I have an HTC One m8 verizon but I'm currently using it overseas in a gsm/global area. Since the verizon software update section says that I can only update using cdma, I can't update the phone at all.
What are my options in order to update the firmware?
And if there is no way, what are my options to at least keep up with the newer android firmware? Sorry if this is a common question but I've just jumped onto android from an iphone 4s and everything is still alien to me.
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I own a HTC Sensation 4G Z-710a with Rogers Wireless as carrier
I checked update today and got it. (and Rogers do not support Sensation or even have it in their phone list)
- Bell/Telus users please reply and see if you got it too ?
U probably have unlocked Sensation Z710a with Bell Canada ROM. My wife has a same one and she is with Rogers also. Yesterday (May 23) bell finally released ICS ROM for Sensation. I had ICS on my Z710e for close 2 months already.
I had to wait until today to get proper OTA ICS ROM for my wife's phone and I am unlocking it right this moment to get rid of all Bell's junk finally.
czguy said:
U probably have unlocked Sensation Z710a with Bell Canada ROM. My wife has a same one and she is with Rogers also. Yesterday (May 23) bell finally released ICS ROM for Sensation. I had ICS on my Z710e for close 2 months already.
I had to wait until today to get proper OTA ICS ROM for my wife's phone and I am unlocking it right this moment to get rid of all Bell's junk finally.
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ya i have the unlocked North American version =P (Pacific Mall FTW!)
Android 4.0 is simply amazing comparing to 2.3.x
bell mobility pushed the OTA update to may dad's phone today. all went well. 4g finally got the love.
Can one of you guys please upload and post the update?!
Hi all! (this is my first post)
I have a peculiar situation that seems somewhat like that of those in this thread, but less successful.
I have an HTC Sensation 4G that I purchased unlocked from someone who was previously on Bell. Unfortunately, I'm not on Bell, I'm on Rogers.
I don't seem to be able to get the Bell OTA upgrade to ICS with this phone on Rogers. Yet, from what I can tell, there's no way to simple download the update the old fashioned way.
Am I going to be forever stuck at 2.3, unless I can find someone with a Bell SIM to lend it to me for an hour?
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Hi all! (this is my first post)
I have a peculiar situation that seems somewhat like that of those in this thread, but less successful.
I have an HTC Sensation 4G that I purchased unlocked from someone who was previously on Bell. Unfortunately, I'm not on Bell, I'm on Rogers.
I don't seem to be able to get the Bell OTA upgrade to ICS with this phone on Rogers. Yet, from what I can tell, there's no way to simple download the update the old fashioned way.
Am I going to be forever stuck at 2.3, unless I can find someone with a Bell SIM to lend it to me for an hour?
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That's the same problem I'm having also. I bought the phone (Bell) but I'm with Telus and when I tried the upgrade it just shuts down and I have to pull the battery to get it going again.
Try turning off your Data and do the update over wireless. It worked for my Bell Sensation and I am with TELUS.
Hello,
I was looking to buy an 8X and had a few questions before I do I was hoping someone could/would answer:
1. I was wondering if anyone can post suggestions of reputable retailers that sell the "HTC Windows Phone 8X Unlocked" that will work on AT&T with 4G LTE.
Please note I am looking for the official "Unlocked" version straight from HTC.
2. Is it possible to share the internet via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/USB with the 8X to a PC or other device?
3. Can any one post highly recommended custom ROMs for the 8X?
I am coming from an older HTC HD2 using Dutty's ROMs and I am looking to see what I can do similar with the new 8X phone.
Thanks.
1. I bought it straight from Bell Aliant (Canadian AT&T). Hence, I couldn't recommend you any retailers.
2. Sure is! As far as I know, you can only do a Wifi Hotspot.
3. There's no custom ROMs for WP8. It's a Windows Phone, really not as open as Android. But really, you don't need a custom ROM. I was an Android fanboy before switching to Windows Phone. I loved the idea of customizing my phone and using the latest, fastest ROM. However, this phone is seriously the fastest phone I've ever used, without even having a custom ROM.
I bought an unlocked and unbranded Bell (Canada) 8X. It works 100% on ATT after a couple of tweaks like APN's. I believe that AT&T and Bell are the only two versions that will work with AT&T's LTE. Do some research and check out the exact model numbers before purchasing.
xrufusx said:
Hello,
I was looking to buy an 8X and had a few questions before I do I was hoping someone could/would answer:
1. I was wondering if anyone can post suggestions of reputable retailers that sell the "HTC Windows Phone 8X Unlocked" that will work on AT&T with 4G LTE.
Please note I am looking for the official "Unlocked" version straight from HTC.
2. Is it possible to share the internet via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/USB with the 8X to a PC or other device?
3. Can any one post highly recommended custom ROMs for the 8X?
I am coming from an older HTC HD2 using Dutty's ROMs and I am looking to see what I can do similar with the new 8X phone.
Thanks.
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Hi Guys,
I tried searching the web for this but just couldn't find a concrete answer.
Do carrier related phones still depend on the carrier for OTA updates when unlocked or they receive timely updates directly from the manufacturer?
I am buying an Unlocked T mobile One S here in India obviously because of the superior S4 processor. I read in the forums that the T Mobile Jelly Bean update really messes up the battery life. Hence I was wondering if even I would have the same problem.
So my question is, will my phone in India also get the T Mobile update or the HTC one. Also in the future, would it be receiving all OTA updates from HTC?
Sent from my Nexus 4
KRN03 said:
Hi Guys,
I tried searching the web for this but just couldn't find a concrete answer.
Do carrier related phones still depend on the carrier for OTA updates when unlocked or they receive timely updates directly from the manufacturer?
I am buying an Unlocked T mobile One S here in India obviously because of the superior S4 processor. I read in the forums that the T Mobile Jelly Bean update really messes up the battery life. Hence I was wondering if even I would have the same problem.
So my question is, will my phone in India also get the T Mobile update or the HTC one. Also in the future, would it be receiving all OTA updates from HTC?
Sent from my Nexus 4
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T-Mobile does not send the file themselves. Your CID, which is probably T-MOB010, is used to decide whether to give you world-wide, unbranded updates or something else. Yours will get the update from T-Mobile, but it will be released from HTC's servers
If you mean a SIM unlocked T-Mobile HTC One S, then yes, it will still receive OTA updates. Mine is SIM unlocked and still got the JB update.
Yes, would the unlocked T Mobile HTC one S have to wait for T Mobile JB update as per United States or since I am using it on Vodafone and in India, it would get the JB update as and when any other HTC One S in India gets it?
Glad if you could help.
Thanks.
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KRN03 said:
Yes, would the unlocked T Mobile HTC one S have to wait for T ......
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Yes you have to wait as T-Mobile modify ota update and test again over there network then release it
It lags 2-3 months
I purchased my s4 HTC One S black
2 month ago from USA but not T-Mobile version it is factory unlocked European version
My opinion try more & you will find same as mine don't buy T-Mobile version when you update them they can be lock again 3g net frequency problem also there
From HTC One S
Hello everyone , new here!
I've been struggling between official unlocked or verizon one, finally got a pretty good deal from craigslist and I'am so happy with my m8, except the Verizon logo on the back
I have seen the update diagram from HTC official site and carriers are almost always slower than official firmware update...
So I just wonder is there anyway to allow my Verizon One update directly from HTC, not Verizon.
Thank you guys!
HTC will be back!
I think as long as your phone is a Verizon phone or any other carrier for that matter you will always need to receive the update from the carrier. Unless you get a GPE or from HTC. I could be wrong, but this is what I understand from reading the forums and stuff.
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What the Stig said.
Only dev phones and GPE phones get updates direct from HTC.
Unfortunately, those are GSM only phones.
On Verizon, you can only get official updates from Verizon.
Hello,
I moved your thread to Q&A all questions should be posted in Q&A
Thank You,
BD619
I'm on T-Mobile network, but my phone was purchased from the Google store, so not a T-Mobile branded device.
I'm rooted stock 5.0.1 right now, and wondering if this OTA ROM will be the T-Mobile version or just vanilla Google?
I'd actually like the T-Mobile version with the Wi-Fi calling feature - I've always been disappointed that unless I purchase a T-Mobile branded phone (exactly the same device) I can't have this feature. Obviously I need to remove a lot of the T-Mobile boat after the fact.
Appreciate replies.
There is no tmo version of any nexus firmware. And WiFi calling is not available on the n5.
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