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[Q] The three flavors of HTC One (VZW,HTC,GPE), and ROM origins

Hi,
This is my first post on the forums, and I was redirected to post in general after trying to reply in the developer's section.
There are a ton of ROMs available for the HTC M8 already, and unlocking / S-offing so straightforward, so much so that I'm a little confused as to the different varities and limitations of ROMs.
AFAIK, there are three types of retail phones one can purchase... a contract phone (VZW, for example), a DE (Developer Edition) phone, or a GPE (Google Play Edition) phone.
When I unlocked my VZW phone, it was because I wanted to get my hands on a developer edition ROM, so that I could a) get rid of the Verizon bloatware, b) receive OTA updates at HTC's discretion and timing, c) keep all the HTC components intact.
After installing the stock HTC ROM, my data connection would no longer work - I suspect because the ROM was from a GSM package.
There appears to be a ROM available with all the VZW crap removed, but that doesn't seem to be a true Developer Edition ROM ... just a pruned VZW one.
Does anyone know if there is a ROM out there that is:
1 - based off the actual stock HTC Developer Edition phone? It would be ideal if HTC's OTA updated were included.
2 - functional on Verizon's network (CDMA)?
Any advice is much appreciated. Thanks!

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Unfortunately Verizon is different than most carriers. Verizon, wants you to use their phones for their network . I am not sure if any phones not branded verizon werk on verizon. I didn't get the developers edition because it wasn't going to work very well if at all on verizon. Just root and debloat flash a custom ROM, and you will be set. make a backup and go at it.

[Q] Questions about root methods (towelroot) and not "tripping" Knox

Just read some posts in the towelroot forum, and I had some questions - but first, a little about me:
I'm coming from an HTC Evo 4g LTE (Sprint) and I just switched to Ting (uses all Sprint towers & devices, just an a-la-carte payment plan as opposed to monthly)
Anywho, all this Knox business (and acquiring root for the S5) is new to me (but I am no newbie when it comes to root, just my first time owning a Samsung device.) I havent even had this phone for 24 hours yet.
Just wanted to know what build/kernel/Android version you were on when you attempted towelroot?
I am on Android 4.4.2 - Build: KOT49H.G900PVPU1AND2
I did not install the System OR Software Update that is in my notification list after activation. (Pretty much same rules were for the HTC Evo 4G LTE, it would update the bootloader to a version that was considered "unmoddable" at the time) and for that phone it was also called "S-OFF" (S stood for Security) - Im guessing Knox is somewhat similar...?
Also, what is the preferred root method for the G900P? I only know of towelroot and CF-Auto-Root (sp?) - I know Chainfire makes apps specifically for Samsung devices, but read an old post on another site that CF's method will "trip" Knox... is that still accurate?
Just wanted to be 100% confident in what I'm doing, before I attempt anything. (Again, I have a lot of experience in HTC devices; not so much with Samsung) :/
Any help regarding my device and acquiring root without "tripping" Knox is greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance! - zmag

zmag said:
Just read some posts in the towelroot forum, and I had some questions - but first, a little about me:
I'm coming from an HTC Evo 4g LTE (Sprint) and I just switched to Ting (uses all Sprint towers & devices, just an a-la-carte payment plan as opposed to monthly)
Anywho, all this Knox business (and acquiring root for the S5) is new to me (but I am no newbie when it comes to root, just my first time owning a Samsung device.) I havent even had this phone for 24 hours yet.
Just wanted to know what build/kernel/Android version you were on when you attempted towelroot?
I am on Android 4.4.2 - Build: KOT49H.G900PVPU1AND2
I did not install the System OR Software Update that is in my notification list after activation. (Pretty much same rules were for the HTC Evo 4G LTE, it would update the bootloader to a version that was considered "unmoddable" at the time) and for that phone it was also called "S-OFF" (S stood for Security) - Im guessing Knox is somewhat similar...?
Also, what is the preferred root method for the G900P? I only know of towelroot and CF-Auto-Root (sp?) - I know Chainfire makes apps specifically for Samsung devices, but read an old post on another site that CF's method will "trip" Knox... is that still accurate?
Just wanted to be 100% confident in what I'm doing, before I attempt anything. (Again, I have a lot of experience in HTC devices; not so much with Samsung) :/
Any help regarding my device and acquiring root without "tripping" Knox is greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance! - zmag
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Check out the root thread sticky in general section.
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CCallahan said:
Check out the root thread sticky in general section.
Sent from my SM-G900P using Tapatalk
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To add to this I just purchased a S5 coming after an S1 and S3.
I am wondering if I have to worry about any updates on sprint locking me out. My S3 is on Verizon and luckily I rooted it before they came out with the update that locked it out. Can I go to the newest version that my phone wants to update me to without any fears of being locked out in the future?

JurKZ said:
To add to this I just purchased a S5 coming after an S1 and S3.
I am wondering if I have to worry about any updates on sprint locking me out. My S3 is on Verizon and luckily I rooted it before they came out with the update that locked it out. Can I go to the newest version that my phone wants to update me to without any fears of being locked out in the future?
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Currently for the Sprint 900P (not the 860 Sport) NE5 is the latest build and I have not heard of anything being patched to not allow root.
However, it is best practice to always wait on taking any new Sprint updates until the devs have time to look into it and make sure root is still possible. There is no way for anyone to know what Sprint/Samsung/Google will patch in future updates. It usually only takes the dev community about a day or so to confirm whether existing root methods will still work.

Flashed stock firmware S8+, some android apps are still showing as rooted phone??

Hi, not sure if this has been posted before or if I have posted in the wrong section so apologies if I may have.
Okay so I rooted my s8+ a few months ago and I decided yesterday that I want to unroot so I flashed a stock firmware. I found on updato, the version which I believed would be mine (SM-G955F, XEU version) as I purchased my s8+ in the UK unlocked. Anyway it all flashed fine but my device recognises the firmware as official but many apps (natwest, barclaycard, android pay Samsung pay) still say that it is rooted, unlocked bootloader etc. I disabled OEM but there is still no effect. Is there a way I can make my device recognise itself as genuine and not rooted etc without having to actually root it as some apps still do not work after rooting with magisk and twrp even though android pay does? Also now there are apps which I can not download from the app store such as netflix. PLEASE HELLP!! (I know I can download the apks but I want my phone to be as it was again) Its driving me insane, I just want everything back to normal as if I just purchased my s8+ brand new and have no modifications. (this is the last time I'm rooting a phone)
THANK YOU VERY MUCH IF YOU HAVE A SOLUTION!!

Lehri97 said:
Hi, not sure if this has been posted before or if I have posted in the wrong section so apologies if I may have...
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I don't have this device but, the following thread should be helpful for what you are looking for.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3582175
If all else fails in the above thread, then your best bet is to post this question within the following thread.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3586299
Good Luck!
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New to this site and completely lost.

Good evening everyone. I have rooted an s7 before and it was much easier to find the files and info for me, since im new to rooting. My phone died and im trying to use a s4 a friend gave me, and its Verizon, bloated, and locked. I am trying to root it and update it to a tmobile os since I use GhettroPCS. My phones info below, any help on files and information is greatly appreciated. Really need this phone and cant use it currently.
SCH-I545
Android 5.0.1
baseband I545VRSGPL1
build LRX22C.I545VRSGPL1
config J12.SAM.SCHI545.0

AceOfSpadezCC said:
......... s4 a friend gave me, and its Verizon, bloated, and locked......... SCH-I545.........
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Welcome to the xda-developers Forum!
First, the following area of the forum is specific to your device and the best place to start.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-verizon
Your device cannot have its Bootloader Unlocked and, since this is the case, you can't change the device from Verizon to T-Mobile.
The only option is to see if MetroPCS has a Bring Your Own Phone (aka BYOP) Program that accommodates a Verizon Device.
You can still Root and install a TouchWiz (aka TW) ROM (this is the Stock Firmware that's a bit Customized and Debloated), this can still be accomplished in various ways depending on what your trying to use for the TW Firmware.
The following isn't the only options but, a few of the more popular ones that others, in this same circumstance as you, chooses to go with.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3132555
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3334535
If you have any further questions, just post it within the appropriate areas above.
This is the best guidance I can provide you with and I wish you the best of luck!
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Inquiry about SafeStrape, Downgrading from 4.4.2 and rooting...

Hi guys!
I'll start this as I do many posts...but apologies if this is in the wrong place or if the questions have already been answered....
Been a while since my last post but I am a long time member and still in the phone game. Over the years I've had to focus on other areas of my life as time has gone by but I still find time to tinker on occasion. If there is a thread that adequately answers these questions please link it in the response. But again, so far, I have not been able to find the answers I need. I am about to install SafeStrape on the device anyway but thought I would throw out a line in hopes of getting a bite.
With that said, I have scoured the forums looking for a definite answer. From what I can gather it appears that if you have the 4.4.2 OTA update that you cannot unlock your bootloader....ever.
Is this the truth?
Can I downgrade to an earlier FW such as 4.1.1, etc?
If so, can I then use SafeStrape or will I even need to?
The reasons behind these questions is to determine if I will be able to root this beast or not? I am unsure what the original FW was on the device or if it came with 4.4.2 on it. I mention this as I cannot remember if you can downgrade if your device never had the older version of the FW you wish to downgrade to on it sometime in the past. Can someone verify if this is true as well please?
Thanks in advance all!!

PAinguINx said:
Hi guys!, I'll start this as I do many posts...but apologies if this is in the wrong place or if the questions have already been answered....
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It's impossible to downgrade any of the firmware versions for the d2vzw device. The Knox within the devices bootloader will prevent this from ever happening.
If any attempts are made to do this, you will take the chance at Soft/Hard Bricking your device (or even worse).
The versions "at & below" Android v4.3.0 AND the Firmware version "I535VZWCML1" CAN be unlocked.
Any versions "at & above" Android v4.3.0 AND the Firmware version "I535VZWCNC1" CANNOT be unlocked.
SafeStrap = NOT a Custom Recovery. It's only designed/themed to LOOK like TWRP because of its familiar look and such.
TWRP = Custom Recovery. This replaces the stock recovery.
I hope that I had clarified this okay via text...
Good Luck!
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Thank you my friend!!
Ibuprophen,
Thank you for the info... It has been a long time since I have done anything with an S3, particularly a VZW S3. Btw, I've used a lot of the times you have hosted so thanks for those too.
Before I posted my thread I flashed a semi stock f/w with SU added. But the device went into the "Verizon has detected non approved software on this device, blah, blah, blah.".
I was able to flash the appropriate stock FW via Odin and got out of the aforementioned loop.
But anyway, you answered my questions brother . I appreciate your time and effort.
Have a good day!!!
Regards,
PAinguIN

PAinguINx said:
Ibuprophen, Thank you for the info..........
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Your very welcome![emoji106]
I have 2 d2vzw devices (with 1 of them that has an Unlocked Bootloader) and, though I don't use them as my primary device, I still use them for testing purposes (ie... my developments and such) but, their still a decent device to use when necessary.
Enjoy!
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