HTC clearly wants to set a good example in the way it's dealing with software updates for the One A9. Perhaps the company got "inspired" by Apple in more ways than just the handset's looks.
The update to Android 6.0.1 is already out for the A9 units that have been sold unlocked, and now it's time for the same software to roll out to devices bought from SprinThe carrier has announced the release of software version 1.57.651.1 for the One A9. This brings with it the 6.0.1 iteration of Android (which includes many new emojis), but also battery life improvements, enhanced camera features, the addition of Wi-Fi calling functionality, as well as some "system enhancements".
The over-the-air update should already be on its way, but if your phone hasn't yet notified you about it, just be patient as these things are generally staged and can take a few days to make it to all devices out there. If you're impatient, you can head to the Source link below and download the 1.86GB RUU file which will load the software on your handset through your PC (if you have HTC Sync Manager installed).
HTC's One A9 is the luckiest Android but non-Nexus non-Android One phone on the planet these days. It keeps getting updates sooner than most other OEM smartphones and is even receiving the monthly security patches faster than all of them too. The unlocked version of the device received Marshmallow 6.0.1 at the end of 2015 and now, one month later, the Sprint carrier version is ready for this update too.
Version 1.57.651.1 of the software brings the A9 all of the new Android 6.0.1 emojis with plenty of improvements that HTC details in its changelog below.
This software upgrade available for your HTC One provides the following key enhancements:
· Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update
· Battery life improvements
· Camera feature improvements
· Addition of Wi-Fi Calling Functionality
· System enhancements
Details
Before you proceed, please confirm that this software upgrade to
1.57.651.1
is
a newer version than what is currently loaded on your device. If it is
the same version, there is no need to reload the software. Navigate to
the Home screen, then tap
All apps
>
Settings
>
About
and locate the
Software information
. If your Software number is less than
1.57.651.1
, you should proceed with the upgrade.
WARNING:
During the upgrade process the device will reboot multiple times and
show software upgrade screens. Do not remove the AC charger or
long-press the Power button as this might stop the update and your
device may be rendered inoperable!
Getting Started
Before you proceed with the update, make sure you have done the following:
·
Set aside approximately 20 minutes to allow the device to update
·
Connect the device to a charger
·
Ensure the battery is charged to at least 35%
·
Connect to Wi-Fi or 3G/4G LTE to access and download the update
Installation instructions
To download and install the update from the device, follow these steps below:
1.
Follow the "Getting Started" steps above.
2.
From the Home screen tap
All apps
, tap
Settings
.
3.
Tap
System updates
.
4.
Tap
HTC software update
.
5.
Tap
Check now
.
6.
Tap
DOWNLOAD
to download the update.
7.
The status of the download can be checked in the Notifications pull down.
8.
Once
the download is complete, the user will be prompted to install from the
Notifications pull down. Tap the System update to begin the upgrade
process.
9.
Tap
OK
to begin the update process to software version
1.57.651.1
.
10.
The
device will reboot and begin installation. Users will not be able to
use their device during the installation process (approximately 10
minutes).
11.
Once the system update is complete, tap
OK
to continue.
12.
For best performance, open
Play Store
and tap the
Menu
icon, then select
My apps
and ensure all installed apps are updated.
Manual system update instructions:
If
you are outside of Sprint/Wi-Fi coverage, or the update is not found,
you may perform a manual system update via USB connection to a PC. This
process requires that you download and install HTC Sync Manager first in
order to get the proper drivers. If you do not have HTC Sync Manager
installed already, you may download the software from
http://www.htc.com/www/software/htc-sync-manager/
.
WARNING:
Performing the system update manually will delete all information from
the device. Ensure all information is backed up before proceeding. See
the Help & How To section of this website for more information on
backing up your device contents.
Performing the ROM Update:
1.
Download and save the HTC One™ for Sprint ROM update to your PC.
2.
Connect your device to your PC via the supplied USB cable.
3.
If
the device is not recognized by the PC, ensure you have HTC Sync
Manager installed and then disconnect and reconnect the device from the
USB cable.
4.
Once
the device is properly recognized on the PC, locate the HTC One™ for
Sprint ROM Update that you downloaded. Double-click on the file to
launch the system update wizard.
5.
Follow all of the system update wizard instructions shown on your PC.
6.
Once the update is complete, click
Finish
in the Wizard and the device will reboot.
7.
Once the device reboots, the initial setup wizard will appear.
8.
After the initial setup process is complete, open
Play Store
, tap the
Menu
icon, then select
My apps
and ensure all installed apps are updated.
9.
After initial setup and updating all apps, the device is ready for use.
Note
: If the ROM update wizard fails to recognize the device, close the wizard and then follow the steps below:
·
From a powered off state, hold
VOLUME DOWN
while powering on the device to access download mode.
·
Connect the device to the PC while in this state and attempt the ROM update again.
To exit download mode manually, use the volume keys to navigate to
reboot
and press the
POWER
button to select it.
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