Can you convert a H815T (Hong Kong) version to a UK (Euro) version using the correct files when rooting? So if I use the International H815 10c Version files will this change it to Euro verions?
What do you mean by Euro version? What do you want to change? I don't think you can do what you want by flashing a different system image.
I think he's looking for root? Same as myself.
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gadget069 said:
I think he's looking for root? Same as myself.
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I'm not so sure.
But if you have the H815 you can root using the international files posted in the root thread.
Too many versions if the 815. I don't believe the 815t is rootable yet.
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Too many versions if the 815. I don't believe the 815t is rootable yet.
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Yes it is.
Yeah I was asking if the H815T you could you use the H815 files and you can.
I could get the H815T cheap but found a selling the H815 for the same price so I don't need this anymore. Only if LG could stop making a million different variants and confusing people
But thanks for all your help guys.
I bought the H815T because of band 40 support, which Optus uses.
I used the international H815 10c image to root mine.
Optus are shipping the H815T, Telstra are shipping H815K (which is missing quite a few bands compared to the T). I have one of the Optus H815Ts. Im not prepared to flash a slightly mis-matching system.img and would much prefer to make my own. Ive not let the firmware update yet, and the download mode shell works. But the recovery block device isnt present preventing TWRP from being flashed in.
I dont think 'converting' a H815T to a euro would help with the unlock at all, because I think the key is not a flag but a hash (unconfirmed, the hex key gen thing could be a bluff) and the hash is generated after LG lookup your device ID. Even if you changed to the euro firmware, I think LG would still consider your device a 'T'.
I have been looking for a root method for the T version but it dosent appear possible yet.
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Optus are shipping the H815T, Telstra are shipping H815K (which is missing quite a few bands compared to the T). I have one of the Optus H815Ts. Im not prepared to flash a slightly mis-matching system.img and would much prefer to make my own. Ive not let the firmware update yet, and the download mode shell works. But the recovery block device isnt present preventing TWRP from being flashed in.
I dont think 'converting' a H815T to a euro would help with the unlock at all, because I think the key is not a flag but a hash (unconfirmed, the hex key gen thing could be a bluff) and the hash is generated after LG lookup your device ID. Even if you changed to the euro firmware, I think LG would still consider your device a 'T'.
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This is correct. Were going to be waiting a while for a bootloader unlock. Telstra/ Optus certianly wont release one so were relying on someone to claim the bounty and figure out an exploit.
Just FYI if your looking for ROOT you can use the Low Effort Root and flash a euro version, but you wont be able to unlock the bootloader.
Also if you just want Marshmallow on your Telstra or Optus phone you dont need to unlock the bootloader, you can simply run LGUP and flash the 20b files to it. (you cant have Marshmallow and root as far as I'm aware)
Anyone in this thread have h815k original system.img file? or a rooted system.img file? Reason is I flashed the 10c version for root but now I want to run LGUP so I need to reflash to stock and I didnt backup (silly me).
Let me know thanks guys
TiMilk said:
This is correct. Were going to be waiting a while for a bootloader unlock. Telstra/ Optus certianly wont release one so were relying on someone to claim the bounty and figure out an exploit.
Just FYI if your looking for ROOT you can use the Low Effort Root and flash a euro version, but you wont be able to unlock the bootloader.
Also if you just want Marshmallow on your Telstra or Optus phone you dont need to unlock the bootloader, you can simply run LGUP and flash the 20b files to it. (you cant have Marshmallow and root as far as I'm aware)
Anyone in this thread have h815k original system.img file? or a rooted system.img file? Reason is I flashed the 10c version for root but now I want to run LGUP so I need to reflash to stock and I didnt backup (silly me).
Let me know thanks guys
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So is it dangerous to go from 815K to 815T as radio bands are different? i changed from Telstra to Optus so wondering if I can do this...
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How do I check which version of the phone I have--Asian European or USA. I know that the bands supported by each are different.
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How do I check which version of the phone I have--Asian European or USA. I know that the bands supported by each are different.
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Do:
fastboot getvar all
and report the CID
HTC_059 can't seem to decipher what the means though.
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HTC_059 can't seem to decipher what the means though.
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That's the Asian-European it seems. I've never encountered that CID before, it's not US and it's not in this thread either:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376
I'm sure the OP of that thread would love a full backup
Sir-Fix-a-Lot said:
That's the Asian-European it seems. I've never encountered that CID before, it's not US and it's not in this thread either:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376
I'm sure the OP of that thread would love a full backup
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It's probably the Asian version because the manual has HTC contact number for the Far East and Australia. I would have preferred a European version for the 800 MHZ band.
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It's probably the Asian version because the manual has HTC contact number for the Far East and Australia. I would have preferred a European version for the 800 MHZ band.
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The LTE800 band?
I only see one model with it:
http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=specs&id=5988&c=htc_one_m8_2014_lte-a_htc_m8
Also, that site is great, it has all the models listed, with their bands, and other info
According the the HTC website, the Asian and Euro versions seem to have the 800 band. Mine might be a Pakistan version since it came with official import stickers from the PTA.
Two questions:
1) You don't suppose there is a way to change the bands is there? It's a hardware issue, am I right?
2) I plan to use the stock ROM with root features. Do I need S-off or will unlocking/rooting be enough? Will I still get official updates with root?
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According the the HTC website, the Asian and Euro versions seem to have the 800 band. Mine might be a Pakistan version since it came with official import stickers from the PTA.
Two questions:
1) You don't suppose there is a way to change the bands is there? It's a hardware issue, am I right?
2) I plan to use the stock ROM with root features. Do I need S-off or will unlocking/rooting be enough? Will I still get official updates with root?
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I've been searching for the same answer for weeks, since I have an unlocked T-Mo model on AT&T and am missing bands I need. I've tried everything I know, different radios, the AT&T RUU, lots of cursing, and they will not enable.
If you want to receive official OTA's, and only have root, you could root it with TowelRoot or WeakSauce. You do not need S-Off or an unlocked bootloader. For the OTA to install properly, you can't have a custom recovery installed.
So you now have two options. Just root it, and be able to receive OTA (will remove root, and need to be rooted again), or you could convert it to the European version and get those OTA's
To convert it you would have to change the CID to match the European version, and also flash a stock recovery and ROM for that model. You can refer to this thread for the ROM and Recovery. Read through it to find the European versions CID and the links for the ROM and Recovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376
I didn't get you.
*Why will converting to a European version help?
*If I root without unlocking, I will still recieve OTA updates but they will reset root everytime. I will then need to root again. Correct? How often are the OTA?
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I didn't get you.
*Why will converting to a European version help?
*If I root without unlocking, I will still recieve OTA updates but they will reset root everytime. I will then need to root again. Correct? How often are the OTA?
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Well lets say I wanted to turn my T-Mo model into an AT&T model, I could either SuperCID and flash the AT&T RUU, or change the CID to match AT&T, flash its ROM and Recovery, and then I will get OTAs from AT&T. People are converting their models into GPE, Dev edition, From Euro to AT&T, etc.
But it sounds like you have a stock unbranded version of Sense already, so if you just want root, then only go with root, and yes, an OTA will almost always unroot it, and require you to root it again. You could also use SuperSU's survival mode, and it will most likely keep root.
I'm guessing you have 4.4.2 already, so I wouldn't expect an OTA until 4.4.4
Okay so I want to root my phone but I checked on imeidata what H815 variant it was and under Network Code it says SEA. So what exactly is that? I googled it but it didn't really come up with anything related to the phone.
Also, is this variant even rootable? I hope so, I want the cool stuff. D:
It also says SW Version : H81510B_00, carrier says ARROW. If any of this is relevant I have no clue.
you are using the SEA version of the H815. It's identical to the European counterpart, but basically still considered a "variant".
You can apply most of hack/root/exploits that can be applied to the H815, only that you can't unlock the boot loader, and thus can't install TWRP on it.
So just to be sure if I follow the "Low Effort Root" for the G4 on this site, it should work properly correct? I downloaded the files that said it was for the International Version.
yeah, as long as you use H815 files (not h815T, or H815P) then it should work.
case in point I flashed 10D open EU on my h815 SEA, no problem.
Though actually the easiest way for you to make sure your stuffs work is to flash a stock EU rom on it, then flash the rooted IMG for that EU rom on top.
SEA stands for Singapore version
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SEA stands for Singapore version
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SEA stands for South East Asia... not Singapore dude..
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I though that H815 was the european open version (able to unlock bootloader and such) and that the other versions had other names, but I've seen people about talking about H815 versions with the same name and with or without LTE-A, or even specific H815 versions for Asia, France or even non-carrier USA, and on all of them the bootloader is locked as ****.
Is this true? in this case, if you were buying this phone online, how to determine you're buying the european open version? what's the model name exactly for that?
Thanks!
I got mine from handtec.com. I made sure before purchasing that it was the H815 EU. That is what you are looking for. And as a note, I unlocked my boot loader 3 days ago so I know what they sell is the true EU version.
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I got mine from handtec.com. I made sure before purchasing that it was the H815 EU. That is what you are looking for. And as a note, I unlocked my boot loader 3 days ago so I know what they sell is the true EU version.
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I got my H815EU from handtec as well. Unlocked the bootloader the same day.
Only way I know of is to check settings under software version. For example mine shows V10C-TWN-XX.
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Only way I know of is to check settings under software version. For example mine shows V10C-TWN-XX.
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So when do you think we will be able to unlock the bootloader?
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So when do you think we will be able to unlock the bootloader?
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I'm also thinking the same thing here. ?
I have managed to root. But I need custom recovery just in case I need to back up etc
to see whether your model is unlockable - please see my post entitled [UNLOCK] list of LG G4 models that you can unlock
Hi! I bought a H815 version, foe a steal btw, "130$" Thinking that I could unlock the bootloader, but then doing more research only finding that the only way doing so is if I have a EU version.
So anyone know anyway I could trade or buy a EU or UK version for cheap so I could trade or it doesn't anyone know the status of the USA H815 bootloader status?
Also wtff why isn't the H815 version upgraded to marshmallow? This stock ROM is majorly broken .
tmobile one can be bootloader unlocked. h811.
I just did the same thing, got a h815 USA with locked bootloader.
Using LGUP I was able to flash version 20d MM and it is working fine.
You could try https://www.reddit.com/r/phoneswap/
I've got 20j MM running on my USA H815.
I updated with the .kdz file from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/kdz-firmware-v20j-united-kingdom-2016-t3518925
I used the installers and software from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/help/lgup-install-kdz-mm-lp-t3249803
Note that in the LGUP application, you need to click Update to select a .kdz file. You then need to exit and restart the program, then click refurbish to do a clean flash.
So I opened my box today and realized the manual mentioned lg g4 h815t.... I have a h811
Looked up on website both are T-Mobile. What's the difference?
What phone do I really have?
Could I potentionally flash a h815 ROM?
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So I opened my box today and realized the manual mentioned lg g4 h815t.... I have a h811
Looked up on website both are T-Mobile. What's the difference?
What phone do I really have?
Could I potentionally flash a h815 ROM?
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The H815T is Not T-Mobile. The H815T are sold in Turkey and Hong Kong. It's mostly the same as the H815 variant.
If you flash an H815 firmware on your device if it's a H811 you'll permanently brick your device.
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The H815T is Not T-Mobile. The H815T are sold in Turkey and Hong Kong. It's mostly the same as the H815 variant.
If you flash an H815 firmware on your device if it's a H811 you'll permanently brick your device.
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LG website states 815T is a T-Mobile phone.
It is possible the manual just has that model number listed and shipped with my 811 device.
How do I really check what version I have?
And why would they state 815T is a T-Mobile phone on their website?
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LG website states 815T is a T-Mobile phone.
It is possible the manual just has that model number listed and shipped with my 811 device.
How do I really check what version I have?
And why would they state 815T is a T-Mobile phone on their website?
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I see no where on LGs website on the H815T page stating it's T-Mobile. If it does it's a glitch. It's 100% not a T-Mobile USA device.
Manuals may not matter as a G4 is a G4 operation wise.
What do you mean check which version you have? If it's a H811 then it's a T-Mobile device. T-Mobile only has 1 model for the G4.
Where did you buy your phone? If used/referb/second hand that might explain the manual mismatch.
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The H815T is Not T-Mobile. The H815T are sold in Turkey and Hong Kong. It's mostly the same as the H815 variant.
If you flash an H815 firmware on your device if it's a H811 you'll permanently brick your device.
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hyelton said:
I see no where on LGs website on the H815T page stating it's T-Mobile. If it does it's a glitch. It's 100% not a T-Mobile USA device.
Manuals may not matter as a G4 is a G4 operation wise.
What do you mean check which version you have? If it's a H811 then it's a T-Mobile device. T-Mobile only has 1 model for the G4.
Where did you buy your phone? If used/referb/second hand that might explain the manual mismatch.
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Bought it through Rogers. Apparently rogers sells or sold h812
Box imei and serial number match to phone.
Must be manual...manual is a manual.
But why would Rogers be selling a T-Mobile phone.....when they have their own brand?
Anyway to check other than software?
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Bought it through Rogers. Apparently rogers sells or sold h812
Box imei and serial number match to phone.
Must be manual...manual is a manual.
But why would Rogers be selling a T-Mobile phone.....when they have their own brand?
Anyway to check other than software?
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Now that is what's odd. So you bought it through a actual Rogers store? And not a reseller that just happens to sell rogers stuff?
Rogers themselves I doubt would sell a T-Mobile device.
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Now that is what's odd. So you bought it through a actual Rogers store? And not a reseller that just happens to sell rogers stuff?
Rogers themselves I doubt would sell a T-Mobile device.
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It was actual Rogers store. Not a reseller
Bought it unlocked. Sales rep said he could give me a deal on it so I took it
Glad I didn't get a 812 to be honest, read there are no custom ROMs?
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The H815T is Not T-Mobile. The H815T are sold in Turkey and Hong Kong. It's mostly the same as the H815 variant.
If you flash an H815 firmware on your device if it's a H811 you'll permanently brick your device.
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If the H811 has an unlocked bootloader, will it still brick if one were flash the H815T firmware?
අධිරාජ (Adhirāja) said:
If the H811 has an unlocked bootloader, will it still brick if one were flash the H815T firmware?
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Never flash wrong model firmware. Yes you would brick your device...
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Never flash wrong model firmware. Yes you would brick your device...
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Has it been tried before?
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Has it been tried before?
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It’s not that it’s not been tried. It cannot be done. If it is you’ll 1. Result in a brick or 2. It won’t work and hope that you’ll be able to flash it back.
The modems in those phones are completely different. Along with the T-Mobile model having antirollback which makes it impossible
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It’s not that it’s not been tried. It cannot be done. If it is you’ll 1. Result in a brick or 2. It won’t work and hope that you’ll be able to flash it back.
The modems in those phones are completely different. Along with the T-Mobile model having antirollback which makes it impossible
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Ok well I have the H812 with antirollback value 0. once steadfasterx is fully complete his unofficial bootloader unlock, my plan is to unlock bootloader, install TWRP, then until custom roms for this variant comes out, I plan on flashing other carrier firmwares.... and it seems H815 has better updates, so probably going to flash that one...
Also, can you kindly tell me what you mean by "modem" in the phone? is it the thing that deals with frequency bands?
If it softbricks, I can always re-flash my stock firmware right? What are the chances of a hardbrick?
අධිරාජ (Adhirāja) said:
Ok well I have the H812 with antirollback value 0. once steadfasterx is fully complete his unofficial bootloader unlock, my plan is to unlock bootloader, install TWRP, then until custom roms for this variant comes out, I plan on flashing other carrier firmwares.... and it seems H815 has better updates, so probably going to flash that one...
If it softbricks, I can always re-flash my stock firmware right? What are the chances of a hardbrick?
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H812 won’t be as locked down as the H811 is. But flashing wrong model firmware is a no no. Flashing custom roms built on another firmware may not work correctly but won’t be as harmful as flashing stock firmware which will 99% won’t work and or will cause a hard brick.
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H812 won’t be as locked down as the H811 is. But flashing wrong model firmware is a no no. Flashing custom roms built on another firmware may not work correctly but won’t be as harmful as flashing stock firmware which will 99% won’t work and or will cause a hard brick.
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Ok so I can flash a H815 custom rom on this. Thanks.
Do you know any nougat based H815 roms with all the stock H815 apps?
Thanks very much.
අධිරාජ (Adhirāja) said:
Ok so I can flash a H815 custom rom on this. Thanks.
Do you know any nougat based H815 roms with all the stock H815 apps?
Thanks very much.
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Not saying you can, but that would be possible before flashing a stock kdz or tot.
Sorry no clue on Roms. Only keep up with stock and flashing to stock.
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Not saying you can, but that would be possible before flashing a stock kdz or tot.
Sorry no clue on Roms. Only keep up with stock and flashing to stock.
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Ok. Thank you for all your time and help. have a good day.