yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] beigewell:
just a note that if you want to text from a Verizon phone overseas, go into your phone settings, Applications, Phone and turn OFF international assist. This is what is adding the +1

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so have we verified that Verizon branded phones dont work with this method?

HTC6990LVW

Chip SOC 8960

Bootloader 0.0.1532.20 (162930)

FW 1532.20.20011.605

I just want Group text and Internet Tethering! Which is perfectly legal in my country!
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] springgsm:
I'ts ok 100% for me

hy I tested this solution for 5 pieces it's done 1000%

thanks:D:laugh::good::good::good::good:
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] aaronk.yupi:
Thanks, +1 is gone!! worked like a charm!!

Now, the only thing I am missing is tethering.

Why not ask Verizon just to open it for us? We bought the phone

as contact free and not use it at US? Can they refuse?

Aaron
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] sultansaga:
t mobile usa

hi i bought htc windows 8x from usa carrier t mobile and i use in belgium and there is no dutch language

if i flash eu firmware with this method than i can use dutch laguange ?

bootloader version 0.0.1532.20 162966

and also need eu firmware

thx
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] springgsm:
hi

can I use thise methode for htc 8s???

:confused::confused::confused:
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] joe zack:
htc 8x verizon

can I use this rom for htc 8x Verizon 4g carrier
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] LordKenny:
no, 8960 have LTE, but this is instruction for 8260a
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] Jjday7:
Re: [Guide] Unbrand HTC 8X (BEFORE OTA UPDATE 7/02/13)

I have an HTC 8x by TMOBILE and really want the tethering option to work. Anybody have some insight on if this will unlock the feature without getting the hotspot feature? I have a demo phone. Not a store phone.

What's also weird about mine is its missing the stock HTC theme color.
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] Jjday7:
Re: [Guide] Unbrand HTC 8X (BEFORE OTA UPDATE 7/02/13)

Will this work with what I'm showing in the pic? Will this also allow me to get updates when their available instead of waiting on Tmobile?
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] jValdron:
Just to clarify things... anyone asking about a US (or anything other than Europe) phone, this method won't work unless we get a other ROMs. As of now, we only have the European ROM. Not all the 8X are the same, even from carrier to carrier, they can change significantly inside.
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] xboxmod:
Hi all

I have successfully unbrand my 8X even with Bootloader 162966

just used a different process but this work perfectly (read 1st post)

(try different order for flash files if you have problem)
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] mgeo318:
I bought it from USA at&t htc 8x but has no GREEK for the phone language. There was no file to download to put the GREEK; Thank you.
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] Dollce:
Someone who have upgraded his device, then received some official HTC update?

Sorry for my bad english!
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] neoxitric:
unbranded my htc 8x t-mobile (germany) and installed the latest update ota. everything works fine!
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] shaoun1000:
Successfully unbranded

Successfully done.
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] Myoung Chul:
error message_"UEFI for key Provision ONLY"

ACDU_UEFI_PROV_KEY.nbh flashing after the problem occurred.

Even flash back ACDU_UEFI_PROV_KEY.nbh.

Please help.
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] xboxmod:
Try to reflash UEFI_signed.nbh or the ruu

Don't worry This Can be fixed !
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] seraph1024:
I am trying to do this on T-MO 8x US version.

I am getting stuck on White bootloader screen. If I unplug the USB, then barcodes show up.

Tried UEFI and RUU both.

When I flash ACDU_UEFI_PROV_KEY.nbh first, then I get stuck on bootloader screen with RED UEFI warning and phone gets stuck.

Just got it back from HTC and want to do it. Did I miss anything?
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] adityashingade:
Nothing

it has nothing to do with this mod..

buy a new unlock code and unlock your phone
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] ej_424:
Other Firmware Options

How was this UK Generic fw obtained? I'm assuming this same flash method could be used for the LTE variants. I have a unlocked Bell Canada HTC 8X that I use on ATT in the US. Reason I bought it was ATT didn't offer the black one, and I like that's it doesn't have a carrier logo on it.

I would like to flash my Bell phone with ATT firmware though and this post has me intrigued. ATT pushes out WP8 updates more frequently than Bell. That's my main reason for wanting to try this.

Any help would replies would be appreciated.

Thanks!
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] mobi:
I'm also on ATT with a Bell phone. I can live with everything except that it will not tether even with an upgraded ATT data plan that allows for it. I think we've got to wait for the correct rom with LTE radios though...
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] ej_424:
I'm confused.. Your LTE isn't working on at&t? Mine works, I'm in Minneapolis.
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] mobi:
LTE works fine. I was talking about flashing to an unbranded HTC stock rom.
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] ej_424:
.Oh got it. Did you ever get the Portico update? I haven't which is really odd? I think we might not get updates since we aren't running on Bell's network.

Other threads for different phones make it sound like we should though. Im curious on what your experience has been. This is the main reason I wont to flash ATT rom so I can get OTA updates.
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] doncerdo:
Hi all,

Instead of using a y cable can I use a usb hub instead?
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] Myoung Chul:
I am also the same symptom

I am also the same symptoms. We would want to find a solution, please. !: 울고 :

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However, the RUU file and UEFI_singed.nbh, there is no flash.

The issue? Rom?

HTC 8X are my US T-Mobile for.:crying:
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] nevara:
I would like to know this also.
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] adityashingade:
Video

hey can you please please post a video how to make it..

it's pretty confusing please
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] :
this would add spanish language? I have only english and chinese.
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] frishmans92:
So I'm guessing the Verizon one won't handle this?...I just want group SMS. D:
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] :
does not work :(

Try with different files but simply does nothing, stay on the white screen with green letters.

:(
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] thegh0sts:
i just got my 8X and it's stuck on the boot loop with no led to say it's charging.

EDIT: now the LED is flashing orange, still stuck on the bootscreen but when i restart it boots to the bootscreen, goes black then shows the bootscreen again and the led continues to flash.
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] cqv:
I have a HTC 8X model PM23200 C620e with bootloader version 165610. Vodafone.

Can I use this method?

Thanks.
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] mattpedigo:
So has nobody got this to work with a T-Mobile US Phone? I'm on ***08.531 Firmware as well.

I'm hoping that debranding and flashing new software will remedy the CONSTANT locking up and reboots that are making this phone unusable.
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] :
help please :p
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] shaoun1000:
Install different files continuously. It should work fine.
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] thegh0sts:
I have left the phone and placed it back in it's packaging as the phone would just sit on the HTC boot screen with no hint of doing anything. I have contacted HTC support and they recommend sending it back to the retailer and I intend to do so.

Hopefully i can get a refund as i don't wish to waste more time with CS if the replacement is also faulty...and so I am not prepared to wager on a replacement being functional.
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] linkju:
i have the same problem :(
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] Puff1911:
This is the with T-Mobile (US) version of the phone?

If so.. well I definitely won't be doing anything with mine! lol

You guys have me worried now...
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] DavidinCT:
Read through the whole thread here. I just want to unlock Internet Sharing on my Verizon 8X (with out being ripped off from Verizon), No you cant do it on a Verizon 8X..... :(
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] gabrielvl:
I have an htc 8x with cid 11111111 , and security unlocked .

First i try to debranded,but no succes,not even to start update. After i try in bootloader mode to write RUU_ACCORD_U_APO_00_HTC_Europe_2.00.401.03_1.11b.3 2.19.23_2_15.42.32_RETAIL_ENC_RELEASE and after is processing 1% i get this error

ERROR [340] :ENCSS_VERIFY_ERROR

What i do wrong?

PS my phone after i power it on remain in that screen only ..,
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] compu829:
Try putting a piece of scotch tape on the back of the SIM card. There is a known issue on some 8Xs that the SIM card isn't held firmly in place in the tray and can move around causing phone reboots and such. You can see this happen for yourself...If you eject the SIM tray while the phone is on (even without a SIM card in it), the phone reboots.

My T-mobile one has been perfect..no reboots! (I am on the same firmware as you, too.) I put one piece of tape on the back of the SIM card and one really thin strip along the edge of the contacts that are really close to the metal tray.
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] spawen:
Any workaround for PM2300??

Any workaround for PM2300?
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] compu829:
You might be able to use the hidden menus to do it...the Verizon HTC 8x seems to have alot of stuff.

1. Go to the dialer

2. Dial ##634# aka ##MFG# and see if anything useful comes up. You can also try ##3424# aka ##DIAG#

I don;t have a verizon phone, but if you google the codes, you might have some luck navigating the apps.
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] Dollce:
Has anyone do it with bootloader 165610?
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] antonio2966:
I'm in the same condition i don't know if this guide work with bootloader 165610 i don't want to brick my phone !
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] cqv:
+1
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] tofu-:
any new development on the T-Mobile USA front?
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] xboxmod:
This work with all bootloader & this will not change i guess (it's used by tech support!)
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] Dollce:
i've tried to do tutorial, but when the device starts the bootloader mode it reads the flash memory but doesn't start to install the rom, it doesn't do anything. What can i to do?
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] antonio2966:
Are you sure man ? why the guide says bootloader version before 165610 ? please try and then tell to us what happens if i try this guide with bootloader version 165610 !:highfive:
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] Dollce:
I write this message to inform you i have flashed my phone. I had the bootloader version 165610, and i followed the tutorial.

As other posts says, sometimes i've had to repeat the flash of Key and UEFI files...

Thanks, and sorry for my bad english!
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] cqv:
Can you said me the order to flash?

As you know when you have to repeat the flashing of key or uefi?

Thanks

Sent from my Windows Phone 8X by HTC using Board Express
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] Dollce:
Mainly, the process is described in the first post. The differences that I remember:

- When using UEFI file for the first time, seems to do nothing. You restart and go to the next.

- Now when you put the KEY file, takes a while, and must pass through several green screens, the last set is completed and returned to the white screen with black letters.

- I went back to using UEFI file, and it does seem to do something. then the phone gets restarting.

- Now I went to use the RUU file, did not get it, was the same as in the first point. So I went through the steps from the beginning UEFI -> KEY -> UEFI, and now when I RUU file, the processed started. It takes a while.

- Finally, I followed the tutorial with the files: KEY and UEFI.

And already restarted fine.

Between steps, the device is rebooting, so that at each step, between restart and reboot, plug the usb and pressing the camera button just when the screen turns off and before vibrate.

Sorry for my bad english!
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] :
nothing, follow the order, but I always see the white screen with green letters and does nothing :crying:
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] Dollce:
When occurs this? with the UEFI file, or with all files?
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] cqv:
Where is ACDU_UEFI_PROV_KEY.nbh?

In official rom HTC_Europe_2.00.401.03 don't is it.
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] Dollce:
you have it in the third page, it is attached in the second post
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] antonio2966:
Thank you so much man this is a very good news !:good:
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] :
with all, but 2 occasions stayed black screen with nothing and then white screen appeared.

I put the cable along with the camera button when the screen is off, and after that vibrates loose, just when you turn the screen but still in black (3-4 seconds). I do well?
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] alastaid:
Hi,

I have flashed, reflashed many times of all three files in any order, but the device still is locked. It appears to flash all the files correctly, however, after each flash, when you get the white screen with green writing with the version numbers etc I can see the CID is always ORANG001, should I see this change?

So when I reboot the phone after all the reflashing attempts (with no apparent errors), when I put a different SIM in, I still get the "This SIM card can only be used in specific networks message", am I missing something?

Thanks

A
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] xboxmod:
Hi alastaid

This process doesn't change the devise CID Just bypass it.
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] alastaid:
Thanks for reply, So does it mean that my re-flashing hasn't worked properly because it always prompts me at boot time that it has the wrong sim in, or should it work after I hit cancel, and let the phone boot up ?
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] agsalman:
I can't download this rom, why?
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] alastaid:
So to try and put it a different way if I have managed to successfully flash the rom, should it run with any carrier, or do I still need to get it unlocked at a different level?
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] szarkupacka:
i have at&t 8x from US, and i live in Europe.

Can i flash with this? it is not problem if i dont have lte.

i have pm 23300, bootloader 161722.

thx
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] Puff1911:
You should get it carrier unlocked first before trying to flash the ROM..

Call the carrier and ask them for the unlock code.. or you can check a site for the unlock code..

I've used cellunlocker.net many times without any problems.

After you get it unlocked then you can try to flash the rom
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] sins07:
Has anyone had luck doing this with the Telstra 8x? i cannot seem to figure it out
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] radzi:
I'm in the same situation.
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] agsalman:
I can't find any rom on your link and threat is closed. How can i find a unbranded rom?
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] Puff1911:
soooo nothing else happening with this?

Anyone had any luck with any of the US models?
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] BSAKSOUK:
+1

We desperately need a US based ROM/RUU
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] starflyr:
come on, lets go

you can do it!
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] ilam82:
this would work with c625b?

what kind of Y cable will I need

two females and one male or two males and one female
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] surfing10:
Any News on how to unbrand a PM233 device?
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] Myoung Chul:
I want the US Rom.

I want desperately to US Rom.!!
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] surfing10:
That's odd .. I see a lot of this phone out there and here we don't see too many post. What's going on?
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] jpenzo91:
Hi Everybody

I am French

I have a friend girl that he just received the phone from China

but bad news the phone has only chinese and english

my questions is , if i follow this flashing procedure can i get the phone with the french language

or not

please can you just confirm me

thank you
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] mangojain:
Thanks you heaps and heaps, I managed to unbrand my Orange HTC 8X today, using these steps, and immediately afterwards got the GDR2 update displayed too, and installed it!

Edit - I got 3 HTC updates after installing the stock rom, but not GDR2 yet.
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] radzi:
can you help me understand the procedure for debrand? I cant find this file ACDU_UEFI_PROV_KEY.nbh, only the other two.

thanks
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] konidair:
same here! I can't believe stupid Telstra has remove the language pack and left only English. In the package there is a windows phone sticker that says HTC 8x multilanguage. Any help would be much appreciated
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] radzi:
I also have the Telstra version but what's really making me hate the phone is the stupid camera shutter sound, I can't believe you can't put on silence and that it has to be so loud, I hate it.
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] DrMobile:
Same problem here. where to get ACDU_UEFI_PROV_KEY.nbh

Best Regards,
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] konidair:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=38643531&postcount=44
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] amalfra:
A noob question... please help

I have an HTC 8X from Tesltra unlocked and i did the speech tool language pack download... the phone restarted... now i get gears and sad face............

I can't do hard reset... the volume down button doesn't bring ! symbol.... I am able to get to bootloader screen with 3 barcodes....

So my question is i am new to flashing rom... and would flashing rom as per mentioned above fix my issue + would i have to unlock it again? And would i get my device bricked doing this?
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] Alva:
Did anyone have successfully flash the T-mobile USA with european ROM?

Where can I download T-mobile USA ROM?
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] tofu-:
we've been waiting months for this, but no one has delivered. I'd be willing to put money into a donation pool if someone would be kind enough to provide an appropriate ROM for us.
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] Alva:
How can I revive the device? Is there any t-mobile US ROM?
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] konidair:
+1 I'm happy to donate too(Telstra Australia branded here)
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] Alva:
Well, I made supercid for HTC 8X T-mobile USA with JTAG

But the problem is that device can't be flashed with european rom, model id error

I think the problem is that the device has different hardware

So, there is no possibility to flash european rom into USA t-mobile device

Only custom rom. but now there is neither custom rom no hard-spl
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] spudbynight:
I have just ordered one of these online. It is locked to Orange in the UK as a pre-paid handset.

If I unlock it with an unlock code (3rd party provided) am I likely to be able to unbrand it?

Also, what sort of Y cable do I actually need to purchase for this?
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] RCOO:
If I buy the Asian version of the phone, that supports LTE, and flash the European software to get the European languages, will I be able to still use LTE?

Thanks
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] cybermiguel:
If you don't flash the radio, then you would be able to.

By the way, I have a phone with a CID of 1111111 and I can't update to the latest firmware (8.0.10327.77). Why is that? With this method would I be able to change the CID and get the default european one so I can update the phone?
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] compu829:
I am guessing it has to do with the radios...the T-Mobile USA variant has AWS support. Other than that, it is identical to the non-LTE European variant.
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] COMPUTED RESOURCES:
HTC 8x Verizon unlocked and running T Mobile

I have a problem that I need to know if anyone has an answer for.... I have a Verizon HTC Windows 8x that is unlocked and running on T mobile. I purchased this phone thinking it was fully functional on craigslist. I found out that once you unlock this verizon version phone, it removes the apn mms settings (Cannot send or receive picture messaging), your reception will on go to E or G and not 3G or $G, and you cannot access the internet share options.

I am looking for a way to access the back end and turn these features back on in this phone????

Malcolm

Thank you in advance...
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] Puff1911:
this may be what you're looking for, it's the apn mms settings for T-Mobile LTE

Name : T-Mobile LTE

APN: fast.tmobile.com

MMSC: http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc

MMS Protocol: WAP 2.0

MCC: 310

MNC: 260

APN Type: default,supl,admin,dun,mms

OR

T-Mobile -

3G Frequency – 1700mhz

4G Frequency - 1700mhz/2100mhz

Name: T-Mobile

APN: epc.tmobile.com

Proxy:

Port:

Username:

Password:

Server:

MMSC: http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc

MMS Proxy:

MMS Port:

MCC: 310

MNC: 260

Authentication Type:

APN Type: default,supl,admin,dun,mms

APN Protocol: IPv4/IPv6

APN Roaming Protocol: IPv4/IPv6

one of those should work
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] COMPUTED RESOURCES:
HTC 8x Verizon unlocked and running T Mobile

Thank you for the info but my situation goes deeper than that. Verizon made the phone where if it became unlocked you would lose the features I stated in my original message. I do not have access to APN MMS, so I cannot change it. What I am trying to do is turn on the APN MMS inside the phone so that I can input the MMS settings. I truly need an overhaul on this phone.

Thank You....
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] clrokr:
WARNING: Do not download the recent Vodafone OTA update. It upgrades the device firmware and after the the debranding will fail because of the version difference "Image version less than...".

Now to find the new RUU files...
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] reeg420:
Can you download HTC Connection Setup from the store via wifi? This is how I setup my Tmobile 8X for Simple Mobile. Before I run connection setup its the same as your saying yours is doing. When you open it tap the "..." and choose manual. Then look for Tmobile. But not sure if the internet sharing would work since they blocked it last update....:mad:
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] Puff1911:
yeeeaaah.. those updates were mess.. I ended up resetting my phone and not bothering to do the updates.. so I still have my tethering!
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] verval91:
i've got an ERROR [296] : UPGRADE ONLY error with ROMUpdateUtility! Anyone?

asian version LTE with GDR2 and want to make a EU one because of the language pack
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] shadowko:
Hello,

i have same phone, HTC 8X, C620e- Model PM23200 with Bootloader 162966, with Vodafone ROM...

I downloaded RUU_ACCORD... exe files but first is saying "The contents of this file cannot be unpacked..." and second is saying "ERROR [260] : CONNECTION"

What im doing wrong? And im doing this because i want to have Slovak language in menu, have this ROM all language files?

Thanks!
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] demijan:
Use PC with Windows 8 softwer.This "The contents of this file can not be unpacked..." and simillar error is usually on non W8 computers.

Yes,Slovak language is include in this version of ROM.:cool:
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] clrokr:
We need a newer RUU to do this with GDR2 phones.
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] jediblob:
Please advise...

I've been trying to get this to work for a couple of days now but i'm not getting very far

My original bootloader screen looked like this:

SBL1-153.200.103

SBL2-153.200.103

SBL3-153.200.103

TZ-153.200.180

UEFI-0.0.1532.20(165610)

OS-2.01.206.00

But now (after using the 3 .nbh files) I've got

SBL1-001.532.008

SBL2-001.532.009

SBL3-001.532.011

TZ-001-532.015

UEFI-0.0.1532.20(159895)

OS-2.00.401.03

And the only .nbh file that seems to do anything now is ACDU_UEFI_PROV_KEY.nbh which changes SBL2 to 153.200.103 on the first flash and then changes the UEFI to 0.0.3.20(111111) and the OS to 0.00.862.103 on the second flash (with the key provision error)

The other 2 files just get me back to where i was before using the PROV_KEY file
[Windows Phone 8x by HTC] Kaslik:
What about PM23300

Hello,

Anyone successful in flashing an 8X model PM23300? I have an AT&T branded phone, that does allow me to tether while using in Canada on Rogers network.

Where are all the smart people???

Thank you