The custom ROM list for the Spring One M8 doesn't show LineageOS. InsertCoin shows version 7.0.4 and I thought perhaps it's nougat, but it isn't -- the ROM is based on Android 5.0.1.
As far as I can see, there's a little ambiguity floating around... as the One M8 not only has different carrier flavors, but within Sprint there's the HK and non-HK versions. I haven't been able to find any information on the LineageOS.org site under "One M8 2014" any differentiation on ROMs for Sprint M8's, let alone anything indicating non-HK versus HK. I understand that with S-OFF, all this goes away across all CDMA or all GSM. But that's another thing -- I haven't yet found anything that differentiates GSM and CDMA versions of the LineageOS ROM for M8. There *IS* that difference for the older M7, as separate subsections exist for those... so I'm left feeling very confused where the M8 is concerned.
I'm hoping someone here has been down this path and can help clarify. Thanks!
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I keep reading that the UK and other places received an update to 1.29, and they keep saying that the US will be getting the same one later. However, I read somewhere (just one site) that the US already comes pre-loaded with 1.29, which is true, because my Sprint HTC One is a 1.29 variant. Do we already have the update that everybody else just received? Were our phones already updated before they were even released?
I find it a little hard to believe that the 1.29 in the UK is the same as the 1.29 that I have, because I believe that updated rolled out around April 24th, and my phone was manufactured on April 14th.
Anybody care to chime in?
most carriers here will roll out manufacturer updates at a slower pace. the reason why EURO versions are already super updated is cause they are world unlocked and the updates are most likely being pushed out by HTC themselves. while here in the US, ANY carrier ( sprint, tmo, ATT) will get the update from HTC add all their bloatware, brute force test it(brute force is subjective LOL) and make sure it works on their variants of the HTC one, THEN push it out to us via OTA update. Now since all HTC ones in the US and EURO models are essentially the same i dont see why your just not using a custom version of the latest 1.29. if your waiting for a carrier approved version. you're probably going to have to wait a bit.
syaoran68 said:
most carriers here will roll out manufacturer updates at a slower pace. the reason why EURO versions are already super updated is cause they are world unlocked and the updates are most likely being pushed out by HTC themselves. while here in the US, ANY carrier ( sprint, tmo, ATT) will get the update from HTC add all their bloatware, brute force test it(brute force is subjective LOL) and make sure it works on their variants of the HTC one, THEN push it out to us via OTA update. Now since all HTC ones in the US and EURO models are essentially the same i dont see why your just not using a custom version of the latest 1.29. if your waiting for a carrier approved version. you're probably going to have to wait a bit.
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Actually, Sprint HTC One is special due to different radio to support CDMA. All the other HTC One variants in Europe and North America have a different radio.
There is a post in the Sprint HTC One development forum on what files are needed for the Sprint ROM, and it appears that TrickDroid is in the process of adding Sprint support here (not complete yet per the changelog). None of the other ROMs with the .13 update that I can see support Sprint at this time though.
This post for example shows that the "Android Revolution" ROM will work on pretty much all variants except Sprint: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2223236
yes with the exception of sprint. thanks for pointing out. lols totally forgot about that. good thing i dropped ship off Sprint to TMO!
Hi, I bought the htc one developer edition.
And I saw that are four different forums for htc one. I get confused, which one is better for seek for information.
I think is the htc one( without carrier). Am I right?
Are the sub forums equal? Can I use rom from att/sprint or t-mobile in the developer edition?
Theoretically you can flash all rom...
Soc is the same...
And a rom for International One (TrickDroid) work on AT&T one
Just don't flash anything from the Sprint forum. There's a high chance that it won't work.
Will Verizon Variant need specific roms or will these cross over easily? Just wondering if The Verizon version will be developed seperately like sprint or like att/tmo
Since the Sprint variant is behind by a bit, the Verizon one will probably have separate ROMs since it is CDMA.
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If we are lucky it will be the same as the Sprint version. I would not expect the GSM roms to be compatible.
Knowing Verizon, it might have an encrypted bootloader, which means no roms at all until someone cracks it.
I am looking at getting a M7 as a media player. I like the unlocked bootloader over the old S4 that I will end up selling. I dont go crazy with custom ROMs but id like a good fast ROM, maybe CM.
Question is, which is the best variant of the device for custom roms. specifically the sprint variant seems to be the cheapest because the lock out ESN often. is there any limitations to the sprint variations that mean i need to spend more?
blindguyinanorgy said:
I am looking at getting a M7 as a media player. I like the unlocked bootloader over the old S4 that I will end up selling. I dont go crazy with custom ROMs but id like a good fast ROM, maybe CM.
Question is, which is the best variant of the device for custom roms. specifically the sprint variant seems to be the cheapest because the lock out ESN often. is there any limitations to the sprint variations that mean i need to spend more?
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You need to take a look at each variant to see which works best for you. Sprint & Verizon variants are CDMA and the rest are GSM. GSM phones are far more prevalent internationally than CDMA and are or can be easier to customize thus more options. Your call!
majmoz said:
You need to take a look at each variant to see which works best for you. Sprint & Verizon variants are CDMA and the rest are GSM. GSM phones are far more prevalent internationally than CDMA and are or can be easier to customize thus more options. Your call!
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Im refering to mod-ability. I will not be using this as a phone so I dont care about the radio. Like for the G3, verizon has a locked bootloader but t-mobile is unlocked.
Is there an issue flashing CMDA roms to the sprint variant if phone is not needed?
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Im refering to mod-ability. I will not be using this as a phone so I dont care about the radio. Like for the G3, verizon has a locked bootloader but t-mobile is unlocked.
Is there an issue flashing CMDA roms to the sprint variant if phone is not needed?
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You should only flash ROMs that are compatible with your variant. The CDMA phones have different partition tables than their GSM variants. This could cause the phone not to operate. So, if you have a Sprint phone then only put ROMs that are compatible with the Sprint variant. There is a separate forum for the Sprint & Verizon variants.
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You should only flash ROMs that are compatible with your variant. The CDMA phones have different partition tables than their GSM variants. This could cause the phone not to operate. So, if you have a Sprint phone then only put ROMs that are compatible with the Sprint variant. There is a separate forum for the Sprint & Verizon variants.
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And you said there is more variety for the GSM versions. I can find sprint phones for $80, is there anything that justifies an extra $40 for a GSM variant?
blindguyinanorgy said:
And you said there is more variety for the GSM versions. I can find sprint phones for $80, is there anything that justifies an extra $40 for a GSM variant?
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I'm not a marketing guru but Sprint has limited coverage as a phone and limited support from custom tweakers, while the GSM phones are plentiful and can be used in more locations. Bottom line, if the it meets your needs then get the Sprint variant but should you need it as a phone down the line remember you have very limited options.
It's been a long time since I've tinkered with this phone, so I'd like to ask this. Support for m7spr seems to be diminishing on the Sprint HTC One subforum, so now that I'm starting to use this phone again I might as well ask.
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It's been a long time since I've tinkered with this phone, so I'd like to ask this. Support for m7spr seems to be diminishing on the Sprint HTC One subforum, so now that I'm starting to use this phone again I might as well ask.
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No, the Sprint M7 have a different partition layout than the GSM M7. There are also a few roms compatible with the Sprint variant in the M7 Development forum.