yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] mswlogo:
That's good to know.

Do you know if the red text removed version of hboot removes that is S-Off and Unlocked as well?

For warranty returns I usually run RUU. Which removes red text anyway. All that's left is the lock status in hboot that needs to be hidden.

I'd never try to return a phone in a rooted state. So just getting rid of "red text" doesn't seem all that useful, unless I'm missing something.
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] OMJ:
no it doesn't...it removes the red text only
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] atu567:
I tried using the .exe RUU to upgrade from 2.6 to 2.11.651.19, but after booting to bootloader and transferring the file, my phone "disconnected" from my computer and caused an error. This keeps happening every time I try using the .exe RUU. I've used RUU on my HTC One M7 with no issues, but for some reason this keeps freezing and disconnecting. It had wiped my ROM and recovery, but thankfully I was able to flash TWRP 2.8.7.0, and reinstalled LeeDroid. However, my phone is now deactivated, and I can't call/get text messages. I tried using my backup (ViperOne 3.5.0), and even then my phone is deactivated. Is my SIM card locked? At this point I really just want to RUU and reset my phone to stock. Any advice?
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] OMJ:
just to confirm...u have the Sprint M9 right?

what do u mean by transferring the file? are u transferring a file or are u saying the during one of the RUU steps?
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] Aldo101t:
you need to be in download mode, also.
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] atu567:
I'm going to copy the RUU.zip onto my sd card and flash that in download mode, see if that works.

Yeah I'm Sprint M9.

It happens during one of the RUU steps
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] Aldo101t:
Is it 32g or smaller? SDHC card. SDXC won't pick up the zip
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] mswlogo:
It can help, but I rarely ever have to do that. RUU will put it in download mode for you.
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] Aldo101t:
Depends which method you use.
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] mswlogo:
Of course, but he was implying it started ok on the PC and then disconnected from the PC.
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] atu567:
Strange, now my SD card isn't functioning properly (64 gb). I can access files in my file manager app and listen to music, but when downloading files from chrome I get a "No SD Card" pop up. Also, I can't transfer files to my SD card via a usb cable because it constantly says my "device has unexpectedly stopped responding."

So at the moment my phone is functional, but calling/getting calls/messaging/play store aren't working. :(
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] Aldo101t:
what did you flash the ruu.whast are you trying to transfer, the 0PJAIMG you will have to ser you usb connection to disk drive to transfer it to sdcard. but if you are using a 64g cardv it won't work.
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] atu567:
I'm trying to transfer the RUU.zip, calling it 0PJAIMG.zip to my sd card. Why can't my 64 gb card work?
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] Aldo101t:
because it's not SDHC, IT'S SDXC Didn't you read my post on below 32g. anything above 32g is sdxc
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] benny3:
Use this to format the card to fat32 and it will work just fine
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] tornillo:
tnks budy . work for my..
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] Evo3dUser:
I am s-on, unlocked. I was able to flash the zip through sd card to .19 from .11 using the full firmware zip file but I am not able to boot to recovery. Doesn't the full firmware zip include recovery? When I try to flash recovery it says FAILED (remote: cannot flash this partition in s-on state). Can you please let me know what am I doing wrong and what do you mean by "S-On firmware updates methods are OTA or RUU up to current and re-unlock/root and start over". Can you please explain these steps. Also, how do I get s-off without sunshine? Thanks
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] Evo3dUser:
Never mind the above post. I was able to upgrade to .19 AND flash recovery and gain root using the following method as mentioned in first post even though I was and still am s-on and unlocked:

"Flash Firmware via fastboot, no ext sd card needed...

-rename firmware to firmware.zip

-copy firmware.zip to your sdk folder

-boot into bootloader or download mode

-plug in usb

-select fastboot option (screen should say fastboot usb)

-type fastboot oem rebootRUU

-when u see the black screen w/ HTC, type fastboot flash zip firmware.zip

-when it's done, type fastboot reboot"

Just one more question though, I'm not able to write to my 64gb sd card anymore using any file explorer (except ES file explorer). Titanium backup also refuses to write to sd card saying this folder is not writeable. What's the deal with that?

Many thanks.
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] bpdamas:
That is a lollipop restriction. Google only allows system apps by default to write to the sd card. Developers can add access to their apps but it has to be done for each app and then enabled by the user. If you have the latest Titanium backup you should be able to give it access. Click menu>preferences>backup folder location and then click change to change storage type. Then select document provided storage (I think. This is from memory). There should be a menu option once in that to show the sd card. Select the root folder of the sd card and then you should be able to select another folder to backup items to. Hope this helps.
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] Evo3dUser:
It worked. Thanks :thumbup:
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] REVREN:
What's up guys,I just recently got the one m9 for sprint a few days ago,but I have been noticing that the data connection stops several times a day and I have to toggle the network switch off and then back on to get it to start working again.

My firmware is up to date.

Is there a fix?
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] OMJ:
I vaguely recall some having this issue, though I never did. you could try resetting data but doing a ##786#, I think u need your MSL though
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] deakelem:
if you dont have your msl do ##72786# and that will purge some network settings and re-provision data too
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] Dogpack:
Trying to pull the recovery from "2.11.651.19 Full Firmware from OTA", to put phone back to stock but the archive seems to be invalid. Any other method to get the stock recovery.img file? I'm S-On with latest OTA and custom recovery, but phone won't make or receive calls, so need to take back to Sprint.
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] markkenzy:
I downloaded 0PJAIMG_Sprint_HTC_One_M9_2.11.651.19_RUU.zip, md5 match with my file. But winrar test said archive is corrupted. Still OK to use?
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] Dogpack:
I opened my download with winrar instead of my archive tool of choice, and it worked. I had the same issue as you with a file..see a post above yours.
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] thizz7f:
Disregard
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] BodhiBrock:
I just got a replacement phone that I can't call out on...I can receive calls, have LTE data and can send and receive text. I was able to call using Facebook Messenger but when using normal dial pad to call it won't connect.

Do you think RUUing could fix this or is it more of a network/phone problem?
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] BUBBA DUB'S:
Google search "sprint service issues" along with the area you are in and see if anyone else is having network issues. People usually post on sprint forums/pages if it's network.
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] KennyG123:
I had a phone with that exact problem. They had to replace it. It is a rare issue between some M9s and your account. It is easier for them to replace it than figure it out.
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] BodhiBrock:
I'm already on my 3rd replacement M9 in 4 months...
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] KennyG123:
For the exact same issue of not being able to dial out?
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] deakelem:
connect to wifi and do ##786# enter msl, menu, reset. Let it go through HFA and reboot a couple times. If HFA fails go to settings, activate phone and let DSS activate it. This worked for me every time.
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] rootlinux:
I think it's Sprint's network.

Mine doesn't do it often but every once in a while. Update PRL kicks it back up for me.
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] ectn:
I'm new to htc phone and I got some questions:

Sprint HTC one M9 (s-off,superCID, simUnlocked (not sure is it permanent)) current version 1.32.651.30 rooted

1. What's different betwteen the use of RUUs, Firmware and OTAs ?

2. Which ways to update my phone ? (cuz flashing rom cook seems to require higher software version)

3. Is updating/flashing rom cook make my phone loose simUnlock or anything else?

4. How to use the OTAs .zip file, flashing via recovery ?

Thanks in advance. :D
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] OMJ:
my understanding is that sim unlock is permanent, but I'm not 100%

1.32.651.30 is a old version...

using the official exe RUU from HTC via pc is the best route, the 0PJAIMG version is usually only for those w/ no pc

if you want to flash a custom ROM that is a newer version, ie...2.11.651.19, you'll want to flash the 2.11 firmware 1st

OTAs will not flash unless you have 100% stock untouched /system + stock recovery, I only have them posted for reference
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] ectn:
using RUUs will erase all my data, right?

will I lose root/recovery/superCID/s-off ?

------

plus:

htc sync manager has trouble recognizing my phone.

Seems like I have problem with my imei .I looked for my imei around the imei check sites, there's no info

--------

Happy NewYear btw :D
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] OMJ:
yes, RUU will wipe everything including internal storage, root & twrp.... you will not lose s-off or superCID (u dont really need superCID)

if u choose to flash a custom ROM, to get up to date, I would backup internal storage, flash the latest RUU (2.11), then flash twrp, then custom ROM...

you can use the fastboot cmd fastboot getvar all to check IMEI
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] aberry:
Did you ever figure this out? I'm on my 3rd phone from a used reseller with the exact same problem. Everything works except outbound cellular calls.
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] ectn:
no info

Something wrong ?

-------- edit ---------------------

done ! :D

got annoying Hands free activation screen -_-
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] OMJ:
here u go [MENTION=6807477]yossijoe[/MENTION] this won't completely remove ItsOn, but most of it...
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] yossijoe:
I noted this zip doesnt include kernel & build.prop like the one for m8. Not needed?

getting "networksystemprovider& com.android.phone has stopped. after flashing this
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] viky001:
My phone status is now- BOOTLOADER UNLOCKED, SIM UNLOCKED, ROOTED,S-ON,TWRP 2.8.7.0 ,S/W VERSION-1.32.651.30 Android 5.0.2,

So please tell me how can i upgrade my phone.Give me accurate file name wid link,procedure to upgrade and one more thing that upgrading phone wd relock sim card or it will remain unlocked. Thank you in advance:D
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] OMJ:
which OS version are u on? I just flashed this on a stock rooted 2.11.651.19, no issue here

I did find one error in the script, see attached for updated version...
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] yossijoe:
2.11.651.19

at this point i decided i can live with itson ;)

which was crashing becuase of some app i installed so its not too important
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] OMJ:
I edited my previous post...
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] rootlinux:
I see a leaked M9 rom is out for Android M. Very nice.
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] BUBBA DUB'S:
I concur! *waiting patiently for [MENTION=506238]OMJ[/MENTION] to get his hands on RUU and then some badboyz* :good: :)
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] nuxbag:
If anyone can help? I have a Chance to get a used m9 sprint does it have to be on any particular firmware to root it. Its like 170 bucks.
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] OMJ:
nope...all firmware can be unlocked...best to get s-off tho
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] nuxbag:
My m9 comes Friday so the m8 got M before m9. HTC states stage 3 for both.
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] chazybaz13:
http://dl3.htc.com/application/RUU_HIMA_WHL_M60_SENSE70_SPCS_MR_Sprint_WWE_3.41.651.4.exe latest RUU
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] OMJ:
OP updated w/ 3.42.651.4 exe & 0PJAIMG RUUs!!! thx [MENTION=1405844]chazybaz13[/MENTION] for the link!

stock rooted uploading now, firmware coming...
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] OMJ:
stock rooted added to OP...

here is a modified firmware zip I put together from the RUU...once we get the OTA, I will post all versions...no boot or recovery, this firmware is intended to be flashed followed by the stock rooted.

S-OFF users only!!! S-ON users need to wait for signed firmware from ota...

flash the firmware 2x..

3.41.651.4 Modified Firmware from RUU, removed recovery & boot (fastboot flashable): https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24399994186369786

also, you'll probably need to update twrp: http://xdaforums.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=16647
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] Sim-X:
Thanks OMJ! You move quick

So I saw on Sprint release notes that OTA is for 3.41.651.3 and RUU is 3.41.651.4? Looks like HTC has not updated the official support site yet so is the RUU include a minor update over the Sprint OTA?
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] kaw900r:
exe

How do you apply the exe file? Haven't seen one before that I can remember.

Do I just run from computer and do I need to be in recovery?
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] OMJ:
not sure until we get the ota

yes, run via pc...u can either be booted up or bootloader/download mode
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] kaw900r:
no go

I tried it but didn't see phone connected and it was a htc cable, so doing your version on a backup sd card. Phone is starting up optimizing. t/u
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] infirno77:
Seriously thinking about upgrading to the m9, but have to have tethering. Is native tethering unlocked or do u have to use an app?
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] OMJ:
We will have it unlocked on our rom
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] dmonium:
Thanks [MENTION=506238]OMJ[/MENTION] for share it,

But I have a question

Previously I bought my Sprint M9, and when I flash the RUU 2.11.651.19, I got SIM LOCK, then [MENTION=4428363]stifilz[/MENTION] helped me to unlock,

Next I flash the leak firmware 3.33.651.2 of [MENTION=4753749]Jm@n[/MENTION], and the device didn't had SIM LOCK, the unlock was kept.

the question

do you think that if I flash the new firmware 3.41.651.4, my device could get SIM LOCK?

Thanks

Excuse me if my english is so bad
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] mildlydisturbed:
FYI - downloaded one version on my phone (Quebec?), tried, no go, turns out according to ES File explorer it's corrupt

Downloaded another version on my computer from California server, WinRar says it's corrupt

Trying a third time from the UK I think

Third time same issue: ! C:\Users\Paul\Downloads\0PJAIMG_Sprint_HTC_One_M9_3.41.651.4_RUU (1).zip: The archive is corrupt

! C:\Users\Paul\Downloads\0PJAIMG_Sprint_HTC_One_M9_3.41.651.4_RUU (1).zip: The archive is corrupt

---------- Post added at 03:30 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:11 PM ----------

Checked the MD5 using FCIV on all 3 downloads it's a7791dd0afcfeb0b784c3b6ebdf3f602, according to AndroidFileHost it's also supposed to be a7791dd0afcfeb0b784c3b6ebdf3f602
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] OMJ:
are u saying when when u flashed the leaked firmware u lost sim unlock?

typically flashing firmware & ruu will not cause u to lose sim unlock...but I have no need for sim unlock so I can't answer for sure

u cannot open the 0PJAIMG.zip...it's encrypted...it's normal to be reported as corrupt
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] mildlydisturbed:
Ah. Gotta figure out why it's not flashing then. Probably sd format, size, or demons. Let you know if u figure it without resorting to the exe
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] dmonium:
take my own risk and I've flashed the new firmware, and unlock was kept

confirmed, my device is working very well

Now I'm going to remove RED TEXT

Thanks [MENTION=506238]OMJ[/MENTION]
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] Aldo101t:
it's the sd card if it's above 32gb it's sdxc, 32gb and below are sdhc,

if you're using sd card method that is.

you need SDHC, sorry for not stating that.
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] ncson:
I updated firmware on venom 4.2.1 but no imei and baseband . Help me plz
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] Aldo101t:
flash it twice.
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] ncson:
Still no baseband and imei .
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] Aldo101t:
did you flash the right firmware, this is the Sprint forum, INT firmware is in sneaky's forum on int forum

this firmware will not work on any other phone.
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] ncson:
Yes . I using sprint version . -_- . I try leak firmware . Everything ok .
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] mildlydisturbed:
That's the problem... it's 64 or 128
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] OMJ:
yeah, u need a 32gb...I had to go buy one not too long ago for this very reason
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] ncson:
Anybody help me ! No imei and baseband after flash new firmware on venom 4.2.1 . Leak firmware still ok.
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] BodhiBrock:
Awesome, thanks! I'm excited for the new Bad Boyz ROM...let me know if I can be a tester.
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] OMJ:
of course, although we're almost done :)
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] blu8503:
I think I missed a step. I have TWRP 2.8.7.0 unlocked s-on already running bad boyz from last release. I rebooted into recovery and flashed won't boot past bootloader
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] Aldo101t:
you flashed what??

---------- Post added at 09:38 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:36 PM ----------

if you mean firmware, you don't flash firmware from recovery.

if you are s-on you can't flash the modified firmware, you need s-off
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] blu8503:
woops

That would probably be helpful info haha "Bad_Boyz_Sprint_ONE_M9_3.41.651.4_stock_rooted.zip"
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] OMJ:
many mistakes...if u flashed stock rooted rom, firmware must be updated 1st...since u are s-on u can only flash signed firmware after relocking bootloader, I dont have that firmware yet.

you're only option right now is to relock bootloader & flash M ruu
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] Aldo101t:
OK, if you are on the old firmware is the reason it won't boot, you need the MM firmware.

But you need to be s-off to update the firmware
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] CTR0:
Hey! Im trying to reset everything using the factory rom and system as irocevo did. I cant find the option on my phone for fastboot usb mode (in either the bootloader or download mode). I just get system info, show barcode, reboot to bootloader, reboot to download mode, reboot, and power down for the downloader and booting to bootloader, download mode or recovery mode on the bootloader. Where do I find the USB fastboot mode?
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] barleysoda:
I flashed the stock recovery and that went fine. Then I flashed the stock untouched system again and now the phone has been stuck at the HTC white screen for over 15 minutes. I cant shut it off either. I hold power down for over 30 seconds and nothing. I tried volume down and power as well. If I could just get back to download mode maybe I could flash the RUU.

edit..volume up and power got the phone to shut down and I got back into download mode.
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] OMJ:
there may not be a "option", type fastboot devices if u see your device, fastboot cmds are working
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] Aldo101t:
it's all different now. the download mode is for that now if I'm not mistaken
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] nickmilla15:
Hey OMJ, I believe the .30 firmware zip (full, I'm not sure about the radio or modified zips) is corrupt, as it won't open or extract after it's downloaded. Me and my friend are both having this issue, so maybe you could give it a look?
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] OMJ:
i'm downloading to check...you can also download the ota from op, the firmware is in there too

*edit* opens fine for me...use 7zip
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] ReproOne:
The firmware.zip does not open for me either.

Also, just unzipped the OTA (that unzip worked fine), but one of the files is firmware.zip that gets extracted. I would like to get recovery.img from there, but I cannot unzip the firmware.zip that is within the ota.zip. Any ideas on why that cannot be extracted once it is extracted along with the other files from the ota.zip?
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] Aldo101t:
question after we do a backup of system(untouched) then install SU. when we make a backup after that are all our backups restored though fastboot?? , or did I miss something along the way.
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] CTR0:
No dice on the firmware update through flashboot.

C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot flash zip firmware.zip
target reported max download size of 800000000 bytes
sending 'zip' (86010 KB)...
OKAY [ 5.249s]
writing 'zip'...
(bootloader) HOSD CL#496080
(bootloader) GPT is up-to-dated. [17408]
(bootloader) Perform pre-update
(bootloader) ERR ZIP signature checking failed...
(bootloader) ERR [SD_UPDATE_ERR] Not allow flash image except boot/recov
(bootloader) ery/system
(bootloader) ERR [SD_UPDATE_ERR] sddownload failed: 14
(bootloader) ERR Update zip file failed.
(bootloader) Update zip file OK
(bootloader) ERR ZIP ERROR CODE, 14
(bootloader) end@Done
FAILED (remote: 14: fail to flash via downloadzip)
finished. total time: 9.678s
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] deakelem:
Bricked Phone

Hi i just wanted to let everyone know that if you flash the latest firmware and then "accidentally" flash the RUU youll brick.. at least mine did. Took it to sprint told them i unboxed it and it never turned on and i got another right there. Funny thing is.. the first new phone the girl gave me wouldnt turn on either. Anyways i just wanted to warn people it could have been a coincidence but thats what happened with me. And i mean bricked as in wont power on whatever you do.
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] ReproOne:
Deleted post. I tried to attach a file. Please ignore.
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] barleysoda:
I have tried to flash RUU. renamed and put on sd but it doesn't see it in download mode or bootloader.
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] ReproOne:
It appears that the untouched firmware.zip from the OP, as well as the firmware.zip extracted from the OTA.zip in the OP, both do not unzip correctly (at least for me).

Is there something special about the stock firmware in trying to unzip it?
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] irocevo:
You renamed the ruu to 0PJAIMG.zip correct?

Try redownloading it maybe your download was corrupt.

Use opera or chrome browser in windows to download.
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] deakelem:
also double check you dont have the file name 0pjaimg.zip.zip
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] liqrisquicker:
this is probably a silly question but

I switched from the GS5 so all the fastboot stuff is extremely new to me. I was able to reflash with the RUU, but cannot flash the untouched backup. overtime I fastboot flash system system.mmc.win I get an invalid sparse error and cannot get it to flash at all. Any tips to get this to flash over so I can get the OTA?
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] barleysoda:
Yes it is renamed correctly. I downloaded it with both chrome and then again with the mega app on my phone. I did download some bad files that would never open correctly like some others posted earlier but the last time I could open the ruu zip.
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] liqrisquicker:
I had the issue of not getting the RUU to flash also, what I did was formatted my SDcard and copied directly to the sdcard from my computer. put it in the phone and booted to download mode. This seemed to work, and the phone requested I press volume up to start flash, then it rebooted it self a few times.
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] kaw900r:
I also can't get file to be seen from download mode or any other to get it to load from sd card. File is named OPJIMG but I keep getting message "security checking failed not find smart io sd not mounted" I am using twrp2.8.6.3. I did search but didn't see anything that was a fix for the error. t/u
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] ReproOne:
I found out it was related to the beta of 7-Zip. When I installed the non beta version it unzips fine.
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] blu8503:
Gotcha

I had a feeling that might be the case after I was reading some more. ugh oh well I have had nexus phones for my last 3 and just not used to all the extra lingo surrounding flashing here should have just left wifes phone alone :P thanks for help. After RUU could I then unlock and flash twrp and super su again just run a stock with root?
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] OMJ:
yes, make sure u only flash supersu 2.65