why the HK M8?

[RRHMJ23]

Why would HTC/HK release a whole new phone instead of giving the original M8 update ?

 

[B0WIE]

Marketing.

 

[jd914]

hardware is identical. I'm sure there will be a hack in the near future to get HK features for everyone else.

 

[Skyway]

hardware is identical. I'm sure there will be a hack in the near future to get HK features for everyone else.

There already is for all Sprint versions. You can download the Rom that unlocks these software enhancements

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[mchockeyvette27]

hardware is identical. I'm sure there will be a hack in the near future to get HK features for everyone else.

There is already. Search XDA for it. It's there.

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[RRHMJ23]

I would use the roms but I don't know what to do with them or how to install them

There is already. Search XDA for it. It's there.

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I would use the roms but I don't know what to do with them or how to install them

There is already. Search XDA for it. It's there.

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[Skyway]

I would use the roms but I don't know what to do with them or how to install them

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I would use the roms but I don't know what to do with them or how to install them

You have to be rooted and running a custom recovery in order to flash them.

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[Quis89]

Are any of them actually working or doing anything noticeable? From what I read on xda changing the xml file didn't offer any noticeable changes.

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[kbp08tls]

Are any of them actually working or doing anything noticeable? From what I read on xda changing the xml file didn't offer any noticeable changes.

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Just changing the default.xml file in the stock ROM will enable the menu settings, but will not enable the actual equalizers, because the necessary files are not included in the stock kernel. You have to flash the HK ROM and kernel to enable everything on a non-HK phone. And reports are that the settings do make a difference.

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[B0WIE]

Are any of them actually working or doing anything noticeable? From what I read on xda changing the xml file didn't offer any noticeable changes.

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Based on what it says it does, it's likely trying to filling in information that is lost in compression. That's not something that is going to be night and day, or necessarily even be an improvement depending on the quality of the music you're listening to. If it has other aspects to it, like fixed equalization a la Beats and Boomsound, then a lot of people won't like it because the idea of a universal EQ setting for all music is flawed.

 

[RRHMJ23]

I contacted my local Sprint store about the HK M8 availability and they told me next week. I asked them if there would be a actual ota update to bring these features to the OG m8 and they said they will have a HTC rep in the Store next week and will ask them. To call back n a week. So hopefully we will get Good News

 

[jd914]

I contacted my local Sprint store about the HK M8 availability and they told me next week. I asked them if there would be a actual ota update to bring these features to the OG m8 and they said they will have a HTC rep in the Store next week and will ask them. To call back n a week. So hopefully we will get Good News

It's highly doubtful you'll get an OTA to enable HK audio. The rep just either didn't know (as they usually don't) or was just giving you an answer to pacify you. Don't hold your breath on an OTA for HK audio because it's highly unlikely.

 

[chazglenn3]

I wouldn't count on it. I will sell mine and buy the HK edition mostly for the color scheme.

 

[RRHMJ23]

I wonder if they will Let u trade the OG M8 for the new one

I wouldn't count on it. I will sell mine and buy the HK edition mostly for the color scheme.

 

[bembol]

Honestly, I don't like what hTc (and Samsung) is doing.

I know technology moves fast this is ridiculous , weeks after releasing their flagship we get this HK and soon apparently more color options.

 

[B0WIE]

Honestly, I don't like what hTc (and Samsung) is doing.

I know technology moves fast this is ridiculous , weeks after releasing their flagship we get this HK and soon apparently more color options.

Why? This isn't really an improvement or upgrade and, naturally, they're going to do more colors later on to keep interest up.

 

[coronaboy10]

Honestly, I don't like what hTc (and Samsung) is doing.

I know technology moves fast this is ridiculous , weeks after releasing their flagship we get this HK and soon apparently more color options.

You can have it too. Fully Working Harman / Kardon "conversion" for all HTC ONE M8 variants! - May 05 - xda-developers

 

[NEXUS_HTC_PS]

I've downloaded and flashed this via TWRP. It seems to replace BoomSound. The compression is a little better. Not much else. I'll keep though.

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[ChrisGonzales90]

It's highly doubtful you'll get an OTA to enable HK audio. The rep just either didn't know (as they usually don't) or was just giving you an answer to pacify you. Don't hold your breath on an OTA for HK audio because it's highly unlikely.

we'll see. the tech is already there on the phones.

 

[RRHMJ23]

is it hard to do those roms and hacks in order to obtain the HK features. I'm not good with that stuff

I've downloaded and flashed this via TWRP. It seems to replace BoomSound. The compression is a little better. Not much else. I'll keep though.

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