[How to] Sprint HTC One Android 4.4 KitKat based CyanogenMod 11 (CM11) AOSP ROM

CyanogenMod 11 builds have started popping up for various devices now, and the Sprint HTC One is the latest to get the CM love.

This isn’t an official CM 11 release, but has been built from the open source CyanogenMod code. It includes all of the features that you’d typically find in an official CM release though.

To install Android 4.4 based CM11 on your Sprint  HTC One, you’ll need a custom recovery installed on your phone. And make sure that your recovery is updated to the latest version available, since both TWRP and CWM users have been reporting that Android 4.4 Kit Kat is not compatible with older versions of both these recoveries.

WARNING!

Warranty may be void of your device if you follow the procedures given on this page.

You only are responsible for your device. We won’t be liable if any damage occurs to your device and/or its components.

CHECK DEVICE MODEL NO.

To make sure your device is eligible with this, you must first confirm its model no. in ‘About device’ option under Settings. Another way to confirm model no. is by looking for it on the packaging box of your device. It must be 801c!

Do not use the procedures discussed here on any other device. You have been warned!

BEFORE YOU BEGIN..

You must do this pre-installation stuff before attempting to install the ROM on your Sprint HTC One in order to avoid any complications later, and have a smooth and successful process.

BACK UP YOUR DEVICE

Back up important data and stuff before you start playing around here as there are chances you might lose your apps and app-data (app settings, game progress, etc.), and in rare case, files on the internal memory, too.

For help on Backup and Restore, check out our exclusive page on that linked right below.

► ANDROID BACK UP AND RESTORE GUIDE: APPS AND TIPS

CHARGE YOUR DEVICE

If your android device powers off due to lack of battery while the process is underway, it could damage the device.

So, make sure your device is adequately charged — at least 50% battery of the device.

EXAMPLE VIDEO

If you haven’t used a custom recovery, either CWM or TWRP, before, to install a .zip file of a ROM on anything else, then we suggest you first watch a video of that, given right below, to get familiar with the process.

Just fyi, the video below shows installing a .zip file (of recovery) on Galaxy S3, but it doesn’t matter as the process remains exactly same. So, once you are finished with video, jump to downloads and step-by-step guide below.

SPRINT HTC ONE ANDROID 4.4 KITKAT UPDATE INSTALLATION GUIDE

DOWNLOADS

Download the files given below and transfer them to a separate folder on your phone and remember the location.

• Android 4.4 ROM file: DOWNLOAD LINK 
  File name: cm-11-20131108-UNOFFICIAL-m7spr.zip
  File size: 190.13 MB
  

• Google Apps:  DOWNLOAD LINK
  File name: gapps-kk-20131031.zip
  File size: 125.43 MB

Reminder: Before you proceed, make sure you’ve transferred the files you downloaded above to a separate folder on your phone.

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE

Make sure you have backed up your phone adequately (including important data stored on internal memory). Also create a nandroid backup using your recovery for additional safety.

You’ll need either CWM or TWRP recovery for installing the AOSP Android 4.4 KitKat ROM on your Sprint HTC ONE. And since CWM and TWRP recoveries function differently we’ve put together separate guides for both of them. So if you’re a CWM user, follow the CWM users guide and if you’re a TWRP user follow the guide for TWRP users.

NOTE: Android 4.4 requires latest version of CWM and TWRP recoveries, otherwise the Android 4.4 ROM won’t install fine.

GUIDE FOR CLOCKWORKMOD RECOVERY (CWM) USERS

1. Boot into recovery mode. For this:
   • Power off your device and wait 4-5 seconds after lights go off
   • Press and hold Volume Down button, then press the Power button to switch on your phone and release it, but keep holding the Volume Down button. Your phone will boot into Bootloader mode
   • You’ll see a screen with options to boot into fastboot and recovery mode. Here, press Volume down once to navigate to RECOVERY, then press Power button to select it and boot into Recovery mode.
     └ In Bootloader and Recovery mode, use Volume buttons to navigate Up and Down between options and use Power button to select an option.
2. Create a Backup from recovery. It’s optional but very important to do, so that in case something goes wrong you can restore to current status easily.
3. Perform a Factory Reset (This will delete all apps and their settings and game progress). For this:
   • Select Wipe data/Factory reset, then select Yes on the next screen to confirm factory reset (screenshot)
4. Install the cm-11-20131108-UNOFFICIAL-m7spr.zip file first. For this:
   • Select Install zip » Choose zip from sdcard (or external sdcard, you know where your files are) » browse to the location where you saved the file and select the cm-11-20131108-UNOFFICIAL-m7spr.zip file » select Yes on next screen to confirm installation of the file
     
5. Now similarly flash the gapps-kk-20131031.zip file, as you did in step 4.
   └ Make sure to first flash the ROM file and then the Gapps file.
6. After you are done with flashing of the files, reboot your device. For this, go back to the main menu of recovery and select reboot system now.

That’s all. Your phone will now reboot and it will take some time as it’ll be phone’s first boot after installing Android 4.4, be extremely excited for this!

GUIDE FOR TWRP RECOVERY USERS

1. Boot into recovery mode. For this:
   • Power off your device and wait 4-5 seconds after lights go off
   • Press and hold Volume Down button, then press the Power button to switch on your phone and release it, but keep holding the Volume Down button. Your phone will boot into Bootloader mode
   • You’ll see a screen with options to boot into fastboot and recovery mode. Here, press Volume down once to navigate to RECOVERY, then press Power button to select it and boot into Recovery mode.
     └ In Bootloader and Recovery mode, use Volume buttons to navigate Up and Down between options and use Power button to select an option.
2. Create a Backup from recovery. It’s optional but very important to do, so that in case something goes wrong you can restore to current status easily
3. Perform a Factory Reset (this will delete all apps and their settings and game progress). For this:
   • Tap on Wipe » then at the bottom of the screen do a Swipe on the ‘Swipe to factory reset‘ option (screenshot)
4. First Install the ROM file – cm-11-20131108-UNOFFICIAL-m7spr.zip
   • Tap on Install » browse to the location where you saved the files and tap on the cm-11-20131108-UNOFFICIAL-m7spr.zip file. Now at the bottom of the screen, do a swipe on the Swipe to confirm flash option to begin flashing.
     
5. Now similarly flash the gapps-kk-20131031.zip file.
   └ Make sure to first flash the ROM file and then the Gapps file.
6. After you are done with flashing of the files, reboot your device. For this:
   • Go back to the main menu of recovery and tap on Reboot » then, tap on System to reboot your phone.

That’s all. Your phone will now reboot and it will take some time as it’ll be phone’s first boot after installing Android 4.4, KitKat. Be very excited, man!

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