[GUIDE][ROOT] HTC One X9 Android 6.0 ROOT Method

sabpprook · Sep 6, 2016

0x00 Preparation

Here are something you will need.
1. HTC Driver
2. adb & fastboot

PC:
Install HTC Driver the decompress ADB-Windows.zip.

Phone:
Go to (Settings -> About -> Software information -> More -> Build number), Tap it 7 times to enable developer options.
Go to (Settings -> Developer options), Check OEM unlocking and USB debugging options.

PC:
Go to ADB-Windows folder and hold Shift + Right Mouse Click the click open command windows here.
Input the command below to test adb function.

Code:

adb devices

0x01 Unlock Bootloader

Input the command to reboot to download mode.

Code:

adb reboot download

Download mode is same as fastboot in bootloader on old devices, so you must to do UNLOCK, FLASH or RUU in download mode.

Go to HTCdev website to unlock bootloader, you can search many guides on Google.

0x02 Flash TWRP Recovery

TWRP 3.0.2-0
Reboot to download mode and flash recovery.

Code:

adb reboot download
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.0.2-0-e56ml.img

After flash recovery, reboot to bootloader then BOOT TO RECOVERY MODE.

0x03 Format Data

Wipe -> Format Data -> type yes to format data

Please reboot to recovery after formatting.

0x04 Install SuperSU

Please download SuperSU v2.78, i've test this version and work like a charm.

Before flashing su, please ensure that BOOT image is stock.

schuertzi · Dec 7, 2009 100 3 0

Looks good. Have to questions: Will that also work for the DualSim version?
Is the TWRP not the test version, where need a password?
Thx a lot.

Sent from my LG-H961N using XDA-Developers mobile app

sabpprook · Sep 7, 2016

schuertzi said:
Looks good. Have to questions: Will that also work for the DualSim version?
Is the TWRP not the test version, where need a password?
Thx a lot.

Sent from my LG-H961N using XDA-Developers mobile app

I have tested on dual-sim device (Taiwanese model) but single-sim devices, need volunteer to test it.

In this situation TWRP will request password, stock BOOT and boot into android once, in the meanwhile userdata will be encrypted.
BUT you won't do nothing if you flash TWRP, just format the userdata and install SuperSU, encryption doesn't matter anymore.

schuertzi · Dec 7, 2009 100 3 0

OK thx. So, you tried it with the DualSim version. That's great. But I don't know how to stock Boot and boot into Android? Can you help me with that? Thx a lot.

Sent from my LG-H961N using XDA-Developers mobile app

sabpprook · Sep 7, 2016 at 4:54 PM

schuertzi said:
OK thx. So, you tried it with the DualSim version. That's great. But I don't know how to stock Boot and boot into Android? Can you help me with that? Thx a lot.

Sent from my LG-H961N using XDA-Developers mobile app

FORMAT userdata via TWRP
Reboot to download mode
Flash stock BOOT image
Reboot

schuertzi · Dec 7, 2009 100 3 0

Thx for your explanation. Will try, it when I am back home.
Thx again.

Sent from my LG-H961N using XDA-Developers mobile app

wkharposh66 · Sep 10, 2016 at 11:04 PM

sabpprook said:
FORMAT userdata via TWRP

Reboot to download mode

Flash stock BOOT image

Reboot

Thank you very much for the instructions
I have done it the root very easy
But my phone is S-off So I used SD card method
It's very easy way than ADB methode also no need to unlock bootloader if you are S-off.

dsjiffry · Sep 11, 2016 at 2:43 PM

Dude...... Awesome tutorial........thank you.

Can some one direct me on how to get xposed up and running?????

sabpprook · Sep 11, 2016 at 5:06 PM

dsjiffry said:
Dude...... Awesome tutorial........thank you.

Can some one direct me on how to get xposed up and running?????

DO IT YOURSELF

Install xposed framework here via TWRP, then install APK here

geekygrl · Sep 17, 2016 at 11:09 AM

Thanks so much! I will test this on my single sim X9 :good:

One of the best How-To's I have seen posted on this site in a long time - great work! :laugh:

m3johan · Oct 4, 2016

Do I have to root before I upgrade to the latest Android? 2.18.401.3
I have tried this and as soon as I install twrp the phone is soft bricked. It does not even start if I reinstall stock recovery.

Edit:
I tried again but this time I skipped this part:
0x03 Format Data

Wipe -> Format Data -> type yes to format data

Rooted and not soft bricked.

Bailey Abu Jimmy · Oct 14, 2016 1 0 0

hello, when I wrote adb devices, it show for me 2 devices, one is htc and one is emulator, so how I can choose my device htc ?
please advice.

m3johan · Oct 25, 2016 at 7:31 PM

Now I use magisk.
I downgraded my phone to 2.17.401.1 (with RUU) and then updated via ota to 2.23.401.1.
Then installed TWRP. From there I installed all three files from the links in the magisk section. Booted into recovery and installed the two zip-files, this time I had to format data to be able to install.
When booted I installed magisk manager from my download directory and Phils superuser app from play store.
Checked root with Root checker to confirm.

gray54 · Dec 29, 2016

Hi, when I try fastboot flash recovery part, I get cannot load 'twrp-3.0.2-0-e56ml.img' message. What should I do?

Hero_elmehrik22 · Jan 26, 2017 at 3:46 PM

thank you so much, it worked greatly on my htc x9 dual sim.

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thank you so much, it worked greatly on my htc x9 dual sim.

Soularis sun · Jan 27, 2017

after flashing twrp the phone is soft bricked
i flashed twrp and then stock boot.img
when i let twrp change system partition it soft bricks the phone

farvehar09 · Mar 13, 2015 42 3 0

Hi, Please get backup before use this method!
My phone is die
can you help me ?
Please tell me to flash stock rom in this phone
thanks alot

kgpp2293 · May 11, 2017

-.- folllowed instructions on single sim wont boot past htc logo. great job. should have informed us of password or something to actually allow full access so this doesnt happen. how to restore the phone as it wouldnt even let me do a backup in recovery before hand.... and your comments just said do it anyway
edit:
i may have swiped factory reset not format data. this may be my issue. just gotta wait 3 hours to download my original boot image now -.- will post back withupdate

#update:
flashed stock bootimg, recoveryimg and systemimg then flashed decrypted firmware and then the twrp rebooted into recovery instantly it mounted everything fine no password asked. formatted flashed su then booted and seems to be working fine just turning phone on now and says updating apps. thanks

will post back with or if any issues

KrazeyMad · Jul 24, 2016 5 1 0

ty ty sir i rooted my phone because of you

gray54 · Sep 22, 2016 9 0 0

kgpp2293 said:
-.- folllowed instructions on single sim wont boot past htc logo. great job. should have informed us of password or something to actually allow full access so this doesnt happen. how to restore the phone as it wouldnt even let me do a backup in recovery before hand.... and your comments just said do it anyway
edit:
i may have swiped factory reset not format data. this may be my issue. just gotta wait 3 hours to download my original boot image now -.- will post back withupdate

#update:
flashed stock bootimg, recoveryimg and systemimg then flashed decrypted firmware and then the twrp rebooted into recovery instantly it mounted everything fine no password asked. formatted flashed su then booted and seems to be working fine just turning phone on now and says updating apps. thanks will post back with or if any issues

Hey can u help me? When I try fastboot flash recovery part, I get cannot load 'twrp-3.0.2-0-e56ml.img' message.

[GUIDE][ROOT] HTC One X9 Android 6.0 ROOT Method

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