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[Sprint HTC One (M8)] sodium11:
I saw a lot of unanswered questions about US domestic GSM unlock on here (for AT&T , T-mobile etc) with no responses so I wanted to share my experience. I am 100% certain now that Sprint has blocked something in the radio to prevent AT&T , T-mobile and their mvno sim cards.

Here's what I did on my M8 Sprint with stock 4.4.3

1. S-offed and rooted with sunshine - $25

2. Installed TWRP

3. Did the HTC OMA DM swap in TWRP (from OP's steps) and then used the HTC unlock helper app to sim unlock

4. Swapped back HTC OMA DM in TWRP

5. Downgraded radio to original (oldest) stock ROM release (optional, but tried it anyway because this helped with the M7 unlock on 4.4.2 for Domestic SIM unlock).

6. Tried Super CID 111111111 (optional, no harm in trying so gave tihs a shot but it didn't help either)

Now, if I install any AT&T, T-mobile or their MVNO sim card, the phone will show a missing SIM sign (even though the sim is inside). It won't say invalid SIM etc, just shows me a missing SIM icon in the notifications bar. When I go to settings > mobile data and select GSM/UMTS only (or via the *#*#4636#*#* menu), the option to search networks is grayed out (not click-able).

Now here's where it gets interesting:

If I put in a Verizon 4g LTE sim card (used or new) or any other non AT&T/T-mobile sim, the missing SIM icon disappears even with the GSM/UMTS option selected. Further, the search networks option is no longer grayed out and I am able to search for networks and it even shows me AT&T and T-mobile. Obviously, when I click on AT&T or T-mobile, it says SIM won't allow registration (which is expected since it's a Verizon sim that I am trying to use to connect to T-mobile).

I tried several different stock RADIOS but the same issue is there. I think Sprint looks at the SIM ICCID and if it's in the AT&T or T-mobile range, it blocks it outright. Oddly the Verizon ICCID ranges have not been blocked, nor have they blocked and global GSM SIMs.

Can anyone help with this - anyone that has experience with M7 or Moto X or other Sprint phones. Thank you

Has anyone tried flashing non-Sprint Radio's and had any success? I wonder if a GSM or Canadian or Australian CDMA radio would fix this. Worth a shot if anyone has a radio file from a Canadian CDMA / LTE network with the same bands as Sprint.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] 12manytimes:
Thanks sodium11 I thought I was intentionally being ignored lol..I've tried pretty much all of the steps you've mentioned with no luck as well, can't flash a non sprint modem without bricking the device..maybe we need a modded one..but I think we need to first find out what's blocking T-Mobile and AT&T Sim cards because this seems like it is specific
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] sodium11:
Thanks. Someone in the radio thread mentioned they were able to flash a t-mobile radio with success after doing changing to Super CID. I don't think you can brick it if you are s-off'ed. Will give it a shot and post results. thanks
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] 12manytimes:
Oh that's cool, I'm s-off so I'm with u on that..
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] galexandr:
I decided to cop-out and go the easy route... called sprint, they asked some security questions (3 of them) and unlocked my device.

Only sucky thing is i can not unlock another phone within 12 months...

Thanks

AG
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] elmy2424:
Can i try this in my sprint desire 816?? will i have risk of brick?...looks like the procedure is the same on sprint htc devices....like M7 , M8 and One max.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] ycats:
I have a Sprint M8, rooted, s-off, the works. I've done the SIM unlock but wondering why I can't connect either to AT&T or T-Mobile when I select GSM/UMTS Only in Preferred Network Mode? Or maybe that only works if I have an AT&T/T-Mobile SIM card? Just trying to figure out how unlocking the SIM card would benefit me, or not.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] dincdoes.me:
You need a SIM card by the carrier you want to use. cant just unlock the phone and tell it to use those carriers with out a SIM card .
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] 12manytimes:
I've flashed a bunch of different radios and couldn't get it to work for T-Mobile ...
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] ycats:
Do you have a T-Mobile SIM card?
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] tonisr:
Hello guys I bought an unlocked (Sprint) M8 in ebay. Seller said he had successfuly unlocked it.

When I put an european sim card in it it says "Invalid Sim"

Any idea how to fix it? its bootloader is **UNLOCKED** S-OFF
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] dincdoes.me:
Personally I would either try to unlock the SIM again myself since he was probably saying the bootloader is unlocked or ask a friend for their SIM and put it into the phone make sure your using a Rom that you can use different apns for different carriers.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Reuters:
Tried and failed

I have tried every single radio without success.

I can get the phone to work in Europe with the original radio but no data at all (2G/3G dont work)

My phone is Super CID, S-off, TWRP and unlocked in every possible way ;)
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] mylord2014:
steps to unlock

Guys, this is my first android phone. Cannot buy the expensive iphones anymore. I bought a sprint m8 today. Need to unlock it for international use. Can someone explain me the steps in English? I am really really new to all this.

1. Unlock bootloader from htc dev - what does this mean and how do i do it?

2. Download and install root explorer- where do i get the root explorer from? is it a windows tool?3. Open root explorer and hit button Mount r/w for permission read.write

Backup original HTCOMADM_SPCS.apk and HTCOMADM_SPCS.odex by changing the file name ( anything that is easy to remember ) From /system/app directory

After rename the original file, copy modded file HTCOMADM_SPCS.apk to /system/app directory and make sure you have set the permission rw-r-r and reboot device

I have no idea what the above step means? where do i find the files and what do i do? May be I am dumb. Can someone help me with the detailed steps? Like how to do what.

Will be very helpful.

Thanks!
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] tonisr:
My htc is running on INSERTCOIN rom... Does it allow the unlock? I have inserted different sim cards but it is always saying "Invalid Card" ... What should I do? How to unlock it myself? Should I relock it? or start the unlock process again without doing anything to it?
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] omariscal1019:
I get data on the newest firmware but cant get a signal it says emergency calls only... I tried different radios also but no go could use some help
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] mirosaw2:
awesome tutorial bro ..

but i'm facing a problem getting S-OFF for my device ..

this is what i get when doing firewater method ..

********** 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. **********

and here is my device info ..

(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.18.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.08.20.0612_4
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main:
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno: FA43NSFXXXXX
(bootloader) imei: 99000499XXXXXXX
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 99000499XXXXXXX
(bootloader) product: m8_whl
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B70000
(bootloader) cidnum: SPCS_001
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: d4c3cae5
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0

pls help .. i wanna unlock my device and don't know what to do ..

thx in advance.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Captain_Throwback:
Use SunShine for S-OFF.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] mane170292:
I have a One m8 harman kardon too. I'm from Guadalajara, do you found the way to unlock it?:confused:
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] bbvirtuoso:
sim unlock method i used. I flashed the zip with TWRP, I had to install the terminal manually with playstore. I also had to downgrade from 4.4.3 to a 4.4.2 custom rom. I used bad boyz 1.1 version on htc m8 harmon kardon. Hope this helps.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=52145162&postcount=2
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Lexa_STI:
I NETWORK PROBLEM SLOVE BY FLASH LATEST OTA

Sprint_HTC_One_M8_Harman_2.16.654.4_RUU.zip

LEXA_STI@MAIL.RU
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] hopatz:
Hi,

Will this m8 unlock method also works with sprint htc e8?
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] cyrusamini:
Please help -HTC One M8 Sim Unlock

Thank you very much for your post.

I have a Sprint HTC One M8 which I am trying to unlock so I can use in England with GSM carrier.

So far I have done Step 1.

With regards to step 2:

When i download simunlockhelper from the playstore it says that it is not compatible with my phone.

I have installed HTCOMADM_SPCS.apk and put it into my platform folder, but how to I make sure it moves onto the phone?

Also with regards to step 3, can you please explain it in more detail. I searched for mount, but could not find it on my root file explorer app that i downloaded.

Also when looking for system/ app directory I could not find any link for the 'directory' part.

Then i am not completely sure how to set permission at rw-r-r

Please can you help, I would be very grateful.

Thanks
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] abieofficial:
Success!

Work fine thanks gan... :ngakak:
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] gLam16:
Playstore

I cannot find this program in playstore.

Can someone tell me where can i get this apk ?
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] 09eric09:
So what exactly does this allow me to do? Flash roms/ruu's from any carriers?
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] domt91:
You mean the OTA network update?

You have a link for this RUU ?
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] RogerMnc:
worked good with SunShine SOFF. thanks
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] totoakarocky:
I m unlocked successfully but not getting internet services ,??

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Get root explorer to complete process 3
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] ReDeYeS$$$:
Please i am a big time new bie. I just got this fresh box sprint htc one m8 herman kardon edition. Please i will like to use another courier sim on it. Can i get a direction of how to unlock it. I am willing to pay. thank you
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] ralf230308:
Hello

Are this metode works for HBOOT 3.18.0.000, android 4.4.3 ..??
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] DruoGaby:
can we get this sprint version to work on att?
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] ralf230308:
HTC One sim unlock

Does anyone have HTC One Sim Unlock helper.apk ??

i can't find it on playstore

please i need HTC One Sim Unlock helper.apk
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] ralf230308:
Finaly successfully unlocked:cowboy:
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] mylord2014:
apk ??

where did you get the apk from???? its not there in the play store!
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] totoakarocky:
You can have it from aptoidestore, or wait till midnight will share u dropbox link once uploaded
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] dantheman1024:
So I rooted my galaxy s4 AT&T and I rooted it while on mf3. Can I upgrade in kies or ota without breaking my phone? I don't care whether I keep my root or not.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] jmjoyas:
Download the NB1 stock tar from http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2616221 and flash using Odin.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] dantheman1024:
Ok, thank you!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mmortal03:
I created a backup of my LG Motion 4G using Holo Backup on Windows 7. I would now like to view/extract the contents.

Following step 1 from this guide: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2011811

I am using Android Backup Extractor in Windows 7 64-bit from here: http://sourceforge.net/projects/adbextractor/files/?source=navbar

When I run the following command (using either Java 32-bit or 64-bit, after replacing the two files related to encryption as per the README states):

java -jar abe.jar unpack backup.ab backup.tar MyPassword

It begins extracting, then I get:

Exception in thread "main" java.lang.reflect.InvocationTargetException
at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke0(Native Method)
at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(Unknown Source)
at sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(Unknown Source)
at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Unknown Source)
at org.eclipse.jdt.internal.jarinjarloader.JarRsrcLoader.main(JarRsrcLoa
der.java:58)
Caused by: java.lang.RuntimeException: java.util.zip.ZipException: invalid store
d block lengths
at org.nick.abe.AndroidBackup.extractAsTar(AndroidBackup.java:320)
at org.nick.abe.Main.main(Main.java:58)
... 5 more
Caused by: java.util.zip.ZipException: invalid stored block lengths
at java.util.zip.InflaterInputStream.read(Unknown Source)
at java.io.FilterInputStream.read(Unknown Source)
at org.nick.abe.AndroidBackup.extractAsTar(AndroidBackup.java:299)
... 6 more
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] heavenlyevil:
I'm having the exact same problem, except I'm using Windows 8.1. I'm also using 64-bit Java and replaced the encryption files according to the instructions.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mmortal03:
I'm trying this again. I'm using Java 8 64-bit with the corresponding Java Cryptography Extension (JCE) Unlimited Strength Jurisdiction Policy Files for JDK/JRE 8

from here: www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html

It starts to create the .tar file, gets about a 1GB in, then throws the following error:

Strong AES encryption enabled
Magic: ANDROID BACKUP
Version: 1
Compressed: 1
Algorithm: AES-256
IV: 0ECF671B3AE6432810E61BF5C43591D0
MK: 64BEFD995F94A4856FB5D90AED1A6B2AD144D51F3E07A880DFD8A7D3A6DB762A
MK checksum: DC98AE58FFC7855C083C7218E463C1FFF88F8C8795DBD928357B2BE05CB7F31B
key bytes: 64BEFD995F94A4856FB5D90AED1A6B2AD144D51F3E07A880DFD8A7D3A6DB762A
salt bytes: FBD35CDB1180D3A30FBD21037FF0335F8A36F601EE7C9DF378A92354DB664BB62322
F65A3054850ACB3C84A981F2ACD52202115DED983C388A648134882038A5
MK as string: [d???_???o??
?→k*?D?▼>????????v*]
Key format: RAW
Calculated MK checksum: DC98AE58FFC7855C083C7218E463C1FFF88F8C8795DBD928357B2BE0
5CB7F31B
Exception in thread "main" java.lang.reflect.InvocationTargetException
at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke0(Native Method)
at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(Unknown Source)
at sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(Unknown Source)
at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Unknown Source)
at org.eclipse.jdt.internal.jarinjarloader.JarRsrcLoader.main(JarRsrcLoa
der.java:58)
Caused by: java.lang.RuntimeException: java.io.IOException: javax.crypto.BadPadd
ingException: Given final block not properly padded
at org.nick.abe.AndroidBackup.extractAsTar(AndroidBackup.java:320)
at org.nick.abe.Main.main(Main.java:58)
... 5 more
Caused by: java.io.IOException: javax.crypto.BadPaddingException: Given final bl
ock not properly padded
at javax.crypto.CipherInputStream.close(CipherInputStream.java:321)
at java.util.zip.InflaterInputStream.close(Unknown Source)
at org.nick.abe.AndroidBackup.extractAsTar(AndroidBackup.java:311)
... 6 more
Caused by: javax.crypto.BadPaddingException: Given final block not properly padd
ed
at com.sun.crypto.provider.CipherCore.doFinal(CipherCore.java:966)
at com.sun.crypto.provider.CipherCore.doFinal(CipherCore.java:824)
at com.sun.crypto.provider.AESCipher.engineDoFinal(AESCipher.java:436)
at javax.crypto.Cipher.doFinal(Cipher.java:2048)
at javax.crypto.CipherInputStream.close(CipherInputStream.java:314)
... 8 more

I see that someone else has run into the same issue in the past over on github, but there wasn't a good solution, other than restoring to another device (which I don't have): http://github.com/nelenkov/android-backup-extractor/issues/10
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mmortal03:
The issue might be the following, regarding how the backup is created (a bug in ICS): http://github.com/nelenkov/android-backup-extractor/issues/1#issuecomment-6957651

I'm going to have to do some more tests to verify.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mmortal03:
Yep, that seems to be it. Any backup which used the -shared argument with adb backup won't extract properly. There may be a procedure using a perl script (tarfix.pl) that may help.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mmortal03:
Nevermind, I see that this issue was also described in the other thread: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=28333515&postcount=3
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] astrickmaker:
All of a sudden, my incoming texts are not saving to my inbox. It all started after 10am today. I have my incoming texts before 10 but after that- it looks like i am just having a conversation with myself.

The pop up text appears but when I "X" out of it, the text is gone. I am using hand cent texting app but they're also not being saved to my factory text app.

Also, it's not set to delete messages after 200.

Help! Luckily I have the pop up setting enabled or I would not get my text. I've looked through the settings and can't find anything.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] astrickmaker:
I fixed it.. it was my handcent app
[General Questions and Answers] Glitched Soul:
My phone model is SGH-T599N please help me resolve this problem I cannot install roms when I install the clock work or the philz recovery menu it won't restart to my main part of my phone it will stay stuck on The recovery menu
[LG G Pro 2] edsol:
I have the titan D838 model and I'm just happy with the build quality of LG g pro 2. First you will not find any gap between the screen and bezel for dust to accumulate like I would discover to my dismay in samsung phones even in Note 3 and no wobbly home button also to contend with. The back cover is a bit slippery compared to the faux leather of Note 3 but it is definitely fingerprint FREE. The phone is as light as the Note 3 and the curve at the back is really nice to hold. The back buttons take some time to get used to but eventually you will like it and it makes the phone really clean and free at the side bezels. The only thing I'm observing right now is the battery life. Very happy with this phone and I think this phone is highly underrated.
[LG G Pro 2] kelvintisw:
Second your finding! :good:

I have been holding it into the 18th day! ;)

Gosh! This Pro 2 is such a well designed and well build and high quality piece of mobile phone! :):good:
[LG G Pro 2] mcteague:
Yes this is a great indeed, just wish there was an easy root option
[LG G Pro 2] stupc:
I see there's a *VERY* technical method for D838 root available on these forums now - hopefully this means there'll be something for us non-techies pretty soon!.

Get root on the Pro G2 and it'll be perfect. :)
[LG G Pro 2] buenarc:
The device was able to deliver what has been promised and loved using every minute.
[LG G Pro 2] samuelchua:
Just changed to this beast from Note 3 > Nexus 5....this is awesome!! Every functions works...LG is good.
[LG G Pro 2] buenarc:
Awesome indeed. Definitely a great buy!
[LG G Pro 2] letschky:
have the D838 Mulitlanguage?(German)
[LG G Pro 2] kelvintisw:
Yeah! :D

You have known it by now! It does! :good:
[LG G Pro 2] Billy Madison:
The pro of such design decision is that dust does not absorb into bezel gap but the con is that if phone dropped bezel will easily transmit impact to glass eventually leading to crack of expensive glass and display module

IDK how I would design bezel so glass will stay intacked when being dropped
[LG G Pro 2] letschky:
Today, my D838 has come, madness, super fast and very good processing, I'm very satisfied!
[LG G Pro 2] kelvintisw:
Nice to hear that you love the D838! :)

You can also order this thin

TPU case from the German eBay

site for your phone. Just don't order the transparent one as it turns yellowish very quickly.

I have ordered 1 Transparent Purple and 1 Transparent Turquoise cases from them and the quality of the case is very good! :good:

It protects all sides and corners of the phone and yet it doesn't add much bulk to your sleek Pro 2! :good:

I'm using the Transparent Turquoise case now and waiting for the Transparent Purple to arrive.

Cheers! :)
[LG G Pro 2] letschky:
Looks very cool,Thanks!

Although I have a question heard here is not pure, but why can not the bookmarks synchronizing with Google since Kitkat?
[LG G Pro 2] scpion:
U should really try to switch over to Chrome. This device can handle chrome flawlessly. If it's because of the bookmarks widget thumbnails not showin, it's just a simple thing to do. I used to hate chrome because of that so I stop using it.
[LG G Pro 2] raindayblue:
hope for more roms:D

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I have a Singapore D838
[T-Mobile HTC One (M8)] PixelInc:
Does anybody know if theres a way to return T-Mobile HTC One (m8) to stock, it's unlocked, rooted, and custom recovery? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
[T-Mobile HTC One (M8)] jcarlos_7:
This was a tricky one for me, but I hope it helps you, I did it exactly as the page said, thank the OP.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2714456
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] lilzad:
hi,

i was wondering if it is possible for anyone to port the miui rom for samsung galaxy tab pro 8.4 the link for the nexus 7 miui rom is below.

http://en.miui.com/thread-16879-1-1.html

thank you
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] moosic:
It appears that HTC has turned on OpenSSL heartbeats in 4.1.1 and 4.2.2. Can anyone else confirm? I ran the Heartbleed scanner from bluebox.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] moosic:
Bump
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] moosic:
http://arstechnica.com/security/201...tes-millions-of-android-phones-other-devices/
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Heisenberg:
That article only mentions Android 4.1.1 (and possibly 4.2) being vulnerable. Anyone in their right mind has moved on from those old versions now, unless you're stuck on Sense of course.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] moosic:
Those are the stock roms. AT&T needs to patch this. They have million of users, running on these old roms.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] unitedatom:
Hopefully they do an over the air update for those users sooner than later.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Heisenberg:
I'd bet on later, knowing how at&t does things.

Sent from my Evita
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] tee00max:
Sup guys,

I don't actually own the phone so I'm posting this for my girl. She is having an issue with when she turns the Vibrate option off in the Gmail settings, her phone still vibrates when an email is received. Anyone else having this same issue??
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] karmuh:
Just tested mine and nah, it behaves normally -- vibrates when enabled, doesn't when disabled. You sure she's in the Gmail settings and not Samsung's email settings? If so, not sure what could be causing that issue.
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] tmoore:
Is this site down perm? Anyone have it mirrored?
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] 3waygeek:
It's up -- I just visited it.
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] lukasmckain:
SX66 Stadardization Project

It's still up I check every other week to see if there has been any changes.
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] tmoore:
At this URL?

http://home.comcast.net/~sx66-blueangel/ I get a page not found?
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] lukasmckain:
Yep, thats the URL (you might want to check to make sure your host file doesn't remap the IP for "home.comcast.net")
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] MrPapito429:
Does tmobile check the knox count, because I want to root but im not sure and if so can someone supply a link to root 4.4.2 please