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The main reason I did not flash the leaked firmware is fear of the long process of going back or not really being used to flashing new firmware. Now that we have s-off is the process easier and if so what is it exactly?
EDIT: Also is there anything I'm missing by just flashing the patch for old firmware versus the upgrade itself...
From reading other posts, I don't believe that S-Off makes flashing firmware any easier. It just enables you to actually RUU back to an earlier version, which you could not do before. (Just be careful and follow steps other members have outlined in flashing back, especially if your 4G connectivity drops. Lots of threads on this issue.) That being said, I have not done S-Off myself (I haven't felt the risk was worth the reward yet), so I'm happy to be corrected if I'm wrong.
Unless you have some burning need to flash a new firmware, I would suggest against it. Some users have reported better signal and battery life, while many others have reported terrible battery life and overheating. I'm on the GB OTA firmware, and flashed CleanROM 4.2.2 with the old firmware patch. Based on other users' posts, ICS runs as well on my Rezound as those with updated firmware.
destro158 said:
From reading other posts, I don't believe that S-Off makes flashing firmware any easier. It just enables you to actually RUU back to an earlier version, which you could not do before. (Just be careful and follow steps other members have outlined in flashing back, especially if your 4G connectivity drops. Lots of threads on this issue.) That being said, I have not done S-Off myself (I haven't felt the risk was worth the reward yet), so I'm happy to be corrected if I'm wrong.
Unless you have some burning need to flash a new firmware, I would suggest against it. Some users have reported better signal and battery life, while many others have reported terrible battery life and overheating. I'm on the GB OTA firmware, and flashed CleanROM 4.2.2 with the old firmware patch. Based on other users' posts, ICS runs as well on my Rezound as those with updated firmware.
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Cool. That is exactly what I wanted to know thanks. Sounds like I'll be using the patch as well.
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Cool. That is exactly what I wanted to know thanks. Sounds like I'll be using the patch as well.
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The 4G issue has been resolved all thanks to a factory reset after you RUU. So the process of downgrading and upgrading RUU is very simple now. The only difference really is you will have newer radios.
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i ran the leaked ICS OTA on the old firmware for about two weeks. Then i tried out Joelz Evita ROM and had to flash the Sense4 firmware. I tried it for a few days but still too many bugs with it, so i restored the ICS leak, then rebooted into hboot and ran the new firmware. I think my signal, download speed and battery all are better now. I'm loving the leak. If the leak is this good, I cant wait for the final.
Before i Switched to Straight Talk, I received the latest OTA update for the DNA 4.2.2 with sense 5
Everything i searched for rooting the DNA after the DNA seems to be nonexistence
Moonshine wont work....any other ideas? or help? achieving S-Off And Boat loader Unlocked?
tomtrangrmi said:
Before i Switched to Straight Talk, I received the latest OTA update for the DNA 4.2.2 with sense 5
Everything i searched for rooting the DNA after the DNA seems to be nonexistence
Moonshine wont work....any other ideas? or help? achieving S-Off And Boat loader Unlocked?
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Rumrunner should work (rumrunner.us). This thread gives a breakdown on s-off methods: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559232
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Rumrunner should work (rumrunner.us). This thread gives a breakdown on s-off methods: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559232
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Thanks bro I been searching all over!
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Thanks bro I been searching all over!
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No problem. Let me know how rumrunner goes. I used moonshine a while back, and am curious as to how well rumrunner is working and if its as easy as moonshine.
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No problem. Let me know how rumrunner goes. I used moonshine a while back, and am curious as to how well rumrunner is working and if its as easy as moonshine.
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I just did it the other day with the 3.06 update. It has been working great for me. The one thing I am looking forward to is when they start releasing more ROMs for them. Right now the only real viable one is Super Stock Sense 5.
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I just did it the other day with the 3.06 update. It has been working great for me. The one thing I am looking forward to is when they start releasing more ROMs for them. Right now the only real viable one is Super Stock Sense 5.
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Releasing more ROMs? Are you referring to sense 5 ROMs based on the latest stock OTA? If not, there are plenty of great ROMs out there for the DNA. I've personally used ViperDNA (2.0.3), CM10.2, SlimBean 4.3.1, crDroid 4.3. They have all worked great, and there are plenty more to try. Thinking about making the jump to one of the 4.4 AOSP based ROMs (quite a few out now).
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Releasing more ROMs? Are you referring to sense 5 ROMs based on the latest stock OTA? If not, there are plenty of great ROMs out there for the DNA. I've personally used ViperDNA (2.0.3), CM10.2, SlimBean 4.3.1, crDroid 4.3. They have all worked great, and there are plenty more to try. Thinking about making the jump to one of the 4.4 AOSP based ROMs (quite a few out now).
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I am referring to the new ROMs (and ROMs, such as ViperDNA) that work with the new 3.06 firmware and are updated to work with it. I have seen several out there, but as for working with the new firmware, when I posted, there were few that were updated to work with it. I am not saying any of them are bad, or do not work, I am just looking for them to update and run on the new firmware, that is all.
I do not want to get something to try and run but not work because of firmware issues. For this reason, that is why I am running DNA Super Stock Sense5 released for the 3.06 firmware. I like it because it is unbloated stock with a few minor tweaks that really are nice (what is specifically coming to mind is the battery percentage on the notification bar, inlaid in the battery level).
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I am referring to the new ROMs (and ROMs, such as ViperDNA) that work with the new 3.06 firmware and are updated to work with it. I have seen several out there, but as for working with the new firmware, when I posted, there were few that were updated to work with it. I am not saying any of them are bad, or do not work, I am just looking for them to update and run on the new firmware, that is all.
I do not want to get something to try and run but not work because of firmware issues. For this reason, that is why I am running DNA Super Stock Sense5 released for the 3.06 firmware. I like it because it is unbloated stock with a few minor tweaks that really are nice (what is specifically coming to mind is the battery percentage on the notification bar, inlaid in the battery level).
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10-4. I'm still new at this, so I was unaware that the new firmware would cause any issues with flashing a completely different ROM.
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I am referring to the new ROMs (and ROMs, such as ViperDNA) that work with the new 3.06 firmware and are updated to work with it. I have seen several out there, but as for working with the new firmware, when I posted, there were few that were updated to work with it. I am not saying any of them are bad, or do not work, I am just looking for them to update and run on the new firmware, that is all.
I do not want to get something to try and run but not work because of firmware issues. For this reason, that is why I am running DNA Super Stock Sense5 released for the 3.06 firmware. I like it because it is unbloated stock with a few minor tweaks that really are nice (what is specifically coming to mind is the battery percentage on the notification bar, inlaid in the battery level).
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Your firmware shouldn't matter, the ROM you flash is your firmware. It includes the kernel, system, and apps. Radios are not flashed when you flash a rom, but all the radios work with all the ROMs.
I have never upgraded past the 1.15 firmware and I've been running a variety of ROMs. The only things I've changed are the radio and recovery (so I can flash 4.4 ROMs). No problems aside from the known bugs since I clean flash everything (system, cache, dalvik, and data).
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Your firmware shouldn't matter, the ROM you flash is your firmware. It includes the kernel, system, and apps. Radios are not flashed when you flash a rom, but all the radios work with all the ROMs.
I have never upgraded past the 1.15 firmware and I've been running a variety of ROMs. The only things I've changed are the radio and recovery (so I can flash 4.4 ROMs). No problems aside from the known bugs since I clean flash everything (system, cache, dalvik, and data).
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Thanks for clearing that up! This was my understanding as well, so I was a bit confused when with the mention of the lack of ROMs compatible with the latest OTA. I hadn't heard of issues running any ROM after accepting the latest OTA and getting s-off through rumrunner.
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Your firmware shouldn't matter, the ROM you flash is your firmware. It includes the kernel, system, and apps. Radios are not flashed when you flash a rom, but all the radios work with all the ROMs.
I have never upgraded past the 1.15 firmware and I've been running a variety of ROMs. The only things I've changed are the radio and recovery (so I can flash 4.4 ROMs). No problems aside from the known bugs since I clean flash everything (system, cache, dalvik, and data).
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I'm no expert, I am just telling you what I know. When I was talking with some of the guys in the irc chat, they told me that I had to watch which ROM I got because I had the 3.06 update. Like I said, I am no expert so I have just been weary.
I can get back into recovery but ever since I've attempted to flash a costum rom such as Viper or Revolution it gets stuck in the splash screen.
I'm not sure whats going on but I can boot into AOKP. If someone can help me out with the appropriate steps to take to flash one of those roms OR to flash back to stock I'd really appreciate because I've been at this for a couple of hours now and my head is starting to hurt :/
You need to update your firmware to run a Sense 2.22 based ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54408500&postcount=9592
From the linked post:
The issues you will see without the new firmware include long boot times with no boot animations and some users on 9.1 reported wifi and bluetooth issues.
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You need to update your firmware to run a Sense 2.22 based ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54408500&postcount=9592
From the linked post:
The issues you will see without the new firmware include long boot times with no boot animations and some users on 9.1 reported wifi and bluetooth issues.
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I see you helping a lot people here redpoint so first of all thanks.
I just used the RUU.exe to return to at&t stock software number 1.58.502.1
I've read exactly what you said about being on Sense 2.22 but that's where I'm not sure what to do since AT&T hasn't release 4.4.3 yet and theres nothing for me to update to.
Do I have to S-off to obtain Sense 2.22? And also how difficult is it to S-ON? Again thanks so much.
afrojoc said:
I just used the RUU.exe to return to at&t stock software number 1.58.502.1
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Kind of did things the hard way, although you are back up and running. Now you will need to unlock the bootloader and install custom recovery again, to get back to where you were.
All you really needed to do was either restore your nandroid (you should always make one before flashing anything) or get a different ROM (Sense 1.xxx base) onto the phone and flash it.
Also, the phone was likely not really "stuck", just taking a REALLY LONG time to boot, like 10 minutes.
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I've read exactly what you said about being on Sense 2.22 but that's where I'm not sure what to do since AT&T hasn't release 4.4.3 yet and theres nothing for me to update to.
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The post I linked previously includes the specific firmware package for US users, and a link to detailed instructions. 2.22.1540 is what you want to use, its pulled from the US Dev Edition OTA. While its not the "official AT&T" firmware, the DE is identical to the AT&T version in everything except AT&T branding (band support, etc.) and designed specifically for use on AT&T. Users here (including myself) can confirm it works seamlessly on the AT&T version.
2.22.1540 is also specifically advocated for use on the AT&T version in the following ROM post, along with great instruction (this is personally the one I used). Although you have to download the whole ROM, as the firmware is packed with it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-htc-one-m8/development/att-4-4-3-2-22-1540-3-debloated-sense-6-t2837365
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Do I have to S-off to obtain Sense 2.22?
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To update the firmware as I've described, yes. Reason being, the partitions that need to be updated by the firmware (radio, hboot, etc.) can't be modified without either S-off, or "official" update meant for your version.
The other option is to remain S-on and wait until AT&T releases the OTA. But who knows when that will be . . .
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And also how difficult is it to S-ON?
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S-on isn't really necessary. As long as you understand the implications of s-off, its usually better to be s-off. More freedom, and more options to recover if you have issues.
Also, AT&T doesn't care about s-off in terms of warranty service. They only care about physical damage or water damage.
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Again thanks so much. I see you helping a lot people here redpoint so first of all thanks
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No problem at all. I've benefited a lot from XDA, and its my way of contributing.
I have an HTC One M8 AT&T Branded but it has 4.4.2 on it and i wanna flash viperrom 3.2.1 but it requires androids 4.4.4 software. im S-ON, 3.16 Bootloader with 1.58.502.1 Software number. Baseband Version is 1.16.21331931.LA11G_20.31A.4145.02L. im just looking to Update from 4.4.2 to 4.4.4 but i cant seem to find out how. Any help would be great.
Perfect.
Unlock your bootlooader if you haven't already, fastboot flash recovery (TWRP/PHILZ),root using the chosen custom recovery,make a backup before or after root.
Go here http://theroot.ninja/ for Sunshine
S-OFF cause that's what your going to need to update as far as 4.4.4
Orrrr just wait a few days for the ATT 4.4.4 build to be released (ETA 29th) and then youll have 4.4.4 without having to do anything.
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Orrrr just wait a few days for the ATT 4.4.4 build to be released (ETA 29th) and then youll have 4.4.4 without having to do anything.
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That's a better idea for sure.
I haven't noticed if Sunshine has an update that works with 4.4.4 yet.
Are you S-OFF ?
What are the advantages/disadvantages of S-OFF so the OP knows what he might be missing.
Do you know when the Sunshine update will be?
Yup,no [email protected],[email protected],there are plenty of posts about advantages and disadvantages...my point of view is simple,it is not needed for the novice,ive seen too many mess things due to lack of knowledge. My usage of it is for switching between att and developer ROM's to get latest updates. Outside of that I dont mess with conversions,to risky for a 6-700 device. My advice is stick to htc dev unlocked bootloader and wait for official update.
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That's a better idea for sure.
I haven't noticed if Sunshine has an update that works with 4.4.4 yet.
Are you S-OFF ?
What are the advantages/disadvantages of S-OFF so the OP knows what he might be missing.
Do you know when the Sunshine update will be?
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Wonders_Never_Cease said:
Yup,no [email protected],[email protected],there are plenty of posts about advantages and disadvantages...my point of view is simple,it is not needed for the novice,ive seen too many mess things due to lack of knowledge. My usage of it is for switching between att and developer ROM's to get latest updates. Outside of that I dont mess with conversions,to risky for a 6-700 device. My advice is stick to htc dev unlocked bootloader and wait for official update.
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Cool thank you
Im not S-OFF but hell ill wait for the 29th to roll around and see if i have an update. Can you link me to the info stating its around the 29th?
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Im not S-OFF but hell ill wait for the 29th to roll around and see if i have an update. Can you link me to the info stating its around the 29th?
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I didn't Google for to long but I haven't found concrete links that state the exact date .how many times have we been promised a date and watch it pass by anyways.
May I ask if you've modified any other device before this one?
I'm not trying to push,but S-OFF might be in your future and will not halt an OTA from installing.
The version your on is easily exploitable using "Sunshine" unless you take the soon to be 4.4.4 update.
Nobody knows when Sunshine will have an update even with the team working on it as we speak.
Wont be much on Google @date,came from somewhere else. And nothing is ever "concrete" with software,especially with carrier branded software.
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I didn't Google for to long but I haven't found concrete links that state the exact date .how many times have we been promised a date and watch it pass by anyways.
May I ask if you've modified any other device before this one?
I'm not trying to push,but S-OFF might be in your future and will not halt an OTA from installing.
The version your on is easily exploitable using "Sunshine" unless you take the soon to be 4.4.4 update.
Nobody knows when Sunshine will have an update even with the team working on it as we speak.
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I didn't Google for to long but I haven't found concrete links that state the exact date .how many times have we been promised a date and watch it pass by anyways.
May I ask if you've modified any other device before this one?
I'm not trying to push,but S-OFF might be in your future and will not halt an OTA from installing.
The version your on is easily exploitable using "Sunshine" unless you take the soon to be 4.4.4 update.
Nobody knows when Sunshine will have an update even with the team working on it as we speak.
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I have Rooted, and flashed multiple ROMS to my old M7 before. Nothing crazy.
I as well have the same build, unlocked bootloader, flashed custom recovery. Will I have to return to stock recovery using 1.58.502.1 RUU and to get the OTA update to 4.4.4??
I'm trying to get the latest Android Revolution ROM for 4.4.4 but realized I was in a bit of a pickle. I'd like to take the path of least resistance on this one - any advice would be super appreciated. Thanks!
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I as well have the same build, unlocked bootloader, flashed custom recovery. Will I have to return to stock recovery using 1.58.502.1 RUU and to get the OTA update to 4.4.4??
I'm trying to get the latest Android Revolution ROM for 4.4.4 but realized I was in a bit of a pickle. I'd like to take the path of least resistance on this one - any advice would be super appreciated. Thanks!
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I'd say wait till tomorrow to see if an OTA update will roll out.
Or if you just can't wait for the ability to flash what you desire than I would go S-OFF and flash a non At&t firmware that you need to allow a smooth function of mentioned ROM.
Im restoring back to default AT&T ROM and such and will post weather the update has been pushed or not. i sure hope it has
**Update** Still no update, i got the " Current Software is up to date, You may check again in 23 Hours 59 Mintues.
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Im restoring back to default AT&T ROM and such and will post weather the update has been pushed or not. i sure hope it has
**Update** Still no update, i got the " Current Software is up to date, You may check again in 23 Hours 59 Mintues.
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You can check as many times as you like by setting your time manually ahead and your phone/device won't know the difference.
Check as many times as you like but it will remain the same,you should get a notification when it's time
So if you don't have s-off you can't update to 4.44 Sense ROMS with AT&T? I'm on Slim Rom and sound quality stinks. I want the new Android Revolution but i've read wi-fi and such doesn't work. Clarification plz?
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So if you don't have s-off you can't update to 4.44 Sense ROMS with AT&T? I'm on Slim Rom and sound quality stinks. I want the new Android Revolution but i've read wi-fi and such doesn't work. Clarification plz?
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Correct .
S-OFF allows you to change your CID witch will allow you to ruu Dev Edition 4.4.4 so everything runs smoothly
I've not looked on this thread in a while. I am S-off and unlocked and my cid is 11111111 but I have never updated firmware so that I can run a 4.4.4 rom. Is it correct that I flash a RUU (guess it's not called flashing when it comes to a RUU). How do I know which RUU to post - I found this one here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2757462 (http://dl3.htc.com/application/RUU_...G_20.31A.4145.02L_release_368350_signed_2.exe)
Will I loose root or anything (other than wiping my data) when running the ruu.
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Correct .
S-OFF allows you to change your CID witch will allow you to ruu Dev Edition 4.4.4 so everything runs smoothly
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karatche said:
I've not looked on this thread in a while. I am S-off and unlocked and my cid is 11111111 but I have never updated firmware so that I can run a 4.4.4 rom. Is it correct that I flash a RUU (guess it's not called flashing when it comes to a RUU). How do I know which RUU to post - I found this one here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2757462 (http://dl3.htc.com/application/RUU_...G_20.31A.4145.02L_release_368350_signed_2.exe)
Will I loose root or anything (other than wiping my data) when running the ruu.
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I'll just say that if it's a stock ruu than it's most likely without root and it will wipe as if it came out of the box.if its a full ruu than it will come with the updated firmware as well witch should allow you to flash 4.4.4 Roms and still run smoothly.
What I did around 5:00am this morning was restore my Dev edition backup I had along with the stock recovery so I could take the Dev edition lollipop official update and now I have lollipop firmware to use with my stock GPE 5.0.1 lollipop ROM/backup .
Sweetness
karatche said:
I've not looked on this thread in a while. I am S-off and unlocked and my cid is 11111111 but I have never updated firmware so that I can run a 4.4.4 rom. Is it correct that I flash a RUU (guess it's not called flashing when it comes to a RUU). How do I know which RUU to post - I found this one here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2757462 (http://dl3.htc.com/application/RUU_...G_20.31A.4145.02L_release_368350_signed_2.exe)
Will I loose root or anything (other than wiping my data) when running the ruu.
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Yes, running/flashing the 4.4.4 Dev Edition RUU will update you to that appropriate firmware. But, what you linked is not Dev Edition, its a stock AT&T RUU. And its not 4.4.4 either, its 4.4.2, which is probably where you already are.
What you want is the 3.28.1540 RUU linked here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/development/ruu-m8-developer-edition-sense-1-54-t2884777
RUU will wipe the phone, install stock ROM (meaning root will be lost) and stock recovery.
But I also think its overkill to run an RUU just to update firmware, if that is the intent. My suggestion is to just run the firmware linked in the following post (which also has great instructions for doing so): http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-htc-one-m8/development/att-4-4-3-2-22-1540-3-debloated-sense-6-t2837365
The above method shouldn't overwrite the current ROM and user data. But backup anything important before flashing firmware, just in case.
Side note, "flash" is a fairly generic term, and as the RUU flashes stock ROM among other things, the term "flash" is appropriate IMO.
So can I just load the firmware file and flash thru fastboot? Is it This one?
3.28.1540.5 Firmware only unmodified (Latest 4.4.4 Update,S-OFF REQUIRED)
http://goo.gl/tyhRRZ
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Yes, running/flashing the 4.4.4 Dev Edition RUU will update you to that appropriate firmware. But, what you linked is not Dev Edition, its a stock AT&T RUU. And its not 4.4.4 either, its 4.4.2, which is probably where you already are.
What you want is the 3.28.1540 RUU linked here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/development/ruu-m8-developer-edition-sense-1-54-t2884777
RUU will wipe the phone, install stock ROM (meaning root will be lost) and stock recovery.
But I also think its overkill to run an RUU just to update firmware, if that is the intent. My suggestion is to just run the firmware linked in the following post (which also has great instructions for doing so): http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-htc-one-m8/development/att-4-4-3-2-22-1540-3-debloated-sense-6-t2837365
The above method shouldn't overwrite the current ROM and user data. But backup anything important before flashing firmware, just in case.
Side note, "flash" is a fairly generic term, and as the RUU flashes stock ROM among other things, the term "flash" is appropriate IMO.
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Currently installed is SkyDragon. How can I update the phone to a GPE Lollipop ROM? I have S-ON.
catzilla said:
Currently installed is SkyDragon. How can I update the phone to a GPE Lollipop ROM? I have S-ON.
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There is no official lollipop for AT&T yet, but wonders_never_cease has a dev edition ROM modified for at&t, all the directions to flash it are in the thread, I recommend trying it, very fast with no bugs ?
catzilla said:
Currently installed is SkyDragon. How can I update the phone to a GPE Lollipop ROM? I have S-ON.
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just flash skydragons lollipop gpe
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just flash skydragons lollipop gpe
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If the OP hasn't updated to 4.4.4 firmware by OTA (and can't do it manually with s-on) broken WiFi may be the result after flashing SD LP.
4.4.4 is reportedly started to roll out today for AT&T (which will update the firmware).
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If the OP hasn't updated to 4.4.4 firmware by OTA (and can't do it manually with s-on) broken WiFi may be the result after flashing SD LP.
4.4.4 is reportedly started to roll out today for AT&T (which will update the firmware).
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How can I update to AT&T's 4.4.4 without unlocking S-On? Is that possible?
I think I read something around here that says that going back from a GPE rom to a carrier rom is impossible unless s-off.
Can you please confirm?
Really, I have absolutely zero need in AT&T's 4.4.4 if there is any way I could jump straight to SkyDragon 5.0 GPE, without screwing up connectivity.
Another thing is, I have an update notification waiting for me (see pic). What will happen if I flash that? Will that completely screw up my phone, or will that get me to Google's stock Lollipop GPE?
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How can I update to AT&T's 4.4.4 without unlocking S-On? Is that possible?
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Its certainly possible. Either return to stock ROM and stock recovery, and OTA to 4.4.4.
Or alternately, relock the bootloader and flash the 4.4.4 RUU (back any personal data before RUU, all internal storage will be wiped).
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I think I read something around here that says that going back from a GPE rom to a carrier rom is impossible unless s-off.
Can you please confirm?
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That is incorrect. If you just flash a GPE based ROM, you can freely go back to Sense.
S-off is needed to fully convert to GPE (including GPE CID, bootloader, partitioning, etc.); or alternately, to fully convert a GPE version to Sense.
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Really, I have absolutely zero need in AT&T's 4.4.4 if there is any way I could jump straight to SkyDragon 5.0 GPE.
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You don't need the ROM, but you absolutely do need the 4.4.4 firmware. If you don't have it, WiFi will be broken. You might also have extremely long boot times (10+ minutes).
And that is the only reason I'm suggesting the OTA, so you can update the firmware without having to s-off.
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catzilla said:
Another thing is, I have an update notification waiting for me (see pic). What will happen if I flash that? Will that completely screw up my phone, or will that get me to Google's stock Lollipop GPE?
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With you current setup the OTA won't work:
1) You have to be on a stock ROM or the OTA will fail.
2) You have to be on corresponding stock recovery, or the OTA will not install (phone will loop booting TWRP looking for stock recovery and not finding it).
3) You need the GPE Carrier ID (CID) or OTA will fail. You can't change CID with s-on.
So what you are saying is, my best course of action would be to:
1) Flash stock 4.4.2 (is rooted version okay?)
2) Update to stock 4.4.4 via OTA (is there root available? how do I not lose it?)
3) Flash SkyDragon Lollipop
catzilla said:
So what you are saying is, my best course of action would be to:
1) Flash stock 4.4.2 (is rooted version okay?)
2) Update to stock 4.4.4 via OTA (is there root available? how do I not lose it?)
3) Flash SkyDragon Lollipop
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1) Rooted is okay, as long as no system files have been altered (which should be the case if its called "stock"). You also need stock recovery.
2) You will lose root. Simply root again. Flash TWRP, and flash SU or SuperSU. Or just boot TWRP, and it will probably ask you if you want to root.
3) Yes.
Alternately, since the 4.4.4 RUU is now available:
- backup any personal data
- Relock bootloader
- RUU
- Re-unlock bootloader and install TWRP
- Flash Skydragon
I can't say RUU methos is necessarily any better or easier. Just another option, really. But it might take the footwork out of finding the right stock ROM and stock recovery combo, and restore the phone to "stock" in one fell swoop.
One last question, and I feel sad for asking this because I really should be able to find it myself: where can I find this mythical 4.4.4 AT&T RUU? I've looked all over the forum but I just don't see it.
Edit: I think I got it. Is this it? http://dl3.htc.com/application/RUU_...40.34.C35006.02_F_release_407726_signed_2.exe
Relocked, ran RUU, unlocked, flashed recovery, flashed rom, currently patiently waiting for it to boot.
I think this is going to work, thanks for all your help! =)