Hi
I would like to root my att s2 lte phone (gingerbread v3.2.6 ) which has been unlocked by someone I paid.
I was wondering if there's a safe rooting method that would not touch the unclocked state as I don't want to pay again for unlocking.
thanks
If it's unlocked, it will remain unlocked no matter how you root, or what you flash. as long as they put in the carrier unlock/subsidy code, it will never relock itself.
Thanks!
But do you know the best method to safely root 2.6.35.11 sky rocket?
I smell another brick. Another brick in the wall.
Guys Hello I got myself treated to an Inspire 4G about 20 hours ago..
I ordered it online from ebay where the seller sent me the AT&T device UNLOCKED
So my question is if I have an OTA upgrade or instally the latest upgrade(or probably flash some custom roms) Am i in the risk of losing my unlock??
Any other stupidity that may cause me to lose my Unlock??
Sorry for being a noob.. this is my first ever carrier unlocked device. Also this is my first **** from IOS//
Thanks in advance..
KrutarthA said:
Guys Hello I got myself treated to an Inspire 4G about 20 hours ago..
I ordered it online from ebay where the seller sent me the AT&T device UNLOCKED
So my question is if I have an OTA upgrade or instally the latest upgrade(or probably flash some custom roms) Am i in the risk of losing my unlock??
Any other stupidity that may cause me to lose my Unlock??
Sorry for being a noob.. this is my first ever carrier unlocked device. Also this is my first **** from IOS//
Thanks in advance..
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Just to clarify. You phone is already rooted and you can flash custom ROMS? Or your phone is just unlocked and you are confusing the terms ROOTED and UNLOCKED?
I meant sim unlocked.. Not boot loader unlocked
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As far as I know you cant relock ur simlock it is not easy enough for a beginner
Like you,I had bought 2 years ago an (sim) unlock inspire 4g from amazon ...
You should use either easy ace root tool or HTC dev unlock website to unlock your bootloader ...
I recommend you to use easy ace root tool ,this tool will automate these processes: unlocking bootloader, flashing CWM ,installing SuperUser.apk
On the other hand S-OFF is a little bit risky you may brick your phone ,Be careful
Unlocking bootloader is enough to flash custom roms but not for flashing radios
I have several questions i just bought an at&t hox for $25 from a friend,im on tmobile and want to keep tmobile,i just want to supercid this phone and get s-off is there a thread someone can point me to?Its been a while since i unlocked anything and i just dont want to brick this great phone,on the mytouch 4g you could unlock the phone and once you did that you didnt have to flash kernel seperate,can you do that on this phone and do i have to use a unlock code site to unlock it from at&t or will supercid take care of that?Sorry about all questions just want to make sure i do things right i never used adb but if i get root can i run stuff from terminal emu to get supercid thanks again and glad to be a new member!!!: )
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This thread has most all you need: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671237
Also, do not take for granted that the process for rooting/S-off/modding your old HTC is similar in any way to the One X. HTC is constantly upgrading its security lockdowns, and folks are constantly coming on here and complaining "this is so much harder than my old phone, etc." You are simply better off resolving that this is a brand new phone, with new rules. So treat it as such, and read and research as much as you can about the One X before you begin to mod it.
As far as Subsidy unlock (SIM unlock), it is not related to SuperCID, and has not been achieved yet by hack/mod methods. But it might come soon, since S-off was just achieved.
Until that happens, you will need to use the more "official" method of getting the SIM unlock code that corresponds to your IMEI. AT&T will typically not supply the SIM unlock code, is you are not a current post-paid account holder. So you might be forced to use a 3rd party vendor to get a paid unlock code (of can your friend get it for you?). Keep in mind that as of Jan. 26, 2013, that is no longer legal in the US for any phones purchased after that date to be unlocked by anyone but your carrier. But since you purchased the phone from a friend, you may be exempt from the law, if the phone was originally purchased from AT&T before Jan. 26.
I purchased my unlock code here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Unlock-Code...585?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3380245811 before it was illegal.
Worked perfectly.
Thanks for all the info,yeah he bought it last year so i think im exempt from the new law"hopefully" thanks for the links also!!!
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Ok i got my simunlock code what specific root ,super cid, s-off,and custom recovery install??which tool should i use i have 2.20 and i want to be able to flash entire rom without having to flash kernel seprate thanks!!!
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I have a question (might be stupid). I bought my HOX factory unlocked, or so it said the person I bought it from, but it came with the at&t brand, is there a chance that the phone would lock itself if I root it, do an s-off, etc?
By the way, the phone was actually unlocked, though I don't know if he purchased a code or bought it factory unlocked.
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angramenyu said:
I have a question (might be stupid). I bought my HOX factory unlocked, or so it said the person I bought it from, but it came with the at&t brand, is there a chance that the phone would lock itself if I root it, do an s-off, etc?
By the way, the phone was actually unlocked, though I don't know if he purchased a code or bought it factory unlocked.
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The only way it will lock it self is if you or him reports it as stolen or lost
angramenyu said:
I have a question (might be stupid). I bought my HOX factory unlocked, or so it said the person I bought it from, but it came with the at&t brand, is there a chance that the phone would lock itself if I root it, do an s-off, etc?
By the way, the phone was actually unlocked, though I don't know if he purchased a code or bought it factory unlocked.
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Either way, SIM unlock will survive bootloader unlock and S-Off.
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jwhood said:
Ok i got my simunlock code what specific root ,super cid, s-off,and custom recovery install??which tool should i use i have 2.20 and i want to be able to flash entire rom without having to flash kernel seprate thanks!!!
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Everything you need is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671237
Its one of the stickied top 3 posts in the Development forum. Frustrating that people keep ignoring it, and searching around pointlessly.
I have spent hours on here reading and looking.. Everything seems to be outdated or questionable. I'm sorry if this is something I should of been able to find. I've looked.. Just send me to a link if you need to.
Questions:
If I root the phone will it be carrier unlocked?
If not.. What do I need to do to get it carrier unlocked?
What I've already done.
Unlocked the boot loader with HTCDEV.
HTC seems to be more so complicated than most. Sorry.
Neither rooting nor unlocking the bootloader will unlock the SIM card. That needs to be done separately. I've never used it, but I think AAHK2 does unlock the SIM.
Unlock With Desire HD ruu?
bananagranola said:
Neither rooting nor unlocking the bootloader will unlock the SIM card. That needs to be done separately. I've never used it, but I think AAHK2 does unlock the SIM.
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My buddy kirn had a inspire 4g he stated he found an unlock method that although was rather intensive worked 100% it involved flashing a htc desire hd stock unbranded ruu WARNING I dot have details and flashing a ruu not intended for your device CAN BRICK IT
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Hello all,
I'm new to the m8 and Verizon, but not rooting and s-off. I own a Sprint m7 that is rooted and s-off running numerous custom ROMs and I'm wondering is there a big difference between the two? Let me explain why I ask. Where I'm from there isn't a Verizon or Sprint so I don't deal with the bloat and special doodads carrier branded devices impose, I just root and remove unwanted junk. With this new m8 it seems more complicated to me about setting up if I install a custom ROM. I didn't have to worry about new ROMs on the m7 besides permanently bypassing HFA and other bloat, restored my titanium backup and went from there.
Are there any special things I have to do, like activation from initial setup or will it be like my m7, where I didn't need to worry since my carriers info was programmed into the and it stuck without reprogramming carrier settings?
Will I have to call Verizon and blow my cover of being rooted and s-off, and why does Verizon have control over unlocking boot loader?
Thank for your time, I'm pretty sure I'll have more questions later.
v1ral said:
Hello all,
I'm new to the m8 and Verizon, but not rooting and s-off. I own a Sprint m7 that is rooted and s-off running numerous custom ROMs and I'm wondering is there a big difference between the two? Let me explain why I ask. Where I'm from there isn't a Verizon or Sprint so I don't deal with the bloat and special doodads carrier branded devices impose, I just root and remove unwanted junk. With this new m8 it seems more complicated to me about setting up if I install a custom ROM. I didn't have to worry about new ROMs on the m7 besides permanently bypassing HFA and other bloat, restored my titanium backup and went from there.
Are there any special things I have to do, like activation from initial setup or will it be like my m7, where I didn't need to worry since my carriers info was programmed into the and it stuck without reprogramming carrier settings?
Will I have to call Verizon and blow my cover of being rooted and s-off, and why does Verizon have control over unlocking boot loader?
Thank for your time, I'm pretty sure I'll have more questions later.
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Try an run the sunshine app for s-off. I have never had any carrier issues on Vzw from doing s-off...I did when on sprint.