Ok, found this to be a recurring question here at the forum and read through as many posts as I could. Unfortunately none seem to be quite what I need...
Bought a rooted Verizon 4G HTC One and it was working kind of fine with the rom it came though I wanted to try the Google Play one.
Well it didn't work - and - I accidentally wiped the original rom installer (was a NuSense). Now it bootloops with every other rom I've tried. Last one being NOS 1.0.2 m7wlv Google Play Edition - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2416875 )
My device information (from the bootloader screen):
Code:
M7_WLV PVT SHIP S-OFF RH
CID-11111111
HBOOT-1.54.0000
RAID-4T.21.3218.21
OpenDSP-v31.120.274.0617
OS-1.10.605.10
eMMC-boot 2048MB
Sep 9 2013,11:53:38.0
And the recovery is
Code:
Team Win Recovery Project v2.6.3.2
Please someone put me out of this misery
thanks!
I've been doing some tinkering and I'm about to try some other roms - not really specific ones to m7wlv though.
Found some posts of people blaming on TWRP version used causing similar problem.
Was worried though: by Team Win's page I couldn't find a m7wlv specific recovery (for 2.7 or any other). They do have a simple "M7" version... is it safe to install that one?
I'm worried that if I break the recovery mode, I won't be able to upload files not even with ADB, thus meeting the fine brick stage for the device.
thoughts?
Update to the newest twrp 2.6.3.4 and try again. http://vzw1files.dyndns.org/RECOVERIES/twrp/openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.4-m7vzw.img
update your firmware which will upgrade your radios and such for those roms
coldconfession13 said:
update your firmware which will upgrade your radios and such for those roms
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I am confused now. Not sure which firmware should I update to. My phone is a M7_WLV, however it is a GSM phone - this is the opposite a this blog post (cant add the URL) says:
(...) If you’ve got the International GSM HTC One (m7) or the Verizon CDMA variant (m7wlv) (...)
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(note: I already have S-OFF, this is just an example).
In the other hand Wikipedia seems to agree (although it doesn't says if GSM ou CDMA):
The HTC One 801n LTE versions (M7_WLJ, M7_WLV), Verizon HTC One HTC6500LVW (M7_WLV) LTE version
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So, to be sure, could someone tell me the correct firmware to update on a Verizon 4G GSM HTC One M7_WLV?
thanks,
f.
cmlusco said:
Update to the newest twrp 2.6.3.4 and try again. http://vzw1files.dyndns.org/RECOVERIES/twrp/openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.4-m7vzw.img
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Thanks a lot cmlusco! I managed to get some of the ROMs working now. Still, my phone isn't connecting to the GSM network - over configurations I see CDMA items, so I think I either updated the wrong firmware or still have to update.
I've tried the same rom you show in your signature (since you seem to have the same phone - which by the way, is it GSM or CDMA?), but it reboots during these "welcome" screen after the SO loads up.
Could you hint me which firmware are you using?
thanks!
f.
What country are you in, and who is your wireless provider?
The Verizon One (like most smartphones Verizon releases these days) is a GSM + CDMA hybrid that supports GSM out of the box unlocked for global roaming. It's still meant to be used on Verizon's CDMA network though - that means support for just a few 2G GSM bands and no 3G HSPA as far as we can tell.
So no, there's only one M7_WLV and that's the CDMA Verizon One. GSM support on this phone is really just an added bonus. If you're not in the US and don't use them, I'd recommend you exchange it with the international model, or at least an AT&T or T-Mobile model so you get proper GSM support.
Thank you all!
Finally managed.
Updated latest firmware version and recovery and all started working again!
cheers lads,
f.
Hello guys, I need a asap help and will be very thankful for guidance.
I recently bought a used HTC one M8 Gold 32GB, it is in pristine condition, just weeks used, but when I came home and did a reset I realized that it was a rooted phone. But then I discovered that there were some apps like Sprint Worldwide and there were many instances where I found Sprint written, (I have no SIM installed and neither do we have Sprint in our country). So I ended up assuming that it was rooted by the original user solely to unlock the device? I am currently in 4.4.2 and unable to update as it keeps stucking on checking screen. Now I want to revert the device to its original condition and need help doing that. I heard that it can be done by installing RUU so I went to:
htc . com / us / support/rom-downloads
and downloaded: 4.25.651.18 (assuming it is a Sprint)
and then placed it in the sdcard but after HBOOT takes some loading time, it just says invalid image. I have also tried renaming it with no hope.
the bootloader is Locked/ M8_WHL PVT SHIP S-OFF.
redfaction95 said:
Hello guys, I need a asap help and will be very thankful for guidance.
I recently bought a used HTC one M8 Gold 32GB, it is in pristine condition, just weeks used, but when I came home and did a reset I realized that it was a rooted phone. But then I discovered that there were some apps like Sprint Worldwide and there were many instances where I found Sprint written, (I have no SIM installed and neither do we have Sprint in our country). So I ended up assuming that it was rooted by the original user solely to unlock the device? I am currently in 4.4.2 and unable to update as it keeps stucking on checking screen. Now I want to revert the device to its original condition and need help doing that. I heard that it can be done by installing RUU so I went to:
htc . com / us / support/rom-downloads
and downloaded: 4.25.651.18 (assuming it is a Sprint)
and then placed it in the sdcard but after HBOOT takes some loading time, it just says invalid image. I have also tried renaming it with no hope.
the bootloader is Locked/ M8_WHL PVT SHIP S-OFF.
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First you need to post the results of fastboot getvar all. REMOVE your serial and IMEI numbers from the pasted info before posting. We need to see hopefully the firmware that is currently on the device.
If it is Sprint and you have downloaded the correct RUU file, you do NOT put it on the SD card, you leave it on your Windows PC, attach the device to the PC with USB cable and run the RUU as administrator in Windows. Before that, download HTC Sync Manager and let it install, then delete it. It will leave behind the HTC drivers which you need.
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First you need to post the results of fastboot getvar all. REMOVE your serial and IMEI numbers from the pasted info before posting. We need to see hopefully the firmware that is currently on the device.
If it is Sprint and you have downloaded the correct RUU file, you do NOT put it on the SD card, you leave it on your Windows PC, attach the device to the PC with USB cable and run the RUU as administrator in Windows. Before that, download HTC Sync Manager and let it install, then delete it. It will leave behind the HTC drivers which you need.
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Thanks for the reply brother.
i.imgur . com / 2woLrs5.jpg
(Sorry, I have less than 10 posts )
And for your 2nd paragraph part, all done as you said, have installed everything and then uninstalled the htc sync as well, now jus waiting for you to confirm which version is my M8, if it is Sprint as you say, then I will flash it right away (I know risk is on me).
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Thanks for the reply brother.
i.imgur . com / 2woLrs5.jpg
(Sorry, I have less than 10 posts )
And for your 2nd paragraph part, all done as you said, have installed everything and then uninstalled the htc sync as well, now jus waiting for you to confirm which version is my M8, if it is Sprint as you say, then I will flash it right away (I know risk is on me).
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It's definitely Sprint but the firmware is ancient. Run the RUU file and hopefully it will go thru. If not, we'll have to find a way to update your firmware one at a time, but as you are S-OFF it will be easy enough as long as we can find the firmwares.
Sprint RUU can be found Here, this is the latest Lollipop version.
Get your phone into fastboot mode and simply run the RUU .exe file while your phone is plugged into the computer via USB.
Einwod said:
It's definitely Sprint but the firmware is ancient. Run the RUU file and hopefully it will go thru. If not, we'll have to find a way to update your firmware one at a time, but as you are S-OFF it will be easy enough as long as we can find the firmwares.
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Viper4713 said:
Sprint RUU can be found. this is the latest Lollipop version.
Get your phone into fastboot mode and simply run the RUU .exe file while your phone is plugged into the computer via USB.
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Thanks a ton mates, done as you said, everything is up and running butter smooth, now i am updated to 5.0.2 with a full clean install + update option now works as well and recovery is also working now. Just one more question, i dont see 3G anywhere in settings, but 4G is there, does my particular device doesnot come with 3G support?
redfaction95 said:
Thanks a ton mates, done as you said, everything is up and running butter smooth, now i am updated to 5.0.2 with a full clean install. Just one more question, i dont see 3G anywhere in settings, but 4G is there, does my particular device doesnot come with 3G support?
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It should all be there. When you connect to a data network, what symbol shows on the status bar?
Einwod said:
It should all be there. When you connect to a data network, what symbol shows on the status bar?
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A gsm sign sorrounded with a dotted circle
redfaction95 said:
A gsm sign sorrounded with a dotted circle
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I have no idea. I can change my symbol using Xposed modules, though normally mine chows 3G or H. Have you looked in settings/mobile data/network mode? Currently mine shows3G only, 2G/3G auto and 2G/3G/4G auto.
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I have no idea. I can change my symbol using Xposed modules, though normally mine chows 3G or H. Have you looked in settings/mobile data/network mode? Currently mine shows3G only, 2G/3G auto and 2G/3G/4G auto.
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imgur.com / xcJHIVE
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imgur.com / xcJHIVE
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Sprint phones are different from a lot of others. I forgot about CDMA. Mine is GSM. Sorry I can't help further.
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Sprint phones are different from a lot of others. I forgot about CDMA. Mine is GSM. Sorry I can't help further.
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What if i flash it with the international/unlocked version of RUU like yours?
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What if i flash it with the international/unlocked version of RUU like yours?
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It won't work. If your device is CDMA and mine is GSM, you could brick your device totally.
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It won't work. If your device is CDMA and mine is GSM, you could brick your device totally.
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Are you sure mine is cdma? There is GSM written at many places too.
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Are you sure mine is cdma? There is GSM written at many places too.
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Sprint is CDMA. No doubt about it. The CDMA version M8 supports CDMA, GSM and HSPA, but not as many HSPA bands as the "pure" GSM M8 (basically any version except Sprint and Verizon).
What bands does your carrier use for 3G (HSPA)? I'm guessing that your carrier uses bands not supported by the Sprint version. In which case, you are out of luck. The Sprint (or Verizon) version is not recommended for anyone outside the US, and not on the specific (Sprint or Verizon) carrier.
You can't flash RUU, radio, or firmware from other versions to Sprint (even with s-off). As mentioned, the flash will either fail or brick the phone.
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It won't work. If your device is CDMA and mine is GSM, you could brick your device totally.
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Sprint is CDMA. No doubt about it. The CDMA version M8 supports CDMA, GSM and HSPA, but not as many HSPA bands as the "pure" GSM M8 (basically any version except Sprint and Verizon).
What bands does your carrier use for 3G (HSPA)? I'm guessing that your carrier uses bands not supported by the Sprint version. In which case, you are out of luck. The Sprint (or Verizon) version is not recommended for anyone outside the US, and not on the specific (Sprint or Verizon) carrier.
You can't flash RUU, radio, or firmware from other versions to Sprint (even with s-off). As mentioned, the flash will either fail or brick the phone.
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I have changed my CID and MID. And btw can any one of you tell why the International version + Developer/Unlocked are still on 5.0.1 unlike the (my) Sprint version's 5.0.2 ...? Due to this issue, currently I am unable to flash any other lower (but international for 3G support) version of RUU exe regardless of me being on compatible CID/MID.
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I have changed my CID and MID. And btw can any one of you tell why the International version + Developer/Unlocked are still on 5.0.1 unlike the (my) Sprint version's 5.0.2 ...? Due to this issue, currently I am unable to flash any other lower (but international for 3G support) version of RUU exe regardless of me being on compatible CID/MID.
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Never ever install an intl version/dev edition to your sprint device. It may brick it.
Where is your region currently ? Which country ?
Maybe change of these helps :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2594804
ckpv5 said:
Never ever install an intl version/dev edition to your sprint device. It may brick it.
Where is your region currently ? Which country ?
Maybe change of these helps :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2594804
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I guess, it will not brick because I have changed my CID and MID according to the RUU version. Correct me if I am wrong?
I live in Asia, Pakistan.
ckpv5 said:
Never ever install an intl version/dev edition to your sprint device. It may brick it.
Where is your region currently ? Which country ?
Maybe change of these helps :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2594804
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What about the European version instead 4.16.401.10
while setting:-
CID: HTC__001
MID: 0P6B10000
redfaction95 said:
What about the European version instead 4.16.401.10
while setting:-
CID: HTC__001
MID: 0P6B10000
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God almighty man, READ WHAT HE SAYS. You cannot and should not flash WWE anything on a Sprint device. What part of that do you NOT UNDERSTAND?
not sure what ruu file to get, so here are my settings if someone could post one that will work for me, my phone is from UK but i live in canada and my phone is unlocked
Since the phone is SuperCID, I think you can use most any M8 RUU (exceptions would be CDMA M8, dual SIM, etc.). One possibility is the Euro MM RUU here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64926626&postcount=6
Oddly, the phone was apparently made s-on after SupCID (which requires s-off). So lower version number RUUs than the presently installed firmware are not allowed (no "downgrading"). But that is probably not too relevant, as most folks want to either stay on the present version, or flash a newer one.
Also, do yourself a favor and stop using the toolkit. Especially for something as easy as fastboot getvar all. The toolkit is obsolete (almost 2 years old), and the outdated components can cause a lot of issues. I can see from your missing main version, that you probably used the outdated TWRP version included with the toolkit (as newer TWRP builds don't typically have this bug).
Also, you should obscure the IMEI and serial numbers on your screenshot. These are personal data, that should never be posted online.
the ruu link in tht post doesnt work its expired
Xtenchen said:
the ruu link in tht post doesnt work its expired
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the link works as it should
works for me now
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Hi there, I picked up an HTC One M9 for a good price from China and overall I am pretty pleased with it however it seems to be wired for CDMA updates only and so it is stuck on Android 6.0, as attempting to update it says that updates are only available over CDMA networks.
Rebooting to bootloader It tells me
*** Software status: Official ***
*** UNLOCKED ***
*** S-OFF ***
I have tried using a wide selection of RUU files to update the phone and pretty much every one of them gives me an error. For example RUU_HIMA_UL_N70_SENSE80_ATT_MR_NA_Gen_Unlock_4.30.617.12 takes me through the install process, reboots the phone to the bootloader and after several warning screens tells me that it will update from 3.37.605.19 to 4.30.617.12 The phone shows it is uploading, but then quickly ends up frozen whilst the PC dialog shows:
ERROR [132]: SIGNARURE ERROR
Exiting reboots the phone back to the starting condition.
I've tried all of the RUU files that I could find (with a higher version) and had the same error. Not sure where to go next, any help very gratefully received!
Cheers,
..alex
Please take a look at the ReadMe thread. It will tell you why you can't use 4.x RUUs on a phone with a 3.x firmware and why you should never try to flash a GSM RUU on a CDMA device.
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Thanks for your response and the redirect to the readme I can see that the RUU update path is not going to work. Is there any way to switch this phone to GSM or is it permanently stuck add a CDMA device?
Cheers
..alex
It's permanently stuck on the CDMA firmware. Those are two completely different technologies.
However, the CDMA M9 supports some GSM frequencies so it shouldn't be completely useless for you. You probably just won't get LTE with it.
In regard to android updates: I don't know whether there already is an android 7 update for the verizon variant (verizon is super slow). If there is you might be able to update the phone with an unofficial firmware pack (like the ones that Sneakyghost provides) since you already have S-OFF. Although Sneakyghost himself doesn't provide ones for verizon phones you might find some in the verizon M9 forum. Afterwards you would only need to re-flash the corresponding 4.x RUU (assuming that you want to stay on the stock rom - otherwise you could directly flash whichever custom rom you want to use).
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If I were to pursue this strategy would the end product be a phone that had flipped to GSM and could connect to 4G? It feels like the difference is not a hardware one - that is the phones must have the hardware to go either way right? Or do they have a different comms chipset?
Cheers,
..alex
Flippy498 said:
It's permanently stuck on the CDMA firmware. Those are two completely different technologies.
However, the CDMA M9 supports some GSM frequencies so it shouldn't be completely useless for you. You probably just won't get LTE with it.
In regard to android updates: I don't know whether there already is an android 7 update for the verizon variant (verizon is super slow). If there is you might be able to update the phone with an unofficial firmware pack (like the ones that Sneakyghost provides) since you already have S-OFF. Although Sneakyghost himself doesn't provide ones for verizon phones you might find some in the verizon M9 forum. Afterwards you would only need to re-flash the corresponding 4.x RUU (assuming that you want to stay on the stock rom - otherwise you could directly flash whichever custom rom you want to use).
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You cannot flash a GSM firmware on a CDMA device (or vice versa) without damaging it unrecoverably. The partition layout isn't the same. All you can do is upgrading or downgrading your firmware but switching your SKU (even if it's another CDMA one*) will result in damages. The difference between GSM and CDMA phones lies within their hardware and their software. Although newer CDMA phones support some GSM frequencies and are therefore able to connect to some GSM networks they still aren't able to get G/2G/3G/H+/LTE on every carrier's network.
* Not even the different CDMA variants of the M9 share the same partition layout.
I currently have a customer who has HTC One M9 at my house and it is the AT&T variant. They have it carrier unlocked so that it works on the T-Mobile service provider. Problem is they keep dropping GPS signal so I tried to check what their software version is. It looks like they have software version 5.0. I tried to use the are ruu to update it, but every time it gets into download mode to start loading the file or bootloader mode rather it just tells me that the phone is not the right software. I'm using the AT&T ruu. Is there any reason why this is not working? I also tried the carrier unlocked version but the phone is clearly of AT&T pedigree
Cid and mid needs to be known
Currently running super Sid but previously was AT&T Sid. I can change the SIDS anything I want with Chimera tools. I don't know what the mid is though I'm not even sure what a mid is
Changing the CID without changing the firmware has the same effect as drinking snake oil. In addition the SuperCID prevents the M9 from accepting OTAs. You should take a look at the ReadMe thread. All information you might need are either there or linked in the further reading section of that thread.
I personally don't think that people should use such tools as the one that you mentioned. You don't know what kind of commands the tool is actually using so that you don't have any control about what's happening to the phone. (Not to mention that you don't learn how to fix a problem if the tool fails due to whatever reason.) Most of the features that tool is offering for HTC devices are available for free and don't take longer than a handful of minute if done manually.
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If I load the t-mobile cid will it take the tmobile ruu?
CID 11111111
MID OPJA11000
Need this to run on tmobile network. It is an AT&Tb phone
No, changing the CID is not enough since the MID of the T-Mobile US variant isn't the same as the one for the AT&T version. As said before, please read the ReadMe thread. The RUUs are sorted by MID and CID, there, and the conversion guide tells you what to do for converting one version of the M9 to another. Be aware that the US T-Mobile variant RUUs are not the ones at the top of the download section. Those are the ones for T-Mobile Germany and T-Mobile Poland.
I converted it to an AT&T unlocked