it is in the firmware.zip file like previously mentioned.
All that said, like mentioned before, RUU is probably the easiest way. Try an older version, should be available in the T-Mobile section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-htc-one-m8

No Support by Sunshine!

If Sunshine is the only way to achieve S-OFF, But my device isn't supported does this mean i just have to cry about my S-ON One M8?

If you are that disappointed then yes cry all you like ! If that's a disappointment you will cry about i wonder what you will do when you get a real disappointment in life ?!
They are working on a update maybe that will cheer you up

Araytha said:
If Sunshine is the only way to achieve S-OFF, But my device isn't supported does this mean i just have to cry about my S-ON One M8?
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Just so you know, The HTC One M7 was out for nearly 6 months without S-Off and it never stopped the developers form creating dozens of Roms and the development of the phone went on without any problems. All S-Off is really needed for is converting a phone to a different branding or carrier. Or to downgrade firmware. In most cases the phone will function and update just fine without s-off. All you need is an unlocked bootloader and custom recovery to enjoy most of the custom roms available to this device.

clsA said:
Just so you know, The HTC One M7 was out for nearly 6 months without S-Off and it never stopped the developers form creating dozens of Roms and the development of the phone went on without any problems. All S-Off is really needed for is converting a phone to a different branding or carrier. Or to downgrade firmware. In most cases the phone will function and update just fine without s-off. All you need is an unlocked bootloader and custom recovery to enjoy most of the custom roms available to this device.
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That was the main thing I needed, a new carrier. I'm sure it will happen eventually for my version just a matter of waiting for it!
already unlocked bootloader with custom recovery, running SlimKat atm, just the carrier issue.

Araytha said:
That was the main thing I needed, a new carrier. I'm sure it will happen eventually for my version just a matter of waiting for it!
already unlocked bootloader with custom recovery, running SlimKat atm, just the carrier issue.
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What is the phone not doing on your current carrier that you think a firmware / CID MID change will fix ?

Maybe he means SIM unlock it ?

clsA said:
What is the phone not doing on your current carrier that you think a firmware / CID MID change will fix ?
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Not updating fast enough and he rather wants an unlocked WWE International, WWE Asia, Developer Edition for faster updates? :cyclops:

Mr Hofs said:
Maybe he means SIM unlock it ?
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Exactly what I want, but also just want a fully unblocked M8. Prefer to have no restrictions what so ever.

Araytha said:
Exactly what I want, but also just want a fully unblocked M8. Prefer to have no restrictions what so ever.
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I have the Sim unlocked Developers Edition so I'm not sure whats needed for that. But yeah S-Off is nice even at $25. I hope they get it updated for you soon.

clsA said:
I have the Sim unlocked Developers Edition so I'm not sure whats needed for that. But yeah S-Off is nice even at $25. I hope they get it updated for you soon.
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Definitely worth it. No Issues paying for s-off. Hope they are working hard lay

I don't know what you're talking about that it won't work? FYI I'm running Viper Rom 3.2.1 and my device is supported. Or did you mean that you already bought the license and your phone says that it's still s-on?
Sent from my HTC One_M8

talpes said:
I don't know what you're talking about that it won't work? FYI I'm running Viper Rom 3.2.1 and my device is supported. Or did you mean that you already bought the license and your phone says that it's still s-on?
Sent from my HTC One_M8
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If you would have stopped at "I don't know what you're talking about", you would have been correct.

talpes said:
I don't know what you're talking about that it won't work? FYI I'm running Viper Rom 3.2.1 and my device is supported. Or did you mean that you already bought the license and your phone says that it's still s-on?
Sent from my HTC One_M8
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I don't get to that, it does testing and says that it won't work on my device thus won't let me in app purchase or enter a code.

Araytha said:
I don't get to that, it does testing and says that it won't work on my device thus won't let me in app purchase or enter a code.
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Flash ARHD or Maximus then try it.

xunholyx said:
If you would have stopped at "I don't know what you're talking about", you would have been correct.
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Thanks for correcting me, English isn't even my native language and I translated it from German so maybe that was my mistake

jsho31 said:
Flash ARHD or Maximus then try it.
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ARHD Still brings the same issue. It might be how new my phone is?
Fastboot GetVar All:
Code:
(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-ON
(bootloader) serialno: SH4XXXXXXXXX
(bootloader) imei: 35733XXXXXXXXXX
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B10000
(bootloader) cidnum: HTC__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: df77f8b7
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
help at all?

If all you desperately need sim unlock, and you're going to have to pay anyways, have you checked the usual sim unlock services? Most of those only cost like $10-15 and you'd get to switch carriers while you're waiting for sunshine to update.
With that and the right kernel/rom combo you'd get most of what s-off gets you anyways, with the exception of downgrading firmware, etc. but really how often are you going to do that? Just something to consider I suppose.

gokun said:
If all you desperately need sim unlock, and you're going to have to pay anyways, have you checked the usual sim unlock services? Most of those only cost like $10-15 and you'd get to switch carriers while you're waiting for sunshine to update.
With that and the right kernel/rom combo you'd get most of what s-off gets you anyways, with the exception of downgrading firmware, etc. but really how often are you going to do that? Just something to consider I suppose.
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Incorrect. You can't flash new firmware unless your MID and CID match the new version. With S-Off, you can always be on top of the new firmware from any carrier. (unless you are on Sprint or Verizon). For instance, AT&T is still on the old stuff. With S-Off, AT&T users can be on the newest 4.4.4
Also, I was on 4.4.4 (telus in canada) two months before my carrier updated. S-Off gives you full freedom.
Also, S-Off and SIM unlock are two totally separate things. So there is also that.

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If all you desperately need sim unlock, and you're going to have to pay anyways, have you checked the usual sim unlock services? Most of those only cost like $10-15 and you'd get to switch carriers while you're waiting for sunshine to update.
With that and the right kernel/rom combo you'd get most of what s-off gets you anyways, with the exception of downgrading firmware, etc. but really how often are you going to do that? Just something to consider I suppose.
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Three services have said they can't get an unlock code for my M8... Can an M8 be HardLocked like a Sony M2? Does anyone know where I might find the unlock counter is present on HTC?

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Incorrect. You can't flash new firmware unless your MID and CID match the new version. With S-Off, you can always be on top of the new firmware from any carrier. (unless you are on Sprint or Verizon). For instance, AT&T is still on the old stuff. With S-Off, AT&T users can be on the newest 4.4.4
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That's what I said though..."with the exception of downgrading firmware, etc" meaning you can't do that. So, I'm just saying, I wasn't incorrect. (but your post was still informative and helpful to many people I'm sure).
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Three services have said they can't get an unlock code for my M8... Can an M8 be HardLocked like a Sony M2? Does anyone know where I might find the unlock counter is present on HTC?
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Most likely your phone just isn't in their databases yet. I ran into that exact same thing when I had my OneX+. It's basically just a waiting game until they get the new databases that have your code in them. Back when I had my X+ it took about 2-3 weeks before anyone got the newest databases. It sucks, but all you can really do at that point is just wait. Which, again, definitely sucks.

[Q] M8 unknown version.

Hello, I have a M8 with CM12 installed(got it like that) and I'm trying to figure out which version do I have. Its unbranded and looks like a gms variant but I don't want to take a chance for a brick. If anyone can help that would be nice.

teradark said:
Hello, I have a M8 with CM12 installed(got it like that) and I'm trying to figure out which version do I have. Its unbranded and looks like a gms variant but I don't want to take a chance for a brick. If anyone can help that would be nice.
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Do adb getvar all, and post the output (delete your IMEI and serial number, as these are personal info that shouldn't be posted on the internet).

version: 0.5
version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
version-baseband: 1.24.21331147A1.09G
version-cpld: None
version-microp: None
version-main: 4.16.1540.8
version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
imei2: Not Support
meid: 00000000000000
product: m8_ul_ca
platform: hTCBmsm8974
modelid: 0P6B12000
cidnum: BS_US001
battery-status: good
battery-voltage: 0mV
partition-layout: Generic
security: on
build-mode: SHIP
boot-mode: FASTBOOT
commitno-bootloader: 3aa067db
hbootpreupdate: 11
gencheckpt: 0

teradark said:
version-main: 4.16.1540.8
product: m8_ul_ca
modelid: 0P6B12000
cidnum: BS_US001
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According to this info from your getvar, it looks like a developer edition.
I used this nifty guide: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10H7RftecZZKb5tT2zpShfYNFAfSe-imhhqtVfeMPVDA/edit#gid=0

Is it the developer edition cause I unlocked it?

Did you manually unlock it? Dev editions come factory unlocked. Your region code and cid num all point to the dev edtiion

teradark said:
Is it the developer edition cause I unlocked it?
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No, it looks like the Dev Ed based on the CID number and model ID. Those can be altered with s-off. But the product name is normally not changed (I've never seen a hack for doing so) and this identifies it as the AT&T or Dev Ed versions.
Presumably the phone doesn't have the AT&T "globe" logo on the back?

redpoint73 said:
No, it looks like the Dev Ed based on the CID number and model ID. Those can be altered with s-off. But the product name is normally not changed (I've never seen a hack for doing so) and this identifies it as the AT&T or Dev Ed versions.
Presumably the phone doesn't have the AT&T "globe" logo on the back?
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Its unbranded, i had to unlock it.
also i thinking of a different device when i wrote my opening post, but the problem is the same. i installed CM12.
if this device is at&t or the dev version, will it affect the bands i use for T-Mobile?

teradark said:
Its unbranded, i had to unlock it.
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If you had to unlock the bootloader, than maybe its the SIM unlocked US version. I think it has the same model ID, product name, maybe even same software as DE. But just has the bootloader locked (where DE comes bootloader unlocked).
The MID and CID are changeable with s-off. But I've never seen a mod to change the product name (nor is there much reason to do so) and I believe the product name indicates either AT&T, Dev Ed, or US SIM unlocked variants.
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if this device is at&t or the dev version, will it affect the bands i use for T-Mobile?
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Yes, the AT&T and DE versions (and I believe the US SIM unlocked is the same) lack the AWS band used by T-Mobile for 3G; and also lacks 2 of the 3 bands (region dependent) used by T-Mob for LTE. You can alter the band support by flashing radio/firmware, but s-off is required to do so.

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If you had to unlock the bootloader, than maybe its the SIM unlocked US version. I think it has the same model ID, product name, maybe even same software as DE. But just has the bootloader locked (where DE comes bootloader unlocked).
The MID and CID are changeable with s-off. But I've never seen a mod to change the product name (nor is there much reason to do so) and I believe the product name indicates either AT&T, Dev Ed, or US SIM unlocked variants.
Yes, the AT&T and DE versions (and I believe the US SIM unlocked is the same) lack the AWS band used by T-Mobile for 3G; and also lacks 2 of the 3 bands (region dependent) used by T-Mob for LTE. You can alter the band support by flashing radio/firmware, but s-off is required to do so.
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I might just go by the dev ed., but this 3g band is a problem. I haven't figured out how to achieve s-off. Lollipop was installed and its hindering the process.
Thanks for the help everyone.

teradark said:
I might just go by the dev ed., but this 3g band is a problem. I haven't figured out how to achieve s-off. Lollipop was installed and its hindering the process.
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Sunshine is the only way to get s-off for the m8. Good luck with everything! :good:

How to figure out if M8 is US or EU model

Hello all,
I just got a refurbished M8 from China and after many hours reading tons of documents I am still struggling to figure out if it is a EU model as advertised or a US one.
On the back of the phone it says Model 0P6B100 but the MID (0P6B120), the model string M8_UL_CA and probably more important the IMEI point to an AT&T version. Now the OS/firmware seems to be the stock EU one (version 3.28.401.6), there is no AT&T logo or app anywhere.
Since you can pretty much change everything in software I'm not sure which of the above information I can really trust.
Is there any way to tell for sure if the device is EU or US?
If it is US is it by design limited to the US 4G bands or will using an EU firmware make it use all the EU bands?
I can post the full bootloader information if it helps.
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Forgot to mention: the CID came set to 11111111
Thanks

My responses below in red font:
Gnondpom said:
On the back of the phone it says Model 0P6B100
This means little. We've seen a lot of M8 devices that have had their back covers replaced; usually to remove the US carrier logos - which reinforces the notion that it was originally ATT. Its what is inside the phone that matters, so we need to go by the getvar data.
but the MID (0P6B120), the model string M8_UL_CA and probably more important the IMEI point to an AT&T version. Now the OS/firmware seems to be the stock EU one (version 3.28.401.6), there is no AT&T logo or app anywhere.
MID number is easy to change with s-off, but the product ID (M8_UL_CA) I've never seen changed, and is reliable to go by.
Likewise, OS number is easy to change with s-off. First can you confirm where you got the OS number, is it from the bootloader screen (which is the correct place to get it)? If so, former owner or the reseller probably flashed Euro 401 firmware/software in order to "convert" it to Euro, and remove all ATT branding, give it the proper Euro band support, etc.
Since you can pretty much change everything in software I'm not sure which of the above information I can really trust.
True that CID, MID and OS number can be changed. But as mentioned, I've never seen the product ID (M8_UL_CA in this case) changed. So that should be reliable to go by, making it the ATT version, or much less likely the US Developer's Edition.
Is there any way to tell for sure if the device is EU or US?
If it is US is it by design limited to the US 4G bands or will using an EU firmware make it use all the EU bands?
If the OS number you gave was taken from the bootloader screen, its already had Euro firmware flashed. Does it work on your carrier's LTE network currently?
I can post the full bootloader information if it helps. If you know how, do fastboot getvar all, and post the results (delete IMEI and serial numer before posting). But I'm pretty sure this is an ATT version that has been modified, and back cover replaced.
Is the phone s-off?
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Thanks, I suspected that phone to be a US model with EU firmware.
Here's the getvars output:
(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: 3.28.401.7
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul_ca
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B12000
(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: df77f8b7
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
Note about version-main: the phone came with 3.28.401.6 (same in bootloader and information from phone) but it refused to install OTA updates so I flashed a stock 3.28.401.7 after changing CID and MID to EU values. This allowed OTA to process all the way up to Lollipop and this is where problems started: the Apps store decided that the device is not compatibe with applications which I was able to install on KK without problems and the MM OTA does not show up when I check for updates.
I just got my nano SIM and initial tests shows the phone connecting to 4G but I have no clue which band it uses (any way to check???)... it also switches back and forth between 3G and 4G a bit too much for me but I am in a rural area so it might be normal. I will have to do some side by side comparison with my wife's Wiko which I know to be working fine.
Right now I'm in the middle of bringing the phone back into the state I received it, just have to flash to 3.28.401.6 firmware. Or would it make more sense to get a stock MM right away (I don't care about the data)?

Gnondpom said:
Note about version-main: the phone came with 3.28.401.6 (same in bootloader and information from phone) but it refused to install OTA updates so I flashed a stock 3.28.401.7 after changing CID and MID to EU values. This allowed OTA to process all the way up to Lollipop
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Something is strange here. The MID isn't for Euro version now. It should be 0P6B10000.
And the fact its not, should prevent the Euro OTA from installing (possibly even from giving the update notification and downloading).
Further, if you did OTA update to Euro Lollipop, the main version would say 4.16.401.10 (or .13).
Something doesn't add up here. I think you did something wrong, or may have some of the steps confused.
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I just got my nano SIM and initial tests shows the phone connecting to 4G but I have no clue which band it uses (any way to check???)...
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It would probably make the most sense to find out what LTE band(s) your carrier uses. From there, I can see if your firmware version supports that band(s).
Gnondpom said:
Right now I'm in the middle of bringing the phone back into the state I received it, just have to flash to 3.28.401.6 firmware. Or would it make more sense to get a stock MM right away (I don't care about the data)?
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My recommendation would be to properly change to the Euro MID using this guide (is this how you changed the MID before?): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708581
Then RUU to Marshmallow using this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64926626&postcount=6
RUU will wipe the phone. But as you said, you don't care about that. And since you are having other issue (with Play store), the RUU may fix that.
RUU is a complete stock Euro image; re-writes every partition. Nice clean install, and the best way to update (as long as you don't mind the phone being wiped).

redpoint73 said:
Something is strange here. The MID isn't for Euro version now. It should be 0P6B10000.
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This is because I started to bring the phone back to the weird "China config" having the AT&T MID with an Euro FW.
To get the OTA to work I did set it to 0P6B10000 with a CID of HTC__203 but seems there is an additional check somewhere which disabled the MM upgrade from showing up.
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Further, if you did OTA update to Euro Lollipop, the main version would say 4.16.401.10 (or .13).
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Right, but as said I reverted back to KK for now due to the store issues in Lollipop.
redpoint73 said:
It would probably make the most sense to find out what LTE band(s) your carrier uses. From there, I can see if your firmware version supports that band(s).
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700, 1800 and 2600 Mhz
Does your statement imply that the EU and US versions use the same hardware and that the used frequencies only dependent on the installed firmware?
Because at the end it all boils down to: can I use the phone reasonably well in Europe or should I ask for an exchange / refund.
redpoint73 said:
My recommendation would be to properly change to the Euro MID using this guide (is this how you changed the MID before?): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708581
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Didn't use that guide but the same method
Do I need to change the CID as well to flash the RUU or can I leave it as is?
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Then RUU to Marshmallow using this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64926626&postcount=6
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Ok, I will give it a try as soon as possible (likely over the week-end) and report back.

Gnondpom said:
This is because I started to bring the phone back to the weird "China config" having the AT&T MID with an Euro FW.
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You should always describe all the exact steps, and what you have done to the device (in detail, be specific), in order for folks to help you. Otherwise, its really confusing. You want to make it easier for folks to help you, not harder!
Gnondpom said:
To get the OTA to work I did set it to 0P6B10000 with a CID of HTC__203 but seems there is an additional check somewhere which disabled the MM upgrade from showing up.
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I've never seen such a check, and don't believe this assumption is correct. There are lots of glitches that can happen in the system, that can prevent an OTA. That is likely what happened.
Gnondpom said:
Right, but as said I reverted back to KK for now due to the store issues in Lollipop.
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You did not state such a thing. The only mention I see of such a thing is the following:
Gnondpom said:
This allowed OTA to process all the way up to Lollipop and this is where problems started: the Apps store decided that the device is not compatibe with applications which I was able to install on KK without problems and the MM OTA does not show up when I check for updates.
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Which to me does not say you downgraded to KK. And even if you said so, you'd have to be specific that you downgraded both the firmware and OS (by RUU? Or by flashing firmware.zip and a Kitkat TWRP backup?). Again, I'm just saying you should always try to provide the proper and complete details about what you have done, in order for us to help you. Otherwise, its confusing and makes it harder for us to help you. Already wasted time trying to figure out what you did, and asking you about it.
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Does your statement imply that the EU and US versions use the same hardware and that the used frequencies only dependent on the installed firmware?
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That is correct. The hardware is the same in this case (ATT and EU) and the band support is set in radio baseband firmware. Meaning, if you have a Euro radio firmware installed, it should support the bands specified for the Euro version.
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700, 1800 and 2600 Mhz
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Based on the specs here, the Euro firmware does not support LTE 700 MHz.
You may have better results with the Asia radio firmware, which supports all the LTE bands you stated. But that would be assuming its the 700 MHz LTE band that is being used in your area, and the missing support is what is causing the problem (which may or may not be true).
Gnondpom said:
Because at the end it all boils down to: can I use the phone reasonably well in Europe or should I ask for an exchange / refund.
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Hard to say for certain, but again, you may flash the Asia radio, and see if that helps.
Gnondpom said:
Do I need to change the CID as well to flash the RUU or can I leave it as is?
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SuperCID 11111111 is fine. SuperCID basically "passes" any CID check by the RUUs and OTAs, that is what makes it super!