Hello I wanted to know that if I unlock the atrix would I lose it if I switch roms in the future? I have seen some other forums that you would not but I just wanted to make sure
Thanks
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You have to be careful when you say "unlock." In most modding forums, "unlock" means an unlocked bootloader. In most general android forums, "unlock" could mean SIM unlocked (so you can switch carries) or bootloader unlocked.
We currently don't have a way to unlock the A2's bootloader, so I assume you mean a SIM unlock. In that case, then flashing ROMs/installing OTAs will NOT re-lock you.
I have an SIM unlocked Atrix 2 AT&T, flash, up ROM, still unlocked.
PhoenixNghi said:
I have an SIM unlocked Atrix 2 AT&T, flash, up ROM, still unlocked.
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Same here
Me too,i have atrix 2 unlocked simcard.
Everything just fine even after OTA update.
No big issue found,and it's a great phone.
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Sorry about that lol I of course meant sim unlock well aright ill go ahead and unlock it since I'm leaving atat ****ty service
And thanks for the help
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You have to be careful when you say "unlock." In most modding forums, "unlock" means an unlocked bootloader.
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Akbar1786 said:
Sorry about that lol I of course meant sim unlock
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People have been SIM unlocking their phones since long before we had Android phones with locked bootloaders.
I don't think you can be blamed for the ignorance of others.
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Hi Guys
My friend shipped me a inspire 4g At&t phone from US.(i am in INDIA)
The phone is unlocked right now.I just had a query.If I go ahead and Root it and then install a custom ROM,will the phoen get locked? Or is there any special thing we need to do so that the phone does not lock itself..
I'm not an expert, But I'm pretty sure you'll be good.. I think rooting unlocks the phone anyways, no?
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I'm not an expert, But I'm pretty sure you'll be good.. I think rooting unlocks the phone anyways, no?
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You are correct, rooting unlocks he device as well
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manu44 said:
Hi Guys
My friend shipped me a inspire 4g At&t phone from US.(i am in INDIA)
The phone is unlocked right now.I just had a query.If I go ahead and Root it and then install a custom ROM,will the phoen get locked? Or is there any special thing we need to do so that the phone does not lock itself..
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If you root the phone as the guys told you, you will be Sim unlocked and get SuperCID... it doesn't matter if you already are sim unlocked.
Ok Thanxs Guys..Was JUst Confused.. Actually I Have HTC HD2 right now adn that phone is monster..BUt was something I purchased from India only..So Was Not Sure About this locking Stuff..Thanxs Anyhow..
Your gonna be fine...
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Ive been rooting phones since the Eris and just wanted to make sure before I started on this phone I got it all clear. If I just root, can I still flash roms? I have seen people post unsecure bootimgs that need to be flashed first in fastboot before flashing the rom in recovery. Or do I have to unlock the device as well if I want to enjoy any of the roms that are out. Thanks in advance and btw, this phone freaking rocks. First phone I have ever had that I didnt have to rush home to root and I just came from the Nexus.
So far you still have to unlock using Htcdev to use any custom Rom.
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You also need to unlock the device to root it.
Unconn said:
So far you still have to unlock using Htcdev to use any custom Rom.
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Thanks. Good to know. So far I am OK without rooting+unlocking it but I know that will change as I love to theme and change **** up.
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You also need to unlock the device to root it.
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Oh, thought you could root without unlocking. Few ppl have told me this. You 100% sure?
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Oh, thought you could root without unlocking. Few ppl have told me this. You 100% sure?
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Yes. I agree with him. You still have to unlock to root at this point. Hopefully this will change at some point. (not that hacking you phone a different way breaks your warranty any less...).
I follow all root how to but fail due to permission denied error.
People say you can unlock bootloader without being rooted.
But all unlocking how to, state that phone must be rooted.
I have XL, 1.88.
Can anyone confirm that I can unlock bootloader without being root initially?
You have to be rooted. Sorry.
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You have to be rooted. Sorry.
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Not entirely true. You need to be rooted on AT&T, since BL unlock is not officially offered for us and we need to change the SuperCID.
Not sure if this is the case with SingTel. Most carriers are allowed to unlock their BL officially. If HTC offers the bootloader unlock for that carrier CID, you do not need root. And root is easily achieved after BL unlock (just install a custom recovery and flash SU).
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Not entirely true. You need to be rooted on AT&T, since BL unlock is not officially offered for us and we need to change the SuperCID.
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Sorry. Unfamiliar with other carriers. Plus, I never saw the One X in the list on the dev site at all. Has it changed? Or, are you saying that some carriers don't lock the bootloader at all? I wonder why AT&T even cares about locking it down.
If your phone is NOT on AT&T, you can unlock the bootloader with HTCDev.com
That means you do NOT i repeat NOT need root.
Just choose "All other supported phones" in the list of phones.
http://htcdev.com/bootloader
To everyone else: The singtel phone has the tegra 3 chip, not ours
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Sorry. Unfamiliar with other carriers. Plus, I never saw the One X in the list on the dev site at all. Has it changed? Or, are you saying that some carriers don't lock the bootloader at all? I wonder why AT&T even cares about locking it down.
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you have to choose "All other supported phones"
And to answer your second question, because they are retarded (no offense meant)
Your phone should be rooted as common to unlock bootloader! After unlocking u may flash ur frimware and unroot ! Hit thanks if helped!
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stanlin salu said:
Your phone should be rooted as common to unlock bootloader! After unlocking u may flash ur frimware and unroot ! Hit thanks if helped!
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Did you read the post above you?
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Srry didnt notice!
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Thanks guys. My intention is to able to flash custom rom.
I'm waiting for my phone to fully charge, the unlock it thru HTCdev.
I will read thru how to flash TWRP recovery, I will let XDA know the results.
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And to answer your second question, because they are retarded (no offense meant)
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I lol'd at this. No offense taken. Actually, you are quite correct. I've been unhappy in general with AT&T, but not much of a choice is available. Glad we had that break-up of Ma Bell so long ago because of deregulation. Sounds like we need that again.
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To everyone else: The singtel phone has the tegra 3 chip, not ours
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Are you sure? It is listed as a HTC One XL with LTE coverage and their firmware works on everyones S4 phones.
Where is your info coming from that the phone isnt a S4??
To add facts:
Singtel previously offers both: HTC one X and HTC one XL (LTE).
Now, I think Singtel only offers One XL.
Singtel 4G Network Just about 3 months old.
BTW, I successfully Unlock Bootloader and gain root upon Rom Flashed.
I encountered no trouble at all. And did the following:
. follow HTCdev literally
. flash TWRP recovery image using fast boot flash command
. flash custom rom zip file thru TWRP
=) +1 rooted HOXL
Got RAZR HD few days back.
Currently I've 9.8.2Q-50-XT925_VQLM-21 and wants to flash 9.8.2Q-8-XT925_VQUL-16 (Retail Germany).
Any expert suggestion???
Is the bootloader unlocked? if not check on moto site and confirm your Android version under phone- About.
Do some reading before jumping in
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
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Is the bootloader unlocked? if not check on moto site and confirm your Android version under phone- About.
Do some reading before jumping in
/motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
any alternative method without unlocking BL... if not I'll unlock the BL....
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Unlock it, forget warranty, take care of your phone and have fun
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hbenz2008 said:
Unlock it, forget warranty, take care of your phone and have fun
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echoing...unlocking was the best mistake i ever made with this phone.
Bootloader Unlocked
Flash failed with 9.8.2Q-8-XT925_VQUL-16 (Retail Germany).
IMEI lost
Revert back to 9.8.2Q-50-XT925_VQLM-21
IMEI restored
Any UK/German firmware please suggest.
Need to confirm that they are before buying one? Specifically Rogers...
Also is SIM locked now?
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Need to confirm that they are before buying one? Specifically Rogers...
Also is SIM locked now?
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Telus Pixel is SIM locked. Bootloader is locked, but I easily unlocked and rooted with available methods. SIM network unlock will probably cost moolah.
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My pixel from Telus came unlocked sim
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My pixel from Telus came unlocked sim
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Which did you test?
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Just to confirm this. I got a Rogers Pixel and comes with SIM unlocked and unlockable bootloader.
All other Canadian ones should be the same.
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Telus Pixel is SIM locked.
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For what it's worth, the Telus Pixel I tried is NOT SIM locked!
the CRTC changed the rules earlier this year, as of December 1St, carriers are no longer allowed to sim lock phones and must unlock existing phones, when asked, without a fee....
regarding Rogers / bootloader. definitely unlocked...