http://www.htcdev.com/
Not sure if anyone has posted this yet but HTC's site to unlock the bootloader is live. It doesn't really matter much anymore but in the event someone is interested in trying it out the link is above.
Make sure you follow the instructions and, more importantly, understand the ramifications of what you are doing before you do it.
From what I understand, the Thunderbolt isn't supported
Only the UK sensation.
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Supported Devices for the Bootloader
The following 2011 models (Launched prior to September, 2011) will be supported on this web site. Devices in green are currently unlockable, check back often for updates on the unlock status of additional devices:
HTC Sensation (EU)
FOTA 1.45.401.2
HTC EVO 3D (Sprint)
HTC Sensation 4G (T-Mobile USA)
Jcase says the leak he just received gives the thunderbolt the ability to be unlocked via htc's tool, so they will probably add it when GB is released.
And just to clear this up, I've been reading around and some people think this tool is going root your device. This is not true. All t will do is unlock your bootloader. You will still have to either run an exploit to gain root, or flash a rooted ruu via hboot once the bootloader is unlocked.
DO NOT DOUBT YOUR WARRANTY WILL BE VOID AFTER USING THE TOOL. There is no doubt in my mind HTC will flag your device, and that they will share this information with Verizon. We already have an unlocked bootloader, so there is no need to use this tool.
I've said my peace.
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orkillakilla said:
DO NOT DOUBT YOUR WARRANTY WILL BE VOID AFTER USING THE TOOL. There is no doubt in my mind HTC will flag your device, and that they will share this information with Verizon. We already have an unlocked bootloader, so there is no need to use this tool.
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No doubt that he is completely correct in saying this, Verizon will not be taking the hit to the wallet by letting this people who dont attempt to fix their phone and the first sign their phone may be bricked. Explore all options when it comes to your troubles before calling Verizon for a replacement phone.
Grnlantern79 said:
No doubt that he is completely correct in saying this, Verizon will not be taking the hit to the wallet by letting this people who dont attempt to fix their phone and the first sign their phone may be bricked. Explore all options when it comes to your troubles before calling Verizon for a replacement phone.
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Better yet, if you rooted and you mess up your phone, don't call Verizon at all. It's not their fault, they shouldn't have to fix it.
If it's a hardware problem, call them. If it's software and your not rooted, call them.
If you screwed up, suck it up and fix it yourself...
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And unless you paid for the kick ass insurance or got it through say Best Buy you may end up getting a replacement phone that is in the same boat anyways. Dam how do insurance company's and Verizon get away with sending these "like new replacments" out.
I have had my phone rooted just over a week, and I have been doing nothing but reading and just missing around with ADB and what works for a majority of other users. Keep reading, keep learning, and dont give up.
orkillakilla said:
Better yet, if you rooted and you mess up your phone, don't call Verizon at all. It's not their fault, they shouldn't have to fix it.
If it's a hardware problem, call them. If it's software and your not rooted, call them.
If you screwed up, suck it up and fix it yourself...
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Jcase says the leak he just received gives the thunderbolt the ability to be unlocked via htc's tool, so they will probably add it when GB is released.
And just to clear this up, I've been reading around and some people think this tool is going root your device. This is not true. All t will do is unlock your bootloader. You will still have to either run an exploit to gain root, or flash a rooted ruu via hboot once the bootloader is unlocked.
DO NOT DOUBT YOUR WARRANTY WILL BE VOID AFTER USING THE TOOL. There is no doubt in my mind HTC will flag your device, and that they will share this information with Verizon. We already have an unlocked bootloader, so there is no need to use this tool.
I've said my peace.
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An unlocked bootloader allows you to flash unsigned images. Root becomes as easy as recovery in a PG05IMG.zip, then flashing the package in recovery. No exploit needed.
Also, along with the do not doubt it voids your warranty, HTC adding support does not mean Verizon will allow it. If Verizon says no, HTC will not add support to the web tool.
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Dam how do insurance company's and Verizon get away with sending these "like new replacments" out.
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You aren't giving them a new phone. You are giving a broken one. They in turn are giving you a refurbished used one to put you back AT LEAST in the same position as owning your used phone.
That, and they get away with it because you signed a contract allowing it.
adrynalyne said:
An unlocked bootloader allows you to flash unsigned images. Root becomes as easy as recovery in a PG05IMG.zip, then flashing the package in recovery. No exploit needed.
Also, along with the do not doubt it voids your warranty, HTC adding support does not mean Verizon will allow it. If Verizon says no, HTC will not add support to the web tool.
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You have a point about Verizon allowing it. I did mention the ability to flash a rooted RUU via hboot.
I guess we will just have to wait and see what Verizon does.
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Yes you mentioned it, but it is not correct.
A PG05IMG.zip is merely a file format for flashing via hboot. Each HTC devce has its own naming scheme. An RUU is a rom update utility and is in executable format. However, what most people do is extract the rom.zip in it, which has images that flash the phone from top to bottom.
With the bootloader unlocked, there is no need to go to such extremes. You can flash JUST a recovery and then use it to install super user and be done.
I think since Phones in the future will be shipping with unlocked bootloaders the site will not be needed for those devices for reasons I just wrote, but the site would be past phones that still shipped with the bootloaders locked and those are going to be the one that will be tracked for voided warranty. In the future it will be as easy and the Droid Charge (shipped with unlocked bootloader) Root method (easy and cake) I did one for a friend and was like "thats it" so painless. There will be no reason to show HTC or Verizon that you did anything to future phones it will be so easy to gain SU on the next phone from HTC on America's Favorite Network.
adrynalyne said:
Yes you mentioned it, but it is not correct.
A PG05IMG.zip is merely a file format for flashing via hboot. Each HTC devce has its own naming scheme. An RUU is a rom update utility and is in executable format. However, what most people do is extract the rom.zip in it, which has images that flash the phone from top to bottom.
With the bootloader unlocked, there is no need to go to such extremes. You can flash JUST a recovery and then use it to install super user and be done.
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adrynalyne said:
Yes you mentioned it, but it is not correct.
A PG05IMG.zip is merely a file format for flashing via hboot. Each HTC devce has its own naming scheme. An RUU is a rom update utility and is in executable format. However, what most people do is extract the rom.zip in it, which has images that flash the phone from top to bottom.
With the bootloader unlocked, there is no need to go to such extremes. You can flash JUST a recovery and then use it to install super user and be done.
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I see. Thank you for explaining. I'm no dev, but do enjoy learning new things. That makes sense
To grnlantern79, HTC will not be shipping any devices with unlocked bootloaders, which is the reason for the website tool. I don't think they will be supporting legacy devices with this tool. Only newer and future devices.
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I want to blame the news or lack of LOL this was the last post I read.
Peter Chou, CEO of HTC said, "Today, I'm confirming we will no longer be locking the bootloaders on our devices. Thanks for your passion, support and patience."
and now that you brought up your point this is what I found,
HTC will continue to ship all their phones with locked bootloaders, but will be offering a web-based tool for those who wish to have full control over their handsets.
Dam HTC make up your mind LOL.
orkillakilla said:
I see. Thank you for explaining. I'm no dev, but do enjoy learning new things. That makes sense
To grnlantern79, HTC will not be shipping any devices with unlocked bootloaders, which is the reason for the website tool. I don't think they will be supporting legacy devices with this tool. Only newer and future devices.
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I want to blame the news or lack of LOL this was the last post I read.
Peter Chou, CEO of HTC said, "Today, I'm confirming we will no longer be locking the bootloaders on our devices. Thanks for your passion, support and patience."
and now that you brought up your point this is what I found,
HTC will continue to ship all their phones with locked bootloaders, but will be offering a web-based tool for those who wish to have full control over their handsets.
Dam HTC make up your mind LOL.
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I 100% expected it to be this way when I first heard they will unlock bootloaders. I think its at least a step in the right direction.
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orkillakilla said:
I 100% expected it to be this way when I first heard they will unlock bootloaders. I think its at least a step in the right direction.
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Yes step in the right direction it is but correct me if I am wrong, didnt the Droid Charge ship with an unlocked bootloader?
Grnlantern79 said:
Yes step in the right direction it is but correct me if I am wrong, didnt the Droid Charge ship with an unlocked bootloader?
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Samsung phones are always unlocked and easiest to root. HTC ones are generally all locked by the OEM (well until now), but the community finds a way to unlock them.
yareally said:
Samsung phones are always unlocked and easiest to root. HTC ones are generally all locked, but the community finds a way to unlock them (well until now).
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You wonder if the reason they unlock them is because they know they will never send any updates to the phones LOL.
Grnlantern79 said:
You wonder if the reason they unlock them is because they know they will never send any updates to the phones LOL.
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Possibly, lol. Though I just think they're trying to not go the path moto tried and failed with on phones such as the Droid X.
Those that think they really care about you unlocking it on their site can't really explain how their future phones will come unlocked by default without any tools. Still unknown for sure, but I believe they said they would not be locking any new releases from now on as well.
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Just in case anyone missed it, HTCdev is up.
The web tool to unlock bootloaders will be released there, site says to keep checking back for updates.
Whenever it comes up, whoever sees it first should post here that it's available.
Meantime, kernel source for a variety of HTC devices is available for download, and the opensense sdk is there as well.
Holding my breath for the unlock bootloader to be released...
Blue6IX said:
Just in case anyone missed it, HTCdev is up.
The web tool to unlock bootloaders will be released there, site says to keep checking back for updates.
Whenever it comes up, whoever sees it first should post here that it's available.
Meantime, kernel source for a variety of HTC devices is available for download, and the opensense sdk is there as well.
Holding my breath for the unlock bootloader to be released...
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Meh. Revolutionary will be on scene with S-OFF before HTC anyways since HTC doesn't even have a timeframe for other device support besides the Shooter and Pyramid.
You know if you unlock your bootloader with that tool they will have your phone's info sent to their servers and they will know you chose to void your warranty.
sonicjam said:
You know if you unlock your bootloader with that tool they will have your phone's info sent to their servers and they will know you chose to void your warranty.
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While I would have realized this before I sat down to actually do it, I appreciate you pointing that out.
Is the unlocking tool going to know if you've actually done the unlock? In other words, will they know if you actually went ahead and unlocked it and voided the warranty, or will they just know that you MIGHT have voided your warranty by unlocking it?
From what I gather the process will include interaction with the website (or HTC servers) to complete the unlock process.
They will know you did it.
Figures. I wonder how harshly they enforce that.
So how long until someone figures out how to use either the hboot they give you or the software to unlock phones without pinging htc servers? This is begging for a mirror.
Hi,
Would it be possible to unlock the bootloader without going thru HTCDev?
I found this thread regarding a universal HTC unlocker here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24324567
Would this work for the One XL?
HTC Dev site does not show One X, Select “All other supported models” if you cannot find your phone in this list
Has anyone done this with the One X
Pumpiron579 said:
HTC Dev site does not show One X, Select “All other supported models” if you cannot find your phone in this list
Has anyone done this with the One X
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This will likely work, but my question was about unlocking the bootloader without using HTCDev.
This is even more important now, as reports are that HTC is denying warranty if the bootloader is unlocked via their site.
GameGod72 said:
This will likely work, but my question was about unlocking the bootloader without using HTCDev.
This is even more important now, as reports are that HTC is denying warranty if the bootloader is unlocked via their site.
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I know, I didn't want to start a thread asking that. was just wondering since it is not listed. I wouldn't use that yet, seems like within a week, we will have s-off and more
GameGod72 said:
Hi,
Would it be possible to unlock the bootloader without going thru HTCDev?
I found this thread regarding a universal HTC unlocker here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24324567
Would this work for the One XL?
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Tried the universal HTC unlocker and it didn't work. Nothing wrong with my phone either after it failed either.
danada said:
Tried the universal HTC unlocker and it didn't work. Nothing wrong with my phone either after it failed either.
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Bummer. Thanks for trying though.
Hopefully the superb devs on board will figure out a way to do this.
I think it's very possible using the same method, it just needs to be adjusted for the new partition layout of the newer HTC devices.
everything i have read about HTCDev unlocker is that if you return the phone for warranty work with a custom ROM loaded, they will deny it.
BUT, if you have the bootloader unlocked and running the stock rom (return to stock before sending it in), they will process the warranty work as usual.
I still want to find a way around HTCDev, but, just letting you know what i have read
buddy17 said:
everything i have read about HTCDev unlocker is that if you return the phone for warranty work with a custom ROM loaded, they will deny it.
BUT, if you have the bootloader unlocked and running the stock rom (return to stock before sending it in), they will process the warranty work as usual.
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This person had warranty service denied, despite the fact that he flashed the stock ROM before sending it in:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631466
Apparently, they have some way of knowing a custom ROM was flashed, even if its not on there when you send it in. Makes me wonder, even if an alternate method to unlock the bootloader (without HTC Unlock) is developed, will they still know you loaded a custom ROM in the past, and refuse warranty service?
On a previous device I'd owned, after S-OFF they found a way to get rid of the device specific "TAMPERED" logo in the bootloader. I suspect there would be a way to do so on this device as well.
I can't remember which device it was, though...
redpoint73 said:
This person had warranty service denied, despite the fact that he flashed the stock ROM before sending it in:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631466
Apparently, they have some way of knowing a custom ROM was flashed, even if its not on there when you send it in. Makes me wonder, even if an alternate method to unlock the bootloader (without HTC Unlock) is developed, will they still know you loaded a custom ROM in the past, and refuse warranty service?
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Its probably a combination of the device being registered for unlock on HTCDev and something on the device.
I'm pretty sure, sooner or later, the devs will figure out a way to return the device to a "clean" state. All the more reason I would love for a way to get this done without going thru official channels.
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This person had warranty service denied, despite the fact that he flashed the stock ROM before sending it in:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631466
Apparently, they have some way of knowing a custom ROM was flashed, even if its not on there when you send it in. Makes me wonder, even if an alternate method to unlock the bootloader (without HTC Unlock) is developed, will they still know you loaded a custom ROM in the past, and refuse warranty service?
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cause of illegal software,
Look,
We are contacting you concerning the HTC One X which you returned to us due to there being a yellow tint on the display. As you are aware we sent the handset to the HTC service centre as it was not possible to have it classed as a DOA (dead on arrival), due to the bootloader being unlocked and illegal software having been installed. The HTC service has confirmed that illegal software has been installed on the handset at some time by yourself resulting in the warranty being invalidated. Simply unlocking and relocking the bootloader would not have invalidated the warranty.
redpoint73 said:
This person had warranty service denied, despite the fact that he flashed the stock ROM before sending it in:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631466
Apparently, they have some way of knowing a custom ROM was flashed, even if its not on there when you send it in. Makes me wonder, even if an alternate method to unlock the bootloader (without HTC Unlock) is developed, will they still know you loaded a custom ROM in the past, and refuse warranty service?
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When you flash custom software it trips a switch that displays "Tampered" on the HBOOT screen, whether or not you flash stock back on and relock the bootloader.
redpoint73 said:
This person had warranty service denied, despite the fact that he flashed the stock ROM before sending it in:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631466
Apparently, they have some way of knowing a custom ROM was flashed, even if its not on there when you send it in. Makes me wonder, even if an alternate method to unlock the bootloader (without HTC Unlock) is developed, will they still know you loaded a custom ROM in the past, and refuse warranty service?
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Actually read the posts though. The guy didn't send it to HTC.
HTC will still service the device, even after an unlock.
OK, on topic... I just looked through the HTCdev process for the first time. It seems that we should start by comparing device identifier tokens and unlock files, right?
Perhaps there is a pattern to them or we can figure out how to generate one from the other? Maybe the device identifier token has nothing to do with the unlock file apart from HTC wanting to record a unique identifier of the phone?
Has anybody tried using an unlock file from a different user's phone (of the same make/model)? That would be a huge break-through if it was that easy!
I would think somebody would have tried this, but up until now, nobody seemed to have a problem following HTC's process to get their bootloader unlocked.
Thanks,
Billy
Pumpiron579 said:
cause of illegal software,
Look,
We are contacting you concerning the HTC One X which you returned to us due to there being a yellow tint on the display. As you are aware we sent the handset to the HTC service centre as it was not possible to have it classed as a DOA (dead on arrival), due to the bootloader being unlocked and illegal software having been installed. The HTC service has confirmed that illegal software has been installed on the handset at some time by yourself resulting in the warranty being invalidated. Simply unlocking and relocking the bootloader would not have invalidated the warranty.
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If you read the whole chat conversation, the tech was instructed to call it "illegal" software. Doesn't mean it was in fact illegal.
http://mobilesyrup.com/2012/05/02/i...bootloader-unlock-tool-on-one-series-devices/
ughhh i cant believe htc is being gay
i guess im not going to buy one and wait for a gs3
Im sure someone will make a software hack or a hardware one like the SGSII.
JeepFreak said:
OK, on topic... I just looked through the HTCdev process for the first time. It seems that we should start by comparing device identifier tokens and unlock files, right?
Perhaps there is a pattern to them or we can figure out how to generate one from the other? Maybe the device identifier token has nothing to do with the unlock file apart from HTC wanting to record a unique identifier of the phone?
Has anybody tried using an unlock file from a different user's phone (of the same make/model)? That would be a huge break-through if it was that easy!
I would think somebody would have tried this, but up until now, nobody seemed to have a problem following HTC's process to get their bootloader unlocked.
Thanks,
Billy
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Maybe nobody wants to be on topic? I guess I'll give this a try next week when I get my phone =\
Billy
Hi guys im new getting my one x from ma bell, in a few days. Im coming from an amaze, amaze forums.
You guys need to understand, htc WILL know if anything was "tampered" with.
Most software bares a timestamps, or something similar that will let them know when and what the phone was flashed with. So even if you reflash, its going to show a timestamp of sorts.
Htc put the disclaimer of warranty denial to give them an option im sure.
I returned several phones rooted, bricked to T-Mobile, and they never said anything. Its like a car, the manufacturer can void your warranty for any "mods" you do....
I hope every one here gets some patience, and not worry about rooting, bootloader unlock , bloatware.
For now it is what it is... and it's only been
... a day???
We will get this ***** unlocked, romed and kick some ass... just gonna take time... and from the looks of it we have some brilliant devs here! .
Be patient and give it some time guys, check out the amaze forums and see what happens when people start whining about stuff going to slow or not happening ( not calling any one a whiner, so chill)... the devs start disappearing.
Ok im done... probably not the right place for intros but ah well!!!
And remember
.its just a gdam phone!
.
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I have a rogers one x, running 4.0.3 / 1.94.631.3.
I'd like to update to the newer software version so I can have the official version of the 3 dot mod (using the tast button as a menu/task button).
I'd also like to be rooted again.
I really dont want to unlock my bootloader yet though, is there a way to update my phone without having to unlock my bootloader>?
Berserk87 said:
I have a rogers one x, running 4.0.3 / 1.94.631.3.
I'd like to update to the newer software version so I can have the official version of the 3 dot mod (using the tast button as a menu/task button).
I'd also like to be rooted again.
I really dont want to unlock my bootloader yet though, is there a way to update my phone without having to unlock my bootloader>?
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You can't root these phones without unlocking the bootloader. If you're already rooted, you're already unlocked. Just flash a 4.0.4 rooted stock rom.
Edit: This applies to 2.20 only. If for some reason you're still on a 1.xx firmware, you may not need to unlock.
Technically not true...
Earlier versions of the firmware 1.7 - 1.85 you could root without unlocking keeping the phone true to stock but with root. In the bootloader you get just the tampered flag but still locked.
You might able to keep root with root ota keeper from play store or if you have the pro version of supersu there's an option for it try keep root but I don't think these are 100% guaranteed to work.
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thejosh86 said:
Earlier versions of the firmware 1.7 - 1.85 you could root without unlocking keeping the phone true to stock but with root. In the bootloader you get just the tampered flag but still locked.
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You're right; it's been so long I forgot about that. We actually got root on 1.73 first, then unlock about two weeks later.
iElvis said:
You're right; it's been so long I forgot about that. We actually got root on 1.73 first, then unlock about two weeks later.
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Haha yeahhh I know what you mean - feels like forever ago now.
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I'm worried that unlocking my bootloader will instantly void my warranty.
But i would love to play with custom roms and have up to date software.
I'm assuming there will most likely never be a way to restore the bootloader flags, so it looks like it has never been unlocked.
Berserk87 said:
I'm worried that unlocking my bootloader will instantly void my warranty.
But i would love to play with custom roms and have up to date software.
I'm assuming there will most likely never be a way to restore the bootloader flags, so it looks like it has never been unlocked.
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Root/boot loader unlock doesn't necessarily mean you warranty is void. If you have a hardware issue the carrier will usually give you a replacement
The only way we could restore the flags is by getting s-off and that doesn't look to promising at this point
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I'm on Rogers and my phone has been rooted and the bootloader unlocked since the day I got it.
I did have to send my phone in for a warranty repair for the volume buttons. I left the custom rom I was running at the time on the phone.
Rogers replaced my phone as they could not repair my first one. So I don't think you have to worry to much about it if it is a hardware issue.
josh3794 said:
I'm on Rogers and my phone has been rooted and the bootloader unlocked since the day I got it.
I did have to send my phone in for a warranty repair for the volume buttons. I left the custom rom I was running at the time on the phone.
Rogers replaced my phone as they could not repair my first one. So I don't think you have to worry to much about it if it is a hardware issue.
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Good to know. That was my biggest concern.
I'll most likely be doing a 'one-time-swap' through rogers since my phone has the worst bluetooth ever, then ill start the root/unlock after.
Thanks for the help. :good:
I have several questions i just bought an at&t hox for $25 from a friend,im on tmobile and want to keep tmobile,i just want to supercid this phone and get s-off is there a thread someone can point me to?Its been a while since i unlocked anything and i just dont want to brick this great phone,on the mytouch 4g you could unlock the phone and once you did that you didnt have to flash kernel seperate,can you do that on this phone and do i have to use a unlock code site to unlock it from at&t or will supercid take care of that?Sorry about all questions just want to make sure i do things right i never used adb but if i get root can i run stuff from terminal emu to get supercid thanks again and glad to be a new member!!!: )
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This thread has most all you need: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671237
Also, do not take for granted that the process for rooting/S-off/modding your old HTC is similar in any way to the One X. HTC is constantly upgrading its security lockdowns, and folks are constantly coming on here and complaining "this is so much harder than my old phone, etc." You are simply better off resolving that this is a brand new phone, with new rules. So treat it as such, and read and research as much as you can about the One X before you begin to mod it.
As far as Subsidy unlock (SIM unlock), it is not related to SuperCID, and has not been achieved yet by hack/mod methods. But it might come soon, since S-off was just achieved.
Until that happens, you will need to use the more "official" method of getting the SIM unlock code that corresponds to your IMEI. AT&T will typically not supply the SIM unlock code, is you are not a current post-paid account holder. So you might be forced to use a 3rd party vendor to get a paid unlock code (of can your friend get it for you?). Keep in mind that as of Jan. 26, 2013, that is no longer legal in the US for any phones purchased after that date to be unlocked by anyone but your carrier. But since you purchased the phone from a friend, you may be exempt from the law, if the phone was originally purchased from AT&T before Jan. 26.
I purchased my unlock code here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Unlock-Code...585?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3380245811 before it was illegal.
Worked perfectly.
Thanks for all the info,yeah he bought it last year so i think im exempt from the new law"hopefully" thanks for the links also!!!
sent from the home of the "WIRE"
Ok i got my simunlock code what specific root ,super cid, s-off,and custom recovery install??which tool should i use i have 2.20 and i want to be able to flash entire rom without having to flash kernel seprate thanks!!!
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I have a question (might be stupid). I bought my HOX factory unlocked, or so it said the person I bought it from, but it came with the at&t brand, is there a chance that the phone would lock itself if I root it, do an s-off, etc?
By the way, the phone was actually unlocked, though I don't know if he purchased a code or bought it factory unlocked.
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angramenyu said:
I have a question (might be stupid). I bought my HOX factory unlocked, or so it said the person I bought it from, but it came with the at&t brand, is there a chance that the phone would lock itself if I root it, do an s-off, etc?
By the way, the phone was actually unlocked, though I don't know if he purchased a code or bought it factory unlocked.
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The only way it will lock it self is if you or him reports it as stolen or lost
angramenyu said:
I have a question (might be stupid). I bought my HOX factory unlocked, or so it said the person I bought it from, but it came with the at&t brand, is there a chance that the phone would lock itself if I root it, do an s-off, etc?
By the way, the phone was actually unlocked, though I don't know if he purchased a code or bought it factory unlocked.
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Either way, SIM unlock will survive bootloader unlock and S-Off.
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jwhood said:
Ok i got my simunlock code what specific root ,super cid, s-off,and custom recovery install??which tool should i use i have 2.20 and i want to be able to flash entire rom without having to flash kernel seprate thanks!!!
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Everything you need is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671237
Its one of the stickied top 3 posts in the Development forum. Frustrating that people keep ignoring it, and searching around pointlessly.
Hello all I recently got a sprint S5 activated on boost mobile and so far I am really enjoying it and I was wondering what it takes to unlock this device for root capabilities. Such as how to unlock the bootloader and S-Off and how to install TWRP.
Go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2737724
wc4r said:
Go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2737724
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Sweet thanks for the link now is there an RUU method or in other words, returning the phone to complete factory stock?
Familiarize yourself with Odin. It's a PC program used to flash things like the stock tar file, which is similar to HTC's ruu.
metalfan78 said:
Familiarize yourself with Odin. It's a PC program used to flash things like the stock tar file, which is similar to HTC's ruu.
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Alright thanks you I should have enough information now to root my phone and restore it back in case I want to restore it back to normal. Now does the bootloader need to be unlocked and do Galaxys have the S-Off option. (I came from an HTC phone which is why I am using HTC terms lol. This is also my first Galaxy Phone)
I've had HTC phones before as well, so I totally understand. There is no s-off needed. The only locked bootloaders are on Verizon and AT&T. The only concern on samsung phones is tripping the Knox counter, which only affects warranty claims (and not always).
metalfan78 said:
I've had HTC phones before as well, so I totally understand. There is no s-off needed. The only locked bootloaders are on Verizon and AT&T. The only concern on samsung phones is tripping the Knox counter, which only affects warranty claims (and not always).
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Oh alright thank you i just wish every android phone had the same way of rooting so i don't have to learn new terms and install new drivers lol. Well ok time to go root and install cyanogenmod on this phone ?