[Guide] Convert Sprint/Boost HTC One A9 to Dev Unlock

bdwarcell

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I managed to get this work outside the US. I (re)flashed all the original sprint radio config partitions (modemst1, modemst2, radio, rfg_0, rfg_1, rfg_2, rfg_3, rfg_4 and rfg_8, so not just the ones is some firmware update) after conversion, and everything is working fine.
How Is possible ?
 

sin23

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After restart no sim card problem :crying:
Then you need to follow all steps....1.Flash 1.57...firmware(Sprint) 2.Flash 1.57....RUU(Sprint) 3.Root(Flash twrp for marshmallow,from twrp flash magisk) 4.Unlock sim(method for htc m9 is the best...see first post...) 5.Flash again 1.57....RUU(after you sim unlock the phone!) 6.Check for software update and install ALL UPDATES,marshmallow+nougat ALL:) 7.Root (twrp for nougat + magisk) 8.backup all that files(see idarph posts) 9.flash nougat unlocked RUU 10.boot in fastboot and flash all that files(follow idarph posts) 11.Done...if you need more help.....send me privat message
 
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Abzal

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After restart no sim card problem :crying:
Yes same problem, after reboot, "NO SIM card"

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Then you need to follow all steps....1.Flash 1.57...firmware(Sprint) 2.Flash 1.57....RUU(Sprint) 3.Root(Flash twrp for marshmallow,from twrp flash magisk) 4.Unlock sim(method for htc m9 is the best...see first post...) 5.Flash again 1.57....RUU(after you sim unlock the phone!) 6.Check for software update and install ALL UPDATES,marshmallow+nougat ALL:) 7.Root (twrp for nougat + magisk) 8.backup all that files(see idarph posts) 9.flash nougat unlocked RUU 10.boot in fastboot and flash all that files(follow idarph posts) 11.Done...if you need more help.....send me privat message
This method work 100% ?
 

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Abzal

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Then you need to follow all steps....1.Flash 1.57...firmware(Sprint) 2.Flash 1.57....RUU(Sprint) 3.Root(Flash twrp for marshmallow,from twrp flash magisk) 4.Unlock sim(method for htc m9 is the best...see first post...) 5.Flash again 1.57....RUU(after you sim unlock the phone!) 6.Check for software update and install ALL UPDATES,marshmallow+nougat ALL:) 7.Root (twrp for nougat + magisk) 8.backup all that files(see idarph posts) 9.flash nougat unlocked RUU 10.boot in fastboot and flash all that files(follow idarph posts) 11.Done...if you need more help.....send me privat message
I confirm this method works, thanks to all!
 

ztrike

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Then you need to follow all steps....1.Flash 1.57...firmware(Sprint) 2.Flash 1.57....RUU(Sprint) 3.Root(Flash twrp for marshmallow,from twrp flash magisk) 4.Unlock sim(method for htc m9 is the best...see first post...) 5.Flash again 1.57....RUU(after you sim unlock the phone!) 6.Check for software update and install ALL UPDATES,marshmallow+nougat ALL:) 7.Root (twrp for nougat + magisk) 8.backup all that files(see idarph posts) 9.flash nougat unlocked RUU 10.boot in fastboot and flash all that files(follow idarph posts) 11.Done...if you need more help.....send me privat message
where I can find the 1.57 ruu for sprint?