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.
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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
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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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redpoint73 said:
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?
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I just got my M8 Developer Edition a couple of months ago. CID is BS_US002. MID: 0P6B12000. The only thing I did to the phone was to root it, nothing else. I didn't S-OFF or anything. The only thing before updating to Lollipop, SuperSU binary update failed, I didn't root again as Lollipop was around the corner and was going to do it anyway. While rooting Lollipop, I found at HBoot that Software status: Modified. What could be the reason for that? How can I fix that? I unrooted, did a factory reset and nothing changes.
Here are the full details on HBoot
Software status: Modified
UNLOCKED
M8_UL_CA PVT SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-3.19.0.0000
RADIO-1.24.21331147A1.096
OPENDSP-V48.2.2-00564-M8974_FO.1211
OS-4.16.1540.8
eMMC-boot 2048 MB
Any idea how to fix that?
Thanks in advance!
It means changes have been made at some point to the system, e.g. it's been unlocked (as yours says)
EddyOS said:
It means changes have been made at some point to the system, e.g. it's been unlocked (as yours says)
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It's not simply being unlocked as the device ships direct from HTC with the bootloader unlocked. That being said I have no idea what makes it switch to "Modified" status. Mine is S-OFF with custom rooted ROM (though it is sense-based and pretty close to stock) and custom recovery and it still displays as "Official".
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It's not simply being unlocked as the device ships direct from HTC with the bootloader unlocked. That being said I have no idea what makes it switch to "Modified" status. Mine is S-OFF with custom rooted ROM (though it is sense-based and pretty close to stock) and custom recovery and it still displays as "Official".
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I thought they came locked and you can just use the fastboot command like the GPe? Obviously not! In which case, something else has been changed for it to say that
EddyOS said:
It means changes have been made at some point to the system, e.g. it's been unlocked (as yours says)
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It came unlocked, it's a developer edition.
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It's not simply being unlocked as the device ships direct from HTC with the bootloader unlocked. That being said I have no idea what makes it switch to "Modified" status. Mine is S-OFF with custom rooted ROM (though it is sense-based and pretty close to stock) and custom recovery and it still displays as "Official".
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Any idea how to fix that?
If you're not bothered about setting up the phone again you could reflash the new RUU and it should correct anything that was changed
EddyOS said:
If you're not bothered about setting up the phone again you could reflash the new RUU and it should correct anything that was changed
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Is there a RUU available for 4.16.1540.8? Could you refer me to that? And could you please briefly tell me how to apply it -from fastboot or what?
Thanks in advance!
M_Shaaban said:
Is there a RUU available for 4.16.1540.8? Could you refer me to that? And could you please briefly tell me how to apply it -from fastboot or what?
Thanks in advance!
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It's on the HTC US website, not got a link to hand as I'm in the UK, and to apply I've always preferred to do it in fastboot but you can start it when connected in Android if you prefer
EDIT: Here you go! http://dl3.htc.com/application/RUU_...G_20.68.4196.01_F_release_411207_signed_2.exe
EddyOS said:
It's on the HTC US website, not got a link to hand as I'm in the UK, and to apply I've always preferred to do it in fastboot but you can start it when connected in Android if you prefer
EDIT: Here you go! http://dl3.htc.com/application/RUU_...G_20.68.4196.01_F_release_411207_signed_2.exe
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Thanks a lot!
EddyOS said:
It's on the HTC US website, not got a link to hand as I'm in the UK, and to apply I've always preferred to do it in fastboot but you can start it when connected in Android if you prefer
EDIT: Here you go! http://dl3.htc.com/application/RUU_...G_20.68.4196.01_F_release_411207_signed_2.exe
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I understand you have included a link. But can I ask you so in the future I can find the RUU files myself on HTC Dev. For my developer edition with CID is BS_US002 and MID: 0P6B12000, which carrier should I choose? Brightstar or Brightstar US or what exactly? And which region should I select? USA or WWE or what exactly? Thanks a lot
M_Shaaban said:
I understand you have included a link. But can I ask you so in the future I can find the RUU files myself on HTC Dev. For my developer edition with CID is BS_US002 and MID: 0P6B12000, which carrier should I choose? Brightstar or Brightstar US or what exactly? And which region should I select? USA or WWE or what exactly? Thanks a lot
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Not at the HTC Dev site, those are only Kernel Sources codes.
Most of the US RUUs are available here http://www.htc.com/us/support/rom-downloads.html
It's not on HTC Dev, it was originally on the HTC America support site somewhere...
BerndM14 said:
Not at the HTC Dev site, those are only Kernel Sources codes.
Most of the US RUUs are available here http://www.htc.com/us/support/rom-downloads.html
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Thanks a lot! I didn't know that RUUs where available there.
M_Shaaban said:
Is there a RUU available for 4.16.1540.8? Could you refer me to that? And could you please briefly tell me how to apply it -from fastboot or what?
Thanks in advance!
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See on your hboot readout in your first post where it say OS: 4.16.1540.8? You already have that firmware.
xunholyx said:
See on your hboot readout in your first post where it say OS: 4.16.1540.8? You already have that firmware.
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Indeed but I don't think that was the issue at hand. He wanted to change the "Modified" status on his phone.
EddyOS suggested that he uses an RUU to turn everything back to normal, hence why he asked for the RUU.
BerndM14 said:
Indeed but I don't think that was the issue at hand. He wanted to change the "Modified" status on his phone.
EddyOS suggested that he uses an RUU to turn everything back to normal, hence why he asked for the RUU.
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I have a problem, I can't install BusyBox (Pro) though I have root access and have been using root apps without a problem. Is this related to lollipop, or could this modified software status be a reason for that?
I can't help with busybox issues, never used it, sorry. Doesn't it give any errors? Does it have a log that you can view to see what the failure was?
BerndM14 said:
I can't help with busybox issues, never used it, sorry. Doesn't it give any errors? Does it have a log that you can view to see what the failure was?
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No log actually. But Thank you very much
Hi Friends ! I have problem with my New M8. the phone is used for 3 weeks and I bougth it. there is update to lolitop but whenI press to install button the phone enters recovery mode (twrp) and thats all. doesnt update even manually I could not it. its unlock and s-on. thanks a lot. sorry my english
dj_muncher said:
Hi Friends ! I have problem with my New M8. the phone is used for 3 weeks and I bougth it. there is update to lolitop but whenI press to install button the phone enters recovery mode (twrp) and thats all. doesnt update even manually I could not it. its unlock and s-on. thanks a lot. sorry my english
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TWRP is custom recovery. You need stock recovery to install an OTA. Find the right stock recovery for your CID and stock software number here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376
redpoint73 said:
TWRP is custom recovery. You need stock recovery to install an OTA. Find the right stock recovery for your CID and stock software number here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376
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thank you got it but how can I learn my cid number ?
dj_muncher said:
thank you got it but how can I learn my cid number ?
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Seriously....READ that thread mate ! It's all described there.
In this shot taken from the OP of that specific thread ..... I read something and there i also read something as CIDNUM.....you think that command will lead you to your CID ?
Mr Hofs said:
In this shot taken from the OP of that specific thread ..... I read something and there i also read something as CIDNUM.....you think that command will lead you to your CID ?
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still the same problem. even install stock recovery but it suddenly stopped when updating. and red triangle exclamation point than the phone restarted. so how can I update do you have any idea ?
dj_muncher said:
still the same problem. even install stock recovery but it suddenly stopped when updating. and red triangle exclamation point than the phone restarted. so how can I update do you have any idea ?
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Yeah your system is not stock. Make backups of what you need in the future and do exactly as the thread tells you in order to return to stock via a new stock backup which is probably available there (or a ruu in some cases)
Mr Hofs said:
Yeah your system is not stock. Make backups of what you need in the future and do exactly as the thread tells you in order to return to stock via a new stock backup which is probably available there (or a ruu in some cases)
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I dont need any thing so just install a stock rom ?
dj_muncher said:
I dont need any thing so just install a stock rom ?
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All explained in there, i don't want to sound rude or such but if you study that thread to get to stock you will find all answers
Mr Hofs said:
All explained in there, i don't want to sound rude or such but if you study that thread to get to stock you will find all answers
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Ok thank you
Mr Hofs said:
All explained in there, i don't want to sound rude or such but if you study that thread to get to stock you will find all answers
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I am sorry to trouble you but is there any way to get s-off ?
dj_muncher said:
I am sorry to trouble you but is there any way to get s-off ?
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SunShine for modern Motorola & HTC devices
That's the only way.
BerndM14 said:
SunShine for modern Motorola & HTC devices
That's the only way.
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thank you !
BerndM14 said:
SunShine for modern Motorola & HTC devices
That's the only way.
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I have solved the problem and I got the updates thank you very much but I have 4.4.4 and when i check for new updates it says you have the last updates. do you have any idea ?
dj_muncher said:
I have solved the problem and I got the updates thank you very much but I have 4.4.4 and when i check for new updates it says you have the last updates. do you have any idea ?
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I won't know.... What CID do you have? Mr Hofs asked this previously and I'm yet to see anything from your side. If you're on International WWE then the update is not yet out for your device. If you have Asian WWE then the update *might* be out for your device, either way we won't know. Share some info on what device you have.
In the first post you mentioned you received the OTA for your device... If you don't get it now then try to do a factory reset and see if you can get it afterwards. Though it would still help a lot to know what device you have. So get adb on your PC and in bootloader mode use the command: fastboot getvar all and share the info, just delete the IMEI and Serial number.
BerndM14 said:
I won't know.... What CID do you have? Mr Hofs asked this previously and I'm yet to see anything from your side. If you're on International WWE then the update is not yet out for your device. If you have Asian WWE then the update *might* be out for your device, either way we won't know. Share some info on what device you have.
In the first post you mentioned you received the OTA for your device... If you don't get it now then try to do a factory reset and see if you can get it afterwards. Though it would still help a lot to know what device you have. So get adb on your PC and in bootloader mode use the command: fastboot getvar all and share the info, just delete the IMEI and Serial number.
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Thank you very much !
My CID is spcs_001 and model is 831C.
software status : Official
relock
M8_WHL PVT SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-3.19.0.0000
There was new updates and i installed it. after this I got 4.4.4 and now there are no updates avaible for your phone.
dj_muncher said:
Thank you very much !
My CID is spcs_001 and model is 831C.
software status : Official
relock
M8_WHL PVT SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-3.19.0.0000
There was new updates and i installed it. after this I got 4.4.4 and now there are no updates avaible for your phone.
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Sprint device? Didn't think you'd have a Sprint one, thought you were from the Ukraine going by your flag choice etc.
Either way, 4.4.4 is the latest for Sprint devices, the Lollipop update is still in 2(Integration) stage so it has some ways to go still before lollipop.
BerndM14 said:
Sprint device? Didn't think you'd have a Sprint one, thought you were from the Ukraine going by your flag choice etc.
Either way, 4.4.4 is the latest for Sprint devices, the Lollipop update is still in 2(Integration) stage so it has some ways to go still before lollipop.
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Actually i am from Turkey but I live in Ukraine so my situation - its a little complicated Yes sprint device but what is the difference between the other devices M8 and sprint M8 ? And the seller told me the device from USA.
So my device never will get the lollipop ? Or I have to be patience
dj_muncher said:
Actually i am from Turkey but I live in Ukraine so my situation - its a little complicated Yes sprint device but what is the difference between the other devices M8 and sprint M8 ? And the seller told me the device from USA.
So my device never will get the lollipop ? Or I have to be patience
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Well it looks like you've been getting OTA updates so far, so you should be able to get it when Lollipop is released, whenever that is.
Sprint - CDMA device (Verizon as well).
Other M8s - GSM Devices.
You can look up the main differences between the two with a quick google search.
It's American device yes. It would perhaps have been better if they had the Developer Edition or Unlocked Edition from the US instead of a carrier specific(Sprint) device which runs on different technologies(Radios) for their networks. Generally you won't be able to us a CDMA device "just anywhere" where as GSM is Global. Like I said though, you can get the whole explanation with a simple Google search though.
yes i have been getting OTA update. Patience or custom rom .
I can wait for it I think .
And i dont know my device is unlocked edition or developer edition but i use my phone normally i put a nano sim and the network works very well.
I have searched it and get the main idea thank your very much
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?
There is no option of software update coming in system settings only way to check for an update is through htc guide app which is not helpful as it never gives a result and keeps on checking for an update endlessly. my phone is from taiwan and is gsm phone 32 gb non-rooted please help
android version=4.4.4
sense version=-6.0
software version=3.31.512.2
htc sdk api level 6.25
pri version-2.87_002
prl version-00000
kernal version 3.4.0-g3e2305b [email protected] #! SMP PREEMPT
Baseband version-1.09.20.0926
build number-3.31.512.2 CL395691 release-keys
BOOTLOADER ;
******locked*******
M8_WLV PVT SHIP S-OFF
CID-11111111
HBOOT-3.19.0.0000
RADIO-1.09.20.0926
OpenDSP-v46.2.-00564-M8974_FO.0811
OS-3.28.605.4
eMMC-boot 2048MB
Sep 30 2014,01:16:07.90023198
HBOOt
Prayrithtc said:
There is no option of software update coming in system settings only way to check for an update is through htc guide app which is not helpful as it never gives a result and keeps on checking for an update endlessly. my phone is from taiwan and is gsm phone 32 gb non-rooted please help
android version=4.4.4
sense version=-6.0
software version=3.31.512.2
htc sdk api level 6.25
pri version-2.87_002
prl version-00000
kernal version 3.4.0-g3e2305b [email protected] #! SMP PREEMPT
Baseband version-1.09.20.0926
build number-3.31.512.2 CL395691 release-keys
BOOTLOADER ;
******locked*******
M8_WLV PVT SHIP S-OFF
CID-11111111
HBOOT-3.19.0.0000
RADIO-1.09.20.0926
OpenDSP-v46.2.-00564-M8974_FO.0811
OS-3.28.605.4
eMMC-boot 2048MB
Sep 30 2014,01:16:07.90023198
HBOOt
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From what I can see, everything about this device screams Verizon, a US carrier. Even though it is S-OFF and has SuperCID. What I suggest you try is:
Make a Nandroid backup of your current setup. Once this is backed up, remove it from the device to a safe place on your PC.
Download and flash the stock Verizon RUU file from here: I suggest the .exe version as it will be a simple process. If you are confident enough, then the .zip version. Read the thread, read ALL the instructions BEFORE you start.
Man my phone works with any gsm sim and verizon is not written anywhere on my device plus i am new to advance mobile computing i am not able to understand half the stuff you are saying. How to take the nandroid backup
P.s-my phone is not rooted
Prayrithtc said:
Man my phone works with any gsm sim and verizon is not written anywhere on my device plus i am new to advance mobile computing i am not able to understand half the stuff you are saying. How to take the nandroid backup
P.s-my phone is not rooted
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I'm sorry if you cannot understand what I'm saying. The information you posted points to the device having Verizon firmware and operating system. The device was modified before you took possession of it, you have S-OFF, SuperCID though you say you are not rooted. That may be. You just have to sit down and start reading. Use the search function in XDA and search by "keyword" what you are looking for. Only when you understand the basics will you be able to go further.
Now what should i do first ? Root my phone
Prayrithtc said:
Now what should i do first ? Root my phone
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To make a Nandroid backup you need to root the phone and then flash TWRP recovery. Follow this thread. You're already S-OFF so that part can be skipped.
So i have to skip twrp part ok ill follow that thread
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so i have to skip twrp part ok ill follow that thread
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you need twrp
thats a hell of a thread it will take loads of time ill text when i am done with this
Should i flash lollipop version or kitkat?
I know how to root with apps like kingoroot iroot and framaroot , will it have the same efficiency
Prayrithtc said:
I know how to root with apps like kingoroot iroot and framaroot , will it have the same efficiency
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Forget about those. Follow the thread. If you are not willing to follow basic instructions, you will brick your device. Follow the thread for root as it describes in the thread. Then flash the correct version of TWRP recovery. Stop being so impatient. You MUST follow the instructions or you will brick.
Ok sorry ill follow the thread but somethings in the rooting procedure are unclear thats y i asked about the alternative
how can i find ruu for my htc one m8???
Aontor said:
how can i find ruu for my htc one m8???
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We need to know what version you have. Post the results of fastboot getvar all after removing the serial and IMEI numbers.
man i am not able to find the correct ruu can you suggest me
p.s- my computer broke down so was not able to follow procedure
Prayrithtc said:
man i am not able to find the correct ruu can you suggest me
p.s- my computer broke down so was not able to follow procedure
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I directed you to the correct RUU in post #2. Why did you not do what I told you? Are you reading this at all or are you just throwing silly questions about? Read post #2 and download the RUU I link to. What can be more simple?
Please bear with me i am kindia idiot
Prayrithtc said:
Man my phone works with any gsm sim and verizon is not written anywhere on my device
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I agree with Einwod, the product name "M8_WLV" in bootloader means its the Verizon version; and the OS number in bootloader (3.28.605.4) also backs this up.
The Verizon version M8 does support GSM (and GSM SIMs), is SIM unlocked out of the box; but also supports CDMA.
The software number in Settings (3.31.512.2) is related to the current ROM. This number appears to be the software number for the LRA version M8. Which I'm not too familiar with, but Googling around, it appears this is for the "LTE for Rural Areas" network, which is basically just a subsidiary of Verizon. My guess is, that the previous owner flashed the LRA ROM in order to remove Verizon branding in the software (or maybe they just removed any Verizon branding manually).
Also, the lack of Verizon logo on the back of the phone means nothing. We've seen a few devices on the forum here that have had their backplates replaced, causing confusion as to what version they are.
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P.s-my phone is not rooted
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Again, I agree with Einwod, while you may not have rooted the phone, it was absolutely modified. The previous owner did s-off and SuperCID to the phone, and changed the ROM.
Where did you get this phone? If the seller claimed it to be the GSM version (non-Verizon or Sprint) and never rooted, those claims were false. Unrooted maybe (returned to a non-root condition). But it was definitely rooted at one time, made s-off, and custom ROM installed.
I am afraid that flashing a new rom would effect the sim functioning etc . My phone was imported from taiwan
Hey guys,
My phone is still on Android 5.0.2 while everyone else's seems to have upgraded to Android 6 by now.
I have gone into software upgrade and it says "There are no updates available for your phone."
The phone isn't rooted.
Do you guys have any advice on how I can get upgraded to the latest software please?
Thanks
Mark
Give more details. What is your software number? What is yoyr cid and mid number? Boot into download mode and give info here.
Hi there,
Thanks for your quick reply.
Sorry for the delayed reply, I was figuring out how to get the MID and CID which is what took a while!
Here's the info:
Software number: 1.32.401.17
CID: HTC__001
MID: (BLANK)
The weird thing is the MID is blank.
Also I noticed, while in the Fastboot menu obtaining this information for you, it said:
*** Software status: Official ***
*** LOCKED ***
*** S-OFF ***
I suspect this could mean that the person who owned the phone before me had rooted and tried to return it to stock, but didn't get S-ON
Being s-off is nice. Back up everything.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24421527759889369
Download this and rename it 0PJAIMG.zip. copy it to fat-32 formatted sd card. Boot into download mode and press volup. Follow instructions.
But i cant understand why your mid is empty
Thanks! I'll have a go when I'm home.
Will this wipe my device?
yes this wipe everything.
Heyy buddy did your phone updated to marshmallow??
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yes this wipe everything.
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Hey buddy, doing so, will unroot the device?? And this firmware works for all variants on m9 devices??
my opinion about Marshmallow android version is too much battery consumption,
while in deep sleep its still consumption about 5%/hour
maliken333 said:
my opinion about Marshmallow android version is too much battery consumption,
while in deep sleep its still consumption about 5%/hour
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How to disable deep sleep in marsh.allow??
Sumit Khuha said:
How to disable deep sleep in marsh.allow??
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Deep sleep is when your screen device is off or hibernate in standby
maliken333 said:
Deep sleep is when your screen device is off or hibernate in standby
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How to disable it bro??
degerli43 said:
Being s-off is nice. Back up everything.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24421527759889369
Download this and rename it 0PJAIMG.zip. copy it to fat-32 formatted sd card. Boot into download mode and press volup. Follow instructions.
But i cant understand why your mid is empty
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Any unlocked zip link can u provide me??
What will you do with unlocked zip? This zip is good. Use this. If you are not s-off relock bootloader and install it via download mode
degerli43 said:
What will you do with unlocked zip? This zip is good. Use this. If you are not s-off relock bootloader and install it via download mode
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i mean i am from india, and i flashed sprint marshmallow rom version 3.41.651.21, and now i want to use unlocked,developer rom, because in sprint rom, i am having wifi issues, my wifi gets disconnected and connected every 10-15 seconds, and my mobile network is also not stable.
If u are from india, flash indian ruu.
degerli43 said:
If u are from india, flash indian ruu.
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can u provide link for that?? please..
Sumit Khuha said:
can u provide link for that?? please..
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Did u change your mid and cid?
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Did u change your mid and cid?
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no bro i did not do anything, i only updated phone to sprint marshmallow..
Sumit Khuha said:
no bro i did not do anything, i only updated phone to sprint marshmallow..
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What is your cid and mid?
As already written in the other thread, it's not recommended to flash GSM RUUs on a CDMA device unless someone needs a new paperweight.
(Just a sidenote: Please don't ask more or less the same question in several threads. It's considered as rude behavior on xda. Besides, it only makes it harder to help if you need to follow two threads with the same topic but different users who want to help.)
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