Heres what i have noticed on verizon htc 10 with us unlocked firmware.pacrom,validus,aokp and rr roms will not flash.cm and beanstalk do.just some info for those wondering what roms work and what roms dont.
UPDATE!!! The 9/4 build of RR boots.no home button and same bugs as other cm.switch to global mode let it connect signal reboot let it connect again then switch back to cdma/lte/evdo and it will reconect with lte and stay connected.at least it did for me.
gillim74 said:
Heres what i have noticed on verizon htc 10 with us unlocked firmware.pacrom,validus,aokp and rr roms will not flash.cm and beanstalk do.just some info for those wondering what roms work and what roms dont.
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Thanks a lot for the info.
Did you do a full conversion with an RUU or just flashed the US unlocked firmware? If you RUUed, did you follow the same basic process as described in the debranding thread?
Tarima said:
Thanks a lot for the info.
Did you do a full conversion with an RUU or just flashed the US unlocked firmware? If you RUUed, did you follow the same basic process as described in the debranding thread?
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Just flashed the us unlocked firmware.
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Just flashed the us unlocked firmware.
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Can you let me know which firmware file you flashed? Did it have boot and recovery removed? Anything else specific you can share on how you flashed?
I want to flash the unlocked firmware and given how little people have posted about that I don't want to bork my phone. Thanks.
Tarima said:
Can you let me know which firmware file you flashed? Did it have boot and recovery removed? Anything else specific you can share on how you flashed?
I want to flash the unlocked firmware and given how little people have posted about that I don't want to bork my phone. Thanks.
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Its on the cm13 discussion page its not the cm thread in roms and kernels its the other cm thread in discussio s i believe.i out it on my sd card not internal storage but your removable sd card.rebooted into download and folled the instructions to flash basically you hit volume up.i would start at page 55 to look for the firmware
gillim74 said:
Its on the cm13 discussion page its not the cm thread in roms and kernels its the other cm thread in discussio s i believe.i out it on my sd card not internal storage but your removable sd card.rebooted into download and folled the instructions to flash basically you hit volume up.i would start at page 55 to look for the firmware
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Thanks for the lead. I followed everything in that thread and couldn't get a ROM to boot with U.S Unlocked firmware (short of formatting data), but it did help me gain confidence about flashing the Unlocked RUU on my Verizon 10. Working great now.
Tarima said:
Thanks for the lead. I followed everything in that thread and couldn't get a ROM to boot with U.S Unlocked firmware (short of formatting data), but it did help me gain confidence about flashing the Unlocked RUU on my Verizon 10. Working great now.
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So you used the unlocked firmware ruu and you can boot cm with no problems and have data working and everything?
gillim74 said:
So you used the unlocked firmware ruu and you can boot cm with no problems and have data working and everything?
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No I wasn't interested in CM, just wanted to see how people managed to flash Unlocked firmware/radio on their VZW 10s. That thread is pretty much the only place I've seen anyone talk about that actively.
Running Unlocked everything now (full debrand), stock ROM and rooted.
Tarima said:
No I wasn't interested in CM, just wanted to see how people managed to flash Unlocked firmware/radio on their VZW 10s. That thread is pretty much the only place I've seen anyone talk about that actively.
Running Unlocked everything now (full debrand), stock ROM and rooted.
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And everything works for verizon? Have you tried to flash a cm rom to see if it would work or could you and let me know if it does please.and what ruu a us unlocked one or international one?
gillim74 said:
And everything works for verizon? Have you tried to flash a cm rom to see if it would work or could you and let me know if it does please.and what ruu a us unlocked one or international one?
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Here's the thing, I'm using the phone in Canada on a non-Verizon network. So for me, everything works on the phone but I wouldn't be able to tell you about Verizon network services like Volte/advanced calling/etc. I'm guessing those wouldn't work, but the phone it itself is running well.
The RUU I used is directly from HTC:
http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-10/news/
Does installing CM require anything other than a simple flash?
Wondering if anyone has tried flashing the latest firmware onto a VZW HTC 10, and if so, what the results were. Thanks.
pettigrew95 said:
Wondering if anyone has tried flashing the latest firmware onto a VZW HTC 10, and if so, what the results were. Thanks.
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Latest firmware from who? U.S. Unlocked? W.W.E?
If you didn't see my earlier post I'm running a full Unlocked conversion on my VZW 10.
gillim74 said:
Heres what i have noticed on verizon htc 10 with us unlocked firmware.pacrom,validus,aokp and rr roms will not flash.cm and beanstalk do.just some info for those wondering what roms work and what roms dont.
UPDATE!!! The 9/4 build of RR boots.no home button and same bugs as other cm.switch to global mode let it connect signal reboot let it connect again then switch back to cdma/lte/evdo and it will reconect with lte and stay connected.at least it did for me.
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Did you modify the firmware.zip? or did you just flash the firmware?
US unlocked is getting an update right now I believe and will be interested in flashing the new firmware and ROM.
Appreciate you making a thread on this as many as very confused and have this question about can we flash the firmware from other carriers, etc.
Have you tried flashing the verizon firmware back and seeing if verizon ROM will now flash, as you said Validius doesn't flash on the US unlocked firmware.
Curious if an RUU will be needed to be flashed to get fully back to Verizon.
Tarima said:
Here's the thing, I'm using the phone in Canada on a non-Verizon network. So for me, everything works on the phone but I wouldn't be able to tell you about Verizon network services like Volte/advanced calling/etc. I'm guessing those wouldn't work, but the phone it itself is running well.
The RUU I used is directly from HTC:
http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-10/news/
Does installing CM require anything other than a simple flash?
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First post already explains about CM and if it works.
So you ran the full RUU and stayed on the stock RUU ROM?
andybones said:
Did you modify the firmware.zip? or did you just flash the firmware?
US unlocked is getting an update right now I believe and will be interested in flashing the new firmware and ROM.
Appreciate you making a thread on this as many as very confused and have this question about can we flash the firmware from other carriers, etc.
Have you tried flashing the verizon firmware back and seeing if verizon ROM will now flash, as you said Validius doesn't flash on the US unlocked firmware.
Curious if an RUU will be needed to be flashed to get fully back to Verizon.
First post already explains about CM and if it works.
So you ran the full RUU and stayed on the stock RUU ROM?
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The firmware was already modified and i havent tried a verizon rom but when i get home i can and report back.if you get the new unlocked us firmware can you post a link here please?UPDATE!! Flashed your verizon firmware Mr.Bones with no issues at all.
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Did you modify the firmware.zip? or did you just flash the firmware?
US unlocked is getting an update right now I believe and will be interested in flashing the new firmware and ROM.
Appreciate you making a thread on this as many as very confused and have this question about can we flash the firmware from other carriers, etc.
Have you tried flashing the verizon firmware back and seeing if verizon ROM will now flash, as you said Validius doesn't flash on the US unlocked firmware.
Curious if an RUU will be needed to be flashed to get fully back to Verizon.
First post already explains about CM and if it works.
So you ran the full RUU and stayed on the stock RUU ROM?
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I changed my cid to 22222222 and ran the latest Unlocked RUU and stayed on stock.
As additional info, I previously tried to flash the same modified (recovery/radio removed, android-info.txt edited to add VZW cid) firmware zip as the OP but could not get the Verizon stock or any other ROM to boot. It was suggested that a full data formatting be necessary first, but I didn't try that and you probably know more about that process than me anyway. After each unsuccessful attempt however I was able to revert by flashing a VZW no-wipe RUU and restore my backed up VZW ROM without problems.
Tarima said:
Latest firmware from who? U.S. Unlocked? W.W.E?
If you didn't see my earlier post I'm running a full Unlocked conversion on my VZW 10.
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I would guess whatever FW is the latest and greatest. I have a VZW 10...When you converted what was the process like? After converting you still get VZW full 4G LTE and advanced calling/video/WiFi calling? I'm running the VZW 1.82 FW right now but my ROM (LeeDroid) is based off of the 1.95 I believe. I'd like my FW to match the FW my ROM was based off of. Thanks!
gillim74 said:
The firmware was already modified and i havent tried a verizon rom but when i get home i can and report back.if you get the new unlocked us firmware can you post a link here please?
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Do you mind posting the edited firmware, or is it posted and I'm blind?
I think the firmware will be found in the main threads before I am able to acquire it, but once ibdo get it I'll check in here.
I may have actually jumped the gun on much of any firmware changes, as I saw that there is an update coming in Santods ROM thread, so once the update comes we will see, hopefully if there's changes they are of use to us.
Tarima said:
I changed my cid to 22222222 and ran the latest Unlocked RUU and stayed on stock.
As additional info, I previously tried to flash the same modified (recovery/radio removed, android-info.txt edited to add VZW cid) firmware zip as the OP but could not get the Verizon stock or any other ROM to boot. It was suggested that a full data formatting be necessary first, but I didn't try that and you probably know more about that process than me anyway. After each unsuccessful attempt however I was able to revert by flashing a VZW no-wipe RUU and restore my backed up VZW ROM without problems.
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Thank you for the information my friend, it's much appreciated.
pettigrew95 said:
I would guess whatever FW is the latest and greatest. I have a VZW 10...When you converted what was the process like? After converting you still get VZW full 4G LTE and advanced calling/video/WiFi calling? I'm running the VZW 1.82 FW right now but my ROM (LeeDroid) is based off of the 1.95 I believe. I'd like my FW to match the FW my ROM was based off of. Thanks!
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Please take a look at one of my previous posts I'm not able to tell you about VZW features since I'm using the phone on a different network. I would guess advanced calling /Volte/etc wouldn't work, else people with the Unlocked phone wouldn't need to do a Verizon conversion.
The conversion process was simple, changed CID and ran the RUU exe from my PC.
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andybones said:
Do you mind posting the edited firmware, or is it posted and I'm blind?
I think the firmware will be found in the main threads before I am able to acquire it, but once ibdo get it I'll check in here.
I may have actually jumped the gun on much of any firmware changes, as I saw that there is an update coming in Santods ROM thread, so once the update comes we will see, hopefully if there's changes they are of use to us.
Thank you for the information my friend, it's much appreciated.
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Andy here is the modified fw, I believe it's the same one used by the OP:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc...evelopment-t3376014/post68800346#post68800346
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Please take a look at one of my previous posts I'm not able to tell you about VZW features since I'm using the phone on a different network. I would guess advanced calling /Volte/etc wouldn't work, else people with the Unlocked phone wouldn't need to do a Verizon conversion.
The conversion process was simple, changed CID and ran the RUU exe from my PC.
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Andy here is the modified fw, I believe it's the same one used by the OP:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc...evelopment-t3376014/post68800346#post68800346
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After flashing go into recovery then wipe then select format data then reboot recovery wipe everything again reboot recovery and then flash the the best way it worked for me
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I'm going to upload Stock ROMs that I rooted and Deodexed. Anyone can use it as a base to develop or modify. All I ask is that you give me credit. That's all.
I will add all the ICS Bases. Just give me some time to do so.
T-Mobile ICS 2.14.531.3 R2
http://d-h.st/rfa
Telus ICS 2.14.661.2
http://d-h.st/pTd
Mobilicity ICS 2.14.1800.6
http://d-h.st/BDj
Videotron 2.14.1530.6 (Thanks to hellviruz)
http://d-h.st/8V7
Requesting a Telus Nandroid!
Would it be worth noting that this can get you back to stock rom, for those who maybe wouldnt know this. Very grateful and wifi works perfect.
hasoon2000 said:
I'm going to upload Stock ROMs that I rooted and Deodexed. Anyone can use it as a base to develop or modify. All I ask is that you give me credit. That's all.
I will add all the ICS Bases. Just give me some time to do so.
T-Mobile ICS 2.14.531.3 R2
http://d-h.st/rfa
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Thank you hasoon2000, I'm looking forward to the Telus base. Is there any special steps for deodexing? I know some people ran into issues with that when ICS dropped.
Deodexing Amaze ICS
Deodexing Amaze ICS
baksmali-1.3.3.jar or compile latest from source.
Add com.android.vcard.VCardComposer.jar to /framework (missing dependency)
Check init.rc for BOOTCLASSPATH is probably;
Code:
core.jar:core-junit.jar:bouncycastle.jar:ext.jar:framework.jar:framework2.jar:android.policy.jar:services.jar:apache-xml.jar:HTCDev.jar:HTCExtension.jar:com.htc.framework.jar:filterfw.jar:com.htc.android.bluetooth.jar:wimax.jar:com.orange.authentication.simcard.jar
Use API level 15
dsixda's kitchen will deodex (if baksmali.jar is updated and missing dependency is added to /framework) the files but some will need to be done manually, adding missing paths (usually com.android.vcard.VCardComposer.jar) also read errors and/or check init.rc
There should be no errors other than ims-service.apk, which has one path that can be skipped AFAIK
Snargaflab said:
Thank you hasoon2000, I'm looking forward to the Telus base. Is there any special steps for deodexing? I know some people ran into issues with that when ICS dropped.
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You need the updated baksmali/smali files with dependencies. If you wanna help me, read this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1763713
Currently deodexing Mobilicity ICS ROM. Does anybody have the Nandroid for Wind? I have Mobilicity and Telus.
Telus added. Mobilicity is going to be added soon.
Edit: Mobilicity is added.
hasoon2000 said:
Telus added. Mobilicity is going to be added soon.
Edit: Mobilicity is added.
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Can we get a Telus Radio for ICS?
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Can we get a Telus Radio for ICS?
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Are you on Telus ICS right now?
Telus Radio for ICS
hasoon2000 said:
Are you on Telus ICS right now?
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I am not. T-Mo S-OFF. Would like to try Telus
Deodexing Videotron 2.14.1530.6 right now. (Thanks to hellviruz)
Will anyone make a Telus Nandroid that is fresh? (Wiped out completely) and upload the system and boot files so I can add it to the list?
HI, I am with videotron and i want to know if I flash this rom if they are going to know that its a custom rom if I relock the bootloader? Can i use this roms like the stock ics rom of videotron? sorry a noob here . And thank you for the roms
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HI, I am with videotron and i want to know if I flash this rom if they are going to know that its a custom rom if I relock the bootloader? Can i use this roms like the stock ics rom of videotron? sorry a noob here . And thank you for the roms
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Yes they can tell. This Rom will be deodexed. Stock is odexed. You might be better off flashing the Videotron RUU. But depending on what you're doing.. if you're going to send the phone in for repairs then they can tell for sure.
Ok thank you I am going to flash the OTA in this case
hasoon2000 said:
Deodexing Videotron 2.14.1530.6 right now. (Thanks to hellviruz)
Will anyone make a Telus Nandroid that is fresh? (Wiped out completely) and upload the system and boot files so I can add it to the list?
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If you still need this I'm happy to help, are you asking that we reflash the RUU, do the OTA, flash unlocked HBOOT, flash recovery, wipe cache/dalvik/data then nandroid? I just want to make sure I'm getting you EXACTLY what you want.
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If you still need this I'm happy to help, are you asking that we reflash the RUU, do the OTA, flash unlocked HBOOT, flash recovery, wipe cache/dalvik/data then nandroid? I just want to make sure I'm getting you EXACTLY what you want.
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Reflash RUU, Flash OTA. Flash Recovery and then make a Nandroid. Thanks!
hasoon2000 said:
Reflash RUU, Flash OTA. Flash Recovery and then make a Nandroid. Thanks!
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Here, let me know if you need me to do anything else.
Flash this like a normal ROM or do I have to go back to relock, flash official update then root again. S-On
Nevermind, flashed in Recovery. I'm back to stock.
is there one from WindMobile?
Which one is technically the latest and probably with the most recent updates? Does anybody know how they are different one from another? Different camera apps? I assume since they are rooted and deodexed I can install any one of them from custom recovery without any problems as long as I'm super cid, is that right?
mikemol said:
is there one from WindMobile?
Which one is technically the latest and probably with the most recent updates? Does anybody know how they are different one from another? Different camera apps? I assume since they are rooted and deodexed I can install any one of them from custom recovery without any problems as long as I'm super cid, is that right?
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I'm not sure which one was released last but I do know that the Telus one is unbranded and I haven't had any problems with it at all, it's very stable, I recommend that one. That being said I believe there is something wrong with the one posted now as he requested a fresh nandroid to redo it. I gave him one, just waiting for him to have time to redo it and update the OP. If you're going to use that one then you may want to wait for him to update it.
I think the T-Mobile one has a different camera app I believe but the rest should be the same, afaik. Personally, I use the HD Camera Mod by NODOGT that Dark Nightmare modded for the Amaze and that works great.
As for being able to install any of these, you can. SuperCID is only necessary when you're flashing something to the phone in an "official" way such as through HBOOT or stock recovery. Even without SuperCID you'd be able to flash any of these zips because you flash them "unofficially" aka through custom recovery.
I can get back into recovery but ever since I've attempted to flash a costum rom such as Viper or Revolution it gets stuck in the splash screen.
I'm not sure whats going on but I can boot into AOKP. If someone can help me out with the appropriate steps to take to flash one of those roms OR to flash back to stock I'd really appreciate because I've been at this for a couple of hours now and my head is starting to hurt :/
You need to update your firmware to run a Sense 2.22 based ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54408500&postcount=9592
From the linked post:
The issues you will see without the new firmware include long boot times with no boot animations and some users on 9.1 reported wifi and bluetooth issues.
redpoint73 said:
You need to update your firmware to run a Sense 2.22 based ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54408500&postcount=9592
From the linked post:
The issues you will see without the new firmware include long boot times with no boot animations and some users on 9.1 reported wifi and bluetooth issues.
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I see you helping a lot people here redpoint so first of all thanks.
I just used the RUU.exe to return to at&t stock software number 1.58.502.1
I've read exactly what you said about being on Sense 2.22 but that's where I'm not sure what to do since AT&T hasn't release 4.4.3 yet and theres nothing for me to update to.
Do I have to S-off to obtain Sense 2.22? And also how difficult is it to S-ON? Again thanks so much.
afrojoc said:
I just used the RUU.exe to return to at&t stock software number 1.58.502.1
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Kind of did things the hard way, although you are back up and running. Now you will need to unlock the bootloader and install custom recovery again, to get back to where you were.
All you really needed to do was either restore your nandroid (you should always make one before flashing anything) or get a different ROM (Sense 1.xxx base) onto the phone and flash it.
Also, the phone was likely not really "stuck", just taking a REALLY LONG time to boot, like 10 minutes.
afrojoc said:
I've read exactly what you said about being on Sense 2.22 but that's where I'm not sure what to do since AT&T hasn't release 4.4.3 yet and theres nothing for me to update to.
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The post I linked previously includes the specific firmware package for US users, and a link to detailed instructions. 2.22.1540 is what you want to use, its pulled from the US Dev Edition OTA. While its not the "official AT&T" firmware, the DE is identical to the AT&T version in everything except AT&T branding (band support, etc.) and designed specifically for use on AT&T. Users here (including myself) can confirm it works seamlessly on the AT&T version.
2.22.1540 is also specifically advocated for use on the AT&T version in the following ROM post, along with great instruction (this is personally the one I used). Although you have to download the whole ROM, as the firmware is packed with it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-htc-one-m8/development/att-4-4-3-2-22-1540-3-debloated-sense-6-t2837365
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Do I have to S-off to obtain Sense 2.22?
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To update the firmware as I've described, yes. Reason being, the partitions that need to be updated by the firmware (radio, hboot, etc.) can't be modified without either S-off, or "official" update meant for your version.
The other option is to remain S-on and wait until AT&T releases the OTA. But who knows when that will be . . .
afrojoc said:
And also how difficult is it to S-ON?
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S-on isn't really necessary. As long as you understand the implications of s-off, its usually better to be s-off. More freedom, and more options to recover if you have issues.
Also, AT&T doesn't care about s-off in terms of warranty service. They only care about physical damage or water damage.
afrojoc said:
Again thanks so much. I see you helping a lot people here redpoint so first of all thanks
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No problem at all. I've benefited a lot from XDA, and its my way of contributing.
Q&A for AT&T Stock Backups, Recoveries, OTAs and Radio IMGs
Some developers prefer that questions remain separate from their main development thread to help keep things organized. Placing your question within this thread will increase its chances of being answered by a member of the community or by the developer.
Before posting, please use the forum search and read through the discussion thread for AT&T Stock Backups, Recoveries, OTAs and Radio IMGs. If you can't find an answer, post it here, being sure to give as much information as possible (firmware version, steps to reproduce, logcat if available) so that you can get help.
Thanks for understanding and for helping to keep XDA neat and tidy!
When i resturned to stock. I only flash the stock recovery at rom. And i dont the radio. What radio does? Do i still need to flash it?
Little explanations needed !!!
Hi guys,just joined this HUGE community where you can find almost everything you need for your satisfaction:good: !
But since i`m noobie would appreciate some assistance in explaining how to unlock my M8,and install Android Revolution HD ROM !!!
I spent like 5 hours yesterday reading all kind`a info about how,where,why etc ... and the more i read,the more confused i got
Things i got to find out about my M8 = *software statusfficial* *Locked* HBoot-3.19.0.0000 Radio-1.22.30306251.27G CidNum- HTC__Y13 Version Main - 3.33.401.6
So the things i`m clearly too dumb to understand is STEPS from A-Z ,to get Android Revolution HD over Original(full with crap )ROM !?!
Would appreciate if some smart developer could explain step by step what should i do first,and what last... should i get S-off first,or should i unlock it first,or make it bootable ...as i told, i read so many info ,and got rally confused about all that process :silly:
Sorry for my bad english ,and tnx in advance for all who cared to shine some knowledge in my darkness :angel:
GruziiC said:
Things i got to find out about my M8 = *software statusfficial* *Locked* HBoot-3.19.0.0000 Radio-1.22.30306251.27G CidNum- HTC__Y13 Version Main - 3.33.401.6
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This forum section is specifically for the AT&T version of the M8, which your phone is not.
You want to post here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help
But all you need to do to install ARHD on your phone is unlock the bootloader via HTCDev.com, install custom recovery and flash the ROM.
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xtiandrey said:
When i resturned to stock. I only flash the stock recovery at rom. And i dont the radio. What radio does? Do i still need to flash it?
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Its not clear what you are trying to do, or what your current configuration is. The radio is the software that makes your phone work on the cell network.
If you did not specifically flash the radio (s-off required) its still on some stock radio. Although it might not correspond to the software (main version or OS) version you are on, since its also not clear what software you are on.
Ok really stupid question...what does AT&T mean ...this forum is FULL with different abbreviations ,i got no clue what does half of them mean ... there should be made a topic for noobs like me with only explanation of abbreviations:fingers-crossed:
GruziiC said:
Ok really stupid question...what does AT&T mean ...this forum is FULL with different abbreviations ,i got no clue what does half of them mean ... there should be made a topic for noobs like me with only explanation of abbreviations:fingers-crossed:
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AT&T is a carrier in the US. If you didn't know what it meant, then you shouldn't have posted here.
If you don't know an abbreviation, than look it up. There are a variety of threads that already explain what you are asking about, or just Google for it. Here is one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52484527
It doesn't tell you what AT&T is, but it explains a great many other common acronyms and terms.
AT&T is a mobile carrier...
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Not an android term...just a mobile carrier network
where would i find the firmware for 4.4.4.? I tried downloading the android revolution custom rom 22.1 but i couldnt get any wifi after flashing.
didnt realize i had to update firmware(however when i received phone i was on 4.4.2 and i tried doing software update and was told up to date)
i was told go back to stock and take stock update but i never received one in the first place.
is there a way that i can flash 4.4.4. firmware now that im bootloader unlocked/rooted and s-off?
would i flash zip firmware then reflash android 22.1 or the other way around?
sorry for the noob questions but after searching for awhile i can say im honestly stuck without having to go back to 100 percent stock and hope i get an ota update
there is no att 4.4.4,if on an ATT variant,change your cid to BS_US001 and flash the 3.28.1540.5 ruu if you really want 4.4.4
nogaros4v8 said:
where would i find the firmware for 4.4.4.? I tried downloading the android revolution custom rom 22.1 but i couldnt get any wifi after flashing.
didnt realize i had to update firmware(however when i received phone i was on 4.4.2 and i tried doing software update and was told up to date)
i was told go back to stock and take stock update but i never received one in the first place.
is there a way that i can flash 4.4.4. firmware now that im bootloader unlocked/rooted and s-off?
would i flash zip firmware then reflash android 22.1 or the other way around?
sorry for the noob questions but after searching for awhile i can say im honestly stuck without having to go back to 100 percent stock and hope i get an ota update
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nogaros4v8 said:
where would i find the firmware for 4.4.4.? I tried downloading the android revolution custom rom 22.1 but i couldnt get any wifi after flashing.
didnt realize i had to update firmware(however when i received phone i was on 4.4.2 and i tried doing software update and was told up to date)
i was told go back to stock and take stock update but i never received one in the first place.
is there a way that i can flash 4.4.4. firmware now that im bootloader unlocked/rooted and s-off?
would i flash zip firmware then reflash android 22.1 or the other way around?
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This is discussed in a great many places. Euro firmware and instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696282
US Dev Edition firmware here (included with WNC's ROM): http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-htc-one-m8/development/att-4-4-3-2-22-1540-3-debloated-sense-6-t2837365
Assume you are on AT&T, since this forum section is specific to the AT&T version. Note that Euro ROMs may create some network issues on AT&T (most prominent of which is LTE issues with Google services). The best combo for AT&T is WNC's ROM and the matching firmware.
Wonders_Never_Cease said:
there is no att 4.4.4,if on an ATT variant,change your cid to BS_US001 and flash the 3.28.1540.5 ruu if you really want 4.4.4
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i guess thats where the confusion lies. Its not that i want 4.4.4. i thought i needed 4.4.4. to run the custom rom.
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redpoint73 said:
This is discussed in a great many places. Euro firmware and instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696282
US Dev Edition firmware here (included with WNC's ROM): http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-htc-one-m8/development/att-4-4-3-2-22-1540-3-debloated-sense-6-t2837365
Assume you are on AT&T, since this forum section is specific to the AT&T version. Note that Euro ROMs may create some network issues on AT&T (most prominent of which is LTE issues with Google services). The best combo for AT&T is WNC's ROM and the matching firmware.
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correct i followed those instructions and downloaded the latest firmware from that link and i still couldnt get wifi to work on the revolution 22.1 rom. i then followed the directions went s-off to try and find a firmware for me to run the rom and couldnt get anything to work.
Yes i am on att. currently 4.4.2 rooted with s-off running twrp as my customer recovery.
nogaros4v8 said:
correct i followed those instructions and downloaded the latest firmware from that link and i still couldnt get wifi to work on the revolution 22.1 rom. i then followed the directions went s-off to try and find a firmware for me to run the rom and couldnt get anything to work.
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What did you try to flash ("couldn't get anything to work" doesn't' tell us a thing)? And what was the result?
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What did you try to flash ("couldn't get anything to work" doesn't' tell us a thing)? And what was the result?
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your right i should be more specific. i went under the firmware section for the revolution rom and downloaded the firmware (3.32.531.2.zip). Now learning that this is euro rom and not att specific rom i guess the firmware i installed had nothing to do with att. the result didnt change. it was as if i flashed the rom without the firmware again. everything worked fine just no wifi. Before doing any of that i did a backup with twrp with just stock settings. right now im rooted and s-off. Looking into the rom you suggested and reading before i do anything. Its quite confusing this go around for me not too sure why.
appreciate everyones help though ! :good:
Backup your files [email protected] pics music etc,change cid and run the 3.28.1540.5 ruu,this is the same device(att variant) as us developer edition,will put you to latest compatable firmware and enable you to run any 4.4.4 builds out.
nogaros4v8 said:
your right i should be more specific. i went under the firmware section for the revolution rom and downloaded the firmware (3.32.531.2.zip). Now learning that this is euro rom and not att specific rom i guess the firmware i installed had nothing to do with att. the result didnt change. it was as if i flashed the rom without the firmware again. everything worked fine just no wifi. Before doing any of that i did a backup with twrp with just stock settings. right now im rooted and s-off. Looking into the rom you suggested and reading before i do anything. Its quite confusing this go around for me not too sure why.
appreciate everyones help though ! :good:
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your right i should be more specific. i went under the firmware section for the revolution rom and downloaded the firmware (3.32.531.2.zip). Now learning that this is euro rom and not att specific rom i guess the firmware i installed had nothing to do with att. the result didnt change. it was as if i flashed the rom without the firmware again. everything worked fine just no wifi. Before doing any of that i did a backup with twrp with just stock settings. right now im rooted and s-off. Looking into the rom you suggested and reading before i do anything. Its quite confusing this go around for me not too sure why.
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Did you flash the firmware with fastboot, following the instructions from the first link I supplied?
I think you are doing something wrong, which is probably why WNC is suggesting the RUU (which is a executable, and pretty much self-running).
Wonders_Never_Cease said:
Backup your files [email protected] pics music etc,change cid and run the 3.28.1540.5 ruu,this is the same device(att variant) as us developer edition,will put you to latest compatable firmware and enable you to run any 4.4.4 builds out.
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just realized you wrote the rom that was suggested lol. I think im going to go that route instead. Not sure how to change a CID but i will def read up on it. i noticed your rom says it doesnt need to be changed however. thanks for the support
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Did you flash the firmware with fastboot, following the instructions from the first link I supplied?
I think you are doing something wrong, which is probably why WNC is suggesting the RUU (which is a executable, and pretty much self-running).
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yes i flashed the firmware with fastboot. i read both those posts before attempting even watched a few vids to make sure i did everything correct. However i think i am just going to go with WNC rom. i honestly had no idea there were euro roms and att specific roms. I figured everything in the att section was att specific. live and learn
nogaros4v8 said:
yes i flashed the firmware with fastboot. i read both those posts before attempting even watched a few vids to make sure i did everything correct. However i think i am just going to go with WNC rom. i honestly had no idea there were euro roms and att specific roms. I figured everything in the att section was att specific. live and learn
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What is your current hboot and radio numbers (both are displayed in bootloader).
Also, you often have to flash the firmware zip twice in order for all the modules to install.
Connect phone to computer with fastboot in power settings turned off, open a command prompt navigate to your adb/fastboot location and run adb reboot bootloader,once phone reboots it will connect to fastbootusb ,once this is established run this command fastboot oem writecid BS_US001then run fastboot reboot-bootloader,once this is done can run the ruu from fastboot connection.
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just realized you wrote the rom that was suggested lol. I think im going to go that route instead. Not sure how to change a CID but i will def read up on it. i noticed your rom says it doesnt need to be changed however. thanks for the support
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yes i flashed the firmware with fastboot. i read both those posts before attempting even watched a few vids to make sure i did everything correct. However i think i am just going to go with WNC rom. i honestly had no idea there were euro roms and att specific roms. I figured everything in the att section was att specific. live and learn
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What is your current hboot and radio numbers (both are displayed in bootloader).
Also, you often have to flash the firmware zip twice in order for all the modules to install.
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hboot- 3.19.0.000
radio 1.22.21331147a1.296
yea i read that it will fail sometimes the first time and to just run the process again.
nogaros4v8 said:
hboot- 3.19.0.000
radio 1.22.21331147a1.296
yea i read that it will fail sometimes the first time and to just run the process again.
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The hboot and radio numbers indicate you are on the latest firmware. If you did in fact flash the firmware twice, I would be confidant the firmware is all properly installed. I would try either:
1) Flash the desired ROM again after wiping data, cache and Dalvik
2) RUU as WNC suggests
3) Try WNC's ROM with corresponding firmware
I have an HTC One M8 AT&T Branded but it has 4.4.2 on it and i wanna flash viperrom 3.2.1 but it requires androids 4.4.4 software. im S-ON, 3.16 Bootloader with 1.58.502.1 Software number. Baseband Version is 1.16.21331931.LA11G_20.31A.4145.02L. im just looking to Update from 4.4.2 to 4.4.4 but i cant seem to find out how. Any help would be great.
Perfect.
Unlock your bootlooader if you haven't already, fastboot flash recovery (TWRP/PHILZ),root using the chosen custom recovery,make a backup before or after root.
Go here http://theroot.ninja/ for Sunshine
S-OFF cause that's what your going to need to update as far as 4.4.4
Orrrr just wait a few days for the ATT 4.4.4 build to be released (ETA 29th) and then youll have 4.4.4 without having to do anything.
Wonders_Never_Cease said:
Orrrr just wait a few days for the ATT 4.4.4 build to be released (ETA 29th) and then youll have 4.4.4 without having to do anything.
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That's a better idea for sure.
I haven't noticed if Sunshine has an update that works with 4.4.4 yet.
Are you S-OFF ?
What are the advantages/disadvantages of S-OFF so the OP knows what he might be missing.
Do you know when the Sunshine update will be?
Yup,no [email protected],[email protected],there are plenty of posts about advantages and disadvantages...my point of view is simple,it is not needed for the novice,ive seen too many mess things due to lack of knowledge. My usage of it is for switching between att and developer ROM's to get latest updates. Outside of that I dont mess with conversions,to risky for a 6-700 device. My advice is stick to htc dev unlocked bootloader and wait for official update.
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That's a better idea for sure.
I haven't noticed if Sunshine has an update that works with 4.4.4 yet.
Are you S-OFF ?
What are the advantages/disadvantages of S-OFF so the OP knows what he might be missing.
Do you know when the Sunshine update will be?
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Wonders_Never_Cease said:
Yup,no [email protected],[email protected],there are plenty of posts about advantages and disadvantages...my point of view is simple,it is not needed for the novice,ive seen too many mess things due to lack of knowledge. My usage of it is for switching between att and developer ROM's to get latest updates. Outside of that I dont mess with conversions,to risky for a 6-700 device. My advice is stick to htc dev unlocked bootloader and wait for official update.
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Cool thank you
Im not S-OFF but hell ill wait for the 29th to roll around and see if i have an update. Can you link me to the info stating its around the 29th?
darkninja908 said:
Im not S-OFF but hell ill wait for the 29th to roll around and see if i have an update. Can you link me to the info stating its around the 29th?
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I didn't Google for to long but I haven't found concrete links that state the exact date .how many times have we been promised a date and watch it pass by anyways.
May I ask if you've modified any other device before this one?
I'm not trying to push,but S-OFF might be in your future and will not halt an OTA from installing.
The version your on is easily exploitable using "Sunshine" unless you take the soon to be 4.4.4 update.
Nobody knows when Sunshine will have an update even with the team working on it as we speak.
Wont be much on Google @date,came from somewhere else. And nothing is ever "concrete" with software,especially with carrier branded software.
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I didn't Google for to long but I haven't found concrete links that state the exact date .how many times have we been promised a date and watch it pass by anyways.
May I ask if you've modified any other device before this one?
I'm not trying to push,but S-OFF might be in your future and will not halt an OTA from installing.
The version your on is easily exploitable using "Sunshine" unless you take the soon to be 4.4.4 update.
Nobody knows when Sunshine will have an update even with the team working on it as we speak.
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jball said:
I didn't Google for to long but I haven't found concrete links that state the exact date .how many times have we been promised a date and watch it pass by anyways.
May I ask if you've modified any other device before this one?
I'm not trying to push,but S-OFF might be in your future and will not halt an OTA from installing.
The version your on is easily exploitable using "Sunshine" unless you take the soon to be 4.4.4 update.
Nobody knows when Sunshine will have an update even with the team working on it as we speak.
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I have Rooted, and flashed multiple ROMS to my old M7 before. Nothing crazy.
I as well have the same build, unlocked bootloader, flashed custom recovery. Will I have to return to stock recovery using 1.58.502.1 RUU and to get the OTA update to 4.4.4??
I'm trying to get the latest Android Revolution ROM for 4.4.4 but realized I was in a bit of a pickle. I'd like to take the path of least resistance on this one - any advice would be super appreciated. Thanks!
pmoser16 said:
I as well have the same build, unlocked bootloader, flashed custom recovery. Will I have to return to stock recovery using 1.58.502.1 RUU and to get the OTA update to 4.4.4??
I'm trying to get the latest Android Revolution ROM for 4.4.4 but realized I was in a bit of a pickle. I'd like to take the path of least resistance on this one - any advice would be super appreciated. Thanks!
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I'd say wait till tomorrow to see if an OTA update will roll out.
Or if you just can't wait for the ability to flash what you desire than I would go S-OFF and flash a non At&t firmware that you need to allow a smooth function of mentioned ROM.
Im restoring back to default AT&T ROM and such and will post weather the update has been pushed or not. i sure hope it has
**Update** Still no update, i got the " Current Software is up to date, You may check again in 23 Hours 59 Mintues.
darkninja908 said:
Im restoring back to default AT&T ROM and such and will post weather the update has been pushed or not. i sure hope it has
**Update** Still no update, i got the " Current Software is up to date, You may check again in 23 Hours 59 Mintues.
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You can check as many times as you like by setting your time manually ahead and your phone/device won't know the difference.
Check as many times as you like but it will remain the same,you should get a notification when it's time
So if you don't have s-off you can't update to 4.44 Sense ROMS with AT&T? I'm on Slim Rom and sound quality stinks. I want the new Android Revolution but i've read wi-fi and such doesn't work. Clarification plz?
war eagle said:
So if you don't have s-off you can't update to 4.44 Sense ROMS with AT&T? I'm on Slim Rom and sound quality stinks. I want the new Android Revolution but i've read wi-fi and such doesn't work. Clarification plz?
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Correct .
S-OFF allows you to change your CID witch will allow you to ruu Dev Edition 4.4.4 so everything runs smoothly
I've not looked on this thread in a while. I am S-off and unlocked and my cid is 11111111 but I have never updated firmware so that I can run a 4.4.4 rom. Is it correct that I flash a RUU (guess it's not called flashing when it comes to a RUU). How do I know which RUU to post - I found this one here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2757462 (http://dl3.htc.com/application/RUU_...G_20.31A.4145.02L_release_368350_signed_2.exe)
Will I loose root or anything (other than wiping my data) when running the ruu.
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Correct .
S-OFF allows you to change your CID witch will allow you to ruu Dev Edition 4.4.4 so everything runs smoothly
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karatche said:
I've not looked on this thread in a while. I am S-off and unlocked and my cid is 11111111 but I have never updated firmware so that I can run a 4.4.4 rom. Is it correct that I flash a RUU (guess it's not called flashing when it comes to a RUU). How do I know which RUU to post - I found this one here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2757462 (http://dl3.htc.com/application/RUU_...G_20.31A.4145.02L_release_368350_signed_2.exe)
Will I loose root or anything (other than wiping my data) when running the ruu.
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I'll just say that if it's a stock ruu than it's most likely without root and it will wipe as if it came out of the box.if its a full ruu than it will come with the updated firmware as well witch should allow you to flash 4.4.4 Roms and still run smoothly.
What I did around 5:00am this morning was restore my Dev edition backup I had along with the stock recovery so I could take the Dev edition lollipop official update and now I have lollipop firmware to use with my stock GPE 5.0.1 lollipop ROM/backup .
Sweetness
karatche said:
I've not looked on this thread in a while. I am S-off and unlocked and my cid is 11111111 but I have never updated firmware so that I can run a 4.4.4 rom. Is it correct that I flash a RUU (guess it's not called flashing when it comes to a RUU). How do I know which RUU to post - I found this one here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2757462 (http://dl3.htc.com/application/RUU_...G_20.31A.4145.02L_release_368350_signed_2.exe)
Will I loose root or anything (other than wiping my data) when running the ruu.
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Yes, running/flashing the 4.4.4 Dev Edition RUU will update you to that appropriate firmware. But, what you linked is not Dev Edition, its a stock AT&T RUU. And its not 4.4.4 either, its 4.4.2, which is probably where you already are.
What you want is the 3.28.1540 RUU linked here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/development/ruu-m8-developer-edition-sense-1-54-t2884777
RUU will wipe the phone, install stock ROM (meaning root will be lost) and stock recovery.
But I also think its overkill to run an RUU just to update firmware, if that is the intent. My suggestion is to just run the firmware linked in the following post (which also has great instructions for doing so): http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-htc-one-m8/development/att-4-4-3-2-22-1540-3-debloated-sense-6-t2837365
The above method shouldn't overwrite the current ROM and user data. But backup anything important before flashing firmware, just in case.
Side note, "flash" is a fairly generic term, and as the RUU flashes stock ROM among other things, the term "flash" is appropriate IMO.
So can I just load the firmware file and flash thru fastboot? Is it This one?
3.28.1540.5 Firmware only unmodified (Latest 4.4.4 Update,S-OFF REQUIRED)
http://goo.gl/tyhRRZ
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Yes, running/flashing the 4.4.4 Dev Edition RUU will update you to that appropriate firmware. But, what you linked is not Dev Edition, its a stock AT&T RUU. And its not 4.4.4 either, its 4.4.2, which is probably where you already are.
What you want is the 3.28.1540 RUU linked here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/development/ruu-m8-developer-edition-sense-1-54-t2884777
RUU will wipe the phone, install stock ROM (meaning root will be lost) and stock recovery.
But I also think its overkill to run an RUU just to update firmware, if that is the intent. My suggestion is to just run the firmware linked in the following post (which also has great instructions for doing so): http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-htc-one-m8/development/att-4-4-3-2-22-1540-3-debloated-sense-6-t2837365
The above method shouldn't overwrite the current ROM and user data. But backup anything important before flashing firmware, just in case.
Side note, "flash" is a fairly generic term, and as the RUU flashes stock ROM among other things, the term "flash" is appropriate IMO.
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i wanna get an s-off with sunshine and install arhd rom after but my firmware isnt up to date so i was told to get a stock rom and update there.
Any suggestions on where i start and how to do it please?
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dimakiller3 said:
i wanna get an s-off with sunshine and install arhd rom after but my firmware isnt up to date so i was told to get a stock rom and update there.
Any suggestions on where i start and how to do it please?
Thanks
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I can't make sense of your post so I can't help you. Maybe you could reword what your trying to do because firmware has nothing to do with a stock ROM.
basically i installed a new custom rom ARHD and my wifi doesnt work there. After searching on the web apparently it's a firmware problem. I was told that if i install a stock rom and update the firmware there and reinstall the ARHD again my wifi will work.
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basically i installed a new custom rom ARHD and my wifi doesnt work there. After searching on the web apparently it's a firmware problem. I was told that if i install a stock rom and update the firmware there and reinstall the ARHD again my wifi will work.
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OK so you need the latest firmware are you S-Off? If so You need to download your device latest firmware an fastboot it. I would try that before I reflashed ROM..if you still don't have WiFi then I would a restore a stock backup you should have made or go to the development section an find an flash a stock rom
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basically i installed a new custom rom ARHD and my wifi doesnt work there. After searching on the web apparently it's a firmware problem. I was told that if i install a stock rom and update the firmware there and reinstall the ARHD again my wifi will work.
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No, for the AT&T version that actually will not work. OTA will only update you to 4.4.4, and current ARHD is 5.0 (assume current Lollipop based ARHD is what you want).
Further, if you update to 4.4.4 OTA, this will break sunshine, and you won't be able to get s-off. So you will be essentially stuck on 4.4.4 firmware until AT&T releases Lollipop.
If you want to run Lollipop now (and any current ROM based on it, like ARHD) my advice is to s-off now. Then update to LP firmware manually.
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No, for the AT&T version that actually will not work. OTA will only update you to 4.4.4, and current ARHD is 5.0 (assume current Lollipop based ARHD is what you want).
Further, if you update to 4.4.4 OTA, this will break sunshine, and you won't be able to get s-off. So you will be essentially stuck on 4.4.4 firmware until AT&T releases Lollipop.
If you want to run Lollipop now (and any current ROM based on it, like ARHD) my advice is to s-off now. Then update to LP firmware manually.
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I have 4.4.4 and don't know the firmware number (because of the known bug in a previous version of TWRP).
You've probably described why I can't get S-Off with Sunshine to flash the latest AT&T rom so I can know my firmware number.
I need to know it so I can flash stock backup & recovery and then viper.
Any recommendations? My thanks in advance!
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I have 4.4.4 and don't know the firmware number (because of the known bug in a previous version of TWRP).
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Look at your hboot number in bootloader.
3.16 = 1.x software (Android 4.4.2)
3.17 = 2.x (4.4.3)
3.19 = 3.x (4.4.4)
Lollipop (Android 5.0) also uses hboot 3.19. But as already mentioned, AT&T hasn't released an offiicial LP update yet. So this can't be the case for you.
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You've probably described why I can't get S-Off with Sunshine to flash the latest AT&T rom so I can know my firmware number.
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If you are hboot 3.19, sunshine won't work. Any earlier hboot, and it should work. If you updated to 4.4.4 by official means (OTA or RUU) then you have hboot 3.19, and sunshine won't work.
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I need to know it so I can flash stock backup & recovery and then viper.
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I don't understand what you hope to accomplish by flashing stock back and recovery. Neither will affect your firmware.
If you want to run any Lollipop based ROM (including current Viper) you need to update firmware, and on the AT&T device that means you need s-off. At least until AT&T releases LP officially.
So no, what you suggested won't work.
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I don't understand what you hope to accomplish by flashing stock back and recovery. Neither will affect your firmware.
If you want to run any Lollipop based ROM (including current Viper) you need to update firmware, and on the AT&T device that means you need s-off. At least until AT&T releases LP officially.
So no, what you suggested won't work.
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What I'm trying to do is simply what is described on this page: http://venomroms.com/viperonem8_3-0-0-requirements/
Am I misunderstanding it? I also felt there's something odd there - or, at least, I don't understand WHY flashing the stock back-up and recovery would be necessary to flash Viper. But isn't that what it says?
I would LOVE to understand the process - what's described in that process - better!
Any guidance will be greatly appreciated.
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What I'm trying to do is simply what is described on this page: http://venomroms.com/viperonem8_3-0-0-requirements/
Am I misunderstanding it? I also felt there's something odd there - or, at least, I don't understand WHY flashing the stock back-up and recovery would be necessary to flash Viper. But isn't that what it says?
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You're missing a key step(s): its restore stock ROM and stock recovery for the purpose of then updating via OTA. Reason for this, is that the OTA will update your firmware (for most carriers, that means updating firmware to Lollipop).
This won't work for you (having the AT&T version), since you appear to already be on the most current AT&T OTA (4.4.4). That means you are on KitKat firmware, but need Lollipop firmware to run any LP based Sense ROMs.
Also note that the page you linked is outdated, as it refers to 4.4.4, since that was what ViperOne was based on at the time (but its been updated to LP for a while now).
I have just read that sunshine has been updated to work on 4.4.4. I think this has literally happened just on the last day or so. So your options are to sunshine s-off and update your firmware. Or else wait for AT&T to release LP, and update by official OTA or RUU.
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You're missing a key step(s): its restore stock ROM and stock recovery for the purpose of then updating via OTA. Reason for this, is that the OTA will update your firmware (for most carriers, that means updating firmware to Lollipop).
This won't work for you (having the AT&T version), since you appear to already be on the most current AT&T OTA (4.4.4). That means you are on KitKat firmware, but need Lollipop firmware to run any LP based Sense ROMs.
Also note that the page you linked is outdated, as it refers to 4.4.4, since that was what ViperOne was based on at the time (but its been updated to LP for a while now).
I have just read that sunshine has been updated to work on 4.4.4. I think this has literally happened just on the last day or so. So your options are to sunshine s-off and update your firmware. Or else wait for AT&T to release LP, and update by official OTA or RUU.
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Redpoint, thanks! As posted on the other site, the new Sunshine option worked perfectly - I now have S-Off. Very, very cool.
So I'm on to your option one - update firmware so I can get viper on the device. Is there a recommended firmware update? How would I find this myself the next time?
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So I'm on to your option one - update firmware so I can get viper on the device. Is there a recommended firmware update? How would I find this myself the next time?
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The "right" firmware is a tricky question. I'd start with the 4.16.1540 firmware posted along with the ROM here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-htc-one-m8/development/att-4-4-3-2-22-1540-3-debloated-sense-6-t2837365
This is US Dev Edition firmware, which is specifically intended for AT&T's network.
Now whether it plays well with Viper or ARHD, is another question. Or whether those ROMs play well on AT&T's network is also another complicated question. AT&T does some annoyingly unique things to their network, that doesn't always play well with the "international" based ROMs. In particular, AT&T's LTE seems to be playing havoc on some "international" ROMs; possibly due to AT&T beginning implementation of HD Voice (Voice over LTE or VoLTE).
Trial and error is the best you can do. Start with the 1540 firmware I suggested, and your desired ROM, and see how it goes. But WiFi will be fixed, I can tell you that.
Also, the ROM included on the link I provided is intended specifically for use on AT&T (one of the few current ROMs that is). So if you want a LP ROM that will work seamlessly on AT&T's network, flash WNC's ROM and the 1540 firmware.
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The "right" firmware is a tricky question. I'd start with the 4.16.1540 firmware posted along with the ROM here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-htc-one-m8/development/att-4-4-3-2-22-1540-3-debloated-sense-6-t2837365
This is US Dev Edition firmware, which is specifically intended for AT&T's network.
Now whether it plays well with Viper or ARHD, is another question. Or whether those ROMs play well on AT&T's network is also another complicated question. AT&T does some annoyingly unique things to their network, that doesn't always play well with the "international" based ROMs. In particular, AT&T's LTE seems to be playing havoc on some "international" ROMs; possibly due to AT&T beginning implementation of HD Voice (Voice over LTE or VoLTE).
Trial and error is the best you can do. Start with the 1540 firmware I suggested, and your desired ROM, and see how it goes. But WiFi will be fixed, I can tell you that.
Also, the ROM included on the link I provided is intended specifically for use on AT&T (one of the few current ROMs that is). So if you want a LP ROM that will work seamlessly on AT&T's network, flash WNC's ROM and the 1540 firmware.
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Perfect, that's all helpful and good to know.
For full disclosure: I'm on T-Mobile; it's the same network, I believe, so that probably doesn't change anything, but I mention it just in case.
So the process I'm planning to do it:
1.) Flash the ATT_4_16_1540_8_M8_Lollipop_Firmware and ROM
http://goo.gl/iumj9r
2.) Flash the latest Viper ROM.
3.) If it gives me trouble, flash firmware & from 1., above, to go back to that.
Does that sound right?
Also, do people restore s-on when they have their desired setup, or just leave the phone S-off?
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For full disclosure: I'm on T-Mobile; it's the same network, I believe, so that probably doesn't change anything, but I mention it just in case.
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T-Mobile and AT&T are not even remotely the same network. I know for a fact, the 1540 firmware I previously suggested (thinking you were on AT&T) does not include the AWS band that T-Mobile most commonly uses for 3G. And T-Mobile uses some different bands for LTE than AT&T.
T-Mobile has deployed 1900 MHz 3G band in select markets, in hopes of luring AT&T users (without having to swap devices). But only in certain cities.
Its best you flash T-Mobile firmware, for use on T-Mobile's network.
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Also, do people restore s-on when they have their desired setup, or just leave the phone S-off?
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Typically, no. In fact, if you ever want to s-off again, I believe you have to pay the $25 for sunshine again.
For the most part, there is no real downside to staying s-off, in my opinion. Just be careful that you only flash anything meant specifically for the M8 (and the GSM version, at that, nothing for the CDMA). As s-off means many checks are bypassed, and you can accidentally flash something meant for another device that bricks the phone, if you are careless. But always be careful about what you flash, and staying s-off is fine.
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T-Mobile and AT&T are not even remotely the same network. I know for a fact, the 1540 firmware I previously suggested (thinking you were on AT&T) does not include the AWS band that T-Mobile most commonly uses for 3G. And T-Mobile uses some different bands for LTE than AT&T.
T-Mobile has deployed 1900 MHz 3G band in select markets, in hopes of luring AT&T users (without having to swap devices). But only in certain cities.
Its best you flash T-Mobile firmware, for use on T-Mobile's network.
Typically, no. In fact, if you ever want to s-off again, I believe you have to pay the $25 for sunshine again.
For the most part, there is no real downside to staying s-off, in my opinion. Just be careful that you only flash anything meant specifically for the M8 (and the GSM version, at that, nothing for the CDMA). As s-off means many checks are bypassed, and you can accidentally flash something meant for another device that bricks the phone, if you are careless. But always be careful about what you flash, and staying s-off is fine.
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Understood. Is there a similar link to recommended firmware for T-Mobile?
And then the main thing - is the process I suggest right? 1.) Flash new LP firmware; 2.) Flash the latest viper ROM; 3.) If I have trouble with viper that I can't solve, flash a ROM made for T-Mobile. Does that sound right? If so, i just need to determine the best firmware choice... and what are criteria might I use for that?
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Understood. Is there a similar link to recommended firmware for T-Mobile?
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I can't actually find the Lollipop T-Mobile US firmware at first glance. The firmware collection is below (with instructions how to flash). But if you go to the firmware collection link (531 folder under HTC M8 is for T-Mobile) it only has 3.x firmware (Android 4.4.4):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696282
I'll look some more, but you can search as well.
Now, if I understand you have the AT&T version (please confirm)? If so, flashing T-Mobile firmware (once we find it) is a little more complicated than flashing AT&T firmware on an AT&T device. You will need to change your CID and MID to T-Mobile's, in order to flash the T-Mobile firmware.
The following guide shows how to change the CID and MID. But you will need to find the T-Mobile US CID. I don't know if off hand (or where to find it quickly), so you might do your own research on that one. Keeping in mind that T-Mobile is also a carrier in Europe, so make sure is the T-Mobile US CID.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/general/change-wwe-m8-to-dev-edition-ota-t2826567
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And then the main thing - is the process I suggest right? 1.) Flash new LP firmware; 2.) Flash the latest viper ROM; 3.) If I have trouble with viper that I can't solve, flash a ROM made for T-Mobile. Does that sound right? If so, i just need to determine the best firmware choice... and what are criteria might I use for that?
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I don't think T-Mobile is nearly as troublesome as AT&T (although you might check the T-Mobile M8 forum section on that, or the Viper thread). I have a feeling that once you are on the T-Mobile firmware, and flash Viper, you will be fine.
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I can't actually find the Lollipop T-Mobile US firmware at first glance. The firmware collection is below (with instructions how to flash). But if you go to the firmware collection link (531 folder under HTC M8 is for T-Mobile) it only has 3.x firmware (Android 4.4.4):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696282
I'll look some more, but you can search as well.
Now, if I understand you have the AT&T version (please confirm)? If so, flashing T-Mobile firmware (once we find it) is a little more complicated than flashing AT&T firmware on an AT&T device. You will need to change your CID and MID to T-Mobile's, in order to flash the T-Mobile firmware.
The following guide shows how to change the CID and MID. But you will need to find the T-Mobile US CID. I don't know if off hand (or where to find it quickly), so you might do your own research on that one. Keeping in mind that T-Mobile is also a carrier in Europe, so make sure is the T-Mobile US CID.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/general/change-wwe-m8-to-dev-edition-ota-t2826567
I don't think T-Mobile is nearly as troublesome as AT&T (although you might check the T-Mobile M8 forum section on that, or the Viper thread). I have a feeling that once you are on the T-Mobile firmware, and flash Viper, you will be fine.
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Confirming: I am using T-Mobile as the carrier, but the device was made for AT&T.
Is this what we're looking for? http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-one-m8-t-mobile/news/
And, if so... as I'm S-off, I don't need to go through the stock ROM/stock recovery steps, and there's also no need to re-lock, RIGHT? I'd like to be as sure as possible that I'm doing the right steps in the right order.
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Is this what we're looking for? http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-one-m8-t-mobile/news/
And, if so... as I'm S-off, I don't need to go through the stock ROM/stock recovery steps, and there's also no need to re-lock, RIGHT? I'd like to be as sure as possible that I'm doing the right steps in the right order.
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You are correct. RUU will give you a complete stock T-Mobile image, not just the firmware you want, but also stock T-Mobile Lollipop ROM, stock recovery, etc. Its a bit of a nuclear option, if the main intent is to just update firmware and install Viper. But it will get the job done.
Also correct that there is no need to relock bootloader to RUU, since you are s-off. But you need to change to T-Mobile CID and MID to run the RUU.
What you will have after changing CID/MID and running the T-Mobile RUU is essentially a T-Mobile M8, in everything except the stupid AT&T logo on back of the phone!
If you want to install a custom ROM after that, just flash TWRP back onto the phone, and flash the desired ROM.
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You are correct. RUU will give you a complete stock T-Mobile image, not just the firmware you want, but also stock T-Mobile Lollipop ROM, stock recovery, etc. Its a bit of a nuclear option, if the main intent is to just update firmware and install Viper. But it will get the job done.
Also correct that there is no need to relock bootloader to RUU, since you are s-off. But you need to change to T-Mobile CID and MID to run the RUU.
What you will have after changing CID/MID and running the T-Mobile RUU is essentially a T-Mobile M8, in everything except the stupid AT&T logo on back of the phone!
If you want to install a custom ROM after that, just flash TWRP back onto the phone, and flash the desired ROM.
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OK... so I think this makes sense. Is this the process, then?
1.) I change to T-Mobile CID and MID
2.) Then... to run the RUU, do I need to be in fastboot? Just have the phone plugged in? Run it from the fastboot directory? Put it in the phone memory?
I'd be running THIS, I gather: RUU_M8_[email protected]41216A_40.34.C35006.02_F_release_407726_signed_2.exe
Wait... that can't be right, given that the name includes "ATT" and "Cingular". I suppose they mean I have to find it myself... here? http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-one-t-mobile/news/ Yes, the download at the end of this page, right? And it won't brick the phone so long as I'm S-off...
...does that seem right?
3.) Then I flash VIPER over that. If I have any problems with VIPER, I should be able to run this RUU again? Is that the best approach, do you think?
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Two additional things:
First, HTC (not surprisingly) refuses to say whether the RUU will work, even with S-off.
Second, a note from the chat, which I post for common interest here:
ME: T-Mobile and AT&T are the same, physically, right? Only SOFTWARE differences, right? Not hardware differences, right?
HTC Agent: Almost everything is the same. But the frequencies of the antenna are different.Don't know whether this affects our process here, but thought it might be interesting.
Also, after the RUU I'd be S-Off, but locked? Unlock again? Not that that should be difficult...
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OK... so I think this makes sense. Is this the process, then?
1.) I change to T-Mobile CID and MID
2.) Then... to run the RUU, do I need to be in fastboot? Just have the phone plugged in? Run it from the fastboot directory? Put it in the phone memory?
I'd be running THIS, I gather: RUU_M8_[email protected]41216A_40.34.C35006.02_F_release_407726_signed_2.exe
Wait... that can't be right, given that the name includes "ATT" and "Cingular". I suppose they mean I have to find it myself... here? http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-one-t-mobile/news/ Yes, the download at the end of this page, right? And it won't brick the phone so long as I'm S-off...
...does that seem right?
3.) Then I flash VIPER over that. If I have any problems with VIPER, I should be able to run this RUU again? Is that the best approach, do you think?
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1) Correct
2) Normally, you just have the phone booted; and the RUU will reboot the phone to fastboot automatically. There are a few instances where some folk have to put the phone into fastboot mode manually. But it will normally work the way the instructions tell you.
Run the RUU executable from your PC. It doesn't matter where the file is located.
Use the RUU linked at the bottom of the HTC support page for the T-Mobile version.
3) After RUU, you will need to flash TWRP again; as RUU write stock recovery over whatever was there before (TWRP in your case). After flashing TWRP, then you can flash Viper.
Yes, if Viper give you trouble you can always use the RUU again.
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Two additional things:
First, HTC (not surprisingly) refuses to say whether the RUU will work, even with S-off.
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They won't say that the T-Mobile RUU will run on the AT&T version, if that is what you asked them. HTC doesn't want you "converting" the device from one carrier version to another; since it contrary to what the carriers want.
Similarly, they won't want to acknowledge s-off since they don't like the mod community hacking/exploiting s-off in the first place.
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Second, a note from the chat, which I post for common interest here:
ME: T-Mobile and AT&T are the same, physically, right? Only SOFTWARE differences, right? Not hardware differences, right?
HTC Agent: Almost everything is the same. But the frequencies of the antenna are different.Don't know whether this affects our process here, but thought it might be interesting.
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I think that agent is simply wrong here. Snapdragon 801, band support is software based, for all but CDMA bands (which require different hardware).
If you search the forums, I'm pretty certain there are other users on these forums that have done exactly what you are proposing: converting the AT&T version to T-Mobile. I may have even helped one or 2 users do it.