[ROM] A9 Base ROMs/Recovery-Flashable zips (Dev Edition, Sprint, AT&T)

[Captain_Throwback]

Welcome to my stock rooted ROM thread!

These ROMs are built from either the official HTC RUUs posted here, or stock boot & system backups posted in the forum.

[CENTER][SIZE="3"]*** DISCLAIMER ***
Anything you flash from this thread is done AT YOUR OWN RISK!!
I will not be held responsible if something from this thread breaks your device![/SIZE][/CENTER]

Now that that's out of the way, here are the details:

ROM Features:
- Recovery-Flashable (TWRP Recommended)
- Rooted (SuperSU 2.65)
- Forced encryption disabled
- dm-verity disabled

Instructions:
- Unlock Bootloader
- Flash TWRP
- Format Data in TWRP to remove encryption (Wipe -> Format Data -> type "yes")
- Reboot Recovery
- Copy ROM of your choice to device over USB
- Flash ROM zip
- Reboot device (device will reboot once automatically at the beginning of the boot animation to install SuperSU)
- Profit!

IMPORTANT NOTES:
- You cannot use the external SD card as internal storage, because that would require dm-verity to be enabled, which isn't possible on a custom ROM.

Available ROMs:
Unlocked/Developer Edition (GSM compatible):
1.57.617.20 Dev Edition - Android 6.0.1 - thanks @Wonders_Never_Cease
1.55.617.4 Dev Edition - Android 6.0.1 | Mirror (BasketBuild) - thanks @Frago for posting the stock images
1.12.617.6 Dev Edition - Android 6.0 | Mirror (BasketBuild)

Carrier-specific versions:
AT&T
1.57.502.20 AT&T - Android 6.0.1 - thanks @Wonders_Never_Cease
1.27.502.5 AT&T - Android 6.0 | Mirror (BasketBuild)

Sprint
1.60.651.4 Sprint - Android 6.0.1 (thanks @holofractal)
1.57.651.1 Sprint - Android 6.0.1 (thanks @holofractal)
1.10.651.1 Sprint - Android 6.0 | Mirror (BasketBuild) - thanks @entrpn for posting the stock images

All Downloads (includes firmware from RUUs)

Thanks:
@kmdm for unruu , bruutveal & ruuveal for RUU extraction and decryption
@nkk71 for his help with RUU decryption
@SuperR. for SuperR's Kitchen, which is how all the ROMs were built

XDA:DevDB Information
A9 Base ROMs, ROM for the HTC One A9

Contributors
Captain_Throwback
ROM OS Version: 6.0.x Marshmallow
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.10.x
Based On: Sense

Version Information
Status: Stable

Created 2015-12-30
Last Updated 2016-06-25

 

[nkk71]

First

Congratulations, Nice job :good::good:

 

[lsun06]

Stupid question probably, is this for Sprint only or will my att unlocked work with this ?

 

[Captain_Throwback]

Stupid question probably, is this for Sprint only or will my att unlocked work with this ?

Is what for Sprint only? There are two ROMs.

Sprint Edition is for Sprint (obviously). Dev Edition is for GSM. There's also an AT&T RUU on the HTC site, but I haven't downloaded it. Hopefully someone else can do that and build their own ROM (one of the points of this thread).

 

[lsun06]

That's what I needed to know. I still can't get it to go bast first boot image. It reboots after 6-10 seconds then never comes back on. I'm unlocked, supercid, on 1.12.617.6. Followed directions about wipe and format, flashed. Still nothing. I'll backup and punt for now. I tried numerous times.

 

[AnierinB]

My bad, just realized there is a deodexed version. Works great!

 

[SpeziesTR]

I've the same issue as Isun06.
Tryed the HIAE_DEV_EDITION_1.55.617.4_ROOTED_CPTB-deodex.zip and also HIAE_DEV_EDITION_1.55.617.4_ROOTED_CPTB-odex.zip on a European model (2PQ910000). It's S-Off and bootloader unlocked, Super-CID. MID changed to 2PQ912000.
I followed also the directions, but unfortunately it didn't work. I restored my backup which is working.

 

[nkk71]

That's what I needed to know. I still can't get it to go bast first boot image. It reboots after 6-10 seconds then never comes back on. I'm unlocked, supercid, on 1.12.617.6. Followed directions about wipe and format, flashed. Still nothing. I'll backup and punt for now. I tried numerous times.

I've the same issue as Isun06.
Tryed the HIAE_DEV_EDITION_1.55.617.4_ROOTED_CPTB-deodex.zip and also HIAE_DEV_EDITION_1.55.617.4_ROOTED_CPTB-odex.zip on a European model (2PQ910000). It's S-Off and bootloader unlocked, Super-CID. MID changed to 2PQ912000.
I followed also the directions, but unfortunately it didn't work. I restored my backup which is working.

my previous reply, was luckily deleted, by me fortunately pressing f5,

"it didn't work", "it doesnt work", are not the most useful of statements, so 2 choices

start logging, from the recovery flash, the kmsg/ramoops (whatever this device uses), etc

you should also include what firmware you are running and so on and so forth,

seriously, people, the OP just released this a few hours ago, and he get's, yet another "it doesnt work" post?? -__-

• what device do you have (specific, not vague)
• getvar all (excluding IMEI, MEID, serial number)
• what firmware are you running
• has the ROM flashed properly in recovery
• is the kernel in place
• logcat, kmsg, etc
• etc

if YOU want to help, i'm sure it would be appreciated, but the OP need specifics and exact details

 

[lsun06]

I'm not trying to be one of those people, just simply stating I can't seem to get past the first boot . It reboots and is dead. I stated I'm on a fresh install of the dev unlocked 1.12.617.6. I went through the wipe format etc. I supercid. Mid is same as 2PQ912000.
In recovery it said completed and no issues. I'm sure its me. I was just stating I can't seem to move past that first boot.

Thank you for the work, I do appreciate the folks that work on these. Without you this site would be useless and, frankly, I would have stayed w apple years and years ago.

 

[Captain_Throwback]

I'm not trying to be one of those people, just simply stating I can't seem to get past the first boot . It reboots and is dead. I stated I'm on a fresh install of the dev unlocked 1.12.617.6. I went through the wipe format etc. I supercid. Mid is same as 2PQ912000.
In recovery it said completed and no issues. I'm sure its me. I was just stating I can't seem to move past that first boot.

Thank you for the work, I do appreciate the folks that work on these. Without you this site would be useless and, frankly, I would have stayed w apple years and years ago.

Have you tried installing the 6.0.1 Dev Edition firmware to see if that helps? Typically the ROM and firmware should correspond.

 

[lsun06]

I flashed the img from the other topic that listed the convert from what I'm on now to the 6.0.1. I'm assuming it was the img as it stated it was to be flashed after the ROM backup. The 2PQxxx img. I'm assuming it's the firmware ? This phone is a different animal from the m8 and back. I've done numerous HTC phones and this one is confusing the hell out of me. It's my fault. Not yours.

 

[Captain_Throwback]

I flashed the img from the other topic that listed the convert from what I'm on now to the 6.0.1. I'm assuming it was the img as it stated it was to be flashed after the ROM backup. The 2PQxxx img. I'm assuming it's the firmware ? This phone is a different animal from the m8 and back. I've done numerous HTC phones and this one is confusing the hell out of me. It's my fault. Not yours.

fastboot getvar all from Download mode might help us see what situation your device is currently in. It sounds like you need to RUU and start over, tbh. A clean slate always helps.

You also need to be more specific with the information you provide. You're referring to vague files, so without knowing exactly what you flashed, it's difficult to help.

To be fair, the purpose of this topic is not to help people figure out why they can't flash a ROM; I already know the ROMs work. This is a Development thread to aggregate the stock rooted bases. As such, the spurious discussion really belongs in Q&A.

 

[AnierinB]

Is there anyway you could make a debloated version? Not trying to push it as I greatly appreciate your work done here!

 

[tharwatq]

@Captain_Throwback
Thank you for sharing your work.
I read the thread about rooting the A9 but it seems not all devices can be rooted (I am not sure), so I asked the OP there and waiting for his reply.
The one I have is 16GB/2GB model with Build number: 1.27.401.5 CL656287 release-keys, so would the method you mentioned work?
I also have another question but it is off topic, it is regarding the 2GB vs 3GB variants, where can I ask you regarding that? As someone was trying to help me and he told me that you can help.
Thank you so much

Sent from my HTC One A9 using Tapatalk

 

[Captain_Throwback]

@Captain_Throwback
Thank you for sharing your work.
I read the thread about rooting the A9 but it seems not all devices can be rooted (I am not sure), so I asked the OP there and waiting for his reply.
The one I have is 16GB/2GB model with Build number: 1.27.401.5 CL656287 release-keys, so would the method you mentioned work?
I also have another question but it is off topic, it is regarding the 2GB vs 3GB variants, where can I ask you regarding that? As someone was trying to help me and he told me that you can help.
Thank you so much

Sent from my HTC One A9 using Tapatalk

Your entire post is off-topic for this thread. As I just stated:

The purpose of this topic is not to help people figure out why they can't flash a ROM; I already know the ROMs work. This is a Development thread to aggregate the stock rooted bases. As such, the spurious discussion really belongs in Q&A.

I don't know what the "method you mentioned" refers to, but I do know that the FAQ in the TWRP thread answers several root questions. The root method in @jcase's Root thread is largely deprecated with the advent of @Chainfire's latest Beta zips, which automatically patch the boot image. It seems to me that you're making it more complicated than necessary.

And all questions belong in the Q&A forum. If you have a question that you need my feedback on, just mention me and I'll see it.

Now please, let's get this thread back on topic.

 

[Captain_Throwback]

I'm going to also upload the firmware extracted from these RUUs to the Downloads tab of the DevDB project. That may help with some of the compatibility issues people are having with the ROMs. Note, however, that the firmware is for people with S-OFF ONLY, and you may need to add your MID and/or CID to the android-info.txt included in the zip for it to flash on your variant. Before you do that, MAKE SURE THE FIRMWARE YOU'RE FLASHING IS FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH YOUR VARIANT!!!! That means - don't flash GSM firmware on your CDMA device and vice versa - the radios are incompatible and will undoubtedly break data for you.

I'm uploading the AT&T firmware now (from the HTC-posted RUU), as I'm about to build a stock rooted for that and upload.

 

[scott8281]

I'm going to also upload the firmware extracted from these RUUs to the Downloads tab of the DevDB project. That may help with some of the compatibility issues people are having with the ROMs. Note, however, that the firmware is for people with S-OFF ONLY, and you may need to add your MID and/or CID to the android-info.txt included in the zip for it to flash on your variant. Before you do that, MAKE SURE THE FIRMWARE YOU'RE FLASHING IS FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH YOUR VARIANT!!!! That means - don't flash GSM firmware on your CDMA device and vice versa - the radios are incompatible and will undoubtedly break data for you.

I'm uploading the AT&T firmware now (from the HTC-posted RUU), as I'm about to build a stock rooted for that and upload.

Great to hear you uploading an att version. I'm stock rooted with s-on. I'll gladly be the lab rat for the rom

Sent from my HTC One A9 using Tapatalk

 

[Captain_Throwback]

Great to hear you uploading an att version. I'm stock rooted with s-on. I'll gladly be the lab rat for the rom

Sent from my HTC One A9 using Tapatalk

AT&T version is up.

 

[scott8281]

AT&T version is up.

Awesome. Downloading now

Sent from my HTC One A9 using Tapatalk

 

[scott8281]

AT&T version is up.

I can confirm the At&t rom is working fine. I did a clean install and set up everything like new. Runs great.

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