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[AT&T HTC One (M8)] Harshpatil:
I can only see two TWRP backups, there is no backup for 2.23 version of the firmware which was the android 4.4.3 ota update
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] EvansC:
After searching it looks like this is no longer possible using fastboot boot recovery.img (http://xdaforums.com/nexus-4/general/how-to-how-to-flash-factory-image-t2010312) so you are unable to make a backup via ccw or twrp?
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] GrandAdmiral:
Thanks. I'm good to go. Up and running 4.4.4... now bring on Lollipop :D
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] rizzo269:
Anyone having MMS group issues??? I disabled HD voice and put the old APN in and it seems to be working but I haven't recieved enough messages to confirm.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] DanGeorges:
It works fine for me.

In fact, before the update, MMS wouldn't work, but after the update, it works.

I'm on a grandfathered non smartphone data plan, so maybe that was fixed with the update.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] Blaze9:
I can only imagine when the 5.0 update is going to be pushed.

I actually wouldn't mind if the skip the 4.4.4 totally and move right on to 5.0.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] c5satellite2:
Just keep waiting......wait wait wait.....rest of the world got 4.4.3, we didn't because AT&T can't write correct OTA scripting, rest of the world got 4.4.4, we still don't. S4 on AT&T got it already, and we still are waiting.....

Pathetic doesn't even begin to describe AT&T or Randall Stephenson.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] cgibsong002:
I haven't been around here much but are there any updates coming anymore? I don't get it we were supposed to have an update months ago. I'm pretty out of touch in general now. I guess we're still on 4.4.3, what are the stable custom roms at? Should I just accept we're not getting updates and root and load a custom? Any major changes that are worth it?
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] redpoint73:
4.4.4 was delayed to mid-November, then to mid-December. So hopefully, soon.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] cgibsong002:
After all this is there even any major updates with 4.4.4? It doesn't really seem like it except for the voice change but does that really even impact anything for us?
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] Blaze9:
I just want it so I can update to the latest Viper. I'm about a month away from converting it to S-OFF and just loading the international 4.4.4 update and go from there....
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] Wonders_Never_Cease:
I wouldnt suggest flashing the international firmware,and id compare signal speeds with us variant roms vs euro based roms
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] redpoint73:
You mean VoLTE? Better call quality, and some folks have claimed better data speed once the option ("Enhanced 4G LTE mode") is enabled (maybe just anecdotal). I'd say that is a significant impact.

Also, a lot of folks will want the OTA in order to update the firmware without having to mess with s-off (like Blaze9 above).
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] tommy_riley:
And I as well :)

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[AT&T HTC One (M8)] c5satellite2:
Proper ATT firmware for 4.4.4 would be really nice. Really sad that we are still waiting when everyone else has had it for at least a month now. Even Verizon got it before us, and that's just wrong.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] CavyS:
[MENTION=2648300]Blaze9[/MENTION] I flashed the international firmware and grabbed the latest Viper rom. No problems what so ever other than a couple bugs that I got sorted out and have been running it for about 3 weeks now.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] Wonders_Never_Cease:
Thats nice that you have not had any issues but many have,which is why I said what I said. Id rather someone starting out do the safest thing rather than take a chance.Also just an fyi,most euro builds will technically work for now on att network,come 4.4.4 official base they may not work as well...but to be seen...lol
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] CavyS:
Yeah once 4.4.4 gets released on AT&T I'll flash that firmware. I just could wait another month and a half for.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] Wonders_Never_Cease:
US Developer Device is the same exact device as ATT device,euro has some differences...folks DO NOT need to flash euro firmware to run a euro rom..not needed as long as theres a base of current software for US variants or the US Developer Device. So the best option as far as firmware would be the current US Developer device as it is exact same device as ATT.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] hack14u:
Exactly. I was actually surprised to hear that ATT is still waiting for it since it's been available for the Dev Edition for a while now. And the Dev is going to get 5.0.1 pretty soon. I changed my ATT long ago to Dev, and now to GPE, but will be back to Dev once L hits it, I miss Blinkfeed too much.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] Wonders_Never_Cease:
Big changes coming in the firmware and software for this VoLTE on ATT devices.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] krazyace35:
From what I heard AT&T plans on skipping 4.4.4 and going straight to 5.0.1. According to [MENTION=1862878]moversi[/MENTION] on Twitter 5.0.1 is expected to hit carrier versions by the end of January

Sent from my custom M8
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] redpoint73:
Folks keep saying that (AT&T is skipping 4.4.4) but WNC's info seems more credible (4.4.4 in mid-December) than any rumors to the contrary. Sense LP is coming in January, but I'm willing to bet not for AT&T.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] adil91:
Update through skydragon?

Since this is taking forever, what if I just flash it with the skydragon ROM? Wouldn't that boost me from my current 4.4.2 to 4.4.4, or would I have to update the firmware as well?
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] Wonders_Never_Cease:
If you are even asking this,you need to research a lot more. 4.4.4 is not usable on a 4.4.2 firmware.

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Rumors are just that rumors,4.4.4 will be released prior to Lollipop,for AT&T.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] redpoint73:
I agree. And the only rationale I've read for AT&T skipping 4.4.4 is that "well, 5.0 is already coming to other versions". And that to me has no bearing at all on what AT&T will do.

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ROM doesn't include firmware. So you would absolutely need to update the firmware, as well. This goes with any 4.4.4 based custom ROM.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] Wonders_Never_Cease:
I know for a fact that 4.4.4 is being worked on for release.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] AvengerBB:
WNC - Have you heard a new date? I think last I read was around 12/15?
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] CavyS:
Lol shocking that AT&T didnt push the update today. Once again, horrible carrier. Wish I didn't use my upgrade so I could get out of my contract.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] kiras3:
awesome
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] tommy_riley:
Looks like last tweet from Mo was 3 days ago indicating they are still working through issues with AT&T regarding VoLTE and would update when they are close. I and a few others asked for a rough idea on date a few hours ago but have not seen any follow up yet.

- Sent from a payphone ...
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] CavyS:
Keep us updated! :)
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] tommy_riley:
40 minutes ago:

From Mo on twitter: [MENTION=4063001]jmchatton[/MENTION] our team is working on VoLTE fixes, so I'll provide a date once we're closer. Thanks.

- Sent from a payphone ...
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] c5satellite2:
4.4.4 was supposed to be released in August.

Then AT&T said October, then mid November, then December 15.

I guess AT&T uses funny calendars.

Billions dollar company nickel and dimming development. Can't wait to eat the rich, it IS the only good thing they are good for. Leg of Randall Stephenson(Head liar at AT&T) anyone?
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] redpoint73:
I think you've been watching too much Walking Dead.

If that guy ends up eaten, I didn't read anything about it here . . .
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] tommy_riley:
Lol, I didn't even catch that. Ha

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[AT&T HTC One (M8)] Wonders_Never_Cease:
Seems VoLTE is causing some havoc, Latest update on ATT 4.4.4 update will be shooting for 29th
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] Wotta:
In fairness, though, I've had Verizon and AT&T in the last few months, and TMo and Sprint a few years back also. AT&T has the best coverage and best customer service, despite the surveys, in my experience. My experience includes some really remote areas, but I needed a femtocell just to make Verizon work at my home in the middle of a high-tech city, while AT&T is fine there. (Still have the femtocell; what does one do with it when no longer needed?) The only reason I even landed on Verizon was the Droid 4 (I love me them keyboards) never had an AT&T bands compatible version at any price.

AT&T has another benefit - you don't have to buy your phone from them. Years back, no U.S. carrier offered the Nokia N95-4, an early but amazing smartphone. But I bought one and used it happily on AT&T and in Europe when travelling. There was no Verizon-capable N95-variant, and if there had been, it wouldn't have worked in Europe.

So don't worry about the contract. Get the phone you like, wipe and reflash it and have fun. You're still better off on AT&T than on the alternatives.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] redpoint73:
Its very location specific. I've been to several key locations where my Verizon friends are enjoying a good data signal, while I can't even get a phone call through on AT&T. Some remote locations, some not so much (including a big AT&T dead zone in the middle of Boston).

Each carrier has its pros and cons. AT&T for the most part has coverage where I need it. And I need the international roaming service (which until fairly recent, VZN has had few or no choices for phones that work on GSM).
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] tommy_riley:
On borderline of off topic, I saw the above post a few days ago (rant on at&t) and almost responded but didn't at the time. For me, having come from a 16 year stint with Sprint to AT&T this past April, I'm very happy. If I have to wait a few extra months to get a good working stable OS update, so be it. Cell coverage, data xfer speed, and customer service is like night and day between at&t and my experience with sprint (mostly the past two years was where I found it to be bad with sprint). So yeah, fine, last carrier to get the 4.4.4 update, but its A> coming B> probably won't have that battery drain issue ;) C> it will have VoLTE oh and D> will be coming from a carrier where I can actually get data transfer faster than a 33.6 modem

Happy to wait and see what turns up around the 29th

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[AT&T HTC One (M8)] badbwoydes:
Sooo... when they do release the update, will that contain the Firmware that is needed to run all these newer Sense based ROMs without having WiFi issues? I just got my M8 and i'm wondering if I should just wait until that update is released before flashing anything.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] Wonders_Never_Cease:
It will but when its release VoLTE will probably not be support right away on euro based roms as they do not use that in with their carriers I dont think.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] Byrus:
Well does anyone think it's gonna really come out on the 29th?
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] rizzo269:
I'm hopeful but doubtful at the same time
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] CavyS:
Anyone want to make a friendly wager on the outcome of tomorrows alleged update? 10/1 odds that it will released tomorrow.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] BrianBaker:
Man he sure was extremely positive today was the day. Just make'n dates up apparently.Here,let me be next.At&t decided not to release today and go straight to 5.0.1 mid January.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] chevyjohn01:
Well, one thing is different though. Usually when I check for an update, I'm told my software is up to date and I can check again in 24 hours.

This time it says there is no update available for my phone and it will automatically check for a new update in 48 hours.

weird...
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] tommy_riley:
I've seen that before.

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[AT&T HTC One (M8)] CavyS:
Lol, so true. I wish they would just skip 4.4.4 and go straight to 5.0.1. We will be getting 4.4.4 while everyone else has been on 5.0.1 for a month.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] Wonders_Never_Cease:
Can only say whats been told to me

Date:Tue, Dec 9, 2014 7:19 AM

We're lookingat 12/29 - includes 4.4.4+ Eye SW + VoLTE

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And wasnt anything "made up"...smh..Ill just keep any news I get to myself from now on..shrugs...less typing for me..
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] tommy_riley:
Don't let one random person dissuade you from sharing information.

I, for one, and while I can't speak for many others on here, but I assume so, that others do to - anyway - I certainly appreciate you being forthcoming with these types of news tidbits.

Thank you for taking the time to do this.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] rizzo269:
My feelings exactly!
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] Byrus:
Ditto

Sent from my HTC One_M8
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] CavyS:
[MENTION=5345690]Wonders_Never_Cease[/MENTION] Heard anything new? Do you know their reason for not just scrapping 4.4.4 and integrating VoLTE and Eye into 5.0.1?
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] Wonders_Never_Cease:
Nope..That was the last update I got,everyone is on vacation so waiting on response due to that. Probably because 5.0.1/.2 and sense is a bit buggy and will take some testing to get it completely stable. VoLTE is really causing some issues.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] CavyS:
Thanks for the update. Maybe that's why it didnt get pushed, everyone on vacation. Hopefully first Monday of the new year we'll see some progress.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] cavsoldier19d:
You know...I'm not one to complain much about updates from the carrier, but this is getting pretty f'in ridiculous. Even though the M9 looms on the horizon, the M8 is still HTC's current flagship at this moment. There is no excuse for this. Seems to me they got a little over zealous and bit off more than they can chew with this supposed volte update to be included. They fouled up the 4.4.3 update. Maybe they should have been more concerned with patching and re-releasing it, as that would have been the responsible thing to do.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] Wonders_Never_Cease:
its not supposed, it is infact real, the ota(4.4.3) fouled up some folks, not all, and for those who it did the ruu was and is available for the 4.4.3 update and it does not suffer from the battery drain bug. Not defending, just stating facts.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] c5satellite2:
And affected OTA users were able to clear cache or factory reset to fix the problem. 4.4.3 RUU is 100% as stated above.

4.4.4 should have been available for ATT 3 months ago just like everyone else. VoLTE should have been held for LP if it wasn't ready. And why isn't it ready yet if other phones and Verizon already have it. Again AT&T is not allocating enough resources to ensure timely updates as they have promised. Blame Randall Stephenson, Chief idiot at AT&T.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] tommy_riley:
I've had semi severe battery drain issues since I applied 4.4.3 RUU manually. Tried both the cache and factory reset to no avail. So I've just been patiently waiting for 4.4.4 and keeping my phone plugged in pretty much continuously for a few months now.

I'm OK with it.

Folks speculating that it wasnt released on the 29th due to people being on vacation - that doesn't make sense to me. htc/at&t would have had the foresight to realize that offices would be mostly empty around this time and wouldn't schedule a release if people would be on vacation. So to speculate that being the reason, is, well, just speculation.

We'll see it when we see it and hopefully LP shortly there after.

Now what would be really cool is if they prioritized LP on at&t carrier first due to most users still being on 4.4.2 - to make up for keeping us behind for so long :)
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] Wonders_Never_Cease:
It will be along shortly,I cant say how I know certain things..but patience is a virtue...I get bashed for giving ETA'S. They are estimated time of arrivals,nothing concrete. I am on ATT as well and am a lil frustrated [MENTION=869815]lack[/MENTION] of updates within reasonable time frames,but as anyonr know who does any kinda software work,nothing is ever a certainty. Especially when coding.VoLTE is new technology,that being said its gonna take time to work out kinks. Those who have never done the work should not criticize anything. And just be happy they even get updates either via here or via htc/carriers. 98% of the regular population have no clue or even worry about updates as long as its working. We represent a small majority of "geeks". Just my new years eve rant.

Hqppy New Years all...be safe and be blessed...

WNC
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] jxcorex28:
I've read a but on VoLTE, but is that something enabled by default, or something that allows less data usage through social media, gameplay, etc....I'd do the research. I'm just too lazy to do it at 4am, lmao....voLTE doesn't really interest me, 95% of regular users don't even know about EYE or voLTE...
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] dudeluv:
This is what it is,

One Voice / later called Voice over LTE, VoLTE: The Voice over LTE, VoLTE scheme for providing voice over an LTE system utilises IMS enabling it to become part of a rich media solution. It was the option chosen by the GSMA for use on LTE and is the standardised method for providing SMS and voice over LTE.

rom radio Electronics article http://www.radio-electronics.com/in...-long-term-evolution/voice-over-lte-volte.php
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] cgibsong002:
I don't understand why they don't just push the update without volte and then push that out when it's ready..?
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] tommy_riley:
You start down one path and you have to roll with it. It's all integrated into the 4.4.4 update and you can't simply just "remove" the feature without touching other code and having to retest everything. If they tried that, at this point, they might as well start over.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] Frank Wheynner:
Update 4.4.4 ?

hello guys, I wonder if there is an official update from HTC (AT & T One M8) for android 4.4.4. For my is in 4.4.2 and when I try to update says is updated.

I'm sorry if this question has already been answered in another topic, but I live in Brazil and I am newbie here, I still have trouble finding things the xda.

After all, my device is actually updated or not? For I was the M8 Verizon and he was on 4.4.4

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[AT&T HTC One (M8)] yhzh:
The latest version you can get off OTA from AT&T is still 4.4.2, so you're fine.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] Frank Wheynner:
Android 4.4.4?

One more doubt. My phone is the HTC One M8 AT & T, and it has S-OFF and Bootloader unlocked, and of course it has options developer. But he has no modification. This will prevent me from receiving updates over the air?
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] chevyjohn01:
As long as you still have stock recovery and AT&T stock Rom, you should get it

Sent from my HTC One_M8
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] redpoint73:
The above couple responses are incorrect. If you aren't connected to AT&T's network (which you aren't, if you are in Brazil), you will

not

get AT&T OTAs. This is carrier specific to AT&T, owners of other carriers don't experience this, and usually don't know about it.

You can however, get RUUs and update that way; such as the 4.4.3 RUU, and any forthcoming RUUs that come out.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] cavsoldier19d:
A little late on this one. That article is dated September of 14. A few alleged release dates were posted long after this article was written and still nothing. At&t has really dropped the ball this time.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] krazyace35:
You need to go look at the date I created the op before you say something about post it only looks bad on you

Sent from my custom M8
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] cavsoldier19d:
Oh darn. Yet another useless post about release dates that almost never happen.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] krazyace35:
It's not a usless post at the time it was posted AT&T was planning on releasing 4.4.4 but ran into issues as usual when they mess around with phones putting their crap on them. This post was just to let people know it was possibly being released. If you don't like reading informative post then just skip over the threads and not come in a thread and start bashing people for just post information lets move on and drop the subject have a good day

Sent from my custom M8
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] cavsoldier19d:
Cheers. I'm gonna go grab some tea and crumpets. Pip pip cheerio mate.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] tommy_riley:
(edit)

Never mind...was gonna add to this but not useful for the thread
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] c5satellite2:
4.4.3 RUU is fine. Take a look at your wakelocks to figure out where your "semi severe battery drain" is coming from. Since you said "semi severe" which would imply it is not constant, maybe you are sometimes in a bad cell reception area. I have 4.4.3 RUU on my phone and battery life has been stellar for months now for myself and many others.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] tommy_riley:
Semi severe means it doesn't drop to 5% charge in two or less hours. However I can only get a little over 5-6 hours before we t drops below 20% when using maps, reading news, checking email etc throughout the day.

I'm generally at a work or at home or commuting between and have pretty good connection at most, if not all times.

It's been a while since I explored any wakelock suspicious apps, but will do so again.

Also sometimes see the phone using too much power to charge message.

On 4.4.2 I was getting 24-30 hours on single charge in same geographic area and same usage.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] c5satellite2:
Sorry to hear, sounds like you have an issue or two. Your phone is most likely doing something bad in the background if you are getting the using too much power to charge message. Could also be a bad charger, bad cable, or dirty micro usb port on the phone. Factory reset, or wipe phone and reflash OS, or run the RUU again would be good places to start.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] tommy_riley:
Thanks for response. Yeah I definitely know USB port is dirty or something as the phone is very temermental with cables now - I work in tech so I've gone through 5-6 cables from my work stash. Chargers have been replaced with new genuine HTC chargers. Pretty much got that area covered. Last time I saw the drawing too much power message was in a Volvo I recently bought and I don't think the power outlet is giving enough flow.

Since I run stock, non rooted for right now (very happy with stock HTC sense) and work a lot I have not really wanted to dedicate the time or energy to dig deeper than what I've already put into it. Thus the reason I've been waiting, like others, for 4.4.4.

If that doesn't improve the situation, then the phone is going back to root, and flashing/tinkering until I solve the issue.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] c5satellite2:
Stock is very good, don't get me wrong, but Viper is really the way to go. It's like stock, just better:D

I have been running ViperOne 2.5.0 on AT&T 4.4.3 FW and it has been perfect. Runs like a beast. Great battery as well. Highly recommended.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] redpoint73:
I'm inclined to believe this is the issue. Some folks have had issues with runaway AT&T bloat sucking down battery. Try one of the apps (Watchdog Task Manager is one I've seen mentioned on XDA) to track wakelocks and battery drain for specific apps.

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What does that mean exactly? The dBm number in Settings>About>Network>Signal strength is the true measure. You can't go by the number of bars.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] scoot0073:
So lower the # is the stronger the signal ?
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] redpoint73:
No, lower is weaker. Keeping in mind its a negative number.

Or looked at another way, lower

absolute value

(ignore the negative sign) is stronger signal. Which may be what you are talking about.

Roughly, -85 dBm is very good.

Get to around -115 dBm, and that is call dropping bad.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] rizzo269:
Just got a slew of HTC app updates from the play store. Not sure if this is an indicator or not but the camera said eye experience