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Some questions regading HTC explorer unlock

Hello guys! I'm a newbie to the android world as i'm planning to get my first smartphone. As it is retailing for 130€ the HTC Explorer seems like a good choice.
I want to learn how to root it because I need to unlock it as I need to use different sim cards. Moreover I want to exploit the phone, optimize it and maybe OC it a bit.
As far as i understood i need to do the following steps:
This tutorial to root it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1415223
This rom to install: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1473218
Are these the right steps to take?
And would be "easy" for someone that doesn't know anything to do it?
Thanks for your help guys!

c'mon guys, 5 min of your time!!

DavidSnake said:
Hello guys! I'm a newbie to the android world as i'm planning to get my first smartphone. As it is retailing for 130€ the HTC Explorer seems like a good choice.
I want to learn how to root it because I need to unlock it as I need to use different sim cards. Moreover I want to exploit the phone, optimize it and maybe OC it a bit.
As far as i understood i need to do the following steps:
This tutorial to root it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1415223
This rom to install: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1473218
Are these the right steps to take?
And would be "easy" for someone that doesn't know anything to do it?
Thanks for your help guys!
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As for the guide to root the Explorer, he's basically spoon feeding instructions, so as long as you do exactly what he's doing, there shouldn't be a problem. If you have any specific questions about the process, you might want to ask in that thread.
The ROMing part is the very easy part, you choose a ROM of your choice and flash it. The link for the ROM you posted requires a certain recovery (and it appears to need some ext partition), so bear that in mind. Remember to read everything to be safe. I think most Sense ROMs require a partitioned SD card.
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gagdude said:
As for the guide to root the Explorer, he's basically spoon feeding instructions, so as long as you do exactly what he's doing, there shouldn't be a problem. If you have any specific questions about the process, you might want to ask in that thread.
The ROMing part is the very easy part, you choose a ROM of your choice and flash it. The link for the ROM you posted requires a certain recovery (and it appears to need some ext partition), so bear that in mind. Remember to read everything to be safe. I think most Sense ROMs require a partitioned SD card.
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Thanks a lot for your reply!
I also see there are a lot of topics regarding kernel.
Should I also update the kernel after rooting it? Or does the rom update already includes a more functional kernel?

DavidSnake said:
Thanks a lot for your reply!
I also see there are a lot of topics regarding kernel.
Should I also update the kernel after rooting it? Or does the rom update already includes a more functional kernel?
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JaggyROM already includes a custom kernel.
What the kernel does is manages the CPU. Different kernels have different governers, some kernels help battery life, other kernels help with the performance of the device.
For example, the stock kernel cannot overclock, does not have governers like smartass or interactive. But flashing a custom kernel may allow OCing and give you more governers.
I, myself have never flashed a custom kernel by itself because the ROMs I flash already have good enough kernels included.
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Ok cool, so i will install the jaggyROM and have nothing to worry!
One last question: does the process of rooting unlock the SIM card? From what i've read by unlocking the bootloader you also unlock the sim card.
If not are there any more steps i need to take?
Or it is simply not possible and i have to buy a IMEI code to unlock the SIM card?

DavidSnake said:
Ok cool, so i will install the jaggyROM and have nothing to worry!
One last question: does the process of rooting unlock the SIM card? From what i've read by unlocking the bootloader you also unlock the sim card.
If not are there any more steps i need to take?
Or it is simply not possible and i have to buy a IMEI code to unlock the SIM card?
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Rooting does not unlock the SIM card, nor does unlocking the bootloader, sorry.
For your phone, yes you will have to unlock the traditional way
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i found this tutorial in another website. is it bogus?
[INSTRUCTIONS]:
[Prerequisites:]
HTC Sync (Windows Only)
HTC Super Tool
Enable USB Debug on Pico
Use Charge Only mode when connected to PC
Exit HTC Sync on PC
[Steps:]
1. Go to HTCDEV website: HTCdev - Unlock Bootloader
2. Click on "Begin Unlock Bootloader" (create a user if you don't have one)
3. Use HTC Super Tool in the [Prerequisites] to generate your token. (Or, alternatively, follow the instructions step 1 through step 10 on htcdev.com)
4. In step 10, when posting your token, make sure you remove the blanks preceding each line
5. After you receive your Unlock_code.bin in email, follow step 11.
6. Now your pico aka explorer should reboot and you have your bootloader and sim unlocked.
(i didn't put any credits or source as i dont know the forum policy)

As far as I know, unlocking the bootloader will not SIM unlock the phone. The guide itself sounds legit, and I believe that is the way to unlock the bootloader, but the SIM should still be locked.
and I thought I should point this out, I'm pretty sure unlocking the bootloader will factory reset your phone, so you might want to make a backup of everything first
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ok thanks a lot for your help!
i will buy the phone tomorrow and we'll see what happens
do you know any safe website to buy an unlocking code in case that tutorial doesn't work?

DavidSnake said:
ok thanks a lot for your help!
i will buy the phone tomorrow and we'll see what happens
do you know any safe website to buy an unlocking code in case that tutorial doesn't work?
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No problem! Always glad to help. (And remember to click the thanks button for whichever posts you found helpful hehe )
I've never had to unlock my phone, but what I think the best place to unlock is at a local cell shop. However, they do charge a lot, for profit and such. Otherwise, the next best option is to use eBay and make sure its a trusted seller with good feedback. Personally, all those SIM unlocking sites look fishy to me
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DavidSnake said:
i found this tutorial in another website. is it bogus?
[INSTRUCTIONS]:
[Prerequisites:]
HTC Sync (Windows Only)
HTC Super Tool
Enable USB Debug on Pico
Use Charge Only mode when connected to PC
Exit HTC Sync on PC
[Steps:]
1. Go to HTCDEV website: HTCdev - Unlock Bootloader
2. Click on "Begin Unlock Bootloader" (create a user if you don't have one)
3. Use HTC Super Tool in the [Prerequisites] to generate your token. (Or, alternatively, follow the instructions step 1 through step 10 on htcdev.com)
4. In step 10, when posting your token, make sure you remove the blanks preceding each line
5. After you receive your Unlock_code.bin in email, follow step 11.
6. Now your pico aka explorer should reboot and you have your bootloader and sim unlocked.
(i didn't put any credits or source as i dont know the forum policy)
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I can confirm this does sim unlock the Explorer! Yays. Shame it has to void warranty ... o_0 now to see if I can relock bootloader and keep sim unlock...

Funny enough, i read about it and didnt think it would work. But i just unlocked one of those phones which was carrier branded and didnt want to accept the code the box gave me. As last resort i tried this method and i can confirm it works. Incredible!!!! When i thought this was a very hard phone to sim unlock i found this thread and unlocked the bootloader and that was it, i got a sim unlocked HTC Explorer. Good Job you guys!

Response from Nokia on unlocking bootloader

I can't say I am surprised, but I thought I'd ask and see what they say. Here's an email and the response I received.
Me:
Hello, Before I order the 8, I'd like to know if you provide the means / process to unlock the bootloader for your devices. I typically run stock Android, which I know you provide, but occasionally like to run custom ROM's as well. An unlocked bootloader will allow flexibility, and providing the ability to unlock will gain you a following in the modding community. Thanks!
Nokia:
Regarding your inquiry about the bootloader unlock for the Nokia 8, please be informed that we may not provide this information.
Additionally, please note that unlocking the bootloader for the device will void the warranty and we therefore do not recommend it.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us again.
Best regards,
Nokia Mobile Care team
Now, I am really having a hard time coming up with a NEED for the bootloader to be unlocked... unless I need it to flash another region to add bands that aren't available on my device... maybe?

lorditler said:
If you want to root it, duuuh. Like installing SuperSU, dude. :silly:
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Well, the question specifically was not about root, but about unlocking the bootloader, which entirely different... dude.:silly:

This is so God damn bad news!
Really thinking about selling this phone right now...

Alttu said:
This is so God damn bad news!
Really thinking about selling this phone right now...
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I wouldn't jump ship yet. Fact is, it still may be very easy to unlock the bootloader and gain root, as the device is runing bone stock Android. Frankly, there is not much left that I need root for.
For me, however, the 8 presents a specific problem. I live in the US, and the bands that are listed as supported are missing some LTE bands I really need (12 specifically). I am aware that there are ways to enable available bands for some devices, but I think you NEED an unlocked bl to get that done.
Thats likely a deal breaker for me. :crying:

charlatan01 said:
I wouldn't jump ship yet. Fact is, it still may be very easy to unlock the bootloader and gain root, as the device is runing bone stock Android. Frankly, there is not much left that I need root for.
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Well we will see about that...
Thanks for reassuring!

Just taught to have a little chat with support too...

Maybe there's still a way to flash TWRP without unlocking the bootloader. They did it for example on the Nokia 6 by booting into what they call 9008 port mode (EDL in other words) and flashed the recovery with a tool named MiFlash in that mode. (Link to Nokia 6 thread)

Alttu said:
Just taught to have a little chat with support too...
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This is simply ridiculous and not treating the customers serious enough.

Hi all,
i found an option in Developer Options -> OEM unlocking ->allow the bootloader to be unlocked.
To get developer options tap 8 times "Build number" in About Phone section of settings.
I hope this is the right way for unlocking bootloader.
Daniel

Orca74 said:
Hi all,
i found an option in Developer Options -> OEM unlocking ->allow the bootloader to be unlocked.
To get developer options tap 8 times "Build number" in About Phone section of settings.
I hope this is the right way for unlocking bootloader.
Daniel
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We already know that. Enabling that setting doesn't do anything.

anyone tried unlocking bootloader via fastboot?
before i get flamed for being a noob, yes i know you need to enter a code or something to unlock bootloaders unlike pixel/google phones.
no harm trying right?

Hmm. I know some devices in my past have not required an unlocked bootloader to allow root, but I'm not savvy enougb to figure out if its possible on this device.

And rooting will NOT void warranty in EU.
http://matija.suklje.name/rooting-and-flashing-your-device-does-not-void-the-warranty-in-eu
Hasn't a case like this have already been handled by a court. Consumer was right.

frostmore said:
anyone tried unlocking bootloader via fastboot?
before i get flamed for being a noob, yes i know you need to enter a code or something to unlock bootloaders unlike pixel/google phones.
no harm trying right?
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I could only get the 8 into Download mode and could not install it as a FastBoot device.

Sure sucks that they seemingly won't allow this. I was interested in a Nokia phone as well. HMD have even said they want their phones to be like the new Nexus. They really need to support the custom ROM community if so!

Ok so, I can get the device to boot into bootloader(download mode) and somekind of a recovery, trough ADB in windows.
But no luck on "fastboot oem unlock" command. --FAILED <remote : flashing unlock is not allowed

Orca74 said:
Hi all,
i found an option in Developer Options -> OEM unlocking ->allow the bootloader to be unlocked.
To get developer options tap 8 times "Build number" in About Phone section of settings.
I hope this is the right way for unlocking bootloader.
Daniel
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Hi Daniel,
Does unlocking bootloader violates the guarantee/warranty?
I just purchased Nokia 8 5 days ago.
Thanks.

TorpodeBaas said:
Hi Daniel,
Does unlocking bootloader violates the guarantee/warranty?
I just purchased Nokia 8 5 days ago.
Thanks.
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If you are in the EU, no unlocking the bootloader does not void your warranty. It's protect under EU laws. Someone mentioned that in earlier posts. Unless you are in asia or some other parts of the world where they screw consumers in favor of big businesses.
and if you had read through, there is currently no way to unlock the bootloader on the nokia 8. If there was a way and devs are willing to move over to this beautiful device, i'd get it in a heartbeat.

frostmore said:
If you are in the EU, no unlocking the bootloader does not void your warranty. It's protect under EU laws. Someone mentioned that in earlier posts. Unless you are in asia or some other parts of the world where they screw consumers in favor of big businesses.
and if you had read through, there is currently no way to unlock the bootloader on the nokia 8. If there was a way and devs are willing to move over to this beautiful device, i'd get it in a heartbeat.
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hehe, i like the way you articulated the answer.
Thank you.
I miss FM radio now, i guess have to do something about it

Ok it seems With luck Nokia opens the bootloader after the **** storm...
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Noob want to learn how to Google unlock

I'm new to all this and am interested in learning how to Google unlock phones root phones does anyone have any guides or software that will point me in the right direction.

Snyder191 said:
I'm new to all this and am interested in learning how to Google unlock phones root phones does anyone have any guides or software that will point me in the right direction.
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You can't just follow the guide to become an expert
You will have to go through trail and errors
Guides does nothing if you atleast didn't search and try,Google and xda are your best friends, there is no one way of rooting phones.
Start reading about custom ROMs
Custom recoveries
Understand the risks
What is a unlocked bootloader
You will have to love to read and search, read between the lines
Let's take it into application:
Let's say you have a Huawei GX8
You want to root it
You will go through these steps:
unlocking bootloader
Flashing twrp
Rooting
The most important thing is to never give up, dont panic if your phone had problems,Its your way of learning!!
Stay hopeful,Listen through the panic
You will need to read a guide for each phone (some may work in general)

Question about rooting tmobile version

My main goal in rooting is to be able to use the Swift Installer app to theme my phone. There's not much else I wanna do, but I also wanna be able to still get updates.
Im on the tmobile version 9.5.8 and all I want is continued access to updates and using Swoft Installer.
Do I HAVE to convert to international and everything? And if so, can someone link me the most current guide to everything and keep up to date? I already have my Sim unlocked so I'm ready, just wanna be 100% and there seems to be multiple guides that have different files etc.

You don't have to go to international, but if you do, you can get around needing a bootloader unlock from oneplus and a network unlock from tmobile n when you root, you can still have the latest updates but you have to manually install them.

jetfire245 said:
You don't have to go to international, but if you do, you can get around needing a bootloader unlock from oneplus and a network unlock from tmobile n when you root, you can still have the latest updates but you have to manually install them.
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Any chance on a step by step on updating after converting and rooting? The guides for converting to international and then rooting and setting up twrp are pretty straightforward.
But I can't really find a clear step by step on how to update and keep root and everything afterwards straight from the phone, without having to use a computer. Any link to an explanation for that?
And in your opinion would it be worth it to just convert to international? Keep in mind all I'm aware that is lost is voLTE and something else when you convert, but I don't even know what those do. So I have a feeling that I wouldn't miss anything

DQScott95 said:
Any chance on a step by step on updating after converting and rooting? The guides for converting to international and then rooting and setting up twrp are pretty straightforward.
But I can't really find a clear step by step on how to update and keep root and everything afterwards straight from the phone, without having to use a computer. Any link to an explanation for that?
And in your opinion would it be worth it to just convert to international? Keep in mind all I'm aware that is lost is voLTE and something else when you convert, but I don't even know what those do. So I have a feeling that I wouldn't miss anything
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I believe there are currently guides out there to guide you on how updating after root, it's a relatively painless procedure! I think it's totally worth it to convert, I didn't really want to get an unlock code and I personally hate the boot animation for tmobile. I will say, I still have VOLTE so you may not even lose that. Anything else feel free to ask.

Can the T-mobile 7 Pro be rooted?

Is there a way to unlock the bootloader and root the OnePlus 7 Pro from T-Mobile, if gotten through like the Jump on Demand program? Not paid off yet.
I thought someone here was allowing you to text him or her your phone number and IMEI and they'd unlock it for you, not sure if that has something to do with then being able to unlock the bootloader?

Yes. Gotta unlock first. Send your devices phone number and last name of account holder..wait a couple of days and you will receive a private message on XDA..then use the unlock app to unlock
https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...-unlock-sim-t-mobile-users-heres-how-t3935327
Then you can move forward with bootloader unlock, root etc etc
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7-pro/how-to/guide-bootloader-unlock-twrp-install-t3940368
Hopefully I'm not breaking any rules by linking..lol

I do want to add that I converted from the newest T-Mobile OOS to the newest international version of OOS. In the guides it will tell you in what order to do all this.

I'm not trying to be rude, I'm really not but a simple search in this forum would absolutely give you all the answers needed

knappknapp said:
Yes. Gotta unlock first. Send your devices phone number and last name of account holder..wait a couple of days and you will receive a private message on XDA..then use the unlock app to unlock
https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...-unlock-sim-t-mobile-users-heres-how-t3935327
Then you can move forward with bootloader unlock, root etc etc
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7-pro/how-to/guide-bootloader-unlock-twrp-install-t3940368
Hopefully I'm not breaking any rules by linking..lol
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Thank you for the links and quick response, much appreciated It's nice to have friendly helpful XDA members.
I thought the T-Mobile phone could be rooted with that sim unlock thing, just wasn't super sure.

You're welcome friend. The Sim unlock is just the first step. While you are waiting for the unlock, check out the process and in what order to do things to obtain root. There is a thread in the guides section that tells you in what order to do things, E.G. unlock Sim, upgrade to international version of oxygen, root, unlock bootloader, install magisk, and twrp (not necessarily in that order). I did not install twrp as I don't need it. I only installed magisk after Sim unlock, upgrade to newest international version of oxygen, root and bootloader unlock (not necessarily in that order)
Hopefully this helps