Hello. New to XDA developers. I recently bought an m8 in Nairobi, Kenya. Runs on android KitKat 4.4.3. There's a link where HTC has uploaded ROMs for android M for the m8, with links for the different carriers. When I bought the phone from the dealer I used a Safaricom line straight out of the box and it didn't need unlocking so I assumed it was an international/unlocked version. However, after looking up the IMEI on some online checker, the part with the Model says; HTC ONE (M8), 0P6B120 (AT&T [US]). Does this mean its an unlocked AT&T version? There's also an option for Unblock This Phone on the checker. Does anyone know any other reliable way for finding out the carrier version?
Plug phone to computer (with fastboot environment setup) then do fastboot getvar all, to find product name, CID, MID, etc.
Delete IMEI and serial number, if you post the getvar output here.
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The_NGnear said:
When I bought the phone from the dealer I used a Safaricom line straight out of the box and it didn't need unlocking so I assumed it was an international/unlocked version.
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The fact it was not carrier locked is in no way an indication of the carrier version. Any version can be unlocked with the SIM unlock code (then put back in the box as "new"). And a good number of versions come SIM unlocked out of the box.
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Hi,
I bought my HTC One X used (in mint condition), and I try to unlock it via IMEI and it doesn't work... The thing is that in the phone box shows one IMEI and in the phone indeed a different one. I tried to buy both codes and no one works. THe phone is rooted and with a custom rom (Nocturnal Elements 4.2 AOKP), does it mean anything? Should I try to restore factory ROM and try from there?
Thanks!!
You tried:
http://htcsource.com/2012/05/how-to-sim-unlock-the-att-htc-one-x-for-free/
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PS - I doubt you'll get it completely free.
Wilks3y, thanks for your message.
The problem is that I've already paid for 2 different IMEIs, several times. I get the same unlock code from all places and can't unlock my phone...
Hi guys! I purchased an HTC One M8 32GB from a guy that told me he got it from America. There is no carrier branding on the phone, how do I figure out what model I have? If it doesn't have any carrier branding on the back and is unlocked, it means i can flash roms for the global version? Thanks!
popab said:
If it doesn't have any carrier branding on the back and is unlocked, it means i can flash roms for the global version? Thanks!
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Nope, it definitely does not mean that. For instance, the Sprint (non-Harmon Kardon) version has no exterior carrier branding, and for the most part you do NOT want to flash GSM ROMs to this device (it also supports CDMA in addition to GSM).
With adb set up on your computer, run the command: adb getvar all
Post the getvar output, but be sure to delete the phone's IMEI and serial number (as those are personal data).
Hi....
I have un unbranded and international M8 of 16 GB .....
in my country we use the band 7 (2600) por the 4G .....
But the phone don´t connect to 4G .... i have tried in another phone and it works....
The Phone is S-OFF , Supercid , an at this time I have the Insertcoin 7.1.9 Rom Installed...
I´ll appreciate your help ......
Thanks
What is the model ID (MID)?
Do a fastboot getvar all, and post the output (delete IMEI and serial number, as these are personal info).
redpoint73 said:
What is the model ID (MID)?
Do a fastboot getvar all, and post the output (delete IMEI and serial number, as these are personal info).
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Hi.... here's the fastboot command...
in the box Model ID OP6B670
redpoint73 said:
What is the model ID (MID)?
Do a fastboot getvar all, and post the output (delete IMEI and serial number, as these are personal info).
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gcarmagnani said:
Hi.... here's the fastboot command...
in the box Model ID OP6B670
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Any suggestions ?
gcarmagnani said:
Any suggestions ?
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Don't bump the post, just because someone doesn't answer immediately. I was in the process of typing a response, which takes time.
Have some patience. This isn't paid tech support.
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gcarmagnani said:
in the box Model ID OP6B670
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This is suspicious. The MID noted in your getvar photo doesn't match, as it says 06PB10000.
Also, its s-off, which means someone may have modded the phone to change the MID and CID.
Was the phone claimed to be new and/or stock from the seller?
On the other hand, the phone appears to have the proper firmware for the 06PB10000 (international) version, which should support LTE band 7, according to specs posted online.
Are you sure you entered your carrier's APN info properly?
Does the phone get 3G data?
redpoint73 said:
Don't bump the post, just because someone doesn't answer immediately. I was in the process of typing a response, which takes time.
Have some patience. This isn't paid tech support.
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This is suspicious. The MID noted in your getvar photo doesn't match, as it says 06PB10000.
Also, its s-off, which means someone may have modded the phone to change the MID and CID.
Was the phone claimed to be new and/or stock from the seller?
On the other hand, the phone appears to have the proper firmware for the 06PB10000 (international) version, which should support LTE band 7, according to specs posted online.
Are you sure you entered your carrier's APN info properly?
Does the phone get 3G data?
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The phone was received in my hands used ....
The APN is correct ....... and 3G is working properly ......
Can anyone help point me in the right direction or tell me if I am going up a blind avenue.
A couple of weeks ago I bought a new HTC One m8 off ebay (Hong Kong). The phone arrived and I was able to update it to android 6 via a manual update file on the USA website. This went well so I bought another one for my wife, however, that failed to update. I contacted HTC usa and they advised that the second phone was designed for use in Canada on the Rogers network and would only update in Canada.
The phone reports itself as Android Version 4.4.4. Software 3.28.401.6.
I am in the UK.
I am able to get to the stock recovery screen and believe I need an RUU file to take me to android 6 - can anyone help ?
flemingp said:
I contacted HTC usa and they advised that the second phone was designed for use in Canada on the Rogers network and would only update in Canada.
The phone reports itself as Android Version 4.4.4. Software 3.28.401.6.
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If you got this from the phone's Settings, it can be misleading. In fact, that software number would indicate the Euro version, not Rogers (so may have a custom ROM installed).
Does it have an OS number indicated on the bootloader screen?
If you know how, do fastboot getvar all, and post the results (delete IMEI and serial number before posting).
I don't think Rogers releases RUUs, so you may need to go another path.
redpoint73 said:
If you got this from the phone's Settings, it can be misleading. In fact, that software number would indicate the Euro version, not Rogers (so may have a custom ROM installed).
Does it have an OS number indicated on the bootloader screen?
If you know how, do fastboot getvar all, and post the results (delete IMEI and serial number before posting).
I don't think Rogers releases RUUs, so you may need to go another path.
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Really appreciate the reply, I worked on this most of the night ... and ended up unlocking the phone and installing cyanogenmod 13 to see how that goes. I copied the stock ROM before installing so can always go back.
The price for buying the phone cheap on ebay !
Thank again Paul
I have purchased 3 G7's over past couple weeks, from the same seller (starts with "w", has a ton of phones). All of them were listed as G710ULM. Here is what I got:
1. One that was "grade B unlocked" came as model number LM-G710ULM, but with empty S/N. Android 8.0.
2. Second one was "grade A Sprint unlocked" came as model number LG-G710PM, has actual S/N, Android 9.0
3. Third one is same as #2.
I am assuming that #1 phone is also a PM model that wasn't unlocked properly.
With that being said, I wanted to make sure what my options are.
1. Can I properly unlock all 3 phones, so I can run updates on them? I plan to keep just 2 for now and #2 and #3 are in a bit better shape than #1.
2. I see a bunch of "GSM unlocked" ULM models that description mentions will not work for Sprint or Verizon. Is that really the case?
3. What other models are unlockable to be used on Sprint?
Thanks for help on this.
Anyone? I would appreciate some answers.
I got one as well, LG-G710ULM. Can not update via OTA (hence stuck on Android 8.0) since I am in the UK and according to LG UK support the IMEI corresponds to US carrier SP (Sprint they reckon). Kind of a bummer that you can not update your cell. Anyway, am also looking to update it, without jailbreaking it if possible.
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Its obvious those devices were just crossflashed with ulm software to gain unlock. That said, your best solution to getting an updated software will be to flash latest ulm firmware using lgup
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Its obvious those devices were just crossflashed with ulm software to gain unlock. That said, your best solution to getting an updated software will be to flash latest ulm firmware using lgup
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OK, if you could clarify what G7 models can be flashed with ULM firmware, it would be great.
I am pretty sure I will return the "fake" ULM model and possibly keep the PM model - that's compatible with ULM firmware, correct?
What about ULM "GSM unlocked" models that per description don't work with Sprint?
Are there any other models that can be flashed with ULM too?