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[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] 5m4r7ph0n36uru:
De-brand/convert to WWE using RUU.zip

[IMG="Guideline"]https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/765/32567527592_36bafaa846.jpg[/IMG]​

unlock Bootloader via HTCDev (THIS WILL FACTORY RESET YOUR DEVICE AN THUS DELETE ALL DATA!)

go to settings > about

tab Build Number as long until you get an onscreen message that developer options have been unlocked

go to setting > developer options and check OEM Unlock as well as USB Debugging

go to www.htcdev.com and follow the instructions given to unlock your device

flash TWRP custom recovery

download custom recovery at https://twrp.me

reboot to download mode

adb reboot download

flash recovery image

htc_fastboot flash recovery nameoftwrp.zip

boot to recovery

reboot to bootloader

reboot to recovery (ATTENTION: don’t allow TWRP to perform changes to system; load as read only)

perform a Nandroid of you current boot and system image (NOT system but system image as stated)

reboot to TWRP again, this time allowing changes to system

flash latest SuperSU beta by [MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION] that is to be found here

perform S-OFF

do a full reboot of your device

go to setting > security and enable unknown sources

download SunShine from http://theroot.ninja

install SunShine and let it run its tests

achieve a SunShine license,

choose S-OFF/locked when prompted and let it do the job

convert CID and MID

reboot to download mode

perform

htc_fastboot getvar all

and note down your original CID and MID

change CID

htc_fastboot oem writecid HTC__001

change mid

htc_fastboot oem writemid 2PS620000

flash WWE RUU to convert

rename RUU to 2PS6IMG.zip

copy 2PS6IMG.zip to root directory of SD card (currently 2.41.401.3)

reboot to download mode

press Power button to confirm flash of RUU

flash OTA Update via in-build OTA funcionality

* flash TWRP custom recovery

reboot to download mode

adb reboot download

flash recovery image

htc_fastboot flash recovery nameoftwrp.zip

reboot device

* only necessary if one wants to obtain root and have a custom recovery again.

[IMG="Downloads"]https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/529/31877367354_4278dbae6f_m.jpg[/IMG]​

2.41.401.4 RUU.zip: AFH
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] 5m4r7ph0n36uru:
[IMG="GUIDELINE"]https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/765/32567527592_36bafaa846.jpg[/IMG]​

unlock Bootloader via HTCDev (THIS WILL FACTORY RESET YOUR DEVICE AN THUS DELETE ALL DATA!)

go to settings > about

tab Build Number as long until you get an onscreen message that developer options have been unlocked

go to setting > developer options and check OEM Unlock as well as USB Debugging

go to www.htcdev.com and follow the instructions given to unlock your device

flash TWRP custom recovery

download custom recovery at [url]https://twrp.me[/URL]

reboot to download mode

adb reboot download

flash recovery image

htc_fastboot flash recovery nameoftwrp.zip

boot to recovery

reboot to bootloader

reboot to recovery (ATTENTION: don’t allow TWRP to perform changes to system; load as read only)

perform a Nandroid of you current boot and system image (NOT system but system image as stated)

reboot to TWRP again, this time allowing changes to system

flash latest SuperSU beta by [MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION] that is to be found here

perform S-OFF

do a full reboot of your device

go to setting > security and enable unknown sources

download SunShine from [url]http://theroot.ninja[/URL]

install SunShine and let it run its tests

achieve a SunShine license,

choose S-OFF/locked when prompted and let SunShine do the job

convert CID and MID

reboot to download mode

perform

htc_fastboot getvar all

and note down your original CID and MID

change CID

htc_fastboot oem writecid BS_US001

change mid

htc_fastboot oem writemid 2PS650000

flash US Unlocked RUU to convert

copy RUU.exe to desktop of you PC

connect the HTC 10 to PC via USB (prefferably USB 2.0)

run RUU.exe as administrator

flash available OTA Updates via in-build OTA funcionality

* flash TWRP custom recovery

reboot to download mode

adb reboot download

flash recovery image

htc_fastboot flash recovery nameoftwrp.zip

reboot device

* only necessary if one wants to obtain root and have a custom recovery again.

[IMG="Downloads"]https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/529/31877367354_4278dbae6f_m.jpg[/IMG]​

2.51.617.1 RUU.exe: htc.com
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] mlodykaras:
De-drand? ;)
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] 5m4r7ph0n36uru:
OP update.

Final download links are online.

Have fun!

HTCNerdYoda

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[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] FreydNot:
MIght be a good idea to make a note of your original CID and MID in case you ever want to go back.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] Cuffuffles:
If I get an unlocked device from Australia, is this the same as the European version? Alternatively, how would I got about finding out once I get it?
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] 5m4r7ph0n36uru:
Yeah that's right. Will add it to the OP as soon as I'm back from work. Thanks for the hint :)

You can boot to download mode and perform the command

htc_fastboot getvar all

to check which firmware you're on and which one is the CID and MID of your device. If help needed you can post your output here in thread (BUT delete your IMEI and serial no prior to posting it)

Regards

HTCNerdYoda

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[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] Spegeli:
Why not use SuperCID?

And as I know, change mid is not needed.

But with S-OFF we can Flash anyway every Firmware?!
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jump1ng:
If your CID doesn't match the firmware you need to change it to match or indeed use the SuperCID which allows you to flash any firmware.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] Nosferatu.:
awesome guide! Couple of simple questions...

I have a US model version 1.21 unlocked (so basically de-branded already). If I wanted to update the firmware to 1.30 could I just do this? Basically unlock, install TWRP, and then flash the 1.30 (pme_1.30....system_readonly) file correct?

I just wanted the firmware upgraded before I go to flash-ville with this phone.

So basically...

Unlock...install TWRP...boot in read only. Backup my current 1.21 setup completely. Flash 1.30. Firmware now up to date. Then flash ROM of my choice using directions provided in their respective thread. Does that sum it up?
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] alexp999:
From past experience with HTC devices if you have superCID then OTA doesn't work.

This guide is good for those who want to debrand but stay stock, to rid bloat and get updates quicker than carriers dragging their heels.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] 5m4r7ph0n36uru:
If you are on 1.21.401.x it is unlock, flash TWRP, backup, restore the 1.30.401.1 Nandroid, reboot to download, flash firmware.zip of 1.30.401.1 as provided in OP
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] jonathan3579:
Hopefully a similar guide will be produced for US carrier variants. :)
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] 5m4r7ph0n36uru:
Thanks mate for your compliment.

Assuming the correct and fitting backup and firmware are available this guide could surely be used on an US variant of the 10.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] Cuffuffles:
MID was the same as what I needed to change it to in the OP anyway, CID was 039. I was on the 1.2-blah FW. All worked without hassle, so I can officially confirm that the HTC 10 from Australia is compatible with this process.

Not sure if this was known/assumed, but [MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION] , SunShine worked without hassle as well, except the corruption of data, obviously.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] 5m4r7ph0n36uru:
Thanks for your information.

I guess I should add a list of CID/MID for which the method is confirmed working.

Regards
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] dragon-tmd:
And in case you wan't to keep your warranty: it is better to backup your old (carrier based) firmware!

Also good before selling your HTC 10 (which you will in a few months) :D
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] 5m4r7ph0n36uru:
Why should I sell it in a few months?
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] clemel:
Will this work on the Verizon HTC 10 that has s-off and bootloader is unlocked?
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] 5m4r7ph0n36uru:
Can't tell you for sure, as I don't got a Verizon Device fit testing. But it should work the same way, yes.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] adrs168:
ITs RUU applicable with Sprint HTC 10?

Wondering which MID & CID for used it.

Thanks
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] 5m4r7ph0n36uru:
What exactly do you mean by this.

The only thing I wouldn't recommend is to perform a debranding from a CDMA to GSM and vice versa. Debranding a carrier branded GSM to free GSM, or carrier branded CDMA to free CDMA is no problem at all, as the radios needed at kept intact. My tutorial should definitely work for all branded GSM devices, such as Vodafone, o2, and so on. In the later case you can make use of the international MID/CID as given in OP/Thread title.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] adrs168:
Thanks...Yes my Sprint has flash RUU Asia Australia but cant detect my local SIM card..

Its safe to flash RUU verizon to my sprint htc 10?

Thanks
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] 5m4r7ph0n36uru:
I would try to find Sprint RUU instead or at least an appropriate Sprint Firmware and Android to Flash and get it up working again in the first place. Verizon and Sprint are different.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlackKnight23:
Following, about to do this to Tmobile HTC 10. How can i be sure to receive OTA and not break that?
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] 5m4r7ph0n36uru:
Just Take care to follow this guide step by step. Would use the RUU method to be sure everything is gonna work as expected.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] teacherhh:
Hi! There is a new RUU version on AFH https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24686681827312455 may I use this?

Gesendet von meinem HTC 10 mit Tapatalk

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One more question: will sunshine 3.4.7 still corrupt my data partion?

Gesendet von meinem HTC 10 mit Tapatalk

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Sorry... One more... Will I get ota updates when I flash twrp right at the end? Or should I stop after flashing RUU?

Gesendet von meinem HTC 10 mit Tapatalk
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] 5m4r7ph0n36uru:
Yes you can use this RUU, and will he able to receive OTA updates thereafter. As you're going to flash the RUU after performing the S-OFF, data will be wiped by RUU. So you don't need to do this prio to flashing the RUU.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] teacherhh:
Thanks for the answer! One question was, if I will still get updates after I finaly flashed twrp, right at the end of your description.....

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At this step: "reboot to TWRP again, this time allowing changes to system" my twrp didn't ask me again if I want to allow changes....
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] 5m4r7ph0n36uru:
Regarding your first question: yes in principle it is possible. You can check the FAQ of the TWRP thread for the answer as well as a short how to.

The second question is simple. You might have checked the never ask again box, during first time. But you will also be able find the option, going to MOUNT in TWRP, and there check the box to mount system r/w.

Edit: corrected a misleading typo.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] nitramus:
Before I change cid i need to know something. What is the best cid to use to get the fast updates and do I also have to change mid?
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] 5m4r7ph0n36uru:
If you want to debranding to WWE and your MID is different from the one given in thread title, then yes you got to change it as well. This I've given this step in my manuals.

On a WWE device there is no such thing as a best CID. Sometimes HTC__001 is getting OTAs first, another time HTC__J15 - both are WWE CIDs. So you're good to go with the ones given in OP.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] rcgoodall93:
I used this guide to convert my T-Mobile model to a US Unlocked model. Thanks!!

Can I do S-On now that I have converted and did everything needed or will I need to leave it S-Off?
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] 5m4r7ph0n36uru:
Thanks for your feedback mate.

Would stay S-OFF until the next OTA hits, just to check if everything is in order. Then you'd go Locked/S-ON.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] pupochek:
Did this network unlock your tmobile phone or were you unlocked before?
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] rcgoodall93:
To be honest, I'm not sure if it unlocked it. I don't have a sim with another carrier to find out but it does have more options under Mobile Network settings for setting other carriers. It was still locked from T-Mobile when I did this. I will see if I have any co-workers with a different sim like ATT and get back to you. I believe it is as the RUU tool updated the radio so it should maybe possibly lol
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] pupochek:
To answer my own question - it (flashing an unlocked RUU, setting SuperCID, or any other manipulation) doesn't network unlock the device.Those sneaky T-Mobile bastards :)
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] Battlehammer:
Hi, great guide :good:, i'm kind of new to Android HTC world (had an HTC m8 WP). So my question is: Can i use this process or is it possible to convert an European HTC 10 into US? Already followed some guides here to get unlocked bootloader and S-OFF.

I'm looking to get LTE band 4 working on my phone.

Thanks in advance.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] 5m4r7ph0n36uru:
Would be the same process to convert a european 10 into a US version. You just need an appropriate RUU for the US unlocked edition. It can be found on the stock ROM'Nackips and RUU thread in this forum. In contrast to the CID/MID given here, you'd need to change it to the US combination, which is also to be found in above mentioned thread.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] Battlehammer:
Great, thank you. :good:
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] INDIAN-MAfIA:
Will changing from EU to USA get him his band 4 unlocked? Because last time I checked, that was not the case.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] 5m4r7ph0n36uru:
Welcome

Band 4 should be a part of the US radio. It should work, burnt I'm not sure as I'm in Europe and thus never tested it.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] KOAO:
Does anyone have the CID/MID for the American HTC.com HTC 10? I didnt know about the "htc_fastboot getvar all" command. Thanks
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] nitramus:
I believe it is bs_us001 have a look at the ruu thread
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] davemckelvey:
Thanks heaps for the original post! Helped me out a lot.

I'm posting this for anyone who bought the Australian Telstra HTC 10 variant (I bought this in New Zealand as none of our carriers import the HTC which really sucks).

The phone comes already with S-off and the bootloader unlocked! My guess is that telstra's ROM is their own custom one and all is a bit strange! The mid number for the handset is already what the OP recommends we change it to, and the CID is the super CID 11111111...

My issue is that I was unable to update with any OTA updates as I would get the error "this version of android is modified..." and the system wouldn't update. I had attempted flashing the phone with an official HTC RUU after enabling all developer features and android would never upgrade (i would get an error on the install), the installation would cease and I would have to reboot. Nothing in the system was ever modified at all. I was stuck on version .21 I think!

I followed the post to the letter. First I re-locked the bootloader using fastboot, i don't know if this is necessary but did it anyway. I got my unlock code, flashed the code and TWRP and then flashed using the zip stock firmware from recovery the link and a big thanks for that too. I didnt need to do steps 5 and 6 as had no need for sunshine and super SU). I did change the CID as wanted to be compatible with the WWE version.

It installed fine, and I have since got all three available software updates from .53, .8 and to .9 in succession after restarting.

So a huge thank you again! And for all those in New Zealand/Australia who want to de-brand their Telstra Variant follow the post to the letter (except steps 5 and 6). To check the variant use the fastboot command "fastboot getvar all" and you should see the cid and mid numbers I outlined before, and from the download screen you should see the phone already has S-off and is unlocked.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] 5m4r7ph0n36uru:
Thanks for bringing this up mate. I'm quiet confused about the fact, that a device comes with SuperCID. Are you sure you didn't by a used or refurbished one in the first place. No HTC device gets delivered with the CID changed to SuperCID, at least as far as I know.

At least SuperCID might have been the inability to take OTA in the first way, as this has changed some time ago. Since this time being, OTA updates are only possible withe the correct combination of CID and MID, and SuperCID is no longer a valid CID to take OTAs.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] chrisully:
Thanks this guide was helpful. I have not done this since my m8 and forgot the process. Much appreciated
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] 5m4r7ph0n36uru:
You're welcome mate!
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] joeldroid:
Australian Vodafone HTC 10 to WWE

Thanks for the superb well written tutorial. Also thanks for the links.

I was able to convert my

Vodafone Australian HTC 10 to WWE.

I used the RUU method and I'm able to get all OTA.

Keep up the good work.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] 5m4r7ph0n36uru:
OP Update - RUU 1.90.401.5; OTA 1.95.401.3 added!

Just updated the OP.

major updates of post #3; RUU 1.90.401.5 and OTA 1.95.401.3 added!

minor updates of post #2

minor updates of post #1; personal links revisioned
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] Tikerz:
Has anyone done this to a Sprint HTC 10?
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] 5m4r7ph0n36uru:
Not as far as I'm aware of.

The major problem is that Sprint and Verizon are using CDMA to transmit their signals, while all others (WWE included) use GSM. If you'd be able to convert in the first step, you sure wouldn't be able to use the phone within a Sprint and/or Verizon network any longer.

You could try as long as you got an appropriate Sprint RUU at hand to revert back if need be.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] :
You can probably look into converting to the US Unlocked version as it does have PRL settings in it.

Converting is the same method but with different CID/MID
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] Tikerz:
Is the US Unlocked version PMEUHL? I've managed to flash the latest PMEWL firmware 1.96 and preserve the Sprint radio by removing the radio image from the firmware zip. I'm on AT&T and can SIM unlock the Sprint radio using the NV method. When I tried flash the entire PMEWL firmware package I got no signal. I wonder if I can flash the PMEUHL firmware and unlock the radio the same way to get off the Sprint radio.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] :
That I'm not sure about bud. Sorry.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] adrs168:
Hi

Can Sprint model with S off & super CID do flash european firmware?

Just to enable LTE on my Sprint

Thanks
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jump1ng:
With Super CID you can flash any firmware, however not sure if Europan firmware is a good option for your phone. As I'm not US based not sure how you get it to work but have seen posts talking about a generic US firmware that people flash but again not sure if that will help you out in this case.

Sorry can't help you out much.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] wegwolv:
Thanks for the Guide, very well written.

I have an HTC 10 from Drei (Three) Austria. I'd really like to remove those Carrier Apps (although they can be deactivated).

This Carrier sells the phones unlocked and without a custom Boot Animation.

Should I Risk it nevertheless and debrand the HTC 10? Would it make the phone 100% as if I'd bought the Free Version?

Thanks in advance!!
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] 5m4r7ph0n36uru:
Yes if you'd follow the procedure you'll result in an absolutely stock HTC 10, as HTC is selling it in forms of its WWE version. On Drei I'm quite sure that it'll work, as it is a european, and thus a GSM carrier.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] GermanGuy:
I might be able to get a Verizon branded HTC 10 but i want to use it on US t-mobile. I want to completely debrand it. Any problems converting it to WWE or should I try to convert it to US unlocked version?
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] 5m4r7ph0n36uru:
Indeed converting this special handset is kind of tricky and risky. Verizon and Sprint are using CDMA instead of GSM. At the current state you thus can't use it within a GSM-based T-Mobile network at all, as the radio and many more things are quite different on a CDMA phone than they are on a GSM. ytou couldn't use on Sprint as well in its current state.

I'd recommend not to by a CDMA phone at all if you want to use it on a GSM network. It'd be interesting if a conversion is possible. Would be really nice to know. But be warned and make sure you got an appropriate RUU for your device at hand.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] Tarima:
I've debranded my Verizon 10 to U.S Unlocked and using it on a GSM network.

Check out this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/verizon-htc-10/help/verizon-htc-10-to-t-mobile-t3475539

The jist of it is that you can convert to U.S Unlocked, but that you shouldn't flash anything other than that on a Verizon phone (as per the warning given by jcase in the thread I linked)

The procedure was very easy, you can follow the instructions in this thread except you won't need to unlock bootloader, as s-off will let you do everything you need to on the current Verizon software. From what I understand this is possible with the current Verizon software, but starting from the next one getting S-off might become more difficult.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] dastinger:
Is it possible to convert a European Unlocked HTC 10 to US Unlocked? Will everything work?

Is it worth it? I'm not sure if updates for the International version come out as fast as on US phones.

Also, is it possible to get back to original branding in case I ever need it?
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] 5m4r7ph0n36uru:
Yes it is possible, as they are both GSM phones. Thus you could do it. Most of the time WWE is not far behind US unlocked, if it comes to updates, as they don't need to be bloated by carrier specific apps. The other time WWE comes first. Not a big difference but - at least as far as I remember - a little bit different radios.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] dastinger:
I see. Thanks for your answer. I guess I'll leave it be for the time being then. If WWE gets too far behind in updates, I'll think about it.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] carrilloevo:
Anybody knows what do I need to convert my phone to us unlocked? Any help is greatly appreciated, I have a sprint phone and it's already unlocked... I'm looking g to use it with tmobile service
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] 5m4r7ph0n36uru:
Sprint is - in contrast to Verizon - even more different to GSM phones. This I'm sorry to say so, but due to another branch it is build from, no it currently can't be converted to a GSM variant. This included US unlocked of course.
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] carrilloevo:
I'm using it on t-mobile right know

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It's just that once in a while my phone reboots and sometimes I lose the signal and have to set up the apn again
[HTC 10 Guides, News, & Discussion] 5m4r7ph0n36uru:
As I already said, the only CDMA phones that can be fully converted , and will work after it, are the Verizon variants, as [MENTION=3862046]Tarima[/MENTION] stated some posts above. Sprint is differing in such a way, that it can't be converted properly. I'd guess this is what's causing those reboots.