Easy way to tell if my inspire is sim unlocked? Obviously if I'm asking I don't have another carriers sim handy to test.
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Is it rooted? Because if so the rooting process unlocks it, so if you are rooted, you are already unlocked. If not all you have to do is root.
OK, I was starting to think that, but none of the guides seem to explicit ly state that... No 'step' per se. At least not the guide I used back when the inspire 1st came out.
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hololight said:
OK, I was starting to think that, but none of the guides seem to explicit ly state that... No 'step' per se. At least not the guide I used back when the inspire 1st came out.
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Both rooting methods that I know of (bubby's and attn1 hack kit) use gfree with the default setting: `gfree -f' which is: "--free_all: same as --secu_flag off --sim_unlock --cid 11111111\n"
Note that both kits' s-on options do not restore --sim-unlock so even if you've gone back to what you think is totally stock s-on, you're still sim unlocked.
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oi.
Have found 2 topics on my matter, but none offer a reasonable explanation, so I'm going to ask again in hope of getting one.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1084683
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=491350
The later one is only for some G1, so I guess it'd brick my phone, which I do not really feel doing.
So basically my question is:
1. After using Revolutionary to get s-off, will I EVER be able to get back to stock, i.e. S-ON, firmware?
2. Also, if I would use Revolutionary and HTC decides to push out an unlocked bootrom, can I switch to that one afterwards?
3. If the above is true, would some well-experienced user post a guide how to gain factory-like phone ?
This one talks about s-off and s-on. Not sure about switching bootloaders though.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192565
Just run an RUU to undo it.
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In that thread are people saying that ruu does not restore warranty i'll wait for htc to officially unlock the device then
Thanks for the insight
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Sorry for asking about this, I've searched around and find there are various posted and not sure which is correct one now.
I just got back a HTC Sensation from repaired that they replaced. IT comes with ICS already installed....so now I want to root it so I can unlock to use with other phone companies. I don't plan on using custom ROMs and would like to be able to receive future updates.
What's the best way to root the phone with this new firmware already installed? Can someone point me to the right guide? I see there's some all in one tool and also about unlocking the bootloader via the DevTool but I prefer not to lose warranty.
Thanks for the help
Well if your hboot is 1.27 you will need to head on over to HTC dev to unlock the boatloader and once you accomplish that install a custom recovery I would recommend 4ext and make sure smart flash is enabled and now you have two options you can root the stock Rom or you can download a custom Rom and if your comfortable with doing the wire trick to s off
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Well if your hboot is 1.27 you will need to head on over to HTC dev to unlock the boatloader and once you accomplish that then you need to flash a custom recovery I my self would recommend 4ext and when thats done install super su so you will have root and if your comfortable with doing the wire trick to s off
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So the only way to root is to unlock bootloader from HTC Dev first? All I want to do is get root so I can unlock the phone sim lock right now!
You got it
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So the only way to root is to unlock bootloader from HTC Dev first? All I want to do is get root so I can unlock the phone sim lock right now!
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Hi,
Check HERE
Also I notice that you mentioned sim unlock you don't need to be rooted to unlock your sim unlocking your sim is referring to making your device carrier free meaning if in the U S you will have your choice of GSM carriers to choose from depending on how far you go with the sim unlocking process you could free it up from tmo and that will allow you to transition over to AT&T or you could free it up free it up for all gsm carriers like straight talk and your now there's is a script I saw in the dev section to unlock your sim I my self haven't tested it yet I can hunt it down for you if that's what your looking for however to run this script yes you will need to be rooted
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Hi,
For sim unlock,look HERE
and maybe HERE
Malybru as given you two links and those are what your looking for and as I stated in a previous post you will need to have your device unlock and rooted to run that script so your your main focus right now is to unlock your bootloader and install custom recovery and then root your device and you may have to s off your device to run that script as I haven't tryed the script yet so be sure to read up on it more before running the script
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I plan on rooting a friends Inspire 4g and I was wondering which method should I use to root the phone? I understand there are 2 different ways. It's an HTC Inspire 4g 2.3.5 with the build number 3.20.502.52 cl380259. I can't seem to find any recent ways to find out how to do this except this on here:
http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/?p=88
Is that the only way to do it now? I have experience with rooting. I've rooted 2 HTC arias in the past along with a moto back flip and atrix 2, so I do have rooting and flashing experience. Im just trying to get some more info before doing this. Thanks for any and all help.
Yes, you would need to do it that way for S-Off. You could also unlock the boot loader with HTCDEV only, but you will be S-On and get fewer options that way.
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Yes, you would need to do it that way for S-Off. You could also unlock the boot loader with HTCDEV only, but you will be S-On and get fewer options that way.
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Well I plan to only flash one rom on this device and never mess with it again. Preferably CM9/10. I don't plan on messing with different roms after that. So if I root using HTCDEV, will I be able to flash one of those ROMS?
Yes. You will need to fastboot flash boot.img separately after the ROM.
Banana gave me a link for AAHK and its better, I have s off and unlocked bootloader.....I've never used HTC dev unlock
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Banana gave me a link for AAHK and its better, I have s off and unlocked bootloader.....I've never used HTC dev unlock
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Then you don't have an unlocked bootloader. You are S-OFF, which means that the nand partition security is off now. That allows you to flash anything you want...much better than an unlock bootloader only.
Help please
I am on the same build.succed in unlocking boot loader by HTCDEV.But cant flash the boot image as mension here http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/?p=88.
What to do ?
thank in advance.
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I am on the same build.succed in unlocking boot loader by HTCDEV.But cant flash the boot image as mension here http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/?p=88.
What to do ?
thank in advance.
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Why not? what is the problem you are having to flash the boot image?
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Banana gave me a link for AAHK and its better, I have s off and unlocked bootloader.....I've never used HTC dev unlock
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Then you don't have an unlocked bootloader. You are S-OFF, which means that the nand partition security is off now. That allows you to flash anything you want...much better than an unlock bootloader only.
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So if I just root and have S-OFF without having an unlocked bootloader, I can flash any ROM of my choosing? That seems like it's the best way to go or the easiest at least. Could you give me or mind PM'ing me the AAHK that you used Jrhodes?
Check the thread linked in my signature.
HELP with the rom
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I am on the same build.succed in unlocking boot loader by HTCDEV.But cant flash the boot image as mension here http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/?p=88.
What to do ?
thank in advance.
Why not? what is the problem you are having to flash the boot image?
I am not able to flash the boot.img in any way.Before trying the hack kit.
Thanks
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So if I just root and have S-OFF without having an unlocked bootloader, I can flash any ROM of my choosing? That seems like it's the best way to go or the easiest at least. Could you give me or mind PM'ing me the AAHK that you used Jrhodes?
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I used the link glev gave me. On a side note I'm trying to understand radios and how to flash em...i haven't changed the radio yet but I'm using T-Mobile and I don't get signal..I'm probably just going to switch to at&t next month.
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Is it possible to root an AT&T Inspire 4G? My friend has one and I was gonna try and help him.. is it anything like unlocking and rooting the Galaxy S3? I cant find much on the process..
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Is it possible to root an AT&T Inspire 4G? My friend has one and I was gonna try and help him.. is it anything like unlocking and rooting the Galaxy S3? I cant find much on the process..
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Yes. If http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/?p=88 applies read it. If not just use AAHK from the same site. I don't know anything about how the GS3 is unlocked. The link in my signature (to the thread in the DHD forums, which is the international variant of the same phone) will help.
Google play store has this one app for an easy root Samsung ordeal, I've seen it and was going to try and use it when I was thinking about getting a Samsung galaxy S
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Google play store has this one app for an easy root Samsung ordeal, I've seen it and was going to try and use it when I was thinking about getting a Samsung galaxy S
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Wrong forum.
Hi guys I just got my Inspire 4g 2 days ago .......
Now I want my device to get rooted asap to install custom roms and my first target is Sabsa Prime v13
So,I want to root it first & I'm on inspire 4g Gingerbread 2.3.5 running latest built by at&t I.e, 3.20.501.52 and I heard that the latest AAHK will not work unless u downgrade it so plz someone help me to downgrade my device to whatever needed.......
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Hi guys I just got my Inspire 4g 2 days ago .......
Now I want my device to get rooted asap to install custom roms and my first target is Sabsa Prime v13
So,I want to root it first & I'm on inspire 4g Gingerbread 2.3.5 running latest built by at&t I.e, 3.20.501.52 and I heard that the latest AAHK will not work unless u downgrade it so plz someone help me to downgrade my device to whatever needed.......
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Reading is always the answer...:good:
http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/?p=88
Bro... Problem is that every one gives the same link but I need full downgrade tutorial....
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Bro... Problem is that every one gives the same link but I need full downgrade tutorial....
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Then you are in the wrong place. This is a developers site, you are suppossed to do your homework and read and do some research. A tutorial will probably lead you to a messed bootloader and belive me, that is really painful to deal with.
That thread has all you need to know. Even has a noob guide (the same that in my signature) that will help you out. Try that out and once you know what rooting and downgrading involves, you are ready to go.
Hi there, thanx for ur suggestions ,
I have started my Home Work...
I just Read this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30828287&postcount=26
Now I just wanna ask wether in this process are their any chances of my new-old phone getting bricked...hmmm???
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Hi there, thanx for ur suggestions ,
I have started my Home Work...
I just Read this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30828287&postcount=26
Now I just wanna ask wether in this process are their any chances of my new-old phone getting bricked...hmmm???
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As long as you follow instructions in the Hack Kit site and in the effen manual, chances are almost inexistent, thou modifying software always involves risks.
You have you be aware of that. Several thousands of dhd and inspire users have used the kit successfully, so that is your proof that it works flawlessly as long as directions are followed.
Bro my point in not hack kit...
I m asking about downgrading and unlocking bootloader as it is said in above post
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Bro my point in not hack kit...
I m asking about downgrading and unlocking bootloader as it is said in above post
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What? what for? downgrading to unlock bootloader?? that does not exist...again, read carefully or your next post will ask for help to recover your messed bootloader device...
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What? what for? downgrading to unlock bootloader?? that does not exist...again, read carefully or your next post will ask for help to recover your messed bootloader device...
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He wants to unlock the bootloader and flash attn1's boot.IMG for the latest I4G build. The http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/?p=88 instructions.
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He wants to unlock the bootloader and flash attn1's boot.IMG for the latest I4G build. The http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/?p=88 instructions.
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Ok, now I get it...but he posted a downgrade guide at the OP that will leave you with a messed bootloader. Thanks
Bananagar.. got my point
Now getting back to the question
Are their any chances that my phone may get bricked?
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Bananagar.. got my point
Now getting back to the question
Are their any chances that my phone may get bricked?
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Same answer. If you follow instructions you shouldn't have problems. The risk is always latent, you are modifying software, but there are lots of success cases that backup the process.
Its very simple. I did this 4 days ago. Currently on 4.2 AOKP. All you need to do. Unlock your bootloader. Thats easy. Htcdev.com. create an account and follow the directions. This'll unlock bootloader. Then Download that boot.zip. extract the boot.IMG and put it in the fastboot folder. On computer, cd to fast boot folder and type fastboot flash boot boot.img. relock the boot loader. Then run the hack kit. Questions?
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Thnx..... I got my best answer .....
I will go for it .....
If I will have any problem will reply to same post or pm u......
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Am I missing out on having my devices boot loader unlocked ? When I first tot the inspire 4g I had some difficulties knowing where to start but than I figured out how to root the thing with AAHK. I'm now using a cm10 ROM and honestly I'm curious about this boot loader option. I would assume that by using aahk that I couldn't use htcdev to unlock the bootloader because I might risk brick or some god awful thing...
Ultimately all I wanted to do was be able to use custom roms and vice versa but now that I keep hearing about this bootloader option it makes me curious as to what unlocking it well do for my inspire
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Am I missing out on having my devices boot loader unlocked ? When I first tot the inspire 4g I had some difficulties knowing where to start but than I figured out how to root the thing with AAHK. I'm now using a cm10 ROM and honestly I'm curious about this boot loader option. I would assume that by using aahk that I couldn't use htcdev to unlock the bootloader because I might risk brick or some god awful thing...
Ultimately all I wanted to do was be able to use custom roms and vice versa but now that I keep hearing about this bootloader option it makes me curious as to what unlocking it well do for my inspire
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S-Off with AAHK is a much better option than S-On boot loader unlock with HTCDEV. With S-On you can only flash ROMs meant for the DHD, meaning no ported ROMs. Also, you need to fast boot flash a boot.IMG separately each time you flash a ROM. Also, you let HTC know and so you lose any warranty you may have. And radios can't be flashed. Look in the Ace Think Tank guide for more information.
You just answered all my questions man, I appreciate it...ill stick to what I know...its a different experience coming from a LG optimus one....
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I have a Rogers HTC One X. I've looked around here a bit to familiarize myself with how to root, unlock, and ROM my phone, and I think I'm just about ready. Unfortunately I can't figure out which set of instructions to follow. Most things seem to be directed at AT&T users with a specific hboot.
I am currently bootloader locked and have 2.14 hboot.
Just pointing me at the right thread would be great, thanks.
I wrote a guide in original android dev section. How to root etc non AT&T phone
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