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HTC One A9
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HTC One A9

Released: 2015, September. Released 2015, NovemberPrice: About 300 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), Sense UI
CPUOcta-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUAdreno 405
NFCYes (payments only)
SIMNano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~66.8% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeAMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
BrandHTC
ModelHTC One A9
PriceAbout 300 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA, LTE Cat7 (2CA) 300/100 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsCarbon Gray, Opal Silver, Topaz Gold, Deep Garnet, Pink
ModelsOne A9, 2PQ93, A9u, 2PQ910
SAR EU0.41 W/kg (head)
Single4 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/3", 2µm
StatusDiscontinued
Weight143 g (5.04 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 (28 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 4.274 (sunlight)
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - Americas
4G bands2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 29 - Americas
Charging18W wired, QC3
FeaturesHDR
Internal16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Released2015, September. Released 2015, November
Stand-byUp to 432 h (3G)
Announced2015, September. Released 2015, November
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, aptX
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 16 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions145.8 x 70.8 x 7.3 mm (5.74 x 2.79 x 0.29 in)
Music playUp to 60 h
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 65dB / Noise 64dB / Ring 67dB
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 644Basemark X: 6617
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio qualityNoise -94.8dB / Crosstalk -94.0dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 46h

HTC One A9 Overview

About HTC One A9 HTC One A9 is a discontinued device from HTC's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. HTC One A9 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 (28 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

HTC One A9 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the HTC One A9?

The HTC One A9 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does HTC One A9 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many HTC devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting HTC One A9 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the HTC One A9 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does HTC One A9 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your HTC One A9.