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HTC Issue, Hope you guys help

So right now were trying to make sure that the future of HTC's phones dont get knocked out because of the encrypted bootloader they are trying to force upon us so im just writing this to you all to make sure that the XDA members know whats going on and I was wondering if you all can help us out, these are the details:
right now i'm sure your aware of what is going on in HTC's facebook page and i wanted to know if you
would read up on what is going on and show that everyone is wanting this to be unlocked.
This first link is the petition that were all signing to show to HTC that we are wanting this:
http://www.groubal.com/htc-bootloade...nd/#signatures
We want more to know about it so i was reaching out to all of you right now.
this second link is the conversation that a member who started this had with a sprint rep on facebook, it shows that sprint is not the one responsible for the locked bootloader and that they are not trying to push for it.
https://www.facebook.com/sprint/posts/156658601067283
This last link is just what xda is thinking of it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1094914
we know that they made a statement but we want to make sure that they know that we all want this to be unlocked
So pass this along and let everyone know what is happening! thanks for your help!

The links are dead. I think this is a bogus post. Admins, please review and close this thread if it is.
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links are broken.

Gene Poole said:
links are broken.
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http://www.groubal.com/htc-bootloaders-and-nand/#signatures
idk what happened sorry guys

I made a quick search for the groubal and found the link:
http://www.groubal.com/htc-bootloaders-and-nand/#sign
I don't think this is a bogus post.
Sorry, you beat me to it!

mintilmidnight said:
http://www.groubal.com/htc-bootloaders-and-nand/#signatures
idk what happened sorry guys
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click on it different times because i do get that error sometimes, sorry about it not working from the get go, but i would love your support on this guys

guy4even said:
I made a quick search for the groubal and found the link:
http://www.groubal.com/htc-bootloaders-and-nand/#sign
I don't think this is a bogus post.
Sorry, you beat me to it!
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thanks for reassuring them its not bogus at all me and a couple of xda members are trying to influence the facebook people right now we have been working hard but we need the help of our fellow xda members

No surprise with future HTC phones getting locked and/or encrypted BLs. Pressure from carriers are finally getting to HTC.
Someone from XDA will crack 'em.

knarfl1 said:
No surprise with future HTC phones getting locked and/or encrypted BLs. Pressure from carriers are finally getting to HTC.
Someone from XDA will crack 'em.
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Seems like sprint isn't pushing this on them though, based on what i've seen with this info it seems its HTC's part here that they want to protect their Sense UI most likely. but you can help and try to change the future because that's not something i want and i'm sure no one in xda wants this either

mintilmidnight said:
http://www.groubal.com/htc-bootloaders-and-nand/#signatures
idk what happened sorry guys
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It appears that you cut the links from another post wherein the tag get's abbreviated (the ellipsis in the middle) but the actual href is valid. You should always right click the link and "copy address" (or however it appears in your browser) instead of selecting the text directly.

Yea I saw that I have never had that issue before but wanted to get the word out there and try to get as much help as possible
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[Q] Nexus S 4G [SPH-D720] flash to MetroPCS

Hey, you guys! I've been stalking these forums for a long time and now I have a problem where I will need your help. Now, before I get slammed for it, I've searched these and other forums for what I need, I've Googled for hours and hours on end, I've emailed people, and I still can't find a fix to my problem. OK, enough complaining, here is my problem: I bought a Nexus S 4G a few months ago for only $120. I planned on getting it flashed to MetroPCS through their MetroFlash program. I went to their corporate store, and they said they couldn't flash my phone for legal reasons, but they directed me to a man who could flash my phone. I go to him, and he wants $150 to flash it, I say hell no and decide to do it myself. I'm regretting my decision now because ( A.) CDMA Workshop is hard as hell to learn ( B.) There is almost no support out there for this phone.
Anyways, I want to know, has anyone been successful in flashing their NS4G to MetroPCS at home? If you have, please enlighten me! I've been brain-****ting myself to make this work. Right now I'm stuck at the part where I write the ESN. I can read ESN, but when I try to write it, it says "Failed.. ESN has not been changed." I can read/write everything else, except for ESN. I have unlocked it through the SPC and the Internal Security Password. Another issue I'm having is that when I try to read the memory, it gives me an error message saying, "Process is stopped. Phone does not answer" "Process is stopped at: 0000:1000"
This process is too hard, and I call on the great minds of XDA to help me out! Please, all and any information will help! I will love you forever! Thank you in advance!
Edit: I'm using CDMA Workshop 3.8 Trial Version by the way!
Edit: I forgot to mention, everything in this thread is hypothetical and for educational purposes only.

For legal reasons xda forbids on esn hacks. I don't know where you would get help on this but post it if you find something.

Did you search youtube?

Why do you need to change the ESN? That's illegal anyway.
You can follow the Cricket instructions over at howardforums.
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Moritzio said:
Did you search YouTube
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Yes I did, and I messaged several youtubers, but sadly no one wants to help me without charging me, which sort of defeats the purpose of doing it myself.
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obsanity said:
For legal reasons xda forbids on esn hacks. I don't know where you would get help on this but post it if you find something.
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Lol, ok, I forgot to mention that this is a hypothetical question and I don't plan on doing this... I'm just collecting knowledge... xD
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vetvito said:
Why do you need to change the ESN? That's illegal anyway.
You can follow the Cricket instructions over at howardforums.
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I need it to transfer the ESN from my MetroPCS dumbphone to my Sprint Nexus S 4G. I'm trying to get the NS4G to work on Metro. Also, can you please link me to or help me find those instructions? The search function over there is weak and I can't find anyone who has information on flashing a NS4G. Thank you so much for guiding me in the right direction though!

Talal916 said:
I need it to transfer the ESN from my MetroPCS dumbphone to my Sprint Nexus S 4G. I'm trying to get the NS4G to work on Metro. Also, can you please link me to or help me find those instructions? The search function over there is weak and I can't find anyone who has information on flashing a NS4G. Thank you so much for guiding me in the right direction though!
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I think the point is that the process is universal, no matter what phone you have

hp420 said:
I think the point is that the process is universal, no matter what phone you have
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I agree, the basic process is universal but right now I can't find help for my issue, and even in forums for phones other than the NS4G, I can't find anyone experiencing the same problem. I could use any and all the information I can get right now, because the NS4G doesn't have any readily available simple tutorials for it to be flashed to MetroPCS. There are tutorials for Boost, Cricket, and PagePlus, and I have tried following those, but run into problems with those as well. I'm at a dead end and need help

You don't suppose to change your ESN. You call your carrier and Activate the ESN on your carrier, all you really need to do is load Metro PCS prl.
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My friend has an EVO flashed to MetroPCS. I thought it was neat. There is also a thread where someone went to craigslist to find a person to flash an Epic 4g. You may find something there. Keep us updated, please. And if you figure it out for yourself, more power to ya

i'm looking to do the same thing but not to MetroPCS... i have another carrier i would like to flash to but it's a new carrier and there's NO INFO online for flashing to them... and they're online so i can't go to their store to flash this... what info would i need to get this ball rolling??

Just pay to have it done by someone who knows what they're doing. I got my NS4G flashed for $40 including 1st month of service.
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Not to bring up an old thread, but I can't get CDMA Workshop to read my donor phone's MSL :/ Any Suggestions?

Slap-Yourself :) said:
Not to bring up an old thread, but I can't get CDMA Workshop to read my donor phone's MSL :/ Any Suggestions?
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Sorry for really late reply, but if you're still having this problem, have you sent the SPC unlock code through CDMA Workshop yet?

donnieace said:
My friend has an EVO flashed to MetroPCS. I thought it was neat. There is also a thread where someone went to craigslist to find a person to flash an Epic 4g. You may find something there. Keep us updated, please. And if you figure it out for yourself, more power to ya
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the1dynasty said:
i'm looking to do the same thing but not to MetroPCS... i have another carrier i would like to flash to but it's a new carrier and there's NO INFO online for flashing to them... and they're online so i can't go to their store to flash this... what info would i need to get this ball rolling??
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Lol I had a forum member help me out with this almost step by step to the point where he helped me get everything working except data,, but I had to eventually go to a guy from Craigslist to get data working. I wish I could give him credit but he wants to remain anonymous. You know who you are! Anyways, I feel terrible for not keeping you guys updated I'd like to make it up to you guys by helping you guys flash your phones or anything related to phone flashing:thumbup:
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Can u help me I'm stuck on the same stuff mines sprint and I want metro how do I start what's the first step
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deathstroyer said:
Can u help me I'm stuck on the same stuff mines sprint and I want metro how do I start what's the first step
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Check your p.m:thumbup:
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unlock token

I had a one x a while back and just got another...submitted my unlock token, but havent received the file back in my email. How long does this take, because it seemed like last time it came instantly.
thanks

Came within seconds for me each time I've done it (ive done a few hox for friends).
No reason why you can't quickly go through the procedure again and double check the email address you submitted.
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Prof Peach said:
Came within seconds for me each time I've done it (ive done a few hox for friends).
No reason why you can't quickly go through the procedure again and double check the email address you submitted.
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I did that too... :-/... I guess I'll just be patient and try again later.
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joho5 said:
I did that too... :-/... I guess I'll just be patient and try again later.
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mine wont come either

HTCDevs.com is currently under maintenance. I've already emailed them asking and here's the reply I got back:
Dear Jesse,
I understand that you are currently having issues accessing the HTCDev website and I would be more than happy to address this with you!
The HTCDev.com website is currently undergoing maintenance. Once we get everything running and back in order, you should be able to access the location that you are looking for. There is currently no estimated time on getting the website back up; however, as we understand the importance of being able to use the website -- and being able to make your device "yours" -- please understand that we are considering this a top priority with regard to a resolution!
Thank you for your eMail, Jesse, and in the future if you have any other questions or comments please do not hesitate to contact us! I hope you are having a wonderful day and thank you for being the most important part of HTC!
Let me know if I have successfully answered your question, please click here to complete this.
To send a reply to this message, please click here.
Sincerely,
Matthew
HTC

jessepatty said:
HTCDevs.com is currently under maintenance. I've already emailed them asking and here's the reply I got back:
Dear Jesse,
I understand that you are currently having issues accessing the HTCDev website and I would be more than happy to address this with you!
The HTCDev.com website is currently undergoing maintenance. Once we get everything running and back in order, you should be able to access the location that you are looking for. There is currently no estimated time on getting the website back up; however, as we understand the importance of being able to use the website -- and being able to make your device "yours" -- please understand that we are considering this a top priority with regard to a resolution!
Thank you for your eMail, Jesse, and in the future if you have any other questions or comments please do not hesitate to contact us! I hope you are having a wonderful day and thank you for being the most important part of HTC!
Let me know if I have successfully answered your question, please click here to complete this.
To send a reply to this message, please click here.
Sincerely,
Matthew
HTC
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Still down today, this isnt good for impatient folks! ha

lost my token
submitted my token request yesterday, no e-mail since then, although i've made 3-4 requests. A question for u guys: my HOX bootloader was unlocked in the past by another guy (it's now relocked for OTA), the problem is that i don't have that unlock token. I've heard that HTC sends the token only once. Is that true? Does anyone of u received from HTCDEV, let's say, at least 2 times the token? Let's presume if i got my original token lost (erased). Any responses appreciated! Thx.

pista314 said:
submitted my token request yesterday, no e-mail since then, although i've made 3-4 requests. A question from u guys: my HOX bootloader was unlocked in the past by another guy (it's now relocked for OTA), the problem is that i don't have that unlock token. I've heard that HTC sends the token only once. Is that true? Does anyone of u received from HTCDEV, let's say, at least 2 times the token? Let's presume if i got my original token lost (erased). Any responses appreciated! Thx.
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They resent me a token. Deleted the first one (never thought I'd relock) went and got a second one and stashed it on my USB drive just in case.

pista314 said:
submitted my token request yesterday, no e-mail since then, although i've made 3-4 requests. A question for u guys: my HOX bootloader was unlocked in the past by another guy (it's now relocked for OTA), the problem is that i don't have that unlock token. I've heard that HTC sends the token only once. Is that true? Does anyone of u received from HTCDEV, let's say, at least 2 times the token? Let's presume if i got my original token lost (erased). Any responses appreciated! Thx.
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Seems like an automated process. I think I had grab mine a couple of times for different reasons.
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Skeeterdrums said:
Seems like an automated process. I think I had grab mine a couple of times for different reasons.
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I had the same problem and communication from HTC, but when I tried again today, the site had recovered and I'm again getting the message:
Error Code: 160.
Error Reason: MID Not Allowed.
So it seems that the HTC web site maintenance "fooled" us into thinking the process would start working for the One X...

DanGeorges said:
I had the same problem and communication from HTC, but when I tried again today, the site had recovered and I'm again getting the message:
Error Code: 160.
Error Reason: MID Not Allowed.
So it seems that the HTC web site maintenance "fooled" us into thinking the process would start working for the One X...
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I am getting that same message also so I am stuck.

I just kept hitting the back button and submitting again. Finally worked.
Sent from my HTC One XL using Tapatalk 2

Did you keep submitting the same token, or did you regenerate one every time?
Also, did you got the unlock code in email?

DanGeorges said:
I had the same problem and communication from HTC, but when I tried again today, the site had recovered and I'm again getting the message:
Error Code: 160.
Error Reason: MID Not Allowed.
So it seems that the HTC web site maintenance "fooled" us into thinking the process would start working for the One X...
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It won't work with an AT&T CID, which is why you're getting that error. You have to change it to SuperCID.

I've got my token right now, instantly after submitting again, actually twice There was for sure a server problem at the HTC

Help: Bricked phone - need someone in Australia

Hi guys,
I've bought my HTC One XL directly from Australia, through Telstra. But now I live in Brazil
Well, I bricked my phone pretty hard. I even bothered reading all the topics about my stituation to see if there was any available solution. Turns out there isn't.
Well, at least through the community. From what I gathered, HTC is able to refurbish it and send it back - or at least exchange for another one.
The problem is, since this device is not sold in Brazil, HTC-Brazil simply don't do any kind of repair on it. So, my only hope lives in a good australian soul accepting to receive my phone and do me this big favour of checking if HTC-Australia would help me - even if I have to pay some technical fee.
I know this forum is not exacly for something like this, but I'm out of ideas. And since my investment was pretty big and I can't afford another one right now, I'm here begging for some help.
If this good soul exists, please, PM me so we can go through details.
Thanks in advance!

I feel you man..what'd you do to your phone? And when you get on the phone with HTC Australia tell them the truth I've seen them take pity on some people for flashing the wrong thingss and making it free to recover

a box of kittens said:
I feel you man..what'd you do to your phone? And when you get on the phone with HTC Australia tell them the truth I've seen them take pity on some people for flashing the wrong thingss and making it free to recover
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Thanks man. Well, I was absolutely used to the HOX with Tegra 3, once I got the XL I thought I know almost everything. It worked well for a while, but things went sour when I tried to downgrade. I think it corrupts some stuff on the phone, and after that I think it's not possible to install a RUU. Well, I tried to anyway and found out that the hard way.
I was already pretty honest with them. I talked to them online, told them the whole story, but they said they could do nothing for me since I was in Brazil. And, as I said, HTC-Brazil was completely useless, since they don't sell this device here.
That's why I'm trying to find some help from an australian mate here at the forum. 'Til now, I had no success.
I found a guy who does JTAG here in Brazil. Since I'm having a hard time doing it trough HTC, I think I'll try this one last resort. I think I got almost nothing to lose by now.

What exactly do you need someone to do for you?
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timmaaa said:
What exactly do you need someone to do for you?
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Hey timmaaa!
I'd need that person to give me an address to send the device, and after that I'd use this address to ask HTC what should I do.
Possibly I'd need it to be sent to HTC or Telstra.
But it's ok, by now I took the second possibility. I sent it to be used in a test with Riffbox. Now all I have to do is pray, as much as I can.
Anyway, thanks for replying!

Hey radjan! Check out mobiletechvideos.com they do jtagging service for about 80$ ...and its an honest site

a box of kittens said:
Hey radjan! Check out mobiletechvideos.com they do jtagging service for about 80$ ...and its an honest site
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Thanks man. I found int while I was doing my research yesterday.
Anyway, I found another site, a brazilian one (amigoandroid.com.br) which does the same service. I called him, and he sound pretty good technically, even explaining to me why jtagiing the Tegra version is a no-go. Also, I found some pretty good reviews about him in some brazilian forums.
He also explained to me that this process for the One XL is still in beta testing. But, as I said, I got pretty much nothing more to lose. For me it's ok if it ends up bricked if it makes future bricked devices come back to life.
Beside that, the price is basically the same, but I save money from the shipping and save some time I'd use to explain brazilian customs that the device was already mine, that I was sending it for repair and yadda yadda.
Anyway, thanks for the help. Will keep posted and, in cade anyone ends up screwed like me, they may fin a light at the end of the tunnel.

Unlocking the Verizon Bootloader

Some of you may remember me from the unlock Bootloader thread. I thought I got close a couple times but never had success.
Verizon also offers the OnePlus 8 pro with the customary locked bootloader. One of the users in that forum has figured out how to unlock the bootloader, but his method is not being made public. Don't ask why but there are obvious reasons why to not make it public and I understand and somewhat agree.
Anyway if anyone still has the Verizon pixel 3 XL and is still interested in bootloader unlocking you may want to reach out to the user and this thread. I don't know if he has something that will work on the pixel or not, but he may share knowledge or point somebody in the right direction
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/to...3&share_fid=3793&share_type=t&link_source=app
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Slightly off topic but due to the fact there's no subsidized phones anymore why would anybody put money in Verizon's pocket. Locked boot loader or not I will never buy another phone from their store as long as I live!

FernBch said:
Some of you may remember me from the unlock Bootloader thread. I thought I got close a couple times but never had success.
Verizon also offers the OnePlus 8 pro with the customary locked bootloader. One of the users in that forum has figured out how to unlock the bootloader, but his method is not being made public. Don't ask why but there are obvious reasons why to not make it public and I understand and somewhat agree.
Anyway if anyone still has the Verizon pixel 3 XL and is still interested in bootloader unlocking you may want to reach out to the user and this thread. I don't know if he has something that will work on the pixel or not, but he may share knowledge or point somebody in the right direction
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/to...3&share_fid=3793&share_type=t&link_source=app
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Thank you! I PMed him.. Hopefully he gets back to me with some promising news

Apparently his method will not work for our phone

Well, it was worth a shot. Did he divulge any info or just say it won't work? I was unable to get any details......
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Well, it was worth a shot. Did he divulge any info or just say it won't work? I was unable to get any details......
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No details for me either.. He only said it won't work

Figures. The basic Oem unlock process is the same, just would need modification....
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Figures. The basic Oem unlock process is the same, just would need modification....
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Yes, that's what I was thinking.. Was going to try and get some info from him, but he was extremely short with his reply so I didnt feel like he was going to give me anything... Especially since my post count is so low and it doesn't look like I am very active.
Have you tried to get any details from him? He might give you a little more?

He seemed to not want to share with me either, which is his choice and right to not do so. First time I asked his reply was, and I quote, "It won't work on the Pixel".
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Aww man I wish he would give us a hint on how he did it. It must be something that can be adaptable to our freaking locked phone. Or at least worth a shot to try.
Anyone had any luck contacting him again?