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http://www.tmonews.com/2011/08/htc-...htcdev-page-unlocked-bootloader-update-ready/
http://www.htcdev.com
It is now done, HTC did what they said and before September. Now the real questions is, who will use this?
People who aren't on XDA.
aNYthing24 said:
People who aren't on XDA.
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Isn't that the truth!
Why would anyone who does not know about xda, or was never here before want to unlock his bootloader?
Glotzeulor said:
Why would anyone who does not know about xda, or was never here before want to unlock his bootloader?
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A bunch of people on Facebook (who probably never heard of XDA) started complaining about it too. You know how angry mobs get.
Glotzeulor said:
Why would anyone who does not know about xda, or was never here before want to unlock his bootloader?
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If you don't care about warranties or are just lazy, then those are the people who will use this method.
Glotzeulor said:
Why would anyone who does not know about xda, or was never here before want to unlock his bootloader?
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Because they bought their phones in a foreign country during vacations, and HTC doesn't offers a good suport in theirs home country. So it is desirable get S-OFF from HTC even if it means lose warranty.
easy and strait forward root?
would this be an alternative to xda tutorials to achieve root on my sensation? im very new to android, about 3 weeks now, and i'd like to root my phone but from perm temp roots and terminology that i dont understand it made xda tutorials rather difficult. the only downside to htcdev is it could possibly jeopardize your warranty.
who cares XDA been added Tmobile lol.............
aNYthing24 said:
A bunch of people on Facebook (who probably never heard of XDA) started complaining about it too. You know how angry mobs get.
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what about the flash mobs?
htcdev voids the warranty? mmmh no thanks then! (I still have to receive my sensation yet... I was spoiled by the nexus one)
kpholmes said:
would this be an alternative to xda tutorials to achieve root on my sensation? im very new to android, about 3 weeks now, and i'd like to root my phone but from perm temp roots and terminology that i dont understand it made xda tutorials rather difficult. the only downside to htcdev is it could possibly jeopardize your warranty.
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It's very easy to get S-OFF and root through Revolutionary. This method isn't good if you want to retain your full warranty. Just follow this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232107
Had S-OFF, Recovery and Root via Revolutionary for a month now...
kpholmes said:
would this be an alternative to xda tutorials to achieve root on my sensation? im very new to android, about 3 weeks now, and i'd like to root my phone but from perm temp roots and terminology that i dont understand it made xda tutorials rather difficult. the only downside to htcdev is it could possibly jeopardize your warranty.
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HTCDev site does NOT root your phone, it unlocks the BOOTLOADER only, which is the first step to permanently root your phone.
Has a new root come out for the latest update?? W/o flashing a Rom?
knuhkles said:
Has a new root come out for the latest update?? W/o flashing a Rom?
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You don't need to flash a ROM to root.
You flash Clockwork Recovery Image on it, then you flash the root zip file to perm root.
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You don't need to flash a ROM to root.
You flash Clockwork Recovery Image on it, then you flash the root zip file to perm root.
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Im a noob... Is there a step by step tutorial from the new update?.. I s-offd with revolutionary before the new update but the root doesn't work now
Sorry but the steps to rooting the phone is confusing for me, if I unlock the bootloader through hTC, what steps do I take to rooting my phone?
Mikeglongo said:
Sorry but the steps to rooting the phone is confusing for me, if I unlock the bootloader through hTC, what steps do I take to rooting my phone?
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I'm in the same problem. sorry for the basic English
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
The T-Mobile US MT4G was just added to the HTC Dev site!
http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader
I suppose this doesn't much affect those of us already running the engineering bootloader, but pretty cool nevertheless.
TeeJay3800 said:
The T-Mobile US MT4G was just added to the HTC Dev site!
http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader
I suppose this doesn't much affect those of us already running the engineering bootloader, but pretty cool nevertheless.
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Wow!
Yeah it doesn't really affect those with root... But it shows that HTC still remembers this "old" device
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DON'T DO IT WHATEVER YOU DO!! It marks your devices warranty as voided and any ROM that doesn't run the same kernel as the ROM you have when you use this won't work. You will have to manually push the boot.img of any new kernel out there. I have to do it on my 3vo3d and it's a *****.
Nicgraner said:
DON'T DO IT WHATEVER YOU DO!! It marks your devices warranty as voided and any ROM that doesn't run the same kernel as the ROM you have when you use this won't work. You will have to manually push the boot.img of any new kernel out there. I have to do it on my 3vo3d and it's a *****.
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Wow, great advice. Seems this thing is completely worthless then.
Nicgraner said:
DON'T DO IT WHATEVER YOU DO!! It marks your devices warranty as voided and any ROM that doesn't run the same kernel as the ROM you have when you use this won't work. You will have to manually push the boot.img of any new kernel out there. I have to do it on my 3vo3d and it's a *****.
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Really? Yikes! Makes me wonder why people on other devices have been clamoring for unlocked bootloaders for so long.
TeeJay3800 said:
Really? Yikes! Makes me wonder why people on other devices have been clamoring for unlocked bootloaders for so long.
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I mean it's awesome HTC still recognizes our device but they make you go through way too much to do it. I'd rather stick with exploits. Thanks for the link anyway TeeJay
I wonder if a lot of people will still go through with this not knowing the limitations of HTC's unlocking method.
shekki said:
I wonder if a lot of people will still go through with this not knowing the limitations of HTC's unlocking method.
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I guarantee that they will. Since there is a root exploit already there is really no reason to do this other than giving the manufacturer proof that you voided your warranty.
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eqjunkie829 said:
I guarantee that they will. Since there is a root exploit already there is really no reason to do this other than giving the manufacturer proof that you voided your warranty.
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Yup. That's about it. And I guarantee we will see millions of threads saying "help my phone won't turn on" because they have NO idea how to flash boot.img's
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Lol people are already asking about the unlocked bootloader. Check the Q & A.
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Nicgraner said:
DON'T DO IT WHATEVER YOU DO!! It marks your devices warranty as voided and any ROM that doesn't run the same kernel as the ROM you have when you use this won't work. You will have to manually push the boot.img of any new kernel out there. I have to do it on my 3vo3d and it's a *****.
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I wouldn't say its a ***** but just an added step. Though I will agree you guys will start getting a few threads of people not getting it to boot, because they think its as easy as flashing in cwr. Coming from the desirehd section, even after explaining it to people they can't grasp it.
To me the biggest con, is needing to push the boot.img but that's because I tend to flash roms on the go. Xda method of soff is still the best but i think its a good idea for those devices that dont curently have an soff method.
My mom has a mytouch 4g so I'm thinking of giving this a shot to play around with. Her warranty was void a long time ago(replaced screen,water/coffee damage). It will be fun trying out your roms in this neck of the woods
well what exactly does unlocking bootloader do?? pros and cons??.. sorry i'm new to this stuff...
Nicgraner said:
DON'T DO IT WHATEVER YOU DO!! It marks your devices warranty as voided and any ROM that doesn't run the same kernel as the ROM you have when you use this won't work. You will have to manually push the boot.img of any new kernel out there. I have to do it on my 3vo3d and it's a *****.
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Once unlocked, can't we just flash eng. bootloader and get rid of this issue?
Just asking... I'm already rooted and I have a Panache anyway
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SprigganMaster said:
Once unlocked, can't we just flash eng. bootloader and get rid of this issue?
Just asking... I'm already rooted and I have a Panache anyway
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From what I understand, it only unlocks certain parts of the phone. I doubt it will work as the phone stays son. Only thing that we fan flash is cwr, and roms.
Based on prior post, it feels like its more work to use htc method. I completely agree with everybody else, dont use this method to unlock unless you cannot operate technology(at which point u shouldnt root). I have replaced my phone 3 times under warrenty, its a good phone but has some defects...this basically gives htc proof that we voided their warrenty....however, could we tweak the program so it does waht WE want. I dont know anything about programming but couldnt we have it so that it unlocks the bootloader and autoflashes eng? Then tweak it so that it doesnt send its reports back to htc?
not worth it. we have to do this on the amaze to get root and once its unlocked it cant be relocked without a big fat "RELOCKED" in hboot. as far as warranty goes, htc will still cover you in the event of hardware malfunction, but not if they determine its related to software. thats the word at least...
Hey guys!
First off, just wanna say this site and community is absolutely AMAZING!!
The HTC one XL (rogers) is my first ever android phone so im new to all of this. I would love to root and be able to update to CM10 but I have no idea where to start. Ive tried the One x All in one kits and I dont even know where to go with those.
Can someone please point me in the right direction for being able to root and flash cm10?
Sorry if this is the wrong place, or i did something wrong. Just dont want to brick my phone and want to do it right the first time!
Thanks a lot.
Unlock bootloader, root, get twrp, flash cm10, profit.
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atticusmas said:
Unlock bootloader, root, get twrp, flash cm10, profit.
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hahahah... This is exactly what I want to do! But i cant even get the damn thing rooted
damagecase13 said:
hahahah... This is exactly what I want to do! But i cant even get the damn thing rooted
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Where to start? Here to start:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678308
Great .pdf file.... First thing it says is "VERY IMPORTANT: Your device MUST already be rooted before you can continue with any of these instructions and/or procedures."
I guess there isnt a root for 1.94 according to that forum post.
Guess im SOL!
Or am I? lol
Unlock the bootloader on htc dev then push a recovery. Then install root via recovery. Done
damagecase13 said:
Great .pdf file.... First thing it says is "VERY IMPORTANT: Your device MUST already be rooted before you can continue with any of these instructions and/or procedures."
I guess there isnt a root for 1.94 according to that forum post.
Guess im SOL!
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I think the one-click root method works for that one. Give it a try.
gunnyman said:
Unlock the bootloader on htc dev then push a recovery. Then install root via recovery. Done
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Unfortunately the htcdev site wasnt allowing me to stay logged in.
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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.
mjwitt2 said:
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
I plan on rooting a friends Inspire 4g and I was wondering which method should I use to root the phone? I understand there are 2 different ways. It's an HTC Inspire 4g 2.3.5 with the build number 3.20.502.52 cl380259. I can't seem to find any recent ways to find out how to do this except this on here:
http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/?p=88
Is that the only way to do it now? I have experience with rooting. I've rooted 2 HTC arias in the past along with a moto back flip and atrix 2, so I do have rooting and flashing experience. Im just trying to get some more info before doing this. Thanks for any and all help.
Yes, you would need to do it that way for S-Off. You could also unlock the boot loader with HTCDEV only, but you will be S-On and get fewer options that way.
bananagranola said:
Yes, you would need to do it that way for S-Off. You could also unlock the boot loader with HTCDEV only, but you will be S-On and get fewer options that way.
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Well I plan to only flash one rom on this device and never mess with it again. Preferably CM9/10. I don't plan on messing with different roms after that. So if I root using HTCDEV, will I be able to flash one of those ROMS?
Yes. You will need to fastboot flash boot.img separately after the ROM.
Banana gave me a link for AAHK and its better, I have s off and unlocked bootloader.....I've never used HTC dev unlock
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Banana gave me a link for AAHK and its better, I have s off and unlocked bootloader.....I've never used HTC dev unlock
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Then you don't have an unlocked bootloader. You are S-OFF, which means that the nand partition security is off now. That allows you to flash anything you want...much better than an unlock bootloader only.
Help please
I am on the same build.succed in unlocking boot loader by HTCDEV.But cant flash the boot image as mension here http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/?p=88.
What to do ?
thank in advance.
alfi07 said:
I am on the same build.succed in unlocking boot loader by HTCDEV.But cant flash the boot image as mension here http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/?p=88.
What to do ?
thank in advance.
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Why not? what is the problem you are having to flash the boot image?
Jrhodes85 said:
Banana gave me a link for AAHK and its better, I have s off and unlocked bootloader.....I've never used HTC dev unlock
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glevitan said:
Then you don't have an unlocked bootloader. You are S-OFF, which means that the nand partition security is off now. That allows you to flash anything you want...much better than an unlock bootloader only.
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So if I just root and have S-OFF without having an unlocked bootloader, I can flash any ROM of my choosing? That seems like it's the best way to go or the easiest at least. Could you give me or mind PM'ing me the AAHK that you used Jrhodes?
Check the thread linked in my signature.
HELP with the rom
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Originally Posted by alfi07
I am on the same build.succed in unlocking boot loader by HTCDEV.But cant flash the boot image as mension here http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/?p=88.
What to do ?
thank in advance.
Why not? what is the problem you are having to flash the boot image?
I am not able to flash the boot.img in any way.Before trying the hack kit.
Thanks
ALL went o.k
baySF said:
So if I just root and have S-OFF without having an unlocked bootloader, I can flash any ROM of my choosing? That seems like it's the best way to go or the easiest at least. Could you give me or mind PM'ing me the AAHK that you used Jrhodes?
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I used the link glev gave me. On a side note I'm trying to understand radios and how to flash em...i haven't changed the radio yet but I'm using T-Mobile and I don't get signal..I'm probably just going to switch to at&t next month.
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Is it possible to root an AT&T Inspire 4G? My friend has one and I was gonna try and help him.. is it anything like unlocking and rooting the Galaxy S3? I cant find much on the process..
droidxxxxx said:
Is it possible to root an AT&T Inspire 4G? My friend has one and I was gonna try and help him.. is it anything like unlocking and rooting the Galaxy S3? I cant find much on the process..
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Yes. If http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/?p=88 applies read it. If not just use AAHK from the same site. I don't know anything about how the GS3 is unlocked. The link in my signature (to the thread in the DHD forums, which is the international variant of the same phone) will help.
Google play store has this one app for an easy root Samsung ordeal, I've seen it and was going to try and use it when I was thinking about getting a Samsung galaxy S
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Jrhodes85 said:
Google play store has this one app for an easy root Samsung ordeal, I've seen it and was going to try and use it when I was thinking about getting a Samsung galaxy S
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Wrong forum.