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[Q] Is it possible to remove verizon by flashing HTCDev RUU

I have purchased Verizon HTC One M8(Carrier unlocked) from eBay. And I found following
1. Lot of Verizon bloatware crap installed.
2. Lots of stock apps like FM Radio, Broswer etc not installed.
3. Cant find any file explorer to delete files from external SD card.
3. In software updates section I see msg : "Software Update only work in CDMA Mode" which really pisses me off.
Is it possible to flash international RUU from HTCDev and convert my phone into International version(HTC-WWE) so that
1. I get all stock apps
2. No bloatware from Carrier including stupid boot animation.
3. Direct updates from HTC

You could just s-off, root, remove all the bloat, and install everything that's missing.
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jova33 said:
You could just s-off, root, remove all the bloat, and install everything that's missing.
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umm...but what about the updates?
I would like to have updates from HTC for some time at least.

Not possible. Not now anyway.
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mukeshd said:
umm...but what about the updates?
I would like to have updates from HTC for some time at least.
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Just root and install custom ROMS.

any updates?
i got also the verizon version and have the same problem as the OP.
Any solution for a conversion to "international one" so I can use GPE with OTA and receive official unbranded HTC updates?
I live in Europe.

Is there an international cdma?I think the problem you will run into is not having a gsm radio. There is no official gpe for cdma, so flashing custom roms might be your only choice

the verizon variant supports gsm network too (data works too, GSM/UMTS.. without LTE i think)... the problem are the updates, lack of features and bloatware, as the OP already stated.

[Q] 404 to 4.2 upgrade

I trying to find a working firmware for verizon s3 sch-i535 I have it unlocked using odin. T-Mobile [who I want to use]
confirmed my phone is unlocked but they can't connect because my firmware needs to be updated from 404. I went and tried
to get update but run into webpage not found Does anyone have direct download for updates.
Every site I go to is a big runaround. It can't be that complicated can it? Hope I get some help here. Thanks.

H779 said:
I trying to find a working firmware for verizon s3 sch-i535 I have it unlocked using odin. T-Mobile [who I want to use]
confirmed my phone is unlocked but they can't connect because my firmware needs to be updated from 404. I went and tried
to get update but run into webpage not found Does anyone have direct download for updates.
Every site I go to is a big runaround. It can't be that complicated can it? Hope I get some help here. Thanks.
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T-Mobile = GSM
"This is not a GSM device, it will not work on any GSM network worldwide."
You can try whatever you want, the phone will only support carriers using CDMA
You can find every firmware that has been officially released at SamMobile

Thankyou. For getting back.I still want to upgrade the firmware 404 is old

H779 said:
Thankyou. For getting back.I still want to upgrade the firmware 404 is old
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If you already checked SamMobile you saw that you can choose between:
4.1.2
4.3
4.4.2
There is no reason for not using KitKat 4.4.2
Once installed you can flash latest TWRP using ODIN and then flash SuperSU (For root access) using TWRP. Rott access is highly suggested to remove the bunch of bloatware coming with Samsung's firmware and for grant sd card r/w access for all your apps.

I knew that my phone is unlocked so I did a lot of reading and found that if I go into service mode and enable hidden menus that I could
go into mobile networks then choose other networks. There it is GSM! now the next window is a menu to choose band or all bands.
now I took the battery out and installed the T-Mobile Sim powered back up and get a message: Welcome to T-Mobile. Tried making a call
IT WORKS! TEXT ok Internet ok. This was all done while still running stock 404 firmware. I'm no andriod genius and don;t know why all
the posts I've read saying it can;t be done. All I did was use the advise you guys gave did the proper download to unlock and root.
This issue is resolved. Thank you!

H779 said:
I knew that my phone is unlocked so I did a lot of reading and found that if I go into service mode and enable hidden menus that I could
go into mobile networks then choose other networks. There it is GSM! now the next window is a menu to choose band or all bands.
now I took the battery out and installed the T-Mobile Sim powered back up and get a message: Welcome to T-Mobile. Tried making a call
IT WORKS! TEXT ok Internet ok. This was all done while still running stock 404 firmware. I'm no andriod genius and don;t know why all
the posts I've read saying it can;t be done. All I did was use the advise you guys gave did the proper download to unlock and root.
This issue is resolved. Thank you!
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Gratulations! I was pretty sure its not possible, especially for verizon devices

Yes I was surprised but I am persistent. Drives my wife crazy! Feel free to share this with others.

Can I flash US Firmware on the Canadian model to get the newest updates?

Long story short, our Canadian Idol 3's are beholden to carrier for updates. Can I safely flash a US 'backup' of the stock software from the backup thread on my Canadian model and then get updates without my carrier being involved?
I have a backup of my stock (Bell) firmware from TWRP, so I'm not too worried about doing anything irreperable...
Thanks!

I was wondering the same thing I'm with Telus, getting tired of pressing the check for updates button!!!

purple.epod said:
Long story short, our Canadian Idol 3's are beholden to carrier for updates. Can I safely flash a US 'backup' of the stock software from the backup thread on my Canadian model and then get updates without my carrier being involved?
I have a backup of my stock (Bell) firmware from TWRP, so I'm not too worried about doing anything irreperable...
Thanks!
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markdexter said:
I was wondering the same thing I'm with Telus, getting tired of pressing the check for updates button!!!
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Since both the USA and Canada are using the 6045i it would seem like you could however I'd make sure I had a good backup first in case you need to revert due to unforeseen issues. You probably want to wait a few days as someone will upload the unrooted new firmware after applying the update. (I plan to do it for the 6045i).

Aright, I'll wait for your upload. It's the 10th tomorrow, so the update ought to be out, and I have a full System Image backup from TWRP, soo.... Yeah

purple.epod said:
Aright, I'll wait for your upload. It's the 10th tomorrow, so the update ought to be out, and I have a full System Image backup from TWRP, soo.... Yeah
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I'm also a Canadian who never get updates from Telus and it sucks bad... Did you try and succeed using the US firmware?

I did, and its working just fine. I posted a thread in the General forum about how to do it.

Thanks, I'll check this thread.

Can't update from 5.0.1 to anything

Hi guys, 2 days ago I got this phone off-contract, and I can't update it. At start I filled it up with a bunch of software to check it out, and today I did a soft reset, as I read that it can't help if you can't get an android update and I wanted to get rid of all the stuff I installed.
Thing is, when I go to "check for updates", it says my device isn't registered. I tried 2 soft resets so far and no luck.
Any thoughts on "how to register"?
Thanks!

Register the IMEI by calling ATT (611). You should be able to do the same with its MVNOs too. You can only retrieve the OTA by using one of the two.
Also you can bypass the 24hr nonsense by calling customer service, then asking them to push it from their tech department.

Ace42 said:
Register the IMEI by calling ATT (611). You should be able to do the same with its MVNOs too. You can only retrieve the OTA by using one of the two.
Also you can bypass the 24hr nonsense by calling customer service, then asking them to push it from their tech department.
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Errr... I got it from a Cellphone shop here in Serbia, I'm not sure where they acquired it, or from which operator it is. How do I find out who I need to call/email or whatever?

tashcz said:
Errr... I got it from a Cellphone shop here in Serbia, I'm not sure where they acquired it, or from which operator it is. How do I find out who I need to call/email or whatever?
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My bad, I assumed you had the H950 (att logo on back). If you're using an international variant, which I believe is H959 the method is probably different.

Yeah, sorry I'm still not familiar with model number but it's an international version.
Any idea is welcome
EDIT: Seems it's a H955.

tashcz said:
Yeah, sorry I'm still not familiar with model number but it's an international version.
Any idea is welcome
EDIT: Seems it's a H955.
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When you removed stuff did you use root at some point? Also are you updating over a wireless carrier or WiFi?

Ace42 said:
When you removed stuff did you use root at some point? Also are you updating over a wireless carrier or WiFi?
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Nope, I never rooted the phone, never used low-level access on it. Just tried apps via Google play that don't require root. Even than the phone didn't want to update, and it still doesn't want to do it. I also installed LG PC Suite and tried to update the software via it, but it doesn't work either.

Ace42 said:
Register the IMEI by calling ATT (611). You should be able to do the same with its MVNOs too. You can only retrieve the OTA by using one of the two.
Also you can bypass the 24hr nonsense by calling customer service, then asking them to push it from their tech department.
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Ace,
I have H950 on T-Mobile network, unlocked, rooted, 5.0.1
How can I update it to 5.1.1?
Thanks

tashcz said:
Nope, I never rooted the phone, never used low-level access on it. Just tried apps via Google play that don't require root. Even than the phone didn't want to update, and it still doesn't want to do it. I also installed LG PC Suite and tried to update the software via it, but it doesn't work either.
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Okay, you'll need help from another member with that model. Anything I say will be based off of my time with the H950, sorry mate.
Kochetkov said:
Ace,
I have H950 on T-Mobile network, unlocked, rooted, 5.0.1
How can I update it to 5.1.1?
Thanks
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1. Unroot
2. You can use H950PR ROM or go official ATT route
3. There's a thread on PR / if you want ATT's 2 5.1.1 OTAs you'll need a gophone SIM ($2/day), ATT MVNO, or a friend's SIM
4. You can wait patiently for weeks or call 611 while using their network
5. Ask the rep to be transferred to tech support, then tell them you need an update pushed
6. They'll push it if they're knowledgeable, you'll get 11x
7. Repeat following day for 11z

Ace42 said:
When you removed stuff did you use root at some point? Also are you updating over a wireless carrier or WiFi?
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Ace42 said:
Okay, you'll need help from another member with that model. Anything I say will be based off of my time with the H950, sorry mate.
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Sure, no problem. If we don't get an answer and I still won't be able to get that update automaticly, is there a way to flash it with a newer version downloaded from xda?

You can flash the 5.1.1 kdz file.

Just to tell the end of the story, I returned my phone since it couldn't be updated to 5.1.1, I got a H-955A which didn't have any issues with that.

Question Which version of the March update should I patch and update with?

I bought my now rooted 6A via Aliexpress, and I live in Canada.
Current version is TQ1A.230205.002.
Looking through past updates, this is the first time they've singled out "Canada" for a specific update... Which version should I be patching/flashing, given that my phone came from overseas (but has the NA bands)?
13.0.0 (TQ2A.230305.008.E1, Mar 2023)
OR
13.0.0 (TQ2A.230305.008.F1, Mar 2023, WINDTRE/Canada)

From what I can see, Windtre is a specific carrier. I would go with The standard version for unlocked phones. If that's wrong then the process should abort itself before making any changes

The specific versions seem to be based on carriers. Wind Tre looks like an Italian carrier, so I'd guess the "Canada" applies for use with all Canadian carriers. Or, it may be based on some regulatory difference. Google sucks at transparency. But, the specific versions come and go, so I'd guess they're all about something which didn't get integrated into the mainline code in time, so they had to create a special version.
I would go with the WINDTRE/Canada version. You're rooted, so you could always switch if you have trouble.

azthemansays said:
I bought my now rooted 6A via Aliexpress, and I live in Canada.
Current version is TQ1A.230205.002.
Looking through past updates, this is the first time they've singled out "Canada" for a specific update... Which version should I be patching/flashing, given that my phone came from overseas (but has the NA bands)?
13.0.0 (TQ2A.230305.008.E1, Mar 2023)
OR
13.0.0 (TQ2A.230305.008.F1, Mar 2023, WINDTRE/Canada)
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Or if it is the wrong one you can just flash right over it with the Canadian one. But I really think that is for a French or Italian Canadian carrier that you don't subscribe to.

motolio said:
From what I can see, Windtre is a specific French Canadian carrier.
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Really, where'd you find that? I just found links to an Italian carrier. Windtre isn't listed in Wikipedia's list.
motolio said:
Italian Canadian
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That's a new one.

mike.s said:
The specific versions seem to be based on carriers. Wind Tre looks like an Italian carrier, so I'd guess the "Canada" applies for use with all Canadian carriers. Or, it may be based on some regulatory difference. Google sucks at transparency. But, the specific versions come and go, so I'd guess they're all about something which didn't get integrated into the mainline code in time, so they had to create a special version.
I would go with the WINDTRE/Canada version. You're rooted, so you could always switch if you have trouble.
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motolio said:
Or if it is the wrong one you can just flash right over it with the Canadian one. But I really think that is for a French or Italian Canadian carrier that you don't subscribe to.
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Okay I'll patch both of them first, then I'll see what sticks, thanks!
Follow up question: how do you do a nandroid backup?
I went to find TWRP and apparently boot.img is now part of the recovery partition so it won't work?
Can I just boot to TWRP using adb/fastboot from my computer to make the backup?
Just got this phone recently, so I haven't had the need to backup + update until now... Plus the whole "patching the security exploit" thing.

Dude, I would not start with the Windtre one. Sounds like it could just be a striped down/limited version. It looks like that rom might specifically limit access to specific bands that Windtre doesn't allow their customers to access.
I found this on Reddit about the pixel 7:
Google "even limited the band bandwidth on NR, like 20mhz for N3
It isn't a huge problem, unless some operator add/remove bandwidth on a certain NR band
This is the case with WINDTRE (Italy, 222-88): they recently added 20mhz to their N78 spectrum (before it was max 40mhz on some regions, others 20mhz, now every region is 60mhz) and now you can't use their N78 at all
Why?
Because on their carrier policy, WindTre SIMs can use only 40mhz, 20mhz and 40+20mhz on N78 (last case is NR CA, not 60mhz)
It's really great to have a 900€ phone (Pixel 7 Pro) that can't connect to N78 thanks to Google "
Good luck. Let us know how it goes!

mike.s said:
Really, where'd you find that? I just found links to an Italian carrier. Windtre isn't listed in Wikipedia's list.
That's a new one.
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Lol. Word

azthemansays said:
Okay I'll patch both of them first, then I'll see what sticks, thanks!
Follow up question: how do you do a nandroid backup?
I went to find TWRP and apparently boot.img is now part of the recovery partition so it won't work?
Can I just boot to TWRP using adb/fastboot from my computer to make the backup?
Just got this phone recently, so I haven't had the need to backup + update until now... Plus the whole "patching the security exploit" thing.
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If you find a good back up process, lemme know. I need a good recovery option, too.
I did find this elaborate process on Reddit: I HAVE NEVER TRIED IT.
https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/ovlnbj/_/h7akg6l

motolio said:
Good luck. Let us know how it goes!
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You guys had me worried, and couldn't even get the phone to get the update notification (to check the version of the update).
But when I was looking at downloading the two versions on Google's ROM depository I noticed that you can directly update the phone through Chrome on my desktop???
Man, has tech changed since my last phone (Mi A1 on Oreo)...
It ended up flashing the Global ROM, so the Italian/Canadian one wouldn't have worked.
Gave up on backing up my phone, so I just exported/uploaded the settings for my launcher + AOSP mods + a couple of others then just went for it.
Thanks again for the assistance!

azthemansays said:
I noticed that you can directly update the phone through Chrome on my desktop???
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Hope does this work? I've never encountered that option

motolio said:
Hope does this work? I've never encountered that option
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Android flash tool: https://developers.google.com/android/images
Just scroll down to the image you want and click "flash" next to it
It'll give you instructions, as well as help you with the drivers if Chrome can't detect the phone, then will reboot it into bootloader, then recovery, then back to normal boot into an updated phone.
Make sure to check that the drivers for recovery/bootloader modes are already installed by booting into them beforehand... Otherwise you'll have a small panic as I did and have to boot your phone again manually by holding the power + volume down keys for 30ish seconds (until it reboots) due to Chrome not detecting your phone.
I'd also suggest using a back USB port on your mobo rather than plugging it into any of the front USB headers.
*screen shots below are from my phone

azthemansays said:
Android flash tool: https://developers.google.com/android/images
Just scroll down to the image you want and click "flash" next to it
It'll give you instructions, as well as help you with the drivers if Chrome can't detect the phone, then will reboot it into bootloader, then recovery, then back to normal boot into an updated phone.
Make sure to check that the drivers for recovery/bootloader modes are already installed by booting into them beforehand... Otherwise you'll have a small panic as I did and have to boot your phone again manually by holding the power + volume down keys for 30ish seconds (until it reboots) due to Chrome not detecting your phone.
I'd also suggest using a back USB port on your mobo rather than plugging it into any of the front USB headers.
*screen shots below are from my phone
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Oh wow. Thanks! I had no idea about this. I'll give it a try next time I have time to phone out!
Thanks again

azthemansays said:
It ended up flashing the Global ROM, so the Italian/Canadian one wouldn't have worked.
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??? The flash tool should install whichever image you choose. I've never tried picking a completely wrong one, but I suspect it does have a simple check that at least you're flashing for the correct platform (e.g. Pixel 6a).
The carrier versions are what gets sent as an OTA update via the particular carrier(s). It's not clear how you determined that the carrier specific one "wouldn't have worked." I suspect either would boot and "work", although the incorrect one may not take full advantage of the carrier's capabilities or may experience minor issues. Google has never provided guidance on exactly what types of differences there are.

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??? The flash tool should install whichever image you choose. I've never tried picking a completely wrong one, but I suspect it does have a simple check that at least you're flashing for the correct platform (e.g. Pixel 6a).
The carrier versions are what gets sent as an OTA update via the particular carrier(s). It's not clear how you determined that the carrier specific one "wouldn't have worked." I suspect either would boot and "work", although the incorrect one may not take full advantage of the carrier's capabilities or may experience minor issues. Google has never provided guidance on exactly what types of differences there are.
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All I know is that I didn't get a warning, the global ROM's bands are working with my carrier's (Public Mobile - a subsidiary of Telus) after being flashed, and as you've stated Google hasn't been open with the differences... so I'm going to err on the side of caution (and international compatibility) and stick with what works.
I may revisit it if I travel inter-provincially and discover issues with coverage, but the US bands are what are compatible with what's used in Ontario.