After I installed ROM 4.0.3 it required to install new Firmware before that, I did that and everything went smooth but my bootloader got locked and now I cant install new ROM. I am using Soff and got locked bootloader. Can anyone help me. Thanks in advance.
todorchelebiev said:
After I installed ROM 4.0.3 it required to install new Firmware before that, I did that and everything went smooth but my bootloader got locked and now I cant install new ROM. I am using Soff and got locked bootloader. Can anyone help me. Thanks in advance.
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Hi,
The new 4.0.3 firmware shows the bootloader as "locked".
It isn't really locked ,it is just shown as locked.
I have installed 3 ROMS with my "locked" bootloader.
Some fastboot commands are locked with the new firmware i believe. If u had s-off and custom recovery before installing u can install stuff through recovery. If u don't have a custom recovery check the development forum
But i cant install new Rom
You should install the rom via Clockwork recovery, Same process as before
malybru said:
Hi,
The new 4.0.3 firmware shows the bootloader as "locked".
It isn't really locked ,it is just shown as locked.
I have installed 3 ROMS with my "locked" bootloader.
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hey.i also flashed that firmware. but my bootloader shows as "**unlocked**"" how could this possible???
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Did you unlock using HTCDev.com? If so, that's why
EddyOS said:
Did you unlock using HTCDev.com? If so, that's why
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yeah.
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EddyOS said:
Did you unlock using HTCDev.com? If so, that's why
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Unlocking via Revolutionary gets re-locked with the firmware upgrade too.
The 1.23 firmware should be unlockable soon by the way. HTC wants the HTCDev.com method to work for it, but it's got a glitch. I am to understand they are working on it.
Once that's fixed i am to understand that fastboot commands should work again even on 1.23.
Skipjacks said:
Unlocking via Revolutionary gets re-locked with the firmware upgrade too.
The 1.23 firmware should be unlockable soon by the way. HTC wants the HTCDev.com method to work for it, but it's got a glitch. I am to understand they are working on it.
Once that's fixed i am to understand that fastboot commands should work again even on 1.23.
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ah .i unlocked hboot via htcdev. and i used revelolutionary tool to s-off
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Is there a way to S-OFF the desire s with HBOOT 2.00.2002 S-ON?
Thanks
You could probably flash eng hboot and then use revolutionary..... I think.
Swyped from my HTC Desire S using Tapatalk
I think that you can OFFICIALLY unlock your bootloader (S-OFF), never tried so not completely sure that Desire S is supported - see here
amidabuddha said:
I think that you can OFFICIALLY unlock your bootloader (S-OFF), never tried so not completely sure that Desire S is supported - see here
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If you look at the threads in the HTC Sensation and EVO 3D forums, when you use the HTC procedure to Unlock the bootloader at the HTCDEV.com site, it does not change the security status to S-OFF, but you are able to flash a custom recovery and ROMs, but you need to do this using FASTBOOT commands.
tpbklake said:
If you look at the threads in the HTC Sensation and EVO 3D forums, when you use the HTC procedure to Unlock the bootloader at the HTCDEV.com site, it does not change the security status to S-OFF, but you are able to flash a custom recovery and ROMs, but you need to do this using FASTBOOT commands.
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Nice but useless Maybe best for newbies. These days our forum is flooded with questions about errors, bricks, hboot replacement, etc. including one from myself...
revolutionary doesn't state that it supports this hboot on their site??
I just wanted to know because if i install the legit ota for sense 3 it will reflash my bootloader to the locked new 1. and ofc i would want to S-OFF in again!
Eclipse_Droid said:
revolutionary doesn't state that it supports this hboot on their site??
I just wanted to know because if i install the legit ota for sense 3 it will reflash my bootloader to the locked new 1. and ofc i would want to S-OFF in again!
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why do you need the stock OTA, since the custom ROMs are much more optimized??? And soon here will be a rooted version of the Stock I believe
amidabuddha said:
why do you need the stock OTA, since the custom ROMs are much more optimized??? And soon here will be a rooted version of the Stock I believe
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i just like the idea of stock sense 3! but ofc i still use titanium to remove all the bloatware that i don't use or need. then i make a nand backup
thats the way i do it with all the roms i use. Ive got quite a few nands to switch between depending on my mood
I doubt revolutionary would work. You could go into the IRC and ask, I read someone unlocked the boot loader by going on htcdev.com
tpbklake said:
If you look at the threads in the HTC Sensation and EVO 3D forums, when you use the HTC procedure to Unlock the bootloader at the HTCDEV.com site, it does not change the security status to S-OFF, but you are able to flash a custom recovery and ROMs, but you need to do this using FASTBOOT commands.
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With the fastboot you can flash an Engineering Bootloader as well. So it is a way to S-OFF more or less.
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Does anyone have this software version on their device?
Software Version: 1.63.531.2 710RD.....is that normal?
I have that same version. It's "normal" if you updated to the most recent build that T-Mobile stopped the OTA for. The next OTA update starts April 9th I believe.
R u sure about that?
K7Cobb said:
Does anyone have this software version on their device?
Software Version: 1.63.531.2 710RD.....is that normal?
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Yes, I'm running that now, rooted and with some of the bloatware deleted. That is the latest released T-Mobile ROM for the MT4GS.
R u sure about another update on the 9th?
The OTA seems to have started rolling out early,.... many have been able to DL it today. And even the OTA ROM has the 71 ORD at the end of the version, so I'm sure it's nothing to worry about.
So since there is an update today there will not be one on the 9th?
K7Cobb said:
So since there is an update today there will not be one on the 9th?
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No, there won't be another one on the 9th. Today's is just the update that was supposed to start on the 9th:
https://t-mobile.jive-mobile.com:443/#jive-document?content=/api/core/v1/documents/3045
Sorry to be off topic but I need some help getting this version 1.63.531.2 rooted can someone be kind enough to steer me in the right direction. I am unlocked bootloader but dont know how to root
metro44060 said:
Sorry to be off topic but I need some help getting this version 1.63.531.2 rooted can someone be kind enough to steer me in the right direction. I am unlocked bootloader but dont know how to root
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just grab a ClockworkMod recovery image, here is one place you can get it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17384145&postcount=7
then fastboot flash it the same way you flashed your unlock_code.bin to unlock the bootloader. then you can boot into recovery and flash either superuser or the ROM of your choice.
keep in mind that if you flash a ROM, you may have to refer here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1508556
ok got hboot-1.45.0013 S-ON
software number 1.63.531.2 71ord
the revolutionary method says it will not work
i have unlocked the boot loader threw HTC web site
i really want this phone rooted can anyone help Plz?
You have the latest and greatest software which means there may not be a method that works for you yet. You're locked for the time being. Juopunutbear might work, though I've never tried it.
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rilla1620 said:
ok got hboot-1.45.0013 S-ON
software number 1.63.531.2 71ord
the revolutionary method says it will not work
i have unlocked the boot loader threw HTC web site
i really want this phone rooted can anyone help Plz?
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Unlock the bootloader through the htcdev website, follow the root guides afterwards yet remain stock, then try juopunutbear.
blackknightavalon said:
Unlock the bootloader through the htcdev website, follow the root guides afterwards yet remain stock, then try juopunutbear.
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Juopunutbear says i need to be rooted to use it? currently NOT rooted just have boot loader unlocked and have cwm flashed
rilla1620 said:
Juopunutbear says i need to be rooted to use it? currently NOT rooted just have boot loader unlocked and have cwm flashed
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Flash superuser through CWM and you will be rooted. Then you can use juopunutbear.
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thank you guys got root
I got my HOX about 2 weeks now. I really want to flash it with a custom Rom. Tried lots of rooting instructions with no success. Phone is now back to factory reset using RRU method. I got the bootloader unlock. No success loading Clockworkmod on boatloader recovery.
sherwinator said:
I got my HOX about 2 weeks now. I really want to flash it with a custom Rom. Tried lots of rooting instructions with no success. Phone is now back to factory reset using RRU method. I got the bootloader unlock. No success loading Clockworkmod on boatloader recovery.
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I have the same issue but it says my phone says it is tapered. I want to go back to stock at least. What instructions did you follow for that?
ironnik said:
I have the same issue but it says my phone says it is tapered. I want to go back to stock at least. What instructions did you follow for that?
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not sure how to remove the "tampered" status but i got it back to stock using RRU method and load a stock Rogers Rom. you need to re-lock it before using RRU. my status now is Tampered and Relock.
sherwinator said:
not sure how to remove the "tampered" status but i got it back to stock using RRU method and load a stock Rogers Rom. you need to re-lock it before using RRU. my status now is Tampered and Relock.
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Did you use the 1.94 RUU or did you try to Flash the 1.73 original?
You must root on 1.85. Scripts don't work on any other version.
XNine said:
You must root on 1.85. Scripts don't work on any other version.
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Can I just use RRU to go back to 1.85? Please attach a link.
Thanks
ericth18 said:
Best way to root at this moment would be to unlock your bootloader using HTCDEV and flash TWRP recovery and then flash CleanRom 4.5 which will give you root as long as you kepp that rom on your phone. There could be other roms out there that will give you root access but I've flashed a few and CleanRom 4.5 was the only one that got me rooted. Until they come up with a way to perm root on 1.94 I suggest using this method.
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If your bootloader is unlocked, you can root with any ROM.
If you unlock and flash a recovery-
fastboot flash recovery nameofrecovery.img
and you cant get it to boot the custom recovery heres the trick, after you flash the recovery type
fastboot boot nameofrecovery.img
Butters619 said:
If your bootloader is unlocked, you can root with any ROM.
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If this is true, then why can't anyone root their 2.2x phones?
thechilipepper said:
If this is true, then why can't anyone root their 2.2x phones?
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Cuz att doesn't let us bl unlock our phone HTC dev blocks our cid
Whyyyy is this in general? Please keep all question/help threads in the Q&A section only. Thank you.
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Hii i'm new here & i'm not a total noob at flashing & rooting phones but i really need help :crying:, i have a HTC Chacha that i have been trying to achieve S-OFF & root but none of the sources that i've used worked, Ive tried HTCdev Unlocker, SuperOneclick, & even gingerbreak it all failed can someone please help me i'd really deeply appreciate it im getting tired of having to delete apps to make room for new ones i want. so please help me
Carrier: AT&T
Phone: HTC Chaha
Android Version: 2.3.5
Software Number: 2.14.502.2
Currenty: S-On
HBoot: 1.13.0000
Radio: 7.57.35.08
xShyNez said:
Hii i'm new here & i'm not a total noob at flashing & rooting phones but i really need help :crying:, i have a HTC Chacha that i have been trying to achieve S-OFF & root but none of the sources that i've used worked, Ive tried HTCdev Unlocker, SuperOneclick, & even gingerbreak it all failed can someone please help me i'd really deeply appreciate it im getting tired of having to delete apps to make room for new ones i want. so please help me
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I don't think you can s-off without xtc clip, which is special hardware?
But you can unlock the bootloader through HTC dev and root later. Have you succeeded there with unlocking only?
mdbs said:
I don't think you can s-off without xtc clip, which is special hardware?
But you can unlock the bootloader through HTC dev and root later. Have you succeeded there with unlocking only?
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Noo i havent unlocked the boot loader yet i have tried to use the HTCdev to unlock it but i keep getting the "Error [190]" every time i try it.
xShyNez said:
Noo i havent unlocked the boot loader yet i have tried to use the HTCdev to unlock it but i keep getting the "Error [190]" every time i try it.
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Follow steps 1 and 2 of my tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1475575
I had the same problem as you when trying to unlock the boot loader :/ it's because you haven't had the over-the-air update to 1.57 software version probably.
After you've done that, then either follow this tutorial to root your phone, or just install a custom rom like which is already rooted
ethancottier said:
Follow steps 1 and 2 of my tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1475575
I had the same problem as you when trying to unlock the boot loader :/ it's because you haven't had the over-the-air update to 1.57 software version probably.
After you've done that, then either follow this tutorial to root your phone, or just install a custom rom like which is already rooted
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Ok i shall try & follow those steps & ill give you a feed back if it works, i really do hope it works :\
ethancottier said:
Follow steps 1 and 2 of my tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1475575
I had the same problem as you when trying to unlock the boot loader :/ it's because you haven't had the over-the-air update to 1.57 software version probably.
After you've done that, then either follow this tutorial to root your phone, or just install a custom rom like which is already rooted
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I have followed your 1st step in your tutorial & it was working but in the end of installing the 1.57 RUU it gave me an "ERROR [140]: BOOTLOADER VERSION ERROR" any suggestions to what shoould i do to get the right rom?
xShyNez said:
I have followed your 1st step in your tutorial & it was working but in the end of installing the 1.57 RUU it gave me an "ERROR [140]: BOOTLOADER VERSION ERROR" any suggestions to what shoould i do to get the right rom?
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Oh :/ What HBOOT version do you have?
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ethancottier said:
Oh :/ What HBOOT version do you have?
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i have the HBoot version 1.13.0000
xShyNez said:
i have the HBoot version 1.13.0000
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I think I know why the first step of htcdev unlock doesn't work when I unlocked my chacha, my bootloader was 1.09 I think, after updating my hboot, it was 1.10.0000 (which is what it is right now).
So I don't think you need to update your HBOOT at all
Try following the htcdev unlock instructions, but just skip out the part when you have to run that RUU to update hboot
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ethancottier said:
I think I know why the first step of htcdev unlock doesn't work when I unlocked my chacha, my bootloader was 1.09 I think, after updating my hboot, it was 1.10.0000 (which is what it is right now).
So I don't think you need to update your HBOOT at all
Try following the htcdev unlock instructions, but just skip out the part when you have to run that RUU to update hboot
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Yay!!! it worked i have successfully unlocked the Hboot :laugh: thank you very much. so what should i do next should i root it right away or do i have to some other stuff too?
xShyNez said:
Yay!!! it worked i have successfully unlocked the Hboot :laugh: thank you very much. so what should i do next should i root it right away or do i have to some other stuff too?
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This is the ROM i'm using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1644087 but it haves no radio
here are some stock roms: http://shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Chacha
This is the best rom i found: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1690088 ICS sux for me
I tried su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1525404 but it didn't work. (root for apps won't work) so i tried Superuser-3.0.7-efgh-signed.zip it worked successfully
Download Superuser-3.0.7-efgh-signed.zip: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?lyngpterup8vt53 and place it in your MicroSD card
Boot into clockword mod and choose install zip from MicroSD card
Then select the zip location for the superuser file and select it and confirm
When done click back then reboot system
If all went well you should be rooted
Check by opening your app drawer and look for the SuperUser icon
xShyNez said:
Yay!!! it worked i have successfully unlocked the Hboot :laugh: thank you very much. so what should i do next should i root it right away or do i have to some other stuff too?
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You need to flash clockworkmod recovery follow this tutorial here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1164468
And then you can either root your stock rom by following this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1184118
Or install a custom rom like Cyanogenmod 7 which is already rooted, or a custom stock rom like Ajeeval's Zasa4Chacha (which is already rooted as well). If you're gonna try out any other roms, make sure you do a backup in clockworkmod recovery first, because you don't wanna be having to reinstall your stock rom if something goes wrong, you'd be there all day lol
ethancottier said:
You need to flash clockworkmod recovery follow this tutorial here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1164468
And then you can either root your stock rom by following this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1184118
Or install a custom rom like Cyanogenmod 7 which is already rooted, or a custom stock rom like Ajeeval's Zasa4Chacha (which is already rooted as well). If you're gonna try out any other roms, make sure you do a backup in clockworkmod recovery first, because you don't wanna be having to reinstall your stock rom if something goes wrong, you'd be there all day lol
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Got it thanks finally got my phone rooted
xShyNez said:
Yay!!! it worked i have successfully unlocked the Hboot :laugh: thank you very much. so what should i do next should i root it right away or do i have to some other stuff too?
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Please could you describe how you did to S-OFF, i am S-ON
I have the same problem my rom is 2.14.502.2 and HBOOT 1.13.0000
hi everyone. my sensation is getting me angry for a few week. i can't flash roms or others using fastboot commands cause my device is s-off, but i still have the bootloaader locked. from the command prompt i always obtain the same message "writing boot...failed(remote: not allowed)". first at all, i unlocked my device using HTCdev, after i flashed my first rom i found the bootloader locked. second, i tried to turn my device s-off, but controlbaer crashed, so i didn't complete it, but hovewere i'm s-off. how can it be ??? at now, can i flash roms or other .zip just by recovery (4ext) ?? or how can i unlock again the bootloader ??? hope somebody give me an answer. :good:
If you are S-Off and even that the boot loader is locked there should be no problem to install ROM - via 4ext
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gab_ITA said:
hi everyone. my sensation is getting me angry for a few week. i can't flash roms or others using fastboot commands cause my device is s-off, but i still have the bootloaader locked. from the command prompt i always obtain the same message "writing boot...failed(remote: not allowed)". first at all, i unlocked my device using HTCdev, after i flashed my first rom i found the bootloader locked. second, i tried to turn my device s-off, but controlbaer crashed, so i didn't complete it, but hovewere i'm s-off. how can it be ??? at now, can i flash roms or other .zip just by recovery (4ext) ?? or how can i unlock again the bootloader ??? hope somebody give me an answer. :good:
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Hi,
Look HERE
Second post.
Try flashing this:
HBoot 1.27.1100 Patch (Go from Hboot 1.29.0000 to 1.27.1100)
This should give you an unlocked bootloader.
malybru said:
Hi,
Look HERE
Second post.
Try flashing this:
HBoot 1.27.1100 Patch (Go from Hboot 1.29.0000 to 1.27.1100)
This should give you an unlocked bootloader.
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I already have hboot 1.27. Could it work hovewere ?
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gab_ITA said:
I already have hboot 1.27. Could it work hovewere ?
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Hi,
I am not sure what to suggest.
People who flash this are normally locked and hboot 1.29
It works for them,so it should work for you
I do not think it would do any harm.
Or perhaps you could flash the 1.27 > 1.29 version first.
Then, go 1.29 > 1.27
How did your bootloader become locked?
malybru said:
Hi,
I am not sure what to suggest.
People who flash this are normally locked and hboot 1.29
It works for them,so it should work for you
I do not think it would do any harm.
Or perhaps you could flash the 1.27 > 1.29 version first.
Then, go 1.29 > 1.27
How did your bootloader become locked?
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gab_ITA said:
I already have hboot 1.27. Could it work hovewere ?
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When you say you have 1.27 do do you mean a patched one? Besides, @malybru posted a patched one.
You could try unlocking your bootloader (i am not sure, but this may cause brick).
JAM THAT THANKS BUTTON.
Happy to help.
I have 1.29 after flashing new radio and s-off and there is no problem using 4ext for flashing any zip so far
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malybru said:
Or perhaps you could flash the 1.27 > 1.29 version first.
Then, go 1.29 > 1.27
How did your bootloader become locked?
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Wells, it's always a way xD i unlocjed th bootloader using HTCdev, but when i flashed my first ROM(slimbean) it became again locked. I really can't explain how di it appen .... so, i'll try the patched one, let's see if it work....
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gab_ITA said:
Wells, it's always a way xD i unlocjed th bootloader using HTCdev, but when i flashed my first ROM(slimbean) it became again locked. I really can't explain how di it appen .... so, i'll try the patched one, let's see if it work....
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Flashing a rom via recovery shouldn't change bootloader status. Either you flashed a new firmware, or did an ruu.
Besides, a patched hboot should enable fastboot commands.
Far_SighT said:
Flashing a rom via recovery shouldn't change bootloader status. Either you flashed a new firmware, or did an ruu.
Besides, a patched hboot should enable fastboot commands.
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i've just dowloaded the patched hboot. how do i install it ?
gab_ITA said:
i've just dowloaded the patched hboot. how do i install it ?
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Hi,
It is all explained on the thread.