yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] EtherealRemnant:
US unlocked and Sprint will probably get Oreo first. Whenever they release this update, they should go back to Sprint and unlocked being simultaneously released.

I have to say I got an iPhone 8 Plus, my first time with an iPhone, came with 11 out of the box, got an update to 11.0.1 the next day, and I signed up for the public beta so I'm now on 11.1 beta 1 and I've had the phone since the 26th. It's pretty obvious why people get frustrated with Android when it comes to updates when they're coming from an iPhone.

I'll be running both my U11 and 8 Plus for now but as much as I hate to say it, the iPhone is now my daily driver. I really wanted to hate it but I don't. Even the speakers are better than the U11's.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] jerryhou85:
All,

I have to remove some posts to make this thread focused.

Please remember this is a thread about HTC U11 updates, not Android vs iPhone or any other topic.

Please stick to XDA Rules and on topic when post your comment.

Thanks for your contribution to XDA.

Regards

Jerry
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] AarSyl:
I don't believe you....traitor. JK. I'm not a part of the big Android hype train that hates iOS just to hate it. I have my specific issues against the interface of iOS, but certainly not the performance. Apple makes good products, and I will never deny that.

However, the lack of an app drawer is a big one for me. Having to organize EVERY app I download is a serious pain. I also find that file sharing without iTunes is a bit tricky...same thing when moving video files from your computer to your iPhone. The latter, I have not tried for some time.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] eminc:
Guys this is not an iphone's or any other phone's thread. This is u11 update thread. Please don't send unrelated messages
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] FuriousK:
So, it's over a month since Sprint US got it.

Frustrated about US Unlocked so I just threw this out on Twitter.

I hate Twitter, and don't really expect any solid response, but what the hell.

http://twitter.com/CollatingData/status/915347579881316354
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] OMJ:
I understand your frustration... This won't help... Fresh ota for Sprint...
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] AarSyl:
ooooOOOOOoooh....I can smell the salt. But for good reason, too. Patience is really the name of the game here.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] 09Ram:
Totally unacceptable to have US unlocked updates delayed because of Verizon. Defeats the purpose of buying an unlocked phone. Terrible move by HTC.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] inconceeeivable:
And with that I'm done. Getting rid of this phone. We've got a critical Bluetooth vulnerability and they don't give two ****s. Tired of canned responses. Tired of excuses. I'd rather use my 6P.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] Suavie103:
anyone get this update yet on sprint? 1.28.651.40

https://ibb.co/nAB63w
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] OMJ:
look up a few post....almost 12 hrs ago...https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=74031112&postcount=615
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] Kisakuku:
Sprint 1.28.651.40

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

RUU

RUU_OCEAN_WHL_N71_SENSE90GP_Sprint_WWE_1.28.651.40.exe

HTC / AFH ( MD5: 410e19955bfd831474692445bc9d837a )

2PZCIMG_OCEAN_WHL_N71_SENSE90GP_Sprint_WWE_1.28.651.40.zip

AFH

OTA 1.28.651.3 -> 1.28.651.40

OTA_OCEAN_WHL_N71_SENSE90GP_Sprint_WWE_1.28.651.40-1.28.651.3.zip

HTC / AFH ( MD5: 7f76b1486717ce3207029ddc65c99c4e )

firmware_1.28.651.40.zip

boot_1.28.651.40.img

recovery_1.28.651.40.img

Firmware

Combined FullStock Firmware

OCNWHL_1.28.651.40_FullStock.zip

Combined NoWipe Firmware

OCNWHL_1.28.651.40_NoWipe_TWRP3111.zip

TWRP Backup

Untouched System Image + Boot + Recovery

Nandroid_1.28.651.40_OCNWHL.zip
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] tkoreaper:
Would I lose any functionality if I rebrand my US Unlocked to Sprint? I'm tired of waiting. This is unacceptable, HTC.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] LibertyMonger:
I do not think this explanation is unreasonable. Of course it sucks but whining to us about it isn't going to change the facts. At&T has issues as well. Maybe you should have bought the Sprint device. I'm glad these issues are getting fixed. I just hope they really fix them. I am even on Verizon and I don't have anything to complain about. My phone is working great. I hope these issues get fixed for the rest of us cause it is awful to go through these issues. I am sure the people with these issues are worse off than you. I don't care what anyone thinks of my statement but the whining just looks pathetic.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] EtherealRemnant:
You have been one of the biggest whiners, even trading in your 4GB for the 6GB to reset your return policy and you dare to sit here and say we are all pathetic?! I didn’t spend over 600 dollars for a flagship phone just to get treated like a second class citizen! Sprint now has TWO updates and HTC is still refusing to release anything for the US unlocked devices. LITERALLY EVERYONE ELSE HAS BEEN UPDATED! There is NO valid excuse for not releasing at the very least a security patch at this point. HTC has proven that they are totally incapable of meeting their customers’ needs - not only did they release a defective product, those of us who don’t have Verizon are stuck with a device that they failed to properly test before releasing. All of us are paying for a mistake that has to do with Verizon and HTC and it’s complete and total bulls**t and calling us whiners and pathetic and other nonsense just infuriates us even more and makes you look pathetic when we go through your post history. I’m absolutely livid about this issue right now and as a consumer who paid full price for the device, it is my RIGHT to be angry!
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] Wildclip:
You obviously do not know anything about software development. They branch the software to work on the update. Anything they release after that including security updates would be based on that. Not to mention all the testing that needs to be done. I'm getting tired of waiting too, but it is what it is.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] LibertyMonger:
Some people complain about HTC no matter what it does. Some even before it was released. Some will never be happy and no manufacturer will ever be perfect. That is all.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] FuriousK:
I don't consider it whining when we're now two security updates back from Sprint AND have a critical Bluetooth vulnerability that HTC doesn't seem too give a **** about patching for US Unlocked. That's bull**** and we deserve an explanation.

And yeah, I think I have a right to be upset when the PR guy who initially told us we had the freaking update tries to spin not having the update as a positive.

Personally I'd like to see the Touchscreen wonkiness fixed. That's my primary concern.

And I'm in Canada, so why the hell would I buy the Sprint device? Now you're just trying to instigate.

Don't you think it should have been HTC's priority to not sell a broken device to Verizon users (aside from you I guess) in the first place, rather than making everyone else wait for them fix those issues NOW, and put up with the Bluetooth vulnerability?

If I was watching this and was still within my return period, this would be going back.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] EtherealRemnant:
If an issue is found in the branch that affects one carrier, you split the branch to work on that problem and continue with updates as scheduled. It isn’t difficult to do when you’re dealing with the same hardware. HTC has never formally acknowledged the Verizon issue, there is no need to hold up the updates for the rest of us. It’s not an uncommon thing, in fact it’s how specific carrier releases were always done off the master. HTC should have realized “hey we have a serious problem here, let’s make a Verizon branch and fix it while releasing the Sprint and US unlocked SKUs on schedule” instead of holding up the update for everyone. Jeff Gordon himself admitted that Sprint and US unlocked are on the same development tree when he first started investigating the situation into why we don’t have an update. It could have been managed very easily if HTC cared at all.

---------- Post added at 09:54 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:51 PM ----------

Oh he’s been affected by it. At least 4 times he has lost his signal and had to RUU that I know of. His opinion changes like the direction of the wind.

It’s too bad HTC is no longer big enough for a class action lawsuit. They’re going to get away with doing whatever they damn well please.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] LibertyMonger:
I commend HTC for taking a chance. It's hard to support every carrier when only one carrier is supporting HTC. We took a big chance with this phone with no carrier support. This should be common sense.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] EtherealRemnant:
What are you babbling about? Unlocked phones have existed since before the word “smart” became a prefix. It might be new for Verizon customers but AT&T and T-Mobile customers have had the luxury of choosing any phone that supports their bands and it has never been an issue except when T-Mobile launched Band 12 only towers in some areas which required VoLTE to have a voice signal and prompted some OEMs to block Band 12 voluntarily or get T-Mobile VoLTE certified. The inherent risk of buying an unlocked device is if you don’t research what the phone supports. Something is messed up for Verizon customers but I haven’t seen AT&T or T-Mobile customers losing signal. HTC has sold unlocked devices since the Windows Mobile days. Saying they took a chance on releasing an unlocked model is ludicrous.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] OMJ:
Well looky here :)
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] eminc:
Unlocked?

Edit: yes it is. I got the same one now. Finally [emoji25]
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] OMJ:
yes, finally, I'm uploading the ota now...
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] OMJ:
ota for anyone interested... :)

OTA_OCEAN_WHL_N71_SENSE90GP_NA_Gen_Unlock_1.28.617.6_R-1.16.617.6_release_511204d8dv4w1ntvcwiyj3.zip
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] frank9184:
How nice is HTC Taiwan! Got a new update.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] Kisakuku:
US Unlocked 1.28.617.6

OCEAN_WHL (Single SIM) | CID: BS_US001 | MID: 2PZC50000

OTA 1.16.617.6 -> 1.28.617.6

OTA_OCEAN_WHL_N71_SENSE90GP_NA_Gen_Unlock_1.28.617.6-1.16.617.6.zip

HTC / AFH (MD5: c2b8ff3c74e938915cc0f599a8cd9c82 )

firmware_1.28.617.6.zip

boot_1.28.617.6.img

recovery_1.28.617.6.img

Firmware

Combined FullStock Firmware

OCNWHL_1.28.617.6_FullStock.zip

Combined NoWipe Firmware

OCNWHL_1.28.617.6_NoWipe_TWRP3111.zip
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] LibertyMonger:
[/COLOR]

Discussing my issues and sharing to help others is a whole worlds different than complaining and threatening to change to iPhone. I knew you would have something to say.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] zopostyle:
Got it too! ??
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] Anakha56:
About freaking time...

Now the question is... How long until we get the September security update? :P Another round of Verizon testing so maybe Jan next year? :P
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] jnclocker:
????????Thanks to all those of us who got on Twitter and went after urbanstrata dude. We need to keep the heat up for things to happen. Keep calling them out on this stuff, it makes them look bad and feel the heat. Android Oreo at this rate..... April next year
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] inconceeeivable:
Guessing this OTA doesn't fix Blueborne since it's August? WTF. Why bother even releasing it?
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] Boskoel03:
Cause O is comming :)
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] inconceeeivable:
That's awesome and all but I'd like to use my phone again.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] xanadu1979:
You won't use the phone because of this vulnerability? Do you work for the CIA or something?

My guess is that the August patch just shows how long it took them to push this update. I wouldn't be surprised if another update with the September patch follows soon.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] Boskoel03:
Do u know,or anyone,anyone whos Phone is really hacked or what ever? My wife used untill recently desire 728g,with who knows what is secyrity patch and android lolipop,with all paying and bankikg apps,without any problem. I think that that's all more some kind of marketing for android,and fell free to use ur phone.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] xanadu1979:
And this particular vulnerability requires someone to be in Bluetooth range of your phone and you can see them playing with your phone on the screen.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] joshiameya:
Finally, os does feel a bit smoother but could be placebo effect.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] JEANRIVERA:
HTC U11 US Unlocked RUU

http://dl3.htc.com/application/RUU_OCEAN_WHL_N71_SENSE90GP_NA_Gen_Unlock_1.28.617.6.exe
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] LibertyMonger:
Dang, already people complaining LMAO!
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] jnclocker:
Yeah they should go iPhone or pixel to quit complaining.

That would curb the complains. Pixel 2 sounds like a really great device.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] Anakha56:
I was just being sarcastic ;).

I am happy that the update was finally pushed through and I will now wait for the "O" day launch. Yes the blue fix would be great to have but this update was a far bigger update to resolve issues within the phone eg: touchscreen complaints it also brought the U11 Unlocked back into feature parity with the rest of U11 family. The HTC users cannot complain that heavily on lack of updates because the Huawei P9 range is still to this day affected by the broadpwn vulnerability with zero feedback as to when it will be resolved if it will be resolved. Glad I finally moved away from Huawei and I cannot understand the XDA fascination with Huawei/Honor brand when they are one of the worst when it comes to updating their devices but that is a topic for a different thread...
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] Kisakuku:
US Unlocked 1.28.617.6

OCEAN_WHL (Single SIM) | CID: BS_US001 | MID: 2PZC50000

RUU

RUU_OCEAN_WHL_N71_SENSE90GP_NA_Gen_Unlock_1.28.617.6.exe

HTC / AFH (MD5: a7b950f2011342949510f5c92cb8271d )

2PZCIMG_OCEAN_WHL_N71_SENSE90GP_NA_Gen_Unlock_1.28.617.6.zip

AFH

OTA 1.16.617.6 -> 1.28.617.6

OTA_OCEAN_WHL_N71_SENSE90GP_NA_Gen_Unlock_1.28.617.6-1.16.617.6.zip

HTC / AFH (MD5: c2b8ff3c74e938915cc0f599a8cd9c82 )

firmware_1.28.617.6.zip

boot_1.28.617.6.img

recovery_1.28.617.6.img

Firmware

Combined FullStock Firmware

OCNWHL_1.28.617.6_FullStock.zip

Combined NoWipe Firmware

OCNWHL_1.28.617.6_NoWipe_TWRP3111.zip

TWRP Backup

Untouched System Image + Boot + Recovery

Nandroid_1.28.617.6_OCNWHL.zip
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] Cibor:
Any OTA for European versions?
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] inconceeeivable:
I wasn't being sarcastic. It's not too much to ask for a 5 month old flagship to be properly maintained. Honestly, people tolerating this **** is one of the reasons Android has such a huge problem.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] domineus:
Been waiting on this. Updating now!
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] Kisakuku:
TW 1.28.709.20

OCEAN_DUGL (Dual SIM) | CID: HTC__621 | MID: 2PZC30000

RUU

2PZCIMG_OCEAN_DUGL_N71_SENSE90GP_HTC_Asia_TW_1.28.709.20.zip

AFH

boot_1.28.709.20.img

recovery_1.28.709.20.img

Firmware

Combined FullStock Firmware

OCNDUGL_1.28.709.20_FullStock.zip

Combined NoWipe Firmware

OCNDUGL_1.28.709.20_NoWipe_TWRP3111.zip

TWRP Backup

Untouched System Image + Boot + Recovery

Nandroid_1.28.709.20_OCNDUGL.zip
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] LibertyMonger:
Any thoughts on the update? Any noticeable improvements to discuss? Especially for Verizon users? Looks like the update helped Verizon users with the lost signal issue after reboot but people are still having issues getting connected to the Verizon network properly. Would like to hear about what we got as far as improvements with this update and would also like for any Verizon users who aren't having issues like me to go post about it in the "anyone on Verizon" thread. It would be a great help for those of us having issues getting connected properly if you could tell your story. Thanks.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] inconceeeivable:
My only thoughts are that it's only August patch level. Didn't even bother testing anything else after seeing that. Wonder how long it will be until we get September.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] LibertyMonger:
What a waste of a comment. Why don't you send this to HTC cause we don't care to hear it. Updates have never changed and this BS about everyone caring about security patches is a crock of crap. Sound like a bunch of spoiled children.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] FuriousK:
Well, we were told US Unlocked was supposed to be getting updates at the same time as Sprint, up until this most recent slow-down.

It's a valid question to wonder when we'll get back to being on par for security updates.

What's your problem with people voicing their concerns or venting?

If his comment was a waste, isn't your comment on his comment even more of a waste?
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] inconceeeivable:
Whoa.

A.) Sorry to offend you with my worthless post. Didn't realize getting your personal approval was a prerequisite for posting here.

B.) Security updates are THE most important updates. No, it's not BS. It's an unpatched vulnerability with published PoC code readily available. It could even be adapted into an automated worm that uses a compromised device to crawl nearby devices and compromise them. How do you think IoT based botnets came into existence?

If you don't think this is hurting Android, then you're not paying attention. There's a reason many Enterprise shops straight up refuse to support anything but iOS for BYOD.

It's not about being spoiled. It's about gross (borderline criminal) negligence by a number of OEMs. And yes, I've *****ed to HTC at great length about it. If no one says anything, how is the problem supposed to get better? People who not only say "Oh it's not a big deal" but also go as far as to criticize others for being outraged are not exactly helping the situation.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] jhill110:
Think the point is its gotten old.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] LibertyMonger:
Stop commenting to my post I don't want to waste my time with your nonsense. Just had to read the first few words to see how pathetic and childish it was. Just ignore me and I will ignore you.

---------- Post added at 11:50 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:45 PM ----------

Just don't comment if you're not gonna be helpful or mature about it. If you want to argue go argue with HTC.

---------- Post added at 11:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:50 PM ----------

I'm just gonna start hitting the ignore button on childish comments. Usually they have a very low amount of thanks too so I will just start weeding them out. They will never contribute they will just complain.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] jtommyj:
I mean this update I got US unlocked was over 700 mb so gotta be more under the hood than just a security update. Honestly I haven't noticed any difference. I refuse to flash any longer any 3rd party roms after I got the never connected issue from one.

On Verizon, south of Pittsburgh PA. Kind of a country type setting just into Washington County. No issues before with connections and still no issues. I used to be a crack flasher on my M8,9,10.

This one,no way. And all works as I expected so I don't feel like changing it to move my clock to center or any other changes I used to make.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] Kisakuku:
HTC U11 update (1.2x-1.3x):

1. BT5.0 activation

2. August Security patch

3. 1080p60 Video mode

4. sRGB Screen Mode

5. General camera tweaks

6. Performance tweaks

7. Thermal tweaks

8. Edge Sense tweaks

OP has a detailed changelog for all test builds up to 1.27.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] joshiameya:
BT 5.0 is not coming till oreo, atleast thats what official Google blog said. So unless modded the SW I don't think bt5. 0 is there
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] Anon2016:
The firmware update makes the U11 bt 5.0 compliant. But the OS does not support bt 5.0 until Oreo. So you are correct that the U11 cannot utilize it yet.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] Kisakuku:
TW 1.28.709.20

OCEAN_DUGL (Dual SIM) | CID: HTC__621 | MID: 2PZC30000

RUU

2PZCIMG_OCEAN_DUGL_N71_SENSE90GP_HTC_Asia_TW_1.28.709.20.zip

AFH

OTA 1.28.709.6 -> 1.28.709.20 (courtesy of [MENTION=4428363]stifilz[/MENTION])

OTA_OCEAN_DUGL_N71_SENSE90GP_HTC_Asia_TW_1.28.709.20-1.28.709.6.zip

HTC / AFH ( MD5: 2b35d90a7cc636f15af59888091fd801 )

firmware_1.28.709.20.zip

boot_1.28.709.20.img

recovery_1.28.709.20.img

Firmware

Combined FullStock Firmware

OCNDUGL_1.28.709.20_FullStock.zip

Combined NoWipe Firmware

OCNDUGL_1.28.709.20_NoWipe_TWRP3111.zip

TWRP Backup

Untouched System Image + Boot + Recovery

Nandroid_1.28.709.20_OCNDUGL.zip
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] weliyt:
Anyone has had experience with still unable to take OTA after restoring stock boot, recovery, system nandroids? What are my options before going nuclear with RUU?
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] gnabtib8:
You most likely allowed system modifications before you made a nandroid backup. TWRP makes a prompt before you can use it and make sure you select "keep read only" before you make your next backup.

Option 1: download the appropriate TWRP backup (your model/carrier) from the spreadsheet download section if available. Restore System and boot, then enable read only in the mount settings of TWRP. Then restore system image and finally stock recovery.

Option 2: Go ahead and backup your data and run a RUU, then restore your data.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] weliyt:
Option 1 worked for me. This needs to be in a FAQ or something. I assumed restoring the nandroid from speadsheet then booting into system for regular update was enough.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] narenrata24:
I read some news Oreo is coming November or December
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] jhill110:
Link?
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] eminc:
Well, htc said it is coming on last quarter on Twitter last month
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] narenrata24:
https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/news/...e-android-oreo-update-in-november-045073.html
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] zopostyle:
Guys, it's simple. HTC already said that HTC U11 Plus/Life will ship with Android 8, so, as soon as HTC U11 Plus is announced it's matter of days to we receive it.

Just be patient, and remember android 8 is still with serious issues as you can see in Nexus forum, so why the rush ? As long as we receive it before the end of the year with less bugs it's ok.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] kalli01:
the HTC plus will not be presented on 2 November, only U11 Life [emoji6]

HTC U11 Android O update is reaching final stages of the development. Expected ETA is November-early December...

Gesendet von meinem HTC U11 mit Tapatalk
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] narenrata24:
My friend that's true HTC launch their new phone with Oreo so that means Oreo is ready for HTC u11 and HTC will begin to rollout Oreo enytime
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] OMJ:
don't count on it...field testing only just began...it's nowhere close to being ready for rollout
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] joshiameya:
Yea i doubt, every device has different tree, life and ocean plus will be priority and then u11
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] Tikerz:
Do I have to be s-off to flash the nowipe firmware zip?
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] hx3:
No, as long as you flash the correct firmware zip that matches your CID and MID.