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[Verizon HTC One (M8)] andybones:
It's rather confusing for sure.

Fear not though I won't give up!
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] jtommyj:
Andy one thing about the multirom that tells me you're making progress:

Before it would say "Your device isn't supported htuhl" or something similar.

Now it just says unknown. So it.may b looking for that htlvw or whatever.exactly it is.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] dragontology:
Not sure I can fill your shoes but I'll give it my best. I can mostly test when I'm off. One job I don't have time, the other is just weird. Weird things happen to electronics. Mostly, batteries drain super fast. It's weird. I get great signal so that's not it. But the days I'm home, yeah, I'll test the —— outta some Sense 7. I won't lie, I prefer GPE, mainly for speed and customizability, but when I want reliable GPS or camera you know where I want to be. So of course I rock MultiROM.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] jtommyj:
Yeah same here. We may not see the 5.1 GPE until kernel source is released. It's just a ton of work for one person to maintain a rom and a thread so you always run the risk of burnout.

That's why it's so important we all kick in as much as we can.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] xdadevelopers-user:
Unfortunately this "progress" is in the wrong direction. When MultiROM complained that htc_himauhl wasn't supported (in earlier version of FluentROM) you could modify the build.prop and change it to htc_m8wl and all was well. But, starting with 7.4 this no longer works.

I'm pretty sure that this is because something is wrong at the framework level.

There's an android system call that apps can make to get information about the device like "brand" and "device". When the information is unavailable this call returns the string "unknown". For some reason, on 7.4 that seems to be what's happening.

Direct queries to the build.prop using the command getprop DO return the correct data. So, it doesn't seem to be a problem with the build.prop file or the values in it.

I tried replacing the entire framework on 7.5-test2 with one from a different sense7 ROM and that fixed it. But really I'm no longer really running FluentROM. I'm now running some kinda Frankenrom hybrid mix. But, this tells me with a high degree of certainty that the problem lies somewhere in the framework. My guess is that it's in framework.jar since that's where the android code to get these values lives.

Messing with the framework file-by-file is really tough since most of the framework is interdependent. So, in most cases I can't simply swap out one framework.jar for another without causing MAJOR instability.

Sorry for the long read. I just want to be thorough in case it's helpful to others.

-xdadevelopers-user
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] lennie paz:
Andy, do you know of any way to import my Chrome bookmarks into the HTC browser?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] jtommyj:
I stand corrected. Now we know one thing....Andy get to work and fix that mutha !! j/k bud
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] andybones:
I am keeping v7.4 as is guys.

Only HTC sync and multirom don't work... ATM

If you need those two please use v7.2 or whichever was the last version that worked.

It doesn't make much sense for me to go backwards and release a ROM basically the same as v7.2

I know this is a pain guys and I apologize.

I have decided to hold off on the m9 as well.

I didn't figure in the amount for taxes so yes I could cover the $60 and preorder but I've already put down 200$ and Im honestly tapped out.

So if rumors are true the m9 will sell out and won't be able to get one for a few weeks. By then I should be able to save enough from my paychecks.

I do however have friends getting the m9 for sure and the hope is to get a full Verizon m9 system dump.

If this is case then I'll be basing v7.5 on that.

If not.. I'll be starting v7.5 somewhat from scratch.

Hoping to fix HTC sync and multirom. Although if the framework is the issues it'll have same issues as will be from the M9

I think we should reach out to multirom Dev and see when m9 support will come and HTC sync I'd imagine will support the M9 soon fixing the two issues on its own.

Thank you all for you support.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] jschill31:
Hi Andy,

First off I want to let you know that I have much respect for how active you have been on this thread... As an old-timer I know it can quickly consume a person, you have risen above and run a fair ship. As I get older I have less and less time to spend on XDA, it is refreshing to see a fairly clean thread.

With that being said I think some of the kinks will remain until we have a US release. There must be something in the code that is conflicting with identification, my gpodder login shows it as an unidentified device like other users have indicated. I too have noticed some strange things that seem to increase if you have multiple Google accounts. I have seen a few posts refering to login issues when trying to download from the "Themes" app. When I only had one Google id on the phone it worked fine (at least on first boot). As I have added the other two I need for my job things go south. As others have indicated it continues to ask for my login information. When I attempt to login I see it has populated the most recent Google id that was added...not my main one which is where my HTC account lives. After a few tries I notice that my HTC account is no longer listed under the "Accounts & Sync" page within the system settings. When I add it back and launch Themes it still stumbles and asks me to login again. I then created a HTC account for each of my Google ID's and none will let me download. I guess my question to the thread is anyone who only has one account loaded having issues downloading from themes?

Also for those who are having data issues...do not make any changes from the global settings. I lost data for over an hour while trying to figure out how to get MMS working on the Google Messanger app. Leave the APN's alone, they work as is. It is sad that Google does not keep up with these changes, they have one of the cleanest messaging apps out there.

I am going to revert back to my first-boot nandroid, there is always a chance that the mod pack is changing things up. The only 2 mods I added were no clock and back button kill.

Cheers
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] andybones:
Thank you very much for the very kind well thought out post!

The themes login is very strange along with the unknown device issue, it def does live within the framework somewhere as as soon as I moved from the m8 to m9 framework (v7.4) that's when all the issues flooded in.

Hopefully with m9 release tmw thing will start to look up.

As for themes with two accounts I font think that's the cause as I have 4 Google accounts and themes are working for me. It seems that when you first flash the ROM if you font go into themes and start setting up those are the ppl having issues, am I 100% sure? No, but a clean flash and checking themes seems to work but I hate having to suggest a clean flash.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Halorl:
It looks like pretty soon you won't have to worry about the m9 framework...

http://www.droid-life.com/2015/04/09/sounds-like-the-next-htc-one-m8-update-will-include-sense-7/#more-165210
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] xdadevelopers-user:
First, let me say I love this ROM. Thank you so much Andybones!

You may stop reading here if you don't care about HTC Sync or MultiROM manager. Otherwise... read on.

Waiting wont fix the problem. HTC Sync already supports the M9. See "supported devices" at http://www.htc.com/us/support/software/htc-sync-manager.aspx.

The problem isn't that the phone is being identified as an M9. It is not. The problem IS that the phone isn't being identified as anything at all. Somewhere in the framework, the calls to get the brand and model are failing and returning "unknown".

MultiROM manager has a JSON array that lists all the supported brands/models and "unknown/unknown" isn't one of them - nor should it ever be.

To properly address the problem one would need to understand why calls to get android.os.build.brand are returning "unknown" even though it's properly defined in the build.prop. And then correct it so that it returns "htc".

I'm not sure what other ROMs are based of the M9 (htc_himauhl) so I haven't been able to confirm that this issue exists across all M9 ports (maybe this is the only one?)

If you have access to an actual M9, check to see if System Info for Android properly identifies the brand and model in the BuildInfos section. It should show "htc" for Brand and "htc_himauhl" (or something similar) for Device.

I have confirmed that MultiROM DOES recognize the phone as an M8 when running FluentROM_7.5-test2 but ONLY if I swap out the framework files with an M7 based sense7 port.

Maybe this is helpful? Maybe not. Either way it's been fun for me to learn more about this and I wanted to share it in case someone else can benefit from it.

Thanks Andybones for giving me the opportunity to learn! You're the best.

-xdadevelopers-user
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] andybones:
I understand the unknown device you have said it now.. 3-4 times.. Thank you. :good:

It will be fixed but I am not going to spend time on it yet.. A m9 Verizon dump will come and those who really need these two things can use v7.2 in the meantime.

I'm well aware about where the issue lies and what framework file.

I however prefer working interruptions over HTC sync and multirom..

Until I get a dump - there is just no point in me spending time when a new base is coming.

Again thank you for your feedback.

Other sense 7 m8 Roms don't use m9 frameworks there for interruptions don't work and HTC sync does a.k.a. v7.2..

I'm very sorry but I'm just too worn out to waste time on this when m9 is coming tmw along with system dumps.

Your feedback has been very helpful and appreciated :cool:
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] xdadevelopers-user:
Just for kicks, I added "unknown" to the list of supported models in the M8 section and rebuilt MultiROM Manager. My rebuilt copy now opens without complaint on FluentROM_v7.4. This further confirms my theory about where the problem lies. Unfortunately I don't know how to fix it. The good news is that I know how to work around it.:)

I've attached it here if anyone else wants to use it. Since it is signed with my keys I suspect you will not be able to get updates from the Play Store - though I'm not entirely sure about that.

Let me know if any of you try it. It worked for me but standard disclaimers apply. ;)

-xdadevelopers-user
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] andybones:
Awesome stuff dude this is highly appreciated!
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] xdadevelopers-user:
Yeah, sorry 'bout that. I get excited when I'm able to figure stuff like this out. And I like to share. Maybe too much this time.

I totally agree with your approach. It's your ROM and you should focus on what will make your users happy.

Thanks for allowing me along for the ride.

-xdadevelopers-user
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] andybones:
Sorry if I came off rude my friend, wasn't my intention. As mentioned all your feedback and help is very highly appreciated.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] jtommyj:
I know that Captain Throwback was saying the dev of Multirom hangs out on IRC. I don't know what all you guys backgrounds are but I know CT was looking for a programmer I believe in the Multirom thread while he updates TWRP.

Andy, my apologies for the OT posts. One day though you'll have to try Multirom.

And of course thanks for all you do and all the other brilliant minds that kick in all the time.

And most of all for keeping this a drama free zone.

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PS- Andy not sure if you've seen this ?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=60005511
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] rhodyvik:
[MENTION=2586080]andybones[/MENTION] -- I went the lazy route and used an Xposed module to change my status bar icons, lol. I don't have the time currently to do much research into all of that. This is if you remember my post a few days ago.

I have experienced lag using Google Keyboard. I like it better than stock because I can continue to use the "enter" key to separate lines. I re-flashed the [MENTION=2967322]buckmarble[/MENTION] kernel (LolliSENSE 4-4-15) and wiped Dalvik and Cache. Now it's fast as before but the keyboard lags when typing. Any thoughts? Should I switch keyboards? I love Google Keyboard because the layout is more appealing and practical.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] andybones:
I don't use nor support xposed. Please clean flash.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] andybones:
I know of and have used multirom.. Thing is I only use one.. Mine.

And what exactly am I looking at in the s.ROM thread?

This will be my last post for a few days guys, I need a break...

Please keep the thread clean and on topic.

Thank you.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] rhodyvik:
Quick! Before you leave for a bit: does Xposed affect Google Keyboard? I'm running very smoothly now that I wiped dalvik.

But, what are the optimal MinFree settings? And the best scheduler for I/O control?

Thanks dude. I will clean flash...maybe. I have a lot invested into this ROM. It's now my primary...because it fast as hell. Is it bad to use Trickster and 3C at the same time but not for the same processes? I.E. I use trickster for read ahead, fsync, zram, frequency.

I use 3C for everything else. Let me know, please before you leave and I'll keep an eye on the thread if you want to keep it on topic and uncluttered with no bickering.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] andybones:
As I said I don't use xposed nor support it, so I'm not the person to ask, sorry.

Trickster and the other are fine to use together but please bring the other questions to Bucks kernel thread as he will be of more help.

Thanks guys, I'll be back in a few days.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] jtommyj:
It was actually the URL to one specific post but no sweat. I thought *yours* was the rom sun_dream gave you the OK to base yours off of and thought it was relevant. I must have misunderstood.Go take your break. Its too much to keep up a rom and a thread. Enjoy.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] andybones:
I'll take a closer look later. Sorry my brain is fried, I can't keep up guys. I can't keep responding.

Be good, enjoy, be happy and please everyone play nice while I'm gone.

Much love to all!
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] jschill31:
Hi all,

Finally had a chance to revert back to my first boot nandroid and it appears that the mod pack is what is causing the issue with the theme app. As long as I do not flash the mod pack I have no issues downloading any theme.

Have a good break Andy

Cheers
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] andybones:
Its not the mod pack. I'm using every mod except center clock and themes work fine...

Please remember just because it worked for you doesn't mean thats the fix.

This is a post that will make users not use the mod pack on false info...

I can't take a break guys when I have to fix posts..

I'm glad if it works for you.. I am.. But its not the cause. :cool:

..navbar color mod with theme...

.. And here's another mod with theme..
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] asianrage:
When you're using the Google Keyboard, make sure to TURN OFF the default spell checker that was meant for the HTC Keyboard. I can't guarantee that this WILL eliminate lag, but I can say that I've (always turn off the spell checker) yet to experience lag while using the Google Keyboard.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] x70xchallengerx:
Just thought I would chime in again about the data issues I was having.

My data would not work at all under any circumstance on 7.4, it would show the 3G icon but it wouldn't actually work at all, changing global to CDMA etc didn't change anything either.

Since then I flashed to 6.0 and data worked totally fine and I didn't have to RUU (thank Jesus)

However just for the hell of it I did a nandroid and clean flashed 7.5 test1 and my data works fine. Every maybe 1 in 50 texts will not send for a min then say the message about roaming but that's it. Works great otherwise, (so same as 7.2??) Thanks!
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] M9guy:
So your getting the roaming message during texting. There are a few others of us posted on that also I"am in Ohio another was in Ohio and another was in new york.

About the only known fix is to go back to either 7.0, 7.1, 7.2 or 7.3 as this international roaming during texting bug is only on 7.4 mine would do it twice in a row then after a few minutes later would be fine just doing this every so often, but when it does your texts wont go out for a few minutes.

Also on mine if I"am sending a text while I receive one at the same time my out going text will constantly fail no matter how many times you hit allow for it to re send. The only thing I can do at that point is delete the text I"am trying to send and give it a few seconds then send it as another text and it will send again this is a constant on mine.

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I forgot to ask when yours has the int roaming pop up during texting, do you have a verizon network extender ?

Asking because I do and it does this while on it, now I dont know if it will do it anywhere else because this is the only place I text basically.

So anyone else does it do this on a verizon network extender for you or is it without being on one ?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] VinBertinelli:
How's everybody's battery life with this ROM? I haven't been able to get through a full day since using any lollipop ROM.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] lennie paz:
I'm getting 6+ hours of screen on time. I don't go by total hours of battery life, I judge by screen on time. 6+ hours is amazing if you ask me.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] VinBertinelli:
That is amazing, did you do anything special to achieve that? I haven't gotten 3+ hours in about 5 months.

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I just took it off the charger and the battery is already on a quick decline :(
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] d1ez3:
I just started having a really strange issue. My colors on my screen are suddenly completed faded, like they are missing blue or something. I can't figure out the cause, it just happened when I turned the screen on. I can't take a screen shot because it will look normal. I don't think my LCD is broken, because when I reboot the HTC logo looks nice and green. Anyone ever see this issue before?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] lennie paz:
Nothing special. I am using the latest Elite kernel though. I don't know if that has anything to do with it.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Wylersalamanca:
I have same problem.. can you send me 7.5 test1 and 7.1 so I was looking for but it was erase

Thank you
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] xdadevelopers-user:
Judging battery life like this can be deceptive. While the phone is charging it is actually cycling between 95% and 100%. When it reaches 100% it stops charging until it drops back to around 95%. Then back to 100%. The important thing to note here is that IT WILL STILL REPORT 100% even while its discharging.

So, it is entirely possible that, while the phone is plugged in and charging you think it's at 100%. You then unplug it and it quickly appears to drop. But this is just reconciling the fact that it wasn't really at 100%.

If you want to measure the actual battery drain rate, make sure you are really starting at 100% or wait until the battery is at 95% or less.

There are some apps and widgets that will monitor the battery current over time. These really help illustrate the bouncing between 95 and 100 percent while on a charger.

-xdadevelopers-user
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] asianrage:
Can't turn on Phone anymore

I noticed that my phone was getting kinda warm in my pocket. I took it out, tried to turn the screen on, nothing. Tried to power it on. Nothing.

I connected it to my computer, and I get the USB driver failed to install(!) and a bunch of local disk popped up. I did some quick search and found something about missing firmware? WTF? and I might have to RUU? What?

It's not even charging (with the amber LED light ON). It had about 90% left this morning when I put it into my pocket....

Anyone?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] andybones:
Sounds like you need to run an RUU. Could be having issues with the device itself..

Doesn't sound like a ROM issue.

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As for battery life, I easily get 4-5 hours screen-on time each day.

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old downloads are always in the OP..

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=24686

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also fwiw guys, I went to play with the M9 today, and as much as I liked it, I can't justify spending $640 on it.

Great upgrade if coming from the M7..

so unless I get donated an M9 (in my dreams, lol), I'll be on the M8 until my upgrade next year in March.. (so basically until the M10, or whatever comes next year)

So you guys are stuck with me. :)
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] asianrage:
I didn't mean to imply that it was a ROM issue. But why did it happen though? I didn't do anything to wipe or mess with the device. The last thing I did was with using Bluetooth for audio.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] d08speed3:
Is the M9 much faster? Its Otca Core correct?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] andybones:
I know, and thank you for that, however. I didn't make the device my friend. I also don't think HTC could even answer this question..

S-OFF and ROMs come with disclaimers for a good reason.

Refurbs are needed for many who don't even root.. things happen.

It had some nice speed yea, but I wasn't there long.

I also don't have the specs memorized, I only know it has 3GB RAM compared to M8's 2GB
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] krazie1:
Hey andy how did you fix the Hotspot from the Dot Icon when connected users? Was it just a png file?

EDIT: Got it figured out, Thanks
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] asianrage:
So how can I RUU? Is the thread below what I need to read? Looks like it.

http://xdaforums.com/verizon-htc-on...zip-ruu-m8vzw-5-0-1-s-off-onlynewest-t3047103
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] andybones:
This isn't the place for RUU help.

Please go to the correct thread. (I think that is the one)

I'm sorry.

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I'm also trying to take a break from Android for just a day or two everyone, please keep thread clean and on-topic.

Thank You.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] asianrage:
Appreciate the help. Enjoy the time off.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Jpmoo:
One thing, as I had a similar issue not too long ago... You did try to hold down power, volume up, and volume down at the same time for 10 seconds or so to reboot the phone, right?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] andybones:
One last post.

v7.5 (no ETA!)

Wil be based off M9 Official Verizon base - 1.33.605.15 - thanks to dotatt for the system pull!
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] x70xchallengerx:
Sorry if off-topic but can anyone give me any pointers I can use to try and achieve better battery life? I don't think I've surpassed 3 hrs SOT in a very long time before I've had to charge again.

I use the built in kernel for this rom but no custom settings because that always seems to stunt my battery life and smoothness of the rom when I do so, I have xposed installed and amplify which limits wakelocks so that should be helping, I know facebook seems to be a common culprate and I will get rid if that really does help drastically but I'm just looking to see if some people using this rom have any info that would stand out and help me lol

Still fantastic rom though no complaints ;p the battery thing has been an issue for me on 95% of custom roms since the day I got this phone (release day [emoji14])
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] asianrage:
I would recommend that you use Greenify Pro. It's one of the best app I've ever bought.