HTC ONE M9 **FAQ and useful links** -UPDATED 4-11-15

[SolApathy]

HTC M9 FAQ ​

UPDATED March 31st, 2015

Greetings fellow members! This post will be updated as the forum grows to include links on common issues and FAQ's for the HTC M9. If you have anything you think should be added please feel free post here: Private chat with Staff members. In addition, If you have any of your own FAQ's, tips, tricks, or suggestions please feel free to post them below. We are looking to expand this FAQ and with your help; turn it into one of the most comprehensive guides at Android Forums.

Important information:

Are you thinking of buying an unlocked device, or a device that is branded by another carrier? Make sure it will work by clicking this link for a device/carrier compatibility list!

Useful threads:

Information before purchasing Developer edition of the M9
M9 Tips and tricks thread
HTC M9 Cases & accessory discussion

Useful links:

HTC's M9 support page for useful information setup and tips!

Getting started with your HTC M9

HTC M9 Camera guide

What is Blinkfeed?

Travelling internationally with Sprint

FAQ Section:

HTC M9 Specification sheet


General HTC M9 Forum FAQ:

Here is a thread on general Android Phone FAQ's

Android Forums FAQ

What is rooted/does being rooted mean?
Here is a link to the devices "All Things Root Guide" sticky: COMING SOON once root is available

Want to help support Rooting and ViperROM development? CLICK HERE to donate!

Additional links:

 

[Smeden44]

How to hacking a Htc One

 

[janfar]

Anyone here willing to give me the part number/ model number of the AT&T HTC One M9?

 

[KOLIO]

I have the Developer Edition & mine simply lists HTC One M9 under the Settings > About >Phone Identity>Model Number.

Checking all the usual retail outlet web sites shows the same for all models/carriers for North America.

Just a BTW,the "codename" for the Developer Edition is: htc_himaulatt.

Hopefully,someone will post a screeenshot of the AT&T M9 "About" page.

 

[janfar]

Thanks KOLIO. How about at the lower section on the back of the phone. The M7 had its PN stamped there. Could it be there??? I want to buy one while I am in Russia as I dont expect to be back in the West till July and I desperately need a new mobile.

 

[KOLIO]

Thanks KOLIO. How about at the lower section on the back of the phone. The M7 had its PN stamped there. Could it be there??? I want to buy one while I am in Russia as I dont expect to be back in the West till July and I desperately need a new mobile.

Yes,the data is stamped on the back.
I tried to take a picture of mine & zoom the pic,but,the print dosn't show clear enough,especially w/the GunMetal color.
I would probably be able to read it under a magnifying glass,but,I do not have one at home & won't be returning to work until the weekend.
I'll be out & about tomorrow,I can stop by a jeweler/watch shop & have 'em put it under the glass for a clearer view.

 

[janfar]

Much appreciated KOLIO. Typical of HTC to make the writing too small. The M7 was just barely readable but I have good sights so it wasnt a problem.

Awaiting your reply.

 

[KOLIO]

Much appreciated KOLIO. Typical of HTC to make the writing too small. The M7 was just barely readable but I have good sights so it wasnt a problem.
Awaiting your reply.

My eyesight isn't too bad,& I can usually zoom in & read very small print,do it all the time @ work w/data plates on various equipment.
But,I stopped by the T-Mobile store this past weekend & while there, got an overpriced Zagg body skin & screen protector.
Was supposed to be clear (says so right on the F***ing box),but,the body skin is matte & not only muted the awesome GunMetal finish,it made reading the data w/the naked eye virtually impossible.
The store manager will be in tomorrow, hopefully I can get a refund.
While I'm out,I'll find someone/somewhere to get a better look at the fine print.

 

[janfar]

Ah... I would never put that on my phone. I work in the oil field so only an Otterbox Defender will work for me as I dont plan on buying another phone until the HTC One M10 or better comes out.

 

[SolApathy]

On my Sprint Gunmetal Grey version it says:

Model: OPJA200 FCCID:NM80PJA200 HTC:HTC0PJA2
Next line:Use only power supplies listed in the safety guide

 

[janfar]

Thanks SolApathy... I take it then the JA200 is the significant line on the PN.

Waiting to see what the AT&T one would be

 

[KOLIO]

Just got a pic of the M9 Developer Edition:
Model: OPJA110
FCC ID: NM80PJA110

The HTC data is not present,as is on SolApathy's Sprint Model.

 

[janfar]

Great. So OPJA110 is the Dev edition. KOLIO, is this a phone for the the AT&T network?

 

[KOLIO]

Great. So OPJA110 is the Dev edition. KOLIO, is this a phone for the the AT&T network?

Yeppers:
Direct quote from HTC:
http://www.htc.com/us/go/htc-one-unlocked-developer/

What US networks does the HTC One M9 unlocked / developer edition work on?

The hardware for the HTC One M9 Unlocked and Developer will work fully on the following US LTE Networks.

• Alaska Communications
• AT&T
• Cricket
• MetroPCS
• NET 10
• Straight Talk
• T-Mobile
• WalMart Family Mobile

 

[janfar]

Thats the information I need. Hopefully I can get my hands on a OPJA110 in Moscow. I dont think they would chnage the PN between a Dev edition and a standard AT&T edition. At least I hope not.

 

[KOLIO]

Thats the information I need. Hopefully I can get my hands on a OPJA110 in Moscow. I dont think they would chnage the PN between a Dev edition and a standard AT&T edition. At least I hope not.

Just looked-up the M9 on AMAZON:
The AT&T model may be available to ship outside of the U.S.
The Dev/Unlocked models,they'll ship to US addresses only.
Of course,that's not to say you can'tget either one shipped to you,thisis just what Ifound on AMAZON direct,where thepricing is in-line w/HTC & AT&T pricing.
Other 3rd party sellers will no doubt get it to you,but,you'll pay a premium.
If you're looking for some sort of cornfirmation,sooner rather than later,as to if the AT&T & the DEV/Unlocked models are esentially the same phone (less SIM Lock/BOOTLOADER Status/AT&T Bloat),ya might wanna check over @ XDA Developers:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-one-m9
http://forum.xda-developers.com/one-m9

 

[KOLIO]

Just looked-up the T-MOBILE Version @ www.pdadb.net:
Model No: 0PJA120

EDIT: Look here & scroll all the way down & you'll have a link to AT&T's site :

http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=specs&id=7764&view=1&c=htc_one_m9_lte-a_na_htc_hima

It does indeed appear that the Developer Edition/Unlocked/AT&T version is essentially the same phone, (Less Carrier bloat/SIM Locking/Bootloader Status), with the Model No: 0PJA110

 

[janfar]

I checked amazon. None of the vendors I found there were willing to ship to Russia. When I have more time I will do some more shopping.

I tried on xda... no response...

 

[KOLIO]

I checked amazon. None of the vendors I found there were willing to ship to Russia. When I have more time I will do some more shopping.

I tried on xda... no response...

Check out www.swappa.com

Most sales are for used devices,but,some sell new.
General consensus is this is a relatively safe site to buy & sell,especially if you use PayPal for all transactions.

 

[janfar]

Counldnt find one on there... I will see what I can find in Moscow. May have to pay an extra 100usd but thats the price we pay for being on the wrong side of the world.