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[Sprint HTC One (M8)] vfox126:
Unable to install OTA or any firmware zips. They all fail. Also tried to install your TWRP recovery 2.7.1.0. Said cid does not match. I am s-off and unlocked. I am also running ART. Also noticed that when the phone is powered off the phone will blink between TWRP 2.7.0.2 and battery display. Any ideas? Help!
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] mrlakadaddy:
Flash capns Twrp 2.7.0 .7 at the mikmik forum

Sent from my bootleg non HK..umm..HK

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Software version don't change unless you flash a Rom based on that ota. Omj is doing that as we speak.

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[Sprint HTC One (M8)] mprunty:
First off, thanks O.M.J. for all your hard work.

I'm trying to flash my Sprint One M8 to the Harman edition but want to make sure of the steps before doing so.

Do I start with the RUU before flashing the firmware update 1.54.654.13? Or can I go straight for the latest firmware to in order to make the switch?

Getting a late start with rooting my M8 so I want to make sure I don't brick my phone.

Thanks in advance.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] benny3:
Yes use the RUU first, Then you can take the OTA's while you are stock. Once you are all up to date then you can flash a recovery and then the rom of your choice.

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Are you s-off? and what CID are you on.

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Flashing firmware will change your baseband version. flashing roms will change your software version.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] vfox126:
Yes I'm s-off. CID-SPCS_004. HK edition. Any ideas I'm stumped.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] mrlakadaddy:
If you aren't supercid then you have to make sure the zip you're trying to flash has your cid in android infotxt, which is located in the zip, it must match your cid

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[Sprint HTC One (M8)] vfox126:
Even though I have HK edition I still need supercid?
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] mrlakadaddy:
No, just make sure that the android txt matches your cid

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[Sprint HTC One (M8)] monyozt:
Flashing ota did not change my software version.. So many times i try.. My recovery back to stock, but my software version still old one
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] vfox126:
Got it thanks. Now for the OTA do I flash in Bootloader or install through TWRP. Appreciate all your help.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] mrlakadaddy:
Don't worry about flashing the ota, you can get that when the Rom is rebased, just worry about the firmware and radio's.

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Flashing ota? Your software version will change once you get a new Rom based on the new ota. Until then, don't worry about it.

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[Sprint HTC One (M8)] munsterrr:
HK

SUPERCID

s-off

relocked bootloader

1.54.654.13 stock rooted from here

I noticed there are three .15 ZIPs

Sprint_HTC_One_M8_Harman_1.54.654.15_OTA

1.54.654.15 Full Firmware from RUU (fastboot flashable)

1.54.654.15 Modified Firmware....removed boot, hboot & recovery (fastboot flashable)

Im assuming the last one is best for me but flashing(any of the above 3) via captains TWRP fails, fastboot(both ways) seem to "finish" then the phone reboots but still shows .13 instead of .15.

Also noticed a few of you faithful users are saying a rebased rom is coming soon. Im assuming that's a full .15 rom where no OTAs or anything would need to be done(correct me if im wrong). And of course the question we all hate to hear....When can we expect this? I only ask due to the fact that I have to travel Saturday morning and was hoping to have my phone swapped by then. I'm afraid to take it to the store and have them attempt to update it and fine all of my shennanigans and tell me to "f" off.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] mrlakadaddy:
If you're hk, just use the Ruu, and take the otas

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[Sprint HTC One (M8)] benny3:
The firmware needs to be flash with fastboot not recovery. The instructions are in the OP also
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] munsterrr:
I did. I wrote that that was a step I took.

Will try the RUU
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] vfox126:
Watch the video. I was having trouble too. You flash it through adb
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] mrlakadaddy:
He wants it stock for return.

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[Sprint HTC One (M8)] munsterrr:
Turned out to be a bad download. Redownloaded and all was well. Now to mask everything and go back to stock recovery.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] mrlakadaddy:
Excellent??

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[Sprint HTC One (M8)] mprunty:
i have a quick question. Can the OTA posted in the original post (highlighted below) be installed on a non-official Harman M8. I'm rocking the last software release for the regular M8 which converts it to the Harman version, but wanted to know about flashing the latest update released.

Sprint_HTC_One_M8_Harman_1.54.654.15_OTA
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] OMJ:
no, an official OTA will only flash on the device it's created for & u must have stock recovery
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] apitnauli:
After s-off released by beaups and jcase. Those RUU files and instructions on OP is works like a charm for me. Thanks
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] mrlakadaddy:
People pay to s-off?
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] benny3:
Yes there is a new exploit for the M8's that weren't able to s-off but its a $25 fee per phone. Its called Sunshine.

http://theroot.ninja/

http://rootzwiki.com/news/can-unlock-rooted-htc-one-m8-bootloader-get-s-25-sunshine/
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] mrlakadaddy:
25$ per device? I guess the firewater devs should charge or Rom developers, themers...it sets a bad precedent.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] benny3:
They are the devs of firewater. They work their ass off and brick many devices for the good of the community and at $25 is not bad at all. If more people would of donated from the start maybe they wouldn't need to charge.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] mrlakadaddy:
Okay, but this is a first

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Next phones exploits from this point on will be monetized. M9 and so forth.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] DNarsingh:
I'm confused, doesn't firewater work on the M8? It did for me.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] mrlakadaddy:
Are you opening up cmd window from directory where fastboot is located?
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] tommy24:
Yeah
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] mrlakadaddy:
Then it seem the id isn't matching, I looked in the zip and if you check android.txt it shows Id as spc_004 our id I believe is spc_001
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] tommy24:
I just saw the cid script in the op, well now I feel stupid. It's working now.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] mrlakadaddy:
I'm trying to make it hboot flashable, but my computer died
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] tommy24:
That sucks, but thanks for trying to help out man.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] mrlakadaddy:
No problem
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] benny3:
Rename the firmware zip to. I believe it's "0P6BIMG"
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] mrlakadaddy:
I did, id don't match
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] benny3:
And you changed your CID ? You could also swap out the android-info.txt
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Sloth:
Might wanna add to the firmware section we need to have SuperCID as well.

I changed my CID and it flashed fine.

BTW I did the fastboot method.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] mrlakadaddy:
I can't, comp is down, so I know I'm sol until I get access to a computer, thanks though Ben.

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I swapped out the info.txt and was able to create a hboot compatible flashable on my phone, it flashed successfully, thanks for the idea Benny3

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Boot loader flashable https://www.dropbox.com/s/0tgdob8ykoccu4m/0P6BIMG.zip

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S-off only.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] mcwups1:
Sorry, one last question.

If I flash this firmware zip, will I be able to go back to another Rom with a previous firmware?
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] mrlakadaddy:
I don't see why not, especially if you're s-off. I flashed between this and insertcoin with no issues.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] mcwups1:
Copy, and yes, I'm s-off. Thank you for your help.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Rydah:
I also am on this firmware and 1.65.651.8
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] josh030181:
This is the firmware without hboot and recovery? Do I need to do the super cid thing to flash this thru the bootloader?
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Rydah:
Yes, no bootloader or recovery.

No, it's modified to work with SPCS_001 (Stock Sprint CID)
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] henderjr:
I'm using Viper. After running that firmware my Wifi quit. Couldn't turn it on. I didn't wipe cache or anything. Probably should've tried that though. I put old firmware back on from MikMik and restored my backup from before flashing the new firmware and all was well. Probably just something with my setup since nobody else is having an issue with new firmware and old rom but thought I'd mention. Anything noteworthy in the new firmware that would give me a reason to retry?
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Rydah:
Odd, must be Viper's/Your setup. The firmware does include boot, so that's prob. it. On stock Sprint rom it worked fine though.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] mrlakadaddy:
You know what, you guys are right, 25$ is a pittance, and they did work hard for it, well deserved...sometimes I get on some crusader ish, but forget to see the big picture, happy for my fellow xda'ers who finally got s-off.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] benny3:
No its not the first. There was a expolit i think for the M7 where you had to send your device in and they would send it back s-off.

http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/htc-one-m7-jtag-s-off-modification-service/

I also donated to them but not everyone does
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Sloth:
Thread cleaned of Z**** chatter :)
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Glewis21:
Which one works best 10 or 15 or 13
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] tootseroel:
If I want to switch back from h/k firmware on a non h/k phone to regular stock firmware. how do I do that?
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Biofall:
Hey benny. I've been doing this awhile, but I've been on a long hiatus. I had my old M8 rooted and s-off and dev unlocked and running a cute lil OMJ ROM, but I broke the ff camera and am currently working with a new unit. It's outta the box stock, and I'd love to get back to magical goodness. I've seen fragmented suggestions and lists everywhere, but to be honest all of the steps have begun to escape me in terms of order, etc. I know I've got to dev unlock, try to get s-off, update firmware, root, blah blah but I'm super confused about flashing the RUU vs the firmwares, and in what order/when do I root...

Anyway, if you or anyone else can even throw out a simple bulleted list of what order to do anything, I can search for the exact files or whatever myself.

Thanks anyone and everyone who can set this poor once-proud flashaholic straight.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] benny3:
You have it i order already, you will need soff for the firmware or RUU tho.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] OMJ:
each OTA firmware is partial, not complete...I always recommend flashing each one until u reach the latest, but stick to one set of firmwares, HK or non-HK

so for non-HK- .8 & .10

for HK- .9, .13, 15

I only have the .10 OTA firmware in the OP, which is only partial.... I've read Captain has the original firmware, but I haven't seen it
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Captain_Throwback:
http://themikmik.com/showthread.php...HL-Firmware-Collection-LATEST-1-54-651-10-OTA
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] just a bird xo:
I apologize if I'm asking a question that has previously been answered. Will flashing the1.54.654.15 Modified Firmware zip wipe my internal storage? I am s off, super cid.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] scott_0:
no sir, it will not, I have flashed a few different firmware over the last week, data is not touched, but you should be safe and always have a back up

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[Sprint HTC One (M8)] just a bird xo:
Would I be able to flash the full firmware zip without it wiping my storage?
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] scott_0:
that's beyond my knowledge sir, I can't answer that

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[Sprint HTC One (M8)] srit:
sprint m8 not booting up

i have a sprint m8.hk ruu installed.i had checked fastboot under power options.after few minutes it went to switch off mode and not responding since then.no led notification even on charging.power button and volume button tricks not working.black screen.plz help..
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] litlepyro:
Is there going to be a flashable .15 firmware made for non harman phones or should we use super cid?
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Captain_Throwback:
Just use the 1.54.651.10. It is exactly the same as 1.54.654.15.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] litlepyro:
Thanks Cap!
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] OMJ:
firmware does not wipe storage...

sounds like u need to RUU again
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Robbie_G:
When I originally switched from non-HK to the HK firmware (after super CID), I went directly to .13, and have since flashed .15. Should I reflash all 3 to make sure I'm not missing anything? Any danger in going backwards in firmware?
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] benny3:
No you should be good to go.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] OMJ:
if u have any audio issues, go back & flash .9, then .13 & .15

.9 has alot more firmware...
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Duce HD2:
I flashed the .9 .13 .15 modified versions as stated. Is there a way in settings to check whether they took? Tia
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] OMJ:
not really, only thing u can check is the radio version, .9 & .13 is 1.05.20.0321_2, .15 is 1.08.20.0610
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Duce HD2:
Perfect, thanks. It does say 1.08.20.0610. [emoji106]
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Kisakuku:
Radio and PRI.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] kenny8504:
I'm on .13 can I flash .10 or did I need to stick with all the modified non hk stuff?
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] OMJ:
yes, .10 & .15 are the same firmware/radio
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Abrego39:
I'm one of those lucky SOBs that can not get S-Off to work on my phone, is there anything I can do to RUU back to stock and take the update and than root again? or maybe a way to flash the zips in fastboot? No matter what I do, I always get a failed update. I'm thinking it is because I am not S-Off. Or is there way to get S-Off that isn't firewater? I've gone to their main page and downloaded the firewater file straight, so not sure if that is an outdated one or not. Any help would be great. Thanks
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] 63sammo1:
"Sunshine" S-OFF works well, for those of us whelped on firewater.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] OMJ:
the RUU should work for S-ON users that have the HK version, as 63sammo1 said, use Sunshine to get S-OFF http://theroot.ninja
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Abrego39:
I don't have the HK version, I have the plain old one. I'm starting to think the antivirus programs are what are causing the issues. Also when running sunshine, i get this weird error box.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] OMJ:
you need to be as close to stock as possible....try restoring a stock backup, boot into TWRP & let it add root/supersu, then try sunshine....if u have not stock backup, flash a stock rooted ROM
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Abrego39:
I am on the barebones rom, and thats what it gave me.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] kenny8504:
Hey is there a reason why after I did the ruu and cid to 1111111 I can no longer flash viper Rom it after the flash it boots back to hboot
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] mrlakadaddy:
That's a recovery issue.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] 63sammo1:
I had the same issue, was on TWRP 2.7.1.0 Had to go back to 2.7.0.8
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] kenny8504:
Thanks gonna switch and try now
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] kaw900r:
Errors

Tried going back to the original stock rooted HK rom and still keep getting errors.

1st run failed 24 sparsing android info

2nd run failed remote: 32 header error - write sparse skip chunk: don't care sixe 33556254 is not a multiple of the block size 4096

Anyone have any clues what I should do to get the ruu loaded?
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] flewpastu:
trying to gain S off neither firewater or sunshine will work ( whelp this sucks msg ) i didnt unlock and root till after latest update and want to roll back and attempt S off can i use the SDcard method or whch would be better or am i wasting my time ... currently running Badboyz on HK one

SunShine msg says i need a more stock sense rom at the prelim sys check

any help would be great
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] 63sammo1:
O.M.J post #411 this page.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] OMJ:
what about it?
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] flewpastu:
im such a dope sometimes

but which RUU do you think would be best
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] OMJ:
there is only one RUU to choose from
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] flewpastu:
ok thank you ... do you think the sdcard flash will work or which method would be best

im really sorry for being a PITA
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] OMJ:
are u referring to flashing firmware from sd card? if yes...renaming to 0P6BIMG.zip on ext sd card is the easiest
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] flewpastu:
thanks again OMJ youre the best
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] trancefreak64:
-Okay I have a NON HK M8, and I am also s-off + supercid. I installed all the original firmware from Captn T. for the non hk version of the phone first.

-I am on latest bad boyz HK 1.3 ROM and Installed this firmware to obtain the HK firmware mod.

Here is the extracted Firmware modified for the non-Harman version:

-This: 1.54.654.9 Modified Firmware....removed boot, hboot & recovery (fastboot flashable): http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407589043

and

-This: 1.54.654.13 Modified Firmware....removed boot, hboot & recovery (fastboot flashable): http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407590596

Is this the correct format of firmware to obtain the HK sound enhancements for my NON-HK device?
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] flewpastu:
RUU failed on me ended up installing stock rom from thoughtlesskyle tried firewater again even tho I knew it wouldn't work (whelp) but sunshine went with out a hitch and thanks for all the help I'm now Soff thanks again
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] OMJ:
yes...you can also flash .15 to update radio...fyi, since you have superCID, you could of flashed either version of the .9 & .13, the ones marked "modified for non-hk" were made for those w/o superCID
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] skokefoe:
Thank you for providing these. I just got S-OFF (thanks, Sunshine) and installed .9 and .13 from here and am now using the latest Bad Boyz ROM. Am I missing something, or is there not a flashable .15 firmware ZIP for non-H/K phones? (Unfortunately the computer I'm currently using doesn't like my phone and I can't use adb to change my CID to 11111111.)
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] OMJ:
flash the .10 firmware, it's the same as .15

*edit, I added .15 firmware modified for non-hk...
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] mjs2011:
If I'm looking to just obtain the stock recovery, is flashing the boot, hboot, and recovery the way to go? Currently I'm Stock unrooted but have TWRP installed. What I'd like to do is factory reset to start over. I think there are a couple apps that are just hogging up my device and I kind of just want to start fresh.

I am S-Off so I'm hoping this is possible. Thanks!
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] OMJ:
since you'e stock & s-off then yes, easiest way is to flash the unmodified firmware of your choice that includes boot, hboot, & recovery
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Zeeking:
Hi

Hi,

I bought the HTC One M8 Harman but I couldn't unlock the SIM card. If I flash this rom, will it possible to get it unlocked? I tried many roms but it keeps rebooting back to the bootloader.

Thanks.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] OMJ:
flash what ROM?...this is a firmware thread... go here http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=52145162&postcount=2
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] ronniemayo:
Do I have to go thru HTC dev to unlock if I've done so already? Or is there a command I can type in?
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] OMJ:
fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin

but if you've already unlocked via htcdev, they have record of it, so might be easier to go back that route
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Glewis21:
Everything is rite it just don't read the zip idk y
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] 63sammo1:
Did you move the firmware zip you are trying to flash in with ADB and Fastboot? I sometimes forget to do that.

Edit. Didn't see your computer screen the first time I viewed this. All looks right. Bad download?

Edit. I will wear the Dumb A&# hat the rest of the day.

I see it now. Good eye BD619
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Sloth:
Rename it firmware and it should flash fine :o
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] OMJ:
nice catch!
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] sslbaron:
Been there done that! Lol :D
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Glewis21:
Still didn't work thanks for the help u guys idk y I'm having problems it look so easy :(
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Sloth:
Give us more info.

S-off?

Which firmware are you trying to flash?
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Glewis21:
Yes s off and .13 I don't have the HK device
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] st1ngr4y:
super cid?
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] trevor4g:
I'm at my wits end and really need some assistance. I'm trying to revert to stock on my hk m8 but after flashing the 1.54.654.13 firmware and the stock root rom from the second post my phone now boots into the rom and starts going into the htc setup only to reboot moments later. It's just stuck rebooting now. I can get into the bootloader and recovery but every sense rom just keeps rebooting. CM11 will stay booted but I need to use ## dial codes to restore my service. I'm also on a mac machine so I can't use the RUU. Any help would be greatly appreciated as I've been trying to fix this for hours now.

edit:

nevermind I ended up fixing my problem by flashing the modified firmware
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] PaydayJones:
Firmware Confusion

Hi,

I have done as much as I can, but in order to prevent myself from crushing my phone with a hammer, I decided to reach out to the experts.

I have read the forum here and with the rom I am on and I am still baffled as to what procedure I need to follow.

I have the non H/K. It is unlocked and rooted and has S-ON.

I am using the stock rooted H/K rom, for the time being and I am having audio issues where things sometimes play and sometimes don't and I have to "trick" the system in to playing at times by turning on multiple players.

This thread seems to indicate that flashing the firmware will cure my ills. And that I should flash .9 then .13 then .15.

I am on the .15 that came with the rom now, and have the issues.

I have tried to flash the .9 from this thread through fastboot by renaming the modified file and it doesn't appear to do anything.

So I am wondering, what do I actually need to to in order to downgrade the firmware and then upgrade to get on the right H/K path?

Thanks for any assistance.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] OMJ:
the ROM does not include firmware, so you probably still have the non-hk stock firmware

I would 1st recommend getting s-off, you can't flash the modified firmware w/ s-on, you'll have to flash the full firmware which includes stock recovery, boot & hboot, .9, .13 & .15, but like i said, save yourself some aggravation & get s-off, then u can flash the modified firmware
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] PaydayJones:
Ahh, so that's the missing link! My options are either 1) use the ruu Firmware udates or 2) S-OFF and then I can use the modified updates.

Thank you! I will obtain S-Off when I get home from work.

Thanks again OMJ... you've been my hero since I owned an HTC Touch! :)
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] SantinoInc:
I'm in stock rooted. I already did the latest radio update w/o the full firmware. Is there any reason I should flash the full firmware? On the other thread I posted OMJ said I should flash .10. But for non HK I don't see a version .10

Sent from...who the hell really cares?
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] 63sammo1:
The modified .10 is in the OP. Last entry. .10 is the latest firmware for non hk.