Hi, Can anyone answer if international roms/custom roms will work with Hong Kong variant? I have recently bought it from a seller here, who told me that its an international variant, and that its not locked like Verizon M8, so, i decided to buy it and now, when i have researched about it, i have come to know that it has different processor altogether and that i may have to flash radio files in order to get it in working state after i am done installing roms/kernels.
Please help, as i really wanted a device with good dev support and i feel really bad as i think this device wont support all the goodies which are available in development section.
If it is a HKG variant with CID HTC__622, should not be a problem.
After you got it, make sure to do OTA up to 4.18.708.12 before you start modding it with custom ROM/kernel.
All the goodies which are available in development section should work fine on it as long as you updated it first.
ckpv5 said:
If it is a HKG variant with CID HTC__622, should not be a problem.
After you got it, make sure to do OTA up to 4.18.708.12 before you start modding it with custom ROM/kernel.
All the goodies which are available in development section should work fine on it as long as you updated it first.
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Thank you, I have verified and it has same CID as you mentioned above.
Now, my question is: Can it be converted to GPE or flashed with kernels/roms found in development section? The processor is different as its AC variant of the MSM8974 Snapdragon 801 processor instead of AB variant of 801, will not that make it incompatible with those roms/kernels/etc? I suppose bootloader can be unlocked without any issues? Is there a guide or something which shows how to handle things differently on this version?
xexux said:
Thank you, I have verified and it has same CID as you mentioned above.
Now, my question is: Can it be converted to GPE or flashed with kernels/roms found in development section? The processor is different as its AC variant of the MSM8974 Snapdragon 801 processor instead of AB variant of 801, will not that make it incompatible with those roms/kernels/etc? I suppose bootloader can be unlocked without any issues? Is there a guide or something which shows how to handle things differently on this version?
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Everything will be possible and nothing needs to be handled differently. I have the 2.5Ghz Indian variant, same internals as you.
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk
If you want to convert to GPE then you need S-OFF ! Otherwise you have to stick with custom GPE roms
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If it is a HKG variant with CID HTC__622, should not be a problem.
After you got it, make sure to do OTA up to 4.18.708.12 before you start modding it with custom ROM/kernel.
All the goodies which are available in development section should work fine on it as long as you updated it first.
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Mr Hofs said:
If you want to convert to GPE then you need S-OFF ! Otherwise you have to stick with custom GPE roms
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Is there any working method to S-OFF the variant of M8 i have? Its CID is HTC_622, Asia-HK-CHT. The OTA is upto 4.18.708.12 (lollipop 5.0.1).
xexux said:
Is there any working method to S-OFF the variant of M8 i have? Its CID is HTC_622, Asia-HK-CHT. The OTA is upto 4.18.708.12 (lollipop 5.0.1).
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The only most common and cheapest way is to try sunshine
http://theroot.ninja/
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The only most common and cheapest way is to try sunshine
http://theroot.ninja/
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But will it work? Has it been known to work with the variant i have? What if SUNSHINE couldn't get S-OFF for like ever?
xexux said:
But will it work? Has it been known to work with the variant i have? What if SUNSHINE couldn't get S-OFF for like ever?
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i don't know, i do not have your phone ! Try it......it won't cost a thing if it does not work. The phone will be checked before proceding with the s-off process.
If it does not work i do not have any alternative ! So no s-off for you in that case........
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i don't know, i do not have your phone ! Try it......it won't cost a thing if it does not work. The phone will be checked before proceding with the s-off process.
If it does not work i do not have any alternative ! So no s-off for you in that case........
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so, after i s-off using sunshine, will it be back on by htc or it will stay that way unless i want s-on? What i have read about S-Off is that its only useful if i want to flash GPE roms or HK audio mod, which is pointless i think since m8 has good audio quality via headphones if you turn off boomsound, i mean, i am all for good quality audio playback but i am not sure if my FLAC collection will benefit from the audio mods since those work best on compressed audio files because of the restorative properties.
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so, after i s-off using sunshine, will it be back on by htc or it will stay that way unless i want s-on? What i have read about S-Off is that its only useful if i want to flash GPE roms or HK audio mod, which is pointless i think since m8 has good audio quality via headphones if you turn off boomsound, i mean, i am all for good quality audio playback but i am not sure if my FLAC collection will benefit from the audio mods since those work best on compressed audio files because of the restorative properties.
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Once s-off it will indeed stay s-off until you give her commands to put it back s-on.
You didn't need s-off for GPE roms, only if you want to CONVERT to GPE with a RUU !
Audio mods i do not have experience with, mine is fine without it
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Hi guys,
I have an imported 32gb Taiwanese M8x, FA serial.
It unlocked, s-off's and has a GPE rom running. Its blazing and it works on all Telstra frequencies.
My question is what is different about the M8x vs the regular M8?
Its it an LTE-A version?
Oh and I got it because the two Chinese made versions has terrible screens.
robt772000 said:
Hi guys,
I have an imported 32gb Taiwanese M8x, FA serial.
It unlocked, s-off's and has a GPE rom running. Its blazing and it works on all Telstra frequencies.
My question is what is different about the M8x vs the regular M8?
Its it an LTE-A version?
Oh and I got it because the two Chinese made versions has terrible screens.
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Can you tell?you can flash all those htc one m8 rom in m8x?
mnhs1010 said:
Can you tell?you can flash all those htc one m8 rom in m8x?
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Yes, All international ROM can be flash on M8X should be no difference other than country.
CPU is clocked slightly higher on the M8x. Also, I think some folks with the M8x have failed trying to flash radios for other M8 versions.
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CPU is clocked slightly higher on the M8x. Also, I think some folks with the M8x have failed trying to flash radios for other M8 versions.
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Thanks,I have flashed venom and its working great
One more thing.There is no free method other than sunshine to achive s-off?
mnhs1010 said:
Thanks,I have flashed venom and its working great
One more thing.There is no free method other than sunshine to achive s-off?
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Nope. AFAIK only via Sunshine.
mnhs1010 said:
One more thing.There is no free method other than sunshine to achive s-off?
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Sunshine is your only option for s-off at this time.
Hey there!
I have an HTC One M8 the original one which came with the Sense rom, but I've fully converted it to a GPE M8.. and i changed the CID and the MID to the GPE's CID and MID.
Now i want to flash the stock kernel of the GPE, is it possible or it will hard brick my device?
thank you.
iHagbani said:
Hey there!
I have an HTC One M8 the original one which came with the Sense rom, but I've fully converted it to a GPE M8.. and i changed the CID and the MID to the GPE's CID and MID.
Now i want to flash the stock kernel of the GPE, is it possible or it will hard brick my device?
thank you.
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You will need to do a full conversion back to sense.
There is a guide here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2733523
rider5512 said:
You will need to do a full conversion back to sense.
There is a guide here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2733523
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I think you've misunderstood me. I don't want to go back to the stock Sense rom.
I want to flash the stock kernel of the GPE to my device after i convert it! is it gonna hard brick my device?
iHagbani said:
I think you've misunderstood me. I don't want to go back to the stock Sense rom.
I want to flash the stock kernel of the GPE to my device after i convert it! is it gonna hard brick my device?
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Sorry, yeah I misread your post.
If you converted using the RUU method then I think you should be ok but I'd wait for someone else to confirm.
rider5512 said:
Sorry, yeah I misread your post.
If you converted using the RUU method then I think you should be ok but I'd wait for someone else to confirm.
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Thank you bro, I'll wait as you said.
Anyone guys?
Disregard, I think I misunderstood the question.
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Anyone guys?
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If you fully converted it to GPE, you'd have the GPE kernel... What am I missing?
BenPope said:
If you fully converted it to GPE, you'd have the GPE kernel... What am I missing?
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Right, if you do the GPE conversion, the GPE ROM already includes the kernel. No need to install it separately. Probably wouldn't even boot if you weren't on the GPE kernel.
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If you fully converted it to GPE, you'd have the GPE kernel... What am I missing?
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The whole GPE RUU zip file size is about 500 MB, but the kernel file size from htcdev website is 360 MB! So in don't think they are the same kernels.
iHagbani said:
The whole GPE RUU zip file size is about 500 MB, but the kernel file size from htcdev website is 360 MB! So in don't think they are the same kernels.
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I don't think that download is what you think it is.
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The whole GPE RUU zip file size is about 500 MB, but the kernel file size from htcdev website is 360 MB! So in don't think they are the same kernels.
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That's kernel source code, not the kernel. By no means should you flash that to your phone. As mentioned, if you've done the conversion, you don't need to do anything more, the kernel is already installed.
I need to find a stock rom for the Google Play Edition version of the M8, but after searching for several hours, I found nothing. Currently, I'm running a buggy version of CyanogenMod 11. Nearly every post I find on Google or xda pertains to the Sense One M8, does anyone know where to find a rom or how to restore back to stock GPE?
Any help would be appreciated!
Lol is there such a thing as a stable CM rom?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708589
HTC One M8
Elisha said:
Lol is there such a thing as a stable CM rom?
HTC One M8
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Yeah, I've learned my lesson, don't do CM unless I'm out of manufacture updates lol.
So I do see the RUU file linked above, but is it possible to just flash a normal GPE rom in TWRP? I haven't s-off(ed) the phone and it'd be great if I could just reflash, just like most roms.
evandunkel said:
Yeah, I've learned my lesson, don't do CM unless I'm out of manufacture updates lol.
So I do see the RUU file linked above, but is it possible to just flash a normal GPE rom in TWRP? I haven't s-off(ed) the phone and it'd be great if I could just reflash, just like most roms.
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sinless rom is a very good gpe based rom that you can flash with twrp
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2709397
BR7fan said:
sinless rom is a very good gpe based rom that you can flash with twrp
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2709397
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Thanks, I'll give it a shot! I really should have added this to the original post, but I'm hoping to get stock with a TWRP flash (which may not easily possible from the looks of it) so I can upgrade when Google blesses us with the Lollipop OTA update.
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Thanks, I'll give it a shot! I really should have added this to the original post, but I'm hoping to get stock with a TWRP flash (which may not easily possible from the looks of it) so I can upgrade when Google blesses us with the Lollipop OTA update.
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That GPE Conversion is very easy to do. Take your time read carefully and you'll be on your way to lollipop heaven. Its a lot easier than it looks,trust me.
BR7fan said:
That GPE Conversion is very easy to do. Take your time read carefully and you'll be on your way to lollipop heaven. Its a lot easier than it looks,trust me.
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I could try it this weekend. I'm just a bit reluctant because it seems like such an easy thing to get, yet there aren't any real GPE stock roms as far as I can see. Also I'm not too enthusiastic about paying for s-off. I know from testing a few months ago that firewater doesn't work on my device which just leaves Sunshine s-off for $25
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I suppose I could try it this weekend. I'm just a bit reluctant because it seems like such an easy thing to get, yet there aren't any real GPE stock roms as far as I can see. Also I'm not too enthusiastic about paying for s-off. I know from testing a few months ago that firewater doesn't work on my device which just leaves Sunshine s-off for $25
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Gotta pay to play bro
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Gotta pay to play bro
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I suppose so. Coming from the GS3 it seems pretty silly that there's no return from flashing a rom lol.
I'll hold out for doing the s-off + RUU and use another rom like sinless until we see if Lollipop gets sent out as a flashable update or full install zip (or, of course, if someone comes across a flashable stock image in the mean time). Thanks everyone for the help so far!
For anyone with the same problem, I've found the original One M8 images! GPE stock rom image can be found here: http://www.htcdev.com/devcenter/downloads
Make sure to choose the One M8 Google Play Edition under the devices dropdown, then you'll find the stock images below.
*Edit* These must be built from the source code.
Whats the latest firmware for the the htc one m8...
i have the tmobile htc one m8 on lollipop 5.0.2 with the following firmware 4.20.531.4
i want to know if i to change firmware to flash some custom roms...im soff with cid 1111111 and unlocked bootloader..
thanks
Jesushasadroid said:
Whats the latest firmware for the the htc one m8...
i have the tmobile htc one m8 on lollipop 5.0.2 with the following firmware 4.20.531.4
i want to know if i to change firmware to flash some custom roms...im soff with cid 1111111 and unlocked bootloader..
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Any 4.x firmware will work on the latest current ROMs.
What you have is probably the latest firmware for T-Mob US; and either way it will work on the custom ROMs.
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Any 4.x firmware will work on the latest current ROMs.
What you have is probably the latest firmware for T-Mob US; and either way it will work on the custom ROMs.
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thanks man...going to try skydragon gpe....any recommedations? for custom roms...
love this phone....so sexy
Jesushasadroid said:
going to try skydragon gpe....any recommedations? for custom roms...
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SD is a fine ROM. At least from what I've read. I've been exclusively a Sense guy on this phone!
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SD is a fine ROM. At least from what I've read. I've been exclusively a Sense guy on this phone!
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what custom roms on sense do you like...?
Jesushasadroid said:
what custom roms on sense do you like...?
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I'm not big on suggesting favorite ROMs. Everyone has their own specific preferences, needs, etc.
I've used stock Developers Edition, LeeDroid, Skydragon Sense, and currently on SROM (just flashed it last Friday). But that isn't to say others, such as InsertCoin, Viper, Etc. are not every bit as good.
Thanks man appreciate the info
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk
Can I have full instructions to do this?
I wanted to flash WWE roms.....
P/S: I'm a newbie.
ChristopherXI said:
Can I have full instructions to do this?
I wanted to flash WWE roms.....
P/S: I'm a newbie.
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The first thing you need to do is go S-Off. You can't convert or flash WWE firmware without it.
But most, if not all WWE ROMs, are compatible with the AT&T model.
What ROM is it you want to flash?
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The first thing you need to do is go S-Off. You can't convert or flash WWE firmware without it.
But most, if not all WWE ROMs, are compatible with the AT&T model.
What ROM is it you want to flash?
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I wanted to use Ressurection Remix and SkyDragon!
I used RR on my Zenfone 5 before and i absolutely love it.
Or. I'll just flash the WWE version of the stock one.
Because i'm using AT&T model without a AT&T sim.......
Wanted to get OTA updates
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The first thing you need to do is go S-Off. You can't convert or flash WWE firmware without it.
But most, if not all WWE ROMs, are compatible with the AT&T model.
What ROM is it you want to flash?
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I thought the AT&T model is GSM (just like the worldwide version)
So any ROM would be compatible with it?
ChristopherXI said:
I thought the AT&T model is GSM (just like the worldwide version)
So any ROM would be compatible with it?
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More or less, yes. There are some carrier specific things that you might not get (VoLTE, wifi calling), but over all, those ROMs should work fine.
There are also ROMs that have carrier specific settings. With ViperOne you can choose your carrier to keep those, if they are different features than what WWE has.
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More or less, yes. There are some carrier specific things that you might not get (VoLTE, wifi calling), but over all, those ROMs should work fine.
There are also ROMs that have carrier specific settings. With ViperOne you can choose your carrier to keep those, if they are different features than what WWE has.
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So? can you help me convert to WWE?
ChristopherXI said:
So? can you help me convert to WWE?
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Sure.
Are you S-Off?
If not, go here to gain it. It costs $25. I just had to pay also on my new HTC10. Just did it an hour ago
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Sure.
Are you S-Off?
If not, go here to gain it. It costs $25. I just had to pay also on my new HTC10. Just did it an hour ago
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WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY..I'm just a student with not much of money......
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Sure.
Are you S-Off?
If not, go here to gain it. It costs $25. I just had to pay also on my new HTC10. Just did it an hour ago
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Can i use Firewater instead?
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Sure.
Are you S-Off?
If not, go here to gain it. It costs $25. I just had to pay also on my new HTC10. Just did it an hour ago
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wait. S-off is permanent?
If it's permanent then i'll go for it.
ChristopherXI said:
Can i use Firewater instead?
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ChristopherXI said:
wait. S-off is permanent?
If it's permanent then i'll go for it.
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No, firewater doesn't work anymore.
Yes, S-Off is permanent, unless you purposely go back to S-On.
ChristopherXI said:
I wanted to use Ressurection Remix and SkyDragon!
Wanted to get OTA updates
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You don't need s-off to flash ROMs.
Custom ROMs and OTAs don't go together. Its typically one or the other. If you are flashing custom ROMs, what do you need OTA for?
Update the firmware (if needed) and then just unlock the bootloader, install custom recovery TWRP and flash the ROM.
Only reason you would need to convert (flash WWE firmware) is if you need to change the band support.
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ChristopherXI said:
WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY..I'm just a student with not much of money......
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The reasons for sunshine's pay license has been discussed on these forums ad naseum. If you don't have the money, simply don't s-off. Modding phones is not a necessity like food or shelter. And s-off isn't needed for most mods, anyway.