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The new HTC ONE (M7)

3bs said:
Yep! I had a One for 2 days then got an S4 and now I want a One again! I'll probably keep the S4 in case the One doesn't work out again :p
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And I'll be in similar position by end of the week with an S4 again with my One... Seriously I think the good weather last two weeks has fecked our brains, were not used to it :D
 
andy2141 said:
Been debating on and off to try out the Google Play edition ROM, but I've never rooted/flashed an Android before. Think I've finally decided to man up and give it a go. Been watching plenty of youtube guides etc.

Correct me if I'm wrong but I think the general steps are:

1. Unlock bootloader at HTC Dev. This will apparently wipe everything.
2. Flash a custom recovery like clockwork.
3. Apply a su zip file to root it (do I actually need to do this or can I go GE without root? - Would like to continue to use SkyGo and the like if at all possible)
4. Apply the GE ROM from a trusted XDA thread.

At which point do I make my nandroid backup? I assume after putting the custom recovery on?

If I want to go back to stock again I believe I just apply the RUU file to revert back?

Sorry for the noob questions. Safer here than XDA and I'd rather not end up with a £400 paper weight :)
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The only way to do a nandroid will be with a custom recovery, so you are correct. The root will not stick through the GE RUU flash, so after you flash the GE RUU, you will have a device that looks like it just came from the google play store, except that you will have an unlocked bootloader, and s-off. This means that you will have the stock recovery and will not have root. If you want to go back to stock you need to flash the 1.44 hboot and relock your bootloader before you flash the RUU for your carrier. Also of note, if you are going to unlock your phone's sim, make sure you do that before flashing the GE RUU, I went back to stock for the sole purpose of unlocking my sim.
 
dudeidontcare said:
This video was very helpful for me in flashing my first custom ROM , as I did last night, obviously it won't answer all your questions but just thought I'd share.

Also I'm currently using Cyanogenmod 10.1, can anyone who's ran both the GE and Cyanogenmod tell me if there's a clear advantage to using one over the other? I know it's most likely just preference but just wondering if there's any main differences besides of course the GE being an official release.
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Thanks for that. Can't see your link though :)

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doot4runner said:
The only way to do a nandroid will be with a custom recovery, so you are correct. The root will not stick through the GE RUU flash, so after you flash the GE RUU, you will have a device that looks like it just came from the google play store, except that you will have an unlocked bootloader, and s-off. This means that you will have the stock recovery and will not have root. If you want to go back to stock you need to flash the 1.44 hboot and relock your bootloader before you flash the RUU for your carrier. Also of note, if you are going to unlock your phone's sim, make sure you do that before flashing the GE RUU, I went back to stock for the sole purpose of unlocking my sim.
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Thanks for that. I'm already sim unlocked and unbranded so don't need to worry about that.

The unrooted and GE RUU option is basically what I'm after. I thought the S-OFF thing was something extra I needed to do if I wanted but not a requirement as such, though reading more it sounds as though I need this if I want to go back to stock.

Again thanks for the help..
 
doot4runner said:
You are right about that. You would not want to try it without being comfortable with the terminal. I also had to search in multiple places to get all the correct information/files when I made sure that I could revert back to stock.
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I found it pretty easy via terminal using adb and fastboot I guess this was because most of the commands were readily available and I did the unlock and S-OFF via revone (was still on 4.1.2 at that stage).

The only "heart attack" I had was when I changed the MID and CID via the ENG hboot as I didn't fully read the destructions prior to starting and couldn't figure out how to get back to a normal hboot after making the changes :D

As to why, I also wanted the stock experience without the skin (even though Sense is minor compared to TW). Plus it gives me a chance to play with Android in the way Google intended it to be rather than with some manufacturers rendition. That is what I am after from my initial Android experience, if I get bored then I can move to either the stock ROM or other ROMs and have more of a play.
 
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onthecouchagain said:
Sounds really complicated.

HTC could just deliver the damn update already.
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Agreed. I eagerly await the day we get a one-click solution to flashing a different rom ( or even that modoco switch).

Wouldn't it be awesome if every Android phone had both stock and the OEM skin on board and you could choose between them at will? Every device would effectively be a Nexus - even if OEMs/carriers took their time with updates to their skins users could simply switch over to stock and be on the latest version. Google could finally achieve a level of update adoption comparable to iOS.

Please Google make this happen - role on KLP ;)
 
onthecouchagain said:
Sounds really complicated.

HTC could just deliver the damn update already.
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Yeah, agreed. I've done my fair share of unlocking/rooting/ROM flashing but considering the changes from 4.1.2 to 4.2.2 are minimal IMO, it's not worth the hassle, especially since I only use a Mac as well and there is generally far less info/options available.
 
A major flaw with the One that I don't hear many talk about is how damn low the audio volume is when you record a video. If you don't practically scream at the phone, you won't be able to hear anything.
 
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joshwithachance said:
A major flaw with the One that I don't hear many talk about is how damn low the audio volume is when you record a video. If you don't practically scream at the phone, you won't be able to hear anything.
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I haven't had that problem at all myself. I actually recorded some people singing Seanos and regailing stories at a traditional Irish Rambling House and it never struggled, everything came out surprisingly clear and crisp...
 
MacRumorUser said:
I haven't had that problem at all myself. I actually recorded some people singing Seanos and regailing stories at a traditional Irish Rambling House and it never struggled, everything came out surprisingly clear and crisp...
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On all three Ones I've tried out they've all had below average volume when it comes to video. (Compared to my Note 2 anyway)

BUT, it is very clear like you said.
 
maxosx said:
While anything is possible, I rather doubt HTC will refresh the One so soon. I bought mine upon release and it's been just great.

That said my personal favorite is still my Galaxy S4.
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HTC did this last year with the One X (released in April or May) and then the One X+ that was released around the holidays.
 
rockitdog said:
HTC did this last year with the One X (released in April or May) and then the One X+ that was released around the holidays.
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That's true, but with the financial situation slipping, who knows if they have the resources. I'd sure like to see a resurgence of HTC, a few years ago they were looking good and doing well in the Android space. It would be great to see them gain momentum, with a strong return to success.
 
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