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Help needed determining RUU for M8

Hello guys, I need a asap help and will be very thankful for guidance.
I recently bought a used HTC one M8 Gold 32GB, it is in pristine condition, just weeks used, but when I came home and did a reset I realized that it was a rooted phone. But then I discovered that there were some apps like Sprint Worldwide and there were many instances where I found Sprint written, (I have no SIM installed and neither do we have Sprint in our country). So I ended up assuming that it was rooted by the original user solely to unlock the device? I am currently in 4.4.2 and unable to update as it keeps stucking on checking screen. Now I want to revert the device to its original condition and need help doing that. I heard that it can be done by installing RUU so I went to:
htc . com / us / support/rom-downloads
and downloaded: 4.25.651.18 (assuming it is a Sprint)
and then placed it in the sdcard but after HBOOT takes some loading time, it just says invalid image. I have also tried renaming it with no hope.
the bootloader is Locked/ M8_WHL PVT SHIP S-OFF.

redfaction95 said:
Hello guys, I need a asap help and will be very thankful for guidance.
I recently bought a used HTC one M8 Gold 32GB, it is in pristine condition, just weeks used, but when I came home and did a reset I realized that it was a rooted phone. But then I discovered that there were some apps like Sprint Worldwide and there were many instances where I found Sprint written, (I have no SIM installed and neither do we have Sprint in our country). So I ended up assuming that it was rooted by the original user solely to unlock the device? I am currently in 4.4.2 and unable to update as it keeps stucking on checking screen. Now I want to revert the device to its original condition and need help doing that. I heard that it can be done by installing RUU so I went to:
htc . com / us / support/rom-downloads
and downloaded: 4.25.651.18 (assuming it is a Sprint)
and then placed it in the sdcard but after HBOOT takes some loading time, it just says invalid image. I have also tried renaming it with no hope.
the bootloader is Locked/ M8_WHL PVT SHIP S-OFF.
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First you need to post the results of fastboot getvar all. REMOVE your serial and IMEI numbers from the pasted info before posting. We need to see hopefully the firmware that is currently on the device.
If it is Sprint and you have downloaded the correct RUU file, you do NOT put it on the SD card, you leave it on your Windows PC, attach the device to the PC with USB cable and run the RUU as administrator in Windows. Before that, download HTC Sync Manager and let it install, then delete it. It will leave behind the HTC drivers which you need.

Einwod said:
First you need to post the results of fastboot getvar all. REMOVE your serial and IMEI numbers from the pasted info before posting. We need to see hopefully the firmware that is currently on the device.
If it is Sprint and you have downloaded the correct RUU file, you do NOT put it on the SD card, you leave it on your Windows PC, attach the device to the PC with USB cable and run the RUU as administrator in Windows. Before that, download HTC Sync Manager and let it install, then delete it. It will leave behind the HTC drivers which you need.
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Thanks for the reply brother.
i.imgur . com / 2woLrs5.jpg
(Sorry, I have less than 10 posts )
And for your 2nd paragraph part, all done as you said, have installed everything and then uninstalled the htc sync as well, now jus waiting for you to confirm which version is my M8, if it is Sprint as you say, then I will flash it right away (I know risk is on me).

redfaction95 said:
Thanks for the reply brother.
i.imgur . com / 2woLrs5.jpg
(Sorry, I have less than 10 posts )
And for your 2nd paragraph part, all done as you said, have installed everything and then uninstalled the htc sync as well, now jus waiting for you to confirm which version is my M8, if it is Sprint as you say, then I will flash it right away (I know risk is on me).
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It's definitely Sprint but the firmware is ancient. Run the RUU file and hopefully it will go thru. If not, we'll have to find a way to update your firmware one at a time, but as you are S-OFF it will be easy enough as long as we can find the firmwares.

Sprint RUU can be found Here, this is the latest Lollipop version.
Get your phone into fastboot mode and simply run the RUU .exe file while your phone is plugged into the computer via USB.

Einwod said:
It's definitely Sprint but the firmware is ancient. Run the RUU file and hopefully it will go thru. If not, we'll have to find a way to update your firmware one at a time, but as you are S-OFF it will be easy enough as long as we can find the firmwares.
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Viper4713 said:
Sprint RUU can be found. this is the latest Lollipop version.
Get your phone into fastboot mode and simply run the RUU .exe file while your phone is plugged into the computer via USB.
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Thanks a ton mates, done as you said, everything is up and running butter smooth, now i am updated to 5.0.2 with a full clean install + update option now works as well and recovery is also working now. Just one more question, i dont see 3G anywhere in settings, but 4G is there, does my particular device doesnot come with 3G support?

redfaction95 said:
Thanks a ton mates, done as you said, everything is up and running butter smooth, now i am updated to 5.0.2 with a full clean install. Just one more question, i dont see 3G anywhere in settings, but 4G is there, does my particular device doesnot come with 3G support?
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It should all be there. When you connect to a data network, what symbol shows on the status bar?

Einwod said:
It should all be there. When you connect to a data network, what symbol shows on the status bar?
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A gsm sign sorrounded with a dotted circle

redfaction95 said:
A gsm sign sorrounded with a dotted circle
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I have no idea. I can change my symbol using Xposed modules, though normally mine chows 3G or H. Have you looked in settings/mobile data/network mode? Currently mine shows3G only, 2G/3G auto and 2G/3G/4G auto.

Einwod said:
I have no idea. I can change my symbol using Xposed modules, though normally mine chows 3G or H. Have you looked in settings/mobile data/network mode? Currently mine shows3G only, 2G/3G auto and 2G/3G/4G auto.
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imgur.com / xcJHIVE

redfaction95 said:
imgur.com / xcJHIVE
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Sprint phones are different from a lot of others. I forgot about CDMA. Mine is GSM. Sorry I can't help further.

Einwod said:
Sprint phones are different from a lot of others. I forgot about CDMA. Mine is GSM. Sorry I can't help further.
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What if i flash it with the international/unlocked version of RUU like yours?

redfaction95 said:
What if i flash it with the international/unlocked version of RUU like yours?
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It won't work. If your device is CDMA and mine is GSM, you could brick your device totally.

Einwod said:
It won't work. If your device is CDMA and mine is GSM, you could brick your device totally.
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Are you sure mine is cdma? There is GSM written at many places too.

redfaction95 said:
Are you sure mine is cdma? There is GSM written at many places too.
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Sprint is CDMA. No doubt about it. The CDMA version M8 supports CDMA, GSM and HSPA, but not as many HSPA bands as the "pure" GSM M8 (basically any version except Sprint and Verizon).
What bands does your carrier use for 3G (HSPA)? I'm guessing that your carrier uses bands not supported by the Sprint version. In which case, you are out of luck. The Sprint (or Verizon) version is not recommended for anyone outside the US, and not on the specific (Sprint or Verizon) carrier.
You can't flash RUU, radio, or firmware from other versions to Sprint (even with s-off). As mentioned, the flash will either fail or brick the phone.

Einwod said:
It won't work. If your device is CDMA and mine is GSM, you could brick your device totally.
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redpoint73 said:
Sprint is CDMA. No doubt about it. The CDMA version M8 supports CDMA, GSM and HSPA, but not as many HSPA bands as the "pure" GSM M8 (basically any version except Sprint and Verizon).
What bands does your carrier use for 3G (HSPA)? I'm guessing that your carrier uses bands not supported by the Sprint version. In which case, you are out of luck. The Sprint (or Verizon) version is not recommended for anyone outside the US, and not on the specific (Sprint or Verizon) carrier.
You can't flash RUU, radio, or firmware from other versions to Sprint (even with s-off). As mentioned, the flash will either fail or brick the phone.
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I have changed my CID and MID. And btw can any one of you tell why the International version + Developer/Unlocked are still on 5.0.1 unlike the (my) Sprint version's 5.0.2 ...? Due to this issue, currently I am unable to flash any other lower (but international for 3G support) version of RUU exe regardless of me being on compatible CID/MID.

redfaction95 said:
I have changed my CID and MID. And btw can any one of you tell why the International version + Developer/Unlocked are still on 5.0.1 unlike the (my) Sprint version's 5.0.2 ...? Due to this issue, currently I am unable to flash any other lower (but international for 3G support) version of RUU exe regardless of me being on compatible CID/MID.
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Never ever install an intl version/dev edition to your sprint device. It may brick it.
Where is your region currently ? Which country ?
Maybe change of these helps :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2594804

ckpv5 said:
Never ever install an intl version/dev edition to your sprint device. It may brick it.
Where is your region currently ? Which country ?
Maybe change of these helps :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2594804
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I guess, it will not brick because I have changed my CID and MID according to the RUU version. Correct me if I am wrong?
I live in Asia, Pakistan.

ckpv5 said:
Never ever install an intl version/dev edition to your sprint device. It may brick it.
Where is your region currently ? Which country ?
Maybe change of these helps :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2594804
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What about the European version instead 4.16.401.10
while setting:-
CID: HTC__001
MID: 0P6B10000

redfaction95 said:
What about the European version instead 4.16.401.10
while setting:-
CID: HTC__001
MID: 0P6B10000
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God almighty man, READ WHAT HE SAYS. You cannot and should not flash WWE anything on a Sprint device. What part of that do you NOT UNDERSTAND?

Can executable RUUs be used to downgrade?

There's something that I'm a bit unclear on when it comes to RUUs
Let's say that I'd like to try out the latest Marshmallow release without waiting for the OTA and use the HTC-provided RUU .exe (3.35.617.12)
I'm on a T-Mobile branded M9 and would like to keep WiFi Calling and Visual Voicemail. If I find that I am unable to use these features in the non-branded HTC MM release, will I simply be able to use the T-Mobile branded RUU .exe (2.11.531.19) to revert back or will I be unable to as it's an older version (Android 5.1)
I'm currently still locked and S-ON
I seem to remember downgrades not being possible on my M7 once the hboot was updated to a newer version, but am a bit confused about the specifics of the M9
Thank you, and my apologies if this is a dumb question -- I've done my best to find an answer through searching

You cannot flash RUU that does not match your device variant. In this case, you would need 3.35.531.xx RUU, to try marshmallow. 3.35.617.xx won't install on your phone, unless you S-off and change the variant CID.

But once your phone is S-OFF then you are able to downgrade, too. (Although it doesn't matter whether you use a RUU.zip or a RUU.exe.)

asestar said:
You cannot flash RUU that does not match your device variant. In this case, you would need 3.35.531.xx RUU, to try marshmallow. 3.35.617.xx won't install on your phone, unless you S-off and change the variant CID.
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Well, now I'm a bit confused as far as variants are concerned. This HTC release page states
This software upgrade comes in the form of two sequential updates. The first update will install software version 2.11.617.180 , which does not include the Android OS upgrades. The following update will install software version 3.35.617.12 , which includes the changes to the Android OS.
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Am I correct in understanding now that the '617' portion of those two versions is what indicates the device variant? And that my device's variant is '531'?
So then it appears that the only ways for me to try out Marshmallow at this point would be:
1) Wait until HTC/T-Mobile unleash their official release and update via OTA or RUU
2) Unlock my bootloader, flash TWRP, and install whatever ROM I please
3) Unlock bootloader, S-OFF, and RUU as I please
Flippy498 said:
But once your phone is S-OFF then you are able to downgrade, too. (Although it doesn't matter whether you use a RUU.zip or a RUU.exe.)
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And so long as I'm S-OFF I could use this particular T-Mobile RUU executable to revert back to stock at any point and then re-lock my bootloader, correct? But as long as I'm S-ON, then downgrading is not an option, even using an RUU of the '531' variant?
(bootloader) kernel: lk
(bootloader) product: htc_himaul
(bootloader) version: 1.0
(bootloader) imei: REDACTED
(bootloader) version-main: 2.11.531.19
(bootloader) boot-mode: download
(bootloader) version-baseband: 01.01_U11440601_86.09.50731G_F
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.0.0.0000
(bootloader) mid: 0PJA12000
(bootloader) cid: T-MOB010
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Miguel_Lancaster said:
Am I correct in understanding now that the '617' portion of those two versions is what indicates the device variant? And that my device's variant is '531'?
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Correct. 617 is the SKU for the unlocked/developer edition and 531 belongs to T-Mobile US.
Miguel_Lancaster said:
So then it appears that the only ways for me to try out Marshmallow at this point would be:
1) Wait until HTC/T-Mobile unleash their official release and update via OTA or RUU
2) Unlock my bootloader, flash TWRP, and install whatever ROM I please
3) Unlock bootloader, S-OFF, and RUU as I please
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1) Correct.
2) You can't flash Android M Sense roms when your phone is using the Android L firmware. So you need to look for the Android L versions of the roms (e.g. ARHD 14.0 or Viper 3.5). Sense-less Android M roms like CM should be fine, though.
3) Correct.
Miguel_Lancaster said:
And so long as I'm S-OFF I could use this particular T-Mobile RUU executable to revert back to stock at any point and then re-lock my bootloader, correct? But as long as I'm S-ON, then downgrading is not an option, even using an RUU of the '531' variant?
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Correct (both times). Although you should keep in mind that your phone will bootloop if it's not 100% stock and you lock or relock the bootloader. (I personally think there is no benefit in locking/re-locking or even setting S-OFF back to S-ON unless you want to send your phone to HTC for warranty claims.)

asestar said:
2) You can't flash Android M Sense roms when your phone is using the Android L firmware. So you need to look for the Android L versions of the roms (e.g. ARHD 14.0 or Viper 3.5). Sense-less Android M roms like CM should be fine, though.
3) Correct.
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Hmm, and here I was thinking that ROMS included the firmware and both could be flashed through TWRP. Guess I was mistaken. Or...
asestar said:
Correct (both times). Although you should keep in mind that your phone will bootloop if it's not 100% stock and you lock or relock the bootloader. (I personally think there is no benefit in locking/re-locking or even setting S-OFF back to S-ON unless you want to send your phone to HTC for warranty claims.)
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Phone was just purchased used, so if there's any warranty period left it probably isn't for very much longer. In the past I've gone S-OFF for all my HTC devices (Incredible, then One S, then One M7) but they've always seemed to have their own unique quirks and this M9 appears to be no different.
My main reasoning for staying S-ON/Stock at the moment is just in case I find a reason to return the device to the seller. After a few days when I'm sure everything is alright with it, I'm sure I'll be less reluctant to tweak.
Is a bootloop easily fixable?
So, to clarify (again!) --
In my phone's current state, I would be limited to Lollipop ROMs when flashing via TWRP?
So then, the shortest route to flashing custom Marshmallow ROMs would be to S-OFF and then RUU to an International Marshmallow firmware? Would I need to change CID manually or is that handled during RUU so long as I'm S-OFF?
And the safest route (in which S-OFF would be completely optional) would be to wait for the T-Mobile OTA release for Marshmallow before unlocking the bootloader and flashing TWRP?
Thanks a bunch for your responses. I'm sure this stuff gets answered all the time, but it can sometimes be difficult to find a specific answer in the depths of these boards. Plus, I find it hard to keep 100% on all development when I only buy a new device every couple of years.
I used the ARHD rom on my last device and quite liked it, but there was a T-Mobile specific variant that kept WiFi calling and all the other carrier-specific stuff. I'm pretty sure the developer has since long given up on maintaining those features., but it's my understanding that ViperOne may still have them.

Miguel_Lancaster said:
Hmm, and here I was thinking that ROMS included the firmware and both could be flashed through TWRP. Guess I was mistaken. Or...
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The difference between rom and firmware.
Miguel_Lancaster said:
Is a bootloop easily fixable?
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Just reflash a RUU. The problem for most non-US firmwares is that HTC doesn't provide RUUs so sometimes there is no freely accessible RUU for a specific firmware version. (The only other method besides flashing a RUU is restoring a TWRP backup or re-/flashing a custom rom which needs an unlocked bootloader and TWRP.) If someone decides to re-S-ON and to lock/relock and the rom doesn't boot then that person might not be able to fix that bootloop without this RUU service. (The same applies to S-ON users who decide to relock if the rom doesn't boot.) HTC introduced a new security feature with Android 5.1 (firmware 2.x and higher). It prevents the bootloader unlock if the option OEM Unlock isn't activated in developer options. That's why I recommend everyone staying S-OFF and unlocked unless you need to send your phone back to HTC for a warranty claim since even OTAs can be installed with an unlocked bootloader. Well, RUU.exe deny to flash with S-ON and an unlocked bootloader but there are not many RUU.exe for non-US firmware versions and you can always extract the RUU.zip from a RUU.exe. (RUU.zip files can be flashed via an external SD card even if the bootloader is unlocked.)
Miguel_Lancaster said:
In my phone's current state, I would be limited to Lollipop ROMs when flashing via TWRP?
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Correct if you're talking about Sense roms.
Miguel_Lancaster said:
So then, the shortest route to flashing custom Marshmallow ROMs would be to S-OFF and then RUU to an International Marshmallow firmware? Would I need to change CID manually or is that handled during RUU so long as I'm S-OFF?
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Or you use an unlocked/dev edition RUU. There is no big difference between the firmware of those two M9 versions. Nevertheless you need to change both the CID and the MID. The commands are fastboot oem writecid <enterwhicheverCIDisneeded> and fastboot oem writemid <enterwhicheverMIDisneeded>. (SKU 617 - unlocked/dev edition - CID: BS_US002 - MID: 0PJA11000; SKU 401 - international version - CID: HTC__001 - MID: 0PJA10000; SKU 531 - T-Mobile US - CID: T-MOB010 - MID: 0PJA12000)
Miguel_Lancaster said:
And the safest route (in which S-OFF would be completely optional) would be to wait for the T-Mobile OTA release for Marshmallow before unlocking the bootloader and flashing TWRP?
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Correct.
Miguel_Lancaster said:
I used the ARHD rom on my last device and quite liked it, but there was a T-Mobile specific variant that kept WiFi calling and all the other carrier-specific stuff. I'm pretty sure the developer has since long given up on maintaining those features., but it's my understanding that ViperOne may still have them.
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Don't know about ARHD but Viper has that feature.
Btw: Getting S-OFF is quite easy but it costs 25 USD. You simply need to use the Sunshine App. (Or you look for someone who has a java card.)

Thank you for taking the time to answer all of my questions.

No problem. Maybe those detailed answers might help other users as well. (That's at least what I hope. )

Flippy498 said:
Or you use an unlocked/dev edition RUU. There is no big difference between the firmware of those two M9 versions. Nevertheless you need to change both the CID and the MID. The commands are fastboot oem writecid <enterwhicheverCIDisneeded> and fastboot oem changemid <enterwhicheverMIDisneeded>. (SKU 617 - unlocked/dev edition - CID: BSUS_002 - MID: 0PJA11000; SKU 401 - international version - CID: HTC__001 - MID: 0PJA10000; SKU 531 - T-Mobile US - CID: T-MOB010 - MID: 0PJA12000)
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**** --
I changed my MID to the Developer edition, but I accidentally used the letter O and not the number 0 -- so OPJA11000
Then I attempted an RUU and now my phone is stuck in the RUU screen and I can't even turn it off. Is there any way to recover this? I don't even think I can use ADB anymore.
edit: I got it to reboot by holding BOTH volume buttons and POWER. What a stupid mistake. I'll leave this here though so hopefully no one else does anything so stupid.
Yikes :silly:
edit 2: Hmm, changed MID to the correct value but I'm still getting ERROR 131 CUSTOMER ID ERROR during RUU. Will have to investigate this further. Maybe I need to relock the bootloader.
P.S. The command to change the MID actually seem to be writemid, not changemid -- figured that out through trial and error
edit 3: Relocking the bootloader still gives the same error RUU. Now I'm stumped.
edit 4: Turns out the CID should actually be BS_US002, not BSUS_002, as you told me in the earlier reply.
edit 5: Yup, fixing the CID solved the problem

Miguel_Lancaster said:
P.S. The command to change the MID actually seem to be writemid, not changemid -- figured that out through trial and error
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Ah, sorry. I don't know why I wrote changemid. It wasn't intended. Of course it has to be writemid. I will correct the post.
Miguel_Lancaster said:
Turns out the CID should actually be BS_US002, not BSUS_002, as you told me in the earlier reply.
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Sinc I don't know every CID by heart I copied it from a CID list I found with google. I'm going to correct that mistake, too. Thanks for clarifying.
Sorry for the hassle.

Flippy498 said:
Ah, sorry. I don't know why I wrote changemid. It wasn't intended. Of course it has to be writemid. I will correct the post.
Sinc I don't know every CID by heart I copied it from a CID list I found with google. I'm going to correct that mistake, too. Thanks for clarifying.
Sorry for the hassle.
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I didn't brick anything and got it all figured out in the long run, so no worries. I may not have attempted this in the first place without everything explained so concisely by you earlier, so thank you. Hopefully this thread (mistakes and all) can be beneficial to others.
Seriously though, who decided it was a good idea to put a zero before 'PJA' for the CID? That's just asking for trouble.

Miguel_Lancaster said:
I didn't brick anything and got it all figured out in the long run, so no worries. I may not have attempted this in the first place without everything explained so concisely by you earlier, so thank you. Hopefully this thread (mistakes and all) can be beneficial to others.
Seriously though, who decided it was a good idea to put a zero before 'PJA' for the CID? That's just asking for trouble.
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That whole "0" or "O" bull**** ...
Cost me 3 days of heartache getting errors...
Yeah....that structure is a horrible idea....g

Shall I update to marshmallow?

Guys, I got my m8 about 5 days back. I think it's international Taiwan version. I have attached the images of current software version I am on.
Currently the phone is asking me about 3 very small updates available. I have attached that image also. I don't know what these updates are for.
Shall I update?
Will my phone remain unlocked after these updates?
If after these updates I get prompted for real marshmallow update, shall I update to marshmallow.
Does marshmallow offer much better and some desirable features which we currently don't have?
Btw, I am currently highly satisfied with my current lollipop version.
This thing has really surpassed my expectations. I previously had LG g pro and Xperia z ultra.

Yes, I would definitely update. The phone seems smoother and less laggy on android M. A few new features. Lollipop felt like a beta version of M.
There is really no point to not update.

lekhwani said:
I think it's international Taiwan version.
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That's not Taiwan version but Asia WWE

ckpv5 said:
That's not Taiwan version but Asia WWE
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I installed the 3 small updates. Phone prompted me to restart.
So I restarted.
Then I again check software updates and get this prompt:
After hitting the download button, I let it download as it starts downloading some 1.14 gb update. I also put it to charge.
But when after an hour so when I picked up the phone got the message given in second attached picture.
Can someone guide what is the issue?

That means your device is not the original Asia WWE ... I guess you don't bought a new device from authorized HTC dealer.
To know which device that originally is, you need to get the fastboot getvar all result.
Also what's written on the bootloader

ckpv5 said:
That means your device is not the original Asia WWE ... I guess you don't bought a new device from authorized HTC dealer.
To know which device that originally is, you need to get the fastboot getvar all result.
Also what's written on the bootloader
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It was a new sealed pack I got from eBay. But why it throws up the second message about variant. (I mean when it says mm software update available) ?

It says an update available because the software version no. installed on device is 4.19.707.4 and there is an update to 6.14.707.1
But the second message says it can't install the update because the model-ID in incorrect. It expect model-ID for 4.19.707.4 which is 0P6B11000 but your device may have a different model-ID
That's why we need the fastboot getvar all to determine your original device variant

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It says an update available because the software version no. installed on device is 4.19.707.4 and there is an update to 6.14.707.1
But the second message says it can't install the update because the model-ID in incorrect. It expect model-ID for 4.19.707.4 which is 0P6B11000 but your device may have a different model-ID
That's why we need the fastboot getvar all to determine your original device variant
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But why doesn't it check for the compatible version automatically.
I mean it should say software update is not available for mobile.
It shouldn't prompt in the first place.
The update should automatically check which version or software or hardware I am on.
Btw I have hit the download button again and it's downloading. It's been about 10 minutes and 13% progress.
If this doesn't work this time again, I suppose will have to do getvar thing.
Btw, can the information given on following link solve my problem?
It says don't restart after installing 3 small updates.
But think that guys problem was a bit different
https://www.reddit.com/r/htcone/comments/41809r/marshmallow_update_question/

Those questions only HTC can answer. If I am HTC .. I don't expect the device is modified and I won't check whether the device is modified or not. Most important what is the software version no. because things like model-ID is something in the hardware not the software and users are not supposed to modify hardware.
Sorry ... I don't read outside link ... only XDA for problem reported on XDA.
If you don't feel like to fix it ... just hit don't install, don't check auto checking and block the notification ...
Good luck .. I have to go now .. bed time.
Maybe someone else will help you.

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Those questions only HTC can answer. If I am HTC .. I don't expect the device is modified and I won't check whether the device is modified or not. Most important what is the software version no. because things like model-ID is something in the hardware not the software and users are not supposed to modify hardware.
Sorry ... I don't read outside link ... only XDA for problem reported on XDA.
If you don't feel like to fix it ... just hit don't install, don't check auto checking and block the notification ...
Good luck .. I have to go now .. bed time.
Maybe someone else will help you.
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Thanks for your help so far. Actually its bed here for me as well.
Am already in bed actually.
I have only very occasionly done those fastboot thing.
Suppose will have to do it through laptop tomorrow (when I find time)
Will report here again.

ckpv5 said:
Those questions only HTC can answer. If I am HTC .. I don't expect the device is modified and I won't check whether the device is modified or not. Most important what is the software version no. because things like model-ID is something in the hardware not the software and users are not supposed to modify hardware.
Sorry ... I don't read outside link ... only XDA for problem reported on XDA.
If you don't feel like to fix it ... just hit don't install, don't check auto checking and block the notification ...
Good luck .. I have to go now .. bed time.
Maybe someone else will help you.
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Buddy, today I found some time and installed adb and fastboot.
After going to fasboot I got to see that my device is s off.
Also ran the getvar all command.
Attached both pics.
Kindly let me know guys , what does my current configuration / status means?
And , what options I have to upgrade to marshmallow?

Here are the pics

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Here are the pics
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Your device is m8_ul_ca means it is originally an AT&T or a Developer Edition device.
Now it's running Asia WWE ROM, the CID is SuperCID (which is good) but the MID is EU MID
So .. you have to decide ..what you want your device to be ?
Most important where your location is then make it suitable for your current location.
The easiest is change it to EU WWE ... you don't need to change anything ... only run the EU WWE RUU

ckpv5 said:
Your device is m8_ul_ca means it is originally an AT&T or a Developer Edition device.
Now it's running Asia WWE ROM, the CID is SuperCID (which is good) but the MID is EU MID
So .. you have to decide ..what you want your device to be ?
Most important where your location is then make it suitable for your current location.
The easiest is change it to EU WWE ... you don't need to change anything ... only run the EU WWE RUU
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Thanks for the quick reply.
I am from India. Is there any method by way of which I can install ota which currently throws the system variant issue after downloading the full 1.14 gb download.
Can this be due to s off?
can I just s on from s off and this will resolve my current issue.
Or its not possible now ?( Because it's modified too far?)

read just a few minutes back in one m8 thread on xda only that with a fastboot command (fastboot own writesecurflag 3) we can convert to s on but everything should be stock for this.

As I mentioned earlier, the system variant error is due to wrong MID on the device, nothing to do with S-Off/S-On status.
You would not have the system variant error if the MID is 0P6B11000 ( read back my post #7 )
To ensure a successful OTA installation ... both software version no. and MID must correct .. same goes for CID but since yours is SuperCID then it is universal for any variant.
Give you a few examples of correct version no. & MID
Asia WWE - x.xx.707.x - MID - 0P6B11000
EU WWE - x.xx.401.x - MID - 0P6B10000
India WWE - x.xx.720.x - MID - 0P6B65000
Your current configuration is wrong, that's why the system variant error.
I suggest to install EU WWE RUU so you save the headache to change this and that.
Read this for the driver part that you need on your PC - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64926362&postcount=4
Read this for the EU RUU and How-to : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64926626&postcount=6

Or if the above is not possible, I am ready to flash ruu. Then kindly guide me how and what ruu to flash? Will I have to unlock also?

lekhwani said:
read just a few minutes back in one m8 thread on xda only that with a fastboot command (fastboot own writesecurflag 3) we can convert to s on but everything should be stock for this.
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Don't do this when you have this kind of wrong configuration on your device.
You'll regret your action as you won't be able to do anything not even OTA until you spend another USD25 to S-Off it again and correct the configuration.
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Or if the above is not possible, I am ready to flash ruu. Then kindly guide me how and what ruu to flash? Will I have to unlock also?
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Read what I posted earlier ... that's all you need to do .. no need to unlock but you can unlock if you want to.

My mied reads 000000.. does this mean eu mied?

Or its just because it's not a cdma device?

HTC One M8 - Modified version of System Software, Cant update to Marshmallow

Hello,
I brought the phone this February and its working fine. It is running on Kitkat-4.4.2. Then when I searched for software update it shows an update available: 1.54.709.12 (233 MB). But when I download it and try to install, it says "We have determined that your phone may be running a modified version of its system software. For your protection, we cannot update your phone. Please revert your phone to the official HTC system software to update your phone. If you did not modify your system software or would like help reverting your system, please contact us via the support section at www . htc . com"
I saw the bootloader and its locked and cheked if its rooted using rootchecker and its not.
I would prefer not to root my mobile.
I want to update to marshmallow and I am unable to do it
Following are some details:
Current SW:
Android Ver# 4.4.2 (Sense 6)
SW no. 1.54.709.4
HTC SDK API level: 6.17
Baseband version: 1.15.2133156.UA14G_20.18n.4096.05L
Build no. 1.54.709.4 CL325784 release-keys
Bootloader:
***Locked***
M8_UL PVT SHIP S-OFF
CID-11111111
HBOOT-3.16.0.0000
RADIO-1.15.2133156.UA14G
OpenDSP-v38.2.2-00542-M8974.0311
OS-1.54.709.4
eMMC-boot 2048MB
Mar 21 2014,23:56:47.3
Please help.......and thank you in advance.

That's usually means the MID is wrong for the software region that you have.
As yours is a S-Off device, I would say it is easy to fix it.
First thing .. we need to know what the MID is. Run this command - fastboot getvar mid
If you need the driver & tools for this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64926362&postcount=4

ckpv5 said:
That's usually means the MID is wrong for the software region that you have.
As yours is a S-Off device, I would say it is easy to fix it.
First thing .. we need to know what the MID is. Run this command - fastboot getvar mid
If you need the driver & tools for this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64926362&postcount=4
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Thank you very much for such quick reply.
I ran the command and it gave me
mid: 0P6B10000
I am from India and I want to get OTA updates in future.

Your MID is a EU MID
You can change it to India MID if you want to but it's a bit complicated for you I guess as it will involve change of MID, you may need to unlock bootloader & etc but it's not difficult.
Anyway .. for a start, make it totally EU version by flashing a Marshmallow EU RUU .. you don't need to unlock bootloader and you don't need to change MID. You will still can receive OTA if there is one but I think there will be no more OTA updates as M8 is already on its EOL (means no more HTC further support)
What you need to do :
option 1 : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64926626&postcount=6
option 2 : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=66271711&postcount=4
either one should be fine for your device.

ckpv5 said:
Your MID is a EU MID
You can change it to India MID if you want to but it's a bit complicated for you I guess as it will involve change of MID, you may need to unlock bootloader & etc but it's not difficult.
Anyway .. for a start, make it totally EU version by flashing a Marshmallow EU RUU .. you don't need to unlock bootloader and you don't need to change MID. You will still can receive OTA if there is one but I think there will be no more OTA updates as M8 is already on its EOL (means no more HTC further support)
What you need to do :
option 1 : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64926626&postcount=6
option 2 : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=66271711&postcount=4
either one should be fine for your device.
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Thanks.....I am downloading the RUU zip and let you know what happens next.
By the way, will I have any issues networks or wifi or any other thing as it EU rom and I am in India

i have a question about updating bootloader 3.16 to 3.19 ? i keep trying to inatall cm13.0-20160408 but it keeps telling my it needs a higher bootloader where to find / install/flash

manasdb said:
By the way, will I have any issues networks or wifi or any other thing as it EU rom and I am in India
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I don't think there will be issue as we notice most custom ROMs are based on EU ROM and many users from India are using them.

ckpv5 said:
I don't think there will be issue as we notice most custom ROMs are based on EU ROM and many users from India are using them.
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Thanks.....I followed the procedure and installed it and its working fine.:good:

somungho said:
i have a question about updating bootloader 3.16 to 3.19 ? i keep trying to inatall cm13.0-20160408 but it keeps telling my it needs a higher bootloader where to find / install/flash
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I'd recommend updating all the firmware (which in addition to hboot also includes radio, WiFi, Bluetooth, and a lot of other important modules) not just hboot. Being on hboot 3.16 means all your firmware is outdated, as in 2 years old. Updating to current firmware is best for compatibility with current ROMs.
You can either update by RUU (as discussed above) if available for your version. Or return to stock ROM and recovery, and update OTA (which will update the firmware). But we'd need to know more specifics about your device, to give more detailed direction. Do fastboot getvar all, and post the results (delete IMEI and serial number before posting).

I have the same problem with my htc m9. I cannot do these processes as I am not a professional and don't have a computer .I have a doubt ,If it is the problem with region ,Why can't we simply changes the region by turbo VPN and try to update the Android version

mpAsifMP said:
I have the same problem with my htc m9. I cannot do these processes as I am not a professional and don't have a computer .I have a doubt ,If it is the problem with region ,Why can't we simply changes the region by turbo VPN and try to update the Android version
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You can't do that, since for HTC devices the region has little or nothing to do with spoofing where your phone is located (with VPN, etc.). The model ID (MID) and carrier ID (CID) are encoded into the phone. You typically can't change this on HTC devices, unless you have s-off. But further advice would be specific to the M9, and you should either search or post the M9 device forum. Following advice for a different device (this is for M8) is dangerous and can damage your phone!

I'm lost! Without folder efs. please help!

Hello, I need everyone's help !!!
Buy a m9 on ebay, arrived and had a free rom 5.1! I made a backup and I put a ruu developer, I turn on the htc and check that it does not raise signal, then I want to return to the back up and when I put the ruu I delete it or I do not know it was deleted all the memory of the cell phone ... I am ready to Fix it and I do not have the efs folder. Does anyone know of a solution ?? The number of imei pulls it to me when I connect by fastboot. Fastboor getvar imei and ahi out. But of the signal I have no news !!
I am from Argentina. I hope someone has a solution for me! Thank you very much in advance!!!!
sorry for my English!

morna said:
Hello, I need everyone's help !!!
Buy a m9 on ebay, arrived and had a free rom 5.1! I made a backup and I put a ruu developer, I turn on the htc and check that it does not raise signal, then I want to return to the back up and when I put the ruu I delete it or I do not know it was deleted all the memory of the cell phone ... I am ready to Fix it and I do not have the efs folder. Does anyone know of a solution ?? The number of imei pulls it to me when I connect by fastboot. Fastboor getvar imei and ahi out. But of the signal I have no news !!
I am from Argentina. I hope someone has a solution for me! Thank you very much in advance!!!!
sorry for my English!
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You didn't erase your efs folder.. you just need a boot image that support your firmware

Roobwz said:
You didn't erase your efs folder.. you just need a boot image that support your firmware
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okay! The m9 before when it worked had the os 1.33.605.15. Then change the cid to BS_US001 and the mid to 0PJA11000 then I put a ruu developers. Now, the next thing to do is to put the verizon ruu back with the corresponding cid and mid. Test if the efs. Folder is created! Later I'll see if I put the super cid and a mid. And put international ruu! Let's see if it starts!

morna said:
okay! The m9 before when it worked had the os 1.33.605.15. Then change the cid to BS_US001 and the mid to 0PJA11000 then I put a ruu developers. Now, the next thing to do is to put the verizon ruu back with the corresponding cid and mid. Test if the efs. Folder is created! Later I'll see if I put the super cid and a mid. And put international ruu! Let's see if it starts!
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Oofta. You may be in for a world of hurt here. SKU 605 (which is what you had originally, as indicated by your OS version) is a Verizon SKU, which is a CDMA service provider.
CDMA variants of the M9 are not compatible with ANY other firmware outside of the firmware made specifically for their SKU. Attempting to apply firmware outside of that phone's specific SKU will almost certainly brick your phone. This is explained in some detail in the readme thread at the top of this forum, in the RUU section of that thread.
I'm afraid your phone may not be recoverable.

computerslayer said:
Oofta. You may be in for a world of hurt here. SKU 605 (which is what you had originally, as indicated by your OS version) is a Verizon SKU, which is a CDMA service provider.
CDMA variants of the M9 are not compatible with ANY other firmware outside of the firmware made specifically for their SKU. Attempting to apply firmware outside of that phone's specific SKU will almost certainly brick your phone. This is explained in some detail in the readme thread at the top of this forum, in the RUU section of that thread.
I'm afraid your phone may not be recoverable.
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Oh my god! Osea that can only put some rom that is 5.1 like the one that had and be gsm! ??? I am very novice with m9 and even with the CDMA theme, if I could sign up for a rom compatible with the possibility of using gsm I would appreciate it very much!

morna said:
Oh my god! Osea that can only put some rom that is 5.1 like the one that had and be gsm! ??? I am very novice with m9 and even with the CDMA theme, if I could sign up for a rom compatible with the possibility of using gsm I would appreciate it very much!
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I'm sorry, but it's not clear what you're trying to say here.
To clarify my earlier point: you can not use GSM firmware on a CDMA phone. Attempting to do so will probably irreversibly damage your phone.

computerslayer said:
I'm sorry, but it's not clear what you're trying to say here.
To clarify my earlier point: you can not use GSM firmware on a CDMA phone. Attempting to do so will probably irreversibly damage your phone.
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Previously use this same m9 with gsm! For that reason I did not know it was cdma!