http://www.facebook.com/HTC/posts/10150307320018084
they stated official HTC will no longer lock the bootloaders
hooray! nerds shall rejoice everywhere. another reason why HTC makes the best android phones. Motorola aint got **** on this.
Damn you beat me to posting it but I found out through http://www.tmonews.com/2011/05/htc-decides-to-unlock-bootloaders-moving-forward/
* I'm just sayin......
Cool beans
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Yep I saw through android central. http://www.androidcentral.com/htc-a...mpaign=Feed:+androidcentral+(Android+Central)
Thank ***** God! Now my next phone won't HAVE to be a Samsung or LG...
That's awesome but I'll believe it when I see it.
What a great peice of news to wake up to. I'm going to have to exhibit some serious self control to not buy a sensation in the upcoming weeks.
Suppose I had better change my sig.
UNLOCK OUR BOOTLOADERS
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sino8r said:
Thank ****ing God! Now my next phone won't HAVE to be a Samsung or LG...
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I was thinking the same thing. I was wondering where I would have to go for my next phone. Now I can stay with HTC! Thank you HTC
I just hope that they will also unlock all already released phones. Like...ours
But I don't know, they already have our money so..
It would be a small christmas if the new OTA would unlock the bootloader as well.
Does this mean rooting phones doesn't void warranty now?
-Nipqer
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Does this mean rooting phones doesn't void warranty now?
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I doubt it very very much
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This is a pretty big deal/win for the community.
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Wow that is crazy! Lot of crackers are going to be bored now lol. Pretty damn cool.
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Damn... this just adds to my anticipation of the gingerbread update. I've been using stock rom since day one. Oh the wait...
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Can Stick With HTC Now
This is great. I was looking at anything that wasn't locked down and now I can stick with HTC. Having a Eris and being able to run Gingerbread (shed 3.4) has extended my phone by a full year plus which I could not have done without being able to root it.
HTC has done the right thing. What a novel idea listen to the people who use your products.
Looks like HTC will be getting my money next time I buy a device
buenisimoo! ya estaba esperando eso
English: Great I was expecting that
Is there actually anyway to obtain the new unlocked bootloader on existing devices?
HTC CEO Confirms EVO 3D Will Have An Unlocked Bootloader One Way Or Another
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http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/0...ve-an-unlocked-bootloader-one-way-or-another/
Related
Now that Verizon is supposed to be getting the "amazing" iPhone it seems that at&t really is stepping their game up in their lineup of android devices. Wish I would have waited a little longer haha.
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I will be buying the atrix off contract at release been saving my pennies for a while and now I have something to want.
Atrix seems great, but it could take a while to root. Every carrier and manufacturer has their problems IMO.
The Atrix does seem good, but i want to see a nice HTC device on AT&T. I've heard we might be getting the Desire HD.
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The Atrix does seem good, but i want to see a nice HTC device on AT&T. I've heard we might be getting the Desire HD.
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Thats the one I am waiting on myself. Moto has a bad habit of locking the bootloader up so not gonna go that route plus HTC has been the best IMHO for updates and hardware combos
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The Atrix does seem good, but i want to see a nice HTC device on AT&T. I've heard we might be getting the Desire HD.
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I think you are thinking of the HTC Inspire. I am assuming that is our version of the Desire HD.
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I think you are thinking of the HTC Inspire. I am assuming that is our version of the Desire HD.
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Yeah that's it haha, thanks for the link. I am envious of anyone that gets that beautiful phone. So sick of Samsung, HTC seems to be the way to go, I was in love with my G1 on Tmob.
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Thats the one I am waiting on myself. Moto has a bad habit of locking the bootloader up so not gonna go that route plus HTC has been the best IMHO for updates and hardware combos
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Understood, I wish i could come up with the $600 or whatever it may be to get that HTC Inspire.
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I think you are thinking of the HTC Inspire. I am assuming that is our version of the Desire HD.
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Personally... im not really impressed with the HTC Inspire 4G... Will be a while before i can afford to upgrade off contract, so for me, ill just wait and see what other candy is available in the coming months
as much as the captivate sucks. we are still like the nexus s which means we might get a fully working cm7 sense the software is so bad.
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Thats the one I am waiting on myself. Moto has a bad habit of locking the bootloader up so not gonna go that route plus HTC has been the best IMHO for updates and hardware combos
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That's why no moto for me. Plus remember when evo users flashed a leaked rom and it locked the phones from getting anything else. They couldn't update. HTC said hey guys, we'll help you out. Got it patched for em. I like htc myself.
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Talkef with Att rep today and aty getting 21 new android phones this year
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Talkef with Att rep today and aty getting 21 new android phones this year
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Talk about iPhone killing
I love every htc ive had, just the inspire, spec wise doesn't seem to be much better then mine now. Think I prefer hummingbird with it's gaming support over snapdragon. At least moto seems to be stepping its game up. But I am also worried about locked boot loader. Wish htc would come out with a similar device. Probably will be a while for me so I guess I have time to wait.
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Atrix seems great, but it could take a while to root. Every carrier and manufacturer has their problems IMO.
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Agreed.
I would give it a few months to see if the Atrix has any issues and how easy it is to root/put custom roms on.
I mean look at the Captivate, aside from some phones having GPS problems and small issues it really is a great phone.
And if ya look at the Atrix, hell the CPU might just break once maximized to the full potential. You NEVER know!
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Talkef with Att rep today and aty getting 21 new android phones this year
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They are getting 12 android devices. ie, phones, tablets, netbooks, ect.
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sfernandez said:
Talkef with Att rep today and aty getting 21 new android phones this year
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I can guarantee that the Rep doesn't have access to that information. At&t gives reps very limited info on future releases. Besides they're always testing new devices and they're deffinitely keeping an eye on the competition. With that said, if a manufacturer plans on launching a device that Att wants they will do everything they can to add it to their lineup.
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I can guarantee that the Rep doesn't have access to that information. At&t gives reps very limited info on future releases. Besides they're always testing new devices and they're deffinitely keeping an eye on the competition. With that said, if a manufacturer plans on launching a device that Att wants they will do everything they can to add it to their lineup.
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Announced at ces
http://m.engadget.com/default/artic...-devices-in-2011/&category=classic&postPage=1
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Talkef with Att rep today and aty getting 21 new android phones this year
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Not 21 androids but 21 4G phones...at least that is what was said at the CES. he might have got that confused...just saying.
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Why is AT&T rolling out so many 4g units? Isn't their 4g network still about two years away? If so, these units will be obsolete before you can take full advantage of their capabilities.
I am going for it soon as available!
This will be sweet with cm7!
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I talked att into giving me an early upgrade on this after complaining about the captivate. He told me to sell what I had and use that to cover the new phone. Done and done.
The local store will have one waiting for me on the 15th
I'm planning on it as a late birthday present to myself. Current Aria user but very excited about the Inspire!
I was planning on waiting for the Atrix but after the pricing and the lock bootloader looks like I am going for the Inspire. Hoping it you guys can get root and custom roms. Can't wait to get rid of my iPhone 4 and get my first android device
I have been waiting on a good phone for a long time from at&t. First the backflop then the xperia x10, now finally a real phone! I am calling and checking if I can get an early upgrade. I was going with the Atrix, but the cost of the laptop dock is way off. Motoblur and the locked bootloader turned me off also. I have have a locked bootloader with my xperia and it is basically killing the phones potential.
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I was probably going to get the Atrix, but the terrible netbook dock pricing has slammed the brakes on my upgrade plans. At this point, I'll be waiting to see how XDA support works out on the various new AT&T phones, try out the phones in store, and probably not upgrade until the summer at the earliest. I'll probably wind up with the Inspire, but they've really buzzkilled everything for me.
I'll be getting one ASAP...
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I am going for it soon as available!
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So am I!
This phone is going to be awesome!!!
Matt
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I'm planning on it as a late birthday present to myself. Current Aria user but very excited about the Inspire!
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Mine will be an early birthday present. Exactly one month and two days early.
Matt
Same here, Htc forever. But I just heard that Tmobile is gonna have a new Htc phone with dual core processor and a 4.3 screen, Att needs to step up!
I was really wanting to get this, but now I am not sure if I should wait to see what HTC and AT&T have to offer later this year, maybe dual core with LTE
Pre ordered!
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Is it up for presale now? ???
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Radio shack
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Is it up for presale now? ???
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Radio shack
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I can't find it on their site.
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I can't find it on their site.
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I went to the store
I'm getting one as soonas I can.
oh so me!!
As a long time user of the HTC tilt and tilt 2 I fell in love with the ease of using the winmo and manilla interfaces. Recently got a cruel joke of an upgrade in the form of the HTC surround which could be a great phone id not for the hold backs caused by winmo 7 OS. I greatly look forward to trying out the Android OS on a phone it's made for originally not just ported onto.
I just pre-ordered one. :-D
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Interesting that the Sensation has a locked boot loader. It seems HTC are following Apple's view on this that they are going to be discouraging people from interfering with their software. I wonder if with time other Android manufacturers will follow the same course.
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Interesting that the Sensation has a locked boot loader. It seems HTC are following Apple's view on this that they are going to be discouraging people from interfering with their software. I wonder if with time other Android manufacturers will follow the same course.
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I think you'll find, that it is the other way around. All Winmo devices, going ack to 2002, have had locked bootloaders that will only accept a Signed ROM. Someone will develop a Hard SPL type system and all will be happy
Oh, and moved to General as not Rom Dev
Badwolve1
FSM
Every other manufacturer already does this, htc was the best. Now they think they are selling enough phones to screw over the dev community, and it seems Sony Ericsson is taking up the mantle for the dev community.
I for one an very disappointed in htc for this. Was holding off for this phone, but may now go the atrix, both are locked so why not get better spec'd phone and hope its cracked. Or go the Xperia arc, at least I know the bootloader will be open
Very disappointed htc, just wanted you to know that
Rellikzephyr
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I thought HTC has been locking their bootloaders for over a year now?
Incredible S is locked, as is the Desire S (I believe) - the Sensation isn't the first
They have been locking their bootloaders, but not encrypting or signing them in any way, it seems now they are
Which makes me ask, Why? They have been doing so well with android devices why act like douches now
Rellkzephyr
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HTC has always locked bootloaders. If the phone is popular enough they will break it. The question is is it encrypted. Which is most likely not. All we need most likely is an engineering build then wala the gates will be open. Every one thought the g2 was unrootable then one day permanent root.
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HTC has always locked bootloaders. If the phone is popular enough they will break it. The question is is it encrypted. Which is most likely not. All we need most likely is an engineering build then wala the gates will be open. Every one thought the g2 was unrootable then one day permanent root.
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I thought it was supposed to be the case that it is highly likely to be encrypted or so it appears to be at this stage. They seem to be making increasing efforts to make sure people are not able to tamper with the OS on it.
I beloved the reason they lock bootloaders is to stop the steady flow of people bricking their devices then calling in to get them replaced... seperating people who can read and follow simple directions from those who can't
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Most htc android phones have locked bootloader
Signed code is required since htc desire(i believe nexus one was the last phone that can write unsign code to recovery even with s-on).From desire to desire hd, it was through different exploits to enable s-off. All older exploits are gone since incredible s.
is the optimus 2x locked?
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is the optimus 2x locked?
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Yes, locked but I believe not signed or encrypted. And I also believe it has already been hacked
Rellikzephyr
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Super Chimp said:
Interesting that the Sensation has a locked boot loader. It seems HTC are following Apple's view on this that they are going to be discouraging people from interfering with their software. I wonder if with time other Android manufacturers will follow the same course.
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Whats the deal with Motorola phones? Aren't they totally locked?
Part of the problem is irresponsible idiots bricking their phones then sending them in for replacements. Furthermore, and probably the most significant reason: that irresponsible people at tethering too much.
I for one love XDA. However, as it becomes more popular and easier for the layman to hack his phone, the development community becomes a greater threat to manufacturers and wireless providers
LG G2X or Sony for me!
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Whats the deal with Motorola phones? Aren't they totally locked?
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My Atrix is signed. Eff moto.
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Stop locking bootloader's and you will probably have less people bricking devices.
Or Sony Ericsson's new way of unlocking bootloader, send IMEI to them to unlock. At least that way they know who unlocked and can enforce warranty voiding fairly
We buy the device, we pay, its OUR device, if we want to hack it, then screw you (insert manufacturer) we can, stop telling us what we can and can't do with OUR property
Rellikzephyr
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Get a Desire HD, simple
g2x
i was thinking of getting the sensation but i hate the thought of them dicking with the boot loader and all the sense bloat so i got a g2x and i could not be happier rooted the day it came out this phone is blazing fast patiently waiting for some cm7 love
I hate how everyone is thinking a bootloader is the end of the road for the sensation. It will be hacked. No ifs ands or buts about it. The sensation is going to be an amazing phone with or without a boot loader. If you want to get a diff phone, that's your loss. But don't tell us your getting a different phone on the sensation's forum. No one cares about your lack of trust in the devs here. I'm getting one and you should too.
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@sbryan12144, I wanna believe you dude but if you look at the Incredible S bootloader situation, it doesn't look too good for the Sensation. Unless HTC uses a different method and it's easier to crack.
Not being able to root is a deal breaker for me (I sold the IS because of that) and it's what makes Android better in my opinion! (custom ROMs, themes, etc...)
http://blog.htc.com/2013/01/continued-support-for-the-developer-community/
Nice, but I doubt I will change my mind. I'm done, and regardless of their explanations, unless they allow s-off with the HTC dev unlocking. That might make me reconsider. Thanks for posting!
I know what I'm buying when I get $349 + shipping and handling
mirGantrophy said:
I know what I'm buying when I get $349 + shipping and handling
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Already ordered mine.
Calebt said:
Already ordered mine.
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Lol me too guys. 1st chance I got I jumped at opportunity.
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I know what I'm buying when I get $349 + shipping and handling
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if all go's well mines will be ordered tomorrow
I'm sorry I feel a little slow but are you talking about the nexus 4? And I'm getting quote fed up with HTC myself despite being a huge fan for a while they've been flip flop on their decisions the past year or so. One day they say this and one they say this and sometimes never even follow up on somethings I'm almost done with them
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I'm sorry I feel a little slow but are you talking about the nexus 4? And I'm getting quote fed up with HTC myself despite being a huge fan for a while they've been flip flop on their decisions the past year or so. One day they say this and one they say this and sometimes never even follow up on somethings I'm almost done with them
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yep that i am
HTC 4 life!
(unless Sony)
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HTC 4 life!
(unless Sony)
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HTC Nexus maybe
I might be switching from HTC to Samsung one the s4 drops even tho my first Android was an HTC inspire the vivid now this, sketchy thing about the vivid was having to do the wire trick just to gain soff
Only thing I really like about HTC now is the camera and is features
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a box of kittens said:
I'm sorry I feel a little slow but are you talking about the nexus 4? And I'm getting quote fed up with HTC myself despite being a huge fan for a while they've been flip flop on their decisions the past year or so. One day they say this and one they say this and sometimes never even follow up on somethings I'm almost done with them
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Yep, and mine will be here Friday by 3 pm
So htcruu got shut down due to using "HTC" in domain. Beyond that gets grey.
HTC does not want to say "sure you can host RUU's"
But it is a nudge nudge wink wink "if you didnt use the 'HTC' in the domain we would not have got this far".
It would be great if HTC would just say "yes RUU hosting and leaking is fine", but they wont officially say it, but they have NEVER attacked this before.
Anybody remember this statement:
HTC is committed to listening to users and delivering customer satisfaction. We have heard your voice and starting now, we will allow our bootloader to be unlocked for 2011 models going forward. We plan on releasing the updates that will allow you to unlock your bootloader in the coming months, please keep an eye on this website for more details on which devices will be adding this feature. We are extremely pleased to see the energy and enthusiasm from our fans and loyal customers, and we are excited to see what you are capable of. HTC eagerly anticipates your innovations.
Personally, I will never touch another HTC product again.
Ehh idk. I see why HTC took down the site. They clearly state its because there logo is used and such. Bit I'm hearing good things from Sony. May be my next device. But I just don't like the look of Sony devices. HTC always has nice build quality. And for the record HTC did allow the evitas boot loader to be unlocked. Att locked it up
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RWB2150 said:
Personally, I will never touch another HTC product again.
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I unlocked my Evita via the mentioned htcdev.com method. Whats the problem?
The comments on that blog between James Taylor and other devs are a nice read too
Sony is where it's at.
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Sony is where it's at.
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I'm hesitant to leave HTC because I feel ill miss sense and the camera and the build
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I'm hesitant to leave HTC because I feel ill miss sense and the camera and the build
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I don't use sense.. I don't use LTE.
I prefer aosp camera.
All I'm losing is build quality. Seems like a fair trade to me.
According to Koush on his G+ apparently the AT&T and Verizon S4 will be bootloader locked. Whilst the Verizon one probably will be the AT&T one would be a shock. I can't imagine this is true as the other galaxy devices on AT&T haven't been but I thought I'd let people know if this is the case I imagine it will be bypassed .
UPDATE: according to the engadget review they contacted Samsung who confirmed the s4 is bootloader locked. http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/24/samsung-galaxy-s-4-review/
UPDATE2: according to many sources one being Steve Kondik on he G+ the AT&T S4 is bootloader locked.
https://plus.google.com/u/0/100275307499530023476/posts/b4AqTzzVKVS
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According to Koush on his G+ apparently the AT&T and Verizon S4 will be bootloader locked. Whilst the Verizon one probably will be the AT&T one would be a shock. I can't imagine this is true as the other galaxy devices on AT&T haven't been but I thought I'd let people know if this is the case I imagine it will be bypassed .
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I don't think we should be all that concerned if this is true. I am coming from the HTC One X, which was rooted on day 1 on XDA and the bootloader was unlocked on day 3 or day 4 on XDA. If it is locked, it is only a matter of time.
if its locked im pretty sure adam will be more than willing to help unlock it like he did for the vzw s3 and note2 considering his main carrier is att
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I don't think we should be all that concerned if this is true. I am coming from the HTC One X, which was rooted on day 1 on XDA and the bootloader was unlocked on day 3 or day 4 on XDA. If it is locked, it is only a matter of time.
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completely different than a htc. they are in no way locked the same way the htc unlock was basically a bypass of how htcdev worked. this will actually take hardware level scanning etc. and then finding an exploit somewhere in the bootloader or the pit
Wait, what? Link?
Yeah, where are you getting your information?
EDIT: Sorry, just saw the line about Koush on G+.
If true its going back and ill pick up the htc one or just keep my note 2.
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If true its going back and ill pick up the htc one or just keep my note 2.
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Now thats a bit drastic lol. By no means does this mean, if its true, that it wouldnt be unlockable very shortly. I'd just like to read something about it though.
I love rumors that people randomly make up.
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Now thats a bit drastic lol. By no means does this mean, if its true, that it wouldnt be unlockable very shortly. I'd just like to read something about it though.
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I guess its just me but i cant do phones that dont have root. But i heard this a week ago on android central too that the verizon & at&t models will be locked up. I was hoping it was wrong.
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If true its going back and ill pick up the htc one or just keep my note 2.
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if the bootloader is locked you'll go to HTC Lololololol - you are aware that HTC locks all their bootloaders right?and if you wanna flash roms on the go you have to also s-off the device...otherwise you will need a computer for every Rom flash...or flashimagegui.apk if it supports your phone. And lately HTC s-off has required hardware tampering like my HTC vivid...you literally to short the phone while running a program with a wire...HTC is the worst android company (nice phones tho...) But they just lock everything down so hard
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if the bootloader is locked you'll go to HTC Lololololol - you are aware that HTC locks all their bootloaders right?and if you wanna flash roms on the go you have to also s-off the device...otherwise you will need a computer for every Rom flash...or flashimagegui.apk if it supports your phone. And lately HTC s-off has required hardware tampering like my HTC vivid...you literally to short the phone while running a program with a wire...HTC is the worst android company (nice phones tho...) But they just lock everything down so hard
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Im thinking about grabbing the GS4 on my other line, which I'm sure i will...I already bought a few cases for it.. But anyways, I currently have the HTC One and its unlocked and rooted and I can flash roms on the go. I can also flash international roms as they also work on the ATT HTC One with no issues. And for everyone that likes CM, it was posted on G+ that almost the entire CM team grabbed a HTC One.
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if the bootloader is locked you'll go to HTC Lololololol - you are aware that HTC locks all their bootloaders right?and if you wanna flash roms on the go you have to also s-off the device...otherwise you will need a computer for every Rom flash...or flashimagegui.apk if it supports your phone. And lately HTC s-off has required hardware tampering like my HTC vivid...you literally to short the phone while running a program with a wire...HTC is the worst android company (nice phones tho...) But they just lock everything down so hard
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Koush said he had a source I do not know who it is & the HTC One is open after you use HTC Dev. The only disadvantage being you can't hide the fact you have done it until you get S-Off. Older HTC devices I agree flashing the boot.img on the One X was very annoying but the one isn't like this.
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Koush said he had a source I do not know who it is & the HTC One is open after you use HTC Dev. The only disadvantage being you can't hide the fact you have done it until you get S-Off. Older HTC devices I agree flashing the boot.img on the One X was very annoying but the one isn't like this.
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Well thank god HTC finally has started to get the idea of what android is all about-great to know you no longer have to flash the boot.IMG separately
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Wow I'm glad I never got an htc. I did hear they locked all bootloaders. I also heard that all verizon phones have locked bootloaders not too sure if that is true. But All I know is I have had the galaxy s, the galaxy 2 and 3 and the galaxy note 2. And oh yea then there was my first android phone the g2x (I wonder why I almost forgot about that one) I got to say I love my note2 it kicks ass and it sounds funny but my favorite was the s2 I don't know why but I just love that phone. Right now I am using the s3 because I dropped my note2. Its a nice phone but just not as good as the others. Plus its a picky processor. Unfortunately I regret the fact that I will not be getting an s4 because I am going to be tied up medically for the next year or so by the time I am around there will probably be an s5 or note 3 or 4 if they even go that far with them. Or who knows maybe samsung will start a new flagship. Sorry to go off topic fellas
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Wow I'm glad I never got an htc. I did hear they locked all bootloaders. I also heard that all verizon phones have locked bootloaders not too sure if that is true. But All I know is I have had the galaxy s, the galaxy 2 and 3 and the galaxy note 2. And oh yea then there was my first android phone the g2x (I wonder why I almost forgot about that one) I got to say I love my note2 it kicks ass and it sounds funny but my favorite was the s2 I don't know why but I just love that phone. Right now I am using the s3 because I dropped my note2. Its a nice phone but just not as good as the others. Plus its a picky processor. Unfortunately I regret the fact that I will not be getting an s4 because I am going to be tied up medically for the next year or so by the time I am around there will probably be an s5 or note 3 or 4 if they even go that far with them. Or who knows maybe samsung will start a new flagship. Sorry to go off topic fellas
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The S2 was a perfect phone for the time. It's also been my favorite Android phone ever...but hopefully the S4 takes that title soon.
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plmiller0905 said:
Im thinking about grabbing the GS4 on my other line, which I'm sure i will...I already bought a few cases for it.. But anyways, I currently have the HTC One and its unlocked and rooted and I can flash roms on the go. I can also flash international roms as they also work on the ATT HTC One with no issues. And for everyone that likes CM, it was posted on G+ that almost the entire CM team grabbed a HTC One.
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While yes Steve Kondik himself got the AT&T HTC One... He also said he's going to carry both the S4 and the One in his review of the One. That being said... HTC has pissed away their chances with me. The One in my humble opinion is fugly, and the thing feels like a cheap toy.. I'm way more impressed by the build quality of my Nexus 4 or Optimus G.. Also I love having the ability to swap out the battery something I've missed having sold my S3 as well as the fact it has an SD card slot.. But that's just my opinion..
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While yes Steve Kondik himself got the AT&T HTC One... He also said he's going to carry both the S4 and the One in his review of the One. That being said... HTC has pissed away their chances with me. The One in my humble opinion is fugly, and the thing feels like a cheap toy.. I'm way more impressed by the build quality of my Nexus 4 or Optimus G.. Also I love having the ability to swap out the battery something I've missed having sold my S3 as well as the fact it has an SD card slot.. But that's just my opinion..
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Same here. I'm absolutely done with HTC as a company after the Raider.
Who'd have thought that my decision to go with them because of solidly built devices and a good out-of-box experience would go so awry? Here I come, crawling back to Samsung (had an SGS1 previously).
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Same here. I'm absolutely done with HTC as a company after the Raider.
Who'd have thought that my decision to go with them because of solidly built devices and a good out-of-box experience would go so awry? Here I come, crawling back to Samsung (had an SGS1 previously).
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The Nexus One was a great device, and I loved it.. But I've been quite disappointed with HTC ever since.. I like to give every company a fair shot, The One X (international version) was the last straw for me.. To be completely honest.. IF the Sony Xperia Z or ZL had the snapdragon 600 chipset, I would most likely be getting one instead. I can't justify spending more on that device with an older chipset for more money off contract. S4 is $639 before taxes.. Though I do have a Premier acct, so I'm going to TRY to get them to give me the $100 discount as well.. Never hurts to ask, ended up getting my launch date S3 for $49.99 after they matched Best Buy, and gave me the premier discount.. It's all in whom you talk to...
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mg2195 said:
Well thank god HTC finally has started to get the idea of what android is all about-great to know you no longer have to flash the boot.IMG separately
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Yeah agreed that was stupid.
http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/24/samsung-galaxy-s-4-review/ looks like Koush was right samsung confirmed it in engadgets review.