I've read here of people converting their non GPE edition to GPE..and then being able to go back to Sense... I'd be interested in doing the opposite.. Go to sense and have the option to go back to GPE... Is this doable? Downloaded this "RUU_M8_UL_M60_SENSE70_MR_BrightstarUS_WWE_6.12.1540.4" ... Is this what I need? and if so also should I update firmware? I helped my dad upgrade to Marshmallow on ATT&T branded phone but his would not work until we updated firmware. If firmware needs updating can a kind soul provide a link?
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You need S-OFF for converting it.
jeeprcreepr said:
Downloaded this "RUU_M8_UL_M60_SENSE70_MR_BrightstarUS_WWE_6.12.1540.4" ... Is this what I need? and if so also should I update firmware?
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That RUU would be one possibility to "convert" to Sense. But as already stated, you need s-off (sunshine is the only working method - $25 US), and you need to change your CID to flash that RUU (possibly change MID also, but probably not).
You may or may not need to flash firmware first. Sometimes the Marshmallow RUU will flash if the phone already has Marshmallow firmware. But since it's a different MM firmware (and GPE at that), you may need to flash the firmware 6.12.1540.4 before the RUU will work. Error 155 when trying to flash the RUU will typically indicate you need to flash the firmware. You can get the firmware here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60218734&postcount=5
Also note that flashing the RUU will change radio baseband, and therefor the frequency band support. That RUU is the US Dev Edition, which has the same band support as the AT&T version M8. And that is different from the band support on the GPE version. So depending on your region/carrier, that may or may not affect your band reception.
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M8 ul, HTC__001, 2.22.401.05
S-off, rooted, unlocked bootloader
If I super cid my handset does that mean I can use ANY RUU suitable for "international m8" even if the RUU has an older hboot and firmware ?
Currently on ARHD 11.1 and trying to work out best, and easiest, way to get back for stock for OTA "L" update when it comes.
Thanks
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I believe the super CID means you can install any RUU period - sort of like a skeleton key. It's then up to you to make sure that you are installing an appropriate version.
If you just need to go back to stock, however, you only need a CID for your carrier/region (or developer edition) and the appropriate RUU.
jshamlet said:
I believe the super CID means you can install any RUU period - sort of like a skeleton key.
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It won't allow you to "downgrade" or run an RUU with a lower hboot number. Although s-off will allow this.
To the OP, does a RUU for any international M8 even exist? AFAIK only US variants have RUUs. You will probably have to find your carrier's nandroid, and stock recovery to return to stock for OTA.
But if you are willing to flash custom ROMs, there will probably be custom ROMs based on Android "L" soon after it starts rolling out OTA. Possibly even faster than waiting for your carrier version.
redpoint73 said:
It won't allow you to "downgrade" or run an RUU with a lower hboot number. Although s-off will allow this.
To the OP, does a RUU for any international M8 even exist? AFAIK only US variants have RUUs. You will probably have to find your carrier's nandroid, and stock recovery to return to stock for OTA.
But if you are willing to flash custom ROMs, there will probably be custom ROMs based on Android "L" soon after it starts rolling out OTA. Possibly even faster than waiting for your carrier version.
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Will, more than likely, use mikes "version" of L when released. Main reason I want to get OTA update is so my firmware is updated for L.
My handset is not locked to any carrier, sim free UK handset.
Thanks
Edit, was just curious as to the benefits of super cid. I've got my own "complete" nandroid, no missing data, so as I was told by mr hofs yesterday all I need to do is flash one of his stock recoveries.
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Hello this is my first HTC device and I just learnt about Hboot, Firewater, S-off, and RUU terms.
These are my AT&T HTC M8 with 4.4.2 OS on it, Just had it S-off and Unlocked bootloader.
Can I know the following things...before flashing anything onto this
1-> Can I SIM unlock it using the Config.dat method as the device was not at all updated ?
2-> Changing CID to SuperCID grants me access to all RUUs but that's not needed as I will use customROMs based on Sense and AOSP right ?
3-> In order to flash and all I must be S-off I did it So now I can use ViperROM 4.4.4 but before that the viperrom page says need for an updated firmware >3 mines on 1.5, So if I flash any will the S-off goes away ?? & found this thread here for firmware updates but it says red text, can I know whats that ??
4-> How can I convert this device to a fully unlocked device like dev edition/ international version ?
5-> Most important of all what makes this device go hardbrick and S-on again (Firmware flashing, RUU etc, Like to know what will cause this since the device is S-off can I assume this device won't brick like Nexus phones).
Sorry for this lengthy post, never used a HTC device wanted to make sure all is well.
Thanks :fingers-crossed: !!
S-OFF allows you to do all sorts
I used the Sim unlock method after i S-OFF my At&t device just because and really couldn't tell you if worked cause I actually like At&t .
Supercid does allow for flashing other gsm firmware/ruu
Yes you would want to be as close in firmware to gain the best running experience when flashing Roms above your current firmware
S-OFF only changes if you do it the way you gained it
Being S-OFF you could flash the wrong ruu and hard brick your device ( CDMA device hardware I believe could brick your device along with the wrong device kernel could also brick it )
Nexus is pretty solid but can be bricked
Thanks for the quick post :good:
So I will go ahead and update the firmware w.o redtext (just noticed it's the one that says "This build blah blah" when bootup) then I'm good to go for the flashing all stuff ??
I can also flash a non sense based rom after using sense based Viper ROM / ARHD / etc without any issues, now is my device basically a Dev Edition plus the RUU & CID editing is only needed If I ever need going back to stock (though it wont happen) or flash regional firmwares or converting to GPE, DEV, WWE editions rt ?
Lastly my device ID it says M8_UL_CA will it change after I flash a ROM or Radio or Firmware ?
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Thanks for the quick post :good:
So I will go ahead and update the firmware w.o redtext (just noticed it's the one that says "This build blah blah" when bootup) then I'm good to go for the flashing all stuff ??
I can also flash a non sense based rom after using sense based Viper ROM / ARHD / etc without any issues, now is my device basically a Dev Edition plus the RUU & CID editing is only needed If I ever need going back to stock (though it wont happen) or flash regional firmwares or converting to GPE, DEV, WWE editions rt ?
Lastly my device ID it says M8_UL_CA will it change after I flash a ROM or Radio or Firmware ?
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Yes, you can flash any ROM. If you plan on running GPE, you will need to convert back using a WWE RUU as GPE uses different sized partitions making the system partition too small to run Sense based ROMs.
Your device ID will change to M8_UL after flashing WWE firmware, but it isn't anything to worry about.
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Yes, you can flash any ROM. If you plan on running GPE, you will need to convert back using a WWE RUU as GPE uses different sized partitions making the system partition too small to run Sense based ROMs.
Your device ID will change to M8_UL after flashing WWE firmware, but it isn't anything to worry about.
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Thanks a lot !!
While GPE is a trade off for only AOSP, with DEV/WWE I can run any ROM based on Sense/AOSP i.e GPE & including the Lollipop right ?
So before proceeding I will update the Firmware first to a 2.xx or 3.xx then run an RUU based on DEV/WWE for conversion
Sorry for so many doubts, slowly learning about HTCs devices
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Thanks a lot !!
While GPE is a trade off for only AOSP, with DEV/WWE I can run any ROM correct ?
So before proceeding I will update the Firmware first then run an RUU based on DEV/WWE for conversion & for the last If I need to run Lollipop I should flash firmware again for v5 base or the WWE/DEV RUU (I think the Dev edition had got the lollipop Update) has the Firmware, Radio packed with it ?
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The RUU contains the firmware. No need to flash it twice. You could just flash the WWE firmware if you are on Sense right now. Mostly RUUs are used to fix devices that are experiencing issues, or for converting GPE/Sense.
Running the RUU wipes EVERYTHING, so flashing the firmware is preferable. The WWE 5.0.1 firmware should be out soon, but DevEd is out now. If you wanted to convert to DevEd, there are plenty of tutorials on XDA. I'm really not up to speed on running DevEd firmware.
Found this page for all stuff & this thread for conversion.
& what's this .401 stuff in the first thread ?
I'm ok with full wipe anyways so I can use the RUU or the other recovery way for the conversion right ?
Ashtrix said:
Found this page for all stuff & this thread for conversion.
& what's this .401 stuff in the first thread ?
I'm ok with full wipe anyways so I can use the RUU or the other recovery way for the conversion right ?
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401 is International WWE firmware. For example, my firmware version is 3.28.401.9 Verizon's latest firmware is 3.28.605.4
If you are okay with the full wipe, the RUU is probably the best way to convert, but the recovery method with stock recovery and stock nandroid would work too.
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401 is International WWE firmware. For example, my firmware version is 3.28.401.9 Verizon's latest firmware is 3.28.605.4
If you are okay with the full wipe, the RUU is probably the best way to convert, but the recovery method with stock recovery and stock nandroid would work too.
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Thank you verymuch for clarification !!!
Will do the work tmrw, its 2AM here
I've been fully converted GPE and back twice and after successfully converting back to Sense this last time I chose the Dev edition backup and stock recovery method followed by the proper CID&MID to take the OTA update witch is now lollipop
So basically I now have a lollipop firmware to run with the stock GPE lollipop ROM and you bet it runs great
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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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
Hi Guys (and girls, not sexist)
I am currently running Viper ROM 4.3.1 with Firmware: 1.90.401.5 on International 10. I want to update to the latest firmware but I really don't want to do it via S-OFF. As I understand it the international RUU's havn't been released yet so is there any other way to get the latest firmware via RUU? Is it possible to flash the US Unlocked/DEV firmware or will it not work with GSM handsets?
Any help is appreciated.....
Thanks
AFAIK if you are s-on you can only flash signed firmware that matches your CID. The firmware.zip for the US unlocked model won't match and if you try to flash it you'll get an error message.
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AFAIK if you are s-on you can only flash signed firmware that matches your CID. The firmware.zip for the US unlocked model won't match and if you try to flash it you'll get an error message.
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It would work if he s-offs and changes his CID, but the unlocked/dev firmware isn't quite compatible with his phone. There would be issues such as with the radio bands; he wouldn't be getting 4G LTE since he's on the "international" htc 10.
Too bad as of now there isn't any international RUU's for versions greater than Marshmallow.
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It would work if he s-offs and changes his CID, but the unlocked/dev firmware isn't quite compatible with his phone. There would be issues such as with the radio bands; he wouldn't be getting 4G LTE since he's on the "international" htc 10.
Too bad as of now there isn't any international RUU's for versions greater than Marshmallow.
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First of all this topic is from December 2016, i have no doubt that he is on a newer Android version than he posted by now.
And there are wwe Nougat RUU files available.