First, sorry for this tread. I started to read across HTC ONE related treads, but then I give up on the end... just to many informations...
If i had time I'm sure that many if not all this questions are answered somewhere in HTC ONE forum.
I have only one day do decide if I'm going to buy HTC ONE, due to end of special promotion sale (with 24 months binding to my network provider), so I will really appreciate XDA and HTC community help, as I can't go trough all those 100+ treads in one day.
So here are my infos & questions:
I'm only interesting in HTC ONE for the reason that could be converted to Google Edition phone and that it's build quality and design is much better than Nexus 4. I own SE Xperia Ray and Nexus 7 both rooted and slightly modified, but mainly stock, and I love vanilla look and regular updates of Nexus from Gogole. I intend to run HTC ONE few weeks with STOCK and then go for GE.
I live in Slovenia/Europe, so HTC ONE will be bought here. It is SIM unlocked, not operator dependant, but may have some network operator/provider specific programs installed.
So I assume that this is International version of the phone (it's stated, that LTE is supported) and it comes with Android 4.1.2 version presumably not updated.
1.) If it is still on 4.1 Android will I be able to convert it to GE? What if is on 4.2.2 or 4.3? Is there already a correct stock GE rom for EUR version?
2.) Is S-OFF possible and needed also for EU version of ONE? (if yes, this is a must for changing CID, which is needed for a proper GE ROM installation? is my understanding correct?) On HTC site, One can be rooted officially, I assume this is also valid for EUR version. Even rooted phone needs S-OFF? meaning GE ROM cant be flashed? Sorry, S-OFF is something completely new for me (non-existing at Sony or Nexus 7)
3.) Will LTE work properly with GE (GE is for american phones this will be European/International) Are there any other restrictions, that I need to be aware if going for GE (radio versions...)?
4.) How is going back to stock HTC rom (in case of warranty claims)? Is it country specific and can be automatically done with HTC software (like Xperia and Sony PC Companion - Repair phone function) or is there generic ROM (like Google provides for Nexus 7, that can be flashed back. In this case should rom be country specific? Any simple way to dump and backup original stock rom that phone comes with?).
5.) OTA updates from Google. Some threads debating about working OTA, others have remarks that OTA won't work. So is it possible to convert to latest 4.3 GE with working OTA? (I love this feature on Nexus 7, but can be easily broken if some changes are done in root/system)
6.) ONE has 3 physical buttons (capacitive) below screen (not on screen like Nexus phones/tablets). Is GE version adapting those 3 buttons, or there are double buttons (on screen also visible). Is there a fix for that? I'm asking this as I have fully adopted to on "screen buttons" with Nexus 7
7.) Is it safe to assume that there will be also 4.4 KiteKat GE OTA/ROM for HTC ONE?
8.) Any other important stuff that i I'm not aware of it (some programs not working, DRM protection issues for some stock programs, etc)? So is GE convert a full convert or just partial and is better in this case to stick with Nexus phones?
Thank you all for answers in advance!
mirkuma said:
First, sorry for this tread. I started to read across HTC ONE related treads, but then I give up on the end... just to many informations...
If i had time I'm sure that many if not all this questions are answered somewhere in HTC ONE forum.
I have only one day do decide if I'm going to buy HTC ONE, due to end of special promotion sale (with 24 months binding to my network provider), so I will really appreciate XDA and HTC community help, as I can't go trough all those 100+ treads in one day.
So here are my infos & questions:
I'm only interesting in HTC ONE for the reason that could be converted to Google Edition phone and that it's build quality and design is much better than Nexus 4. I own SE Xperia Ray and Nexus 7 both rooted and slightly modified, but mainly stock, and I love vanilla look and regular updates of Nexus from Gogole. I intend to run HTC ONE few weeks with STOCK and then go for GE.
I live in Slovenia/Europe, so HTC ONE will be bought here. It is SIM unlocked, not operator dependant, but may have some network operator/provider specific programs installed.
So I assume that this is International version of the phone (it's stated, that LTE is supported) and it comes with Android 4.1.2 version presumably not updated.
1.) If it is still on 4.1 Android will I be able to convert it to GE? What if is on 4.2.2 or 4.3? Is there already a correct stock GE rom for EUR version?
2.) Is S-OFF possible and needed also for EU version of ONE? (if yes, this is a must for changing CID, which is needed for a proper GE ROM installation? is my understanding correct?) On HTC site, One can be rooted officially, I assume this is also valid for EUR version. Even rooted phone needs S-OFF? meaning GE ROM cant be flashed? Sorry, S-OFF is something completely new for me (non-existing at Sony or Nexus 7)
3.) Will LTE work properly with GE (GE is for american phones this will be European/International) Are there any other restrictions, that I need to be aware if going for GE (radio versions...)?
4.) How is going back to stock HTC rom (in case of warranty claims)? Is it country specific and can be automatically done with HTC software (like Xperia and Sony PC Companion - Repair phone function) or is there generic ROM (like Google provides for Nexus 7, that can be flashed back. In this case should rom be country specific? Any simple way to dump and backup original stock rom that phone comes with?).
5.) OTA updates from Google. Some threads debating about working OTA, others have remarks that OTA won't work. So is it possible to convert to latest 4.3 GE with working OTA? (I love this feature on Nexus 7, but can be easily broken if some changes are done in root/system)
6.) ONE has 3 physical buttons (capacitive) below screen (not on screen like Nexus phones/tablets). Is GE version adapting those 3 buttons, or there are double buttons (on screen also visible). Is there a fix for that? I'm asking this as I have fully adopted to on "screen buttons" with Nexus 7
7.) Is it safe to assume that there will be also 4.4 KiteKat GE OTA/ROM for HTC ONE?
8.) Any other important stuff that i I'm not aware of it (some programs not working, DRM protection issues for some stock programs, etc)? So is GE convert a full convert or just partial and is better in this case to stick with Nexus phones?
Thank you all for answers in advance!
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With the new Rumrunner exploit, the version of HBOOT makes no difference UNLESS IT IS 1.55
S-OFF is definitely needed. It can be achieved with any HBOOT but 1.55 as of today.
Yes LTE will work properly.
If you can find a carrier-specific RUU for your modelid and cid, then you are as good as a stock device.
Can't help you with that one
The One has two active capacitative buttons (by default). Custom kernels enable the use of the HTC logo as a third button. You can always enable on-screen buttons if you prefer them.
I'd say it is safe to assume. Launching a "Google Edition" device and not supporting it for the first "major" update since release would be a disaster...
I'm no expert about the Google Edition but from what I understand it is pretty close to a Nexus device. I'm a big Sense 5 (and 5.5) sellout however and don't really understand why you'd want to do that but it's your choice. The updates still have to come through HTC and do NOT come directly from Google.
Thanks a lot!
attanasi0 said:
With the new Rumrunner exploit, the version of HBOOT makes no difference UNLESS IT IS 1.55
S-OFF is definitely needed. It can be achieved with any HBOOT but 1.55 as of today.
Yes LTE will work properly.
If you can find a carrier-specific RUU for your modelid and cid, then you are as good as a stock device.
Can't help you with that one
The One has two active capacitative buttons (by default). Custom kernels enable the use of the HTC logo as a third button. You can always enable on-screen buttons if you prefer them.
I'd say it is safe to assume. Launching a "Google Edition" device and not supporting it for the first "major" update since release would be a disaster...
I'm no expert about the Google Edition but from what I understand it is pretty close to a Nexus device. I'm a big Sense 5 (and 5.5) sellout however and don't really understand why you'd want to do that but it's your choice. The updates still have to come through HTC and do NOT come directly from Google.
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Thanks a lot!
4.) Is there a way I can backup stock rom, that device comes with (I doubt that i will be able to find my carrier specific RUU)?
8.) I was thinking that HTC only update its own Sense ROM, and Google takes care about Google Edition ROM (so GE will be updated before Sense). But I might try Sense for a while and see if I can accept it.
In case of S-OFF, can new official HTC update or OTA, toggle it to S-ON again?
Most recommended tweaked Sense ROMS, that are smooth as GE?
Thank you.
mirkuma said:
Thanks a lot!
4.) Is there a way I can backup stock rom, that device comes with (I doubt that i will be able to find my carrier specific RUU)?
8.) I was thinking that HTC only update its own Sense ROM, and Google takes care about Google Edition ROM (so GE will be updated before Sense). But I might try Sense for a while and see if I can accept it.
In case of S-OFF, can new official HTC update or OTA, toggle it to S-ON again?
Most recommended tweaked Sense ROMS, that are smooth as GE?
Thank you.
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4) A nandroid backup or RUU is pretty much essential once you start messing around with your phone. In my case, the RUU is not available but I do have a stock nandroid backup
8) Google updates Android and HTC brings it to the one skin-free. There is delay between Nexus releases and Google Edition releases, but it is WAY shorter than with most phones.
For the ROM, I really recommend Android Revolution HD by mike1986. It is smooth, adds cool customization options with the Sense 5 toolbox and simply adds to the HTC experience. F
You won't really need offical HTC updates or OTA if you decide to go with S-OFF. You could always S-ON back to stock but if you update the bootloader in a firmware update and it doesn't allow you to go back to S-OFF, you won't be able to live with yourself
attanasi0 said:
4) A nandroid backup or RUU is pretty much essential once you start messing around with your phone. In my case, the RUU is not available but I do have a stock nandroid backup
8) Google updates Android and HTC brings it to the one skin-free. There is delay between Nexus releases and Google Edition releases, but it is WAY shorter than with most phones.
For the ROM, I really recommend Android Revolution HD by mike1986. It is smooth, adds cool customization options with the Sense 5 toolbox and simply adds to the HTC experience. F
You won't really need offical HTC updates or OTA if you decide to go with S-OFF. You could always S-ON back to stock but if you update the bootloader in a firmware update and it doesn't allow you to go back to S-OFF, you won't be able to live with yourself
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Thank you. I decide to go with HTC One despite, special S-OFF issue, that makes things little more complicated in comparison with other manufacturers (Sony or ASUS Nexus). Xperia Z1f (Honami mini) was my first choice, but unfortunately if will be only available in Asia/Japan, so I will switch to HTC.
Looking forward to playing with the One
Thanks for your help again!
attanasi0 said:
4) A nandroid backup or RUU is pretty much essential once you start messing around with your phone. In my case, the RUU is not available but I do have a stock nandroid backup
8) Google updates Android and HTC brings it to the one skin-free. There is delay between Nexus releases and Google Edition releases, but it is WAY shorter than with most phones.
For the ROM, I really recommend Android Revolution HD by mike1986. It is smooth, adds cool customization options with the Sense 5 toolbox and simply adds to the HTC experience. F
You won't really need offical HTC updates or OTA if you decide to go with S-OFF. You could always S-ON back to stock but if you update the bootloader in a firmware update and it doesn't allow you to go back to S-OFF, you won't be able to live with yourself
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Finally i receive my HTC One (had to exchange the first unit because of the gap in housing).
My HTC One out of the box is:
Android 4.2.2,
Software ver. 2.24.401.8
Kernel: 3.4.10-g28df0d6
Baseband: 4A.17.3250.14:10.39.1150.04L
CID: [HTC__032]
S-ON
HBoot 1.54
I have on question tough:
can I update to 1.3.670597 (small 614 kb update fundamental for a bigger update) and from here to 3.62.401.1 update (678,48 MB, Android 4.3 and Sense 5.5) without S-OFF from the current version?
New update does make HBoot 1.55, but is seems that it is supported by Rumrunner (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2496687)
Should I bother with S-OFF now and then take OTA update (will I lose S-OFF after update?) or can I update to 4.3 & Sense 5.5 and then made S-OFF i i decide to go with custom fw?
P.S.
At the moment I'm actually satisfied with stock (very quick and stable, no delays in UI) and will probably not go for custom rom for a while (maybe just with root, to remove some of the bloat-ware).
Thank you for replay in advance.
mirkuma said:
Finally i receive my HTC One (had to exchange the first unit because of the gap in housing).
My HTC One out of the box is:
Android 4.2.2,
Software ver. 2.24.401.8
Kernel: 3.4.10-g28df0d6
Baseband: 4A.17.3250.14:10.39.1150.04L
CID: [HTC__032]
S-ON
HBoot 1.54
I have on question tough:
can I update to 1.3.670597 (small 614 kb update fundamental for a bigger update) and from here to 3.62.401.1 update (678,48 MB, Android 4.3 and Sense 5.5) without S-OFF from the current version?
New update does make HBoot 1.55, but is seems that it is supported by Rumrunner (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2496687)
Should I bother with S-OFF now and then take OTA update (will I lose S-OFF after update?) or can I update to 4.3 & Sense 5.5 and then made S-OFF i i decide to go with custom fw?
P.S.
At the moment I'm actually satisfied with stock (very quick and stable, no delays in UI) and will probably not go for custom rom for a while (maybe just with root, to remove some of the bloat-ware).
Thank you for replay in advance.
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Sorry for the late reply,
I would S-OFF right now using revone as it is much simpler to use. Worst case scenario you relock bootloader and re-enable S-ON.
You will not lose S-OFF. Once you have it, it is yours to keep.
attanasi0 said:
Sorry for the late reply,
I would S-OFF right now using revone as it is much simpler to use. Worst case scenario you relock bootloader and re-enable S-ON.
You will not lose S-OFF. Once you have it, it is yours to keep.
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To the topic: My current hboot is 1.54, I was thinking that revone only works until hdboot 1.44.
What about options for removing TEMPERED, UNLOCKED messages from boot -loader (I’m little confused here, there are so many treads and options which may work, or may not, including flashing parts of firmware..etc..Seems dangerous to me)?
If my understanding is correct, I need to unlock boot-loader, root, and then S-OFF....but after that to be able to update trough OTA (to Android 4.3/Sense 5.5 stock), I must revert all the changes made (excluding S-OFF), if I wish that OTA will be successful (again I’m not sure if there actually is RUU.exe for my current version of software and using nandroid online or CWM /TWRP recovery for backup again involves a lot of work after for going back to stock).
At the moment seems too much work for me, that’s why I was asking if updating to 4.3/5.5 hdboot 1.55 makes more sense, and only if I decide to try some custom rom, going towards S-OFF direction...
But still, I'm not completely sure, if I understand correctly how to remove red messages in boot loader (unlocked, tempered...etc) and how hard or dangerous is it.
What I’m thinking at the moment is:
Go to 4.3/5.5 wia OTA, and use it for a while, than make unlock, root, s-off and install TWRP, and make backup. Then remove some not needed apps (Facebook, Tweeter, Stocks...). In case of need returning back to stock (warranty repair in case of hardware failure, new OTA for stock, etc), use TWRP to restore back and then somehow revert all the changes after (unlock, unroot, factory recovery…). So what are my available options with my current / updated version? Is this easier to achieve if I do all this on hboot 1.54 and 4.22 android or can be also done under hdboot 1.55 and 4.3?
P.S.
But you were correct with your comments about Sense, it's not bad at all. I starting to like Sense UI, so maybe going towards Google Edition will not be needed at all.
mirkuma said:
To the topic: My current hboot is 1.54, I was thinking that revone only works until hdboot 1.44.
What about options for removing TEMPERED, UNLOCKED messages from boot -loader (I’m little confused here, there are so many treads and options which may work, or may not, including flashing parts of firmware..etc..Seems dangerous to me)?
If my understanding is correct, I need to unlock boot-loader, root, and then S-OFF....but after that to be able to update trough OTA (to Android 4.3/Sense 5.5 stock), I must revert all the changes made (excluding S-OFF), if I wish that OTA will be successful (again I’m not sure if there actually is RUU.exe for my current version of software and using nandroid online or CWM /TWRP recovery for backup again involves a lot of work after for going back to stock).
At the moment seems too much work for me, that’s why I was asking if updating to 4.3/5.5 hdboot 1.55 makes more sense, and only if I decide to try some custom rom, going towards S-OFF direction...
But still, I'm not completely sure, if I understand correctly how to remove red messages in boot loader (unlocked, tempered...etc) and how hard or dangerous is it.
What I’m thinking at the moment is:
Go to 4.3/5.5 wia OTA, and use it for a while, than make unlock, root, s-off and install TWRP, and make backup. Then remove some not needed apps (Facebook, Tweeter, Stocks...). In case of need returning back to stock (warranty repair in case of hardware failure, new OTA for stock, etc), use TWRP to restore back and then somehow revert all the changes after (unlock, unroot, factory recovery…). So what are my available options with my current / updated version? Is this easier to achieve if I do all this on hboot 1.54 and 4.22 android or can be also done under hdboot 1.55 and 4.3?
P.S.
But you were correct with your comments about Sense, it's not bad at all. I starting to like Sense UI, so maybe going towards Google Edition will not be needed at all.
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It's up to you really. HBOOT 1.55 is now compatible with Rumrunner so upgrade away. Once you have S-OFF, you also get SuperCID, which gives access to all ROMs and firmwares (included stock ones, that are usually available here before the carriers even start testing). The Tampered flag is in fastboot, it is not linked to the red writing. To remove the red writing you must flash a custom firmware.
The easiness of going back to stock after having unlocked the bootloader and etc depends on the availability of RUUs and/or S-OFF.
attanasi0 said:
The easiness of going back to stock after having unlocked the bootloader and etc depends on the availability of RUUs and/or S-OFF.
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Looking this:
http://www.htc1guru.com/downloads/ruu-file-downloads/ -> RUU M7 UL JB 50 HTC Europe 1.20.401.1 Radio 4A.13.3227.06 10.27.1127.01 Release 308001 Signed 2 4
It seems that my RUU.exe path is open? This seems to be 4.1.2 version of RUU with older radio, but it should give me OTA option to 2.24.401.8 (Android 4.2.2/Sense 5.0) and then OTA again to 3.62.401.1 (Android 4.3/Sense 5.5).
Can you please confirm this? Do I have a valid "easy" RUU.exe backup/downgrade path?
Thanks?
P.S.
There are some notes about touch not working properly going downgrade path to old firmware...will I be able to accept OTA anyway?
mirkuma said:
Looking this:
http://www.htc1guru.com/downloads/ruu-file-downloads/ -> RUU M7 UL JB 50 HTC Europe 1.20.401.1 Radio 4A.13.3227.06 10.27.1127.01 Release 308001 Signed 2 4
It seems that my RUU.exe path is open? This seems to be 4.1.2 version of RUU with older radio, but it should give me OTA option to 2.24.401.8 (Android 4.2.2/Sense 5.0) and then OTA again to 3.62.401.1 (Android 4.3/Sense 5.5).
Can you please confirm this? Do I have a valid "easy" RUU.exe backup/downgrade path?
Thanks?
P.S.
There are some notes about touch not working properly going downgrade path to old firmware...will I be able to accept OTA anyway?
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Once you are S-OFF, you can downgrade using an RUU (since you should have SuperCID as well); meaning you can't be "stuck" S-OFF. S-OFF allows you to "factory lock" the bootloader (instead of "relock"), remove the "tampered" sign and flash the latest firmwares.
The RUU you found, while valid, would only work if you were S-OFF as it's older than the software on you HTC One right now. HTC1Guru has stock ROMs that include recovery for pretty much any firmware if for some reason you don't like RUUs or don't wanna go S-OFF but still want to flash ROMs.
Touch works starting at 2.24 and it simply doesn't work in Recovery, meaning you have to use the volume keys.
Hey xda,
I kind of feel like needing help understanding my situation. Normally I read a lot and understand all this stuff around modding quite ok, but I'm at a point with too many grey zones of half-understanding, I guess.
So I have an HTC ONE, bought in germany half a year ago, with Sense and all that HTC-branding. When the google edition came out, it was easy installing a custom recovery and a vanilla JB google rom (I'm not quite sure today why I did it, but I also flashed HBOOT to 1.54). There was no need thinking about s-off (I'm still s-on) and RUUs. Even OTAs worked seamless.
Then came the OTA for 4.4, I hit update and got stuck in a bootloop. Finding out that it was cwmr took me a while.. I began reading and realized that I would need s-off to install the OTAs. Here's my first question: Why? What changed that I can't install it via custom recovery like before?
And is it just a matter of time, until there's a flashable version of vanilla kitkat?
Now I'm running OneDroid by ssrij, which doesn't requires s-off - why doesn't this one need s-off, but most of the others do?
Any words for clarification would be really appreciated!
apptum said:
Hey xda,
I kind of feel like needing help understanding my situation. Normally I read a lot and understand all this stuff around modding quite ok, but I'm at a point with too many grey zones of half-understanding, I guess.
So I have an HTC ONE, bought in germany half a year ago, with Sense and all that HTC-branding. When the google edition came out, it was easy installing a custom recovery and a vanilla JB google rom (I'm not quite sure today why I did it, but I also flashed HBOOT to 1.54). There was no need thinking about s-off (I'm still s-on) and RUUs. Even OTAs worked seamless.
Then came the OTA for 4.4, I hit update and got stuck in a bootloop. Finding out that it was cwmr took me a while.. I began reading and realized that I would need s-off to install the OTAs. Here's my first question: Why? What changed that I can't install it via custom recovery like before?
And is it just a matter of time, until there's a flashable version of vanilla kitkat?
Now I'm running OneDroid by ssrij, which doesn't requires s-off - why doesn't this one need s-off, but most of the others do?
Any words for clarification would be really appreciated!
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I would forget about the why and just get busy getting rumrunner to work to get s-off. just flash a stock rooted 4.3 rom and use rumrunner.
also make sure your on TWRP 2.6.3.3 before flashing any of the kitkat roms
this is as close to pure android as I could find
HTC One Nexus Edition 2.0
clsA said:
I would forget about the why and just get busy getting rumrunner to work to get s-off. just flash a stock rooted 4.3 rom and use rumrunner.
also make sure your on TWRP 2.6.3.3 before flashing any of the kitkat roms
this is as close to pure android as I could find
HTC One Nexus Edition 2.0
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luckily I'm still happy with onedroid rom, so no need for further experiments
but the why is bothering me nonetheless. especially: is it just a matter of time (like something official isn't published yet) till there's a s-on flashable vanilla kitkat?
i'm a bit new to android and the whole rooting and ROM so please excuse my ignorance.
two days ago i updated my phone to KitKat 4.4.2 and since then i have almost no WIFI it keeps disconnecting i tried many solutions but non seem to help. Also i have been experiencing crashes from different apps and lets just the phone is not that usable anymore.
HTC One is my favorite phone i ever owned until i updated to 4.4.2.
i read a lot about ROMs, flashing and S-On/Off but it's getting very confusing at this piont specially to which version i might need. so maybe some one cant point me to the right place.
i just want to be able to restore back to 4.3 which was running a lot better then 4.4. is it possible to do so?
if it means i have to install a costume ROM that's fine as long as i can go back to 4.3.
i have HTC One (Europe) bought without a contract.
I got this information from holding the power and Volume down buttons.
--locked--
M7-UL-PVT
S-On RH
HBoot: 1.56
radio 4A.25.3263.21
OS: 4.19.401.11
is there any other info needed?
is it possible to downgrade to 4.3, preferably RUU if not possible then ROOTing.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH IN ADVANCE
Maybe just a heads up if it's possible to downgrade? or if possible with Flashing an older customer ROM?
User1303 said:
i'm a bit new to android and the whole rooting and ROM so please excuse my ignorance.
two days ago i updated my phone to KitKat 4.4.2 and since then i have almost no WIFI it keeps disconnecting i tried many solutions but non seem to help. Also i have been experiencing crashes from different apps and lets just the phone is not that usable anymore.
HTC One is my favorite phone i ever owned until i updated to 4.4.2.
i read a lot about ROMs, flashing and S-On/Off but it's getting very confusing at this piont specially to which version i might need. so maybe some one cant point me to the right place.
i just want to be able to restore back to 4.3 which was running a lot better then 4.4. is it possible to do so?
if it means i have to install a costume ROM that's fine as long as i can go back to 4.3.
i have HTC One (Europe) bought without a contract.
I got this information from holding the power and Volume down buttons.
--locked--
M7-UL-PVT
S-On RH
HBoot: 1.56
radio 4A.25.3263.21
OS: 4.19.401.11
is there any other info needed?
is it possible to downgrade to 4.3, preferably RUU if not possible then ROOTing.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH IN ADVANCE
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User1303 said:
Maybe just a heads up if it's possible to downgrade? or if possible with Flashing an older customer ROM?
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a LOT is possible, but you will need to unlock your bootloader, and possibly need S-Off, depending how far you want to go.... the question is, are you really intending to do that?? my first impression would be, probably not
there's a lot of reading and research to do for that (at least if you want to do it right)
as for WiFi, this didn't help: http://android-revolution-hd.blogspot.com/2014/02/how-to-fix-wi-fi-htc-one.html
neither changing the channel on your router