yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[One (M8) General] sharingspider:
Same as per me as well bcoz all sold are pre programmed on sprint and wont work with any other sprint user. Waste device for now till S-off for all versions is out.
[One (M8) General] blackice666:
Did you get the whelp message of death when you couldn't S-OFF?

This is the message:
[One (M8) General] rufh_s:
Nope..earlier it wasn't opening beyond 2 bottles

"The first bottle is open

chugging..........

whelp, that bottle is empty, opening bottle 2

chugging.........."

and then after toooooo many tries and changing usb's it worked on last USB slot opened third bottle

Chugging and finally s-off

PS: I thought whelp death message is " remember the golden rule, NEVER take an*OTA*?”
[One (M8) General] blackice666:
Yes, that might be the new whelp message of death :P
[One (M8) General] killcreek:
[{HELP] HTC ONE M8 HK Edition SIM UNLOCK

Guys.!!! Need help.

Does anyone here able to SIM UNLOCK HTC NE M8 HARMAN KARDON Edition.//???

I have S-OFF. but still unable to SIM UNLOCK.. tried all the methods mentions. everythng says SUCCESSFUL.. but when i put a foreign sim, it says no network....
[One (M8) General] sharingspider:
Can u tell me what all steps u have done?

Have u replaced the htcodxxx file yet?
[One (M8) General] killcreek:
Sir Sir. I did replace the file as mentioned in the guide and followed exact same steps.

i even used RUU of HK and started all over again and performed the same steps. But with no Luck.

Eveythign happens as per the guide but somehow i am not able to get the network with GSM SIM.

Looks like some issue with Radio.??? baseband is the latest and has 321_ versanion. Took the latest OTA.. this could be the issue ?? and looks like i am in dead end.

I have PM'ed u my gtalk ID . please do add me and please help me out if you have anything else
[One (M8) General] sharingspider:
Lets talk here il help u.

Have u installed Sim Unlocker?
[One (M8) General] killcreek:
Yes sim unlocker is installed .

Please tell me one thing. IS this issue becasue of latest baseband on the phone which i got through OTA.???
[One (M8) General] sharingspider:
Did u update the OTA which u got :o dont tell me u did that :o

And if you are on Sprint Variant and u updated your bootloader there s no way you wud be running GSM now as its blocked.
[One (M8) General] killcreek:
Ohh i guess there lies the solution.. i got the phone with the latest baseband but with S-OFF.. so no other option at all right now to get GSM working???

Possible to downgrade baseband in any way or any other options that you could think of.???
[One (M8) General] sharingspider:
Only option was to preserve baseband before upgrading which didnt happen. It wud work for sure on downgrading however I am not sure if it will brick it. So il advise u to read before proceeding and yes do post here if u r succesful with baseband downgrading. If it doesnt work then post here will surely get it up n running.

Cheers and all the best :)
[One (M8) General] killcreek:
Could you please post me the link for guide to downgrading the Baseband or any other help which would help me downgrade my baseband. I shall try it and update you.

Appreciate your help.
[One (M8) General] sharingspider:
Sure give me sometime wil share with u here

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Post a screenshot of your about i.e. Your baseband real quick lets do it now - Post ur Hboot version here.
[One (M8) General] killcreek:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/8ojck0wjfvhtgqx/IMAG0088.jpgAttaching the pictures

https://www.dropbox.com/s/5midepa1xxz29o2/IMAG0089.jpg
[One (M8) General] sharingspider:
Hi please refer to this. Downgrade your firmware to 1.05.20.0227_2 .

as per your snapshot you are on 1.05.20.0321_2

Credit goes to [MENTION=1162986]Captain_Throwback[/MENTION]

http://themikmik.com/showthread.php...1-54-651-8-OTA&p=299475&viewfull=1#post299475

Please follow the instructions as mentioned in the thread.
[One (M8) General] rufh_s:
How did you managed to do S-off without being "tampered" ? Or did you removed it after S-off?

Also I fail to understand how you got OTA after S-off / root /unlocked?
[One (M8) General] killcreek:
By just flashing 0P6BIMG_m8whl_1.12.651.17_firmware.zip would revert back to old firmware 1.05.20.0227_2 ??? is it as simple as that or am i missing something.???? Do i need to add my CID num in android file.txt Since mine is SPCS_004 or need to add SUperCID details into file??

Thanks again for all these guides

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Removed the tampered flag after S-OFF

I updated the firmware to latest after S-OFF. didnt really got the OTA
[One (M8) General] sharingspider:
Follow the steps here:

http://www.android.gs/downgrade-sprint-htc-one-m8-to-official-stock-firmware-with-ruu
[One (M8) General] galijp:
unlocking HTC One M8 Harman Kardon Special edition

Hi,

I read your thread and I am new to rooting business.

does your method unlock HTC One M8 Harman Kardon Special edition?

The Phone is S-OFF
[One (M8) General] sharingspider:
It does. Are u having HTC One M8 Sprint Variant as this guide is preferably for that one only.
[One (M8) General] sRs DoLLaR mEnU:
Trying to Unlock my sprint M8. Followed all directions and everything. However when I put my AT&T sim card in the phone says invalid sim at the lock screen. Any help would be appreciated.
[One (M8) General] sharingspider:
Please tell me your Hboot Version share a screenshot of your About. I.e. Software Information.

Have u already updated through OTA before following these steps?
[One (M8) General] sRs DoLLaR mEnU:
Hboot version is 3.16. I just got my phone today. It was sealed in box. The phone has asked for me to do an OTA update but I haven't done it. Here's a screenshot with my current version
[One (M8) General] sharingspider:
Great. Have u replaced the 2 apk files mentioned in the thread?
[One (M8) General] sRs DoLLaR mEnU:
Yes. Is it because I'm in the U.S.?
[One (M8) General] sharingspider:
Is the phone a bad esn?
[One (M8) General] sRs DoLLaR mEnU:
No. It was brand new in box.

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When I put my SIM card in it just says invalid SIM.
[One (M8) General] sharingspider:
Since its rooted and having Custom Recovery - Please flash any Custom ROM in it of same Hboot version and post that we will try to unlock it through Sprint Sim Unlocker.
[One (M8) General] sRs DoLLaR mEnU:
Alright. Thanks for the help
[One (M8) General] sharingspider:
After flashing ROM replace both .apk files.

Post that install Sprint Sim Unlocker.

Give complete permission to System Folder when u write the above two files.

Run Sprint Sim Unlocker - Do Sim Unlock.

Dial *#*#4636#*#* and choose GSM Auto PRL > Insert your AT&T Sim Now reboot the device and it should be working fine now.
[One (M8) General] sRs DoLLaR mEnU:
Will ViperRom work?
[One (M8) General] sharingspider:
Yes it would
[One (M8) General] galijp:
yes it is sprint version. I will try it and keep you posted.

Thanks
[One (M8) General] sRs DoLLaR mEnU:
Still not working. Getting the Invalid SIM Message still.
[One (M8) General] ttn1185:
My theory: this method will only unlock the Sprint HTC One M8 for international GSM use. I tried it with ATT: "Invalid SIM" at the lock screen. But if I tried it with an international SIM : "Limited Services" at the lock screen.

I have not found anyone with active Telcel or LycaMobile service to try this yet to confirm my theory.
[One (M8) General] sRs DoLLaR mEnU:
Damn. Alright. Well I got to enjoy the Phone for a day. Up on eBay it goes. If anyone is interested I'll post the link for the eBay ad.
[One (M8) General] sharingspider:
How much u want for it buddy PM Me
[One (M8) General] djlaksh:
I unlocked my sprint m8 and it worked flawlessly.

Only thing is.. How do I get the 3G working?

The mobile data menu data has a 4G option.. No 3G??

I'm using the phone with an international carrier.
[One (M8) General] vivek.saroha:
Verizon CDMA HTC One M8

Hi All,

I have been through many forums and discussions and still not sure if Verizon CDMA locked...can be unlocked by S-OFF and can be used in India on a GSM carrier. I have recently bought this device thinking its a GSM ready but while trying to unlock it on cellunlocker.net it popped me a msg that this device can't be unlocked as its a CDMA device (& boy this was a shocker for me :rolleyes: :crying:).

Can u guys help me out ??

Thanks in advance !!
[One (M8) General] killcreek:
Verizon comes with factory unlocked. Why are u even trying to unlock .. you can use international gsm carrier
[One (M8) General] vivek.saroha:
[MENTION=4266372]killcreek[/MENTION]...r u 100% sure that CDMA verizon can be used with international GSM carriers:fingers-crossed:....i got confused as cellunlocker.net said it is CDMA unlocked....this will be gr8 relief for me if without unlocking I can use it with International GSM carriers.

Thanks alot !! u r a life saver :good::angel:
[One (M8) General] rufh_s:
Yes 100% sure.. :) one m8 is global phone so no issues
[One (M8) General] killcreek:
Yes 2000% sure. It's factory unlocked. You can use any gsm SIM
[One (M8) General] sharingspider:
Data works flawlessly u need not bother about 4G.

Dial *#*#4636#*#* and select GSM Auto PRL restart device data shud be working fine now

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Verizon M8 is Unlocked by default. What r u trying to do. It shud work fine n GSM mode just change the mode from CDMA to GSM
[One (M8) General] galijp:
Just for my Curiosity, What should I give for "Phone Type" in sieempi website for HTC one M8 Harmon / Kardon Special Sprint version?

I will get the device soon, before doing anything I just want to check with u guys.
[One (M8) General] sharingspider:
Do that however it doesn't really matter bud.
[One (M8) General] JEANRIVERA:
it really doesn't matter that part it just to keep track of what devices the service works on it doesn't affect the outcome of the file. [emoji2]
[One (M8) General] galijp:
Thanks frnds.
[One (M8) General] luuhunghit:
thanks ,im looking for.
[One (M8) General] galijp:
Thanks

It worked amazingly. Now my phone is SIM unlocked
[One (M8) General] dj-basher:
Worked perfect for me in the UK. Phone was locked to O2-UK now unlocked. Cant thank you enough. THANK YOU!
[One (M8) General] sharingspider:
Great to know that ;)
[One (M8) General] djlaksh:
I have a regular sprint m8, I've been able to root it but it refuses to s-off and shows the "whelps......" message.

Is there any way I can get to sim unlock it without s-off?

Every time I replace the HTC OMADM file and restart the phone, the file reverts to the original one..

I've tried installing a custom rom and changing the file but same thing..
[One (M8) General] Goldenbabe111:
please help me with Sprint HTC one M8

Please I am stucked on how to sim unlock my Sprint HTC ONE M8 I had it S-off but I dont know whats next for me to do can you guide me through please

Please I am stucked on how to sim unlock my Sprint HTC ONE M8 I had it S-off but I dont know whats next for me to do can you guide me through please

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It refused to S-off cos you upgraded it .... try to restock it back by downgrading it

QUOTE=djlaksh;53458607]I have a regular sprint m8, I've been able to root it but it refuses to s-off and shows the "whelps......" message.

Is there any way I can get to sim unlock it without s-off?

Every time I replace the HTC OMADM file and restart the phone, the file reverts to the original one..

I've tried installing a custom rom and changing the file but same thing..

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Please I am stucked on how to sim unlock my Sprint HTC ONE M8 I had it S-off but I dont know whats next for me to do can you guide me through please

Please I am stucked on how to sim unlock my Sprint HTC ONE M8 I had it S-off but I dont know whats next for me to do can you guide me through please
[One (M8) General] sharingspider:
---------- Post added at 12:57 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:46 PM ----------

Please I am stucked on how to sim unlock my Sprint HTC ONE M8 I had it S-off but I dont know whats next for me to do can you guide me through please

Please I am stucked on how to sim unlock my Sprint HTC ONE M8 I had it S-off but I dont know whats next for me to do can you guide me through please[/QUOTE]

Please quote buddy what all have u done?
[One (M8) General] cgeorgescu:
SIM-UNLOCK from Vodafone UK

Have an M8 locked onto Vodafone UK, went through all the steps:

- unlock bootloader

- root

- s-off

- supercid to 11111111 (eight ones)

Everything went fine. Now, while I'm in fastboot, I see

TAMPERED

UNLOCKED

CID-11111111

But when I put my (only and non-VF) SIM in it, it promptly says Network locked, enter PIN to unlock.

Any idea why? Or what should I do more?

Thx.
[One (M8) General] sharingspider:
Yes - You need a Pin for the Same - PM Me - Il help you on the same as well. Cheers !! - This is a Sprint thread buddy !!
[One (M8) General] rufh_s:
Okay! I have another phone to s-off

Let Me know if these are right steps

First I ll make it toot via towelroot with locked bootloader

Then I ll try with s-off using firewater

So for firewater we just need root or unlocked bootloader as well?

I just want to be able to relock bootloader without being written relocked (if you know what I mean) once I am not able to s-off (hopefully I will) I can get back its state to completely stock to be able to sell it off as without Sim unlock it wouldn't matter to me

Please Let me know

EDIT: too bad towelroot doesn't work on htc..I guess would try temproot if it works on my m8
[One (M8) General] Jyotirdeb:
For firewater you will need root and unlocked bootloader.

If you s-off then you will be able to get ***LOCKED*** status rather than ***RELOCKED*** & you can go to completely 100% stock.Also if you have supercid then you wont need sim unlock since supercid is just like universal cid.I hope you understand ;)
[One (M8) General] rufh_s:
My worry is IF I am not able to S—off?

Is there any way to avoid ***RELOCKED***

Also with temp root(week sauce) method instructions as " This method may allow firewater to work on a fully stock/htcdev locked device."

There's a way out right?
[One (M8) General] Jyotirdeb:
Temproot works for sprint only.I have a indian gsm version converted to international version.If u r unable to get s-off then there is no way that you will get Locked status.s-off will regain your warranty if u unlock your bootloader.
[One (M8) General] sharingspider:
Correcto ;)
[One (M8) General] coolpulkit:
hello

i am from india and planning to bu htc one m8 sprint locked....so did u successfully do that...please let me know detail....thanks
[One (M8) General] sharingspider:
Depends on model buddy. I want to sell one as well. PM me if you are up for 34 INR thanks.
[One (M8) General] doublehp:
http://firewater-soff.com/

says you can build from source: https://github.com/android-rooting-tools/android_run_root_shell

but, i could find a binary version:

http://firewater-soff.com/instructions/

Followed instructions, and had an error:

tmp-mksh: /data/local/tmp/firewater: Text file busy

here is the fix fix:

TMPDIR="/data/local/tmp" /data/local/tmp/firewater
[One (M8) General] electronicrice:
The bit about SuperCID is completely incorrect. If you want to use different carrier SIM cards, and your phone is SIM locked, you must SIM Unlock. SuperCID simply let's you flash other carrier's firmware to your device. It has nothing to do with the SIM lock.

Please make sure you are educated on what you're talking about to avoid giving misinformation.
[One (M8) General] coolpulkit:
for sellers

anybody up for selling htc one m8 unlocked or verizon.....new(accessories sealed)....with sealed box preferred.....PM me
[One (M8) General] rbouza1:
wrong thread , this isnt craigslist
[One (M8) General] sharingspider:
Good One ;)
[One (M8) General] sharingspider:
Guys I have received another HTC One M8 Sprint - S-off Firewater is not working on the same. Any tips to do it. Should I try to downgrade the firmware or the modem.

Please advise. :o
[One (M8) General] sharingspider:
I am on the same CID as yours in your signature but not able to get S-off.

Every time getting -

********** whelp, this sucks, firewater can not work on your device **********

********** no amount of reflashing, retrying, or ruuing will fix... **********

********** DO NOT COME TO IRC ASKING FOR UPDATES OR ETAS!!!!!! **********

********** if we are able to fix this issue, it will be announced **********

********** bye bye.....sorry it didn't work out. **********
[One (M8) General] JFNC1998:
Bad ESN

Does this work with bad ESN phones? :confused:

Once unlocked, phone will work on any gsm network around the world that has a compatible network?

Also (this might be a silly doubt, I just want to be sure) Will this work on the Sprint HTC One M8 Harman/Kardon edition?
[One (M8) General] sharingspider:
This will work with BAD ESN as well however the phone wont work on Sprint or for that matter carriers in the US
[One (M8) General] Jyotirdeb:
HTC has patched firewater in their updates.beacups has made a fix for this.Wait for him to release this update.for more details you can look in the bounty thread.
[One (M8) General] sharingspider:
Can u please share link to the same: Bounty Thread.

TIA
[One (M8) General] rufh_s:
Here you go.. Can s-off whelp devices but they are charging $25 at the moment

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2792487 :)
[One (M8) General] sharingspider:
Thanks a Ton for this Mate :laugh::good::good::good::good::good:

I was trying to search for this method since long - Let me try it & get back to you ;)
[One (M8) General] oRAirwolf:
I got S-Off today thanks to Sunshine ($25 well spent). I followed the instructions in the OP for permanent sim unlock. My CID still says "CID-T-MOB010" afte running the config.dat file. I don't have another SIM to test with. Is this normal or should it say CID-11111111 now?
[One (M8) General] sharingspider:
Which ROM u used if I use badseed stockish says uncompatible. Please advise. TIA.
[One (M8) General] oRAirwolf:
I used Maximus HD then flashed back to Sinless GPE
[One (M8) General] sharingspider:
Ur not on Sprint HTC so can't do much
[One (M8) General] oRAirwolf:
I would suggest logging into the sunshine support irc channel and see if they can help you get it working
[One (M8) General] sharingspider:
I have got this screen - Is it Normal ?:confused:
[One (M8) General] gustavargas:
I just unlocked a ATT M8 without any problems,

Thanks you!!
[One (M8) General] rufh_s:
Yes it's normal.. I believe you want it to get work in India? if yes this method won't work there's another one
[One (M8) General] sharingspider:
It did work though :) - Other One I know as well - Just wanted to try this one out
[One (M8) General] philohtc:
For the External SD Card method is S-OFF necessary? I have a T-Mobile HTC One M8, thanks
[One (M8) General] pks4510:
Sir,

May I know which is the other method you are referring to in this post to work in India
[One (M8) General] sharingspider:
Sure Buddy :good:

Unlock bootloader from htc dev

s-off using firewater s-off tool and root

downlaod root explorer and htconesimunlockhelper from playstore

Download HTCOMADM_SPCS.apk attached in this post

step-1 install root explorer and htc one simunlock helper

step-2 use root explorer and rename HTCOMADM_SPCS.apk and HTCOMADM_SPCS.odex to something else (like HTCOMADM_SPCS2.apk and HTCOMADM_SPCS.2odex) from /system/app Directory now copy the HTCOMADM_SPCS.apk attached in this post make sure you have set the permissiom rw-r-r and reboot.

step-3 open htc on sim unlock helper on your phone it will say htc one device check fail now click the 3 menu dot and click on display sim unlock log then hit the back button it should say Device Verified, now hit start and scroll down to simlock it will freeze for few seconds and then press back button it should be successful reboot now and pop in your gsm sim

step-4 if your phone doesnt automatically show gsm signal go to setting-mobile data-network mode to gsm only or dial *#*#4636#*#* and select phone information and from thr drop down menu gsm auto prl.set you apn settings and you are good to go.

step-5 delete the modified HTCOMADM_SPCS.apk and rename the original HTCOMADM_SPCS.apk and HTCOMADM_SPCS.odex to original state which we renamed in previous steps to avoid vdm client stopped error.

credit for modified HTCOMADM_SPCS.APK chas123 also used in HTC ONE unlock

Hit Thanks if it Was Helpful !! :cowboy:
[One (M8) General] hoang555:
I want to ask that if the method will permanently unlock the phone even it's s-on and cid originally restored ???
[One (M8) General] sharingspider:
You need to S-off Mate for that to work :cyclops:
[One (M8) General] oRAirwolf:
I think I am having trouble. I followed the steps in the first post where I went to the site, put in my phone type as HTC ONE M8 and my IMEI, put the file on the root of my SD card, launched the simunlock via hboot, it sees the file, lets press yes, reboots the phone, but it still shows the same Tmobile CID and not the CID-111111. I have S-Off. I am not sure what I am doing wrong. Any suggestions?
[One (M8) General] sharingspider:
Have you changed your CID to 11111111 before doing this process ?
[One (M8) General] oRAirwolf:
I have not. I guess I missed that part in the instructions.

So I need to do this part before applying the file in hboot?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2317536
[One (M8) General] sharingspider:
That's Right - Do this step & then follow the steps in this thread - Let me know how you go - If u need any help still feel free to post it again:good:
[One (M8) General] oRAirwolf:
Looks like that was the problem. I really appreciate the help!
[One (M8) General] sharingspider:
No Problem hope it works out fine for u now :good:
[One (M8) General] newguy9090:
Sprint HTC one

can anyone help me unlock sprint htc m8? running 4.4.2. i have tried everything but no luck. trying to use tmobile. phone is rooted, i edited the .apk files mentioned in the second thread for Spring HTC m8 but still no luck. also, i can add/edit any Access Points. Phone is taking the tmobile sim card but no signal coming in. tried changing settings to gsm also no luck. please help me
[One (M8) General] rufh_s:
Have you changed super cid to 11111111? Also hv you updated baseband? What's your current baseband?
[One (M8) General] newguy9090:
Sprint HTC one

Yes sir the cid reads 11111111. the baseband reads 1.08.20.0610. how do i update the baseband if that what i need to do?

when i put a tmobile sim in the phone, the phone does see the sim and lets me search "Network Operators" and I see tmobile and att listed but when i try to register it says cannot register. even when the sim is in and phone sees it, it still has that sim card icon with explanation mark (!).
[One (M8) General] sharingspider:
How did u Sim Unlock the phone?
[One (M8) General] newguy9090:
Sprint htc m8

I unlocked the boot loader. Installed the open recovery image 2.7 and installed supersu. Then i also edited the htcobadm.apk and .odx file and replaced it with the new htcobadm that was listed in here in step 8. But still no luck.
[One (M8) General] sharingspider:
Install Sprint SIM Unolocker

Open

Press 3 dots

Click Display Log

Press back

Click Start

Select sim lock

Reboot
[One (M8) General] newguy9090:
Sprint htc

I have already did that as well. No luck
[One (M8) General] sharingspider:
Kool

Can u flash ruu back as u r soff already n try it if this doesn't work we need to go to a paid method
[One (M8) General] pks4510:
Sim Unlock

Can somebody confirm that Rogers M8(s-off) be simunlocked by flashing config.dat file from siempi safely?

Thanks
[One (M8) General] rbreban:
not working on sprint m8, shows no simcard