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[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Roefastford:
I"am not a sprint fan either but at least sprint is trying and unlike verizon they actually dont think they are too good to compete. Sprint would run specials all the time and I believe they still have actually unlimited data. Sprint was one of the first ones to allow 4g data on prepaid boost mobile at virgin at first it was clearwire 4g but still better than verizon 3g data, then they allowed full lte. At least sprint does not have the higher than thou mentality that verizon has always had. If you ever went in to verizon and asked them on price matching anyone they would laugh. For years sprint has unlimited talk text and data for $65 and verizon wouldnt compete at all. They thought it was beneath them like you as a customer owed them thinking they were king, but we all know what they were king of more like bs and price gouging.

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I"am I show lte with verizon then use even one kb of data and that LTE goes to a 1x and they say they have no future plans to upgrade my area, and I"am on an ohio state route highway this is a normal length driveway away from the highway. That is pretty sad coverage for being on an ohio state route highway...
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] dutchy716:
Have you guys seen this?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2850103
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] cntryby429:
I came from the Rezound and people spoke very highly of Sun Dream. By the time I started flashing ROMs his work has slowed to a trickle and I was only interested in aosp. Judging from the opinions of people I respect, his contributions will be fortunate for us.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] dutchy716:
Never mind it's just a Rom.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] just lou:
4.4.3 coming in September.

http://www.droid-life.com/2014/08/18/verizon-htc-one-m8-update-extreme-power-saving/
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] jlouang:
According to Droid Life. Update is in mid-September with extreme power mode coming.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] sgt. slaughter:
Such a shame... VZ should put more effort into the updates... If Sprint can get them out the door surely VZ could.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] :
Has nothing to do with VZW. Mo Versi, HTC's Vice President of Product Management, said HTC had to "'re-spin" the update via twitter. If you want accurate and breaking news, follow him.

Not sure how the "hate vzw" bandwagon happened but just thought you should know. The last sentence was not directed to you Sgt. :P just something I noticed while watching this thread
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] CannedBullets:
Well VZW started the trend for locked bootloader pones with the Droid X. You can't use HTC Dev to unlock the One M8's bootloader, you can't you Nexus phones on Verizon because Verizon wants control over updates. The only good thing about Verizon are their LTE network in my area and the fact that their smartphones are factory unlocked.

I think my M8 is the last phone I buy in a contract.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] sgt. slaughter:
I know moversi said that and am very aware. Fact is that if Sprint can get it out then every other carrier should to. The only diff is that carriers specific changes, radio, software... VZ should look at the why in regards to this and correct it on their side as it's specific to them not HTC... They could of had to respin the update but it most likely is due to some specific VZ requirement...
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] :
VZW has had a nexus already. I think your misunderstood about whose responsible for a number of bootloaders and the security risk. There's a reason why Dan Rosenberg boasts about security vulnerabilities.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] hgoldner:
I remember sun_dream as being the only dev to get Sense 5.x working on a Rezound.

The real effect of the announcement about an impending 4.4.3 release is that I have no desire to reflash anything or otherwise update my ROM (by anything other than a dirty flash) until the devs get ahold of the OTA and start churning out their rebased ROMs.

And hopefully nothing in the OTA breaks Sunshine.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] rhodyvik:
Word is it was a GPS problem and now they have to go through the motions again. I'm hoping when L is released that we as Verizon customers get it quickly. I'm pretty sure Verizon knows Holiday season is around the corner and if their phones don't have Android L...they will lose a TON of customers. Just flash a new ROM and you'll have 4.4.3. Then download the 4.4.3 Google Dialer for the blue phone icon and search results including closest places and contacts. I'm on ViperONEM8 V2.1.0 with 4.4.3 functionality and 2.22x firmware.

<i>Sent via Tapatalk on my VZW HTC One (M8)</i>
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] CannedBullets:
You mean the Galaxy Nexus? Didn't it take Verizon forever to update it? Also what about Dan Rosenberg? What did he do? Either way, I checked the T-Mobile coverage map for my area, it seems good so once my Verizon contract is over I'll buy an unlocked phone for full price and use it on T-Mobile.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] sgt. slaughter:
Yeah all have the "gps problem".... I'd of rather gotten it on Sprint like I did then VZ with no update... It's a minor item ya know... Shouldn't held the update overall esp seeing as how they have to push an update to everyone else already too.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] :
GPS is too crucial to be unstable. No GPS on a phone = useless. I would rather have the polished update than a New version with a serious bug.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] garywojdan81:
Probably closing up more exploit holes and injecting more bloat and the ability to remotely convert you to iOS if you're late on your bill.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Tigerstown:
Lmao good one.. good thing I'm never late!
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] andybones:
As far as I can tell, HTC is still working with their beta testing team on Android 4.4.3.

Hopefully they nail all the bugs they want to shorty and get it out to us. :)
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] searcher1900:
Whoa whoa whoas, you have a VZW htc one m8. And the latest viper. I was under the impression that we had to wait for the firmware update. Im trying to get 1.7 to work right now but it seems to be stuck in boot screen.

I got 2.1 to load but could not access the homescreen, How did you get it to work?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] rhodyvik:
It's not the official 4.4.3 update that we'll get in September. ViperONE 2.1.0 is the most stable out of the most recent one. What's exactly happening when you load 2.1.0? I'm using Nova Launcher Prime and not HTC Blinkfeed.

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Are you trying to load 2.1 as a dirty flash? Or clean? The 1.7 to 1.8 OTA is available in About --> Software Update. There's also a thread in the VZW M8 Android Development forums.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] MajikUF:
Well since the VZW one is fixing the GPS problem, we will be able to contribute something to the other M8 roms when people pull the Verizon fix for every other carrier's device.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] jessbowring:
This happens to me also. I can get 1.8 to boot but anything after and I get stuck on boot screen. I wiped everything several times to, went from 1.7, 1.8, then tried 2.0 and stuck. Did fill Rom on 1.7 and ota on the rest. Just got annoyed and restored my backup of the other rom I'm running. I seem to gabe decreased reception on 1.7 so had hoped with new updated this would improve.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] rhodyvik:
Hmmm. Try flashing 1.7 fresh. Then use the OTA to 1.8 and make a nandroid. Take a screenshot of Settings-->About-->Software Info. ... Let everyone see to help you out. I am not sure why it wouldn't work.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] searcher1900:
When I load 2.1 . I can pull down and access settings. However I cannot access home screen. When I press

the home button the screen goes black. So I can't really get to any apps or anything
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] rhodyvik:
Have you tried using a different launcher like Nova Launcher? There's a free version. Can you get to the Google Play store or it goes black no matter what? When it goes black...does it turn off the phone or does it just turn off the screen?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] searcher1900:
After multiple attempts I got 2.2 booted and seems to be running ok so far.

Afraid to reboot now ! Boot time was about 5 minutes
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] lucky_strike33:
My boot time would last more than 5 mins and I would always press power and volume up to reboot. This always helps boot the Rom up.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Bad Bimr:
If you read the Viper thread it states that boots can take up to 15 mins. If you cant wait that long (I can't) stay on v1.8 until the new firmware is released.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] mademan420:
VZW holding back on the update doesnt seem so bad now....

http://www.androidcentral.com/htc-halts-android-443-update-att-htc-one-m8
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] hyperfire21:
I'm really looking forward to this update not for the new OS version but to see if it will fix the Bands issue in using the Verizon M8 on Tmobile... constantly losing signal and airplane on/off solution is very annoying. Do you guys think this update could resolve this issue?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] xsteven77x:
Verizon come on already!!
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] teckels:
Next week according to Mo Versi, VP of HTC Product Management department

http://www.android.gs/verizon-htc-one-m8-android-4-4-3-kitkat-update-coming-next-week/
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Tigerstown:
Vzw said they were rolling out volte this month. Wonder if that is come too.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] xsteven77x:
Great news!!
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Jweimn:
I say no. Verizon did state only two devices will support it at launch, the S5 and lg g2. Down the road definitely a good possibility I just say probably not with this update
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] xsteven77x:
Your probably right. This update has been in the works way before this VOLTE was set to launch.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] LibertyMonger:
I haven't had this issue as of yet, only had my M8 for about a week so far but this sounds very familiar to an issue i had with my HTC One S after s-offing the device. I always had a feeling it was caused from s-off cause my sister had the One S with s-on stock and she never had this issue. I am really hoping I do not have to go through this again. It was never fixed even after running RUU
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] hyperfire21:
Do you really think this has to do with S-off? I cant confirm but I feel like I had this issue before rooting and s-off on the device. My signal constantly switches over to cdma even though i'm using a tmobile sim and I have to keep changing modes from LTE to HSPA or airplane mode on/off to fix it.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] LibertyMonger:
I don't know for sure but we had this issue with my HTC one s and I think it was due to s-off. I had four HTC one s phones with two never s-off that didn't have signal issues so before I unlocked my m8 I was worried it would happen all over again
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] brholt6:
Well we knew the update was coming this week, but Mo Versi just tweeted that we get the OTA on Wednesday.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] krazie1:
Seems we will get the Update this week on Sep 10 Source 1: http://www.androidcentral.com/andro...ing-wednesday?utm_source=ac&utm_medium=dlvrit

Source 2: http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/0...4-3-extreme-power-saving-mode-september-10th/
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] brholt6:
Damn, I beat the sources.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] krazie1:
Yes you did, thanks for the heads up. I am so ready for some new radios.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] brholt6:
Haha I was just messing...it's about time we got the update. Especially since the m7 got it last week. I didn't see that coming at all.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] jbeitel:
There are actually settings in default.xml to turn volte on. Wonder if it would be that easy. Many other things turn on from there like music channel and minor quick settings.

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Well i enabled it in there and it didn't crash my phone. Time will tell if it works
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Tigerstown:
I have had that turned on for long time it does nothing till Vzw provisions the phones. When you enable it just says device not registered.

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Yea funny after Qualcomm announced the have patched all m8's an s5 on our chipset like last week now Vzw rolls out ota.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] gtelnet:
Upgrading to 4.4.3 OTA if you're on custom rom

Hey all,

For those of us running custom roms (ViperOne 1.8.0 in my case), do we need to RUU back to the stock Verizon VZW RUU 4.4.3 1.55.605.2 0P6BIMG so that we can then get the OTA to 4.4.3 with radio, etc. and then flash back to our custom roms? Thanks!
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] sabres032:
My opinion would be to hold of on the OTA. We have no clue yet of it beaks root or S-Off. Wait Until developer posts the updated firmware and radios and just flash those.- That way you, or anyone on custom ROMs, won't have to worry about RUU, flashing stock recovery or what not. Best to not fix what ain't broke, right?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] rhodyvik:
So...who normally posts the firmware update so us hooligans who root our phones and use custom ROM's can take advantage of the new radios, etc?!
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] yugendreams:
I don't doubt that within 24 hours a developer will have it incorporated in their rom or just flashable in zip form on the development threads.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] rhodyvik:
I'm hoping it's just flashable. I like the way ViperOne 2.1 runs on 4.4.2 even though it says 4.4.3 in the settings. It won't be true until we get the correct firmware! I hope Verizon isn't the last to push out L when it's released. But if history is any indication, we'll get it months after.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] garywojdan81:
While I agree that history is against vzw being the first to push stuff out, this last delay wasn't their fault. And don't forget, before we get L, HTC has to Sense it up first too.

I personally would rather be a little more patient and have better stability than to have to back track because of inherent issues.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] dottat:
Firmware posts and ruu will be up tomorrow after ota hits.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] rhodyvik:
Thank you [MENTION=3472611]dottat[/MENTION]
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] OdinValknir:
6am here in Houston... No sign of it yet... Wonder if they'll be able to stick to their deadline lol
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] cornjo:
Probably not 8:17am in NC nothing here gonna go sleep and dream I wake up with the OTA knocking on my door..lol
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] JB_Da_Greatest:
I already had that dream and woke up to nothing lol
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] dottat:
You guys are funny.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] krazie1:
Yesterday the update for the Verizon GS5 came out at 5pm PST, I assume this one would be around the same time.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] gtelnet:
waiting for 4.4.3

Good opinion and great advice. I'll be anxiously awaiting!
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] thelunchboxosu:
According to Verizon Customer support (I just called to handle some other matters) they released the update 2 days ago on the 8th. I'm not on stock so I can't check, but I'm calling BS on that one.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] PioneerMonster:
4.4.3

9:00AM Pacific time no OTA, and no news on the verizon wireless website yet
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Tigerstown:
You plan on posting firmware? I'm only asking cause if so no need for me to post it to my firmware thread an have 2 out there. Which is cool with me bro.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] dottat:
I can give you the link and you can keep that thread goin
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Tigerstown:
I hope as I get out of work at that time..an then I can pull my own firmware sounds like a perfect plan lol

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Sounds good. I'll just wait on you to throw it together an post yours for everyone.

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That's bs my kids phone is stock locked an she has no update.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] rhodyvik:
I call shenanigans on VZW. It's past noon. Did someone mean Sept. 10th, 2015? [emoji12]
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] OdinValknir:
Whyyyy Verizon... Why must you take Sooooo long to release a simple update.... HURRY UP
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] sfreemanoh:
They may be releasing it in waves. That's pretty common.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] hgoldner:
Only coming through in waves? Ahhh, you mean a distant ship smoke on the horizon.....
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] paulg1981:
I have become comfortably numb with 4.4.2
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] dmystic1:
UHG! android and updates
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] eric150:
I don't think we're getting it...

HTC Advantage is great

Not
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] hyperfire21:
What time does verizon usually release updates?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] dragontology:
Guys, remember...

1. It's not HTC's fault so quit knocking them. They sent the update to Verizon. It's on Verizon now.

Though it would be nice if, once Verizon approves it, HTC sends it out. That would be really sweet of them. Though I bet VZW wouldn't be amused...

2. Remember that Verizon's network is only strong in ads and a couple speed tests. In practice they had to throttle Netflix even after Netflix paid them for a fast lane... An argument for net neutrality if ever I've seen one, being that paying for a fast lane does not mean you get a fast lane... as for the Verizon Wireless part of Verizon... Maybe they just can't take blasting out a ~1.5GB ROM OTA to all their HTC One M8 customers. Gotta give 'em time, what with their Netflix troubles and all.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Tigerstown:
Strong in ads? What do u mean...my Vzw is always over 30download speed every time I check I always have 4g as well just saying... I agree its not HTC fault as Vzw was holding on to this till Qualcomm patched there tz bug is my guess an that bug was patched like 10 days ago. I love Vzw speeds an strong 4g but they year I been with them I hate they way the block htcdev an remove features from your phone. I'll probably leave Vzw after my contract because of this.

This says by the end of this week we should get firmware..

http://www.android.gs/verizon-htc-one-m8-android-4-4-3-update-available-now-for-download/
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] zandarillis:
Looks like tomorrow now.

https://twitter.com/moversi/status/509799282027659264
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] brholt6:
Update is delayed until tomorrow
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] krazyace35:
They have to throw in CarrierIQ and all the other junk that carriers put in the updates before releasing it [emoji6]

Sent from my custom M8
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] xsteven77x:
What a crock
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] eric150:
Update 5 months late. XD
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] OdinValknir:
What a gyp
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] xsteven77x:
Lmao I love that word even though its somewhat inappropriate.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] JB_Da_Greatest:
Did anyone else hit the check for updates button 1000+ times today??
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] krazyace35:
VP, Product Management [MENTION=223784]HTC[/MENTION] tweeted about the update delay

https://mobile.twitter.com/moversi

Sent from my custom M8
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] cornjo:
No just 999x though..lol
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] sabres032:
And we are surprised by this??? Please... The only way Android users are going to get quick updates is with a Nexus or GEP device. The rest of us are doomed to slow and delayed updates and fragmentation. Until the major carriers get it through their thick skulls and stop "juicing up android" to defferentiate themselves from other carriers these shenanigans will continue. That won't happen until "were the people" step up and demand change.

As far as Verizon is concerned they world rather us upgrade our devices to the flavor of the month to keep us locked into expensive contracts and continue to offer us less experience for more money. Again we the people need to step up and demand change and that involves switching to a carrier that offers more than Verizon. Hit them where it hurts and that is in the wallet. When asked why tell them flat out they stuck at updates, their plans are to expensive, their customer support is non existent and we are tied of it.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Tigerstown:
I'm ready for android L screw this 4.4.3
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] sabres032:
By the time Android L hits HTC will have released the One M9 and Verizon will designate our device as a legacy device and well never see the update. See how this problem propagates????
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] yugendreams:
I'm hoping they keep their promise of 90 days.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] OdinValknir:
Doubtful
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] sabres032:
You could also hold your breath and turn blue.. Which would seem more likely than Verizon keeping our device current. :)

Edit: Remember Verizon has the final say on what device gets updated on their network and what device doesn't. They can come up with any excuse to delay this Android L until we become pissed off and upgrade to the latest flavor of the month that either has or will get L. I hold no faith in Verizon keeping HTCs promise of 90 days once the code drops.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] garywojdan81:
Yeah but the only vote that matters to them is the one you make with your feet, and that would have to be en masse to get their attention.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] sabres032:
Anyone remember the HTC DNA on Verizon??? That was a flagship device for about 16 seconds until Samsung released the S4. Want to know how current the device is with KitKat version number??? Android 4.4.2 and that was updated about three months ago. I know that was the device I owned until I shattered the screen. That's the reason I upgraded to this device, the cost of an upgrade was the same as an insurance claim. So yea, once Samsung or Motorola release their newest flagship phones our poor M8 will be an after thought to big red.

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Believe me once I'm of contract with big red I'm gone.. No more of their BS policies of screwing their customers. To add insult to their injury I'm bringing my M8 to AT&T network and save on device cost there. FU Big Red
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] brholt6:
The M7 got the 4.4.3 update before the M8 so this argument doesn't really work.

Also, Verizon was on top of the updates for the M7. AND another company releasing a new phone won't cause an update delay...do you really think the LG G3 is what's causing the delay on the M8? After all, it was released after the M8...that's got to be the issue.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] sabres032:
From what I understand thew M8 and M7 has the latest 4.4.4 security updates baked into the 4.4.3 package with EPS enabled. So in essence HTC and big red took the cheap way out. Yes the M7 got it before us and I can't explain that, have no clue what our devices hold up is. Still hold no confidence in big red honoring HTCs commitment to Android L.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] sfreemanoh:
You guys could always install a custom ROM...there are even some stock slimmed down ROMs like CleanROM, which I've been running since release. It's fast, great on battery, and I've never had any issues with it.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] MotoTurbo:
Still can't flash 4.4.3 ROMS except AOSP unless you want 15+ minute boot times
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] santod040:
This isn't true... [emoji6]
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Flylowguy:
It is true. Unless you're going to flash that sprint firmware someone posted. That raises red flags for me...
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] santod040:
Sorry but that information is wrong, the slow boot times are rom/kernel related issues, nothing to do with the firmware.

Flash this rom and tell me you still disagree...

Folks hoping firmware is gonna fix kernel issues will be disappointed.

Only way those roms will see a difference, is if they ditch their kernels for the stock(boot.img) one that comes in the update or if they fix their custom ones being used.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] garywojdan81:
Listen to this guy. I'm on his stock 4.4.3 rom right now, have been for 10 days or so now, and boot times are no different than the stock 4.4.2 rom I came from.