HTC One [Megathread]

beno619 · 25-10-2014 05:42PM

Sofiztikated wrote: »

This might sound like an awful noob thing to ask, but here goes.

I've had my M7 since last year. She's recently getting laggy and whatnot.

Should I do a factory reset, to get rid of all the app, update, app, update, app bloat? Would I gain much back? I mean, is there a lot of unused, unneeded crap from apps that have been since updated a billion times?

I've found with most devices once you only have only 4gb of internal storage space left things start to get hairy. Shortcomings of the nand used for internal storage. Try freeing 2 or 3gb and see if things improve.

25-10-2014 08:02PM

Sofiztikated wrote: »

This might sound like an awful noob thing to ask, but here goes.

I've had my M7 since last year. She's recently getting laggy and whatnot.

Should I do a factory reset, to get rid of all the app, update, app, update, app bloat? Would I gain much back? I mean, is there a lot of unused, unneeded crap from apps that have been since updated a billion times?

I had a similar issue. Did a factory reset, restored the stuff I really wanted and phone has been great since.

beardo81 · 25-10-2014 08:49PM

nedd wrote: »

in my experience the Nexus phones will get Lollipop at launch but HTC won't have it for weeks/months.

A GPE phone is treated pretty much the same as a Nexus in terms of updates, 4.4.3 and 4.4.4 dropped for me before my Nexus 4 on both releases. Its not really the same as a ROM install, its converting the phone over to a real Play Edition.

mobby · 03-11-2014 11:26AM

mobby wrote:

Yes, I have had that issue, HTC tell me to drop it into crowd call SBE in Rathcoole, Co Dublin, Who then send it to HTC UK for Repair. Could take two weeks. ï¿¼

Got my phone back from HTC this morning. took almost 3 weeks, but they have sent me a brand new M8 as replacement so happy out. only little problem is have to get nano sim.

beno619 · 03-11-2014 12:24PM

mobby wrote: »

Got my phone back from HTC this morning. took almost 3 weeks, but they have sent me a brand new M8 as replacement so happy out. only little problem is have to get nano sim.

As a replacement for an M7 ?

mobby · 03-11-2014 07:22PM

yep the M7 had purple camera issue didn't think they would replace with upgrade just maybe a repair.

Keano · 03-11-2014 08:36PM

How old was your M7?

beno619 · 03-11-2014 08:40PM

mobby wrote:

yep the M7 had purple camera issue didn't think they would replace with upgrade just maybe a repair.

Great I have the pick camera issue as well but was ignoring it,may chance my arm now.

mobby · 03-11-2014 08:42PM

Purchased from Amazon Sim unlocked about June 2013.

Keano · 03-11-2014 10:05PM

Did you email them about the problem first or what was the process?

mobby · 03-11-2014 11:08PM

Keano A Legend wrote: »

Did you email them about the problem first or what was the process?

No rang HTC (‎1 800 995 482) Ireland support number. told to drop phone into SBE in Rathcoole Co Dublin. were it would be sent to UK for repairs, was a bit annoyed it was taking so long but well pleased when the M8 arrived at the door today :-)
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04-11-2014 12:08AM

Darn it! Why can't I have a purple haze on my phone.

04-11-2014 01:19AM

For all of us with SIM free handsets, the clock started ticking today. Android 5.0 will be available within 90 days.

Source: #htcadvantage on Twitter.

Mr. TTime · 04-11-2014 08:59AM

Deleted User wrote: »

For all of us with SIM free handsets, the clock started ticking today. Android 5.0 will be available within 90 days.
Source: #htcadvantage on Twitter.

Great news although my M7 is slowly dying and might not have it in 90 days time. Deleted all photos off phone yesterday (almost 3,000) and things seem to have picked up again. One or two performance issues still noticeable though

04-11-2014 09:22AM

Mr. TTime wrote: »

Great news although my M7 is slowly dying and might not have it in 90 days time. Deleted all photos off phone yesterday (almost 3,000) and things seem to have picked up again. One or two performance issues still noticeable though

Have you considered a factory reset, it can give it a new lease of life.

dulpit · 04-11-2014 10:13AM

Deleted User wrote: »

For all of us with SIM free handsets, the clock started ticking today. Android 5.0 will be available within 90 days.
Source: #htcadvantage on Twitter.

I'm waiting for Lollipop for the GPE - I assume it'll be soon?

irishbuzz · 04-11-2014 11:15AM

My M7 is currently bootloader unlocked, S-Off-ed and has a custom Rom installed (ViperOne).

If I want to send it back to HTC for the purple haze issue would I need to revert all of these?

Mr Velo · 04-11-2014 11:44AM

irishbuzz wrote: »

My M7 is currently bootloader unlocked, S-Off-ed and has a custom Rom installed (ViperOne).

If I want to send it back to HTC for the purple haze issue would I need to revert all of these?

I think that would be a definite YES.

04-11-2014 12:48PM

irishbuzz wrote: »

My M7 is currently bootloader unlocked, S-Off-ed and has a custom Rom installed (ViperOne).

If I want to send it back to HTC for the purple haze issue would I need to revert all of these?

Mr Velo wrote: »

I think that would be a definite YES.

Probably worth restoring to stock, but to be honest this is an issue which HTC have openly identified, and custom ROM wouldn't affect it since it's a hardware issue.

04-11-2014 01:29PM

Basil3 wrote: »

Probably worth restoring to stock, but to be honest this is an issue which HTC have openly identified, and custom ROM wouldn't affect it since it's a hardware issue.

This is very true, however you don't want to give the repair centre any remote excuse not to repair or replace the phone. Therefore best to revert to stock as mentioned.

Mr. TTime · 04-11-2014 02:19PM

Deleted User wrote: »

Have you considered a factory reset, it can give it a new lease of life.

I've considered it alright (backed up everything including SMS history a few days ago) and gonna give it a go over the weekend. Try to do all these kind of things at work but pretty busy this week (I am my own boss

)

Thanks for the tip though

irishbuzz · 06-11-2014 01:40PM

Basil3 wrote: »

irishbuzz wrote: »

My M7 is currently bootloader unlocked, S-Off-ed and has a custom Rom installed (ViperOne).

If I want to send it back to HTC for the purple haze issue would I need to revert all of these?

Probably worth restoring to stock, but to be honest this is an issue which HTC have openly identified, and custom ROM wouldn't affect it since it's a hardware issue.

Appreciate the replies folks. I kinda figured I'd have to do it. Can't give them any excuse.

I should also have mentioned that I also switched to super CID. I assume I will also need to reset this. Does anyone happen to know what the original meteor CID is?

I have found some instructions online for reverting the various bits but I know that a particular order probably has to be followed to complete the process.

Does anyone know what order I should complete the steps in?

Downgrade firmware and hboot
Revert Super CID to original
Revert S-OFF to S-ON
Flash stock RUU
Lock the bootloader

BTW My apologies for the non-rooters out there for filling the thread with techy jargon

irishbuzz · 06-11-2014 01:51PM

irishbuzz wrote: »

I should also have mentioned that I also switched to super CID. I assume I will also need to reset this. Does anyone happen to know what the original meteor CID is?

Actually I'm pretty sure since my M7 was an early model it came with cid: HTC__001

MOH · 06-11-2014 04:28PM

irishbuzz wrote: »

Actually I'm pretty sure since my M7 was an early model it came with cid: HTC_001

That was my Meteor M7 CID anyway

rolexeagle1 · 13-11-2014 05:32PM

HTC reset itself over the weekend..... no back up, anyway to get my contacts back?

13-11-2014 05:34PM

srumball wrote: »

HTC reset itself over the weekend..... no back up, anyway to get my contacts back?

Errrrr......you're on an Android. All of contacts should be synced to Google....

rolexeagle1 · 13-11-2014 05:45PM

Basil3 wrote: »

Errrrr......you're on an Android. All of contacts should be synced to Google....

They should be, but for some reason I cannot locate them.... where do I find them?

I have signed back in with my google account

13-11-2014 07:03PM

srumball wrote: »

They should be, but for some reason I cannot locate them.... where do I find them?

I have signed back in with my google account

they should be there....that's assuming you synced them in the first place (which i hope you did!)

if google have them, then you can check by logging into your gmail account on a pc. in the top left where it says gmail, there's a dropdown where you can switch to contacts.

alternatively, on your phone, if you've logged in to your google account, then make sure that contacts is ticked in settings > accounts and sync > google > youraccount@gmail.com

dulpit · 13-11-2014 08:01PM

Any word on lollipop for the GPE M7? I see that it's now going to Nexus owners, I assume it won't be much longer until we get it?

13-11-2014 08:06PM

dulpit wrote: »

Any word on lollipop for the GPE M7? I see that it's now going to Nexus owners, I assume it won't be much longer until we get it?

HTC states you will receive lollipop on SIM free HTC One devices within 90 days of its release. Expect it in January sometime.
If you are locked to an operator, it could be much longer.

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