HTC M8 Issues [SIM, Network, bricked?] - One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello guys,
Months ago i bought an HTC One M8 on Aliexpress, it worked fine for a few days but suddently refused to detect my sd-card, so i managed to install a new rom (Android_Revolution_HD-One_M8_50.2_76b56b). Everything worked fine until a few days, when my phone was seemingly unrooted. So i decided to update to a newer version.
Then here we are, i downloaded dozens of roms but was unable to boot any rom i installed, im by far not an expert but i managed to use abd and fastboot to install twrp 3. I finally managed to install Cyanogen (cm-13.0-20151228-NIGHTLY-m8) but it didnt detecter either my SIM, IMEI and crashed all the time.
Now i'm running a nandroid backup with a Marshmallow Sense 7 rom i downloaded here: androidsage.com/2016/03/08/update-verizon-htc-one-m8-to-marshmallow-using-custom-files-ruu-ota using their firmware (m8MfirmwareTWRP3_0_0_1)
But it does not detect my sim card neither my IMEI
The phone is S-OFF with TWRP-3, supercid, modified MID (from 0P6B20000 to 0P6B10000) and Official HBOOT
Code:
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.26.21331147A1.16G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 1.54.401.5
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) serialno: FA45XXXXXXXX
(bootloader) imei: 3587180XXXXXXXX
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 99000499686942
(bootloader) product: m8_wlv
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B10000
(bootloader) cidnum: 11111111
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: off
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 205bdca3
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
At my point i'm willing to install any rom as long as it works..
Thanks.

phoeniiiix said:
The phone is S-OFF with TWRP-3, supercid, modified MID (from 0P6B20000 to 0P6B10000) and Official HBOOT[/B]
(bootloader) version-main: 1.54.401.5
(bootloader) product: m8_wlv
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MID 0P6B20000 and product ID m8_wlv are for the Verizon version (supports CDMA, in addition to GSM, but we call it the "CDMA version" here).
You flashed a Euro firmware 1.54.401.5 and bricked the radio. This is a known result of trying to flash non-CDMA firmware to the Verizon or Sprint M8 variants, which should never have been done.
The damage may be permanent. The most you can do is change back to the Verizon MID, and flash Verizon RUU, and pray it fixes the radio issue. http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-htc-one-m8/general/vzw-m8-master-ruu-firmware-collection-t2946473
If not, the radio is permanently bricked.

Thanks for the awnser
I can still flash the radio, does that mean its not bricked ? (im not familiar with android internal filesystem)
In case the phone is bricked, is changing the main motherboard a good idea (50€ on ebay), i also eard of jtag unbrick services

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So as you recommended, i installed a verizon rom, and this time it actually show my IMEI in settings :good:, and i launched adb shell to change my MID
Now it seems to "detect" my sim card, it ask for it but says "no service" and does not ask for the pin, does that mean the phone is carrier locked (some boxes are greyed out when i try to add APNs) ? In case it is, how can i safely unlock it, i'm from France and my carrier is Orange

phoeniiiix said:
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So as you recommended, i installed a verizon rom, and this time it actually show my IMEI in settings :good:, and i launched adb shell to change my MID
Now it seems to "detect" my sim card, it ask for it but says "no service" and does not ask for the pin, does that mean the phone is carrier locked (some boxes are greyed out when i try to add APNs) ? In case it is, how can i safely unlock it, i'm from France and my carrier is Orange
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You'll have to buy an Unlock code.
Also, the IMEI on your phone has been changed.
Verizon and Sprint IMEIs start with 99x, yours is starting with 35x to try and make it look like an international model.
Notice the meid still starts with 99, as the seller probably didn't bother or forgot to change it.
Sent from my HTC One_M8

phoeniiiix said:
So as you recommended, i installed a verizon rom, and this time it actually show my IMEI in settings :good:, and i launched adb shell to change my MID
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Try not to use the term "ROM" interchangeably with "RUU", as doing so may add unnecessary confusion to the discussion. They are different things. The RUU re-images all partitions, something like 41 partitions. Of which, the ROM is just one.
phoeniiiix said:
Now it seems to "detect" my sim card, it ask for it but says "no service" and does not ask for the pin, does that mean the phone is carrier locked (some boxes are greyed out when i try to add APNs) ? In case it is, how can i safely unlock it, i'm from France and my carrier is Orange
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The Verizon version is unlocked from the factory. So I'm suspicious whether a SIM unlock will actually work, or if its a function of the radio brick (improper firmware flash). I suppose trying to unlock is low risk, as long as you use a service that does not charge money if it doesn't work (as many of them have that policy).
I'm also not sure if a SIM unlock will work, if the IMEI has been hacked (as the previous user pointed out).
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phoeniiiix said:
In case the phone is bricked, is changing the main motherboard a good idea (50€ on ebay), i also eard of jtag unbrick services
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Either may be an option. But changing the motherboard yourself is not that easy, and I don't personally recommend it unless you are very experienced and comfortable doing such things. I've seen more than a few reports of such repairs go badly on this device. Its fairly common to break something else while trying to "fix" the mobo.
A paid mobo or JTAG may be a better option.

Thanks a lot, using the RUU update you provided (0P6BIMG) i was able to fix it, you saved my phone i'm so glad =)

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[Q] Factory Unlock HTC One M8 Softbrick HELP!

HI,
I just bought an unlock htc m8 no branding any where. I unlocked the bootloader and flash a custom recovery but when I tried to root the phone something went wrong because I'm stuck on the boot screen and it would not go past it. I have been looking every where how to fix it, I don't have a nandroid back up and don't know which one to look for. Is there a way to restore it back to normal? I also tried flashing a custom rom but it gets stuck in the same place.
please help.
thanks.
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.16.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 0.89.20.0328_3
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main:
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno:
(bootloader) imei:
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 99000429865069
(bootloader) product: m8_wlv
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B20000
(bootloader) cidnum: LRA__001
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 0a41237a
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
fgarcia10 said:
HI,
I just bought an unlock htc m8 no branding any where. I unlocked the bootloader and flash a custom recovery but when I tried to root the phone something went wrong because I'm stuck on the boot screen and it would not go past it. I have been looking every where how to fix it, I don't have a nandroid back up and don't know which one to look for. Is there a way to restore it back to normal? I also tried flashing a custom rom but it gets stuck in the same place.
please help.
thanks.
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.16.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 0.89.20.0328_3
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main:
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno:
(bootloader) imei:
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 99000429865069
(bootloader) product: m8_wlv
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B20000
(bootloader) cidnum: LRA__001
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 0a41237a
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
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Have you flashed a custom recovery on the device? If yes, just try to restore a nandroid back from @Mr Hofs thread and your phone will be fine
Problem is, I don't think there is any nandroid backups available for his device LRA__001. First time I've seen that CID mentioned. Going by MID doesn't help much either, I think the Verizon has the same MID. Going by the "product: m8_wlv" it also indicates Verizon. I do see that he's on AT&T on his profile though but...
Being stuck on bootloader screen for 10minutes or more won't be surprising at all if he flashed a 2.xx.xxx.x firmware based custom ROM instead of a 1.xx.xxx.x version. Need to upgrade firmware in order to do that.
You don't happen to recall what version software your device ran?
Hi, I had the 2.7 TWRP recovery but found the 2.8.0.6 works better. I was able to flash PA ROM and it is working now. Plus now is rooted and S-off and super CID.
The phone has no branding and bought from amazon as unlock from factory. But is funny you mention Verizon has similar IDs because when I plug the phone to HTC sync the first splash screen shows Verizon wireless assistant and then go to the normal HTC one.
I tried the latest HD ROM and it was force closing a lot so I think the firmware is 1.... Something. I want to upgrade but don't know which one to get. Maybe I should look on the Verizon forum, thanks for letting me know that.
I spoke with developer support at HTC and they told me they will help restore to stock and escalated the call. I will let you know if they do help.
Thanks for the replies.
fgarcia10 said:
Hi, I had the 2.7 TWRP recovery but found the 2.8.0.6 works better. I was able to flash PA ROM and it is working now. Plus now is rooted and S-off and super CID.
The phone has no branding and bought from amazon as unlock from factory. But is funny you mention Verizon has similar IDs because when I plug the phone to HTC sync the first splash screen shows Verizon wireless assistant and then go to the normal HTC one.
I tried the latest HD ROM and it was force closing a lot so I think the firmware is 1.... Something. I want to upgrade but don't know which one to get. Maybe I should look on the Verizon forum, thanks for letting me know that.
I spoke with developer support at HTC and they told me they will help restore to stock and escalated the call. I will let you know if they do help.
Thanks for the replies.
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Honestly if its that much of a hassle, you should stick with something safe, Change the MID and CID to a Dev Edition/Europe, to do a full convert and you wont have to worry about the LRA_001. If you do those 2 steps the the OTA will be automatic as follows.
Else just flash a custom recovery, wipe data/cache and so and restore with one of the TWRP backups posted around here and you'll be good to go :good:
Cool I will try that. I did not know that.
fgarcia10 said:
Cool I will try that. I did not know that.
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Don't forget though, best steps as follow, change MID, CID, restore via TWRP backup. If youre in Europe then change the MID to EUR, but the CID change it to super CID. Youve gotten past the hardest part which is the SOFF so everything is a breeze from there on out.
You won't lose your internal data if you do any of the following steps but dumping them on your SD card would be safe too.
I had an SG manufactured one, and the OTA came out pretty weird, was an unbranded one too. changed it to Dev/Unlocked MID and the super CID, downloaded the B_US002 TWRP dump thats posted here and restored that. Might want to download the OTA too aswell would save massive time after the first 159MB ota.
Awesome. Thanks!
was any one here ever able to get things working?
i am on LRA__001 and got my radio to stop working, no phone signals
contacted HTC dev and they provided me a zip, flashing that didn't help much, still no signals and can't boot into stock recovery.
seems like i've flashed the wrong hboot or something that's causing everything to be flashed on wrong partition addresses.
any help ?
fgarcia10 said:
HI,
I just bought an unlock htc m8 no branding any where. I unlocked the bootloader and flash a custom recovery but when I tried to root the phone something went wrong because I'm stuck on the boot screen and it would not go past it. I have been looking every where how to fix it, I don't have a nandroid back up and don't know which one to look for. Is there a way to restore it back to normal? I also tried flashing a custom rom but it gets stuck in the same place.
please help.
thanks.
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.16.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 0.89.20.0328_3
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main:
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno:
(bootloader) imei:
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 99000429865069
(bootloader) product: m8_wlv
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B20000
(bootloader) cidnum: LRA__001
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 0a41237a
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
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hey
were you able to get it working ?
do you still have that phone?
i need some help
genious_t said:
hey
were you able to get it working ?
do you still have that phone?
i need some help
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This isn't the same issue as the OP. You flashed the wrong firmware which is much more serious. This thread isn't relevant to your issue, in addition to being over a year old (which also most likely won't help your issue).
redpoint73 said:
This isn't the same issue as the OP. You flashed the wrong firmware which is much more serious. This thread isn't relevant to your issue, in addition to being over a year old (which also most likely won't help your issue).
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I am just trying to trace ppl with the same variant so I can request them to dump couple of partitions for me. and there is no relevant thread for this particular variant, some says it s bluegrass some says its verizon variant, but according to HTCDev its actually rural area variant.
genious_t said:
I am just trying to trace ppl with the same variant so I can request them to dump couple of partitions for me. and there is no relevant thread for this particular variant, some says it s bluegrass some says its verizon variant, but according to HTCDev its actually rural area variant.
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The LRA version is the LRA version. there's no question there. Its based on Verizon, but its not Verizon.
Sounds like you are trying to make up solutions. What you need is LRA firmware or RUU (RUU may not exist).
redpoint73 said:
The LRA version is the LRA version. there's no question there. Its based on Verizon, but its not Verizon.
Sounds like you are trying to make up solutions. What you need is LRA firmware or RUU (RUU may not exist).
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i've got complete RUU from HTCDev to flash via hboot, did flash that but lost the IMEI and baseband version under settings > about, however the getvar all is still showing that information. so just trying to figure out what went wrong. either something is missing in what they have provided. or the hboot version is mismatching.
read bout the boot process and got to know that hboot reads IMEI and baseband while booting up and holds into some shared memory variables which later read by kernel.
just trying to figure out things and also looking for somebody who can provide dumps so i can try flashing them.
genious_t said:
i've got complete RUU from HTCDev to flash via hboot, did flash that but lost the IMEI and baseband version under settings > about, however the getvar all is still showing that information. so just trying to figure out what went wrong. either something is missing in what they have provided. or the hboot version is mismatching.
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You flashed a hacked Verizon RUU. Its not the LRA RUU, and its also not an official RUU.
redpoint73 said:
You flashed a hacked Verizon RUU. Its not the LRA RUU, and its also not an official RUU.
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No I explained them my case and they asked to couple of days time and then they provided a zip file to flash via hboot. They claimed that they have prepared this file especially for me. I flashed that file. It was 5.0.1 with almost all the images.
One thing that I doubt is that the hboot is not updated since the android-info.txt says hbootpreupdate=12 and my getvar says 11 so just wondering whether it was updated or not.
Also I dumped mmcblk0p3 (board-info) and I can see my IMEI there too.
Just don't know where to nock my head
genious_t said:
hey
were you able to get it working ?
do you still have that phone?
i need some help
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I did get it to work again, HTC help me to get it back to stock. I still have the phone. They send me the files to restore it.
genious_t said:
No I explained them my case and they asked to couple of days time and then they provided a zip file to flash via hboot. They claimed that they have prepared this file especially for me. I flashed that file. It was 5.0.1 with almost all the images.
One thing that I doubt is that the hboot is not updated since the android-info.txt says hbootpreupdate=12 and my getvar says 11 so just wondering whether it was updated or not.
Also I dumped mmcblk0p3 (board-info) and I can see my IMEI there too.
Just don't know where to nock my head
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they send me the wrong files a couple of times. But they did get me the right one at the end. it seems you have the same problem I did. I still the hboot file and the system image. The hboot zip should be installed on download mode and the system image should be rename to OP6BIMG.zip and put in the sd card and re-start the phone in bootloader and let the zip install itself. It takes a long time but it worked. I have the files in my google drive I don't mind sharing it.
fgarcia10 said:
they send me the wrong files a couple of times. But they did get me the right one at the end. it seems you have the same problem I did. I still the hboot file and the system image. The hboot zip should be installed on download mode and the system image should be rename to OP6BIMG.zip and put in the sd card and re-start the phone in bootloader and let the zip install itself. It takes a long time but it worked. I have the files in my google drive I don't mind sharing it.
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In my case they gave up, the guy said it can still be fixed but I don't know what to do.
Would you be able to share the stuff that worked for you ?
genious_t said:
In my case they gave up, the guy said it can still be fixed but I don't know what to do.
Would you be able to share the stuff that worked for you ?
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw_sCYzL1RITbGkzRExWTmU1d1U/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw_sCYzL1RITN0ttSVBZZ3VUYkk/view?usp=sharing

Help! Unable to update my phone!

Hi,
Over the past days I have been wanting to update my phone to lollipop because I have kitkat currently and in the process of trying to get an ota update I realised that my phone had a SuperCid which blocked ota updates so I decided to use an ruu to update it instead, I ran the ruu and it told me that my MID did not match the firmware I tried to flash. So I went on to the terminal app on android and typed in "getprop ro.mid" and it said my MID is 0P6B52000 and when I tried to look up a RUU for that MID I couldn't find any. I thought that as long you are s-off and had super cid you could flash any Rom regardless the MID or Carrier ID. So at the moment I'm stuck, I really don't know how I can update my phone because I don't know what RUU to flash for my MID number. The phone was originally my brothers but I don't know where he got it.
So to break it down,
How can I get my phone to lollipop?
What RUU can I use for my MID?
I have a locked boot loader and s-off.
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I did a quick search, but I couldn't figure out which carrier that MID belongs to. However, the fact that your RUU grumbled on MID is important, because if it is a CDMA phone (Verizon or Sprint in the US), then you need to be very careful about what you load on it. Loading GSM firmware on a CDMA device will at best break it, and possibly brick it.
Also, SuperCID doesn't really do much anymore, and it blocks OTA updates. I'd suggest you change the CID/MID to match the carrier/RUU or nandroid you need, then leave it alone. It's possible you could update without doing anything other than merely changing it's CID back and taking the OTA.
Unfortunately, you don't really have enough info in your post to properly answer your question.
jshamlet said:
I did a quick search, but I couldn't figure out which carrier that MID belongs to. However, the fact that your RUU grumbled on MID is important, because if it is a CDMA phone (Verizon or Sprint in the US), then you need to be very careful about what you load on it. Loading GSM firmware on a CDMA device will at best break it, and possibly brick it.
Also, SuperCID doesn't really do much anymore, and it blocks OTA updates. I'd suggest you change the CID/MID to match the carrier/RUU or nandroid you need, then leave it alone. It's possible you could update without doing anything other than merely changing it's CID back and taking the OTA.
Unfortunately, you don't really have enough info in your post to properly answer your question.
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I believe I have a Sprint HTC one m8 but I don't have the MID or the original CID which I can change too. Is it possible for me to change to like an eu CID and any other CID or does it just have to be a Sprint one.
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jesster2k10 said:
I believe I have a Sprint HTC one m8 but I don't have the MID or the original CID which I can change too. Is it possible for me to change to like an eu CID and any other CID or does it just have to be a Sprint one.
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post a "fastboot getvar all" (excluding IMEI, MEID, and s/n), that will show you & us the proper information; and don't try to flash EU (GSM) stuff on a Sprint or Verizon phone, you wont like the outcome
jesster2k10 said:
I believe I have a Sprint HTC one m8 but I don't have the MID
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I'm confused, you said in the top post the MID is 0P6B52000?
Not sure, that MID is not familar to me, either. But it seems to be some variation of the China MID, based on the following: http://droider.eu/2014/09/20/htc-one-m8-models/
But you really do need to get and post the getvar output, as requested in the previous response. The product name will also give us a clue what version you have (M8_ul, M8_whl, etc.), among other useful pieces of getvar data.
Be sure to delete your IMEI and serial number when posting getvar output, as these are personal data.
redpoint73 said:
I'm confused, you said in the top post the MID is 0P6B52000?
Not sure, that MID is not familar to me, either. But it seems to be some variation of the China MID, based on the following: http://droider.eu/2014/09/20/htc-one-m8-models/
But you really do need to get and post the getvar output, as requested in the previous response. The product name will also give us a clue what version you have (M8_ul, M8_whl, etc.), among other useful pieces of getvar data.
Be sure to delete your IMEI and serial number when posting getvar output, as these are personal data.
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I meant I didn't know the stock Sprint MID but I found it out.
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jesster2k10 said:
I meant I didn't know the stock Sprint MID but I found it out.
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Code:
fastboot getvar all
nkk71 said:
Code:
fastboot getvar all
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(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.16.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.00.20.0120
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 1.54.651.8
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) product: m8_whl
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B52000
(bootloader) cidnum: 11111111
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: off
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: ab0efa49
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
That's what I got I removed the info and serial number.
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jesster2k10 said:
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.16.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.00.20.0120 <-- looks like aliexpress
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 1.54.651.8 <-- "looks" like Sprint
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) product: m8_whl <-- "looks" like Sprint
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B52000 <-- looks like aliexpress
(bootloader) cidnum: 11111111
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: off
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: ab0efa49 <-- unsure, have to check the RUU
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
That's what I got I removed the info and serial number.
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I'm going to check the Sprint 1.54.651.8 RUU (going to take some time though), but honestly this looks like aliexpress phone with a weird radio
Some similar threads:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-htc-one-m8/help/firmware-hboot-version-htc-m8-t3064346
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-htc-one-m8/help/urgent-basis-1-00-20-0120-band-t3065648
Think you should be very careful what you try to flash, and I would highly recommend you analyze and pull the existing partitions to your PC because it seems that radio/phone is "different"
Just FYI, a real Sprint phone would be:
modelid: 0P6B70000
cidnum: SPCS_001
.
nkk71 said:
I'm going to check the Sprint 1.54.651.8 RUU (going to take some time though), but honestly this looks like aliexpress phone with a weird radio
Some similar threads:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-htc-one-m8/help/firmware-hboot-version-htc-m8-t3064346
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-htc-one-m8/help/urgent-basis-1-00-20-0120-band-t3065648
Think you should be very careful what you try to flash, and I would highly recommend you analyze and pull the existing partitions to your PC because it seems that radio/phone is "different"
Just FYI, a real Sprint phone would be:
modelid: 0P6B70000
cidnum: SPCS_001
.
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I just asked my brother where he got the phone and he said on his trip to China so that can explain the aliexpress things. I already have the originial cid and MID for the phone. I don't really know what you mean by the radio on the phone. Do you have any RUU's I could flash or how can I analyse the ruu?
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jesster2k10 said:
I just asked my brother where he got the phone and he said on his trip to China so that can explain the aliexpress things. I already have the originial cid and MID for the phone. I don't really know what you mean by the radio on the phone. Do you have any RUU's I could flash or how can I analyse the ruu?
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RUUs need to be decrypted, so i'm downloading the one with the supposedly same version as you are on to compare.... it'll take time though, cause my internet speed is slow.
But from a brief look at the other thread(s) (I didnt read all of it or whether it got solved), anybody that flashed the "real" Sprint firmware/RUU ended up with:
after i flash radio, phone is rebooting often. sim card not working
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That's why I wanted to give you a heads up, so you don't end up with a useless phone
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@jesster2k10
I just looked at the official Sprint RUU:
Code:
modelid: 0P6B70000
cidnum: SPCS_001
mainver: 1.54.651.8
the hboot version is the same as yours: ab0efa49
BUT the radio in there is: 1.05.20.0321_2
whereas yours is 1.00.20.0120
adding that this seems to be some Chinese variant, and seeing other threads with "SIM card no longer working", I would find it very risky flashing this phone, because it seems the radio/modem are peculiar to that device and not compatible with the regular Sprint one.... as witnessed in the other threads. (which by the way, are all still looking for the radio, possibly even modem and other partitions).
So I guess two choices:
1- leave the phone as is
2- do a complete analysis of the partition layout and pull every partition off the phone, and compare them to regular Sprint see what matches and what doesn't
then you could try flashing, but will probably need to avoid the radio
Obviously option 2, is quite a bit of a process, so don't know if it's worth the hassle, nor how successful it will be
.
My phones acting up and I really want to update it tis such a shame ?
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Problem firmware and OS in my m8

Hey guys, if somebody could help me resolve my problem i´ll be eternally gratefully. A couple of days before i bought an international version of the htc m8 (0P6BIMG100), it had kitkat 4.4.4, and i want to upgrate the sistem to marshmallow, so, reading in the multiple forums i found a tread in this site that teaches how to convert the phone to google edition, when i started the fastboot it was locked (i unlocked it) and S-off with supercid 11111111 (the phone came rooted). I follow the instructions step by step and after the installation of the RUU finished, the phone boots in to the black google screen and enter in fastboot. So, i tried reversing the process and go to the sense version again, a friend (who happen to have an htc m8) help me do it and we manage to restore de backup that i made in TWRP. After that, he toldme to install a custom rom, i decide to install the Insert Coin Enhaced "ice-8.2.2_M8_UHL_MM60_SENSE80GP_HTC_WWE_6.12.401.4". And for my surprise, it worked!! However, the phone didn´t recognice de wifi antena, the sim, the front camera, etc and the imei, baseband, and all that stuff said "not available", after a few minutes, the phone began to reboot. Looking through different XDA forums many said it was the kernel, so i let my friend flash the google edition kernel (i still don´t know why i let him do that). After that, the phone simply reboots in the fastboot screen, so again reading in the forums i found that maeby was not a kernel issue, but a firmware thing. So, i been installing a hell of firmwares and one by one trying to install the rom, but it jus´t don´t work. The last upgrate that i did via "ext_card" (i rename it 0P6BIMG) end saying in red letters "device halted due to large image update fail" (i wipe de data of the microsd, i change the microsd for ahother one, and nothing) and a red flag appeared saying "image update fail!". After this, no matter which firmware i try to install it, i cant find the right one, besides, now in the fastboot getvar all command the "version-main: " is blank, it shows nothing. I also found the RUU.exe trends and i tried some of them, but they get stock in the "sending information 0/7 screen". After a while i enter again in the fastode screen with the abd command. So if anybody could help me i´ll be glad to invite the beers, i need the phone for work and it´s been a hell of 5 straight days without resolving this issue, these are the specs that are showed in the fastboot mode screen:
*** Software status official ***
*** UNLOCKED ***
M8_WLV PVT SHIP S-OFF
CID - 11111111
HBOOT-3.19.0.0000
RADIO-1.25.214500021.06G
OpenDSP-v48.2.2-00564-M8974_FO.1211
OS-
eMMC-boot 2048MB
------------------------------------
These are the specs in the "fastboot getvar all":
version: 0.5
version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
version-baseband: 1.25.214500021.06G
version-cpld: None
version-microp: None
version-main:
version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
serialno: HT445SF02290
imei: ***************
imei2: Not Support
meid: **************
product: m8_wlv
platform: hTCBmsm8974
modelid: 0P6B10000
cidnum: 11111111
battery-status: good
battery-voltage: 0mV
partition-layout: Generic
security: off
build-mode: SHIP
boot-mode: FASTBOOT
commitno-bootloader: 3aa067db
hbootpreupdate: 11
gencheckpt: 0
Does anyone know what can i do? Apologies for the language, i´m not a native english speaker
Your device is not International GSM (m8_ul or m8_uhl) but it is a Verizon CDMA device (m8_wlv).
Those ROMs you tried are for m8_ul or m8_uhl, won't work on your device.
Read this on how to fix it - https://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/m8-bricked-flash-rom-neither-restore-t3535671
Well...
ckpv5 said:
Your device is not International GSM (m8_ul or m8_uhl) but it is a Verizon CDMA device (m8_wlv).
Those ROMs you tried are for m8_ul or m8_uhl, won't work on your device.
Read this on how to fix it - https://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/m8-bricked-flash-rom-neither-restore-t3535671
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But if is a CDMA why does the phone have a nanosim entry?
I follow the given istructions but none of them works, after keep reading other answers in other post i found the 1.57.114.2 firmware sugestion, i rename it to "0P6BIMG.ZIP" and was able to run it in the HBOOT menu, now these are the specs that are showed in the bootloader screen:
M8_WLV PVT SHIP S-OFF
CID-11111111
HBOOT-3.16.2133156.UA10G
OpenDSP-v38.2.2-00542-M8974.0311
OS-1.57.114.2
eMMC-BOOT 2048MB
Apr 10 2014, 01:18:21.1
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These are the specs showed in the ´fastboot getvar all´ command:
version: 0.5
version-bootloader: 3.16.0.0000
version-baseband: 1.16.2133156.UA10G
version-cpld: None
version-microp: None
version-main: 1.57.114.2
version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
serialno: HT445SF02290
imei: ***************
imei2: Not Support
meid: ***************
product: m8_wlv
platform: hTCBmsm8974
modelid: 0P6B10000
cidnum: 11111111
battery-status: good
battery-voltage: 0mV
partition-layout: Generic
security: off
build-mode: SHIP
boot-mode: FASTBOOT
commitno-bootloader: c3d94491
hbootpreupdate: 11
gencheckpt: 0
--------------------------------------------------
I tried to install again the Insert Coin Enhaced "ice-8.2.2_M8_UHL_MM60_SENSE80GP_HTC_WWE_6.12.401.4", for my surprise the TWRP flashed it quick, but after the reboot it was stuck in the white screen with the HTC logo in green color, so...., i wipe it all, reinstall de "1.57.114.2.zip" and well, i´m still reading posts about the subject, any idea of what can i do sir?. By the way, thank you very much for the orientation
No matter what GSM firmware that you install, they won't work on your CDMA device.
You can install those GSM firmware like 1.57.114.2 because the MID is 0P6B10000
If you ever successful install a ROM on these firmware, you won't get any signal, your SIM won't work. Flashing these GSM firmware on CDMA device may brick your radio permanently.
What you need to do :
1. Change back the MID 0P6B10000 to original 0P6B20000
read this - https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70504345&postcount=35
2. Install correct firmware to fix the radio first
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70502435&postcount=31
3. Install Marshmallow firmware which already include TWRP - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24438995911973227
4. Install your custom ROM that you want.
GPE - install this and select Verizon while in Aroma - https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...ment/rom-vzw-stock-gpe-5-1-lmy47o-h9-t3212413
Or you can install any ROM in this section - https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-htc-one-m8/development
Or you can install some ROM with Verizon support in this section - https://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/development
And I believe all the Nougat ROM support Verizon too.
lalomayen said:
But if is a CDMA why does the phone have a nanosim entry?
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When we say "CDMA version" M8, it means it supports CDMA in addition to GSM and LTE networks. Mainly, so Verizon customers can use other carrier nanoSIMs while travelling to foreign countries.
The presence of the nanoSIM slot does not make it the "GSM" variant of the M8.
You have the Verizon CDMA version M8. There is not question about it.
lalomayen said:
I follow the given istructions but none of them works, after keep reading other answers in other post i found the 1.57.114.2 firmware sugestion
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There is no reason to believe this firmware will work with your device.
You need to follow the advice given by ckpv5, he knows what he is talking about. If you get stuck with the process, tell us specifically what step, what the specific results were, error messages, etc. (just saying it didn't work, isn't goo enough) If you got stuck, it was likely pilot error; and we can probably troubleshoot, and see what went wrong, and properly advise you.
Ok, so i am in a somewhat similar situation to you. There are a few differences though. The first is that the phone has S-on. The owner said that the phone never had the bootloader unlocked, neither was it rooted. When the phone is turned on, it says:
*** Software status: Modified ***
*** Locked ***
***Security Warning ***
M8QL_UL PVT SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-3.19.0.0000
[email protected]
OS-2.10.771.1
eMMC-boot 2048MB
Apr 22 2016,12:28:26.0
When i connected it to the pc and ran fastboot getvar all, I got:
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: [email protected]
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 2.10.771.1
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno: *
(bootloader) imei: *
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8ql_ul
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8939
(bootloader) modelid: 0PKV10000
(bootloader) cidnum: H3G__001
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 0b9a12e3
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
(bootloader) mfg-name: 0001
Any ideas what steps to take? Thanks in advance
ze410t said:
Ok, so i am in a somewhat similar situation to you. There are a few differences though. The first is that the phone has S-on. The owner said that the phone never had the bootloader unlocked, neither was it rooted.
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Respectfully, your situation bears little, if any, similarity to the OP. His is s-off, with custom recovery, and trying to install custom ROMs. Further, he has the Verizon version (which as a lot of unique peculiarities versus other variants), with botched install of another version's firmware; which on the Verizon version in particular, results in broken radio (no SIM).
You have a very different M8 version, and a very different situation (close to stock - although I think root was at least attempted). And you haven't actually described what your question or issue is. The OP's problem is the wrong firmware, and custom ROMs don't work; but those issues don't apply to you.
I see you've started another thread here. I'd suggest sticking to that thread, rather than posting to this one. There are too many differences between your phone and situation to the OPs. Further discussion here (while also helping the OP in parallel) will probably result in unnecessary confusion.
redpoint73 said:
Respectfully, your situation bears little, if any, similarity to the OP. His is s-off, with custom recovery, and trying to install custom ROMs. Further, he has the Verizon version (which as a lot of unique peculiarities versus other variants), with botched install of another version's firmware; which on the Verizon version in particular, results in broken radio (no SIM).
You have a very different M8 version, and a very different situation (close to stock - although I think root was at least attempted). And you haven't actually described what your question or issue is. The OP's problem is the wrong firmware, and custom ROMs don't work; but those issues don't apply to you.
I see you've started another thread here. I'd suggest sticking to that thread, rather than posting to this one. There are too many differences between your phone and situation to the OPs. Further discussion here (while also helping the OP in parallel) will probably result in unnecessary confusion.
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Oh ok :/ sorry about that. This was the only post that i found that i thought was similar. My apologies. Carry on!
ze410t said:
Oh ok :/ sorry about that. This was the only post that i found that i thought was similar. My apologies. Carry on!
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No worries. I posted in the thread you started, and will try to help you there.
Stuck
ckpv5 said:
No matter what GSM firmware that you install, they won't work on your CDMA device.
You can install those GSM firmware like 1.57.114.2 because the MID is 0P6B10000
If you ever successful install a ROM on these firmware, you won't get any signal, your SIM won't work. Flashing these GSM firmware on CDMA device may brick your radio permanently.
What you need to do :
1. Change back the MID 0P6B10000 to original 0P6B20000
read this - https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70504345&postcount=35
2. Install correct firmware to fix the radio first
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70502435&postcount=31
3. Install Marshmallow firmware which already include TWRP - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24438995911973227
4. Install your custom ROM that you want.
GPE - install this and select Verizon while in Aroma - https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...ment/rom-vzw-stock-gpe-5-1-lmy47o-h9-t3212413
Or you can install any ROM in this section - https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-htc-one-m8/development
Or you can install some ROM with Verizon support in this section - https://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/development
And I believe all the Nougat ROM support Verizon too.
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Ohh, ok, got it now, i don´t know if 0P6B20000 was the original, but i follow the instructions in step 1, the TWRP 2.8.7.0 didn´t started in my phone, the 2.0.7.2 version did (i don´t know why), i follow the instructions: boot to recovery
Mount - system
then open command prompt from your adb/fastboot folder
then type
adb shell
follow by comand: echo -ne '\x30\x00\x50\x00\x36\x00\x42\x00\x32\x00\x30\x00\x30\x00\x30\x00\x30' | dd of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p5 bs=1 seek=16384
i get an error message ""dd" no se reconoce como un comando interno o externo, programa o archivo por lotes ejecutable." ("Dd" is not recognized as an internal or external command, Program or executable batch file")
redpoint73 said:
When we say "CDMA version" M8, it means it supports CDMA in addition to GSM and LTE networks. Mainly, so Verizon customers can use other carrier nanoSIMs while travelling to foreign countries.
The presence of the nanoSIM slot does not make it the "GSM" variant of the M8.
You have the Verizon CDMA version M8. There is not question about it.
There is no reason to believe this firmware will work with your device.
You need to follow the advice given by ckpv5, he knows what he is talking about. If you get stuck with the process, tell us specifically what step, what the specific results were, error messages, etc. (just saying it didn't work, isn't goo enough) If you got stuck, it was likely pilot error; and we can probably troubleshoot, and see what went wrong, and properly advise you.
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I see, i´m new in this subject, thanks for the observations, i´ll submint the issues in the order that they appear
lalomayen said:
I see, i´m new in this subject, thanks for the observations
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No problem. The Verizon version is pretty peculiar, so its easy to get confused by it. In fact, for this reason I typically do not recommend anyone buy this or the Sprint variant, unless they are located in the US actually using that particular carrier (Verizon or Sprint).

Need help updating M8 to Marshmallow

I have a 'new in the box' M8 that appears to be an AT&T UK model
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.22.21331147A1.29G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 3.28.401.9
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) serialno: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
(bootloader) imei: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul_ca
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B63000
(bootloader) cidnum: 11111111
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: off
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 205bdca3
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
OTA does not show any updates available (I am in the USA), and none of the RUU or ROM.zip files I can find for AT&T, unlocked, sense, Google, etc will run without failing.
Can anyone please walk help me find the necessary files, fix any settings already in the phone and walk me through updating/changing the phone to US AT&T or, preferably, Sense Marshmallow.
Thanks.
dale_j said:
I have a 'new in the box' M8 that appears to be an AT&T UK model
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I think you mean "US model" as there is no AT&T UK model.
dale_j said:
(bootloader) version-main: 3.28.401.9
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B63000
OTA does not show any updates available (I am in the USA), and none of the RUU or ROM.zip files I can find for AT&T, unlocked, sense, Google, etc will run without failing.
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I think your main problem is that your firmware number (3.28.401.9) doesn't jive with your model ID (0P6B63000), therefore preventing any OTA updates, or RUUs from being run.
dale_j said:
Can anyone please walk help me find the necessary files, fix any settings already in the phone and walk me through updating/changing the phone to US AT&T or, preferably, Sense Marshmallow.
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Is AT&T your carrier. And do you want the AT&T branded stock ROM, or no?
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You should also delete your IMEI and serial number from your post, as these are private info.
redpoint73 said:
I think you mean "US model" as there is no AT&T UK model.
I think your main problem is that your firmware number (3.28.401.9) doesn't jive with your model ID (0P6B63000), therefore preventing any OTA updates, or RUUs from being run.
Is AT&T your carrier. And do you want the AT&T branded stock ROM, or no?
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You should also delete your IMEI and serial number from your post, as these are private info.
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According to HTC's warranty site, the serial belongs to an AT&T phone from the UK/Europe.
My carrier is US AT&T through NET10, so I need the AT&T APN info, but would prefer either plain vanilla android or HTC's SENSE version, and can edit that info once the phone is running Marshmallow.
Following another thread here, I tried using adb shell to change the MID to 0p6b61000. The shell went to a $ prompt and not the # prompt the instructions called for. I tried 'us' as suggested and got a 'not found' response. I still tried the lengthy command listed, and got a restricted/locked/no permission/etc. (can't remember exact wording) response.
I joined HTC's DEV, so I could unlock the bootloader, and tried everything above and all the ROM files I have both as RRU and as ROM.zip on the SD card with the bootloader locked, unlocked and again with it relocked.
I did try editing out the serial and imei yesterday. I will try again after replying here.
I have an email into HTC's tech and so far no response from them.
Thanks again,
Dale
dale_j said:
According to HTC's warranty site, the serial belongs to an AT&T phone from the UK/Europe.
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Probably a mistake. No AT&T in UK or Europe. And your product code m8_ul_ca signifies AT&T US or US Developer's Edition.
Doesn't really matter, in any case.
dale_j said:
My carrier is US AT&T through NET10, so I need the AT&T APN info, but would prefer either plain vanilla android or HTC's SENSE version, and can edit that info once the phone is running Marshmallow.
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Based on that description, I'd suggest the US Developer's Edition RUU (6.12.1540.4). It is unbranded Sense, but already has the proper radio bands and APN setup for AT&T.
dale_j said:
Following another thread here, I tried using adb shell to change the MID to 0p6b61000. The shell went to a $ prompt and not the # prompt the instructions called for. I tried 'us' as suggested and got a 'not found' response. I still tried the lengthy command listed, and got a restricted/locked/no permission/etc. (can't remember exact wording) response.
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Is the phone rooted? It needs to be, to change the MID. I'm guessing that is why you aren't getting the # prompt.
dale_j said:
I joined HTC's DEV, so I could unlock the bootloader, and tried everything above and all the ROM files I have both as RRU and as ROM.zip on the SD card with the bootloader locked, unlocked and again with it relocked.
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If using the SD card install method, did you rename the RUU to 0P6BIMG.zip
With s-off, the RUUs will work whether the bootloader is locked or not. So it's kind of a waste of time changing it back and forth. I'd suggest leaving it unlocked, as that gives you the most options.
Also, most the Marshmallow RUUs for the US versions, have a weird requirement, where the firmware (hboot, radio, etc.) need to be updated, before the RUU will work.
So my suggestion would be:
1) Root and fix the MID to be AT&T/US Dev Edition
2) Flash the 6.12.1540.4 firmware from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/development/progress-fuu-m8-t2813792
3) Flash the 6.12.1540.4 RUU
What is the easiest/safest way to root my M8?
Thanks,
Dale
dale_j said:
What is the easiest/safest way to root my M8?
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With bootloader unlocked, flash TWRP 3.1.1 using fastboot. Then flash SuperSU 2.82 in TWRP.
https://twrp.me/devices/htconem8gsm.html
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/stable-2016-09-01supersu-v2-78-release-t3452703
Thank you for all the help.
I have Marshmallow DEV running on the new M8, but still have a couple questions and possible help issues.
Current getvar:
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.29.214500021.24_2G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 6.12.1540.4
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) serialno: xxxxxxxxxxxx
(bootloader) imei: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul_ca
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B12000
(bootloader) cidnum: BS_US002
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: off
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 76df2b54
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
Should the bootloader version still be the same and not a newer version?
Is there a newer DEV version? AT&T ver is 6.2.................. DEV is 6.1...............
Will there be any connection issues with the baseband not matching the 4.0.U605................... version in my original AT&T M8?
Will it matter that the security patch level on the original AT&T M8 is 2016-13-01 and the new (now DEV) M8 is 2015-12-01?
What is the best free app to transfer everything between the phones?
I tried HTC's builtin app, but custom ringtones, alarms, WiFi connections and PWs, custom wallpapers and about 60% of my phone contacts did not transfer. I ran the app twice.
I also could not get the NFC transfer to work. WiFi, BT and NFC were all on on both phones, however following the instructions on the screen (tap and hold backs together until sound signals) did nothing with several tries and holding them together in excess of 5 minutes.
Thanks again for all the help,
Dale
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Is there a newer DEV version? AT&T ver is 6.2.................. DEV is 6.1...............
No newer Dev Ed version. 6.12 is the last (final) one. I wouldn't have suggested it, if there was a newer one.
The difference in the numbering between Marshmallow AT&T versus Dev Ed is probably not too significant. Probably based on the same software base, just that AT&T takes so darned long to test and approve the updates (plus adding their branding and bloat), so it was one of the last MM updates to be released. In other words, not really a newer "version" in any significant way. Just released later.
Will there be any connection issues with the baseband not matching the 4.0.U605................... version in my original AT&T M8?
I wouldn't expect any. AT&T and Dev Ed are supposed to support the same bands. I've often wondered why AT&T version uses the strange baseband numbers (most other use 1.25, 1.29, etc.). But again, I suspect the actual differences are minimal or none.
Will it matter that the security patch level on the original AT&T M8 is 2016-13-01 and the new (now DEV) M8 is 2015-12-01?
Not sure if the patch date for the Dev Ed is correct. It would mean the patch level was almost a year old (when the RUU was released Dec. 2015), which is a bit excessive.
In the big picture, we are using Android versions with patch levels that are over a year old (unless you run an AOSP based custom ROM). So technically, there are more vulnerabilities (newer patch level is better). But how much difference this actually makes in practice is debatable.
In any case, I wouldn't personally run the AT&T stock ROM, just because it has a newer patch level (if that is what you are thinking). I personally hate the AT&T branding and crappy bloatware, it just wouldn't be worth it to me.
What is the best free app to transfer everything between the phones?
I tried HTC's builtin app, but custom ringtones, alarms, WiFi connections and PWs, custom wallpapers and about 60% of my phone contacts did not transfer. I ran the app twice.
I would recommend storing your contacts via Google. This way, it's on the cloud, and always backed up (automatically, and requires no additional action by you), and easily accessed. When you setup a new Android phone, and login to your Google account, your contacts will automagically just sync to the phone. It's one of the great things about Android. Doing it this way, might not be for everyone (for instance, you might have work and personal contact you like to keep separate). But I personally love it.
Files such as ringtones and wallpapers can be easily migrated. Literally, you can just copy and paste them. But you'll need an intermediary place to put them. Whether that be on a computer, cloud, etc. is up to you. It can be as simply as connected the "old" phone to a PC, copy/paste the desired files. Then connect the "new" phone to PC, and drag/drop the files to the correct locations.
WiFi connections and passwords, I don't usually migrate. I don't have that many of them, so I literally just enter them in again, when migrating to a new phone. Titanium Backup (requires root) and some other apps can migrate such data (as well as apps and app data).
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Thanks again.
That is largely what I was thinking/hoping.
I also hate bloatware, and wanted the DEV edition instead of a branded AT&T (or anyone else's) version.
Unrelated to this thread:
For what I do, I really like the M8, plus it is within my price range now that it is a few years old. Have you tried any of the custom Android 7 ROMs? If so, is there one you would recommend for the M8. I thought I would play around with the old phone and Nougat now that I have a good running phone again.
I love tinkering and challenges, so I am also going to try replacing the battery and charging port in the old phone. According to the couple YouTube videos I watched., it looks like it is well within the scope of my skill set.
Many thanks for your help with my M8, and any future help.
Dale
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Have you tried any of the custom Android 7 ROMs?
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I haven't. I have been mostly a Sense user on this device, therefore it's stuck on Marshmallow.
There is a thread in the M8 General forum section, discussing ROM recommendations. You might check that out.

HTC one M8 [Custom ROM]/found what model it is

hi there,
I just get an htc one m8 wich is still in kitkat, but rooted and S-off !
can't do an OTA update, I think to install a custom rom (maximusHD) but before I begin, I want to be sure of what i'm doing, must do a nandroid backup and I don't know how
the other issue is that I dont know how to get the original CID, and on the lower back, I have "0P6B100" model but in the Hboot menu I have "m8 whl pvt ship", how to choose the good custom ROM or even to return to the stock one
help plz
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before I begin, I want to be sure of what i'm doing, must do a nandroid backup and I don't know how
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Making a nandroid is normally quite easy, if you have TWRP (custom recovery) installed. Just boot into TWRP, and select the "Backup" option.
However, you have a lot of other considerations you need to look at, before you flash anything. See more below.
Also, if you aren't familiar with the basic processes (like making a nandroid) plus the device peculiarities of the M8; I'd highly recommend you do some more research and reading of the basic guides and threads here. I'd say minimum 1 hour, before trying anything, like flashing a ROM.
epervier1983 said:
the other issue is that I dont know how to get the original CID, and on the lower back, I have "0P6B100" model but in the Hboot menu I have "m8 whl pvt ship
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First of all, you can not go by what is on the back cover. We've see a lot of refurbished, modified M8 phones, which have had their back cover replaced to remove carrier brand logos (particularly US carrier branded models). So in those cases (and it appears to be the case for you) the model number on the back cover is nor representative of the original model, or the internal components (which is the most important thing to go by).
You need to do fastboot getvar all, and post the results (delete IMEI and serial number before posting) before we can proceed, and definitely before you try any ROMs or other mods. We need more info about the device, before we can proceed safely.
Reason being, the product ID m8 whl indicates you probably have the US Sprint version. This model is fairly peculiar (and annoying) as it supports CDMA (in addition to GSM, LTE, etc.), and that makes it different from most other M8 versions. Trying to flash another versions stock RUU or firmware is in fact dangerous and can possibly permanently brick the phone.
Further, many custom ROMs which don't specifically support the Sprint version, will not boot. This is due to the fact that the Sprint version uses a different kernel from most other M8 models.
In addition, since your firmware appears to still be on KitKat, you will need to update it before flashing any custom ROMs (even ones that support Sprint version). Otherwise, the ROMs will have severe problems, like failure to boot, extreme long boot time, and broken WiFi.
So really, we need the getvar info before we can advise further, and definitely before you try to mess with anything.
Also, on the bootloader screen, does it say LOCKED, UNLOCKED or RELOCKED near the top. And is TWRP installed; and if so what version?
Hi, thanks for your response! Sorry about the delay,
But I finally returned the phone to sender, the big issue that I found it was a Sprint model and in my country I can't use 4G lte even I change Rom or something else like id number, and according to members it's not a good idea to try flashing it, the hardware is different, I can't unlock the LTE bands of my career (northern africa or Europe) even the flash work correctly,
But if u have some solutions it will be great, because the sender still searching help
The entire characteristics :
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.16.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.09.20.0119
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 3.30.651.2
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) serialno: FA44BS******
(bootloader) imei: 3520900********
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 99000499******
(bootloader) product: m8_whl
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B70000
(bootloader) cidnum: 11111111
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: off
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: ab0efa49
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
all: Done!
finished. total time: 0.020s
Thnx in advance
epervier1983 said:
But if u have some solutions it will be great, because the sender still searching help
(bootloader) product: m8_whl
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B70000
(bootloader) cidnum: 11111111
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The seller is looking for solutions for what exactly?
The product name (m8_whl) as well as model number (0P6B70000) confirm that this is originally the Sprint version M8. The back cover has been swapped to remove the Sprint logo. And the phone was mad s-off and SuperCID (1111111) most likely to unlock the SIM.
Sprint RUUs will return the phone to stock ROM, plus update the firmware (radio, hboot, etc.), which the getvar data (version main = 3.30.651.2) identifies the firmware is extremely outdated, and still on KitKat.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2729173
However, stock RUU may not be that desirable. Sprint stock ROM has a lot of bloat, Sprint carrier branding, and some things (WiFi hotspot/tethering) are probably disabled. Therefore, a custom ROM may be desirable. Custom ROMs which support the Sprint version M8 are recommended, since the Sprint version uses a different kernel from most other M8 versions: https://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-htc-one-m8/development
However, the user will still probably want to update the firmware first. Otherwise, using current custom ROMs with outdated firmware, will cause a lot of serious problems: extreme slow boot or not boot, broken WiFi, audio issues, etc.
Again, the user is warned to NOT try RUUs or firmware.zip for other M8 versions (other than Sprint) as they are not compatible, and can cause permanent damage.
Also, you should delete the serial number from getvar data, as well as MEID. These are private info, which should not be posted online.
Hi ! Thnx a lot to take Time to respond, the seller wants to update android version at least, official or custom Rom doesn't matter, and sure keep WiFi and all features ok
For the 4G it's not possible because the smartphone doesn't support the 3b (1800) bands, so ..
I'll give him u r links and we'll see,
Ty
epervier1983 said:
the seller wants to update android version at least, official or custom Rom doesn't matter, and sure keep WiFi and all features ok
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It might not matter to the seller, but it will make a big difference in your approach:
Stock/official Sprint RUU:
1) Flash Marshmallow Sprint firmware
2) Flash Sprint Marshmallow RUU
Custom ROM:
1) Flash Marshmallow Sprint firmware
2) Unlock bootloader (if not already unlocked)
3) Flash TWRP 3.1
4) Flash custom ROM (which support Sprint version M8)
Either of the above will result in WiFi working properly. But I'm not sure what you mean by "all features ok" as that statement is too vague. For instance, the official Sprint software most likely block WiFi hotspot/tethering. As blocking that feature is common on US variants.
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For the 4G it's not possible because the smartphone doesn't support the 3b (1800) bands, so ..
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You might give the following threads a look/try (to enable the 1800 LTE band) - of course at your own risk. But unlocking bands on the Sprint version has mixed results (easier on the other "CDMA" version M8 - Verizon):
https://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/general/how-to-convert-cdma-m8-sprint-vzw-gsm-t3303812
https://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/general/unlock-bands-qualcomm-device-phone-t2880239

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