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[Q] Some questions before flashing Custom ROMs !!

Hi all, ..
I'm going to flash my first custom ROM on my One X but I want to ask some questions first ..
Before asking I'd like to tell you that ..
• My phone's CID is 1.29.708.15 (from Hong Kong)
• I know that we could flash any custom ROM even it wasn't based on the same CID
• I know that we couldn't downgrade the FW except when the phone is S-OFFed
1- Now if I flashed a ROM based on the latest Europe version (2.17.401.2) that means that my CID has changed and I could flash the latest stock RUU of Europe ??
2- If the answer of question 1 is NO then could I return back to my stock ROM even it's older than the custom ROM based on version ?? or my phone will brick ??
I want your help as soon as possible
And thanks to every one who had helped me before and thanks to that great forum

omar_bazaraa said:
Hi all, ..
I'm going to flash my first custom ROM on my One X but I want to ask some questions first ..
Before asking I'd like to tell you that ..
• My phone's CID is 1.29.708.15 (from Hong Kong)
• I know that we could flash any custom ROM even it wasn't based on the same CID
• I know that we couldn't downgrade the FW except when the phone is S-OFFed
1- Now if I flashed a ROM based on the latest Europe version (2.17.401.2) that means that my CID has changed and I could flash the latest stock RUU of Europe ??
2- If the answer of question 1 is NO then could I return back to my stock ROM even it's older than the custom ROM based on version ?? or my phone will brick ??
I want your help as soon as possible
And thanks to every one who had helped me before and thanks to that great forum
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1.29.708.15 is not your CID. It's your software version.
If you flash a custom ROM based on 2.17.401.2, your CID will not change.
To return to stock, you can flash any 708 RUU that is the same or newer than 1.29.708.15, or restore the backup you make before installing the custom ROM.

BenPope said:
1.29.708.15 is not your CID. It's your software version.
If you flash a custom ROM based on 2.17.401.2, your CID will not change.
To return to stock, you can flash any 708 RUU that is the same or newer than 1.29.708.15, or restore the backup you make before installing the custom ROM.
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thats means that I could return back to my old RUU
Thanks very mush & sorry for my annoying questions

firmware att m8

Hi I need help to flash the new firmware on my att m8 to run the new roms I am soff and boot loader unlocked but don't have super cid

2.23 is the latest. Its included on the following ROM. You have to download the whole ROM to get it from this thread, but it has great instructions for those not familiar with the process. Not sure if anyone has posted the 2.23 firmware by itself.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-htc-one-m8/development/att-4-4-3-2-22-1540-3-debloated-sense-6-t2837365

I was talking about the 3. Firmware the one with 4.4.4

Jacobz1996 said:
I was talking about the 3. Firmware the one with 4.4.4
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Are you actually using AT&T as your carrier? If so, you probably don't want to flash the 3.x firmware. It includes the radio for the international version, which on past firmwares, were known to not play well with AT&T.
I'd wait until an AT&T specific firmware package is available; which won't happen until AT&T releases 4.4.4 or at least the Dev Edition rolls out.
When you say "new ROMs" I think you mean "ROM" as I believe Maximus is the only custom Sense ROM so far to rebase to 4.4.4 (although I'm sure others won't be far behind).

If I super cid will I be able to do this ?

What if you remove the radio.img file from the firmware zip? Or replace it with the one from latest ATT firmware?
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Bought a rooted phone?

Hey guyss, so i just bought this awesome phone on craigslist and it is already rooted and idk if the guy did anything else beside that ,so is there a way i can check everything like firmware, cid, and all the stuff ?
And also , do i need to convert to gpe if i want to install lollipop roms like SkyDragon gpe , blisspop , or cm12 or do i just need to flash it through recovery?
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1: update the softwar/firmware to the latest (hboot 3.19).
2: no need to convert to gpe. Skydragon works on sense firmware so it's not mandatory.
3: i know in the backup thread is being talked about s-off and such but it's not necessarily needed, only if you wish but i recommend to read up on what s-off is and can do if you don't know that yet.
3.16 is indeed the oldest firmware. But you can check that also in the at&t section. This section is for the international devices actually.

Since its the AT&T version (from your other posts), there is currently no official update to hboot 3.19 and associated firmware. So you will need to s-off by sunshine in order to update firmware (required to run current ROMs).
You can check the hboot screen to see s-on or s-off. You can check for other details (including CID) with fastboot getvar all (if you post the getvar info, delete your serial number and IMEI as they are personal info).

redpoint73 said:
Since its the AT&T version (from your other posts), there is currently no official update to hboot 3.19 and associated firmware. So you will need to s-off by sunshine in order to update firmware (required to run current ROMs).
You can check the hboot screen to see s-on or s-off.
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Yes sir , I just a off using sunshine , what should I do next ? Supercid ?
P/s I used to have this phone then solve it ( bis mistake)
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kevintran.98 said:
Yes sir , I just a off using sunshine , what should I do next ? Supercid ?
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If using the phone on AT&T's network, I would recommend the firmware included with the following ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-htc-one-m8/development/att-4-4-3-2-22-1540-3-debloated-sense-6-t2837365
Flashing this firmware, you do not need to alter CID.
This is the 4.4.4 (software 3.28) firmware package from the US Developer's Edition, which is intended for use on AT&T. Some folks (myself included) have had issues using the WWE firmware on AT&T's network. In particular, broken Google services while on LTE.

redpoint73 said:
If using the phone on AT&T's network, I would recommend the firmware included with the following ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att...-4-4-3-2-22-1540-3-debloated-sense-6-t2837365
Flashing this firmware, you do not need to alter CID.
This is the 4.4.4 (software 3.28) firmware package from the US Developer's Edition, which is intended for use on AT&T. Some folks (myself included) have had issues using the WWE firmware on AT&T's network. In particular, broken Google services while on LTE.
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After I flash that, I'll be good to go with any Rom right? Or just sense Rom and I have to convert to gpe for gpe Roms
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kevintran.98 said:
After I flash that, I'll be good to go with any Rom right? Or just sense Rom and I have to convert to gpe for gpe Roms
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You don't need to fully convert to run GPE ROMs. Just flash them.
Full conversion to GPE only gains you the GPE partitioning (smaller system partition, and larger user accessible storage) as well as enables official GPE OTAs. But you need to convert back to Sense partitioning to run any Sense ROMs. I don't recommend full conversion to GPE for most folks, unless you really want the GPE partition scheme and/or OTAs.
I won't say "any ROM", but the previously linked firmware will enable you to run most or all the current ROMs. Older ROMs might not play well with the newer firmware.

redpoint73 said:
You don't need to fully convert to run GPE ROMs. Just flash them.
Full conversion to GPE only gains you the GPE partitioning (smaller system partition, and larger user accessible storage) as well as enables official GPE OTAs. But you need to convert back to Sense partitioning to run any Sense ROMs. I don't recommend full conversion to GPE for most folks, unless you really want the GPE partition scheme and/or OTAs.
I won't say "any ROM", but the previously linked firmware will enable you to run most or all the current ROMs. Older ROMs might not play well with the newer firmware.
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Thank you so much, you've been very helpful like always !
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using XDA Free mobile app

You're welcome, and happy to help.
I would also recommend you check out the AT&T M8 specific forum section, mentioned by Mr Hofs. It contains a lot of info specific to the AT&T variant. This "international" section has lots of good info too, as well as more traffic overall. Neither is really "better", and I actually find it best to read both forum sections:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-htc-one-m8

redpoint73 said:
You're welcome, and happy to help.
I would also recommend you check out the AT&T M8 specific forum section, mentioned by Mr Hofs. It contains a lot of info specific to the AT&T variant. This "international" section has lots of good info too, as well as more traffic overall. Neither is really "better", and I actually find it best to read both forum sections:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-htc-one-m8
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thank you , i sure will
1 very last question thou, im just read the link you gave me and understand the procedure but which file is the lastest and which one do i download ? , it kinda confusing
Download:
M8 - 2.23.502.3
http://goo.gl/3DiIQz FULL WIPE REQUIRED
Mirror: http://goo.gl/9wNs1J (Thanks krazyace35)
ATT 1.16 Radio fix (Thanks runsoverfrogs)
** S-OFF IS MANDATORY **
Radio Download: ONLY For 2.23.502.3
http://goo.gl/vB9dA7
Copy radio-1.16.zip to adb/fastboot loacation
Open cmd
Run commands as shown below
fastboot oem rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip radio-1.16.zip
fastboot reboot-bootloader
Make sure radio has flashed correctly reboot...
Modded Hboot(Thanks santod040):
M8 - 2.23.502.3
No Red Text: http://goo.gl/ins3or
Download:
M8 - 2.22.1540.3
http://goo.gl/uoRz8X
Download:
M8 - 2.22.1540.4
http://goo.gl/yE6s5V
Download:
M8 - 3.28.1540.5 (Read flashing instructions included in download)11-11-2014 Update
http://goo.gl/S5hpMC
Blinkfeed update 11-11-2014
http://goo.gl/iYYAEp
Blinkfeed update 12-10-2014
http://goo.gl/FHpxlV
For those who want to update to newest versions for developer build,you must have stock operating system and recovery and soff to run any of these files
Download:
2.22.1540.4 ota
http://goo.gl/7mec4o (Upgrade original stock device,not for custom roms)
Download:
3.28.1540.5 ota
http://goo.gl/MHF4ie(Upgrade original stock device,not for custom roms)
Download:
3.28.1540.5 Firmware only unmodified (Latest 4.4.4 Update,S-OFF REQUIRED)
http://goo.gl/tyhRRZ
Download:
2.22.1540.4 firmware only unmodified(Latest 4.4.3Update,S-OFF REQUIRED)
http://goo.gl/FJ7Hhv
Mirrors for ROM's(Thanks tarund)
http://goo.gl/7AuuJf
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3.28.1540.5 Firmware only unmodified

redpoint73 said:
3.28.1540.5 Firmware only unmodified
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hey , so i flashed the 3.28 firmware and everything is fine but i want to flash ARHD rom but , it just got updated to 30.1 with 4.16.1540.8 firmware, so my question is , do i have to flash any 4.16 firmware or just leave it like that and flash the rom ?

kevintran.98 said:
hey , so i flashed the 3.28 firmware and everything is fine but i want to flash ARHD rom but , it just got updated to 30.1 with 4.16.1540.8 firmware, so my question is , do i have to flash any 4.16 firmware or just leave it like that and flash the rom ?
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You need to update the firmware again to 4.16.
Simple rule, you need to have firmware that corresponds to the custom ROM you want to flash.

[Q] Can custom rom's firmware base be different then what my phone came with?

Hi everyone, enjoying my awesome M9 like everyone else =D
and its time to move on to the custom rom goodness.
I can't seem to find an answer to the question. (maybe its too obvious? coming from s3)
Mine is a M9 (hong kong), with 1.32.708.15 (s-On) and all the custom roms are 1.32.401.17 based.
Is it safe to Flash it?
This is the only info i managed to find at the ARHD 5.0 OP with regards to the question.
"- If your current firmware version doesn't match ROM firmware version, wiping data inside AROMA is highly recommended!"
Would be nice if I can get some confirmation from you guys.

Yes it is fine right now since it is the same base. Get soff while you can so flashing firmware in the future is easy. Remember always backup first. Use twrp 2864

ratratrat said:
Hi everyone, enjoying my awesome M9 like everyone else =D
and its time to move on to the custom rom goodness.
I can't seem to find an answer to the question. (maybe its too obvious? coming from s3)
Mine is a M9 (hong kong), with 1.32.708.15 (s-On) and all the custom roms are 1.32.401.17 based.
Is it safe to Flash it?
This is the only info i managed to find at the ARHD 5.0 OP with regards to the question.
"- If your current firmware version doesn't match ROM firmware version, wiping data inside AROMA is highly recommended!"
Would be nice if I can get some confirmation from you guys.
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I did this on the M8 before, I had problems with the wifi and it took ages to boot until I found out that my firmware is old and different from the rom.
Anyway, I did what you are trying to do yesterday, (firmware 15/ rom 17) for a couple of minutes, didnt find any problems.
Before you flash any ROM, BACKUP your system and move it to your PC and use the latest TWRP

Thats good to hear! I'm gonna give it a try once i'm back in town! Thx!

Please Help me!
I have a HTC (M9) Verizon, and base is 1.33.605.15, it is advisable to downgrade the base to 1.32.401.17?? (for install customs roms with this base)

Fito_Tito said:
I have a HTC (M9) Verizon, and base is 1.33.605.15, it is advisable to downgrade the base to 1.32.401.17?? (for install customs roms with this base)
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ONLY. use firmware for your phone. if you flash a gsm firmware on a cdma phone you are asking for trouble, big time.

[Solved] I'm ROM-less :(

I accidentally forgot to make a backup before flashing a new ROM and now I'm stuck with no ROM! Please help if you can. Here's my phone's info:
HTC One M9 (Telus Canadian phone) Unlocked with S-ON.
Rooted with SuperSU and TWRP v2.8.7.0.
Currently, I only have access to fastboot and TWRP. I tried flashing Revolution HD and Viper and both of them install just fine, but right after installation, my phone boots to the bootloader and will not boot to the system no mater what I do. I tried going back to full-stock but I think I need S-Off for that which I have no clue how to do with no ROM. Plus fastboot won't even show me what my CID/MID numbers are to download the right stuff for my phone if I wanna go back to stock.
I just need a ROM to work. I don't care which one. What are my options? Is there a way unbrick my phone?
Thanks in advance!

Flash an lollipop ROM and all will be fine, you can't use MM without MM firmware
Powered by SkyDragon ROM

2WildFirE said:
Flash an lollipop ROM and all will be fine, you can't use MM without MM firmware
Powered by SkyDragon ROM
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Excuse my partial knowledge in this area, but what is MM firmware?

mozer0 said:
Excuse my partial knowledge in this area, but what is MM firmware?
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Marshmallow Firmware is what you would need to run latest rom. You could pay $25 and use sunshine to make yourself s-off and flash the latest marshmallow Firmware.

BR7fan said:
Marshmallow Firmware is what you would need to run latest rom. You could pay $25 and use sunshine to make yourself s-off and flash the latest marshmallow Firmware.
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Thanks to you, now I have a ROM
But what's a near-stock Lollipop ROM you'd recommend? Because I just installed Candy5 and Sunshine didn't like it for being too far from stock.

mozer0 said:
Thanks to you, now I have a ROM
But what's a near-stock Lollipop ROM you'd recommend? Because I just installed Candy5 and Sunshine didn't like it for being too far from stock.
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For the original look you get when you buy it,I'd go with leedroid rom. For AOSP I'd go with slimroms or candy.

FYI, you can install a Marshmallow rom with firmware 2.1x when AOSP only. I tried a Cyanogenmod and was working perfectly with actual nightlies.
But for Sense rom, you will have to install firmware 3.x

Thank you guys for your help! @BR7fan you're a real life saver! Just a quick update:
I managed to get S-Off and now I guess I have to wait until firmware 3.x is released for Canadian phones as I could not get it on the HTC website as of yet. @gortys I ran Cyanogenmod all day today and got annoyed with the WiFi drops. It happens so frequently and as I understand, there's no stable build for the M9 yet. So I'm taking @BR7fan's advice and going with LeeDroid for now. Thanks for pointing out that I can get Marshmallow ROM's with my old firmware.

mozer0 said:
Thank you guys for your help! @BR7fan you're a real life saver! Just a quick update:
I managed to get S-Off and now I guess I have to wait until firmware 3.x is released for Canadian phones as I could not get it on the HTC website as of yet. @gortys I ran Cyanogenmod all day today and got annoyed with the WiFi drops. It happens so frequently and as I understand, there's no stable build for the M9 yet. So I'm taking @BR7fan's advice and going with LeeDroid for now. Thanks for pointing out that I can get Marshmallow ROM's with my old firmware.
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It's true that wifi isn't as responsive as with a Sense rom. I am actually running Android Revolution HD (Lollipop 5.1) with Elementalx kernel and I'd say that Sense rom are quite always more optimized. Waiting for official OTA to firmware 3.x to flash their marshmallow version of the rom.
Patience for all!!

mozer0 said:
Thanks to you, now I have a ROM
But what's a near-stock Lollipop ROM you'd recommend? Because I just installed Candy5 and Sunshine didn't like it for being too far from stock.
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Hello, i have the same problem , S-ON twrp 2.8.6.0 rooted, what stock rom do you used in your phone?

samuspr1me said:
Hello, i have the same problem , S-ON twrp 2.8.6.0 rooted, what stock rom do you used in your phone?
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I used LeeDroid. It's basically stock with a few tweaks.

mozer0 said:
I used LeeDroid. It's basically stock with a few tweaks.
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Thanks for answer
but my problem is update to 3.35 i cannot find update compatible with cid telus0001, what update do you used?
Thanks in advance.

samuspr1me said:
Thanks for answer
but my problem is update to 3.35 i cannot find update compatible with cid telus0001, what update do you used?
Thanks in advance.
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Looks like the old Lollipop based LeeDroid has been taken down. I have a backup of it on my phone though. I'm uploading it to Google Drive right now but it's a 2 GB file so it won't be ready till tomorrow. I hope you find something else in the meantime, but if you didn't, check your inbox tomorrow, I'll share the link with you so you can download it.

Thanks, i'll be waiting

samuspr1me said:
Thanks, i'll be waiting
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