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Which version do I have?

How do I check which version of the phone I have--Asian European or USA. I know that the bands supported by each are different.

hatim said:
How do I check which version of the phone I have--Asian European or USA. I know that the bands supported by each are different.
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Do:
fastboot getvar all
and report the CID

HTC_059 can't seem to decipher what the means though.

hatim said:
HTC_059 can't seem to decipher what the means though.
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That's the Asian-European it seems. I've never encountered that CID before, it's not US and it's not in this thread either:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376
I'm sure the OP of that thread would love a full backup

Sir-Fix-a-Lot said:
That's the Asian-European it seems. I've never encountered that CID before, it's not US and it's not in this thread either:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376
I'm sure the OP of that thread would love a full backup
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It's probably the Asian version because the manual has HTC contact number for the Far East and Australia. I would have preferred a European version for the 800 MHZ band.

hatim said:
It's probably the Asian version because the manual has HTC contact number for the Far East and Australia. I would have preferred a European version for the 800 MHZ band.
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The LTE800 band?
I only see one model with it:
http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=specs&id=5988&c=htc_one_m8_2014_lte-a_htc_m8
Also, that site is great, it has all the models listed, with their bands, and other info

According the the HTC website, the Asian and Euro versions seem to have the 800 band. Mine might be a Pakistan version since it came with official import stickers from the PTA.
Two questions:
1) You don't suppose there is a way to change the bands is there? It's a hardware issue, am I right?
2) I plan to use the stock ROM with root features. Do I need S-off or will unlocking/rooting be enough? Will I still get official updates with root?

hatim said:
According the the HTC website, the Asian and Euro versions seem to have the 800 band. Mine might be a Pakistan version since it came with official import stickers from the PTA.
Two questions:
1) You don't suppose there is a way to change the bands is there? It's a hardware issue, am I right?
2) I plan to use the stock ROM with root features. Do I need S-off or will unlocking/rooting be enough? Will I still get official updates with root?
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I've been searching for the same answer for weeks, since I have an unlocked T-Mo model on AT&T and am missing bands I need. I've tried everything I know, different radios, the AT&T RUU, lots of cursing, and they will not enable.
If you want to receive official OTA's, and only have root, you could root it with TowelRoot or WeakSauce. You do not need S-Off or an unlocked bootloader. For the OTA to install properly, you can't have a custom recovery installed.
So you now have two options. Just root it, and be able to receive OTA (will remove root, and need to be rooted again), or you could convert it to the European version and get those OTA's
To convert it you would have to change the CID to match the European version, and also flash a stock recovery and ROM for that model. You can refer to this thread for the ROM and Recovery. Read through it to find the European versions CID and the links for the ROM and Recovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376

I didn't get you.
*Why will converting to a European version help?
*If I root without unlocking, I will still recieve OTA updates but they will reset root everytime. I will then need to root again. Correct? How often are the OTA?

hatim said:
I didn't get you.
*Why will converting to a European version help?
*If I root without unlocking, I will still recieve OTA updates but they will reset root everytime. I will then need to root again. Correct? How often are the OTA?
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Well lets say I wanted to turn my T-Mo model into an AT&T model, I could either SuperCID and flash the AT&T RUU, or change the CID to match AT&T, flash its ROM and Recovery, and then I will get OTAs from AT&T. People are converting their models into GPE, Dev edition, From Euro to AT&T, etc.
But it sounds like you have a stock unbranded version of Sense already, so if you just want root, then only go with root, and yes, an OTA will almost always unroot it, and require you to root it again. You could also use SuperSU's survival mode, and it will most likely keep root.
I'm guessing you have 4.4.2 already, so I wouldn't expect an OTA until 4.4.4

G4 Conversion Question

Im wanting to Convert my EE UK H815 to an Open Europe G4. I can flash any KDZ, the Software version under > About Phone > Software Info> is always:
V10c-234-30 (I assume the "234.30" is EE UK).
Im wanting to Convert it to:
V10c.EUR.XX
Do I have to Unlock the Bootloader, then flash the Open Europe Rom.. to convert it.
Thanks

You are not required to unlock the bootloader in order to flash any kdz's, for safe operation backup your files from the device to pc/laptop then load your kdz up and do a CSE flash which will minimize the appearance of errors

Be careful when "converting" to another variant's firmware. You can very easily complete f-up your modem.

Hmmm, Good point. Im just wondering whether I should just leave the phone alone and get the updates as and when EE release them.

I think you mis-understand me CraigHardy. Ive flashed about 3 KDZ roms on my G4 using the methord on here. The roms flash on the device fine.. UK, Open EU and General EU.. all work great, BUT.. after flashing the Software Version under Settings > About Phone still says "234.30", instead of "EUR.XX", which means EE UK mustve somehoiw locked the bootloader of altered the EFI partition before retail, so that EE users always have an EE phone connected to EE servers, with EE OTAs. I want to make my G4 EUR.xx so I can get an OTA from LG on release day instead of waiting weeks for EE.
So do I need to unlock the bootloader to make my G4 EUR.xx, or is there a different way, however, if it is EEs bootloader and I cant re-lock it from LG, ill wait and support the XDA devs..

Question How to pick the correct stock ROM from XT2052-1

Hi, noob here.
In the process of rooting my Motorola E (2020) XT2052-1, i need to get the stock rom variant for my phone (unless a degoogled custom rom without issues exists - im doing this to remove google). Following these instructions:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/stock-rom-how-to-root-the-snapdragon-moto-e-2020.4195453/
My build is QPGS30.82-135-7 (US Cellular.).
I need to find my variant on lolinet but i cant find an exact match. What needs to be matched?
1) Can i use a higher version variant? Mine is -7 and on lolinet its -13:
XT2052-1_GINNA_USC_10_QPGS30.82-135-13_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC
2) can i use the retail version? I assume so, there shouldn't be hardware differences? This one is -7 like my build.
XT2052-1_GINNA_RETUS_10_QPGS30.82-135-7_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC
Thanks!

Yes, that update is correct, it is just one update ahead of what you had. You can also install retail firmware as long as you keep your bootloader unlocked.

fddm said:
Yes, that update is correct, it is just one update ahead of what you had. You can also install retail firmware as long as you keep your bootloader unlocked.
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Thanks! Can you suggest what i should read up on (search keywords), to understand why the retail should keep the bootloader unlocked while the USC variant doesn't require it?

Each variant has a public key securely embedded, and the accompanying bootloader is signed by a private key. Only a retail device has the key to verify the retail bootloader, and there is a chain of trust past that to ensure system integrity.

fddm said:
Each variant has a public key securely embedded, and the accompanying bootloader is signed by a private key. Only a retail device has the key to verify the retail bootloader, and there is a chain of trust past that to ensure system integrity.
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Apart from this, the US Cellular logo i've seen on boot, and possibly channel specific apps, are there other differences i should be aware of that guide my choice of the USC vs retail variants?
I'm leaning towards the USC variant if it has the advantage of being able to relock and the retail's is simply not having the logo.

Retail will not come with carrier apps and branding, and includes "full" gapps(carrier variants might exclude or swap certain gapps like the dialer for inhouse Motorola forks).

How should I move to an unbranded global ROM?

I'm trying to root and update my friends T-Mobile 7T (HD1907) to the most recent generic ROM. She's leaving the country and has no need or desire to keep the T-Mobile branding, and getting on a generic ROM seems like it will allow for faster updates.
I've seen some threads that look like they might help, but having had issues in the past with other attempts on other phones, I know that one little oversight can cause HOURS of frustration.
So I figured I'd ask first and try to save the drama this time.
Where can I get the correct ROM to do what I want on this phone?
I have TWRP installed and have rooted with Magisk.
Current build # is 10.0.3 HD63CB
Carrier configuration version is 2.370001
I appreciate any help on this, thanks!

JustinChase said:
I'm trying to root and update my friends T-Mobile 7T (HD1907) to the most recent generic ROM. She's leaving the country and has no need or desire to keep the T-Mobile branding, and getting on a generic ROM seems like it will allow for faster updates.
I've seen some threads that look like they might help, but having had issues in the past with other attempts on other phones, I know that one little oversight can cause HOURS of frustration.
So I figured I'd ask first and try to save the drama this time.
Where can I get the correct ROM to do what I want on this phone?
I have TWRP installed and have rooted with Magisk.
Current build # is 10.0.3 HD63CB
Carrier configuration version is 2.370001
I appreciate any help on this, thanks!
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[CLOSED] T-Mobile 7T Conversion to International WITHOUT unlocked bootloader/SIM unlock!
Here is a patched MSM download tool for TMobile OP7T. It will bypass the need to sim unlock before unlocking the bootloader, and will also bypass the need of an unlock token file from OnePlus (hence skip the wait period of 1 week to get the...
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The key is to force reboot into bootloader mode when u get stuck on pink T-Mobile bootscreen after first "flash-all" script so u can repeat this "flash-all" second try which will then work.

Thanks for that. I managed to unlock the bootloader and update to Oxygen OS 11.0.7.1.HD65AA, which I believe is the most recent global ROM.
The model of the phone still shows HD1907, which I thought should change from the T-Mobile model to the global model in this process, but perhaps this is normal.
Everything seems to be working fine, but I'm a bit concerned it won't update properly if its not entirely "converted" to the global model.

I did the same. All working fine though. It brought me unlocked bootloader to flash the dual sim firmware or global. All works. Only concern I have is ..The unlock bootloader ticker in dev options shows greyed out "Already Unlocked" but, the ticker is in the off position to the left which is odd. My friends was done by token but mine using patched boot msm. Any reason to be concerned ? Perhaps that's going to hinder the re lock and possible re unlock ?

Question 5g not working

Convert your T-Mobile (LE2127) to EU via MSM, No unlock.bin needed!
*** Use this at your very own risk. *** You will lose all data *** Backup your working modemst1/2 and persist. If you lose these for any reason, it's unique to your device and not recoverable if you didn't back up (via MSM or other people). ***...
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As mentioned in this website, I followed all the steps and converted my Op9 pro tmobile to EU. I was on OOS12 so I did unlock by b-loader using unlock.bin.
After I successfully converted to OOS11 EU, I did a full update directly to OOS13(EU). The sim network shows up and I can make a call / receive it. The only problem is the mobile data is not working. It shows E or 4g sometimes for couple of seconds and then it stops. Even the network coverage is lower(only 1 or 2 sticks) than before. The 5g is not working at all also I have selected the mobile network on 3g/4g/5g as I did before. (There is no 5g signal and other signals are weak.) Help me

Aone_Stha said:
Convert your T-Mobile (LE2127) to EU via MSM, No unlock.bin needed!
*** Use this at your very own risk. *** You will lose all data *** Backup your working modemst1/2 and persist. If you lose these for any reason, it's unique to your device and not recoverable if you didn't back up (via MSM or other people). ***...
forum.xda-developers.com
As mentioned in this website, I followed all the steps and converted my Op9 pro tmobile to EU. I was on OOS12 so I did unlock by b-loader using unlock.bin.
After I successfully converted to OOS11 EU, I did a full update directly to OOS13(EU). The sim network shows up and I can make a call / receive it. The only problem is the mobile data is not working. It shows E or 4g sometimes for couple of seconds and then it stops. Even the network coverage is lower(only 1 or 2 sticks) than before. The 5g is not working at all also I have selected the mobile network on 3g/4g/5g as I did before. (There is no 5g signal and other signals are weak.) Help me
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Firstly, what version are you on now? Exactly which one. Some users are reporting later builds of oos13 EU aren't working with network data and they have rolled over to Global instead. If you're on the latest ota, it seems to be happening there.
Secondly, are you able to find Volte in the settings? Turn it on then off, then on again and leave it on. I suggested this fix for someone else but they said they could not even access the volte setting anymore. This worked for me when I was having trouble staying on (oos11 Tmo->oos11 EU->oos11 Tmo->oos11 EU again (this is where it started, the first flashes were fine)). In some remote areas I would get on LTE but anywhere in the city, I was stuck on Edge and constant looping of it trying to get to lte/5g. Until I toggled volte on/off/on and left it on