Hi,
I have Unlocked the bootloader and installed a jelly bean ROM with S-On, however I was wondering is it possible to unlock my phone to any network with S-on.
If yes, what is the best method, alternatively if not what is the best method of achieving this.
Many Thanks
Check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232107
Since you are s-on, you can only use method 1. Good luck!
Sent from my HTC Sensation
Also your phone is fairly old and may be off contract at this point. So try just calling your mobile carrier and asking them for an unlock code. It amy be as simple as them just giving it to you.
I think T-Mobile USA provides the code for free (if you have T-Mobile USA), but I'm not 100% sure
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Method 1 Failed
AndroidSupporter318 said:
Check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232107
Since you are s-on, you can only use method 1. Good luck!
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Hi,
Method one failed what the best way to achieve S-Off, as mention phone is rooted and has a new ROM.
Many Thanks
kapateh said:
Hi,
Method one failed what the best way to achieve S-Off, as mention phone is rooted and has a new ROM.
Many Thanks
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see here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1614617
Driver issues
rzr86 said:
see here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1614617
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I have downloaded and run the software however it is telling me to connect the device and install drivers. I have already installed the phone drivers during the the phone rooting, do I need any other drivers?
kapateh said:
I have downloaded and run the software however it is telling me to connect the device and install drivers. I have already installed the phone drivers during the the phone rooting, do I need any other drivers?
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I answered you in the other thread but try also this
Go to general section->a great starting bla bla bla
At the bottom if the first post it has a link for HTC drivers
Use them
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I don't own an MT4G or Panache, but I started this thread for the inevitable arrival of Mobilicity & Videotron customers who would like to mod an HTC Panache. Once the MyTouch 4G Gingerbread update came out, it was found that the Fre3vo root exploit (originally found for the Sensation/Evo 3D) will also temp-root this phone. To get S-OFF you have to roll back to an old Froyo MT4G firmware - from there you can roll back forward to anything you want.
Differences between MT4G Gingerbread and Panache for the purpose of this thread:
- Panache requires a gold card because the ROM you roll back to comes from a different carrier.
- Your preferences in terms of what ROM to put on your phone after S-OFF may be different from T-Mobile customers - ergo, discuss here if this is an issue.
Thanks to jgobeil for posting the guide in post #98:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16858971&postcount=98
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Hi,
Now that the rooting guide for the Panache is completed and posted, may I suggest that you update the first post of the Panache thread to refer newcomers to this thread to post #98 where the guide is.
This will make it easy for these people and maybe avoid costly mistakes.
Best regards and thanks for your help.
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If Gingerbreak will work on it, that would be the only difference, instead rooting with Visionary+, they'll root with Gingerbreak and proceed with the same S-OFF guide, hopefully flashing engineering bootloader.
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If Gingerbreak will work on it, that would be the only difference, instead rooting with Visionary+, they'll root with Gingerbreak and proceed with the same S-OFF guide, hopefully flashing engineering bootloader.
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What is gingerbreak??? Is there a new rooting method called gingerbreak?
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cmstlist said:
I don't own an MT4G or Panache, but I thought I'd start this thread for the inevitable arrival of Mobilicity & Videotron customers who would like to mod an HTC Panache.
Since it has launched with Gingerbread, I am guessing the initial root steps will be a little different. If any MT4G devs have any idea what Panache users should try differently, post it here.
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Dude then why the hell did you start this if you don't own one? Stick to your own forum!
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mark manning said:
Dude then why the hell did you start this if you don't own one? Stick to your own forum!
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Because I'm Canadian and using one of the new AWS carriers here, so I want to know as much as I can about the devices they release
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If Gingerbreak will work on it, that would be the only difference, instead rooting with Visionary+, they'll root with Gingerbreak and proceed with the same S-OFF guide, hopefully flashing engineering bootloader.
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There is someone else here on the forum who flashed the entire firmware of the Panache onto his MT4G and was unable to re-root with Gingerbreak even for temp root. Fortunately the user in question had Radio S-OFF so was eventually able to fix it. But this hints that Gingerbreak won't work.
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There is someone else here on the forum who flashed the entire firmware of the Panache onto his MT4G and was unable to re-root with Gingerbreak even for temp root. Fortunately the user in question had Radio S-OFF so was eventually able to fix it. But this hints that Gingerbreak won't work.
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That was me. And yes, none of the rooting methods out there will work on panache (including gingerbreak by SOC) firmware. I had to hboot-flash the stock 2.2.1 firmware and then was able to root.
chem.manish said:
That was me. And yes, none of the rooting methods out there will work on panache (including gingerbreak by SOC) firmware. I had to hboot-flash the stock 2.2.1 firmware and then was able to root.
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Thanks for clarifying. Of course you had S-OFF and the Mobi/Vtron Panache comes S-ON. So this leaves an open question of what is the first step to root the Panache.
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That was me. And yes, none of the rooting methods out there will work on panache (including gingerbreak by SOC) firmware. I had to hboot-flash the stock 2.2.1 firmware and then was able to root.
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I just wanted to ask - you said you tried Gingerbreak and it didn't work. My question is, did you check if it at least provided you with temp root? Or it did nothing at all?
I got rooted. Just installed Rom manager to flash recovery and all is fine.
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atifsh said:
I got rooted. Just installed Rom manager to flash recovery and all is fine.
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Could you explain all the steps you took to achieve this on the Panache?
I just read your thread and it looks like you actually had a MT4G running the Panache ROM. But was your phone already S-OFF? If so, that'd probably explain why Gingerbreak worked. Not sure that'd fly on a factory Installed Panache.
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Details on post I started, but its glacier used panache RUU.
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Yes it was s-off, but another user who did that could'nt root though he also was s-off
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I see. So it's still not clear what will or won't work with a factory S-ON Panache.
It's reported that Gingerbreak does not work with S-ON Panache, but what's unclear is whether it can still be used to achieve temp root. If it can, this suggests a way to force it to an earlier T-Mo RUU which will permit the use of the S-OFF kernel exploit.
as far i know, both are same hardware and you dont need s-off to use factory RUU. thus if i can use panache RUU regardless of s-off i can flash mytouch 4g RUU on panache.
atifsh said:
as far i know, both are same hardware and you dont need s-off to use factory RUU. thus if i can use panache RUU regardless of s-off i can flash mytouch 4g RUU on panache.
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You need at the very least temproot to edit the "misc" partition before flashing an older version bootloader RUU, otherwise it will reject it. Since it is not yet established that temproot works on factory S-ON Panache, there is no established way to downgrade the RUU. So there is still no clear pathway yet.
If you say so though I still think u dont need any sort of root for official RUU.exe
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An official RUU will fail, even with a gold card, if it's an older version than the current bootloader. All MT4G official firmwares are older than the Panache's. The only way around this is a root hack.
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cmstlist said:
An official RUU will fail, even with a gold card, if it's an older version than the current bootloader. All MT4G official firmwares are older than the Panache's. The only way around this is a root hack.
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ok i didnt know that, i thought its more like flashing a bios where it says u have this ver and willflash this
Okay so I see on the Mobilicity and Videotron Panache that it has peak speeds of 21 Mbps whereas the MT4G is 14.4, did they make a hardware change or is this in the firmware?
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I just wanted to ask - you said you tried Gingerbreak and it didn't work. My question is, did you check if it at least provided you with temp root? Or it did nothing at all?
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No, it didnt even temp root. As i said earlier i did not have a true s-off. I even tried flashing cwm through fastboot but bootloader didnt allow that (it should have if i had a true s-off).
i am using HTC Sensation. I want to update its ROM, please tell me which ROM should be selected...
I am interested to install icecream sandwich with HTC Sense.....
Also please tell me how to install ROM in HTC Sensation...
Thanks...
oneandonly said:
i am using HTC Sensation. I want to update its ROM, please tell me which ROM should be selected...
I am interested to install icecream sandwich with HTC Sense.....
Also please tell me how to install ROM in HTC Sensation...
Thanks...
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Hi,
Are you s-off?
malybru said:
Hi,
Are you s-off?
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what's this?
i purchased in november 2011...
Read read read read read before u try anything. Just fyi. Learn about what you doing and what it does to your phone. Learn how to recover and backup. Jumping into this game isn't easy. And could brick your phone. But for starters you need to check here revolutionary.io to unlock, root, and install recovery. Also get S-OFF aka security off. Aka locked boot loader.
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oneandonly said:
what's this?
i purchased in november 2011...
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As RANDYRKELLY says: First thing is to read carefully, understand and learn. Search this forum for everything about rooting, s-off and flushing ROMS. There are great step-by-step how-to's in here, so that there's no need to explain it once more in a separate thread.
You should start here for example: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
Yes, it is said to read well and understand that you want to do and unlock the boot with better revolutionary than http://htcdev.com/, good luck
kenox7 said:
Yes, it is said to read well and understand that you want to do and unlock the boot with better revolutionary than http://htcdev.com/, good luck
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Do not use the htc unlock. Will not give you read write state. U need to use revolutionary cause it roots, unlock boot loader, and installs recovery. Please don't miss lead him.
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I said that after http://htcdev.com/ will not be able to flash custom kernel, and unlock a better revolutionary
your best bet is to stick to xda it has everything you need to root and flash whatever you want there are alot of threads that will explain what root off is and how to get it. it will aslo explain how to flash roms, and what that is good luck you can always post here in the q&a with any problems you have
thanks randy & kaym....
anyways its S-off...
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Do not use the htc unlock. Will not give you read write state. U need to use revolutionary cause it roots, unlock boot loader, and installs recovery. Please don't miss lead him.
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Actually, your the one misleading people, revolutionary doesnt actually root a phone, it just gives an unlocked bootloader. Installing superuser from market is what gives apps root and a line in the build.prop file gives the user root permissions
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I'm just looking for a simple root to mess with the clock speeds of my Sensation and allow tethering since its no longer free with the ICS update.
I tried I tried using Super Utility by kgs1992 but it didn't work. Do i need to unlock the boot-loader through HTC Dev for it to work?
Just need to pointed in the right direction.
Thanks
Whonexy said:
I'm just looking for a simple root to mess with the clock speeds of my Sensation and allow tethering since its no longer free with the ICS update.
I tried I tried using Super Utility by kgs1992 but it didn't work. Do i need to unlock the boot-loader through HTC Dev for it to work?
Just need to pointed in the right direction.
Thanks
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Depends in what hboot you have. If its 1.2+ the you will have to use jupuntobear to s-off. If you have 1.8- the use revolutionary to s-off. You can use htcdev to get an unlocked boot loader but you run the risk of losing your warranty. If I was you I would follow one of the jupuntobear guides by ganeship (I think that's him) but use the one that does not have htcdev unlock first. Once you are s-off you can use the super tool to root or flash a custom rom
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Whonexy said:
I'm just looking for a simple root to mess with the clock speeds of my Sensation and allow tethering since its no longer free with the ICS update.
I tried I tried using Super Utility by kgs1992 but it didn't work. Do i need to unlock the boot-loader through HTC Dev for it to work?
Just need to pointed in the right direction.
Thanks
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Hi,
Look in my signature.
A great starting point.
Guide number 2 by Ganesh.
Thanks a lot guys. Ganeshp was an excellent guide. I'm s-off and rooted wasn't as much of a pain in the azz as i though.
I bought a Sensation of a forums site and the guy gave me the unlock code to unlock it but when I add it, it says code successful but the phone doesn't unlock I then tried the unlock methods on this website and it still won't work. Whenever the box appears to put in the code I can put in any random numbers and it will still say unlock code was successful. The rom is cynagogen mod 10 jb 4.1.2 but not sure if this can cause any problem?
aty27 said:
I bought a Sensation of a forums site and the guy gave me the unlock code to unlock it but when I add it, it says code successful but the phone doesn't unlock I then tried the unlock methods on this website and it still won't work. Whenever the box appears to put in the code I can put in any random numbers and it will still say unlock code was successful. The rom is cynagogen mod 10 jb 4.1.2 but not sure if this can cause any problem?
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If you did the method on here you shouldn't have to enter an unlock code. Make sure you did the method right. I've done the method on here to 2 sensations and it worked perfectly
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urmothersluvr said:
If you did the method on here you shouldn't have to enter an unlock code. Make sure you did the method right. I've done the method on here to 2 sensations and it worked perfectly
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Hi mate could you give me the link for the one you've done?
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Hi mate could you give me the link for the one you've done?
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this is the guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232107
but you have to be S-OFF
rzr86 said:
this is the guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232107
but you have to be S-OFF
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Thanks sadly didnt work as it says update fail security fail.
Thought i was good at this rooting lark but Htc phones are much more complex.
my phone is S-OFF btw mate.
Starting to think h-boot 127.0.0 is the reason why i'm having a problem if this is the case i'll have to return the phone and make sure i stay well away from HTC.
aty27 said:
Starting to think h-boot 127.0.0 is the reason why i'm having a problem if this is the case i'll have to return the phone and make sure i stay well away from HTC.
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Hi,
If you are hboot 1.27, you need to look HERE
I tried many tuts to root, unlock bootloader but all of them failed.
I attach my phone's information here for u guys can help.
Thank you!!!
Android Version : 4.0.3
Software number : 1.73.502.1 710RD
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My bootloader info:
*** LOCKED ***
EVITA PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT - 2.14.0000
RADIO - 0.16.32.09.01_3
OpenDSP-v25.1.0.32.0405
eMMC-boot
Nov 26 2012, 18:37:14: -1
HBOOT
<VOL UP> to previous item
<VOL DOWN> to next item
<POWER> to select item
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What is your cid? It a used phone? Being your on Hboot 2.14 and on 4.0.3 android software
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qviet0301 said:
I tried many tuts to root, unlock bootloader but all of them failed.
I attach my phone's information here for u guys can help.
Thank you!!!
My bootloader info:
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Did you try to unlock bootloader using htcdev.com? And also, did you try using that All in one tool kit for the one x.
Is this a used phone? Because, you can't have 2.14 hboot with android 4.0.3 if you buy a new phone.
He just has to use motochopper -_-
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What is your cid? It a used phone?
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My cid : CWS__001
no, it's a new one
Did you try to unlock bootloader using htcdev.com? And also, did you try using that All in one tool kit for the one x.
Is this a used phone? Because, you can't have 2.14 hboot with android 4.0.3 if you buy a new phone.
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Yep , I tried through htcdev.com but it failed (error 106 or error 16 , I don't remember) . All in one tool kit also failed (newest version of AIO, 7/2013) .My fone is new one
I'm dont know how it has hboot 2.14. But, I can't update via OTA (I think it needs AT&T account that I dont have, because I'm outside US) then I tried to update by Rom installer on HTC.com ( 3/2013, AT&T annouced Htc one X can be update to Jelly Bean, and it provides me an official link on HTC.com) but also failed.
Where did you purchase the phone? The info you've provided suggest that it's not new.
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timmaaa said:
Where did you purchase the phone? The info you've provided suggest that it's not new.
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It's a new one. But, I dont understand why u guys asked if it is a new one. Even if it is a used phone, we may havd a way to root it
qviet0301 said:
It's a new one. But, I dont understand why u guys asked if it is a new one. Even if it is a used phone, we may havd a way to root it
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It can be rooted but having a new hboot with old software its pretty obvious it's not as new as you think. Could it be a refurbished phone?
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31ken31 said:
It can be rooted but having a new hboot with old software its pretty obvious it's not as new as you think. Could it be a refurbished phone?
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I'm not sure. I bought it through my friend in US. I asked him to buy a new one and ship to me.
I hope you didn't pay full price. Because what you have isn't a new phone, it's used.
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timmaaa said:
I hope you didn't pay full price. Because what you have isn't a new phone, it's used.
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Actually, it's a gift :laugh:.haha... But I need a way to root it. Please help me!!!
exad said:
He just has to use motochopper -_-
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^^^^^^
exad said:
^^^^^^
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what do u mean? Why nobody want to help me?
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what do u mean? Why nobody want to help me?
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Ugh. He is helping you. He means read the quote directly above the arrows. That's your answer.
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timmaaa said:
Ugh. He is helping you. He means read the quote directly above the arrows. That's your answer.
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The problem is I read his post before and tried all the solution but it all failed
exad said:
He just has to use motochopper -_-
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Ok this guy ^^^ is right.
1) Download the all-in-one kit by hasoon2000 here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1952426
2) Make sure you have the correct HTC drivers installed.
3) Open the toolkit and run step 2b. Motochopper (3.18). Keep in mind you need USB debugging mode on and the fast boot option in your phone's settings off.
4) Run the Get Token ID step in the toolkit.
5) Copy your ID from the command prompt and then go to htcdev.com, register, and then follow the steps provided by HTC to unlock your bootloader.
Pretty straightforward but sometimes it just helps when someone spells it out for you.
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The problem is I read his post before and tried all the solution but it all failed
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Is there a reason you wanna root the phone? Or you just doing it because it can be done? It's really a simple process. I'd read more before trying, the answers u have been given are more than is even needed to get it done. Some people really shouldn't root their device. That's why they come locked. So people without the knowledge or skill set dont trash the phone. If you read redpoints tutorial it has everything you need. He spent a lot of time making it so newbs could get it done without being spoon fed. Read it twice, and by read I don't mean skim looking for the section u think you need. And if you are still unsure read it again. It's crazy the amount of people who ask the same questions over and over again because reading and learning on your own is too time consuming.
Ok I'm better after venting a little lol
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If the phone is refurbished (which most probably is, like mine when was replaced due to a cracked screen), the bootloader cannot get unlocked. I have this as an official HTC reply. The reason is there is a mismatch between the phone's IMEI and serial number of the device and their serverscannot cope with that, resulting in the wrong token being generated
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Ok this guy ^^^ is right.
1) Download the all-in-one kit by hasoon2000 here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1952426
2) Make sure you have the correct HTC drivers installed.
3) Open the toolkit and run step 2b. Motochopper (3.18). Keep in mind you need USB debugging mode on and the fast boot option in your phone's settings off.
4) Run the Get Token ID step in the toolkit.
5) Copy your ID from the command prompt and then go to htcdev.com, register, and then follow the steps provided by HTC to unlock your bootloader.
Pretty straightforward but sometimes it just helps when someone spells it out for you.
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