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http://htcdev.com/ this says it all
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It'd be interesting to see if or how this is useful for our developers.
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"The Bootloader Unlock web tool is coming soon. Check back often for official updates."
Um, yeah, they did...something... :-| :-/
Hitting F5 until something materializes.
I would rather have an unofficial bootloader unlock than one that htc can say voids my warranty...
I hope the devs figure out another way to unlock future phones besides that method or I won't be buying anymore HTC phones. That will void your warranty, and so far I've had 4 defective HTC phones out of 4 so I wouldn't take the chance and give up my warranty.
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I would rather have an unofficial bootloader unlock than one that htc can say voids my warranty...
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my thoughts exactly, which is what im sure will come of this though, sacrifice 1 or 2 to figure it out for the rest!
Evo 3D has perma-temp root. They're starting to figure it out.
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BoulderGeek said:
"The Bootloader Unlock web tool is coming soon. Check back often for official updates."
Um, yeah, they did...something... :-| :-/
Hitting F5 until something materializes.
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They released the OpenSense SDK today...
They also released the source code for the kernels on all HTC phones. Don't know if that was done before or not but it seems like that should be useful.
eraursls1984 said:
I hope the devs figure out another way to unlock future phones besides that method or I won't be buying anymore HTC phones. That will void your warranty, and so far I've had 4 defective HTC phones out of 4 so I wouldn't take the chance and give up my warranty.
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I'm on my 3rd... haven't had a problem with either of the 3.
Sounds like user error to me.
EmmVeePee said:
I'm on my 3rd... haven't had a problem with either of the 3.
Sounds like user error to me.
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My problems must have been user error, the power button was sticking and it was recessed into the phone, another one had a messed up audio jack, the next had the same issue and this one has the audio jack issue as well just not as bad and this new one also has random reboots even on the new OTA GB radio, the last three only had reboots on froyo radios.
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Evo 3D has perma-temp root. They're starting to figure it out.
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The Evo3D has s-off via AlphaRev and Unrevoked's Revolutionary tool....
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Milimbar said:
They also released the source code for the kernels on all HTC phones. Don't know if that was done before or not but it seems like that should be useful.
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They always release the source to the kernel, just not always right away. It was posted before on http://developer.htc.com
They'll unlock the bootloader to the evo 3d and sensation but not the tbolt. Their unlocking tool will require you to provide them with your device information to void your warranty. Only good I see is developers might be able to use the tool to unlock other devices like the tbolt and future devices without having to provide htc with any of your phones information.
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mark my words no verizon device will show up on the dev site for unlocking
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mark my words no verizon device will show up on the dev site for unlocking
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Oh hi mr. troll. I see you failed to check how their unlocker works. It supports all HTC phones, but I would avoid using it since they record the results and probably note that you were rooted if you have a warranty issue.
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Oh hi mr. troll. I see you failed to check how their unlocker works. It supports all HTC phones, but I would avoid using it since they record the results and probably note that you were rooted if you have a warranty issue.
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On top of that from what I have been reading it is somewhat limiting when compared to s-off. No hboot, radio, or splash1 flashing. Last I heard kernels had to be fastbooted on. There is probably more I don't know about. Voids your warranty and you can't even switch around to find what radio works best for you. Unlocked my a$$!!
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Oh hi mr. troll. I see you failed to check how their unlocker works. It supports all HTC phones, but I would avoid using it since they record the results and probably note that you were rooted if you have a warranty issue.
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How come when you go to htcdev.com no verizon phones are listed for unlocking bootloader including the thunderbolt? I wouldn't use the site anyways but trust me when I say no verizon phone will appear on that site, carriers own manufacturers and verizon hates unlocked/rooted/modified phones on their network!
Also thanks for the troll comment in flattered!
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mark my words no verizon device will show up on the dev site for unlocking
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I've been saying that since day one when HTC announced these "plans". I think Verizon has enough "pull" with HTC to make sure none of 'their' phones will be supported.
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Oh hi mr. troll. I see you failed to check how their unlocker works. It supports all HTC phones, but I would avoid using it since they record the results and probably note that you were rooted if you have a warranty issue.
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Glad to see you can read.... From HTC's website for this, they clearly state
You asked for it, we delivered. Use this tool to install custom firmware on selected HTC Android devices.
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I bolded and italicized the important parts since you missed them the first time.
Further, from their FAQ on this subject:
Will all HTC devices be unlocked?
HTC is committed to assisting customers in unlocking bootloaders for HTC devices. However, certain models may not be unlockable due to operator restrictions.
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First, I wasn't able to take a photo. A friend of mine is a store manager for a nearby AT&T store. I picked him coffee since I was in the area near his store. We went back in his office to chill, but one of his Sales Reps, was doing a training on how to check to see if the HTC One X bootloader was locked or unlocked for warranty/in store exchanges.
From when I used to work at AT&T, we'd do a training about 2 weeks before device came out or there was a change being made to policy or intelus.
According to my friend, the reps and himself think that AT&T will be allowing the bootloader to be unlocked through HTC DEV by the end of the month following a OTA software update.
I personally am staking like 50/50 on this because it could mean AT&T knows the devs here on XDA will unlock the bootloader, or AT&T is allowing HTC DEV to allow the unlock.
Just doing an PSA.
You just made a lot of people very happy...lol
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That's good I suppose.
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Just means IMHO that the devs here either are close or att truly is going to allow it to be unlocked either or I'd be very happy
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Do they do that so they don't have to deal with free warranty service? Thinking about it, they only going to benefit from users being able unlock their devices and void their warranty...
Next step for them would be void warranty for rooting and after that void for removing bloat.
you could always get this
http://www.zagg.com/store/services/zaggsafe/warranty_registration.php
looks like they don't care if the phone is modified
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also i get the feeling that this is good news because it most likely hints at an official unlock coming soon .
they probably dont care enough to keep tabs on our progress to getting an unoffficial unlock going
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First, I wasn't able to take a photo. A friend of mine is a store manager for a nearby AT&T store. I picked him coffee since I was in the area near his store. We went back in his office to chill, but one of his Sales Reps, was doing a training on how to check to see if the HTC One X bootloader was locked or unlocked for warranty/in store exchanges.
From when I used to work at AT&T, we'd do a training about 2 weeks before device came out or there was a change being made to policy or intelus.
According to my friend, the reps and himself think that AT&T will be allowing the bootloader to be unlocked through HTC DEV by the end of the month following a OTA software update.
I personally am staking like 50/50 on this because it could mean AT&T knows the devs here on XDA will unlock the bootloader, or AT&T is allowing HTC DEV to allow the unlock.
Just doing an PSA.
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You would make a lot of people happier if you could get s pictureof training docs. Save the devs working on the bootloader time so they can start cranking out ROMS. Do you think that's possible, not questioning your integrity, just know this community. cheers and thank you for the heads up.
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Got my fingers crossed.
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The_Zodiac said:
you could always get this
http://www.zagg.com/store/services/zaggsafe/warranty_registration.php
looks like they don't care if the phone is modified
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also i get the feeling that this is good news because it most likely hints at an official unlock coming soon .
they probably dont care enough to keep tabs on our progress to getting an unoffficial unlock going
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Do you need a zag product to qualify for this?
dkirchik said:
First, I wasn't able to take a photo. A friend of mine is a store manager for a nearby AT&T store. I picked him coffee since I was in the area near his store. We went back in his office to chill, but one of his Sales Reps, was doing a training on how to check to see if the HTC One X bootloader was locked or unlocked for warranty/in store exchanges.
From when I used to work at AT&T, we'd do a training about 2 weeks before device came out or there was a change being made to policy or intelus.
According to my friend, the reps and himself think that AT&T will be allowing the bootloader to be unlocked through HTC DEV by the end of the month following a OTA software update.
I personally am staking like 50/50 on this because it could mean AT&T knows the devs here on XDA will unlock the bootloader, or AT&T is allowing HTC DEV to allow the unlock.
Just doing an PSA.
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I am an AT&T employee. I know of no such training. We had a training on the One X, but it didn't even mention the bootloader, and warranties are not replaced in AT&T stores, but at Device Support Centers. I call shenanigans.
Exchanges within 30 days are at stores. The rest is at the DSC.
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I am an AT&T employee. I know of no such training. We had a training on the One X, but it didn't even mention the bootloader, and warranties are not replaced in AT&T stores, but at Device Support Centers. I call shenanigans.
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My question would be, what market are you in? I used to work for att northern California Tahoe reno market. Which is the same store I was at where I saw this going on. Tomorrow I will be posting a photo of it for you all here in the forum.
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or maybe they are just training to see whether or not the "tampered" message appears on the phones, not necessary having anything to do with locked or unlocked bootloader. it may be a stretch to go from that to bootloader unlocking talks.
but i'll be happy if true =)
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or maybe they are just training to see whether or not the "tampered" message appears on the phones, not necessary having anything to do with locked or unlocked bootloader. it may be a stretch to go from that to bootloader unlocking talks.
but i'll be happy if true =)
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Could be, but I wouldn't think so, unless my friend is pulling my leg. But, I will be posting the training document tomorrow afternoon to evening. I wasn't able to take a photo of the screen due to the RSC closing the training program but I was able to read the first few lines it did state checking for unlocked bootloader.
If I'm wrong I'm wrong, I'll gladly take the brutal beating you all believe ill deserve if I'm wrong.
Though I will saay, at my friends store they have a machine, not the one for transferring numbers and such from one to device to another. It works by running the stock firmware side by side with the phone. It did show my phone status as red. I am rooted. I don't exactly know how it works but now I know why they take my phone to the back when I say I have an issue.
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dkirchik said:
If I'm wrong I'm wrong, I'll gladly take the brutal beating you all believe ill deserve if I'm wrong.
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I'll get the chain flail, who has the hot tar? ;-)
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For you HTC guys...this is what us Atrix guys went through. I believe there will be a leak and your guys' BL will be unlocked.
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rjayflo said:
For you HTC guys...this is what us Atrix guys went through. I believe there will be a leak and your guys' BL will be unlocked.
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I hope the kernel source drops around the same time.
Wishful thinking.
methodz said:
Do you need a zag product to qualify for this?
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i dont think you do, it doesnt mention it anywhere.
I doubt this, i exchanged my rooted and flashed one x today for a grey one and the lady didnt even turn it on lol
Nickel Dime Bay said:
I doubt this, i exchanged my rooted and flashed one x today for a grey one and the lady didnt even turn it on lol
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I checked your pro, I'm also in the bay. Now I'm wondering if it's because his store returns exchanges for any reason.
Thought his asm is really anal and will compare and spend 15 minutes staring at it.
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Please like and join this page. https://www.facebook.com/UnlockedAttOneXBootloader
AT&T needs to be publicly embarrassed into doing the right thing. This is a start.
gunnyman said:
Please like and join this page. https://www.facebook.com/UnlockedAttOneXBootloader
AT&T needs to be publicly embarrassed into doing the right thing. This is a start.
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Here we go!!
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I hit the like button. Not sure how to join the Page though. Facebook is not easy and I'm using my non-rooted HOX.
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Like page
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Like page
leave comments
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I think it would be even more of an argument if every person posted on their wall complaining about the boot-loader. Then everyone would see it (users/media/fanboys/etc)
robstunner said:
I think it would be even more of an argument if every person posted on their wall complaining about the boot-loader. Then everyone would see it (users/media/fanboys/etc)
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Agreed
I've posted countless times on both AT& T's and HTC's walls. They don't give a crap.
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http://www.facebook.com/ATT?ref=ts
Thanks everyone! We need this to spread like like wildfire! This will be linked on AT&T's Facebook page eventually. I think we need to give it a week to catch to some steam. Post this anywhere you possibly can. Hit me up on Facebook. Please state its for the group!
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Maybe attach a Kony 2012 video to it.
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Maybe attach a Kony 2012 video to it.
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Oh God, I lol'd so hard
What do you guys expect? Obviously rooted and unlocked devices cost the carriers and MFR's $$$. In lost tethering revenue, increased RMA rates, etc. etc. Don't think for one second that ATT doesn't have a detailed analysis of what rooted users cost them in terms of both lost revenue and increased RMAs.
This is a cat and mouse game, it's futile to ask the mouse to just jump in the cat's mouth.
I don't get it.
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What do you guys expect? Obviously rooted and unlocked devices cost the carriers and MFR's $$$. In lost tethering revenue, increased RMA rates, etc. etc. Don't think for one second that ATT doesn't have a detailed analysis of what rooted users cost them in terms of both lost revenue and increased RMAs.
This is a cat and mouse game, it's futile to ask the mouse to just jump in the cat's mouth.
I don't get it.
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Good thing I got an international one x?
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I see your point. But why can Vivid be unlocked while ours can't? Either lock all of them or none. All I want is for att to allow HTC to fulfill their pledge to unlock the bootloaders on all of their devices.
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I see your point. But why can Vivid be unlocked while ours can't? Either lock all of them or none. All I want is for att to allow HTC to fulfill their pledge to unlock the bootloaders on all of their devices.
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Good question, dunno. Is it out of warranty? Maybe once devices hit a certain age they don't fear the RMA flood.
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Good thing I got an international one x?
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Yep, and you're locked out of their latest gen network and htc is assuming no liability because you waived your warranty when you unlocked it.
Thing is, with att, even if you waive warranty on HTCDEV they have no way to check that. And they have customers in there face on a 2 year contract "hey my device just randomly stopped working, I need a new one!". What are they supposed to do?
Again, I'm not taking sides. I think we have a right to do what we're doing, I'm just saying I don't ever expect the carriers to embrace it.
And look at this angle.
With 1.85 and unlocked BL and root, I could write a cool app and submit it to the market. Some sort of backup app or boot animation or whatever, so it requires root, of course. And I could set it up to timebomb permabrick EVERY SINGLE DEVICE it was installed on by trashing SBL3. Can you understand why this makes the carriers nervous?
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Maybe attach a Kony 2012 video to it.
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Lol
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They still sell the vivid and several other devices with unlocked bootloaders. The percentage of users who want to do what we want to do with our phones is so small that we would barely be a blip on the bottom line.
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What do you guys expect? Obviously rooted and unlocked devices cost the carriers and MFR's $$$. In lost tethering revenue, increased RMA rates, etc. etc. Don't think for one second that ATT doesn't have a detailed analysis of what rooted users cost them in terms of both lost revenue and increased RMAs.
This is a cat and mouse game, it's futile to ask the mouse to just jump in the cat's mouth.
I don't get it.
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Couldn't say it any better!
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Right now I'm at a loss of words. I am thankful for the support shown by the community so far. The reason this whole boot loader thing got me going was my inspire 4g. I had 2 years on that phone. It was my first venture into android and i was hooked. Rooted it as soon as I understood what the risks involved. Never bricked it. I only did it to be able to back my phone up entirely. I never expected to run a custom rom. I did and never looked back. I treated that phone badly on day and needed a new one, hence the One X. I had hoped to get a 1.85 but I didn't. I spent $213 dollars over 2 years on apps and in app purchases. I just want to be able to transfer all that to this phone. That shouldn't be too hard. Unfortunately it issue without root. Who is at fault here? Is it AT&T, HTC, or even Google for not providing a way for us to have a working backup utility without root?
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Hey guys...
I was unfortunate enough to come across some aroma/twrp bug while updating my kernel and now my phone is bricked. Oh well, life happens. I am going to have to send it in for JTAG repair. I found that mobiletechvideos.com does JTAG repair for $60 so that's not all terrible. Do any of you have experience with them? Is there service good? From what I can tell they look legit..
On their website they also also have numerous "addons" you can choose for your order such as "ROM/Root upgrade service" and "S-off". Now, does that mean that once I get the phone back it will be in a state where I cannot root the device? I have my old bootloader unlock code from before... would that work to root the phone after this procedure is performed? It is my understanding that they (mobile tech videos) modify whatever image they push to your phone to include your IMEI information. Would that give me troubles if I tried to unlock the phone using my old unlock code?
Perhaps I should email them directly.
Anyway, what are your thoughts?
I would ask them, but I believe they can set things up however you want. I recall seeing one person saying they got it back s-off, etc.
iElvis said:
I would ask them, but I believe they can set things up however you want. I recall seeing one person saying they got it back s-off, etc.
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I sent them an email. Yeah, you can pay extra for S-off etc.. but if I get the phone back in a state that I can do this myself why waste my money, right? I'll let you know when they get back to me.
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I sent them an email. Yeah, you can pay extra for S-off etc.. but if I get the phone back in a state that I can do this myself why waste my money, right? I'll let you know when they get back to me.
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They do awesome work they fixed my s3 (borked imei)
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Yea man from what I understand when you get it back you good to go. Unlocked and s-off.
Either which way, I'm sure you'll be glad to have your phone back
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Never used their service. But from lurking around these forums for a long time now there is nothing but good things to say about them
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ECEXCURSION said:
Hey guys...
I was unfortunate enough to come across some aroma/twrp bug while updating my kernel and now my phone is bricked. Oh well, life happens. I am going to have to send it in for JTAG repair. I found that mobiletechvideos.com does JTAG repair for $60 so that's not all terrible. Do any of you have experience with them? Is there service good? From what I can tell they look legit..
On their website they also also have numerous "addons" you can choose for your order such as "ROM/Root upgrade service" and "S-off". Now, does that mean that once I get the phone back it will be in a state where I cannot root the device? I have my old bootloader unlock code from before... would that work to root the phone after this procedure is performed? It is my understanding that they (mobile tech videos) modify whatever image they push to your phone to include your IMEI information. Would that give me troubles if I tried to unlock the phone using my old unlock code?
Perhaps I should email them directly.
Anyway, what are your thoughts?
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They ask you for your imei before you mail it. They won't change your imei they reload of
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I'm very sad that you have to go through this with your phone
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It will not effect you using your old unlock code.
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I'd really like to buy a riff box. Does every diff brand of phone require a seperate box or does it just push software you load into it
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DESERT.TECH said:
I'd really like to buy a riff box. Does every diff brand of phone require a seperate box or does it just push software you load into it
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http://www.fonefunshop.co.uk/Unlocking/riff_box.htm
Scroll down and you'll see a huge list of devices supported by the one box. More devices added with firmware updates to the box. Ships from the uk as there is no distributor on this side of the oceans. afaik
But there are distributers on this side. Madusa riff boxes will do the same thing. The JTag site has a list of suppliers that sell riff boxes in the US. Since more devices are becoming usb supported, the need for soldering is limited to certain devices.
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does JTAG'ing void the warranty as they have to open up the phone? I haven't looked in depth at videos of people opening up the phone but I can only imagine that they ahve some stickers inside...
If not, I'd definitely send my phone to them if it meant I could get S-OFF even though I'm on JB
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does JTAG'ing void the warranty as they have to open up the phone? I haven't looked in depth at videos of people opening up the phone but I can only imagine that they ahve some stickers inside...
If not, I'd definitely send my phone to them if it meant I could get S-OFF even though I'm on JB
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I imagine it voids the warranty. But then again, unlocking the bootloader and rooting your phone could also void the warranty...
Thanks Venomtester, I guess I'll start packing up my phone then.
I used mobiletechvideos to fix my HBOOT and S-OFF and they did a fantastic job on both. I would recommend them to anyone looking for that service.
So I kow Mobile Tech does jtag but what if u dont have the IMEI because i got this phone in a trade and it doesnt have a IMEI sticker or whatever. I forgot to even write it down. Anyways I am not going to use the phone on contract so is there any other possible solutions?
AwesomeEvo said:
So I kow Mobile Tech does jtag but what if u dont have the IMEI because i got this phone in a trade and it doesnt have a IMEI sticker or whatever. I forgot to even write it down. Anyways I am not going to use the phone on contract so is there any other possible solutions?
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Imei can be found in the bootloader
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Imei can be found in the bootloader
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Oh yeah well The phone is bricked too
Anyone seen this? Wonder of this could help some ppl out..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29996469
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AwesomeEvo said:
So I kow Mobile Tech does jtag but what if u dont have the IMEI because i got this phone in a trade and it doesnt have a IMEI sticker or whatever. I forgot to even write it down. Anyways I am not going to use the phone on contract so is there any other possible solutions?
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IMEI is engraved into your simcard tray. Have a look
So, after trying to root my device for the past 6 hours through all the different methods (adb / fastboot) and the one-step root kits, all of them have failed.
I Also tried HTCDev unlocker, but i get an error code of 172.
My device is still s-on (SunShine didn't work and WeakSauce does not work).
It is running 5.0.1.
Seeing as how I have failed thus far, I have caved and decided to make this thread.
Sadly, there is no answer for you at this time. You need to be s-off to root and Sunshine is the only way. However, at this time Sunshine doesn't work on Verizon M8's running 5.0.1. They say it's in the works but nobody knows when (or if) it'll be available. HTCDev won't work to unlock your bootloader because Verizon phones are blocked on HTCDev. The only thing you can do is sit back and wait for Sunshine to be updated. Stock unrooted is your only option. At least at this time.
Edit: Now that I think about it, there is one other option available. If you can find someone with a java card you can get s-off that way. There are several people on this forum who have one but if you don't live close to them, it would involve sending your phone to them and having to wait to get it sent back. Not ideal but it is an option.
I have one in PA
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robocuff said:
Sadly, there is no answer for you at this time. You need to be s-off to root and Sunshine is the only way. However, at this time Sunshine doesn't work on Verizon M8's running 5.0.1. They say it's in the works but nobody knows when (or if) it'll be available. HTCDev won't work to unlock your bootloader because Verizon phones are blocked on HTCDev. The only thing you can do is sit back and wait for Sunshine to be updated. Stock unrooted is your only option. At least at this time.
Edit: Now that I think about it, there is one other option available. If you can find someone with a java card you can get s-off that way. There are several people on this forum who have one but if you don't live close to them, it would involve sending your phone to them and having to wait to get it sent back. Not ideal but it is an option.
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I live in SoCal
InuyashaITB said:
I live in SoCal
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Send me a pm and I will see you get the info of a socal guy with Java card. Trustworthy guy too.
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Anyone with Java Card
Im having the same issue. Is there anyone with a java card in north jersey?
Or Charlotte NC
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agarrastegui said:
Im having the same issue. Is there anyone with a java card in north jersey?
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I'm in central pa if you want to make a drive or ship me your phone.
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How much? And how long would I be out of a phone if shipped to you @dottat?
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darienms1986 said:
How much? And how long would I be out of a phone if shipped to you @dottat?
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Sent you a pm.
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hey everybody. i find myself in the same (miserable) boat as pretty much all the other posters: unthinking and oblivious, i took the most recent ota on my vzw m8 and now i'm stuck s-on until either the good folks over at streamlined mobile soultions llc figure things out or i obtain the use of a java card to get it s-off. as one might imagine, i'm leaning strongly towards the latter cuz i don't know how long i'll have to wait for the former (tho if it were available, i wouldn't have any problem with it).
so, i'm in the washington DC area: would anybody be willing to help? preferably by meeting up instead of shipping (and therefore being w/o) my phone? i don't mind driving! my most sincere thanks in advance to anybody who can help, SERIOUSLY! (cuz, as you all can imagine, this is extremely frustrating)
MDLatqp said:
hey everybody. i find myself in the same (miserable) boat as pretty much all the other posters: unthinking and oblivious, i took the most recent ota on my vzw m8 and now i'm stuck s-on until either the good folks over at streamlined mobile soultions llc figure things out or i obtain the use of a java card to get it s-off. as one might imagine, i'm leaning strongly towards the latter cuz i don't know how long i'll have to wait for the former (tho if it were available, i wouldn't have any problem with it).
so, i'm in the washington DC area: would anybody be willing to help? preferably by meeting up instead of shipping (and therefore being w/o) my phone? i don't mind driving! my most sincere thanks in advance to anybody who can help, SERIOUSLY! (cuz, as you all can imagine, this is extremely frustrating)
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York PA if you feel like a little drive over the weekend.
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Whats the process to unlock using a java card? (only briefly read a description of one)
.....so how far is York form pittsburgh? Just wondering for no reason.... none at all.... lol
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Bastianelli said:
Whats the process to unlock using a java card? (only briefly read a description of one)
.....so how far is York form pittsburgh? Just wondering for no reason.... none at all.... lol
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threeish hours.... straight over the turnpike. If you drove over you could watch the process for javacard lol
Seriously the fastest way to s-off was going with Java card. Thanks @dottat for the referral to @bschram
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darienms1986 said:
Seriously the fastest way to s-off was going with Java card. Thanks @dottat for the referral to @bschram
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No problem man. There's a few of us around with the cards. We like meeting up with other xda users!
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just wanted to echo @darienms1986's comment. the good people here at xda are incredibly generous w/ their time and attention, not forgetting the fact that java cards aren't cheap... huge personal thanks as well to @dottat for helpin' me out!
Anyone on here in the Portland, OR area have a java card? I jumped ship from the z3v I had because I couldn't get root, picked up an m8 in trade thinking I'd be able to s-off, unlock bootloader, root and load custom roms only to find out the previous owner upgraded to 5.0.1 :/
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Anyone on here in the Portland, OR area have a java card?
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It makes little difference where the person with the Java card is located, help is available from UPS, FedEx and USPS.
It's worth the price!
If I had S on and no custom recovery installed I'd be delighted to fire up my old Thunderbolt or even my prehistoric Blackberry and use it while my M8 made a round trip to a Java card owner!
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Anyone on here in the Portland, OR area have a java card? I jumped ship from the z3v I had because I couldn't get root, picked up an m8 in trade thinking I'd be able to s-off, unlock bootloader, root and load custom roms only to find out the previous owner upgraded to 5.0.1 :/
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If you have a spare phone ship it this way.
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