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[Sprint HTC U11 Development] BodhiBrock:
So, I can just flash new firmware and then dirty flash new rom? No RUU yet?
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] OMJ:
Yes, but if s-on you'll have to flash twrp after firmware

Not ruu yet
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] mcwups1:
And it will format data?
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] OMJ:
No
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] mcwups1:
Okay. One more stupid question because I like to make sure.

I am currently on your ROM, so can I flash it straight from here (from download mode)?

Then, just install TWRP and reflash updated SVN?

I'm quite sure that's how I'm reading your instructions, but I like to make sure.
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] kaw900r:
Getting 22 ru header error when trying to load firmware. Going to try to download again any ideas???
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] OMJ:
1. Follow instructions in post #2 to flash signed firmware

2. Flash twrp

3. Flash rom

Which firmware, s-on, s-off?
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] kaw900r:
S-on

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I know it use to have to be on a SD card that was smaller is that still true? If so I will need to use a different card...
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] mcwups1:
Have you tried AOSP yet?
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] schmeggy929:
Never tried AOSP lol
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] gscarborough:
What should back up be labeled?
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] schmeggy929:
Some long bunch of numbers and blah blah release-keys. You can rename your backups(I just never did and didn't realize I had like 4 backups. Two with same date for some reason).
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] kaw900r:
Fixed

Flashed adb and it worked...
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] BodhiBrock:
No... Works with my 200g SD card

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I have a persistent System Update notification. Should I Reflash the firmware?
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] OMJ:
Clear data on the app Updater
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] ehess:
I installed it from the app on my phone, so I didn't see this post about updating firmware first?

What should I do now?

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Eric
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] BodhiBrock:
You're awesome.
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] OMJ:
update firmware, dirty flash v2.0 rom
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] ehess:
Tried downloading the s-on firmware from multiple sites but it says the file is invalid.

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Eric
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] OMJ:
invalid? are u trying to open the zip? if so, you can't, it's encrypted....just flash it

no offense, I'm not singling u out, but it seems every update, ppl act like they've never done this b4....smh....it's the same procedure every time!
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] Bikegeek:
Some of us forget quickly........... ;-{).

And are very appreciative of your patience and assistance.
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] OMJ:
haha, I know it...my memory is terrible....that's why I keep detailed notes on how to do this sh*t :)
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] gscarborough:
maybe just want that clean stock rom you provide without any mods keeping it pure. are there any system changes?
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] OMJ:
only change to system is deodexed....if you're thinking pure = untouched (for otas), there's no such thing on a standard ROM. But as I've said b4, after RUU'ing, if you make a untouched system & boot img backup in twrp, it's very easy to restore it & install an official ota....when doing this, it doesn't matter what type of ROM you're using.
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] ehess:
Sorry, no offense taken, you're right. Finally got it going. Thanks again. I'll try and take my time next update.
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] kaw900r:
Battery life seems to be a lot better so far after the update...
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] Kisakuku:
Sprint 1.28.651.3

OCEAN_WHL (Single SIM) | CID: SPCS_001 | MID: 2PZC50000

RUU

RUU_OCEAN_WHL_N71_SENSE90GP_Sprint_WWE_1.28.651.3.exe

HTC - available soon
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] OMJ:
1.28.651.3 RUU added to post #2

uploading 2PZCIMG.zip....
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] theotrman:
You are the best!!!
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] OMJ:
Thx, but I only posted the link, thanks to HTC :)
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] Kisakuku:
Sprint 1.28.651.3

OCEAN_WHL (Single SIM) | CID: SPCS_001 | MID: 2PZC50000

Firmware - S-OFF only

Combined FullStock Firmware

OCNWHL_1.28.651.3_FullStock.zip

Combined NoWipe Firmware

OCNWHL_1.28.651.3_NoWipe_TWRP3110.zip

TWRP Backup

Untouched System Image + Boot + Recovery

Nandroid_1.28.651.3_OCNWHL.zip
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] KILLATONEZ:
Updating Firmware

Quick question, after updating my firmware from 1.13.651.6. to 1.28.651.3 using the 2PZCIMG.zip download mode method, can I flash twrp using the method below or do I need to use a computer to flash twrp? Thanks for your help. I am s-on.

Download the latest version of TWRP appropriate for your device/firmware

Reboot to TWRP

Hit Install and tap the "Install Image" button in the lower right

Browse to the location of the TWRP image on your device and select it

Select recovery from the partition list and swipe to flash
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] OMJ:
No cuz that method is updating twrp using twrp.

TWRP can be flashed using 2PZCIMG.zip but I believe you need to be s-off
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] AarSyl:
You do. I tried it myself with the last firmware, just to make sure.
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] OMJ:
Yeah, when s-on the firmware has to be signed by HTC
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] CreepingTurnip:
So here's my dumb question... If I'm coming from a magisk rom to a magisk rom, does it still require flashing the RUU and removing TWRP?
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] schmeggy929:
no, RUU will remove TRWP anyways.

With any ROM, you will not have to RUU or reinstall TWRP. That is for flashing Firmware.
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] Macropoutsis:
Flashing Firmware

Okay, I don't know why I'm getting confused. Can someone write a small tutorial on flashing firmware for s-on and the effects it will have on the phone, such as this will wipe your data or not? Thanks. :confused:
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] schmeggy929:
Yes I know, some these threads go way into too detail on Firmwares, updates and OTA's. I don't even know what's what anymore.

OMJ's ROM/Firmware thread HERE is simple easy guide to flashing firmware. Sdcard method, fastboot method.

Taking an OTA download file is another method, download the ota(do not install, take the file, copy to sdcard and extract firmware.zip(as is, do not alter it). back to Settings/System updates and take OTA, it will reboot to TWRP and install. reboot to download mode and fastboot firmware.zip. SOME PEOPLE ARE HAVING ISSUES WITH THIS METHOD, SOME NOT.

I prefer the long exhausting way, RUU, Take OTA. Fastboot flash TWRP, Flash latest BADBOYZ ROM(same software version as firmware) and reinstall all my apps. Clean, no issues, no bugs.

Edit: Only RUU method will wipe data, fastbooting firmware.zip will never erase data.(Unless you wipe data yourself in TWRP)
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] OMJ:
only RUU will wipe data, flashing signed firmware on s-on just requires you to re-flash twrp
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] Macropoutsis:
Thanks guys. I've had trouble in the past just flashing the signed zips. I'll try again and if not, go the full route. Thanks again. :good:
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] BodhiBrock:
I noticed web-view is disabled. I guess I don't know exactly web-view is.
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] schmeggy929:
As long as Chrome is installed, it will be. Don't ask me why, lol
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] BodhiBrock:
I use Chrome Beta. Same thing? I have Chrome uninstalled.
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] schmeggy929:
Sounds like a good possibility.

Check why here.

google-explains-chrome-will-become-webview-android-7-0/

Chrome Beta, Dev and Stable versions
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] kaw900r:
I see the new RUU's are up. I already updated but was considering a clean install. Running MagisK with latest Bad Boys s-on can I run either ruu assuming they are signed? Wondering is s-off really needed now?
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] schmeggy929:
Yes you can running RUU with s-on. Being on Sprint S-off is really only needed for Splash screen changes, downgrading and or flashing unsigned firmware( modified firmware zip with boot and recovery removed) Not a big thing as we can easily reflash recovery. For us Temp S-off is perfectly fine. Unless you one that wants the unlocked masked for repairs and returns(Permanent S-OF needed).

While on vacation for the first update, I tried everything to take OTA, restored System Image, boot and recovery images. Failed every time. I ended up RUUing then taking OTA. Did the same this time around. I don't mined the 30-45 minutes to get the phone up to date. Fresh and new every time.
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] AarSyl:
Or, do what I did (if no immediate access to computer). Dirty flash new BadBoyz Rom (boot into it first!), then flash firmware. That way, at least you will still have your rom, data, and new firmware without the need to wait until you get back home.

Probably won't work with new Android version, though, whether it be a full update (Android O) or incremental (7.1.1 to 7.1.2). I know that Oreo is our next version update...I'm just making a point about dirty flashing new Android versions.
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] OMJ:
for those that want the ability to install otas right away, I posted this in another thread....

this is the easiest way I've found to install a ota...preparation

-from 100% stock, unlock bootloader, flash twrp

-on 1st twrp boot, keep ready only & immediately do a system & boot img backup

-once backup is done, copy stock recovery into the twrp/backup stock imgs folder & rename it recovery.emmc.win

-flash rom, magisk, supersu, whatever changes u want

-when a ota is available, boot to twrp, & restore your system/boot/recovery imgs backup

-boot to OS, download & install ota

repeat steps from top :)
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] kaw900r:
With Oreo was reading it should be easier to make changes, maybe root won't be needed. I use to only root to get rid of unwanted apps and for hot-spot...
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] mcwups1:
Tried to reinstall TWRP after flashing signed firmware, and I get this....

Edit: Never mind. Still used to "Fastboot Flashing" in bootloader. Must be done in Download mode......

Sheesh
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] schmeggy929:
That would be great, however im sure many apps will still need root access. Ex Kernel Manager, Root Explorer, Shortcutter, Sunshine and Titanuim to name a few lol.
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] kaw900r:
Ruu - fail 22 ru_header_error

I tried to load the RUU from my sd card and I am getting the same error as I was when I tried to load the firmware that way. Could it be due to the size of my sd card? I vaguely remember something before that it had to be under 32gb possibly. Can I push it with adb like I did with the firmware?
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] schmeggy929:
It could be the size of the Sdcard but I think that applies to older firmware, also in the firmware thread, 22_header says there is something wrong with zip or bad download. If you adb the zip might as well just fastboot the RUU. I would try the RUU.exe. attach to computer and just run exe.
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] cjrivera04:
can u deactivate capacitive button lights with this rom?
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] OMJ:
I don't have a mod for it, but you can typically disable or adjust the brightness with a adb cmd, I'm trying to find it...
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] OMJ:
if anyone is interested, I uploaded my twrp backup ...added to firmware post #2...

1.28.651.3 TWRP backup

2017-08-30--09-57-27_1.28.651.3_stock_imgs.zip

*copy folder to TWRP backups folder, will restore stock untouched system/boot/recovery imgs (so you can install ota)

**warning! will restore stock recovery, twrp will need to be re-flashed
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] ehess:
Sorry to have to ask, but...

What is the difference between an RUU and the Firmware?

I flashed the Firmware, do I need to flash the RUU?

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Eric
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] OMJ:
firmware only updates radio, boot, etc....RUU flashes all partitions, including system (OS)...RUU is a complete flash to restore to stock
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] ehess:
So, it's OK for me to flash the RUU if I'm on the latest firmware?
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] atroph:
Yes. RUU updates all to "current" status and wipes everything clean.
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] OMJ:
just as atroph said, yes, but be aware it wipes everything except ext sd....including data & internal storage
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] BodhiBrock:
What's this? You stock set up?
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] OMJ:
My easy restore to stock for ota setup...
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] BodhiBrock:
Nice. Thank you

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Last time I tried restoring a nandroid on the 11, I had encryption problems. .
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] cjrivera04:
Any directions on how to unlock the bootloader. I can't seem to get it working despite following the HTC website. Forgive me it's been a long time since I've rooted a phone.

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I'm having th same issue. Did you resolve it?
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] scooter1979:
So, if I'm on original stock, rooted with Magisk (so, altered = no OTA), and I'm looking to get 1.28, if I flash your 1.28 firmware in TWRP, then your stock rooted 1.28 ROM, I will keep internal storage/apps/etc, correct?
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] BodhiBrock:
Install HTC Sync for the drivers.
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] OMJ:
you have a few options...but 1st, magisk does not alter /system...that's one of the beauties of magisk...

IIRC, a modified boot (which magisk does) will not cause a ota to fail, so in your case, you could just restore stock recovery (overwriting twrp) & install the ota.

or u could flash the 1.28 signed firmware (assuming u are s-on), but flashing firmware is always in download mode, not twrp. then u would have to re-flash twrp, then the stock rooted rom.

the easiest way to update is to download the stock backup I added the other day 2017-08-30--09-57-27_1.28.651.3_stock_imgs.zip, extract the folder to your twrp backup folder on your device, then in twrp, make sure system is marked "read only" in the mount menu, then restore this backup....this will restore stock untouched system/boot/recovery imgs, then you'll be 100% stock besides the unlocked bootloader, install the ota, then flash twrp after, then magisk....actually with magisk v14 you dont even need twrp, just manually install magisk manager & let it install magisk & modify the boot (u will need the stock boot.img for this process)....he makes it so easy
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] OMJ:
[MENTION=2667850]cjrivera04[/MENTION] I just a mod to the ROM to disable the button lights, ported from [MENTION=398245]LeeDroid[/MENTION] (thx bud)

for anyone interested, it was added to svn & also mods app (updates for v2.0)
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] scooter1979:
That's what I thought, but I loaded stock recovery back on, then removed Magisk via Manager, and when I tried to run the OTA, it stopped and gave the bang error image somewhere around 25% installation.

When removing Magisk, I first tried the option to "restore backup" from inside Manager, but it said no backup found, so I just did a full uninstall.

Just a thought, I rigged tethering using this method, would a tiny futzing with the default.XML cause an OTA failure, and if so, would changing it back maybe get the OTA to run?

I'll likely use one of the other methods you suggested, but this is kind of for my own curiosity at this point. Thanks for all of your help and work.
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] OMJ:
yes, modifying anything in /system will break otas...changing it back wont help u, you would need to restore an untouched system img

just mounting /system as read write in twrp (without making any actual changes to /system) is enough to break otas
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] scooter1979:
D'oh. I should have known.

After being on LG's G4 & G5 for a couple of years, it seems I've forgotten modification basics.

I thank you again, sir, I will use one of your suggestions above.
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] cjrivera04:
Okay guys, first off thanks so much for helping me with all the adb stuff. Got boot loader unlocked, got twrp as my recovery, then I downloaded and flashed the rom. When I got the device back and running, I noticed that I don't have any of the mod apps listed in the OP. Did I do something wrong or are the features hidden in the settings? Thanks.
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] schmeggy929:
Do you actually not have the BadBoyz Mods App or BadBoyzTweaks in App drawer?
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] cjrivera04:
That is correct. So let me know if I did something wrong. I unlocked my boot loader. Then I flashed twrp. I downloaded the rom, I'm on the latest firmware so things matched, then I flashed the rom using twrp. I went through the initialization and was asked how I wanted to root. I chose the mag option. I let the flash continue, rebooted and then, started adding my apps. That's when I noticed I was rooted but I had none of the mods. Maybe it was a bad download, or did I miss a step somewhere. It's been a while since I've rooted, so I'm a little rusty.
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] OMJ:
yeah if you dont have the BB modz app or tweaks app, something didn't go right...make sure you flashed the BB ROM & not the stock rooted...check settings/about, it should say the version is Bad Boyz Sprint HTC U11 v2.0
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] cjrivera04:
Damnit, that's what I did wrong. You are totally right. I missed that big marker that says download bad boyz. I downloaded the stock rooted. Thanks. Sorry for the dumb moment. You guys are the best!
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] OMJ:
np, no need to wipe data....just dirty flash the ROM
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] jelive:
It's not a problem restoring your 1.28 img to a 1.13 phone then take ota? Or do need to use the ota file?
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] OMJ:
probably not a good idea, ota wont install anyways without firmware & OS matching
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] schmeggy929:
That backup image is for the next update. Need to be in 1.28.651.3 already
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] jelive:
Thats kinda what I thought so quickest (least steps) most thorough method probably ruu route to update everthing to 1.28 then Twrp then Magisk (or rom w Magisk rooting already).

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Sorry double post
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] OMJ:
what is your current setup? BB ROM, stock rooted?
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] jelive:
Now on Lee's latest. Phone is Sprint 1.13 Have followed here since already have 1.28 and in the day used ur rom on the Evo.
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] OMJ:
just flash the sprint 1.28 firmware, then dirty flash whatever 1.28 based ROM u want
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] scooter1979:
OMJ, I followed your directions to use the 1.28...stock_imgs.zip as a TWRP backup on my 1.13 system... After the restore, I went back in to check for OTA, but of course, there were no updates, as the system was already up to 1.28. This still left my firmware at 1.13, obviously.

I grabbed the signed 1.28 firmware (still s-on) and had a slight heart attack when the download mode flash failed for some reason, but an immediate retry worked just fine.

Maybe I'm just not reading something right, but there's no need to try for the OTA once that backup is restored, just a flash of the 1.28 firmware to match the OS.

Everything looks gold now, thank you again for your help.
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] gscarborough:
How's the hot spot tethering working on this Tom?
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] schmeggy929:
Many are not understanding what OMJ posted. The 1.28.651.3 TWRP System, Boot and Recovery img Backup he posted was for all those already on 1.28.651.3. It was for the future, when we get another update. Easy to restore the stock untouched 1.28.651.3 so we can take the OTA. There is a reason to take the OTA however it is for the NEXT update(most likely 8.0 Oreo). Flash that 1.28 Stock imgs TWRP backup and take the OTA. Again, it will be the 8.0 Oreo Update

1.28 signed firmware is just another way to update our phones as OMJ usually has the ROM update(for that newly flashed firmware) posted within a day or same day(he is awesome like that).
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] OMJ:
I don't have my Sprint U11 active at this time, but it should be working fine....it did when I initially tested
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] AarSyl:
It does work fine. Although I have HotSpot in my mobile plan, it still shows no hotspot traffic for me when I check my account.
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] ehess:
Is that the only way we can take the OTA?

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Eric
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] schmeggy929:
No it is not the only way to take OTA, however it is the easiest and retains all your data.

You can also RUU(current version installed), reboot, take the OTA and then reinstall all your apps. Long process though.

or flash signed firmware, reflash Recovery, wait for updated ROM(usually within a day of release) and bypass OTA.
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] ehess:
So do I have this right? Wait for OMJ to update the ROM (with new OTA), then flash new firmware, reflash Rocovery then new ROM.

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Eric
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] schmeggy929:
correct
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] gscarborough:
Does that back up need to be renamed before putting into the twrp backup folder
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] OMJ:
nope...and the backup should be copied inside the /TWRP/BACKUPS/FAxxxxxx folder
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] gscarborough:
Thanks as always
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] mcwups1:
Crazy issue with my display.

I had lines running across my screen today.

I rebooted and it persisted.

I went to settings and clicked on the GPU layers or whatever it is, and it flashed the screen a few times.

Seems a little better, but can still see faint lines.

Very odd.

And of course, I took a screen shot, and it doesn't show up, because it was my display....
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] schmeggy929:
Can you disable Nova Launcher? Only thing I can think of that would cause the lines.
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] mcwups1:
I'm using Nova Launcher.

It seems to be completely gone now.

Freaked me out.
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] biged87:
This seems strange to me... When I install the new firmware from my SD card (signed firmware because I'm s-on) it says it completed but it shows I'm still on 1.13. I've retried a few times and redownloaded the zip. Am I missing something?
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] OMJ:
Are you using my ROM? If so, you should know that flashing firmware only does not update OS, you have to flash a updated rom too!
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] biged87:
Yes using the standard rom, not magisk. I thought I could update the firmware and reinstall twrp. After reinstalling twrp do I have to dirty flash the rom too? Thanks for your reply!
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] OMJ:
There is no longer a Magisk rom, only standard rom. You need to flash v2.0 to complete the update...

https://xdaforums.com/u11/sprint-ht...boyz-sprint-htc-u11-7-1-t3617960/post73602907
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] mcwups1:
And now it's back.

Very noticeable with darker colors, especially Grey.

Switched to HTC Sense Home launcher, and can still see it.

What would cause this...the display itself?

Wow! I flipped it upside down to wipe the screen, and the whole screen looks like crap! Lines are very strong across my screen.

Something to do with the touch screen?
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] OMJ:
Sounds like a issue with the actual display
[Sprint HTC U11 Development] AarSyl:
Try rebooting your phone, and look at the white HTC splash screen with the phone upside down. If you still see the lines, then it is definitely your hardware.