If Sunshine is the only way to achieve S-OFF, But my device isn't supported does this mean i just have to cry about my S-ON One M8?
If you are that disappointed then yes cry all you like ! If that's a disappointment you will cry about i wonder what you will do when you get a real disappointment in life ?!
They are working on a update maybe that will cheer you up
Araytha said:
If Sunshine is the only way to achieve S-OFF, But my device isn't supported does this mean i just have to cry about my S-ON One M8?
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Just so you know, The HTC One M7 was out for nearly 6 months without S-Off and it never stopped the developers form creating dozens of Roms and the development of the phone went on without any problems. All S-Off is really needed for is converting a phone to a different branding or carrier. Or to downgrade firmware. In most cases the phone will function and update just fine without s-off. All you need is an unlocked bootloader and custom recovery to enjoy most of the custom roms available to this device.
clsA said:
Just so you know, The HTC One M7 was out for nearly 6 months without S-Off and it never stopped the developers form creating dozens of Roms and the development of the phone went on without any problems. All S-Off is really needed for is converting a phone to a different branding or carrier. Or to downgrade firmware. In most cases the phone will function and update just fine without s-off. All you need is an unlocked bootloader and custom recovery to enjoy most of the custom roms available to this device.
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That was the main thing I needed, a new carrier. I'm sure it will happen eventually for my version just a matter of waiting for it!
already unlocked bootloader with custom recovery, running SlimKat atm, just the carrier issue.
Araytha said:
That was the main thing I needed, a new carrier. I'm sure it will happen eventually for my version just a matter of waiting for it!
already unlocked bootloader with custom recovery, running SlimKat atm, just the carrier issue.
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What is the phone not doing on your current carrier that you think a firmware / CID MID change will fix ?
Maybe he means SIM unlock it ?
clsA said:
What is the phone not doing on your current carrier that you think a firmware / CID MID change will fix ?
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Not updating fast enough and he rather wants an unlocked WWE International, WWE Asia, Developer Edition for faster updates? :cyclops:
Mr Hofs said:
Maybe he means SIM unlock it ?
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Exactly what I want, but also just want a fully unblocked M8. Prefer to have no restrictions what so ever.
Araytha said:
Exactly what I want, but also just want a fully unblocked M8. Prefer to have no restrictions what so ever.
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I have the Sim unlocked Developers Edition so I'm not sure whats needed for that. But yeah S-Off is nice even at $25. I hope they get it updated for you soon.
clsA said:
I have the Sim unlocked Developers Edition so I'm not sure whats needed for that. But yeah S-Off is nice even at $25. I hope they get it updated for you soon.
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Definitely worth it. No Issues paying for s-off. Hope they are working hard lay
I don't know what you're talking about that it won't work? FYI I'm running Viper Rom 3.2.1 and my device is supported. Or did you mean that you already bought the license and your phone says that it's still s-on?
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talpes said:
I don't know what you're talking about that it won't work? FYI I'm running Viper Rom 3.2.1 and my device is supported. Or did you mean that you already bought the license and your phone says that it's still s-on?
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If you would have stopped at "I don't know what you're talking about", you would have been correct.
talpes said:
I don't know what you're talking about that it won't work? FYI I'm running Viper Rom 3.2.1 and my device is supported. Or did you mean that you already bought the license and your phone says that it's still s-on?
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I don't get to that, it does testing and says that it won't work on my device thus won't let me in app purchase or enter a code.
Araytha said:
I don't get to that, it does testing and says that it won't work on my device thus won't let me in app purchase or enter a code.
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Flash ARHD or Maximus then try it.
xunholyx said:
If you would have stopped at "I don't know what you're talking about", you would have been correct.
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Thanks for correcting me, English isn't even my native language and I translated it from German so maybe that was my mistake
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Flash ARHD or Maximus then try it.
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ARHD Still brings the same issue. It might be how new my phone is?
Fastboot GetVar All:
Code:
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.22.21331147A1.29G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 3.28.401.9
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno: SH4XXXXXXXXX
(bootloader) imei: 35733XXXXXXXXXX
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B10000
(bootloader) cidnum: HTC__001
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: df77f8b7
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
help at all?
If all you desperately need sim unlock, and you're going to have to pay anyways, have you checked the usual sim unlock services? Most of those only cost like $10-15 and you'd get to switch carriers while you're waiting for sunshine to update.
With that and the right kernel/rom combo you'd get most of what s-off gets you anyways, with the exception of downgrading firmware, etc. but really how often are you going to do that? Just something to consider I suppose.
gokun said:
If all you desperately need sim unlock, and you're going to have to pay anyways, have you checked the usual sim unlock services? Most of those only cost like $10-15 and you'd get to switch carriers while you're waiting for sunshine to update.
With that and the right kernel/rom combo you'd get most of what s-off gets you anyways, with the exception of downgrading firmware, etc. but really how often are you going to do that? Just something to consider I suppose.
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Incorrect. You can't flash new firmware unless your MID and CID match the new version. With S-Off, you can always be on top of the new firmware from any carrier. (unless you are on Sprint or Verizon). For instance, AT&T is still on the old stuff. With S-Off, AT&T users can be on the newest 4.4.4
Also, I was on 4.4.4 (telus in canada) two months before my carrier updated. S-Off gives you full freedom.
Also, S-Off and SIM unlock are two totally separate things. So there is also that.
gokun said:
If all you desperately need sim unlock, and you're going to have to pay anyways, have you checked the usual sim unlock services? Most of those only cost like $10-15 and you'd get to switch carriers while you're waiting for sunshine to update.
With that and the right kernel/rom combo you'd get most of what s-off gets you anyways, with the exception of downgrading firmware, etc. but really how often are you going to do that? Just something to consider I suppose.
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Three services have said they can't get an unlock code for my M8... Can an M8 be HardLocked like a Sony M2? Does anyone know where I might find the unlock counter is present on HTC?
xunholyx said:
Incorrect. You can't flash new firmware unless your MID and CID match the new version. With S-Off, you can always be on top of the new firmware from any carrier. (unless you are on Sprint or Verizon). For instance, AT&T is still on the old stuff. With S-Off, AT&T users can be on the newest 4.4.4
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That's what I said though..."with the exception of downgrading firmware, etc" meaning you can't do that. So, I'm just saying, I wasn't incorrect. (but your post was still informative and helpful to many people I'm sure).
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Araytha said:
Three services have said they can't get an unlock code for my M8... Can an M8 be HardLocked like a Sony M2? Does anyone know where I might find the unlock counter is present on HTC?
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Most likely your phone just isn't in their databases yet. I ran into that exact same thing when I had my OneX+. It's basically just a waiting game until they get the new databases that have your code in them. Back when I had my X+ it took about 2-3 weeks before anyone got the newest databases. It sucks, but all you can really do at that point is just wait. Which, again, definitely sucks.
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Hi,
I know Rogers doesn't have an RUU for the M8, but when I had my M7, I was using an RUU that was for Brightstar (decrypted) and it worked great. It turned my M7 into a WWE Dev Edition with Sense and the OTAs worked. All i had to do was change my CID to BS_US001 and RUU away. I needed to install a LOT of OTAs afterwards but who doesn't like updating, right?!
Would anyone know what RUU I could use on my Rogers M8 that would be the equivalent of that? Doesn't need to be rogers specific, it could be a world wide edition, I'd bu happy with that. I think that AT&T is the US carrier that uses the same type of network so I'm not sure if there is an AT&T RUU out there. Searched XDA and Google and I haven't found an RUU that I am confident would work.
Thank you.
This is the closest thing I could find and it looks like it could work, but it's an EXE RUU, I've never used that before.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/development/ruu-m8-developer-edition-sense-1-54-t2884777
Nic2112 said:
This is the closest thing I could find and it looks like it could work, but it's an EXE RUU, I've never used that before.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/development/ruu-m8-developer-edition-sense-1-54-t2884777
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All "official" RUUs are released as Windows .exe files. If you used something else before (RUU that was not an .exe), it was modified by a XDA user.
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Nic2112 said:
I think that AT&T is the US carrier that uses the same type of network so I'm not sure if there is an AT&T RUU out there. Searched XDA and Google and I haven't found an RUU that I am confident would work.
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Latest AT&T RUU:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-htc-one-m8/general/htc-one-m8-ruu-m8ul-4-4-3-t2860423
Modified bootable (no PC required) version:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-htc-one-m8/general/att-2-23-502-3-bootable-ruu-pc-required-t2860486
I think you are right, that Rogers uses a similar or same network to AT&T. Rogers was in fact partially owned by AT&T at one point. But you should confirm the network is the same. Be aware that the radio is included on the RUU, so if there are any network differences, using the wrong RUU can impact reception.
In particular, the international WWE firmware/radio is known to not work well in North America. Although you won't find an RUU for WWE anyway. For the most part, only US carriers have RUUs.
Other than that, the RUUs I linked are fine. You will need to change CID (or s-off may be necessary) otherwise it will install fine. Hardware on all GSM M8s (but not CDMA versions) are essentially the same aside from some cosmetic differences. The RUU you posted is also fine, as the US Dev Edition is designed to support AT&T's network (and likely also Rogers).
EDIT: Fixed the link to bootlable RUU above.
redpoint73 said:
Other than that, the RUUs I linked are fine. You will need to change CID (or s-off may be necessary) otherwise it will install fine. Hardware on all GSM M8s (but not CDMA versions) are essentially the same aside from some cosmetic differences. The RUU you posted is also fine, as the US Dev Edition is designed to support AT&T's network (and likely also Rogers).
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That is great information, thank you very much. I'm S-OFF with GOOGL001 as CID, all I need to do is change it to one that matches the text file in the RUU, or I think BS_US001 will work.
Thanks again!
redpoint73 said:
Latest AT&T RUU:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-htc-one-m8/general/htc-one-m8-ruu-m8ul-4-4-3-t2860423
Modified bootable (no PC required) version:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-htc-one-m8/general/htc-one-m8-ruu-m8ul-4-4-3-t2860423
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Did you mean to link to the same file twice?
Interesting, I have 3 EXE RUUs and they all have the same behavior, I click them ,the installer starts, I accept the agreement, and then it closes completely.
I would like to know the outcome as well. I did the GPE conversion and now want to go back to stock Rogers or the Developers Edition Sense but can't find a Rogers RUU and the Dev one is an exe.
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Elisha said:
I would like to know the outcome as well. I did the GPE conversion and now want to go back to stock Rogers or the Developers Edition Sense but can't find a Rogers RUU and the Dev one is an exe.
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I managed to get the RUU to go further but it tells me it can't update my device. Maybe I put the wrong CID or have the wrong MID
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.18.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.14.21331931.LA02_2G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 2.12.1700.1
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) serialno: ...
(bootloader) imei: ...
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B16000
(bootloader) cidnum: BS_US001
Try changing CID back to Rogers maybe?
Where did you get the RUU?
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Elisha said:
Try changing CID back to Rogers maybe?
Where did you get the RUU?
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I don't remember what the original CID was. The RUU is the one from this thread.
You mean the Develepor edition one?
Elisha said:
You mean the Develepor edition one?
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I tried both, none work. On my M7, I had a RUU in ZIP format and the CID I needed was BS_US001, but I tried that and BS_US002 and neither work.
Maybe my MID doesn't match but I don't know. It's easy with a ZIP, there is a text fire that tells you what it looks for but I never used an EXE before.
Nic2112 said:
I tried both, none work. On my M7, I had a RUU in ZIP format and the CID I needed was BS_US001, but I tried that and BS_US002 and neither work.
Maybe my MID doesn't match but I don't know. It's easy with a ZIP, there is a text fire that tells you what it looks for but I never used an EXE before.
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That sucks. I kinda want to for back from Sense from my GPE conversion and can't find the proper RUU to flash via fastboot to get back to it.
The one linked in this thread is dead: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2733523
When I run the Dev RUU exe, it says do you want to update from a 2.X.X.X version to a 1.x.x.x. version which didn't make sense so I quit it.
Between the instructions here here, and then the HBOOT from here, the Brightstar RUU is installing.
I'll probably RUU back to GPE when it gets released for the HTC M8
Update: The Brightstar RUU worked but no APNs were discovered, had to configure one manually. Since Redpoint said that WWE editions don't work as well here, I'm giving the AT&T RUU a try right now. It's installing, I'm curious to see if it will set the Rogers APN automatically this time. It's also 4.4.3 instead of 4.4.0 so I might not need to download as many updates.
Update 2: AT&T is a bit worse, it's very AT&T flavored and seems even more out of place on Rogers. I think the only way would be to flash the HBOOT, then a custom recovery, restore a Rogers backup, set the CID and Recovery back to stock, and then factory reset.
I've decided to RUU back to GPE and stick to it. If L is released November 1st, it should be available as an OTA shortly after and I know that when that comes out, I'll want it so for a month's worth of usage, I'll stick to GPE.
Nic2112 said:
Did you mean to link to the same file twice?
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Nope. My bad, bootable RUU is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-htc-one-m8/general/att-2-23-502-3-bootable-ruu-pc-required-t2860486
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Nic2112 said:
Update 2: AT&T is a bit worse, it's very AT&T flavored and seems even more out of place on Rogers. I think the only way would be to flash the HBOOT, then a custom recovery, restore a Rogers backup, set the CID and Recovery back to stock, and then factory reset.
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Yes, AT&T stock ROMs suck, with all the bloat and gimped features.
Really, if you decide you want a Sense experience, I would just recommend flashing a custom ROM of your choice and the radio that is friendly with your network.
The first link goes nowhere and the second one is one I was having trouble with as the 1.54.401.5-W_Splash.zip leads to a dead link as well.
Nic2112 said:
I don't remember what the original CID was. The RUU is the one from this thread.
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ROGER001
Nic2112 said:
I managed to get the RUU to go further but it tells me it can't update my device. Maybe I put the wrong CID or have the wrong MID
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.18.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.14.21331931.LA02_2G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 2.12.1700.1
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) serialno: ...
(bootloader) imei: ...
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B16000
(bootloader) cidnum: BS_US001
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Ok might be a bit outdate info seeing as you already decided to stick to GPE but yes the MID was wrong. MID for AT&T, Unlocked Version and Developer Edition are 0P6B12000 not 16000
BerndM14 said:
Ok might be a bit outdate info seeing as you already decided to stick to GPE but yes the MID was wrong. MID for AT&T, Unlocked Version and Developer Edition are 0P6B12000 not 16000
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Thank you for the information. Since we might be a few short weeks from L, I figured no point in risking a brick at this time but I might change the MID anyways because I think the developer edition gets OTAs first.
Nic2112 said:
Thank you for the information. Since we might be a few short weeks from L, I figured no point in risking a brick at this time but I might change the MID anyways because I think the developer edition gets OTAs first.
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Yeah they do, I also already downloaded all the necessary things to convert my device to a Developer Edition. :good:
I have never gotten my MMS to work on my Unlocked AT&T HTC One M8. I recently read that this is a problem because I'm not using a Tmobile branded M8, and that if I updated to a Tmobile ROM it would fix my MMS issues.
http://support.t-mobile.com/thread/66514
I have a solution that will work however I offer this with no-warranty and for a use at your own risk, however I can say I have done this for maybe about 60 T-Mobile customers who brought their HTC One m7 from AT&T. I have done this as well. HTC m7 phone are all built with the exact same parts, the only thing that makes the phone operate differently is the firmware for the baseband, and of course the rom. However HTC offer's a RUU (Rom Upgrade Utility) right on their support page. This reinstalls the android os, along with new baseband and firmware versions. All you have to do is run the T-Mobile HTC One m7 RUU that is on the HTC website. You can use the link here to download the RUU from the HTC website. It generally about 1GB in file size, as this is not just the Android OS, but this is the software for the phone's hardware to flash it from an AT&T HTC One to a T-Mobile HTC One.This will also enable your phone to receive Over-The-Air updates from T-Mobile as well. Again I and T-Mobile will not support this. However I can say from personal experience and also on behalf of the people I done this for that it works. *Also you will get to enjoy the T-Mobile Wi-Fi Calling as well. Your phone will act and perform just like the T-Mobile version will after this. After all they all have the exact same parts under the hood. Just different firmware, and operating systems. This converts it all over to T-Mobile
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Relevant Info:
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.16.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.16.21331931.LA11G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 1.58.502.1
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) serialno: XXXXXXXXXXXXX
(bootloader) imei: XXXXXXXXXXXX
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul_ca
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B12000
(bootloader) cidnum: 11111111
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: off
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: c3d94491
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
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I have since rooted my device, unlocked the bootloader, done S-OFF, and set CID to SuperCid.
I just wan't to confirm that I'm doing the right thing so I don't end up bricking my phone.
Do I need to change the MID or CID of my device?
Do I need to update through RUU to a Tmobile ROM in order to make make all the relevant firmware changes to convert my M8 into a Tmobile branded phone rather than AT&T or can I just flash through the the Recovery and flash a Tmobile ROM?
My understanding is that reinstalling the Tmobile ROM will keep S-OFF, SuperCid, and Unlocked Bootloader, but will NOT keep Root. Is this correct? Will it keep my custom recovery?
Sorry for all the questions. Thank you for your time!
NiklasK said:
I have never gotten my MMS to work on my Unlocked AT&T HTC One M8. I recently read that this is a problem because I'm not using a Tmobile branded M8, and that if I updated to a Tmobile ROM it would fix my MMS issues.
http://support.t-mobile.com/thread/66514
Relevant Info:
I have since rooted my device, unlocked the bootloader, done S-OFF, and set CID to SuperCid.
I just wan't to confirm that I'm doing the right thing so I don't end up bricking my phone.
Do I need to change the MID or CID of my device?
Do I need to update through RUU to a Tmobile ROM in order to make make all the relevant firmware changes to convert my M8 into a Tmobile branded phone rather than AT&T or can I just flash through the the Recovery and flash a Tmobile ROM?
My understanding is that reinstalling the Tmobile ROM will keep S-OFF, SuperCid, and Unlocked Bootloader, but will NOT keep Root. Is this correct? Will it keep my custom recovery?
Sorry for all the questions. Thank you for your time!
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The information you quoted is incorrect. The AT&T and T-Mobile versions are two different hardware versions. AT&T M8 being m8_ul_ca and T-Mobile being m8_ul. They do not have the same network compatibility.
At&t - 0P6B1200 supported bands (in MHz):
3G=850, 1900, 2100
LTE=700, 850, 1700, 1800, 1900, 2100, 2600
T-Mobile - 0P6B1300 supported bands:
3G=850, 1700, 1900, 2100
LTE=700, 1700, 2100
As you can see, T-mobile has an extra HSPA band that AT&T doesn't support. This is also why the AT&T model does not support 42.2Mb per second HSPA+ downloads while the T Mobile version does. AT&T maxes out at 21.1Mb over HSPA. You'll also note that the AT&T version supports more LTE bands, however, those are bands that T-Mobile does not operate it's LTE network on so really it doesn't help. Long story short the devices are actually not the same.
Now, you can still operate an AT&T model on T-Mobile's network with a large degree of success depending on your coverage area and what network bands are currently being utilized. The 700MHz band has not been switched on everywhere for T-Mobile just yet so you would be limited to only two bands of LTE support.
All that being said, if you do flash a T-Mobile RUU, you will have wifi calling support you will have the correct device and network settings for T-Mobile, including MMS, and you may notice little to no loss of network performance on your device, however, you may notice significant loss of performance. It depends solely on the network in your area. After flashing a RUU, you will have the T-Mobile software & firmware as well as maintain your s-off status, but you will not effect supported network bands. Also, if you want to receive OTA updates you will need to change your model ID aka MID.
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All that being said, if you do flash a T-Mobile RUU, you will have wifi calling support you will have the correct device and network settings for T-Mobile, including MMS, and you may notice little to no loss of network performance on your device, however, you may notice significant loss of performance. It depends solely on the network in your area. After flashing a RUU, you will have the T-Mobile software & firmware as well as maintain your s-off status, but you will not effect supported network bands. Also, if you want to receive OTA updates you will need to change your model ID aka MID.
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Ok I understand. I wasn't aware that the AT&T model didn't go up to the same data rates as the Tmobile one. The only reason I bought the AT&T one was because I liked the color better
So as far as using the T-Mobile RUU, I'm set and don't need to make any further adjustments (ex: MID, CID, Bootloader Lock, or S-Off)?
If I want to receive OTA updates from tmobile after changing the MID do I need to get S-Off or relock the bootloader or change CID?
NiklasK said:
Ok I understand. I wasn't aware that the AT&T model didn't go up to the same data rates as the Tmobile one. The only reason I bought the AT&T one was because I liked the color better
So as far as using the T-Mobile RUU, I'm set and don't need to make any further adjustments (ex: MID, CID, Bootloader Lock, or S-Off)?
If I want to receive OTA updates from tmobile after changing the MID do I need to get S-Off or relock the bootloader or change CID?
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You need to change your MID [how to] change your MID without an eng bootloader and then run the RUU. I don't think changing the CID is necessary but you can do that too if you want.
Once you're S-OFF you don't ever have to relock the bootloader for anything. Just leave it unlocked.
If you don't want to do RUU then just restore a stock T-Mobile nandroid, preferably an earlier version. That way you can see if your device does the OTA updates like it's supposed too. For me, I don't know if anyone else had the problem, I had to flash the first OTA manually and then the device did the rest automatically. This was with a conversion from International to Developer Edition.
So as far as Im reading I need to LOCK my bootloader in order to use the Tmobile RUU. Yet you say I just need to change my MID. Can you confirm that the RUU will still work on an unlocked bootloader?
Would I still need to change my MID if I just used Recovery to flash a Tmobile ROM?
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Just changed my MID to 0P6B13000 (Tmobile USA)
Am I all good to go now to use the RUU without bricking?
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.16.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.16.21331931.LA11G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 1.58.502.1
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) serialno: XXXXXXXXX
(bootloader) imei: XXXXXXXXXXX
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul_ca
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B13000
(bootloader) cidnum: 11111111
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: off
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: c3d94491
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
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So as far as Im reading I need to LOCK my bootloader in order to use the Tmobile RUU. Yet you say I just need to change my MID. Can you confirm that the RUU will still work on an unlocked bootloader?
Would I still need to change my MID if I just used Recovery to flash a Tmobile ROM?
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Just changed my MID to 0P6B13000 (Tmobile USA)
Am I all good to go now to use the RUU without bricking?
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Yeah go for it. Shouldn't brick unless unforeseen connection issue with your PC.
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Also keep in mind only HSPA+ speeds will be affected. If you are in an area with T-Mobile LTE support, speeds will not be affected. So you may be lucky and have no issues whatsoever.
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Yeah go for it. Shouldn't brick unless unforeseen connection issue with your PC.
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Also keep in mind only HSPA+ speeds will be affected. If you are in an area with T-Mobile LTE support, speeds will not be affected. So you may be lucky and have no issues whatsoever.
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My area is predominately LTE =]
So I just downloaded this TMOUS-M8-3.32.531.2-Stock-TWRP.zip
However, I found this in a thread on xda:
3.16 hboot = 1.12 / 1.54 software
3.18 hboot = 2.22 software
3.19 hboot = 3.xx software
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Since my hboot currently is 3.16 does that mean I can only flash 1.12/1.54? And not the 3.32.531.2 I downloaded since it corresponds to 3.19 hboot?
NiklasK said:
My area is predominately LTE =]
So I just downloaded this TMOUS-M8-3.32.531.2-Stock-TWRP.zip
However, I found this in a thread on xda:
Since my hboot currently is 3.16 does that mean I can only flash 1.12/1.54? And not the 3.32.531.2 I downloaded since it corresponds to 3.19 hboot?
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Personally I would just flash the T -Mobile 3.32 RUU and be done with it
http://dl3.htc.com/application/RUU_...G_20.56.4198.02_F_release_394971_signed_2.exe
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Well maybe not done with it, I'd still flash supersu, rw mod or custom kernel, and remove the bloat, but I think you get what I mean.
Behold_this said:
Personally I would just flash the T -Mobile 3.32 RUU and be done with it
http://dl3.htc.com/application/RUU_...G_20.56.4198.02_F_release_394971_signed_2.exe
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Well maybe not done with it, I'd still flash supersu, rw mod or custom kernel, and remove the bloat, but I think you get what I mean.
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Having so much trouble getting the RUU Installer to work. Tried it on 2 different Windows computers (8.1 and 7) with the installer always exiting. Does the RUU do anything special that flashing through cmd prompt or recoveries wont do? At this point I'd much rather do that.
NiklasK said:
Having so much trouble getting the RUU Installer to work. Tried it on 2 different Windows computers (8.1 and 7) with the installer always exiting. Does the RUU do anything special that flashing through cmd prompt or recoveries wont do? At this point I'd much rather do that.
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Like I said previously, I'd personally go for an older version first. That way you can test to make sure the conversion is 100% by letting the device do the OTA updates. What's the point of converting straight to the latest version and leaving yourself unsure whether OTA will work once Lollipop comes out?
I'd go for one of the 1.xx.xxx.x versions and update it to the latest, but that's me...Just a thought/suggestion.
BerndM14 said:
Like I said previously, I'd personally go for an older version first. That way you can test to make sure the conversion is 100% by letting the device do the OTA updates. What's the point of converting straight to the latest version and leaving yourself unsure whether OTA will work once Lollipop comes out?
I'd go for one of the 1.xx.xxx.x versions and update it to the latest, but that's me...Just a thought/suggestion.
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My apologies, I wasn't totally clear with my intentions. I just wanted to flash the stock latest ROM from T-mobile that I knew would fix my MMS issue. Then I would make a backup of that so I could always recover my phone to that point. I was always going to flash custom ROMs based off Tmobile base firmware, just wanted to have a fallback backup.
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My apologies, I wasn't totally clear with my intentions. I just wanted to flash the stock latest ROM from T-mobile that I knew would fix my MMS issue. Then I would make a backup of that so I could always recover my phone to that point. I was always going to flash custom ROMs based off Tmobile base firmware, just wanted to have a fallback backup.
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I know what the intention is, I'm just stating what I personally would have done. Like I said before, when I converted to Dev Edition I had to manually install the OTA and flash the firmware twice before my device picked up the newest OTA updates and installed it automatically. Don't know why this is...Which is why I personally go back at least 2 or so versions prior to the latest version available to test and make sure that my device can do the OTA updates. You don't have to do this, just figured it would be good to know all is in working order for when 5.0 launches, else you'd probably have to install/flash manually OR go back a version in order for it to update automatically. It's fine either way I suppose, no "biggie".
RUU is the easiest way to do it but you can also just head over to the collection thread, download the latest nandroid backup from there and restore it in TWRP. Then head over to the update thread you'll find a collection of OTA.zip files. Download the one for T-Mobile and install it. You can also extract the firmware.zip from the OTA.zip and flash that in RUU mode(Twice flash) just to make sure the firmware is all in place.
You'll also then have a downloaded backup for nandroid(2.22.531.5) and you'll also have the stock recovery(Which is available in the firmware.zip file) for future references.
Collection for stock nandroid backups Latest nandroid for x.xx.531.x T-Mobile is 2.22.531.5 So you'll have to do OTA's anyways if you want that one.
OTA Zip collection Yours will be under "branded"
Afterwards you can just flash custom recovery and make a nandroid backup of 3.32.531.x for T-Mobile then you're set. You don't have to worry about making a backup of stock recovery as it is in the firmware.zip file like previously mentioned.
All that said, like mentioned before, RUU is probably the easiest way. Try an older version, should be available in the T-Mobile section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-htc-one-m8
I know i need to pay for sunshine to get S-Off,i'm considering doing it sometime soon,but just asking,would firewater work if i flashed rom to earlier version of android,like 4.4.0 or so? Also would it need to be official or could costume rom work too? Sorry for another annoying S-Off question. :angel:
No does not work.
SynoX4 said:
Sorry for another annoying S-Off question. :angel:
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It is annoying, since the exact same question was already asked (and answered) twice yesterday (and also easy to search and look for besides that) if you just scroll down on the first page of threads. It looks like you are new to XDA. But it would be your benefit to know that most every question you can think of about this device has already been posted, and the knowledge easily obtainable by just looking/searching. Only after doing your due diligence to search (and not finding anything) should you start a new thread.
Also, flashing different ROMs won't enable old s-off exploits that have since been patched by HTC. It doesn't work that way, HTC is not that stupid. The key is in hboot (not the ROM which can be easily changed) which cannot be "downgraded" unless you have s-off already.
In any case, firewater was an online service, so it doesn't work no matter what version hboot you have, since the dev stopped supporting firewater.
redpoint73 said:
It is annoying, since the exact same question was already asked (and answered) twice yesterday (and also easy to search and look for besides that) if you just scroll down on the first page of threads. It looks like you are new to XDA. But it would be your benefit to know that most every question you can think of about this device has already been posted, and the knowledge easily obtainable by just looking/searching. Only after doing your due diligence to search (and not finding anything) should you start a new thread.
Also, flashing different ROMs won't enable old s-off exploits that have since been patched by HTC. It doesn't work that way, HTC is not that stupid. The key is in hboot (not the ROM which can be easily changed) which cannot be "downgraded" unless you have s-off already.
In any case, firewater was an online service, so it doesn't work no matter what version hboot you have, since the dev stopped supporting firewater.
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Alright,thanks,sorry for late reply. I've been going around xda forum and i saw that for some roms it says it requiers either htc dev unlocked or s-off. I can unlock phone with htc dev,does that mean i dont need s-off to flash rom,kernel and firmware?
SynoX4 said:
Alright,thanks,sorry for late reply. I've been going around xda forum and i saw that for some roms it says it requiers either htc dev unlocked or s-off. I can unlock phone with htc dev,does that mean i dont need s-off to flash rom,kernel and firmware?
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You'll need S-Off to flash firmware. But there are other ways to update without flashing a firmware.zip, usually by going back to stock ROM and recovery, and taking the OTAs provided by your carrier or by running an RUU.
xunholyx said:
You'll need S-Off to flash firmware. But there are other ways to update without flashing a firmware.zip, usually by going back to stock ROM and recovery, and taking the OTAs provided by your carrier or by running an RUU.
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I see. Well for RUU,can i get one with higher version than my phone version-main? Also i just got model id error 130 on ruu installation with only last number differing.
SynoX4 said:
I see. Well for RUU,can i get one with higher version than my phone version-main? Also i just got model id error 130 on ruu installation with only last number differing.
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RUU stands for ROM Update Utility. So yes, since it's purpose is to update, it should be higher than your current firmware.
Error 130 is because you aren't running the right RUU.
Get into fastboot and do fastboot getvar all, then post the readout here minus your serial# and IMEI. I'll link you to the proper RUU.
xunholyx said:
RUU stands for ROM Update Utility. So yes, since it's purpose is to update, it should be higher than your current firmware.
Error 130 is because you aren't running the right RUU.
Get into fastboot and do fastboot getvar all, then post the readout here minus your serial# and IMEI. I'll link you to the proper RUU.
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version: 0.5
version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
version-baseband: 1.22.30306251.27G
version-cpld: None
version-microp: None
version-main: 3.33.401.6
version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
meid: 00000000000000
product: m8_dugl
platform: hTCBmsm8974
modelid: 0P6B64000
cidnum: HTC__032
battery-status: good
battery-voltage: 0mV
partition-layout: Generic
security: on
build-mode: SHIP
boot-mode: FASTBOOT
commitno-bootloader: 4c3fbd70
hbootpreupdate: 11
gencheckpt: 0
It's dual sim. I know it says up there but just because you might skip it.
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version: 0.5
version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
version-baseband: 1.22.30306251.27G
version-cpld: None
version-microp: None
version-main: 3.33.401.6
version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
meid: 00000000000000
product: m8_dugl
platform: hTCBmsm8974
modelid: 0P6B64000
cidnum: HTC__032
battery-status: good
battery-voltage: 0mV
partition-layout: Generic
security: on
build-mode: SHIP
boot-mode: FASTBOOT
commitno-bootloader: 4c3fbd70
hbootpreupdate: 11
gencheckpt: 0
It's dual sim. I know it says up there but just because you might skip it.
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Here's the RUU you need. It'll bump you to Lollipop.
xunholyx said:
Here's the RUU you need. It'll bump you to Lollipop.
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Awesome,thanks. I'll update when it downloads,shouldn't be too long.
xunholyx said:
Here's the RUU you need. It'll bump you to Lollipop.
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Error 132 signature something... I did lock bootloader before doing it.
Will do nandroid recovery to android 4.4.3,lock again and try.
SynoX4 said:
Awesome,thanks. I'll update when it downloads,shouldn't be too long.
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Wait. Dual sim? And I missed it anyways. lol. Hung over and just smoked a joint.
You'll have to change your MID as well.
You can find out how here.
I'm guessing this will work only, because I am unfamiliar with the dual sim. But since you are already running WWE firmware on your device, I think it will.
xunholyx said:
Wait. Dual sim? And I missed it anyways. lol. Hung over and just smoked a joint.
You'll have to change your MID as well.
You can find out how here.
I'm guessing this will work only, because I am unfamiliar with the dual sim. But since you are already running WWE firmware on your device, I think it will.
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Thing is,that requires s-off which i don't have...
SynoX4 said:
Thing is,that requires s-off which i don't have...
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Then you'll probably have to go back to stock to update via OTAs.
Go to this thread, and do a search for what it says in your version-main for a stock ROM backup (if you don't have one that you made yourself) and also for the stock recovery.
xunholyx said:
Then you'll probably have to go back to stock to update via OTAs.
Go to this thread, and do a search for what it says in your version-main for a stock ROM backup (if you don't have one that you made yourself) and also for the stock recovery.
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I have stock ROM backup for version 4.4.3, but when i tried to update it just sent me into twrp,and i tried to install OTA from there but it just sent me some error. Do you suggest i move to 4.4.3,get stock recovery and then do OTAs? Also closest numbers to my main version in that thread are 3.32 and 3.34 for both ROM and recovery,if this doesn't work which one should i get?
SynoX4 said:
I have stock ROM backup for version 4.4.3, but when i tried to update it just sent me into twrp,and i tried to install OTA from there but it just sent me some error. Do you suggest i move to 4.4.3,get stock recovery and then do OTAs? Also closest numbers to my main version in that thread are 3.32 and 3.34 for both ROM and recovery,if this doesn't work which one should i get?
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I am really unfamiliar with the dual sim, so your best bet would to be to ask in that thread.
xunholyx said:
I am really unfamiliar with the dual sim, so your best bet would to be to ask in that thread.
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Alright,thanks for all your help.
I got an update from the factory but it wan't work tell i unroot my phone , how can i do that??
guys the problem is more then unroot the device if you have the time read the comments and post any help
thanks
"Themes and apps" is a really weird section to post your question in. I'll ask the mods to move it to "Q&A, Help" where it belongs.
To unroot, you need to restore a stock TWRP backup. Either one you made before rooting, or get one from here (and restore with the instructions):http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/tutorial-how-to-stock-stock-twrp-t3086860
Alternately, you can relock the bootloader and RUU (RUU will wipe the phone).
redpoint73 said:
"Themes and apps" is a really weird section to post your question in. I'll ask the mods to move it to "Q&A, Help" where it belongs.
To unroot, you need to restore a stock TWRP backup. Either one you made before rooting, or get one from here (and restore with the instructions):http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/tutorial-how-to-stock-stock-twrp-t3086860
Alternately, you can relock the bootloader and RUU (RUU will wipe the phone).
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Sorry man it was a miss click , how can I move it to other section?
jonasess said:
how can I move it to other section?
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You don't have the ability to move threads, after they are created. The mods can, and have already moved it to the right section (Q&A). It usually takes someone else to report the thread (which I did), and I don't think you can report your own thread.
But back to the topic at hand, I hope the info I posted was useful to you. Let us know if you have further questions.
redpoint73 said:
You don't have the ability to move threads, after they are created. The mods can, and have already moved it to the right section (Q&A). It usually takes someone else to report the thread (which I did), and I don't think you can report your own thread.
But back to the topic at hand, I hope the info I posted was useful to you. Let us know if you have further questions.
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Thanks men but there is one thing , the bootloader is already locked I didn't unlock it before , so I was wondering whether I have to unlock the bootloader and install CM13 room or not doing that and unroot the phone because may be there is a chance that the company send an update for 6.0
I only have two questions
Is there is an official update to 6.0 from HTC company?
Or should I go with CM13
Also is there are any risks in bootloader unlock?
I successfully unlocked the bootloader in lg g2 mini before and it was very easy without any big risks
And now with HTC one m8 I don't know if it is the same or not.
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jonasess said:
the bootloader is already locked I didn't unlock it before
How did you root? Was it kingroot, or similar root app?
so I was wondering whether I have to unlock the bootloader and install CM13 room or not doing that and unroot the phone because may be there is a chance that the company send an update for 6.0
Is there is an official update to 6.0 from HTC company?
Android 6 came to this phone a really long time ago, about a year ago (Dec 2015) for most M8 versions. If you didn't get the update, it may due to being rooted, which typically prevents OTA update.
Alternately, depending on what version M8 you have, you can just RUU to Marshmallow (Android 6) without unrooting (although it will wipe all data on the phone). Do you know your phone's CID, or at least provide the OS number on the bootloader screen? From that, I can possibly tell you if there is an RUU.
Or should I go with CM13
You're talking about 2 completely different things, unrooting to OTA, or installing a custom ROM. I can't make that decision for you, you need to do it yourself.
Also is there are any risks in bootloader unlock? Not really. The bootloader can still be relocked, and you can restore to stock. I don't recall seeing any brick reports from unlocking the bootloader. The critical "brick" partitions (hboot and radio) aren't accessed by unlocking the bootloader, and any partitions that are accessed (system, recovery, etc.), can be easily rewritten/repaired if anything goes wrong.
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It wasn't me because i got the phone from a friend , anyway the phone is rooted but the bootloader is locked because when i reboot to the bootloader mode i find it locked
about cid it's 11111111
OS-1.29.708.4
anyway how to unroot the phone , i'm going to try if it is possible to get the official 6.0 from the factory or not
if not i will unlock the bootloader and try to install ROM
so if it is possible i need the way how to unroot the phone and also how to unlock the bootloader
thanks
jonasess said:
anyway the phone is rooted but the bootloader is locked because when i reboot to the bootloader mode i find it locked
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This doesn't tell me anything, you didn't already post before.
jonasess said:
about cid it's 11111111
OS-1.29.708.4
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I don't recognize that OS version number. I Googled it, and I think you have the M7, not the M8.
redpoint73 said:
This doesn't tell me anything, you didn't already post before.
I don't recognize that OS version number. I Googled it, and I think you have the M7, not the M8.
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i didn't get it , because there is a different between m8 and m7
m7 contain only one camera in the back
m8 contain 2 camera in the back
also the m7 doesn't support Card slot , m8 does
and a lot of other different
how could m8 phone contain an os of m7?
This all the information from bootloader mode
*** software status : official ***
*** locked ***
M8_UL_CA PVT SHIP S-OFF
CID - 11111111
HBOOT-3.19.0.0000
[email protected]
openDSP-V47.2.2-00564-118974_F0.1024
OS-1.29.708.4
2MMC-boot 2048MB
mar 20 2015,03:01:11.90025771
Also when i use an app to get the information it gives the CID CWS_001
and the OS version is LRX22C
Also the app shows that the bootloader version is 3.19.0.0000
jonasess said:
This all the information from bootloader mode
*** software status : official ***
*** locked ***
M8_UL_CA PVT SHIP S-OFF
CID - 11111111
HBOOT-3.19.0.0000
[email protected]
openDSP-V47.2.2-00564-118974_F0.1024
OS-1.29.708.4
2MMC-boot 2048MB
mar 20 2015,03:01:11.90025771
Also when i use an app to get the information it gives the CID CWS_001
and the OS version is LRX22C
Also the app shows that the bootloader version is 3.19.0.0000
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post the result of ( fastboot getvar all ) after removing seialno and imei
this output info will be useful to identify the right path you should take
and the info you already posted is a little mixed up NOT CORRECT
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ahmed.ismael said:
post the result of fastboot getvar all after removing seialno and imei
this output info will be useful to identify the right path you should take
and the info you already posted is a little mixed up NOT CORRECT
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What should I do , where can I get these information? From an app or..?
jonasess said:
What should I do , where can I get these information? From an app or..?
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*get a working adb&fastboot by going to this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48915118#post48915118
after installing it with success
*reboot to fastboot and connect your device to pc
*open cmd window
* type ( fastboot getvar all ) and press enter
*post the result here after removing serialno and imei
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ahmed.ismael said:
*get a working adb&fastboot by going to this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48915118#post48915118
after installing it with success
*reboot to fastboot and connect your device to pc
*open cmd window
* type ( fastboot getvar all ) and press enter
*post the result here after removing serialno and imei
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Thank I will
This is all the informations
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: [email protected]
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 1.29.708.4
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) serialno:
(bootloader) imei:
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul_ca
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B12000
(bootloader) cidnum: 11111111
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: off
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 7f8e91a3
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
all: Done!
finished. total time: 0.021s
This phone is a mess. Its the AT&T version (m8_ul_ca), but its been rooted, s-off, SuperCID, and some other firmware installed, or partially installed.
Reason I say "partially installed" is that the firmware number (version-main) 1.29.708.4 isn't one I recognize. But 1.xx main versions typically correspond to KitKat on this device. Which doesn't correspond to hboot 3.19 (which is for Lollipop or Marshmallow), nor the radio number [email protected] which is for AT&T Lollipop firmware.
You should re-baseline this device by RUU. But which RUU is the question. Since you have s-off and SuperCID, you run most RUUs.
The main version "708" corresponds to the Hong Kong version. Is that where you are located? What bands does your carrier use for 3G, and for LTE? These things will determine with RUU to use.
redpoint73 said:
This phone is a mess. Its the AT&T version (m8_ul_ca), but its been rooted, s-off, SuperCID, and some other firmware installed, or partially installed.
Reason I say "partially installed" is that the firmware number (version-main) 1.29.708.4 isn't one I recognize. But 1.xx main versions typically correspond to KitKat on this device. Which doesn't correspond to hboot 3.19 (which is for Lollipop or Marshmallow), nor the radio number [email protected] which is for AT&T Lollipop firmware.
You should re-baseline this device by RUU. But which RUU is the question. Since you have s-off and SuperCID, you run most RUUs.
The main version "708" corresponds to the Hong Kong version. Is that where you are located? What bands does your carrier use for 3G, and for LTE? These things will determine with RUU to use.
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َAm not sure but i guess it's not AT&T version because i can use any SIM card i want , AT&T version use specific SIM card i guess !!
Any way i'm not from Hong Kong , i use MOBILS SIM card (From the company MOBILIS) for 3g and LTE .
Also i forgot to motion that when i go to software update i find that there is a system update (Software update :4.16.401.13 (57.45 MB)) when i download it , it wan't install because it says (We determine that your phone maybe running a modified version pf its system software . for your protection , we cannot update your phone . please revert your phone to the official htc system software to update your phone.
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jonasess said:
ÙŽAm not sure but i guess it's not AT&T version because i can use any SIM card i want , AT&T version use specific SIM card i guess !!
You shouldn't be "guessing' anything, and your guesses would be wrong, anyway. As I've already stated, the product ID m8_ul_ca means its US variant AT&T (that product ID also US Developer's Edition, but ATT is much more common). That much is an absolute fact, and not a guess on my part. Being SIM locked or not, has little bearing on what version you have. Any of these versions can be SIM unlocked with the proper code. So stop guessing at answers, as its not particularly useful.
I'll also guess that the back cover has been replaced. As the AT&T version has the AT&T "globe" logo on the back. We've seen a good number of devices "debranded" by having the back covers replaced to remove carrier logos. I'll guess it has a model/carrier number on the back cover, that also doesn't match any of the getvar info.
Any way i'm not from Hong Kong , i use MOBILS SIM card (From the company MOBILIS) for 3g and LTE .
None of this tells me anything useful. What country are you actually from? More importantly, what specific band (or bands) number does your carrier use for 3G, and what band(s) do they use for LTE?
Also i forgot to motion that when i go to software update i find that there is a system update (Software update :4.16.401.13 (57.45 MB)) when i download it , it wan't install because it says (We determine that your phone maybe running a modified version pf its system software . for your protection , we cannot update your phone . please revert your phone to the official htc system software to update your phone.
The carrier version of the OTA is Euro (401) so it won't install on a phone what has firmware for the Hong Kong version (708). Additionally, you have to install the OTAs sequentially, without skipping. So if you currently have 1.xx version, you can't skip 2.xx and 3.xx and go straight to 4.xx. In other words, there is no way you will get that OTA to install in your current configuration.
Which is why I am suggesting RUU. The RUUs do not need to be installed sequentially. Its a complete re-image, and it would also fix the mismatch you have between the main version (HK) and the hboot, radio (AT&T Lollipop).
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I'm from Algeria , i guess my country is not supported from the HTC company .
Also as i said i use MOBILIS sim (http://www.mobilis.dz/) i didn't try the 3g or 4g because i use wifi to connect to the internet
Another qeustion : is that mean i can't unlock the bootloader and install the recovery to install CM rooms
In other word there is a risk for that?
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thanks for the help
jonasess said:
Also as i said i use MOBILIS sim (http://www.mobilis.dz/) i didn't try the 3g or 4g because i use wifi to connect to the internet
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Again, you are providing info that doesn't answer the questions I asked; and is not particularly useful. You didn't try 3G or 4G. So what? Does that mean you never want to use them, and will never use cell data? Or otherwise?
The following states that Mobilis uses 2100 MHz for 3g, but doesn't state info on 4G: http://www.worldtimezone.com/gsm.html
You can typically call your carrier, and get the answer to the question.
jonasess said:
Another qeustion : is that mean i can't unlock the bootloader and install the recovery to install CM rooms
In other word there is a risk for that?
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You should be able to unlock the bootloader. But whether you can run any current ROMs is questionable.
Your firmware is a mess. The old firmware number 1.xx won't work with any current ROMs. You should fix your firmware first. But again, by RUU and I need more info before I can direct you to an RUU.
Also the version TWRP custom recovery you will need to flash custom ROMs, depend on what firmware version you have. And your firmware is all screwed up (seems to be partially modified) so again, its best you fix the firmware by RUU before proceeding with anything else.
Just recently got a bunch of HTC phones. Three of them are HTC One M8. Two are from AT&T and the other is from Sprint. Two already had Android 6.0 on them. One of the AT&T phones had Android 4.4.2 on it. I followed this guide here by ckpv5 (thanks bro ) and now have Android 6.0 on all 3 phones.
I just finished unlocking the boot loader through HTCDev for all 3. I'd like to make a back up of the stock recovery. How can I do this? Here's the results of fastboot getvar all for each phone.
First AT&T HTC One M8 (Came with Android 6)
Code:
version: 0.5
version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
version-baseband: [email protected]
version-cpld: None
version-microp: None
version-main: 6.20.502.5
version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
product: m8_ul_ca
platform: hTCBmsm8974
modelid: 0P6B12000
cidnum: CWS__001
battery-status: good
battery-voltage: 0mV
partition-layout: Generic
security: on
build-mode: SHIP
boot-mode: FASTBOOT
commitno-bootloader: 205bdca3
hbootpreupdate: 11
gencheckpt: 0
Second AT&T HTC One M8 (Came with Android 4.4.2 now updated to 6.0, unlocked, relocked then unlocked bootloader again)
Code:
version: 0.5
version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
version-baseband: [email protected]
version-cpld: None
version-microp: None
version-main: 6.20.502.5
version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
product: m8_ul_ca
platform: hTCBmsm8974
modelid: 0P6B12000
cidnum: CWS__001
battery-status: good
battery-voltage: 0mV
partition-layout: Generic
security: on
build-mode: SHIP
boot-mode: FASTBOOT
commitno-bootloader: 205bdca3
hbootpreupdate: 11
gencheckpt: 0
Sprint HTC One M8 (Came with Android 6)
Code:
version: 0.5
version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
version-baseband: 1.09.20.1112
version-cpld: None
version-microp: None
version-main: 6.20.651.3
version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
product: m8_whl
platform: hTCBmsm8974
modelid: 0P6B70000
cidnum: SPCS_001
battery-status: good
battery-voltage: 0mV
partition-layout: Generic
security: on
build-mode: SHIP
boot-mode: FASTBOOT
commitno-bootloader: 205bdca3
hbootpreupdate: 11
gencheckpt: 0
What are the appropriate versions of TWRP and Root that can be installed on each phone? Will any of the TWRP from here work on both the AT&T and Sprint variants? Or do I need a specific version for AT&T and another for Sprint? And, same question for Root, can I use this root listed in the FAQ on all 3 phones or do I need a different one for each carrier?
Is the Sunshine method the only way of obtaining s-off for all variants of the M8? Would I need to s-off if I wanted to replace icons for built it apps, change the color of the dialer, and change bootup & shutdown animations? Or can all that be done with s-on?
Also, is it possible to use the Sprint variant on the AT&T or T-Mobile network with LTE?
The5thSurvivor said:
Just recently got a bunch of HTC phones. Three of them are HTC One M8. Two are from AT&T and the other is from Sprint. Two already had Android 6.0 on them. One of the AT&T phones had Android 4.4.2 on it. I followed this guide here by ckpv5 (thanks bro ) and now have Android 6.0 on all 3 phones.
I just finished unlocking the boot loader through HTCDev for all 3. I'd like to make a back up of the stock recovery. How can I do this? Here's the results of fastboot getvar all for each phone.
First AT&T HTC One M8 (Came with Android 6)
Second AT&T HTC One M8 (Came with Android 4.4.2 now updated to 6.0, unlocked, relocked then unlocked bootloader again)
Sprint HTC One M8 (Came with Android 6)
What are the appropriate versions of TWRP and Root that can be installed on each phone? Will any of the TWRP from here work on both the AT&T and Sprint variants? Or do I need a specific version for AT&T and another for Sprint? And, same question for Root, can I use this root listed in the FAQ on all 3 phones or do I need a different one for each carrier?
Is the Sunshine method the only way of obtaining s-off for all variants of the M8? Would I need to s-off if I wanted to replace icons for built it apps, change the color of the dialer, and change bootup & shutdown animations? Or can all that be done with s-on?
Also, is it possible to use the Sprint variant on the AT&T or T-Mobile network with LTE?
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I think twrp in universal and for root use majisk and to my understanding you need s-off to gain system access to all partions on the device and super cid to flash any rom from any region. I myself haven't rooted or anything yet I'm just getting everything I need then doing it all in one go hopefully soon I'll be fully custom with my m8.
The5thSurvivor said:
What are the appropriate versions of TWRP and Root that can be installed on each phone? Will any of the TWRP from here work on both the AT&T and Sprint variants? Or do I need a specific version for AT&T and another for Sprint?
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I would recommend using the latest TWRP 3.2.3-1 from here: https://dl.twrp.me/m8/
TWRP for the GSM version M8 (such as AT&T) was merged with CDMA versions (such as Sprint) some time ago. But it is worth mentioning that prior to that marge (pretty old, somewhere around TWRP 2.7-something) flashing the wrong TWRP to the CDMA M8 will brick the phone (if I remember properly).
But again, stick to the latest TWRP, and you will be fine.
The5thSurvivor said:
And, same question for Root, can I use this root listed in the FAQ on all 3 phones or do I need a different one for each carrier?
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I would suggest latest Magisk, or alternately SuperSU.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/stable-2016-09-01supersu-v2-78-release-t3452703
SU (versus SuperSU) is not commonly used on this device, and the version you linked is very old (2013) and probably will cause problems.
The5thSurvivor said:
Is the Sunshine method the only way of obtaining s-off for all variants of the M8? Would I need to s-off if I wanted to replace icons for built it apps, change the color of the dialer, and change bootup & shutdown animations? Or can all that be done with s-on?
Also, is it possible to use the Sprint variant on the AT&T or T-Mobile network with LTE?
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Sunshine is essentially the only way to s-off. Okay technically, you can use javacard, which is much more expensive, so that is not really a "solution".
But you do NOT need s-off to do any of the things you mentioned. They can all be done s-on. S-off only protects certain partitions (hboot, radio, etc.). What you describe all reside on the system partition, and can therefore be changed while s-on (with root).
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Also, is it possible to use the Sprint variant on the AT&T or T-Mobile network with LTE?
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From what I can recall, the Sprint version will work on foreign networks, but can be problematic trying to use it on ATT or TMOB. You can search around the forums, as I'm sure it's been discussed in the past (may need to look in the Sprint M8 forum section).
Whatever you do, do NOT try to flash an AT&T RUU or firmware to the Sprint device. This will result in a radio brick (possibly permanent)! There are some safeguards to prevent this (you need s-off, change CID, etc.) but don't even go there!!!
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There is a good deal of misinformation here (my comments in red font).
ttocs99 said:
I think twrp in universal Mostly true (TWRP is unified for most versions of M8 . . .now), but reference my comment above regarding older versions of TWRP.
and to my understanding you need s-off to gain system access to all partions on the device
You need s-off to gain access to all partitions yes. But I'm not sure why you say "system access". This is confusing, since "system" is the name of an actual partition (the ROM or OS) which in fact does not need s-off to access. As mentioned above, the aspects of the device that the OP wants to mod, only require access to the system partition, and you only need an unlocked bootloader and root for that (s-off not needed).
and super cid to flash any rom from any region. To be clear, you only need to change CID if you want to flash a stock RUU or stock firmware (official HTC files). By doing so, you can "convert" the region of some versions of the M8 by changing CID/MID and flashing the corresponding RUU. But as mentioned, above, this is also dangerous for some versions of the M8 (Sprint, Verizon). So when you say "any ROM for any region" you need to be careful. Also, custom ROMs don't require s-off or changing CID/MID.
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I would recommend using the latest TWRP 3.2.3-1 from here: https://dl.twrp.me/m8/
TWRP for the GSM version M8 (such as AT&T) was merged with CDMA versions (such as Sprint) some time ago. But it is worth mentioning that prior to that marge (pretty old, somewhere around TWRP 2.7-something) flashing the wrong TWRP to the CDMA M8 will brick the phone (if I remember properly).
But again, stick to the latest TWRP, and you will be fine.
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Thank you. I'm glad you mention the merge. As I had a hunch it was carrier specific, but glad now it's not.
redpoint73 said:
I would suggest latest Magisk, or alternately SuperSU.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/stable-2016-09-01supersu-v2-78-release-t3452703
SU (versus SuperSU) is not commonly used on this device, and the version you linked is very old (2013) and probably will cause problems.
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Wow, glad I didn't end up going with that older version then. Thanks
redpoint73 said:
Sunshine is essentially the only way to s-off. Okay technically, you can use javacard, which is much more expensive, so that is not really a "solution".
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How come there are no ways for a a user to do this themselves?
redpoint73 said:
But you do NOT need s-off to do any of the things you mentioned. They can all be done s-on. S-off only protects certain partitions (hboot, radio, etc.). What you describe all reside on the system partition, and can therefore be changed while s-on (with root).
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That's awesome. I won't bother with s-off then.
redpoint73 said:
From what I can recall, the Sprint version will work on foreign networks, but can be problematic trying to use it on ATT or TMOB. You can search around the forums, as I'm sure it's been discussed in the past (may need to look in the Sprint M8 forum section).
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WIll do. Thanks again :good:
redpoint73 said:
Whatever you do, do NOT try to flash an AT&T RUU or firmware to the Sprint device. This will result in a radio brick (possibly permanent)! There are some safeguards to prevent this (you need s-off, change CID, etc.) but don't even go there!!!
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Interesting. That kinda sucks. In my opinion things like that make the GSM/unlocked variants better than the CDMA variants. I will get more of these phones, but I don't think I'll bother with Sprint or Verizon.
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There is a good deal of misinformation here (my comments in red font).
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And thanks yet again for the clarification. :highfive:
The5thSurvivor said:
How come there are no ways for a a user to do this themselves?
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I believe you are talking about previous "free" methods to s-off like firewater. You aren't "doing it yourself". You are simply installing a hack that was created by talented developers; whether you are talking about a "free" method like firewater, or a paid app like sunshine. Of which the two methods (firewater vs. sunshine) were in fact developed by the same team.
Where that development team was previously satisfied with voluntary donations, and otherwise free contribution to the community; they went a different way with sunshine. There are pages and pages discussing this on other forum threads, so no real need to discuss it in depth here (just use xda search, and you will find long threads on the topic). But in short, the team spent hundreds of hours, and bricked multiple devices in order to develop sunshine. So they decided to recoup some of those losses by making sunshine a paid app.
Since they went the paid route with sunshine, they took the firewater server offline (the firewater hack required an online server component to work). Since obviously, a lot of folks aren't going to pay for something they can get for free. All those resources belonged to the firewater/sunshine team; so they are within their rights to make that decision.
Not everyone is happy about that. But essentially, if you really "need" s-off, then pay for sunshine. And as we already discussed, most folks that think they "need" s-off, in fact do not really need it at all.
If you truly want to "do it yourself", then you are more than welcome to spend the hundreds (thousands?) of hours and brick some devices to try to create your own s-off method. But I don't think that is what you are talking about.
The5thSurvivor said:
Interesting. That kinda sucks. In my opinion things like that make the GSM/unlocked variants better than the CDMA variants. I will get more of these phones, but I don't think I'll bother with Sprint or Verizon.
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Your opinion on this is correct. In fact, the CDMA versions are terrible for most folks, for reasons you are now seeing. My opinion, they are only suitable for those using the specific US networks (Sprint, Verizon). Otherwise, I strongly recommend anyone else against getting CDMA version M8 phones.
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I believe you are talking about previous "free" methods to s-off like firewater. You aren't "doing it yourself". You are simply installing a hack that was created by talented developers; whether you are talking about a "free" method like firewater, or a paid app like sunshine. Of which the two methods (firewater vs. sunshine) were in fact developed by the same team.
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What I meant by doing it ourselves was because I thought there would have been a similar method of obtaining s-off like there is for the HTC Sensation. I used a method that required precise timing using a paperclip, don't remember the exact details as it's been over a year since I did that. I initially thought I'd have to do something similar with the newer HTC phones. I wasn't aware of any s-off method for this phone until just recently.
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Where that development team was previously satisfied with voluntary donations, and otherwise free contribution to the community; they went a different way with sunshine. There are pages and pages discussing this on other forum threads, so no real need to discuss it in depth here (just use xda search, and you will find long threads on the topic). But in short, the team spent hundreds of hours, and bricked multiple devices in order to develop sunshine. So they decided to recoup some of those losses by making sunshine a paid app.
Since they went the paid route with sunshine, they took the firewater server offline (the firewater hack required an online server component to work). Since obviously, a lot of folks aren't going to pay for something they can get for free. All those resources belonged to the firewater/sunshine team; so they are within their rights to make that decision.
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That makes sense. Especially if they purchased all the devices that they bricked brand new and of course not to mention the time they spent on their work.
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Not everyone is happy about that. But essentially, if you really "need" s-off, then pay for sunshine. And as we already discussed, most folks that think they "need" s-off, in fact do not really need it at all.
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For me, the funds is not an issue. If there's something I need/want, I will pay it if there is no free alternative. The reason I thought that I needed s-off is because there is a thread that mentions if you need access to the system partition (which is where you mention that everything I'd like to mod is located) you must be s-off on the phone. But if I don't need it to do that, then more than likely I won't bother with s-off. Though I would like to change the splash screen image as well, but it's not a huge deal.
redpoint73 said:
If you truly want to "do it yourself", then you are more than welcome to spend the hundreds (thousands?) of hours and brick some devices to try to create your own s-off method. But I don't think that is what you are talking about.
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Nah, that wouldn't be worth it in my opinion in terms of time spent versus spending $25.
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Your opinion on this is correct. In fact, the CDMA versions are terrible for most folks, for reasons you are now seeing. My opinion, they are only suitable for those using the specific US networks (Sprint, Verizon). Otherwise, I strongly recommend anyone else against getting CDMA version M8 phones.
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For this reason you mention, I will avoid getting anymore CDMA phones at all.I curretly have two M7 and one M8 by Sprint. I bought them because I was able to get them for a good price. I may just install a custom recovery and root them just to sell them and buy more GSM versions instead. I was planning on getting more M7s and M8s. Thank you.
The5thSurvivor said:
For me, the funds is not an issue. If there's something I need/want, I will pay it if there is no free alternative. The reason I thought that I needed s-off is because there is a thread that mentions if you need access to the system partition (which is where you mention that everything I'd like to mod is located) you must be s-off on the phone. But if I don't need it to do that, then more than likely I won't bother with s-off. Though I would like to change the splash screen image as well, but it's not a huge deal.
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Definitely do not need s-off to gain access to system partition. Wherever you read that, it us simply incorrect. You can also change the boot splash with s-on. All you need to access the desired/mentioned partitions is unlocked bootloader, custom recovery (TWRP) and at most insecure kernel mod (or custom kernel).
It is possible you may be looking at threads for the Verizon CDMA variant M8. Verizon blocked the bootloader unlock process for that variant. Therefore, s-off is needed to install custom recovery, root, etc. But that is the exception, and only applies to the Verizon M8.