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Questions regarding factory unlocked AT&T HTC one m8

I bought a refurbished, factory unlocked HTC one m8 off eBay in February. I just got my hands on it last week. I live in India.
I have some experience with rooting the phone and installing custom rims. I'm currently using the HTC one m7 with ViperOne 8.0.0 on top.
I have a few questions that I need to find the answer to before I do anything on the m8.
1. What are the methods to s-off the phone?
Bootloader unlocked using htcdev
Hboot version is - 3.16
Running stock Rom 4.4.2, that I'm assuming comes with an at&t m8
2. Do I need to flash a firmware/radio for the phone to work in India?
3. Do I need to be looking at custom roms made specifically for the at&t version? Or can I flash any Rom built for the international version?
4. Is there a way to convert the phone to an international firmware/radio, etc. So I can flash Rom/mod meant for international version?
I'm not sure I explained my questions correctly, please ask if further info/explanation is required

thetearer said:
I bought a refurbished, factory unlocked HTC one m8 off eBay in February. I just got my hands on it last week. I live in India.
I have some experience with rooting the phone and installing custom rims. I'm currently using the HTC one m7 with ViperOne 8.0.0 on top.
I have a few questions that I need to find the answer to before I do anything on the m8.
1. What are the methods to s-off the phone?
Bootloader unlocked using htcdev
Hboot version is - 3.16
Running stock Rom 4.4.2, that I'm assuming comes with an at&t m8
2. Do I need to flash a firmware/radio for the phone to work in India?
3. Do I need to be looking at custom roms made specifically for the at&t version? Or can I flash any Rom built for the international version?
4. Is there a way to convert the phone to an international firmware/radio, etc. So I can flash Rom/mod meant for international version?
I'm not sure I explained my questions correctly, please ask if further info/explanation is required
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And you be flashing Viper again I assume.
You'll need to use Sunshine S-Off. It cost $25, but it is guaranteed to work. They run a diagnostic check to make sure, and only ask for the payment then.
Once you are S-Off, you can go superCID and flash the 4.16.401.10 RUU, or flash the same version firmware.
In your situation, I would run the RUU instead of just flashing the firmware. Just my opinion. You could probably just flash the firmware at that point. The RUU is always the safest method though.

xunholyx said:
And you be flashing Viper again I assume.
You'll need to use Sunshine S-Off. It cost $25, but it is guaranteed to work. They run a diagnostic check to make sure, and only ask for the payment then.
Once you are S-Off, you can go superCID and flash the 4.16.401.10 RUU, or flash the same version firmware.
In your situation, I would run the RUU instead of just flashing the firmware. Just my opinion. You could probably just flash the firmware at that point. The RUU is always the safest method though.
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I most probably will be flashing viperone
Though I might have multi Rom set up on it
Thanks for the answer btw!
Just one more question, what is superCID?

thetearer said:
2. Do I need to flash a firmware/radio for the phone to work in India?
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It depends on whether the bands needed to work on your carrier (3G and LTE, if applicable) are already supported by the AT&T version. If not, then you need to flash a radio that does support your carrier's bands.

[Q] Changing from unlocked (617) to international (401) with s-off

Hey guys,
I own an original unlocked M9 (1.32.617.30) and want to convert it to the international model for the quicker updates.
Just got it S-OFF and wanted to make sure I got the rest of the steps right:
1. Change MID to 0PJA10000
2. Change CID to 11111111 (or to HTC__001? which is better?)
3. Run 1.32.401.17 RUU (is it possible to run 1.40.401.8 RUU instead? or do I need to flash a 1.32 base first?)
Cheers! Trying to avoid a bricked phone :angel:

Jhonys said:
Hey guys,
I own an original unlocked M9 (1.32.617.30) and want to convert it to the international model for the quicker updates.
Just got it S-OFF and wanted to make sure I got the rest of the steps right:
1. Change MID to 0PJA10000
2. Change CID to 11111111 (or to HTC__001? which is better?)
3. Run 1.32.401.17 RUU (is it possible to run 1.40.401.8 RUU instead? or do I need to flash a 1.32 base first?)
Cheers! Trying to avoid a bricked phone :angel:
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Who is your carrier?
You shouldn't need to change your mid. Just change to super cid and you can flash the latest firmware and any custom rom you want.
If you're AT&T, the 401 firmware should work seamlessly, you just probably will not get voLte. If you're tired mobile, 401 firmware should also work, but no Wi-Fi calling (you should confirm this because I'm really not sure). If you're Verizon or Sprint, I have no idea, but I think you're sol and have to wait until they release an update. .
Edit: nevermind about carrier stuff. Didn't see that you have dev edition. 401 firmware should all work.

jollywhitefoot said:
Who is your carrier?
You shouldn't need to change your mid. Just change to super cid and you can flash the latest firmware and any custom rom you want.
If you're AT&T, the 401 firmware should work seamlessly, you just probably will not get voLte. If you're tired mobile, 401 firmware should also work, but no Wi-Fi calling (you should confirm this because I'm really not sure). If you're Verizon or Sprint, I have no idea, but I think you're sol and have to wait until they release an update. .
Edit: nevermind about carrier stuff. Didn't see that you have dev edition. 401 firmware should all work.
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I'm not in the US, but europe. I've bought the phone through HTC US and that's why i'm on 617.
Regarding the MID, it is only because it is listed as a step here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-one-m9/general/att-developer-edition-ruu-how-to-t3086948
And when you say "flash latest firmware" what do you mean exactly? should I install 1.40 RUU or 1.32.401.17 RUU first? I really want to know Im flashing the right file now that i'm S-OFF.

Jhonys said:
I'm not in the US, but europe. I've bought the phone through HTC US and that's why i'm on 617.
Regarding the MID, it is only because it is listed as a step here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-one-m9/general/att-developer-edition-ruu-how-to-t3086948
And when you say "flash latest firmware" what do you mean exactly? should I install 1.40 RUU or 1.32.401.17 RUU first? I really want to know Im flashing the right file now that i'm S-OFF.
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Gotcha. I didn't understand your desires. I thought you were basically asking how to upgrade your firmware and flash a rom. Probably you should ask in that thread and maybe clsA or someone else in that thread can give you specific advise. I assume you're looking to convert to stock 401/0PJA10000 and receive official otas?

This might help you as well.. its an A,B, C ... guide
http://www.droidviews.com/how-to-restore-htc-one-m9-to-stock/
From what Im aware, I thought Sunshine 3.17 only supports 501... arent we on 502?

Thanks guys I followed the guide from clsA and it worked perfectly. :good:

Yup! If you have a GSM M-9 than it's easy as pie! S-OFF, Super CID, Flash Firmware, Flash Rom! BAM! DONE!

"Gold" Method (S-OFF?)

I just found this http://www.shuame.com/faq/general-tutorial/500-htc.html and it seems like an alternate way to "s-off" the HTC one M8, can someone confims if that's it?
Also, if i do get s-off by doing this, like the description says, i could install any RUU without matching my CID, i'd be able to install a WWE ROM? Main question is: My model is 2,5ghz, any other ROM designed for the ordanary M8 would take advantage of this?
Thanks.

williamtavares said:
I just found this http://www.shuame.com/faq/general-tutorial/500-htc.html and it seems like an alternate way to "s-off" the HTC one M8, can someone confims if that's it?
Also, if i do get s-off by doing this, like the description says, i could install any RUU without matching my CID, i'd be able to install a WWE ROM? Main question is: My model is 2,5ghz, any other ROM designed for the ordanary M8 would take advantage of this?
Thanks.
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Well, kind of.
You would have to change your CID (to a WWE or superCID) and have a compatible model.
If you are on Verizon or Sprint, you are out of luck.

seems interesting anyone want to try?

xunholyx said:
Well, kind of.
You would have to change your CID (to a WWE or superCID) and have a compatible model.
If you are on Verizon or Sprint, you are out of luck.
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What do you mean by "compatible model"?
Any M8 with superCID can install any RUU, right?
Mine is M8t (TD LTE) from China Mobile, it's unlocked for any carrier by default.
Only difference is that it runs at 2,5ghz.
Question: to flash a RUU (being s-off) first I need to relock my bootloader?

williamtavares said:
Any M8 with superCID can install any RUU, right?
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This is incorrect. Its been tested and confirmed that for the Taiwan 2.5 GHz version is not compatible with radios for other M8 versions, and therefore firmware and RUUs are also not compatible (although ROMs are).
And additionally, since we've already discussed on your other thread that your M8t is not compatible with other M8 ROMs, its also therefore very unlikely that it can run the RUUs for other M8 versions.

De-brand Vodafone AU

As the title says has anyone with Vodafone Au De-Branded with WWE? I just want to see if the reception changed at all or did you need to flash the Vodafone radio after? I'm sick of waiting for them to push the 1.80 update. I would like to be updated so i can flash the latest ROMS on updated firmwares.

yldlj said:
As the title says has anyone with Vodafone Au De-Branded with WWE? I just want to see if the reception changed at all or did you need to flash the Vodafone radio after? I'm sick of waiting for them to push the 1.80 update. I would like to be updated so i can flash the latest ROMS on updated firmwares.
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Don't know if it helps, but I'm on Telstra and have gone to WWE and US international firmwares. US got me same reception, WWE was slightly lower than Telstra. There is a wiki you can google which lists what frequency different models/regions use. Just get something with a match to Vodaphone and signal should stay the same.
Here's the wiki. Https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_LTE_networks

Did you ever try flash the telstra radio while on WWE? If i lost reception while on WWE i was thinking i could just flash the Vodafone radio which i have from the ota file. Just want to confirm before doing so.

yldlj said:
Did you ever try flash the telstra radio while on WWE? If i lost reception while on WWE i was thinking i could just flash the Vodafone radio which i have from the ota file. Just want to confirm before doing so.
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No I didn't, have done that on my m8. Not on the 10. Can't see why it would not work. You could always flash different firmware if no signal.

I just checked and vodafone uses band 3 and 5. Which is 1800mhz and 850mhz. You wouldnt happen to know which bands WWE uses?

yldlj said:
I just checked and vodafone uses band 3 and 5. Which is 1800mhz and 850mhz. You wouldnt happen to know which bands WWE uses?
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I don't know. From what I can see 1800 will be fine. Not 100% sure about 850. You will definitely have signal, just may not use 850. If you have voda original fw, it can't hurt to try anyway. Or wait, someone will have answer sooner or later. Good luck.

Thanks for your help mate. One more question for ya. I read through the debrand thread and it says to use the RUU. Do i have to or can i just super cid and flash the 1.80 firmware manually then flash twrp then custom ROM?

yldlj said:
Thanks for your help mate. One more question for ya. I read through the debrand thread and it says to use the RUU. Do i have to or can i just super cid and flash the 1.80 firmware manually then flash twrp then custom ROM?
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I did super cid, then used sneakyghost thread to flash firmware. Used nowipe fw. Either way will work.

If i wanted to go back to my Vodafone firmware after i de brand can i just flash the firmware.zip from the 1.53 ota? I have been reading up and the firmware.zips only have updated paritions so i might not get the full firmware back to Vodafone.
Doesnt seem like too many Aussies on this forum.

yldlj said:
If i wanted to go back to my Vodafone firmware after i de brand can i just flash the firmware.zip from the 1.53 ota? I have been reading up and the firmware.zips only have updated paritions so i might not get the full firmware back to Vodafone.
Doesnt seem like too many Aussies on this forum.
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The ota will take you back to Vodafone fw. Just no Rom installed. I used the Telstra one on sneakyghost thread to go back.

Just an update, tonight I soff the phone changed cid to htc__001 and flashed the 1.80 RUU. Everything went absolutely fine. I have the same reception and LTE is working on both bands that Vodafone uses.

HTC 10 Indian variant RUU issue 2PS620000

Hey guys! I´ve got my 10 S-off'ed and model changed from HTC__060 (Indian) to HTC_001 (WWE), re-locked bootloader and tried to run RUU but get error 155 (latest RUU http://dl3.htc.com/application/RUU_...17.2.exe?_ga=1.123429256.280992434.1479770968 ).
I'm currently on 1.95.400.3 , I´m trying to run RUU as it's the easiest way to get everything back to stock. MID was and stills being 2PS620000 . Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!

btw I assume I won't get any radio issues, am I right?

philohtc said:
Hey guys! I´ve got my 10 S-off'ed and model changed from HTC__060 (Indian) to HTC_001 (WWE), re-locked bootloader and tried to run RUU but get error 155 (latest RUU http://dl3.htc.com/application/RUU_...17.2.exe?_ga=1.123429256.280992434.1479770968 ).
I'm currently on 1.95.400.3 , I´m trying to run RUU as it's the easiest way to get everything back to stock. MID was and stills being 2PS620000 . Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!
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I duno why ypu would relock bootloader but anyways the RUU you are trying to flash is for US devices. Seeing you changed cid to WWE you need the latest x.xx.401.x RUU. it can be found in a zip you can rename the zip to 2PS6IMG.zip and place on external sd card, boot to downlaod mode and follow the prompts. Atm i dont think the latest is available but just flash the newest you can find then take the ota.

yldlj said:
I duno why ypu would relock bootloader but anyways the RUU you are trying to flash is for US devices. Seeing you changed cid to WWE you need the latest x.xx.401.x RUU. it can be found in a zip you can rename the zip to 2PS6IMG.zip and place on external sd card, boot to downlaod mode and follow the prompts. Atm i dont think the latest is available but just flash the newest you can find then take the ota.
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Yeah i'll try that, what about radio? Won't vary or give trouble?

philohtc said:
Yeah i'll try that, what about radio? Won't vary or give trouble?
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The radio is included in RUU. I dont know if your network will be effected or not, you will have to find out yourself. You can flash a different radio if need be.

philohtc said:
Yeah i'll try that, what about radio? Won't vary or give trouble?
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you can always flash the HTC__060 radio.img after the International RUU (1.xx.401.x) and see if that gives you service.
I know for Verizon, we can flash the US Unlocked RUU (1.xx.617.x) and then the latest Verizon radio.img and it gives working service.
I would:
1) flash latest .401 RUU
2) boot and see if you have service
3) if not boot to download mode and:
fastboot flash radio HTC__060_radio.img

yldlj said:
I duno why ypu would relock bootloader but anyways the RUU you are trying to flash is for US devices. Seeing you changed cid to WWE you need the latest x.xx.401.x RUU. it can be found in a zip you can rename the zip to 2PS6IMG.zip and place on external sd card, boot to downlaod mode and follow the prompts. Atm i dont think the latest is available but just flash the newest you can find then take the ota.
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andybones said:
you can always flash the HTC__060 radio.img after the International RUU (1.xx.401.x) and see if that gives you service.
I know for Verizon, we can flash the US Unlocked RUU (1.xx.617.x) and then the latest Verizon radio.img and it gives working service.
I would:
1) flash latest .401 RUU
2) boot and see if you have service
3) if not boot to download mode and:
fastboot flash radio HTC__060_radio.img
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Finally ended up booting into download mode setting cid to BS__001 and set MID 2PS650000 before running US Unlocked/ Developer RUU. I can only get 3.5G (also called as H+ or 4G). But I'm not able to get LTE. I'm from Argentina (South America), and my M9 from T-Mobile works great on LTE. Now on the HTC 10 I'm actually on 1.96.617.20. Any thoughts? As I runned that RUU I would see no reason on flashing Verizon radio, I'm I right? Thanks!

philohtc said:
Finally ended up booting into download mode setting cid to BS__001 and set MID 2PS650000 before running US Unlocked/ Developer RUU. I can only get 3.5G (also called as H+ or 4G). But I'm not able to get LTE. I'm from Argentina (South America), and my M9 from T-Mobile works great on LTE. Now on the HTC 10 I'm actually on 1.96.617.20. Any thoughts? As I runned that RUU I would see no reason on flashing Verizon radio, I'm I right? Thanks!
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I think you are correct, but I have no idea. I would flash a ROM such as Viper, Leedroid, Ice, etc.. and choose T-Mobile. This will add into the ROM the necessary components to help get you LTE. Right now you are on the RUU Stock US Unlocked 1.96.617.20 ROM, so it isn't going to fully support T-Mobile.
(What is your carrier? Why do you ask about flashing Verizon radio? Only flash Verizon radio if you are on Verizon network)
--It sounds as though you are on T-Mobile network, so first step flash ROM that supports T-Mobile as mentioned above, and if need, we can try flashing the T-Mobile radio.img next.

andybones said:
I think you are correct, but I have no idea. I would flash a ROM such as Viper, Leedroid, Ice, etc.. and choose T-Mobile. This will add into the ROM the necessary components to help get you LTE. Right now you are on the RUU Stock US Unlocked 1.96.617.20 ROM, so it isn't going to fully support T-Mobile.
(What is your carrier? Why do you ask about flashing Verizon radio? Only flash Verizon radio if you are on Verizon network)
--It sounds as though you are on T-Mobile network, so first step flash ROM that supports T-Mobile as mentioned above, and if need, we can try flashing the T-Mobile radio.img next.
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Hey! My M9 was debranded from T-Mobile to Dev Edition. And still worked like a charm. I'm on Movistar Argentina, LTE bands here are AWS 4 and band 28. Don't see the reason it ain't working to be honest, maybe a config problem? First time I ever buy an European variant.

philohtc said:
Hey! My M9 was debranded from T-Mobile to Dev Edition. And still worked like a charm. I'm on Movistar Argentina, LTE bands here are AWS 4 and band 28. Don't see the reason it ain't working to be honest, maybe a config problem? First time I ever buy an European variant.
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You may not get those bands because of hardware. I think this has been mentioned before especially with band 28

yldlj said:
You may not get those bands because of hardware. I think this has been mentioned before especially with band 28
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I thought of following this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/one-m9/general/how-to-change-network-bands-gsm-devices-t3135401 maybe it's locked? Thanks!