Hello,
I updated my HTC One M8 first time since I first buy the phone. My Original ROM was 4.4.2 and I updated to 4.4.4 (OTA update ATT). I rooted phone and did S-OFF. But recently I changed ROM back to 4.4.2 using hard reset and install back very first original factory ATT Rom (4.4.2). Now when try to update my ROM through ATT OTA, it gives me message to "Wait (24 Hrs)" I already wait for 4 days, clicking back on Software Update. Also my MMS service is not working ( My MMS service was working before with both 4.4.2 and 4.4.4).
My questions is " Is there anything which I have to wipe or clear to make it completely fresh like brand new first time OS ?"
Thank you so much for reading my post!
Since you have an AT&T branded M8, and are S-off, you can just use a RUU to switch versions. No need to take an OTA (other than to preserve data, but it sounds like that isn't an issue if you have already downgraded)
The most recent is here: http://www.htc.com/us/support/rom-downloads.html
Older versions are available, but I don't have a direct link for them.
jshamlet said:
Since you have an AT&T branded M8, and are S-off, you can just use a RUU to switch versions. No need to take an OTA (other than to preserve data, but it sounds like that isn't an issue if you have already downgraded)
The most recent is here: http://www.htc.com/us/support/rom-downloads.html
Older versions are available, but I don't have a direct link for them.
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I would appreciate if you can attach link for 4.4.4 RUU file or .zip file(Install from TWRP). I dont like Marshmallow.
Check AT&T General section forum... it is available under stickied thread
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Hi everyone!
I recently unlocked my bootloader and rooted my m8.
I tried using firewater to "s-off" my phone and unfortunately, it did not work out. The way I understand it, I cannot install stock ROMs (such as the 5.0.1 GPE) without "s-off." Now, I want to unroot my phone and stick to waiting for the OTAs to roll out instead.
I followed the instructions in the "returning to stock" thread and noticed that I have no version main (see attached image). I looked around the forums and saw that the advice was to flash the latest TWRP version. Since I'm stuck with a phone that I cannot update, I'm trying to be careful now. Can anyone please confirm if flashing the latest TWRP will bring my version main back?
The noob in me also has a few questions/requests as well:
1. Since my phone is rooted, I cannot receive OTA updates and upgrade to lollipop once these updates roll out?
2. Please tell me which files to download to return to stock. Just trying to be really careful this time around.
3. Lastly, is it also true that I can only install custom ROMs once have rooted? As to stock ROMs, I can't install them until I get "s-off"?
Thanks a lot, everyone! Cheers!
panchizzles said:
Hi everyone!
I recently unlocked my bootloader and rooted my m8.
I tried using firewater to "s-off" my phone and unfortunately, it did not work out. The way I understand it, I cannot install stock ROMs (such as the 5.0.1 GPE) without "s-off." Now, I want to unroot my phone and stick to waiting for the OTAs to roll out instead.
I followed the instructions in the "returning to stock" thread and noticed that I have no version main (see attached image). I looked around the forums and saw that the advice was to flash the latest TWRP version. Since I'm stuck with a phone that I cannot update, I'm trying to be careful now. Can anyone please confirm if flashing the latest TWRP will bring my version main back?
The noob in me also has a few questions/requests as well:
1. Since my phone is rooted, I cannot receive OTA updates and upgrade to lollipop once these updates roll out?
2. Please tell me which files to download to return to stock. Just trying to be really careful this time around.
3. Lastly, is it also true that I can only install custom ROMs once have rooted? As to stock ROMs, I can't install them until I get "s-off"?
Thanks a lot, everyone! Cheers!
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Your firmware version: 3.32.708.4
I got it from your radio (baseband) number.
xunholyx said:
Your firmware version: 3.32.708.4
I got it from your radio (baseband) number.
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Thanks for the reply!
Do I have to flash the latest TWRP version before proceeding?
Hi Everyone
I've got a HTC One M8 which I bought off a forum which was already rooted and runs GPE.
Everything has been fine, but I've been receiving the notifications to update to Lollipop, which I'd like to do. I click on the update and it downloads it. When it goes to install the update the phone reboots and boots into TWRP. I click on install and select the update zip. but I then get an error, please see the attached images.
Can anyone shed on any light on whats going wrong?
THanks in advance fo all replies
1) Its the update to 4.4.4 that is rolling out for AT&T, not 5.0.
2) You need to re-install stock recovery in order to install OTA. Also, the system needs to be stock (stock ROM). Root is okay (although you will lose root). Unlocked bootloader is also okay.
Hi thanks for the reply.
I'm based in the UK, so not sure that applies to me?
When I bought the phone the bloke said it would receive updates OTA. I'm hoping someone can explain the error messages in getting and help me upgrade to 5.01.
Thanks
Is it the AT&T version? This is the AT&T specific forum section.
Sorry, no it's not an AT&T version.
How do I go about getting it moved to the correct forum?
Thanks
Shooter999 said:
Sorry, no it's not an AT&T version.
How do I go about getting it moved to the correct forum?
Thanks
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I'll notify the mods to move to the correct section.
My 2nd point from Post#2 above still holds. You can't install an OTA with custom recovery (TWRP). You need to install stock recovery for your version from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376
Also need to restore to stock ROM, if its been altered by root in any way.
Hi guys, I can't update my stock AT&T m8. The ota software update isn't showing up at all. I unlocked the phone with a code I bought online Since Iam no longer using an AT&T sim. I switched to lycamobile. is that the reason I can't see the update? Is there anywhere I can download the ota file? I don't want to root my phone.
gabriox said:
I switched to lycamobile. is that the reason I can't see the update?
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Yes and no.
Its correct that you will not receive updates for the AT&T version M8 if you aren't on AT&T's network. Some folks here may disagree, that aren't familiar with AT&T (most HTC phones will usually update fine OTA regardless of network). But AT&T is the oddball, you have to be connected to their network, or no OTA.
The other thing is, that the AT&T version hasn't updated to Lollipop yet, and no release date given (but hopefully soon). So even if you were connected to AT&T's network, you wouldn't be able to update to LP.
The latest official software for the AT&T version is Android 4.4.4. If you aren't on that version, you can download the RUU and update with it. Then wait for LP to release as RUU. RUUs are linked in my AT&T specific Index thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2751432
Your other option is to mod the phone and s-off in order to install LP firmware and run a stock or custom LP ROM. Or fully convert the phone to another carrier version (change CID).
redpoint73 said:
Yes and no.
Its correct that you will not receive updates for the AT&T version M8 if you aren't on AT&T's network. Some folks here may disagree, that aren't familiar with AT&T (most HTC phones will usually update fine OTA regardless of network). But AT&T is the oddball, you have to be connected to their network, or no OTA.
The other thing is, that the AT&T version hasn't updated to Lollipop yet, and no release date given (but hopefully soon). So even if you were connected to AT&T's network, you wouldn't be able to update to LP.
The latest official software for the AT&T version is Android 4.4.4. If you aren't on that version, you can download the RUU and update with it. Then wait for LP to release as RUU. RUUs are linked in my AT&T specific Index thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2751432
Your other option is to mod the phone and s-off in order to install LP firmware and run a stock or custom LP ROM. Or fully convert the phone to another carrier version (change CID).
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i got the the latest at&t update. so should i wait for at&t to release the update or? i dont want a custom rom. just want a stock phone.
gabriox said:
i got the the latest at&t update. so should i wait for at&t to release the update or? i dont want a custom rom. just want a stock phone.
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Its up to you to make that decision. LP release on AT&T is rumored by a decently reliable source to be "soon", but who knows what that means?
My personal opinion, there is absolutely no good reason to be on AT&T stock software if you aren't even on their network or in the US. Personally, I can't stand AT&T's bloatware and gimped features (you may notice that WiFi tethering is disabled). So converting to another (stock) version to me is highly preferable (or running a custom ROM for that matter).
Not sure what region or country you are in, but you may consider converting to Euro or "international" version (which would still be "stock" just stock international unbranded instead of AT&T). Not only will you get rid of AT&T software branding, but once you fully convert, you will also be able to get OTA updates. Plus, international M8 gets updated much earlier than AT&T.
To "convert", you need to s-off and change CID and MID. From there, you can convert your phone to any other version: http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/general/change-wwe-m8-to-dev-edition-ota-t2826567
Honestly I agree with you. Is there way I can convert to the international version or preferably Google edition without all my files being deleted? btw Iam in the United states. And can you guide me on the process? Thanks
gabriox said:
Is there way I can convert to the international version or preferably Google edition without all my files being deleted?
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Not that I am aware. Your best bet is to backup your data, then restore it (as appropriate) after you convert. Which you should absolutely do anyway, before undertaking any such major mods. Even if they were supposed to "keep" user data, as nothing is ever a "sure thing" and its always best to back up and avoid regret.
There are different methods to backup, and it also depends on exactly what data you want to keep. I personally have my contacts on Gmail, and don't use any other email on my phone aside from Gmail (so my contacts and Gmail are all just on the cloud). So for me, its mostly just app data that I want to backup, so I use Titanium Backup for that purpose. You can also use Titanium to backup and restore your SMS and call log; at least between Sense ROMs (don't know if this will migrate to GPE). Don't use Titanium to migrate any system data (will often cause bugs if you are moving between any ROMs that are significantly different). I just customize system settings manually after ROM flash, etc. Don't know what other files you may want to keep. If its just media (songs, pics, video) you can just copy those to your computer or removable SD as means of backup. Or there are a variety of cloud options you can use to backup pics and other files.
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spaghetio said:
I purchased a used, unlocked HTC One M8. I rooted it and, if I understand correctly, can't receive OTA updates due to having TWRP installed.
I would like to know if installing the "Unlocked/Developer" ROM (4.16.1540.8) would work with my phone since it is unlocked.
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Yes. There are instructions posted for doing precisely. As a bonus, AT&T phones only require a CID change, as the Developer Edition and AT&T phones share the same MID (model ID) I converted my AT&T M8 to the Developer Edition less than 24 hours after getting it, and I've never looked back.
However, the underlying problem will still be the same. TWRP can't install HTC OTA updates, and all Lollipop updates check for an unmodified /system, so OTA updates still won't work on the DevEd ROM if you run a different recover or root.
The phone is the AT&T version? Are you on a network that is not AT&T?
So I have an unlocked HTC 10. a while back I managed to do all the good stuff to make it work with Verizon. I don't remember all of the things I did, but safe to say the needed things for it work on Verizon through the #*#*4636*#*# menu. Fast forward a year later, I'm still on 6.0.1 and I would like to know how I can go to the latest and greatest update from Android while being able to connect to the Verizon signal. I haven't kept up with anything from here so pardon my lack of knowledge.
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So I have an unlocked HTC 10. a while back I managed to do all the good stuff to make it work with Verizon. I don't remember all of the things I did, but safe to say the needed things for it work on Verizon through the #*#*4636*#*# menu. Fast forward a year later, I'm still on 6.0.1 and I would like to know how I can go to the latest and greatest update from Android while being able to connect to the Verizon signal. I haven't kept up with anything from here so pardon my lack of knowledge.
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So you must be s-off in that case and you simply flashed the Verizon radios, right?
You can probably update your unlocked 10 to the latest software, and then redo the steps you originally did to get it to work on verizon.
To update:
If you were never rooted and didn't ever modify your system partition, make sure you have stock recovery and take the OTA update.
If you are rooted, but have an untouched system backup on hand, restore it as well as stock recovery and then take the OTA.
If you are rooted with no backup, or if the above options fail, the easiest and cleanest way is to backup your phone contents and run the latest Nougat ruu which will bring you to fully stock and updated.
Other option, since you're s-off, is to flash the OTA "manually" with twrp and through fastboot. Look for instructions in the twrp thread faq.
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So you must be s-off in that case and you simply flashed the Verizon radios, right?
If you are rooted with no backup, or if the above options fail, the easiest and cleanest way is to backup your phone contents and run the latest Nougat ruu which will bring you to fully stock and updated.
Other option, since you're s-off, is to flash the OTA "manually" with twrp and through fastboot. Look for instructions in the twrp thread faq.
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No. To convert US Unlocked to VZW we had to manually set the CID and then run the Verizon RUU. If we flash the latest N RUU, I don't think that'll work on VZW. Last I checked (which was last fall TBH) VZW was on a different and older branch than the Unlocked latest head codeline. We should be able to run the latest VZQ RUU assuming someone has made one. I'm also looking for this. I'll update this post if I find it.
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No. To convert US Unlocked to VZW we had to manually set the CID and then run the Verizon RUU. If we flash the latest N RUU, I don't think that'll work on VZW. Last I checked (which was last fall TBH) VZW was on a different and older branch than the Unlocked latest head codeline. We should be able to run the latest VZQ RUU assuming someone has made one. I'm also looking for this. I'll update this post if I find it.
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Where does the OP say he converted to VZW variant?
There are two ways to get unlocked to work on VZW, one is to flash just the modem and the other is a full Vzw conversion. Based on the fact he states he had to go into the secret menu, my guess is that it was the former which is why I asked....
FYI latest vzw ruu can be found on the Verizon HTC 10 forums.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-htc-10/how-to/verizon-official-ruu-1-19-605-9-t3377586
Interesting, didn't know you could get VZW to work without the full conversion. That was the route I went, and despite it, my phone still shows up on Verzion as a 'Non Verizon Device' (Everything works though). Thanks for the link to the RUU though!