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About to purchase HOX from the ATT online store...

What are the chances that the bootloader will be unlockable?
I'm assuming that the HOX I get won't come with the latest OS updates?
Last thing I want is a HOX that can't be unlocked (bootloader).
Thanks guys!

I'd assume new devices from at&t will have the latest unrootable version of the firmware

gunnyman said:
I'd assume new devices from at&t will have the latest unrootable version of the firmware
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Crap!
I don't want to be stuck with the bloated stock room.

Go buy it at a store. Open it up and check. V

Just got a One X from my local AT&T Store... 2.20 on all of them (or so I was told). I think it's a bit late to hope to get a 1.85 from the store, but best of luck. Now I just keep my fingers crossed for a root method for 2.20.

firlt athowith
So just to be clear: at the moment, a HOX that comes with 2.20 cannot be rooted to flash custom roms.
Am I right?

that is correct

gunnyman said:
that is correct
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Well crap.
Now I can't decide what phone to get.
I love the HOX screen but on the other hand, I can root the GS3 instantly and flash an AOSKP rom and get rid of touchwiz.
Wonder how long it will take for 2.20 to be unlocked.
what to do....what to do.

I don't believe it is unrootable. I think we just haven't found a way to do it yet. I may be wrong and if I am then can someone elaborate?
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ruffdogtechy said:
I don't believe it is unrootable. I think we just haven't found a way to do it yet. I may be wrong and if I am then can someone elaborate?
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Even if there is 0% chance to root 2.20, there may be exploits in newer versions.
I used to have an HTC aria, which shipped with hboot .57, but (I believe) s-off wasn't discovered until it's hboot was updated to 1.02
Moral of my story: There is almost always a way to get around security measures
But how long will it take? Who knows. I'm sure someone will make a breakthrough eventually

Dude, just get the s3. Going from a rooted phone to a locked down phone sucks balls. I can't wait to see what next year brings for phones, as I can upgrade in July. That being said, the one x is an awesome phone,even without root. Stock 2.20 is more stable than any rooted ROM I have ever run I don't have many complaints other than being locked down at all. I know I contradict my self, but it basically comes down to only one thing. You want root, get a different phone. But you will be missing out on a good phone IMO.
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If i get a One X today can i Root it?

I've read that the At&t one x can't be rooted. Is this true?? If it is then im gonna go with the S3.

Depends on the software.
Sent from my locked, tampered ville

What version does it have to be to be rooted?

Phillyrider807 said:
What version does it have to be to be rooted?
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1.85 or earlier. The 2.20 update is not rootable right now.
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Ok thanks.

Please keep all question related threads in the Q&A section only please. Thank You.
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"If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice"
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So do the newest phones from att now come with 2.20? So pretty much useless to us xda folk?
Thanks
I am also due for an upgrade, but will just get the Galaxy if the newest one x's are unrootable.

skeppley said:
So do the newest phones from att now come with 2.20? So pretty much useless to us xda folk?
Thanks
I am also due for an upgrade, but will just get the Galaxy if the newest one x's are unrootable.
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I'd say there is a 40% ull get on on 2.20 i got mine about a week and half ago it came with 1.73 so it's all draw of the hat I'd still get this phone anyways it's a good phone even on stock

I got onef rom work and it has 2.20....so I guess no root or custom ROMS until someone figures it out.

But someone will definitely figure it out yeah ?
One x is an awesome phone. Get that. Use it for a while and then you can root it after one of the developers figures a way out
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Does the AT&T version of this phone suppose to come with a pair of Beats head phones?

Datfoooo said:
Does the AT&T version of this phone suppose to come with a pair of Beats head phones?
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No.
Sent from my One XL

Datfoooo said:
I got onef rom work and it has 2.20....so I guess no root or custom ROMS until someone figures it out.
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Or if AT&T ever lets the bootloader get unlocked.

Are there many devices that remain un*rootable for the duration of their usable life?

Thanks all.
Went to swappa and found a mint white HOX running 1.85 and bootloader unlocked with TWCP. Now at least I know I'll get a good usable phone

Any word on root for 2.20???

Datfoooo said:
Any word on root for 2.20???
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As of right now, no root yet

ronnie498 said:
As of right now, no root yet
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waiting waiting waiting!

Rooting OTA 4.1?

Quick question for you guys. My HOX is currently running 4.0.4. I have yet to root it. I received notification that the JB update is available on my phone today. If I was to go ahead and update what are the chances I'll be able to root in the future? Would you recommend rooting now, unlocking the bootloader, and flashing this beastie now with another rom?
Thanks for the advice.

To be safe I would root and achieve s off before doing the ota.
I am not 100% certain that the current exploits to achieve root will work once you take the plunge and do the ota.
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jhonsok said:
To be safe I would root and achieve s off before doing the ota.
I am not 100% certain that the current exploits to achieve root will work once you take the plunge and do the ota.
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agree. you after you root it. you can always flash stock ROM in the forum. they have it there.

iraqmilner said:
If I was to go ahead and update what are the chances I'll be able to root in the future?
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Zero. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2181929
iraqmilner said:
Would you recommend rooting now, unlocking the bootloader, and flashing this beastie now with another rom?
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Absolutely.

Yes, definitely root and S-off first. I was shaking my head in disbelief where a couple of people in the x-factor exploit thread were lamenting the fact that they cannot now root after taking the OTA. What?? You had all this time to root while AT&T was taking its sweet time releasing JB, but instead you wait, take the OTA, and now you decide you'd like to root?
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I appreciate you guys addressing my question. "Thanks" has been awarded to all. Can anyone tell me what is the best way to S-Off?

iraqmilner said:
Thanks for addressing my question, folks. "Thanks" has been awarded to all. Can anyone tell me what is the best way to S-Off?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2155071

Thanks dude. I saw that but since it didn't specifically mention the AT&T One X I was hesitant to mess with it.

iraqmilner said:
Thanks dude. I saw that but since it didn't specifically mention the AT&T One X I was hesitant to mess with it.
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AT&T one x == one xl
Sent from my VENOMized HoxL

area51avenger said:
AT&T one x == one xl
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Bam! The beastly One X has been rooted and I've installed the latest Vipor XL Rom. So.... would you folks recommend I go ahead and S-Off? Is this truly necessary?
Thanks again :laugh:

Makes life easier not having to flash boot.img, you can run older ruus, and you wont brick if you take the ota.

iraqmilner said:
So.... would you folks recommend I go ahead and S-Off? Is this truly necessary?
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Yes. It will make your life much easier in the long run.
One example: Folks who were SuperCID and s-on, who took the recent JB ota, are now bricked because of the CID check. S-off turns all security checks off.

[Q] Roll back at&t evita one x from the JB OTA

AT&T Evita One X
I did the JB OTA update to 3.18 and am curious how (if possible) to rollback to 2.20?
I have searched XDA for similar threads, but no luck. If I have started a new thread of something previously discussed, please point me in the right direction.

tamanedalabe said:
AT&T Evita One X
I did the JB OTA update to 3.18 and am curious how (if possible) to rollback to 2.20?
I have searched XDA for similar threads, but no luck. If I have started a new thread of something previously discussed, please point me in the right direction.
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If you were s-off or at least unlocked beforehand, yes. If you were never rooted, no, unless you can get the X-factor exploit to work for you.

iElvis said:
If you were s-off or at least unlocked beforehand, yes. If you were never rooted, no, unless you can get the X-factor exploit to work for you.
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Neither one. Had to do an exchange of my old hox due to an issue that arose after root.
X-Factor??
Is that a root method?
Used a couple of Hansoon's last time to achieve root.
Haven't found a "one click" method for the AT&T Evita yet.

tamanedalabe said:
Neither one. Had to do an exchange of my old hox due to an issue that arose after root.
X-Factor??
Is that a root method?
Used a couple of Hansoon's last time to achieve root.
Haven't found a "one click" method for the AT&T Evita yet.
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I click roots I don't usually recomend, you are gonna have to play with your phn to get root. If you succed you should s-off asap but I don't think its possible yet, good luck and have fun .
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DESERT.TECH said:
I click roots I don't usually recomend, you are gonna have to play with your phn to get root. If you succed you should s-off asap but I don't think its possible yet, good luck and have fun .
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Yeah, I kinda found that out the last time I rooted my hox. Used a couple different Hansoon all in one toolkit to achieve root last time. Unfortunately, no way to get s-off as of now. (unless something JUST happened)

Had to do a warranty exchange on my HOX also; the warranty device center rep thought i was weird for asking for a refurb that had 2.20 firmware...

tamanedalabe said:
I did the JB OTA update to 3.18 and am curious how (if possible) to rollback to 2.20?
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If you are rooted or want root, you should never install an OTA without doing the proper research: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2181929
P.S. I accidentally hit the "Thanks" button. So you got your first "thanks" as a freebie. lol

4.4.4 root?

Hwy guys. I am new to the htc scene and I was wondering if there is a root for the latest 4.4.4 update? Do I have to go threw htcdev? Any help would be appreciate it. Thanks!

pcwizkid1994 said:
Hwy guys. I am new to the htc scene and I was wondering if there is a root for the latest 4.4.4 update? Do I have to go threw htcdev? Any help would be appreciate it. Thanks!
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If you're on Verizon htc one or one m8, htcdev is useless.... Big red Locked it down so it won't work on Verizon... Sunshine ($25) works up to 4.4.3, but so far afaik, not 4.4.4 yet

bdizzle1686 said:
If you're on Verizon htc one or one m8, htcdev is useless.... Big red Locked it down so it won't work on Verizon... Sunshine ($25) works up to 4.4.3, but so far afaik, not 4.4.4 yet
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Hi, is there a time when we can expect an update to Sunshine for the 4.4.4? I also just purchased the Verizon HTC one m8, and it just updated to the 4.4.4
Thanks,
waiting to root and unlock

ysl280 said:
Hi, is there a time when we can expect an update to Sunshine for the 4.4.4? I also just purchased the Verizon HTC one m8, and it just updated to the 4.4.4
Thanks,
waiting to root and unlock
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Couple months. It won't be until after L drops.

dottat said:
Couple months. It won't be until after L drops.
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so depressing.

xsteven77x said:
so depressing.
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Exactly and we have the greedy you know whats at verizon to thank for that. All the other carriers allow htc dev but oh no not the V that should be a bad word lol.

Folks; please check the boards. This is covered in other threads. Jcase reported that he hopes to have Sunshine 3.0 out in January. Until then, unless someone else figures out an exploit for 4.4.4, or Big Red decides to permit bootloader unlock, you'll have to run stock for a bit longer.

hgoldner said:
Folks; please check the boards. This is covered in other threads. Jcase reported that he hopes to have Sunshine 3.0 out in January. Until then, unless someone else figures out an exploit for 4.4.4, or Big Red decides to permit bootloader unlock, you'll have to run stock for a bit longer.
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*cries*

xsteven77x said:
*cries*
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I feel your pain. Here's the link about Sunshine 3.0 from the man himself.