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[Verizon HTC One (M7)] greiland:
Stock recovery factory reset did not fix it for me. :(

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I'm doing the stock recovery reset based on Santod's advice (http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=55930057&postcount=1553). There's a lot of discussion about it towards the end of his Lollipop thread and his GPE 4.4.4 thread.

It just started happening to me within the last few days. Only thing I've done to my phone right before it started happening was I upgraded to Santod's GPE Lollipop V1.02 edition (dirty flash from 1.00) and installed the NuK3rn3l V2.00 kernel. The other thing I did was I restored an old Titanium backup of my SMS messages from a 4.4.4 backup. Maybe that hosed things up? But I've done full wipes, stock factory resets since that and it won't fix it. Only thing that fixes it is restoring my nandroid backup of the [ROM][4.4.4] NuSenseSIX-ART Edition that I had before upgrading to Lollipop.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] BranC85:
This may have already been suggested but using an alternative texting app like Textra doesn't work. This is getting so freaking frustrating.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] steveg545:
For me, coming from a fresh flash on mdmower's TWRP 2.7.1.2 and not restoring any messages (I don't use Titanium or any app backups) still presents the issue. App doesn't matter (I've tried stock messaging, Google Messenger, and Textra).

There is a logcat a few posts back that I pulled when the issue occurred as well.

Just an FYI from my experience thus far!
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] BranC85:
Have you tried the factory reset with the stock recovery too? I've thought about it but its a lot of work to do if it isn't doing the trick for anybody else here.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] steveg545:
I'm in the same boat. If the stock recovery fix hasn't worked for others, I wonder if it's worth the work.

I think I'll give it a try as a last ditch effort if the logcat I uploaded doesn't yield any insight into the issue.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] santod040:
Not saying Tibu is or isn't the cause of the problem.

But my gut always tells me folks with this issue did just that.

Restored messages with tibu.

Are there residual side effects that continue to booger you up once that's been done, even after a full wipe?

I don't know, but restoring messages with Tibu is about the worst thing ever and has always, always, always created issues.

I won't even touch Tibu personally.

Haven't since a bad experience years ago, and never will again.

It causes more grief then it saves me.

That's my opinion on Tibu...
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] DrFeelgood246:
I don't use Titanium Backup at all, or any other SMS backup service for that matter. But I have this issue.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] steveg545:
Same here. I haven't used Titanium in years.

Saving my text messages isn't that important to me :p
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] jpradley:
So what backup software do you use?
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] santod040:
I don't.

Google restores anything I might want, such as my contacts.

I don't see much need to restore anything else personally.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] BranC85:
Likewise, I have used the backup/restore option built into the sense messaging app before but when going to a ROM like this, I have stopped using titanium because you've said in the past that it's a bad idea. I have tried disabling the messages app and rebooting while using an alternative text app but still with no luck
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] santod040:
You try this one yet?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.verizon.messaging.vzmsgs
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] deli pastrami:
Im in the same boat....adding my name to the list of affected users...
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] BranC85:
I just installed it and gave it a try but sadly it doesn't work either. Same thing again, first one works then the rest fail. This is driving me nuts, hah. This is my favorite ROM ever and this is the only thing that isn't working for me.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] santod040:
Here's a Vzw GS4 thread, same issues and seemingly started happening randomly to those users as well.

I read the first few and the last few pages (which refer to a GPE build that was working and then stopped)...

It's definitely related to your local network, is the best I can guess from all that I have seen.

Since they have started the rollout of Xlte and switching more and more of their 3G networks over to 4G.

They have just started to do this with existing 3G spectrums, making them now handle LTE over the existing 3G frequencies.

I think it's fair to say, it's out of my control at this point.

Stock roms seem to work fine despite these network changes, for every user.

But custom roms are hit and miss for this issue, so it has to be dependent on local infrastructure, or Verizon hates rooted users, or both...
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] santod040:
A thread on Verizon site with various users and devices, including a Moto Razr(of some sort) an iPhone, etc,..

LINK To Thread

Another: Sgs3 Vzw thread on xda
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] xFlawless11x:
Very interesting to see how widespread this issue is becoming as I think santod has a good point with the Xlte rollout. I'm based in Philly and every GPE ROM I flash has the same issues an it just started randomly from one hour to the next a few weeks ago. I'm on CM 12 lollipop right now and things are fine. I would advise staying away from GPE for the time being...hopefully it's not permanent.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] BranC85:
This is a good find, I actually read through the whole thread. In the latter pages there are some people who said they resolved their problems on their GS5's by flashing a touchwiz ROM then sending some texts, changing their SMS app to hangouts, then wiping and installing GPE or CM . Theres some more to it but I tried a similar approach that would work on the One with no such luck. One thing that was mentioned by several users was that they were all experiencing problems in the PA, NJ, and VA areas. I actually live around Pittsburgh so maybe there is something screwy with the towers around here.

One other thing I'm worried about though, I was dumb enough to try *228 in dialer while in this GPE ROM. Now every time I set it to LTE, it lasts for a while then keeps trying to switch down to 3G. Is this something that should never be done on a non-stock ROM? Did I mess up my SIM card or something?
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] disconnecktie:
Yeah don't do that with a Sim. The Sim is activated automatically during the setup wizard. If going back to the stock ROM and recovery and then factory resetting doesn't fix it then definitely order a new Sim.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] DrFeelgood246:
I couldn't agree more. This GPE rom is the best rom I've ever used, it's just that the SMS thing is a HUGE dealbreaker. Hopefully Verizon (or someone) fixes it.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] santod040:
Yeah, you do not want to do *228 with a Vzw sim card.

It can fry the sim.

You should definitely try the stock rooted rom and latest stock recovery factory reset and see if you still have normal service or not.

(backup things you want saved, to your pc first, as this will wipe the device)

If not, you will wanna grab a new sim card from Verizon, they are free and can help.

Also, if you guys are setting your network to LTE instead of Global, then that alone will prevent texts and voice from working.

Global - will allow everything (Data, voice and text)

LTE only - will be just Data (no voice or text)

1x - will be voice and text only (no data)
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] steveg545:
I can confirm that I'm from eastern PA as well.

The plot thickens...

I'll give the stock recovery/factory reset fix a go later today.

Thanks for lending the insight [MENTION=1272062]santod[/MENTION] !
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] benihana81:
Having the 1 SMS issue as well. Have tried a number of fixes, nothing outside of going back to stock seems to resolve it. I HAVE noticed that has far as the cellular data off/1x network trick that (at least in my case) I really only need to be on 1x for outgoing SMS to work, whether that is by setting the preferred network to 1x in settings or when my phone happens to drop down to that in the dead zones in the building where I work. It doesn't matter if I have Cellular Data flipped on or off, works either way as long as I am on 1x. (I am in Minneapolis, MN btw)

It's my understanding that texts and calls go exclusively through 1x while data will go through the best available network LTE or 3G (and only through 1X if LTE/3G is unavailable) and so essentially the phone will momentarily 'flip' to 1x when a text is sent out and then back to LTE. So it would seem that there is some issue with the phone changing over to 1x from LTE when it is trying to send a text unless it is forced onto 1x either by changing settings or by being out of range of any better networks.

I doubt this really helps any, just posting my observations. Thank you for all your work santod, your ROM is amazing!
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Dark Jedi:
Where I live its in the boonies and I know for sure they wouldn't roll out xlte in my little town in the Virginia mountain's yet as my area is low priority
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] SynisterWolf:
second that, i lost 2 SIM cards while trying to do the *22899 (direct link to PRL update)

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has anyone tried to use Textra and see if that works?
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] BranC85:
Yeah I tried Textra, google messenger, hangouts, verizon messenger and a couple others. nothing worked any differently than stock, constantly fails after 1 message unless it's on 1x only. Last night(before I ruined by SIM), I also tried switching messaging apps immediately after a fresh stock recovery wipe, then flash in the recommended recovery and the GPE ROM, without even opening the stock message app. I figure it was the cleanest possible installation of the ROM and the shortest pathway to an alternative text app, and still no improvement at all. Is it possible that GSM phones send SMS differently than verizon CDMA does? Maybe GSM sends it over the best connection you have including 4g but verizon stock roms channel them through 1x data even if you have a 4g signal? Could that be one minor difference when porting the ROM from GSM? Sorry if that is dumb to ask but I'm still just getting my feet wet with how this stuff all works.

The link to the GS4 problem thread that Santod posted has some users reporting that their touchwiz roms send SMS with a different protocol somehow than AOSP or GPE ROMS, and that some Verizon towers appeared to dislike the AOSP protocol and temporarily blacklisted their phones after one message until it was rebooted. I don't pretend to have any understanding of how the protocol differs, but maybe there is an app or something that would be capable of mimicking the stock sense SMS protocol within a GPE/AOSP ROM??
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] DrFeelgood246:
But doesn't Global use the GSM radio, thus killing battery?

Also, I'm from western PA and am experiencing the SMS issue.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] santod040:
No, global just allows it to use whatever partner network is available. Verizon doesn't charge roaming.

It is the preferred network option for Verizon Lte devices.

If you set it to LTE only, you won't get 3g and 1x when it needs it.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Dark Jedi:
The problem isn't the messenger apps. You can try every messenger app in the play store and get the same issues every time.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] BranC85:
Does SMS send over 4g or 1x or does it usually not matter, just whichever signal is available? Is it the same for GSM as it is for CDMA?
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] pastorbennett:
Does anyone know of a way to force all SMS messages to be sent as MMS? I can send as many MMS messages as I want, but not the same with SMS.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] steveg545:
Just an update y'all.

I'm heading to the VZW store tonight to grab a new SIM Card.

When I get back, I'll move forward with the stock rom/recovery/factory reset procedure.

Will report results after!:good:
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] steveg545:
I do believe that regardless of spectrum (GSM or CDMA), SMS messages never send over 3G/4G, as that is a data connection.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] BranC85:
Which makes sense and is what I thought was the case. It just seems strange that SMS works fine on this ROM when only 1x data is enabled. It seems like it might be trying to send it as 4g/3g data or something and it won't work. I thought maybe if it was different in the case of GSM, then maybe that might be something that could be missed in the porting process.

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I had to activate a new SIM yesterday since I fried one the day before(the details I posted earlier in the thread if you care). I activated it over a landline while the phone had the stock rom installed. As soon as the new SIM was working I tried re-flashing the GPE and sadly it didn't change anything.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] pastorbennett:
I'm on a new SIM card and did this last night. Actually, I had to RUU back because i had made the mistake of giving encryption a try. Anyhoe, it didn't fix it.

I read something that was directly from Verizon that their network handles SMS over 1x and MMS over 3g/4g.

I know that it's been said that the issue isn't the ROM. I would like to know how that can be since I switched to my backup of NuSense 6 8.0 ART edition today and don't have this problem.

Also, MMS seems to work for me, so this might be helpful to everyone else too. When you're composing a message on the stock messaging app, select "Add Subject" from the menu. This will cover the message to MMS, which sends over the 3g/4g connection.

The one thing I'm suspicious of and will try now is if restoring backed up messages from TiBu has anything to do with it. For the rest of you that have this issue, did you restore messages from a backup?
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] disconnecktie:
Someone please explain how it is the ROM when it works fine for most of us.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] pastorbennett:
I've noticed how you're really good at wise-ass jerk-off responses that help no one. If someone asks a question and you can't restrain yourself from replying in such a rude and non-helpful manner, please just keep it to yourself.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] disconnecktie:
What do you mean? I asked a question in response to his. You're the one being a jerk here. I want to know why it is the ROM if it works for most of us already.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] BranC85:
Can we just take it easy and focus on a potential solution please? You're right that not everybody is experiencing the problem, and I have no idea what the exact statistical percentage is of who is experiencing it. But we do at least know that an unusually high fraction of people do have the problem and it does not seem to occur on other ROMs, otherwise there would not be a thread dedicated to it. I'm not trying to imply the rom is "bad"- I'm as big a fan of Sandod's work as anybody. But it seems that the network in a certain region of the country flat out dislikes SMS from this ROM and since we can't control what goes on with verizon's network, maybe there is some way it can be handled within the ROM itself. I just really like this port and want it to work.

Also as for the question about titanium, I have tried several fresh flashes so far including one immediately after a reset with the stock recovery, and another one after the most recent full RUU fastboot flash from my computer. I avoided using Tibu for anything at all during these attempts. Unfortunately nothing changed the end result
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] pastorbennett:
You asked a very condescending question in response to mine, and you're always going off on people for not using the search function if they dare to ask a question that's already been asked by someone else. People come to this forum for help, not to be chastised.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Dark Jedi:
I gotta feeling we will just have to wait till we get an official lolli release for our phones. Could be as simple some areas of the network hasn't been updated yet and the ROM uses a newer code to operate SMS.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] pastorbennett:
Thanks for the helpful reply. This is by far the best ROM for the M7, and I'll just deal with this issue by sending all my messages as MMS for the time being.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Dark Jedi:
If you have google voice it sends SMS just fine. Just another option to throw out there.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] disconnecktie:
When you wipe before you flash are you doing advanced wipes in twrp or just factory reset and then flashing? Maybe try advance wiping data,caches and system before you flash.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Dark Jedi:
I have done this 3 different Times and Nada
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] BranC85:
Yeah I have included the system partition in an advanced wipe every time. Santod seems to put that instruction in all of his roms so I just got into the habit of always doing it. In one of my flashes of this ROM I included storage by accident which is why I had to run the RUU anyway lol. Dumb mistake
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] disconnecktie:
OK was just curious. Sometimes leftover stuff can cause issues. Anyone try fastboot flashing the firmware again before flashing the ROM?
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Dark Jedi:
Been thinking of trying that.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] disconnecktie:
If you do I'm sure folks would like to find out if that works.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] BranC85:
Unfortunately I tried that one and it didn't work too... it's been a late last couple of nights
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Dark Jedi:
You know where that flashable zip that wipe your phone multiple times? Don't know if the one has one or was it just the rezound
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] disconnecktie:
Does SMS work you all of you in cm12? I know it is probably different as far as the ril is concerned.

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Haha I haven't used that since the droid eris days. Superwipe is what you're looking for but it would have to be made to work for the one wouldn't it.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Dark Jedi:
All other lollipop ROMs I ran on this phone SMS worked fine for me. This is the only one I have had issues with SMS.

Yeah superwipe was what I was thinking about and figured if one existed for our phone you would have known about it. Going to try multiple wipes and see if its something being stubborn might get it gone
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] disconnecktie:
Yeah that's cause all the others use a different ril. Cm has their own as do all the manufacturers usually. I've been wiping everything except internal storage in twrp and then factory resetting before flashing. I doubt that will make a difference though. Im pretty sure what Santod has mentioned about the networks is probably the root of the issue. The towers just don't jive well in some areas. Since cm is most likely using an ril that was mostly ported from KitKat it makes it work a little better for now.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Subie03x:
I just flashed this ROM and I'm having the same problem you guys are having. Somebody mentioned that changing the connection to 1x solves the problem, and that works for me. It's a pain having to do that everytime I'm texting somebody, but I like this ROM so much I can deal with it.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] pastorbennett:
What also works if, when composing a text with the stock messaging app, you click on menu and "Add subject." This will convert the message to MMS and will send just fine. Note that for this to work you must include something in the subject line, it cannot be blank. If you use this method you won't have to switch back and forth from 1x every time you want to send a text.

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Yeah, I tried that and no dice.

By the way, sorry for going off on you earlier today. When I sent that message I was sitting in the dentist's chair, had just gotten the Novocain and in the process the dentist hit the nerve, and I wasn't in a very good mood. Your initial reply to me had really rubbed me the wrong way when I shouldn't have let it bother me. Sorry again for being rude.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Subie03x:
Oh cool, that's easier than what I was doing. Thanks for the tip :)
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] disconnecktie:
Those of you with this issue. Under cellular networks does network mode show the global option? Also do you see no service under the LTE toggle in the notification drawer?
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] benihana81:
Under cellular networks I've got options for LTE (Recommended), 3G, 1X and global. It shows Verizon Wireless under signal strength in the notifications drawer both with cellular networks set to global and 1X
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] disconnecktie:
Hmm OK. Well I had that happen to me today and texts wouldn't work at all. I grabbed network mode from the play store and switched to lte/CDMA auto and it fixed it.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] benihana81:
Has anyone looked into SMSC in regards to this issue yet? It seems to be a common thread among all of the different devices/ROMs people have reported experiencing this problem on.

Using the *#*#4636#*#* dialer code, selecting phone information (I believe the network mode app brings you to this same screen) and scrolling down to the SMSC setting shows a blank entry for me, hitting update returns 'update error' and hitting refresh brings back a number that does not match the one used by Verizon, look up 'SMSC Updates' on the CyanogenMod wiki, I would post the link here but I don't have my 10 posts yet ;) . Entering the correct code and hitting update seems to set it, but it does not alleviate the 1 SMS issue and coming back to the screen shows a blank entry again under SMSC, it is my understanding that on a properly functioning phone the SMSC number should remain populated on that screen, so it does not appear to be saving the setting, at least on my phone. [MENTION=4310221]disconnecktie[/MENTION] does that entry remain populated on that screen on your phone? And does it match the number on the CyanogenMod wiki page for Verizon?

Anyone with more experience with this setting have any thoughts? Am I completely barking up the wrong tree here?
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] BranC85:
That is strange that those are the only options you have. Like benihana, my options are:

LTE (Recommended)

3G

1X

global

It's weird that 1x is the only one that works for SMS for those of us with this issue, but texting works fine for you and you don't even have that option. You didn't flash anything aside from the ROM after a full wipe? Did you install the firmware after the last wipe or something?
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] disconnecktie:
Using the network mode app from the play store I was able to get the correct options back. I thought maybe this was what was breaking SMS for people. You guys could check to see if putting your phone into LTE/CDMA auto in that app might help.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Dark Jedi:
I already tried this and still wouldn't work for me.I was due for a hiccup as never had an issue with any Rom since getting this phone. Just wish it wasn't this one lol
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] nullx:
Hey, was just fooling around with this *#*# thing and I think I fixed my messages..

all I did was set the preferred network type to unknown and I havent had a failed message since...

Can someone else try this too?

Thanks
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] disconnecktie:
Just a heads up to you that you can set the network mode to unknown in that app I mentioned as well. It may be easier for people who don't know the ## codes
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Dark Jedi:
Always use the thunderbolt lye on off app. Will try the unknown
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] BranC85:
That didn't work for me sadly. Is it still holding up for you?
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] nullx:
Yeah but i get random radio drops
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] BranC85:
Is it sporadically kicking you down to 3g? That's what its doing to me only without the benefit of SMS actually freaking working