Need Help, Can not flash International Rom on my new HTC One M8

[buzjay]

Hello,

I just purchased an HTC M8 On Aliexpress which I assume being an asian Version...

The actual Android installed is 5.0.1 / Sense 6.0 / Software 4.18.708.12 ==> This version seems to be quite old and when trying to update it says no update available...

I have another HTC One M8 (Girlfriend) from Ali which is actually in the latest Android 6...

How is that possible ? I tried also to download and flsh the latest available stock rom, and when installing it says me that the version is not the asian version...

What do you recommend e to do as I really want to update and get the lastest Android...

If you need more info, let me know

Thanks for your HELP

Buzz

 

[redpoint73]

The actual Android installed is 5.0.1 / Sense 6.0 / Software 4.18.708.12 ==> This version seems to be quite old

Its not that old, its Lollipop, which is the version before the current Marshmallow. In particular, MM ROMs seem to run fine with LP firmware.

Its technically true, that you should update to MM firmware (either OTA or RUU) for maximum compatibility (with MM ROMs). But depending on your current state, you may opt to just bypass this and flash a custom ROM with MM base.

Failure to flash MM ROMs is probably due to some other reason (besides firmware). What version TWRP are you using?

What exactly was the sequence of events, and the current state (you've mentioned a lot of different things.

It seems you tired to update OTA while on full stock, didn't work; then you unlocked the bootloader, flashed TWRP, and tried to flash a ROM (failed). Then tried to flash a stock ROM or RUU (did you relock the bootloader)?

List the exact sequence of the actions you've taken so far, in as much detail as possible.

I have another HTC One M8 (Girlfriend) from Ali which is actually in the latest Android 6...

How is that possible ?

Probably different stock, so from the factory with MM some still with LP. Probably still exhausting some of their stock with LP firmware, mixed in with more current stock (MM firmware).

I tried also to download and flsh the latest available stock rom, and when installing it says me that the version is not the asian version...

Can't tell exactly what you tried to flash. Please give exact file name and link the source.

You can't update from LP to MM by RUU (if that is what you are referring to) unless you flash MM firmware first (new requirement on MM RUUs).

 

[ckpv5]

Duplicate post -

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=67893973&postcount=4160

 

[redpoint73]

Duplicate post -

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=67893973&postcount=4160

&%$#!?!#

I can't stand when folks do that (cross post).

Thanks for pointing it out.

 

[buzjay]

Hi , I open this topic again as a request from ckpv5 in general post :

Quote:
Originally Posted by buzjay
My device ihas been updated in 4.19.707.2... 5I don't know why not ening by .4 ?)

You want I change my CID ? Which CID number should I need to write ?

Isn't that possible to flash directly Android 6 ?

---------- Post added at 10:53 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:32 PM ----------



Ok, just fasboot CID, now is in 044... I reset phone, the only update is samll mail and minor software update of 4 Mb...

Then I'm still in 4.19.707.2...

Open a separate thread for your problem .. then I'll guide you.
There are two options that you can take.

1. Manually install OTA

2. Unlock bootloader, install TWRP, restore Marsmallow backup then flash Marshmallow firmware

I'll guide on new threas only as it is confusing to put guide here as there are many various questions from various users.



Thanks

 

[ckpv5]

My device ihas been updated in 4.19.707.2... 5I don't know why not ening by .4 ?)

Isn't that possible to flash directly Android 6 ?

Ok, just fasboot CID, now is in 044... I reset phone, the only update is samll mail and minor software update of 4 Mb...

Then I'm still in 4.19.707.2...

There are 3 options that you can try. Option 1 was successful before because at that time there was no Mail update, only the 3 small Marshmallow preparation update.

Option 1 : (It may work and it may not work)

1. Make a factory reset as your current version is 4.19.707.2. After run setup wizard and you'll be advised there are 4 small update. Just ignore them.

2. Go to app drawer, select Settings - about - software update, check for update again. Previously, the system will allow you to download 4.19.707.4. If yes, download and install.

3. After reboot, recheck software update again, you'll get the small 4 updates again. Download and install, reboot. Then check software update again - you should receive Marshmallow 6.14.707.1 update.

Option 2 : (manually install OTA)

1. Download this 4.19.707.4 OTA zip - https://mega.nz/#!echSCaiJ!WEESN5T2Uy32260hN-PB1VjwqQ4DXq7Kn0yuDElXGsw
2. Put it in your internal storage

3. Reboot to fastboot/bootloader - press power once to get to hboot then select recovery.

4. If it stay in blank screen, press & hold volume up button and tap power button once - this will get you in recovery

5. Select "aplly from phone storage" - then select the OTA.zip and press power to install.

6. Once completed, recheck software update - you'll get the small 4 updates again. Download and install, reboot. Then check software update again - you should receive Marshmallow 6.14.707.1 update.

Option 3 : (Unlock bootloader, install TWRP, restore Marsmallow backup then flash Marshmallow firmware)
we keep this for the last as it involve many things to do. You just try the first 2 options and see how it goes.

 

[umesh.lk]

There are 3 options that you can try. Option 1 was successful before because at that time there was no Mail update, only the 3 small Marshmallow preparation update.

Option 1 : (It may work and it may not work)

1. Make a factory reset as your current version is 4.19.707.2. After run setup wizard and you'll be advised there are 4 small update. Just ignore them.

2. Go to app drawer, select Settings - about - software update, check for update again. Previously, the system will allow you to download 4.19.707.4. If yes, download and install.

3. After reboot, recheck software update again, you'll get the small 4 updates again. Download and install, reboot. Then check software update again - you should receive Marshmallow 6.14.707.1 update.

Option 2 : (manually install OTA)

1. Download this 4.19.707.4 OTA zip - https://mega.nz/#!echSCaiJ!WEESN5T2Uy32260hN-PB1VjwqQ4DXq7Kn0yuDElXGsw
2. Put it in your internal storage

3. Reboot to fastboot/bootloader - press power once to get to hboot then select recovery.

4. If it stay in blank screen, press & hold volume up button and tap power button once - this will get you in recovery

5. Select "aplly from phone storage" - then select the OTA.zip and press power to install.

6. Once completed, recheck software update - you'll get the small 4 updates again. Download and install, reboot. Then check software update again - you should receive Marshmallow 6.14.707.1 update.

Option 3 : (Unlock bootloader, install TWRP, restore Marsmallow backup then flash Marshmallow firmware)
we keep this for the last as it involve many things to do. You just try the first 2 options and see how it goes.

clear explanation. :good:
MM preupdate distrubs to take some ota, doesn't it?

 

[buzjay]

There are 3 options that you can try. Option 1 was successful before because at that time there was no Mail update, only the 3 small Marshmallow preparation update.

Option 1 : (It may work and it may not work)

1. Make a factory reset as your current version is 4.19.707.2. After run setup wizard and you'll be advised there are 4 small update. Just ignore them.

2. Go to app drawer, select Settings - about - software update, check for update again. Previously, the system will allow you to download 4.19.707.4. If yes, download and install.

3. After reboot, recheck software update again, you'll get the small 4 updates again. Download and install, reboot. Then check software update again - you should receive Marshmallow 6.14.707.1 update.

Option 2 : (manually install OTA)

1. Download this 4.19.707.4 OTA zip - https://mega.nz/#!echSCaiJ!WEESN5T2Uy32260hN-PB1VjwqQ4DXq7Kn0yuDElXGsw
2. Put it in your internal storage

3. Reboot to fastboot/bootloader - press power once to get to hboot then select recovery.

4. If it stay in blank screen, press & hold volume up button and tap power button once - this will get you in recovery

5. Select "aplly from phone storage" - then select the OTA.zip and press power to install.

6. Once completed, recheck software update - you'll get the small 4 updates again. Download and install, reboot. Then check software update again - you should receive Marshmallow 6.14.707.1 update.

Option 3 : (Unlock bootloader, install TWRP, restore Marsmallow backup then flash Marshmallow firmware)
we keep this for the last as it involve many things to do. You just try the first 2 options and see how it goes.

I'm processing with option 1 while downloading Files

When I look at the files stored on Mega, it is clearly written version ending by 707.2... not 4... is that normal

 

[ckpv5]

I'm processing with option 1 while downloading Files

When I look at the files stored on Mega, it is clearly written version ending by 707.2... not 4... is that normal

I can't check as I'm on mobile.
Does it say OTAxxxxx...4.19.707.4-4.19.707.2...xxxxx.zip ?
If yes, it is correct ... OTA from 4.19.707.2 to 4.19.707.4

 

[ckpv5]

clear explanation. :good:
MM preupdate distrubs to take some ota, doesn't it?

Yes .. had the same problem before.

 

[buzjay]

I can't check as I'm on mobile.
Does it say OTAxxxxx...4.19.707.4-4.19.707.2...xxxxx.zip ?
If yes, it is correct ... OTA from 4.19.707.2 to 4.19.707.4

HEY HEY FINALLY GOT MY UPDATE WITH OPTION 1 !!!

I REALLY THANK YOU ALL for the help, I then updated to Android 6.01

THANKS TANKS FOR YOUR HELP

Buzz

:good:

 

[ckpv5]

Great :good:
Enjoy your Marshmallow

 

[hydrabeanm8]

Please help..having headphone mode problem..

hello there,
My International HTC M8 Android 6,Sense 7, Software 6.12.401.4.
without any reason after playing videos from YouTube or from my device for7/10 minutes, my phone automatically goes in to headphone mode and I can't hear anything from my speakers. Sometimes I see the headphone icon even when I am browsing internet and suddenly it goes away.
I do factory reset from settings twice and twice from boot men but No luck...I recently unlock the device but I didn't root my phone yet.
Apart from that my phone is running perfect but I brought this phone because of it's speakers because I watch lots of movies.
Bro,is there any way to fix the problem.....do I have to downgrade to Android 5 where I had no problem regarding my speakers...actually I don't know how to do that..
or I have to install a custom room to solve this problem...
Please help me out of this annoying problem...
and I should mention, recently I have noticed that whenever my phone gets hot, this annoying headphone icon appears.

Please HELP...I don't want to go to a repair shop