So... I got myself a M8s and after e qouple of weeks I thought I root it, install a cusom recovery and a nice custom rom. But I get confused... Are there any Roms for the M8s? Are they the same as for the M8 or aren't there any for the M8s at all?
Used to easier flashing with Samsung, Oneplus 2 and LG. Any easy way to find the tools needed for flashing and rooting?
To be clear... I'm on stock 6.0.1
There is a thread already on here about CM12.1 just for the m8s. Its running pretty smooth with little to no bugs.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3142668
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Hello folks,
I recently purchased a HTC one M8 and it is currently running 5.01 (Sense 6.0) and I would like to change to the GPE
I'm wondering if this is possible and if anyone could offer any help for someone who hasn't done this before? I am a former BlackBerry and iPhone user! (This is my first Android)
IamASHER said:
Hello folks,
I recently purchased a HTC one M8 and it is currently running 5.01 (Sense 6.0) and I would like to change to the GPE
I'm wondering if this is possible and if anyone could offer any help for someone who hasn't done this before? I am a former BlackBerry and iPhone user! (This is my first Android)
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Yes you can but there are a number of steps first. It depends on whether you want the full GPE conversion which in effect makes your phone a GPE or just a rom.
You will need to unlock the bootloader, root and s-off.
Have a read through this from @vomer, it's a great guide. http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/general/vomerguides-m8-bootldr-unlock-s-off-t2800727
Then you can take a look here for the full GPE.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708589
Most of all PLEASE READ, don't take shortcuts and ask if you need help before you do anything.
Hi,
Thanks for your reply.
I followed the posts instructions and was able to root my phone successfully. Much appreciated.
I now have a question I'm hoping someone can help me with.
For S-Off, it says:
SunShine is our bootloader unlock/s-off tool for Motorola and HTC phones. We currently support most HTC phones, and Moto X (2013), MotoG (2013) and Droid Maxx/Mini/Ultra. All users are supported up to 4.4.3, and some users may have success on 4.4.4. Our planned 3.0 release will add support for HTC devices on 4.4.4 and 5.0.X.
Which makes me wonder whether it will work on my device, since I am running 5.0.1
IamASHER said:
Hi,
Thanks for your reply.
I followed the posts instructions and was able to root my phone successfully. Much appreciated.
I now have a question I'm hoping someone can help me with.
For S-Off, it says:
SunShine is our bootloader unlock/s-off tool for Motorola and HTC phones. We currently support most HTC phones, and Moto X (2013), MotoG (2013) and Droid Maxx/Mini/Ultra. All users are supported up to 4.4.3, and some users may have success on 4.4.4. Our planned 3.0 release will add support for HTC devices on 4.4.4 and 5.0.X.
Which makes me wonder whether it will work on my device, since I am running 5.0.1
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Ok, I installed it and ran the tests and it says it's incompatible. ****ing great.
Is there a way to regress back to 4 and then S-off?
I cant Help but Personally I think you are lucky, I went from sense 4.4.4 to GPE 5.0.1 using sunshine to get s-off, it's not that great, sense is FAR better IMO.
Also I think I've now bricked my phone trying to go back to sense. :crying:
IamASHER said:
Ok, I installed it and ran the tests and it says it's incompatible. ****ing great.
Is there a way to regress back to 4 and then S-off?
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Not without S-OFF...
Could I flash a rom for the One Plus One to the HTC One M8 (I'm guessing no), and no I don't want to turn my device into a One Plus One I wan't to run a rom built for it.
No. You'd likely brick your device.
You flash roms made for your device. Roms from other devices need to ported to the M8 by a developer, or anyone who knows what they're doing.
So not a good idea.
Hi guys, there is currently no more ROM update for the M8 in the forum. I am wondering whether I can use the M9 ROMs found here to flash into my M8.
Is it possible and is it safe to do so?
mikebay said:
Hi guys, there is currently no more ROM update for the M8 in the forum. I am wondering whether I can use the M9 ROMs found here to flash into my M8.
Is it possible and is it safe to do so?
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No the M9 roms won't work on the M8 w/o being ported
mikebay said:
Hi guys, there is currently no more ROM update for the M8 in the forum. I am wondering whether I can use the M9 ROMs found here to flash into my M8.
Is it possible and is it safe to do so?
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As a general rule, roms written for one phone will not work on another. This also often applies even between different models of the same phone. At best, it will just fail to flash; at worst, you can get a hardbrick.
there is still a ROM thats sense based running android 6? i need one to use sunshine. but my luck finding one have been terrible? maybe someone can help me?(tested with slim6 and cm13.1 but those are incompatible, sunshine ask for a more stockish rom)
Edit 1: if i could get a link to the 3.38.502.41 ruu.exe that would be even better too(cant find any way other than that to go back to my original rom)
Wait, you're trying to update the AT&T branded version of the M9? Of course you can't use the dev edition OTA, then.
And if you aren't using an AT&T sim card in your phone then it's no miracle that you don't receive the AT&T Nougat OTA, either. That restriction has already been discussed several times here in the Q&A section.
In regard to the custom roms: did you check the websites of the sense rom dev teams? All older versions of their roms are still available, there. You only need to compare the changelogs for finding the correct rom version for your phone.
And in regard to the RUU: it's available in the ReadMe thread. Not Sure why you didn't use it if you already visited/read that thread.
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Flippy498 said:
Wait, you're trying to update the AT&T branded version of the M9? Of course you can't use the dev edition OTA, then.
And if you aren't using an AT&T sim card in your phone then it's no miracle that you don't receive the AT&T Nougat OTA, either. That restriction has already been discussed several times here in the Q&A section.
In regard to the custom roms: did you check the websites of the sense rom dev teams? All older versions of their roms are still available, there. You only need to compare the changelogs for finding the correct rom version for your phone.
And in regard to the RUU: it's available in the ReadMe thread. Not Sure why you didn't use it if you already visited/read that thread.
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thanks for the answer, found the old MM build in the venom team web page... now i need a Ruu for the 3.38.502.41 or the firmware to get my data conection back...(using the boot.img) that one have been imposible to find
What prevents you from using the RUU in the ReadMe thread?
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is it possible to flash htc m9 rom on htc butterfly 3 ?
yes But camera wont work, or Nfc so far infact im using a M9 rom now i wish I knew how to port
Just a Lil update NFC works as well on M9 roms all that does not work is the camera, might be due the framework stuff