Updated June 19, 2017 : Added the download link to install the 1.11.709.3 system update on HTC U11.

Today HTC has started rolling a new firmware update for the newly launched HTC U11. The update is based on Android 7.1 Nougat and not 7.1.2 update. This update comes with nothing new except system enhancement and Bug fixes for HTC U11 with 1.11.709.3. The update has started to roll out via OTA in a phase wise manner. The update also brings latest security patch and bumps the software version to 1.11.709.3.

HTC U11 was launched recently and became a new hype with its latest feature where we can squeeze the phone to open up the camera or Messenger. HTC U11 sports a 5.5-inch QHD display with a screen resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels density. It is powered by latest Snapdragon 835 processor. About the camera, it has a 12 MP primary camera with an f/1.7 aperture, phase detection autofocus, optical image stabilization, and a dual-LED flash. This device is backed by 3,000 mAh battery and came out of the box with latest sweet of Android 7.1 Nougat.

The new update of OTA carries software weighs around 440MB runs on Android 7.1 Nougat. Now you can enjoy the latest 1.11.709.3 build on HTC U11 by following the below step by step guide to flash 1.11.709.3 System Enhancement and Bug fix on HTC U11. The new update has rolled out and will soon available on your phone via OTA notification.

HTC U11 Updates with 1.11.709.3 System Enhancement and Bug fix

If you didn’t receive the OTA, you can update Nougat 1.11.709.3 on HTC U11 manually using below guide.

Note : 

  • Your phone should have at least 50% of battery.
  • Take full backup on your Phone completely before starting to update

DOWNLOAD FILES

Download ROM Files here

How To Manually Update HTC U11 with latest released firmware (1.11.709.3)

If you didn’t receive the official OTA on HTC U11, then either you can wait for the update notification to hit your phone or you can update manually. As OTA may take a few days or a week to be available for all, you can try to update manually by Going into

Settings —> About —> System Update and check for the update manually to upgrade HTC U11 with 1.11.709.3 Android Nougat build.

If you have the RUU Zip file of the latest 1.11.709.3 OTA, then follow below guide to flash the OTA build using below guide.

Pre-Requisite : 

  • Remember : This guide is to Install Stock OTA Manually on HTC U11
  • Your device must have 70% Of battery.
  • You need a Laptop or PC to perform this Action.
  • You should be using Stock Firmware and not Custom ROM.
  • Back Up your Data to make sure you have data’s in case if something Wrong (This Process won’t loose your data).
  • Make sure you have followed the steps properly. Don’t Skip and Read ! – We are not responsible for any damage that you make to your Phone.

What Do You Need ?

  • Download Minimal ADB Tool – CLICK HERE or Download the Full ADB setup for Windows / Mac here
  • Download HTC Drivers – Click Here

Steps To Manually Update HTC U11 to May Security update via ADB Fastboot (1.11.709.3)

To update manually  HTC U11 to May Security update via ADB Fastboot, you must be running locked bootloader and stock ROM. If you have already rooted then make sure to unroot and then follow this step to 1.11.709.3 update  HTC U11 to May Security patch manually.

  • First of all enable the Developer OptioTo Enable the Developer Option, Go to your Settings -> About -> Software Information -> More -> Now Tap on the Build Number 7-8 Times until you see a toast message “Developer option enabled“
  • Go back to settings -> Now you need to enable the OEM Unlock by going to Settings -> Developer Option and Enable OEM Unlock and USB Debugging
  • Download ADB and Fastboot tool and Install in your PC/Computer
  • Download the OTA RUU zip and copy or move to ADB Folder.
  • Now connect your phone to Computer using USB Cable.
  • When you connect your Phone to Computer, please wait until all the drivers get installed.
  • In your ADB fastboot folder open a command prompt window by pressing Shift Key + Right Mouse Click
  • Now type the following command in your command window to reboot the HTC U11 into download mode
  • adb reboot download
  • Your Phone will boot into download mode, if not, you boot into download mode manually by following step below
  • —-> Power Off your phone.
  • —-> Press and hold Power + Vol Down at the same time
  • —-> Once you see the download mode, now you can use the volume down and power button to navigate and select
  • Now type the command below on your ADB command window to Boot your device to RUUMode
  • fastboot oem rebootRUU
  • Now flash the RUU zip file by following command below (File_name is the name of the file.)
  • fastboot flash zip File_name.zip
  • Wait for the ROM or OTA to get installed. Once installation completes, you can reboot your phone.
  • That’s it! DONE !!!!

adb reboot download

fastboot oem rebootRUU

fastboot flash zip File_name.zip