Just a quick guide on how to change GSM M8s to other variants
This guide will show you how to change your GSM M8 into any other GSM variant (apart from GPE - theres a thread for that!!) Just pick the files and info within the links below relevant to what you want to convert to
READ THIS BEFORE YOU BEGIN!!!! This will work for GSM phones only YOU WILL BRICK IF YOU ATTEMPT THIS ON A CDMA PHONE!!!!!
ckpv5 said:
There is no way a CDMA can be converted to GSM and vice versa.
Conversion is converting region of a GSM to another region GSM. E.g Asia WWE GSM (like mine) converted to EU WWE GSM then again converted to GSM Dev Edition. It's all about region conversion but still on GSM.
CDMA and GSM definitely have two different hardware.
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STEPS TO FOLLOW BELOW
- Step 1 - changinging MID
- Step 2 - changing CID
- Step 3 - restoring relevant nand backup
- Step 4 - firmware flashing
- Step 5 - OTA downloading/updating
- Step 6 - hopefully all is good but read text below step 6 if not
Here Goes.......
1 Change the MID number of your device by going to THIS THREAD and follow instructions for setting the MID to the variant you wish to convert to (below is command for setting to Dev edition please read the link above and it will give you the relevant commands for your desired variant - Thanks @scotty1223
You should already have adb etc sorted but see the thread above if not
enter the following:
adb shell
su (if needed to get a # prompt)
Code:
echo -ne '\x30\x00\x50\x00\x36\x00\x42\x00\x31\x00\x32\x00\x30\x00\x30\x00\x30' | dd of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p5 bs=1 seek=16384
(the above is one big long command. make sure you copy it all,and dont get extra spaces when you paste it. YOU COULD BRICK YOUR DEVICE IF THIS IS WRONG)
exit
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot getvar mid (or getvar all)
verify 0P6B12000 for modelid
fastboot reboot
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2 then change CID to desired edition by typing "fastboot oem writecid BS_US001" in fastboot
(or BS_US002) - NOTE - these are dev edition CIDs , replace with relevant CID to your desired variant
(ignore if not converting to dev - obvious i know lol)
Here are the differences between the two dev edition CIDs
3 then restore relevant nand in custom recovery, you can get it HERE thanks @Mr Hofs - look for nand for BS_US001 or BS_US002 CID - Note - Look for nand matching the CID you entered earlier above - these are dev for example
4 Flash the stock recovery or firmware zip (which includes the recovery) matching your desired software number NOTE - yet again the download links below are for DEV edition for example - the versions relevant to the variant you want are accessible through the search function. The firmware is HERE this shouldn't wipe sd contents but backup to be sure thanks @ckpv5
Follow THIS GREAT GUIDE for flashing via fastboot thanks @Sneakyghost
Or This quality tutorial to flash firmware from external sd card thanks @skulldreamz
if you are s off, sd contents should be untouched after flashing firmware but back them up just in case
To flash just the recovery, get the recovery.img from the zip above and put it in your fastboot folder on your PC. Then in CMD type "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" then "fastboot erase cache"
5 then you should be able to receive the OTA - flash as per HTC instructions, if you have any issues i.e corrupt file, flash ota manually- 1, reboot to recovery, then 2, press power and volume up and then flash in the menu that pops up
6 Profit
You will have the red text on the splash screen as the ota will flash a unmodified HBOOT - CLICK HERE for a modified one that will remove the red text. thanks @santod040 . Just remember to reflash stock hboot in the event of returning to s on before you type the s on command otherwise you will brick your device
IF, FOR ANY REASON U ARE NOT GETTING OTA, CLICK HERE AND APPLY IT MANUALLY
Thanks to the people mentioned for thier threads and download links.
The usual warnings apply of course. Take time and care and you shouldn't have any issues. Also please read the threads in the links above carefully
You don't have to be sorry, actually quite relevant?
The Great Dane said:
You don't have to be sorry, actually quite relevant?
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hehe thx mate
Do you have any comments dude???
Thanks exo jiji
joni2012 said:
Thanks exo jiji
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lol what for Bro??
if someone can confirm this is the way il get it moved into general as a tutorial
exocetdj said:
lol what for Bro??
if someone can confirm this is the way il get it moved into general as a tutorial
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I have no idea if it will work for sure, but it certainly sounds good.
When you say you have the WWE version, you mean simply an unbranded non-US version of the device?
The dev edition seems to basically be just the [SIM] Unlocked version shipped with an unlocked bootloader as well.
If I'm wrong, maybe someone can correct that statement.
I don't know anything about the WWE devices but if they're SIM unlocked as well then it seems worth trying as long as you are S-OFF and have backups of current firmware.
Yes you can do it, but why not just wait? Chances are the WWE build will be a later build than this one so I'd (personally) just wait the week or so for the OTA and manually flash it
EddyOS said:
Yes you can do it, but why not just wait? Chances are the WWE build will be a later build than this one so I'd (personally) just wait the week or so for the OTA and manually flash it
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Thanks guys!!!
@EddyOS no reason but to satisfy my ORD lol
exocetdj said:
Thanks guys!!!
@EddyOS no reason but to satisfy my ORD lol
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Seems like you can move it to general then[emoji12]
Fixed !
Mr Hofs said:
Fixed !
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hehehe cheers!
I have asked the mods to move this to general and i will amend post
Just did this to my T-mobile M8 and it worked perfectly.
Planning on switching to AT&T this afternoon since t-mobile coverage has been spotty for me.
Thanks for this write up, very much appreciated.
jimmydigital00 said:
Just did this to my T-mobile M8 and it worked perfectly.
Planning on switching to AT&T this afternoon since t-mobile coverage has been spotty for me.
Thanks for this write up, very much appreciated.
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No problem Sir
hang on........
forgot to mention that prior to applying ota you need the previous DEV firmware zip or OTA won't work. I will amend when i get home, if anyone can link me withn the 1.54.1540.9 firmware zip that would be great
exocetdj said:
hang on........
forgot to mention that prior to applying ota you need the previous DEV firmware zip or OTA won't work. I will amend when i get home, if anyone can link me withn the 1.54.1540.9 firmware zip that would be great
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Amateur[emoji6]
exocetdj said:
hang on........
forgot to mention that prior to applying ota you need the previous DEV firmware zip or OTA won't work. I will amend when i get home, if anyone can link me withn the 1.54.1540.9 firmware zip that would be great
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Full untouched 1.54.1540.9 firmware ?
Here : http://sourceforge.net/projects/htconem8/files/1.54.1540.9_firmware.zip/download
If you need the RUU too ... let me know
ckpv5 said:
Full untouched 1.54.1540.9 firmware ?
Here : http://sourceforge.net/projects/htconem8/files/1.54.1540.9_firmware.zip/download
If you need the RUU too ... let me know
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You legend! thanks bro! Il update the op when home.
How would I convert an M8 that was previously converted to a GPE into a dev edition device?
ckpv5 said:
Full untouched 1.54.1540.9 firmware ?
Here : http://sourceforge.net/projects/htconem8/files/1.54.1540.9_firmware.zip/download
If you need the RUU too ... let me know
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Will this wipe sd contents if you are s off?
Anyone has the stock unmodified build.prop from the 1.54.1540.9 firmware for the dev edition?
CID:BS_US002
Related
Dear forum members,
In the following A, B, C and D sections is described the flashing process
of the NoDo unbranded ROM: RUU_Schubert_BellMobility_WWE_2.20.841.02_Radio_5.65.09.11a_22.44.50.15_NoDo
A. Pre-Requisites
If your HD 7 is flashed with a ROM of the following release:
1. RUU_Schubert_BellMobility_WWE_2.16.666.02_Radio_5.64.09.11a_22.40.50.15U
then you can flash the following NoDo unbranded ROM and when you like you can comeback to your previous ROM
In case your HD 7 is flashed with a different of the above (1) ROM but your Firmware version at your phone settings>about>more information
is of the form xxxx.yy.zzzzz.666 i.e. with characteristic value 666
then you can also flash the following NoDo unbranded ROM, but you can comeback only to one of the above (1) ROM
B. Downloading
You must download the following 2 ROMs:
1. Download this zip ROM file: RUU_Schubert_BellMobility_WWE_2.20.841.02_Radio_5.65.09.11a_22.44.50.15_NoDo_by_ansar
2. Download this zip ROM file: RUU_Schubert_BellMobility_WWE_2.20.841.02_Radio_5.65.09.11a_22.44.50.15_NoDo_Signed_by_ansar
Extract the downloaded zip ROM files with an unzip / 7zip utility in separate folders of your choice
C. Flashing Process
In order to successfully flash the provided ROMs you must follow these steps:
1. Flash the ROM of the above (B.1.) extracted zip ROM file
2. After flashing HD 7 will automatically enter again in bootloader mode
3. In the screen of your computer the ROMUpdateUtility will report an ERROR[270]
4. Ignore it and exit from ROMUpdateUtility
5. Now flash the ROM of the above (B.2.) extracted zip ROM file
6. After flashing your HD 7 will boot normally
7. Exit from ROMUpdateUtility and proceed with your brand new ROM
If you do not want them you can delete all operator apps, in order to have more free RAM
Beware, in WP7 deleting an application means it is deleted from ROM
D. ROM Flashing Instructions
In order to flash a ROM follow these steps:
1. Press and hold power-on/off button to power-off the phone
2. Press and hold volume-down button and then press power-on/off button to enter bootloader mode
3. When your phone enters the tricolor screen bootloader mode, release volume-down button
4. Connect your phone to your windows 7/vista/xp pc/laptop with a usb cable
5. Verify that your phone will be identified and relevant drivers will be installed by windows os of your pc/laptop
6. After completion of (D.5.) above, check the usb message connection on your phone screen
7. To flash the ROM go to your pc/laptop folder where the downloaded zip ROM file is extracted
8. Double click on the ROMUpdateUtility.exe file and strictly follow the instructions on your pc/laptop screen
Till next version enjoy!!!
Regards, ansar
Working in Bell 9295 HD7 !!!!
NoDo ready.
TKS man.... you are the man !!
zetagnosis said:
Working in Bell 9295 HD7 !!!!
NoDo ready.
TKS man.... you are the man !!
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I despise, can only move between letters, no copy / paste functionality... sorry
thanks kindly, just picked one up...ill give it a shot at work tomoro and let ya know how it panned out.
Thank you for the files!!!
Just installed the ROM and no copy/paste . Do I need to enable something??
I changed the Region and after rebooting the phone Copy/Paste is now working!!!!
After the update the info shows the device as T9296 instead of T9295. Telstra software installed.
Would you please tell me how can I add Keyb languages? I only have English (UK) in the list. Thank you!!!
zetagnosis said:
I despise, can only move between letters, no copy / paste functionality... sorry
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Also installed on Bell HD7 and everything works even after changing region. still have copy and paste. My only concern is the fact that it's a Telstra ROM not Bell. Also the Keyboard only has settings for English UK. Besides that I happen to miss unlocking and side-loading apps. Hope someone comes out with a hack like the chevron team.
Thanks ANSAR for the work appreciated
USE [ROM]RUU_Schubert_HTC_Europe_1.69.401.01_Radio_5.54.09. 21_22.33b.50.10_Signed
All work OK in BELL HD7 - 7 keybs
Been a busy day and havent had a chance to flash yet..so if im reading right this is a telstra rom? if needed is there the actual bell rom to flash back to?
zetagnosis said:
USE [ROM]RUU_Schubert_HTC_Europe_1.69.401.01_Radio_5.54.09. 21_22.33b.50.10_Signed
All work OK in BELL HD7 - 7 keybs
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Hi,
What is this?
Regards, ansar
the-wrangler said:
Been a busy day and havent had a chance to flash yet..so if im reading right this is a telstra rom? if needed is there the actual bell rom to flash back to?
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Hi,
Yes you can goback to BellMobility branded ROM
In post #1 you can see in A section the ROM you can flash
Thank You all for commenting and supporting!!!
Regards, ansar
ansar.ath.gr said:
Hi,
What is this?
Regards, ansar
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I installed Europe ROM on my BELL HD 7 whit no problem... Radio, OS, NoDo all working . My current ROM: RUU_Schubert_HTC_Europe_1.69.401.01_Radio_5.54.09. 21_22.33b.50.10_Signed
ansar.ath.gr said:
Hi,
Yes you can goback to BellMobility branded ROM
In post #1 you can see in A section the ROM you can flash
Thank You all for commenting and supporting!!!
Regards, ansar
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thats great!! thank you very much. ill try it out and let ya know ..
edit....working great! thanks mate
Dear Ansar,
I have hd7
With radio software version:5.51.09.06a_22.30.50.09u
And with firmware version 2250.09.11901.206
And I want to flash a complete Rom because I haven't in setting the option who called connection and I haven't Bluetooth
only the Bluetooth of Headset when I open it he starts searching about a headset and require the pen code of it.
And I want to ask you which you like hd7 or hd2
What is the deference between them
If you can please help me
[email protected]
zetagnosis said:
I installed Europe ROM on my BELL HD 7 whit no problem... Radio, OS, NoDo all working . My current ROM: RUU_Schubert_HTC_Europe_1.69.401.01_Radio_5.54.09. 21_22.33b.50.10_Signed
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Hi,
Thnx for supporting!!
Regards, ansar
the-wrangler said:
thats great!! thank you very much. ill try it out and let ya know ..
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Hi,
Thnx for commenting and suporting!!
Regards, ansar
almoznebreda said:
Dear Ansar,
I have hd7
With radio software version:5.51.09.06a_22.30.50.09u
And with firmware version 2250.09.11901.206
And I want to flash a complete Rom because I haven't in setting the option who called connection and I haven't Bluetooth
only the Bluetooth of Headset when I open it he starts searching about a headset and require the pen code of it.
And I want to ask you which you like hd7 or hd2
What is the deference between them
If you can please help me
[email protected]
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Hi,
It is an O2 UK phone and you can flash relevant braned ROMs without pro
I use both, may be some time their way will converge may be not
Regards, ansar
Hi !!!
This ROM is TELESTRA not BELL....
Thanks for your work man.
Ok ran this rom since I flashed it...everything is working perfectly EXCEPT I can't send an mms..no pic text. Seems I can receive but not send..i did run HTC connection setup a few different times. Anyone else running this wanna try it out and see if it works? I'm gonna flash back but I'm gonna miss the damn copy and paste now that I've had it again. Lol I'm one of the few that use it many times daily. .ah well..
EDIT...looks like it was just a network problem, long as no one else has an issue I'dsay were still golden...thanks again ansar!
So after flashing this rom and enjoying it for some time, i decided to go back to the original rom since i think i prefer the benefit of unlocked phone to the NoDo update.
However, after flashing the original rom from bell, chevron unlocker doesn't work on my phone any longer.
Has anyone tried this rom and gone back their original rom and have been able to unlock their phones?
thanks
zetagnosis said:
Hi !!!
This ROM is TELESTRA not BELL....
Thanks for your work man.
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Hi,
Yes, as in title shows for BellMobility and ROM of CV 841 - Telstra
Regards, ansar
Dear forum members,
In the following A, B, C and D sections is described the flashing process
of the NoDo unbranded ROM: RUU_Mozart_TMO_DE_1.30.401.01_Radio_5.54.09.21_22.33b.50U_NoDo
A. Pre-Requisites
If your Mozart is flashed with a ROM of the following releases:
1. RUU_Mozart_TMO_DE_1.23.111.05_Radio_5.50.09.18_22.24.50.09U
2. RUU_Mozart_TMO_DE_1.28.111.03_Radio_5.50.09.18_22.24.50.09U
then you can flash the following NoDo unbranded ROM and when you like you can comeback to your previous ROM
In case your Mozart is flashed with a different of the above 1, 2 ROMs but your Firmware version at your phone settings>about>more information
is of the form xxxx.yy.zzzzz.111 i.e. with characteristic value 111
then you can also flash the following NoDo unbranded ROM, but you can comeback only to one of the above 1, 2 ROMs
B. Downloading
You must download the following 2 ROMs:
1. Download this zip ROM file: RUU_Mozart_TMO_DE_1.30.401.01_Radio_5.54.09.21_22.33b.50U_NoDo_by_ansar
2. Download this zip ROM file: RUU_Mozart_TMO_DE_1.30.401.01_Radio_5.54.09.21_22.33b.50U_NoDo_Signed_by_ansar
Extract the downloaded zip ROM files with an unzip / 7zip utility in separate folders of your choice
C. Flashing Process
In order to successfully flash the provided ROMs you must follow these steps:
1. Flash the ROM of the above (B.1.) extracted zip ROM file
2. After flashing Mozart will automatically enter again in bootloader mode
3. In the screen of your computer the ROMUpdateUtility will report an ERROR[270]
4. Ignore it and exit from ROMUpdateUtility
5. Now flash the ROM of the above (B.2.) extracted zip ROM file
6. After flashing your Mozart will boot normally
7. Exit from ROMUpdateUtility and proceed with your brand new ROM
If you do not want them you can delete all operator apps, in order to have more free RAM
Beware, in WP7 deleting an application means it is deleted from ROM
D. ROM Flashing Instructions
In order to flash a ROM follow these steps:
1. Press and hold power-on/off button to power-off the phone
2. Press and hold volume-down button and then press power-on/off button to enter bootloader mode
3. When your phone enters the tricolor screen bootloader mode, release volume-down button
4. Connect your phone to your windows 7/vista/xp pc/laptop with a usb cable
5. Verify that your phone will be identified and relevant drivers will be installed by windows os of your pc/laptop
6. After completion of (D.5.) above, check the usb message connection on your phone screen
7. To flash the ROM go to your pc/laptop folder where the downloaded zip ROM file is extracted
8. Double click on the ROMUpdateUtility.exe file and strictly follow the instructions on your pc/laptop screen
Till next version enjoy!!!
Regards, ansar
Dear Ansar!
Firstly I would like to thanks for your information.
Please check back all the links attached because it's report that "File not available"
Thanks again
orbite said:
Dear Ansar!
Firstly I would like to thanks for your information.
Please check back all the links attached because it's report that "File not available"
Thanks again
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Hi,
I will check it, thnx for commenting and supporting!!
Regards, ansar
Hi! Does this ROM also have the bad color gradient/banding issue that original HTC Europe 1.30 have?
Thanks!
Necroman_AI said:
Hi! Does this ROM also have the bad color gradient/banding issue that original HTC Europe 1.30 have?
Thanks!
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yes i would like to know the same.
also if this has Autofocus on Camera (focus without pressing button)
and someone check if this got bing voice search in uk or us region
ansar do you mind explaining why we can only come back to tmo after that? even with goldcard?
and why do we have to flash it two times like unbranding without goldcard.
i also wonder what the term "unbranded" means in your case.
it doesnt have t-mobile startup logo? thats the "branding" isnt it?
ahh but i see, is this official or hacked rom?
because i think its using htc europe bootloader and not tmo
[ROM]RUU_Mozart_TMO_DE_1.28.111.03_5.52.09.16_22.33a.50_RELEASE
111 is tmo, 401 is htc europe
Necroman_AI said:
Hi! Does this ROM also have the bad color gradient/banding issue that original HTC Europe 1.30 have?
Thanks!
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Hi,
May be soon MS/hTC will push a fix thru zune
Regards, ansar
webwalk® said:
yes i would like to know the same.
also if this has Autofocus on Camera (focus without pressing button)
and someone check if this got bing voice search in uk or us region
ansar do you mind explaining why we can only come back to tmo after that? even with goldcard?
and why do we have to flash it two times like unbranding without goldcard.
i also wonder what the term "unbranded" means in your case.
it doesnt have t-mobile startup logo? thats the "branding" isnt it?
ahh but i see, is this official or hacked rom?
because i think its using htc europe bootloader and not tmo
[ROM]RUU_Mozart_TMO_DE_1.28.111.03_5.52.09.16_22.33a.50_RELEASE
111 is tmo, 401 is htc europe
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Hi,
If you see the ROM title is addressed to Mozart TMO_DE, i.e.CV 111, operator and unbrands to CV 401, i.e. hTC_Europe
A return to TMO_DE is possible, if one wants to go back for any reason to his/her initial operator
Regards, ansar
Is this an unbranded ROM?
as far as is understood, yes
it uses htc europe bootloader, but tmode rom
so no tmobile startup logo, but all tmode apps inside
I have TMO/DE 1.28.111.01_Radio_5.52.09.16_22.33a50.10U...
out of the box.
can I flash my Mozart and unbrand it?
can I apply the guide above?
thanks.
But no possibility anymore to sideload my own tryout homebrew apps, if I'm right?
And will it be possible to get future updates? (see Microsofts statement about the forced nodo update)?
Sorry for the questions. Too much information at the moment en too little time to receive all of it.
negruj said:
Is this an unbranded ROM?
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Hi,
See my reply at post #7 above
Regards, ansar
webwalk® said:
as far as is understood, yes
it uses htc europe bootloader, but tmode rom
so no tmobile startup logo, but all tmode apps inside
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Hi,
See my reply at post #7 above
After flashing you run an HTC_Europe ROM
Regards, ansar
pik. said:
I have TMO/DE 1.28.111.01_Radio_5.52.09.16_22.33a50.10U...
out of the box.
can I flash my Mozart and unbrand it?
can I apply the guide above?
thanks.
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Hi,
As you can see in post #1 you just have the one ROM required
After flashing you run an HTC_Europe NoDo ROM
Regards, ansar
negruj said:
But no possibility anymore to sideload my own tryout homebrew apps, if I'm right?
And will it be possible to get future updates? (see Microsofts statement about the forced nodo update)?
Sorry for the questions. Too much information at the moment en too little time to receive all of it.
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Hi,
Side load can be fixed with another way
After flashing you will get at once 7390 March update thru zune
All future updates like mango etc will also be downloaded
Regards, ansar
ansar.ath.gr said:
Hi,
Side load can be fixed with another way
After flashing you will get at once 7390 March update thru zune
All future updates like mango etc will also be downloaded
Regards, ansar
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Thanks Ansar,
I did install this Rom. It works great.
I noticed that the flashed ROM is the 7389 built.
When connected to Zune it is possible to update to 7390 As you told me.
But I've been looking all over Xda and the internet to find a solution to get Chevron working or another way to sideload apps for the 7389 built. But I can't seem to find any. Can you give any link to the other way you mentioned above?
There's only one way I seem to find. Flash a 7004 or 7008 rom, Chevron unlock, apply registry hack and update. Since I need to use this rom of yours to unbrand it, its not really possible to revert to 7004 or 7008.
As you can see I'm a bit stuck in getting it unlocked again.
Anyway thanks for your time and help!
Regards
Update Error 80070005
Hi,
After upgrading to this rom, I keep getting the error 80070005 when I try to look for updates through Zune, which seems to be a permission issue. I do have a notification on my phone that there is an update available. Just can't get it to download.
Did I do anything wrong during the update procedure? Anyone else had this too?
Thanks!
chriskay said:
Hi,
After upgrading to this rom, I keep getting the error 80070005 when I try to look for updates through Zune, which seems to be a permission issue. I do have a notification on my phone that there is an update available. Just can't get it to download.
Did I do anything wrong during the update procedure? Anyone else had this too?
Thanks!
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Looks like there is something wrong with my computer as I could update no problem through my netbook. Already re-installed Zune.
Any suggestions?
what rom shud i use?
i have :
Os 7.0.7004.0
Frimware 2250.09.12830.707
Radio 5.52.09.16_22.33a.50.10U
fpotre said:
i have :
Os 7.0.7004.0
Frimware 2250.09.12830.707
Radio 5.52.09.16_22.33a.50.10U
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Hi,
You have ASEA
This one is addressed to those they have TMO_DE
Regards, ansar
Hey guyz ... Howz all doing. okie here's the deal. I am new to this whole Windows Phone 7 stuff used to play a lot with the HTC Elfin i had with WM6.1.
Tried a lot of stuff on Transformer too.
Now itz time for Samsung Focus , as my first Windows Phone Device.
I have read countless articles on this forum but still have a few doubts remaining.
1) Can the 8107 Mango bootloader be replaced with MAGLDR or it will screw up the device ?
2) Is it ok to flash MAGLDR & Custom ROM with an external MicroSD card inside ?
3) I cant find anything to backup stock rom and bootloader & restore it back in case if the device is burned. I found 1 or 2 but some report that restore isnt working. Can ny1 help me out with this.
Lastly the phone is on its way to my place so I dont know if it is a 1.3 or 1.4
But i need to get the above questions cleared as I have my xams running and can only giv 1hour fr the unlocking stuff. So just want to clear all the doubts before the phone arrives.
Thanks a lot guyz !!!
*BUMP* Please Help me ASAP Guyz....
That's because when you flash MAGLDR/custom roms, you do it on your own and accept the risks.
And yes, you might not be able to restore. In theory, you should be able to restore after flashing back a stock ROM, but I for one haven't tested/verified that.
Remember, all these are on your own risk
1. Yes
2. Yes
3. see this
newbies go to website in my signature.
EnderPsp said:
That's because when you flash MAGLDR/custom roms, you do it on your own and accept the risks.
And yes, you might not be able to restore. In theory, you should be able to restore after flashing back a stock ROM, but I for one haven't tested/verified that.
Remember, all these are on your own risk
1. Yes
2. Yes
3. see this
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Thanks for the Replies. One last question, say I got a SIM unlocked device and I flash MAGLDR & Custom ROM, will it ask again for an unlock code ?? ....
sagar_tiru2006 said:
Thanks for the Replies. One last question, say I got a SIM unlocked device and I flash MAGLDR & Custom ROM, will it ask again for an unlock code ?? ....
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No it won't.SIM unlocks are not written on the rom or firmware.So it can't be erased by flashing.
sagar_tiru2006 said:
Thanks for the Replies. One last question, say I got a SIM unlocked device and I flash MAGLDR & Custom ROM, will it ask again for an unlock code ?? ....
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I have to redirect that to my sig:
"Before asking questions, please read the Samsung Focus wiki and search the forums!"
Quote from the wiki:
Formatting, Flashing, upgrading, downgrading OS and firwmare doesn't affect Network lock (SIM lock).
Locks are in NVRAM - you do not overwrite this section by flashing firmware or formatting.
If the device is already SIM unlocked, flashing/updating/downgrading/formatting/etc the ROM will keep the phone unlocked.
Thanx a lot for all the help will flash tango tnite
Hoping not to brick my newly acquired device
Installed MAGLDR
Installed CleanROM !!
Profit!!
Anyone heard about M9+ S-Off method in development?
It would be very nice to have that so we can change carrier ID.
At the moment we can't change from chinese to asia wwe or Taiwan etc etc firmwares or just CIDs, and thus who has a chinese CID in the aboot partition is bound to get Chinese news on blinkfeed. (I've gathered some information and this is the situation: blinkfeed is working with carrier id of the phone and other language resources. Read about this on E8 and chinese m8 phones, but now there's a solution for this with custom rom and mod, look up in this forum, CleanSlate or Mod Sense Home...)
I'd be willing to donate if S-Off would become possible. Of course we don't have the kernel sources yet, so it's very improbable that someone would be working on it already, but let's just start a discussion about this.
UPDATES:
So what we know so far,
- there's the JCard method possible which needs a service or a JCard at home
- the bootloader is type ABoot
- no method yet for s-offing without JCard
- no kernel sources out yet for the phone
J card works.
so far, only java card works
Thanks good to know about JCard thing!
Hopefully when kernel sources will be out, some brute force method can be found to access the protected partition and flip it to S-Off.
It would be nice to have a method that can be done with only software and PC.
There's been a recent dump of kernel sources yesterday on http://www.htcdev.com/devcenter/downloads but not the m9pw yet. Hope they release it soon enough, so someone can look at it. Hopefully a hoard of M9+ users would be willing to donate for the one who brings such method. I'll be first in line to donate.
Maybe there's already a similar device with MTK and similar boot loading mechanism cracked?
Do someone know if there were any other HTC device with MTK chipset S-Offed without JCard, like S-Off with revone and such methods?
Not sure if the sunshine boys are going to be working on s off on the plus but those guys would probably be the ones who do it, their stomping ground is Qualcomm however
I have access to HTC Authorized service in my City. These guys already have J Card but unfortunately the don't have detailed guideline how to deal with M9 +
They said that in another MTK HTC devices there is a option in the bootloader mode (Sim lock) and they are doing official S off in this menu, but there was no Sim lock Menu in M9+ bootloader.
If someone knows how to deal with this issue I will continue my attempts for S Off.
zazabichi said:
I have access to HTC Authorized service in my City. These guys already have J Card but unfortunately the don't have detailed guideline how to deal with M9 +
They said that in another MTK HTC devices there is a option in the bootloader mode (Sim lock) and they are doing official S off in this menu, but there was no Sim lock Menu in M9+ bootloader.
If someone knows how to deal with this issue I will continue my attempts for S Off.
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maybe @SteelH or @ntflc has some tips?
tbalden said:
maybe @SteelH or @ntflc has some tips?
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S-off is possible with jcard. Dont know what tip you are looking for.
SteelH said:
S-off is possible with jcard. Dont know what tip you are looking for.
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I have access to Jcard but don't know how to S off the device.
Could you please please advice me?
zazabichi said:
I have access to Jcard but don't know how to S off the device.
Could you please please advice me?
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Already S offed. What's next?
zazabichi said:
Already S offed. What's next?
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Nice! What's your intentions? Do you want to try to convert your phone to another region's full firmware? There's some risk in that, we don't exactly know if the hardware from China and the other regions are fully the same and compatible, like the radio unit. I guess they are, I didn't have any issues running the phone on Asia WWE firmware or European, but I didn't (and couldn't because of S-On on my device) try a full conversion with all the S-On protected partitions of the phone. I only could flash boot/recovery/data and system, but there's a lot more of different partitions related to the hardware functionality.
Practically with s-off you can overwrite the CID (carrierid) to supercid (1111111 or something like that ) of your phone and thus you can convert flash any other regions full RUU firmware zip from 'fastboot oem rebootRUU' mode. Then you can receive OTAs of that different regions.
Otherwise being s-off means nothing much more than that opportunity.
Also probably you could unlock the sim lock to a certain phone company if your sim is bound to a phone company, on an S-Offed device you can do that. But I'm not sure how that's done.
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Nice! What's your intentions? Do you want to try to convert your phone to another region's full firmware? There's some risk in that, we don't exactly know if the hardware from China and the other regions are fully the same and compatible, like the radio unit. I guess they are, I didn't have any issues running the phone on Asia WWE firmware or European, but I didn't (and couldn't because of S-On on my device) try a full conversion with all the S-On protected partitions of the phone. I only could flash boot/recovery/data and system, but there's a lot more of different partitions related to the hardware functionality.
Practically with s-off you can overwrite the CID (carrierid) to supercid (1111111 or something like that ) of your phone and thus you can convert flash any other regions full RUU firmware zip from 'fastboot oem rebootRUU' mode. Then you can receive OTAs of that different regions.
Otherwise being s-off means nothing much more than that opportunity.
Also probably you could unlock the sim lock to a certain phone company if your sim is bound to a phone company, on an S-Offed device you can do that. But I'm not sure how that's done.
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Yes I wanna have European Firmware.
Is it possible to extract Non Chinese dialer file?
zazabichi said:
Already S offed. What's next?
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Please give us some more details.
As far as i understand - you connect the jcard, reboot in bootloader, and enter that command?
Thanks!
I have one from UAE. I did everything to s-off this device but no luck until now. It did not work with jcard. I have version 1.61.401.6 installed. Now, I see some people had luck with m9+ from other regions. I mean is it region related or something? I even did unlock my bootloader, installed twrp and rooted my device just to try that sunshine's method. Unfortunately sunshine's method did not work either. Now my question is,, If Taiwanese or Chinese versions can be s-off with jcard, how can I install their software version? Why can't I s-off my m9+ ? I really appreciate if people shared their s-off experiences.
Sorry for the ignorrance, but from where can I get Jcard? I see there a lot of people in here have it.
Also can a Java Card or Jcard be emulated on a PC?
Sent from my HTC One M9+
Good news ahead https://twitter.com/illespal/status/621710108154695680 sunshine maybe soon for m9+ soff exploit
tbalden said:
Good news ahead https://twitter.com/illespal/status/621710108154695680 sunshine maybe soon for m9+ soff exploit
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I have an XTC2Clip on its way for this, will keep you all posted on how it goes.
Sent from my HTC One M8x using Tapatalk.
Hey all,
while trying to upgrade my device htc 820 dual sim which has android 4.4.4 .. i pushed a boot.img file that cause no OS boot .. just fastboot screen with it's choices (like HBoot, Power Down, etc ...)
any one can help me with working/right boot.img file ??
CID : HTCCN701
MID : OPFJ11000
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You need to find RUU with cid 701 and rename it to OPFJ11000.zip and put it on the root of your external SD card then boot into HBOOT ( i.e. bootloader ). If the cid of the RUU you inserted is correct with your device, then HBOOT will flash the zip automatically.
Others developers please kindly justify my mistakes if any.
P's1 I wont carry responsibility if you break your device when carrying out mu guide.
P's2 You may want to try out the RUU mode method if the above one fails. Instructions can be found by search on xda htc devices forums ( Sorry I dont know what the proccedures are since I didnt really experienced it before ).
Sent from my htc_a51dtul using XDA Labs
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Didn't this guide I posted in this thread helped you?
iSaidyiu said:
Didn't this guide I posted in this thread helped you?
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1st, thank u v.much for ur follow up ..
but excuse me i didn't find ruu with my cid, so i put this post ..
i downloaded the ruu that linked in the post u have mention but no result ..
could u help me with links to ruu with my cid as u said ?
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1st, thank u v.much for ur follow up ..
but excuse me i didn't find ruu with my cid, so i put this post ..
i downloaded the ruu that linked in the post u have mention but no result ..
could u help me with links to ruu with my cid as u said ?
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HTC China's firmware is very rare on this forum. AFAIK, there aren't any htc 701 firmware on this forum yet. What you may do is to find a retail shop to S-OFF your phone and then universal dual sim RUU can be flashed onto your device. XTC2Clip is the only known tool that can S-OFF our device, but it costs money. Otherwise, it may be infinite waiting here.
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HTC China's firmware is very rare on this forum. AFAIK, there aren't any htc 701 firmware on this forum yet. What you may do is to find a retail shop to S-OFF your phone and then universal dual sim RUU can be flashed onto your device. XTC2Clip is the only known tool that can S-OFF our device, but it costs money. Otherwise, it may be infinite waiting here.
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Finally Good News
a friend made a favor for me :angel:
My Old Bootloader Data was :
*** Software statues: Modified ***
*** UNLOCKED ***
A51_DTUL PVT SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-3.19.0.0000
RADIO-01.01.010_U1030481_08.01.41117_2
OS-1.21.1400.1
eMMC-boot 2048MB 0C
Nov 17 2014,23:28:12.27721
My New Bootloader Data is :
*** Software statues: Official ***
*** RELOCKED ***
A51_DTUL PVT SHIP S-OFF
CID-11111111
HBOOT-3.19.0.0000
RADIO-01.01.010_U10305041_08.01.41117_2
OS-2.10.1400.4
eMMC-boot 2048MB 0C
Nov 18 2015,19:02:49.90026844
He push KK 4.4.4 and i checked update and received 199MB then 890MB that upgraded the phone to LP and working well in calls, wifi, bluetooth, etc ...
there is two problem
1. phone model become 820t not 820
2. no google play, gmail, google music, etc .. just a chines store
any help ??
The one you flashed is a Chinese RUU which Google is blocked from the country. You may need to manually flash gapps or install another non-Chinese rom.
P's: Dont even think of downloading apps in the Chinese app store. The apps inside are modified by the Chinese Gov so to let them have a greater surveillance over the people who are using the phone.
iSaidyiu said:
The one you flashed is a Chinese RUU which Google is blocked from the country. You may need to manually flash gapps or install another non-Chinese rom.
P's: Dont even think of downloading apps in the Chinese app store. The apps inside are modified by the Chinese Gov so to let them have a greater surveillance over the people who are using the phone.
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have u any links of official rom like what i pushed that allow official update ??
with gapps of course ..
nabilovetch said:
have u any links of official rom like what i pushed that allow official update ??
with gapps of course ..
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/des...l-ruu-htc-desire-d820u-a51dtul-t3359709/page1
Next time please make good use of the "search" function.
Sent from my htc_a51dtul using XDA Labs
iSaidyiu said:
http://.xda-.com/desire-820/general/official-ruu-htc-desire-d820u-a51dtul-t3359709/page1
Next time please make good use of the "search" function.
Sent from my htc_a51dtul using XDA Labs
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Lesson has been learned :good:
but a question : the link is to ruu with cid 622 .. does it work with my cid 11111111 ?
excuse me i'm still haven't experience ..
nabilovetch said:
Lesson has been learned :good:
but a question : the link is to ruu with cid 622 .. does it work with my cid 11111111 ?
excuse me i'm still haven't experience ..
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CID-11111111 is called a "super-cid", which imply that all RUU of the same device ( no. of sim need to be exact ) model can be flashed to the device with super-cid.