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[Q] Splash screen/Boot Animation issue

Hey guys, I'm running ViperOne 2.4.0. with TWRP recovery installed. For some reason when it boots up, the only thing it shows is an unusual HTC splash screen with red writing at the bottom, similar to if it were booting into recovery, but without the pink "entering recovery" message at the top. What is causing this, can it be changed by adding a new splash screen and/or boot animation? It just stays on this screen for a painfully long time, and then goes black. I tap the screen and it's on, and everything is fine. Thanks in advance.

chattguy said:
Hey guys, I'm running ViperOne 2.4.0. with TWRP recovery installed. For some reason when it boots up, the only thing it shows is an unusual HTC splash screen with red writing at the bottom, similar to if it were booting into recovery, but without the pink "entering recovery" message at the top. What is causing this, can it be changed by adding a new splash screen and/or boot animation? It just stays on this screen for a painfully long time, and then goes black. I tap the screen and it's on, and everything is fine. Thanks in advance.
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I've got the same issue..... plz help.

Because you guys on the lower version firmware which is meant for 4.4.2
And the ROM requires a newer firmware for 4.4.3

ckpv5 said:
Because you guys on the lower version firmware which is meant for 4.4.2
And the ROM requires a newer firmware for 4.4.3
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Okay.....so can I update the firmware? Do I have to be truly S-off to do that?

chattguy said:
Okay.....so can I update the firmware? Do I have to be truly S-off to do that?
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You don't need S-Off to upgrade firmware with official untouched firmware.
With S-On you can't downgrade.
I believe your device is T-Mobile so grab the OTA.zip from T-Mobile section and extract out the firmware and use it.
Or.. do a proper OTA update.... or use the RUU ... all your answers are in T-Mobile section
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oogierule said:
I've got the same issue..... plz help.
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And yours ... the same as above but the AT&T ones in AT&T section

ckpv5 said:
You don't need S-Off to upgrade firmware with official untouched firmware.
With S-On you can't downgrade.
I believe your device is T-Mobile so grab the OTA.zip from T-Mobile section and extract out the firmware and use it.
Or.. do a proper OTA update.... or use the RUU ... all your answers are in T-Mobile section
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And yours ... the same as above but the AT&T ones in AT&T section
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Okay, and to find out the current firmware I'm running, that's listed as "Build Number" in settings, yes? It says I'm currently running 2.22.531.5 CL365360 release-keys. Is there a newer firmware than that? If so I'm not finding it.

chattguy said:
Okay, and to find out the current firmware I'm running, that's listed as "Build Number" in settings, yes? It says I'm currently running 2.22.531.5 CL365360 release-keys. Is there a newer firmware than that? If so I'm not finding it.
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I never know a Viper ROM is based on 2.22.531.5 CL365360 release-keys Your OP is mentioning about Viper.
Firmware is what written on bootloader - OS : ?????????
In Build Number in settings is the ROM version.
Well I guess I need to stop responding to Q&A for devices which have their own specific forum ....
I know nothing when it comes to T-Mobile, AT&T, Sprint and Verizon ... sorry
users with specific device can understand better and offer a better help and advice.
always wondering why people with specific device with specific forum post in Int'l GSM forum

ckpv5 said:
I never know a Viper ROM is based on 2.22.531.5 CL365360 release-keys Your OP is mentioning about Viper.
Firmware is what written on bootloader - OS : ?????????
In Build Number in settings is the ROM version.
Well I guess I need to stop responding to Q&A for devices which have their own specific forum ....
I know nothing when it comes to T-Mobile, AT&T, Sprint and Verizon ... sorry
users with specific device can understand better and offer a better help and advice.
always wondering why people with specific device with specific forum post in Int'l GSM forum
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First of all, this isn't an "international GSM" forum. It's an HTC One M8 forum. That to me, means that it's for all users of this particular phone. Second, there is nothing that explains in explicit detail how I can fix this particular problem, in the T-Mo specific forum. Anyway, thanks.

chattguy said:
First of all, this isn't an "international GSM" forum. It's an HTC One M8 forum. That to me, means that it's for all users of this particular phone. Second, there is nothing that explains in explicit detail how I can fix this particular problem, in the T-Mo specific forum. Anyway, thanks.
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No problem about that ... it just me need to learn not to respond to specific device Q&A
Anyway ...about the firmware ... what is it ? Not the one written in build numbers ... what's the one written on bootloader ?

ckpv5 said:
No problem about that ... it just me need to learn not to respond to specific device Q&A
Anyway ...about the firmware ... what is it ? Not the one written in build numbers ... what's the one written on bootloader ?
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Here's what it says:
HBOOT 3.16.0.0000
Radio-1.16.21331931.LA24G
OpenDSP-v38.2.2-00542-M8974.0311
OS-
eMMC-boot 2048MB

chattguy said:
Here's what it says:
HBOOT 3.16.0.0000
Radio-1.16.21331931.LA24G
OpenDSP-v38.2.2-00542-M8974.0311
OS-
eMMC-boot 2048MB
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That's what I'm trying to tell.
You do have a lower version firmware meant for 4.4.2 (the reason why it takes long time to boot and the black screen)
Firmware 4.4.3 has hboot 3.18.0.000 or greater than 3.16.0.0000

ckpv5 said:
That's what I'm trying to tell.
You do have a lower version firmware meant for 4.4.2 (the reason why it takes long time to boot and the black screen)
Firmware 4.4.3 has hboot 3.18.0.000 or greater than 3.16.0.0000
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Do I flash this in Hboot? Do I need to be on a stock rom, or S-off? I'd rather not have to deal with that if I can help it.

chattguy said:
Do I flash this in Hboot? Do I need to be on a stock rom, or S-off? I'd rather not have to deal with that if I can help it.
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There is no need to go for S-Off if you don't need it. The only thing is once you updated to 4.4.3, S-Off thru SunShine may not work too. (currently)
So it's all depends on what you want/prefer to do :
1. backup your current Viper ROM and revert to stock ROM and do normal OTA (no need to relock bootloader)
Once complete, reinstall TWRP and restore your Viper ROM backup (so no reinstalling hassle)
or
2. revert to stock ROM with RUU (you need to relock bootloader)
Once complete, you need to reunlock bootloader and install TWRP and restore your backup.
or
3. keep/backup your current setup of Viper ROM and flash only the HTC signed firmware either thru fastboot or use a external_sdcard method. Both way you need to relock bootloader and re-unlock again after complete. Always remember unlocking bootloader will wipe your data. So make a backup to PC first. And you need to reflash TWRP too. You can try without relock bootloader first and see as I can't remember whether it will work on an unlocked bootloader or not. If not working, then try again with relocked bootloader.
I guess you can have all the info and files needed in this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2714456

ckpv5 said:
There is no need to go for S-Off if you don't need it. The only thing is once you updated to 4.4.3, S-Off thru SunShine may not work too. (currently)
So it's all depends on what you want/prefer to do :
1. backup your current Viper ROM and revert to stock ROM and do normal OTA (no need to relock bootloader)
Once complete, reinstall TWRP and restore your Viper ROM backup (so no reinstalling hassle)
or
2. revert to stock ROM with RUU (you need to relock bootloader)
Once complete, you need to reunlock bootloader and install TWRP and restore your backup.
or
3. keep/backup your current setup of Viper ROM and flash only the HTC signed firmware either thru fastboot or use a external_sdcard method. Both way you need to relock bootloader and re-unlock again after complete. Always remember unlocking bootloader will wipe your data. So make a backup to PC first. And you need to reflash TWRP too. You can try without relock bootloader first and see as I can't remember whether it will work on an unlocked bootloader or not. If not working, then try again with relocked bootloader.
I guess you can have all the info and files needed in this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2714456
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Okay thanks man. None of that sounds like something I feel like doing this weekend. I'll see how I feel Monday and attempt it. Many thanks for your patience.

Speaking personally, I would say if you currently have the ability to s-off you may as well do it and save yourself some headaches. Reason being, if you're s-off you can, for example, flash a modified firmware that doesn't erase your rom or bootloader, which to me, is a lot less confusing and troublesome. You can also do things like flash different radios, animations, etc without installing new roms and what not. Anyways, that's just my opinion and I don't claim to be an expert or anything, just another random user.

No Lollipop Update for AT&T M8 Version

Hi all,
I bought an AT&T HTC One (M8) set a year back and there is no Lollipop update till now. I have tried to reset the phone to factory setting as well. FYI, I'm living in Malaysia and i did not buy the phone directly from AT&T. Whenever i "check for updates" the message will be "No update is available for your device at this time. Your device will automatically check for an update within the next 48 hours." I always get this message from 1 year back till now.
Versions:
Android version: 4.4.2
HTC Sense version: 6.0
Software number: 1.58.502.1
HTC SDK API Level: 6.17
Kernel version: 3.4.0-gaabcaed [email protected] # 1 SMP PREEMPT (IS IT ROOTED?)
Baseband: 1.16.21331931.LA1 1G_20.31A.4145.02L
Build Number: 1.58.502.1 CL335549 release-keys

Maybe because you're not connected to their network.
You can run AT&T RUU to manually update it to lollipop.
Read this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2751432
Use that RUU 5.0.2

If you are willing to shell out the $25, you can also S-off, install the Developer Edition, and essentially have the same thing, except debloated and easily rootable. The developer edition phones are AT&T phones (same MID) with an unlocked bootloader and no SIM lock.

jshamlet said:
If you are willing to shell out the $25, you can also S-off, install the Developer Edition, and essentially have the same thing, except debloated and easily rootable. The developer edition phones are AT&T phones (same MID) with an unlocked bootloader and no SIM lock.
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What do you mean by 'shell out the $25'?

ckpv5 said:
Maybe because you're not connected to their network.
You can run AT&T RUU to manually update it to lollipop.
Read this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2751432
Use that RUU 5.0.2
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How to know whether my phone is S-on or S-off? (idk what this is).
Can i use the RUU directly?

hustlerism said:
How to know whether my phone is S-on or S-off? (idk what this is).
Can i use the RUU directly?
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1. Boot to bootloader you will see it's written there either S-On or S-Off.
But not to worry so much on this as I believe you have a stock device. You need to see whether it is written "LOCKED" or "RELOCKED" or "UNLOCKED" there.
2. If it is "LOCKED" or "RELOCKED" - just run the RUU directly and follow the instructions.
Note : this will wipe everything in your internal storage ... make a backup of your important files like musics, photos & etc to PC before you proceed RUUing your device.

hustlerism said:
What do you mean by 'shell out the $25'?
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That is the cost to go S-off with Sunshine, which is required to change the CID. Theoretically, you could skip that, just unlock the bootloader, and restore a nandroid backup. However, if you change the CID you can use an official RUU and get OTA updates.

jshamlet said:
If you are willing to shell out the $25, you can also S-off, install the Developer Edition, and essentially have the same thing, except debloated and easily rootable. The developer edition phones are AT&T phones (same MID) with an unlocked bootloader and no SIM lock.
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I'm not getting any of this. Should i just follow ckpv5 instructions?

hustlerism said:
I'm not getting any of this. Should i just follow ckpv5 instructions?
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If you aren't clear on how to do the conversion, then yes - just get the AT&T RUU and be done with it.

jshamlet said:
If you aren't clear on how to do the conversion, then yes - just get the AT&T RUU and be done with it.
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Alright thanks.:good:

How long?
ckpv5 said:
Maybe because you're not connected to their network.
You can run AT&T RUU to manually update it to lollipop.
Read this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2751432
Use that RUU 5.0.2
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How long does it take? Mines been "Updating..(0/6) Sending" for over an hour even though it says it only takes 10 minutes.
Update: Ok, it was taking so long because it wasn't doing anything. Not sure if its my port but apparently updating your M8 through the RUU won't work with USB 3.0. I would recommend to use a USB 2.0 port and if possible the original USB cable that came with the phone.

ShibeInus said:
How long does it take? Mines been "Updating..(0/6) Sending" for over an hour even though it says it only takes 10 minutes.
Update: Ok, it was taking so long because it wasn't doing anything. Not sure if its my port but apparently updating your M8 through the RUU won't work with USB 3.0. I would recommend to use a USB 2.0 port and if possible the original USB cable that came with the phone.
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Do i need to connect to the internet as well?

ok all i am desperated please help me

Guys i am desperated and depressed i got this phone htc one m8 yesterday and since yesterday i am on it trying to fix it .
i unlock and root the phone and install skydragon custom rom on it wihout first backing up my custom rom ( so stupid of me ) with youtube video guide .. now the reason i wanna change this and go back to normal is because i cannot get 4g networks running for my mobile data on my device which it is for me annoying and at the same time very important .
So please i will give what information i can so you can guide me and give me the correct rom for my device please i will highly appreciated it
i went to my carrier shop today and took a screenshot of one of there m8 there custom rom info so i guess i need this
kernel version
3 4 0-g6af28ec
[email protected] #1
SMP PREEMPT
Baseband version
1.25.214500021.06G_20.684196t.01_F
build number
4.16.401.10 CL448934 release-keys
Please help me find this rom
thank you

First .. we need to know your device current hboot, CID, MID & etc.
Put your device in bootloader mode and connect to PC and open a command prompt from where you have your fastboot/adb files. then run this command in the command prompt
fastboot getvar all
copy the result and post here but delete the IMEI no & Serial no.
If you don't have fastboot/adb installed, read this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790

ckpv5 said:
First .. we need to know your device current hboot, CID, MID & etc.
Put your device in bootloader mode and connect to PC and open a command prompt from where you have your fastboot/adb files. then run this command in the command prompt
fastboot getvar all
copy the result and post here but delete the IMEI no & Serial no.
If you don't have fastboot/adb installed, read this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
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here is what you asked thank you for you assistance
what is the next step please

Hmmm... m8_ul_ca ... means it's not a HKG device and not a EU device
If I'm not wrong m8_ul_ca is either AT&T or Developer Edition device. (m8_ul_ca I believe is a US device)
but previously S-Offed to change the MID to EU and SuperCID.
And that's explain your 4G problem in your country, most probably is the radio band version which I'm not familiar with.
@redpoint73 - can you help on this radio matter as you are more expert on this
You can try either using EU 4.16.401.10 RUU.exe - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56140330&postcount=1
you need to relock bootloader and make backup of your internal storage important data as this will wipe everything
Or you install latest TWRP and restore 4.16.401.10 backup (no need to relock bootloader)
then check whether your 4G is working or not.

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Hmmm... m8_ul_ca ... means it's not a HKG device and not a EU device
If I'm not wrong m8_ul_ca is either AT&T or Developer Edition device. (m8_ul_ca I believe is a US device)
but previously S-Offed to change the MID to EU and SuperCID.
And that's explain your 4G problem in your country, most probably is the radio band version which I'm not familiar with.
@redpoint73 - can you help on this radio matter as you are more expert on this
You can try either using EU 4.16.401.10 RUU.exe - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56140330&postcount=1
you need to relock bootloader and make backup of your internal storage important data as this will wipe everything
Or you install latest TWRP and restore 4.16.401.10 backup (no need to relock bootloader)
then check whether your 4G is working or not.
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hey mate here what i found after a quick search on google and of caurse with your help and inspiration
http://droider.eu/2014/09/20/htc-one-m8-models/http://http://droider.eu/2014/09/20/htc-one-m8-models/

ckpv5 said:
Hmmm... m8_ul_ca ... means it's not a HKG device and not a EU device
If I'm not wrong m8_ul_ca is either AT&T or Developer Edition device. (m8_ul_ca I believe is a US device)
but previously S-Offed to change the MID to EU and SuperCID.
And that's explain your 4G problem in your country, most probably is the radio band version which I'm not familiar with.
@redpoint73 - can you help on this radio matter as you are more expert on this
You can try either using EU 4.16.401.10 RUU.exe - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56140330&postcount=1
you need to relock bootloader and make backup of your internal storage important data as this will wipe everything
Or you install latest TWRP and restore 4.16.401.10 backup (no need to relock bootloader)
then check whether your 4G is working or not.
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so what we do with it now . how do install the latest twrp on my device i would like to try your second suggestion for my problem . when you mention to restore the 4.16.401.10 backup how do i do that ? sorry if i fur stated you .
at the end of this "toleration" if there is a way to say thank you and show my respect please let me know

italianveins said:
so what we do with it now . how do install the latest twrp on my device i would like to try your second suggestion for my problem . when you mention to restore the 4.16.401.10 backup how do i do that ? sorry if i fur stated you .
at the end of this "toleration" if there is a way to say thank you and show my respect please let me know
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The how-to is in my thread that you posted before .. linked in my signature

my model on the back phone it is written like 0P6B110 so according to the website is australia if i am correct

italianveins said:
my model on the back phone it is written like 0P6B110 so according to the website is australia if i am correct
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Not all Australia device has 0P6B110, Optus is 0P6B650
and mine an Asian one has 0P6B110 too. Eventhough that website say Taiwan has 0P6B150 but that is for m8_ul_tw because the regular Taiwan m8_ul is 0P6B110
So don't worry so much on this what written on the back because it's getting weird for a m8_ul_ca to have 0P6B110 instead of 0P6B120

ckpv5 said:
Not all Australia device has 0P6B110, Optus is 0P6B650
and mine an Asian one has 0P6B110 too. Eventhough that website say Taiwan has 0P6B150 but that is for m8_ul_tw because the regular Taiwan m8_ul is 0P6B110
So don't worry so much on this what written on the back because it's getting weird for a m8_ul_ca to have 0P6B110 instead of 0P6B120
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i forgot to mention that the phone i bought it from ebay and it came from hong kong ... is that make any sense ?

is this any good ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2705292

With your current hboot, you should be able to run any lollipop ROM. You can give that ROM a try .. maybe some configuration in that ROM will help your radio (4G) problem.

ckpv5 said:
With your current hboot, you should be able to run any lollipop ROM. You can give that ROM a try .. maybe some configuration in that ROM will help your radio (4G) problem.
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which one please can you link it here so i can download it and flash it and see if it's going to work ? thank you

ckpv5 said:
@redpoint73 - can you help on this radio matter as you are more expert on this
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Coming from someone of your knowledge, I consider that quite a complement!
Ironically, the radio number is neither for AT&T or Dev Edition. But actually matches what is listed for the Euro RUU you linked:
ckpv5 said:
You can try either using EU 4.16.401.10 RUU.exe - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56140330&postcount=1
you need to relock bootloader and make backup of your internal storage important data as this will wipe everything
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To the OP, what country are you in?
Who is your carrier, and do you know what LTE bands they use?

You asked about a ROM then you ask me to link a ROM ...
that's something that I cannot do because I don't use any of those custom ROMs as I'm on my own made ROM (including SkyDragon is part of my ROM).
I believe all ROMs are good. You just need to try all of them and see which is best suit you. SkyDragon you have 4G problem.. then try MaximusHD, LeeDroid, Viper, InsertCoin & etc.
Maybe try MaximusHD first as this is close to stock custom ROM so less modding/tweaking for you to handle.
You need to see whether 4G is working on this ROM then later try other ROM too ... that's all

ckpv5 said:
it's getting weird for a m8_ul_ca to have 0P6B110 instead of 0P6B120
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I agree, its really strange the product ID (m8_ul_ca is for AT&T) does not match the MID (0P6B110) on back of the phone.
The phone was also likely s-off previously, as the CID was clearly changed (to SuperCID) and the MID listed in the getvar output is 0P6B100 (also probably changed by the previous owner).

redpoint73 said:
I agree, its really strange the product ID (m8_ul_ca is for AT&T) does not match the MID (0P6B110) on back of the phone.
The phone was also likely s-off previously, as the CID was clearly changed (to SuperCID) and the MID listed in the getvar output is 0P6B100 (also probably changed by the previous owner).
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Yeah .. believe that's the case .. and I guess on the back of the phone it is written as M8x as 0P6B110 usually for M8x.
But product ID is m8_ul_ca suggests the back cover is most probably just a replacement cover.

ckpv5 said:
But product ID is m8_ul_ca suggests the back cover is most probably just a replacement cover.
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Ah yes, a replacement cover, what makes much more sense now!
So its most likely an AT&T variant, with replacement back cover, that was previously s-off, changed to Euro MID, SuperCID, and Euro firmware flashed (maybe all Euro software before the OP started modding it).
I recommend again that the OP verify that his carrier is using bands that are supported by the Euro version (at least tell us what country, carrier, and what LTE bands that carrier uses, if known). My guess is "no" and in which case, OP will probably need to s-off and flash the proper radio that supports the required LTE bands.

redpoint73 said:
..... OP will probably need to s-off and flash the proper radio that supports the required LTE bands.
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I always wonder if a device was S-Offed with SunShine by the previous owner, then the new owner use SunShine to S-Off again, I think the SunShine apk will run and will not request for payment.
What I know SunShine should work on the same device multiple times provided the motherboard is not changed.
Something for OP to try.

redpoint73 said:
Coming from someone of your knowledge, I consider that quite a complement!
Ironically, the radio number is neither for AT&T or Dev Edition. But actually matches what is listed for the Euro RUU you linked:
To the OP, what country are you in?
Who is your carrier, and do you know what LTE bands they use?
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hello mate thank you for you time taken to help and reply on this . they do support here LTE ( 4G) and my carrier is MTN and i i live in cyprus . i think the band they use is 1900?? not too sure as i am not much into that
but i am under depression really i am willing to pay someone to get me the original custom rom for my phone and be out of this awful stress ;(

firmware ota update not working

Recently bought a htc one m8 off of eBay. It is running 4.4.2 and I want to upgrade to the latest firmware. When I go into setting's about phone software update it says network connection failed even though I am connected to wifi? If anyone could shed any light in this would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers

1. Is your phone rooted?
2. Is your bootloader unlocked?
3. Can you access the adb and fastboot function?
4. Are you on the stock rom or custom rom?
5. Are you on stock or custom recovery?
Check those out and go from there

kullum79 said:
1. Is your phone rooted?
2. Is your bootloader unlocked?
3. Can you access the adb and fastboot function?
4. Are you on the stock rom or custom rom?
5. Are you on stock or custom recovery?
Check those out and go from there
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1. Phone is not rooted
2. Bootloader is locked
3. Can you explain how you access adb and fastboot?
And not sure about 4 or 5
Cheers

snowy20792 said:
1. Phone is not rooted
2. Bootloader is locked
3. Can you explain how you access adb and fastboot?
And not sure about 4 or 5
Cheers
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I also forgot to ask which carrier are you with?

kullum79 said:
I also forgot to ask which carrier are you with?
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Additionally, need to know what CID (carrier version) of the phone.

kullum79 said:
I also forgot to ask which carrier are you with?
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Additionally, need to know what CID (carrier version) of the phone.
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Not rooted, bootloader locked.
Build number in Settings > About > Software Information > More should be enough info with your setup @snowy20792

hmmm
xunholyx said:
Not rooted, bootloader locked.
Build number in Settings > About > Software Information > More should be enough info with your setup @snowy20792
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Since my last post I have found out that my phone is actually a german phone. So it won't update because it's on a UK network trying to download a german update which is why I get the network connection failed error. I have downloaded the tool kit to try and root it but when I go to get token ID some of the code is protected so I can't see the CID number or the mid number.

snowy20792 said:
Since my last post I have found out that my phone is actually a german phone. So it won't update because it's on a UK network trying to download a german update which is why I get the network connection failed error. I have downloaded the tool kit to try and root it but when I go to get token ID some of the code is protected so I can't see the CID number or the mid number.
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Why didn't you provide the information I asked for? If you did, I could probably find an RUU for you to run to update.

xunholyx said:
Why didn't you provide the information I asked for? If you did, I could probably find an RUU for you to run to update.
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Sorry I didn't have the handset on me. The build number is
1.60.1400.3 CL341824 release-keys

just ran a cid getter app and it is coming up with HTCEN701

snowy20792 said:
Sorry I didn't have the handset on me. The build number is
1.60.1400.3 CL341824 release-keys
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snowy20792 said:
just ran a cid getter app and it is coming up with HTCEN701
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Nothing much that we can help ... you have a China HTC set .. HTC M8w
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ckpv5 said:
Nothing much that we can help ... you have a China HTC set .. HTC M8w
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Ok so where do I go from here?

Hi Guys,
I have a very similar problem, maybe you have an idea how to fix it. I bought an Austrian HTC M8 and since Lollipop I couldn't OTA update it. I had it for a long time, but never had the time to figure out why it can't update. Turns out, the previous owner had the bootloader opened (I have talked with HTC support and they checked).
I've written down all sorts of information needed, but long story short, I run full stock software (haven't even rooted it). Can you give me any suggestion how to get it to update?
Thank you in advance, I would really appreciate any help.
(Btw, I've been a long forum follower [like Samsung Omina with cooked Froyo old], but I have successfully outlocked myself from my old account - deleted my email account, to which it was linked to.)
1. Non rooted 4.4.4
2. Unlocked bootloader
3. Power+vol up can go into fastboot menu
4. Stock rom
5. Sotck recovery (with the 3 little androids on skateboards )
Settings menu:
Code:
Kernel version: 3.4.0-g222defb [email protected] #1 SMP PREEMPT
Baseline version: 1.22.21331147A1.29G_20.67.4196.01_F
Bulid number: 3.28.401.9 CL389838 release-keys
Power+vol up at startup:
Code:
***software status: modified***
*** unlocked ***
M8_UL PVT SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-3.19.0.0000
RADIO-1.22.21331147A1.29G
OpenDSP-v.46.2.2-00564-M8974_F0.0811
OS-3.28.401.9
eMMC-boot 2048MB
Oct 27 2014, 18:44:38.0

snowy20792 said:
Ok so where do I go from here?
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I have no idea as I know nothing about China Set. You have to wait for the expert to advise.
If possible, return the device to seller.

ampersandroid said:
Hi Guys,
I have a very similar problem
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Your case is totally different and very easy to fix.
Please post in HELP THREAD (the no. 1 listed in Q&A) if you can't find a similar case or you can create a new thread.

ckpv5 said:
Your case is totally different and very easy to fix.
Please post in HELP THREAD (the no. 1 listed in Q&A) if you can't find a similar case or you can create a new thread.
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Thank you very much, will do that.

Is it possible to flash the m8w to an english firmware? and is so how?

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!