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How do I prepare my phone for roms?

I need to root, unlock, and install CWM right? How exactly do I do this? I tried to locate a how to without any luck.

The dev section is filled with all the info you need to know.
Also, not trying to be a **** but saying you searched when it is obvious that you didn't will get you nowhere.

OK I've read some more and had a couple more questions...
I noticed that the roms I've looked at don't require an unlocked phone. What's the point of unlocking the phone then? Can I just root and install CWM?
Some roms say "needs the 1.85 base." What does this mean and how do I get it before flashing a rom?
Thanks!

johnl199 said:
OK I've read some more and had a couple more questions...
I noticed that the roms I've looked at don't require an unlocked phone. What's the point of unlocking the phone then? Can I just root and install CWM?
Some roms say "needs the 1.85 base." What does this mean and how do I get it before flashing a rom?
Thanks!
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Some of the roms, prior to the unlock discovery, were executable as an RUU. All the updated versions require recovery which you need the bootloader unlocked to get in to. It's a painless process and there's even a 1-Click script method for those who dont want to take chances.

Will I be able to get the phone back to COMPLETELY stock should I decide to sell it in the future?

From what I know it will say relocked or tampered but maybe I'm wrong
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium

After unlocking your phone, there will be no way to get back to 100% stock unless we can get S-OFF (which hopefully may be in the near future due to a few devices already being S-OFF).
However, you can root your device and not unlock it (1.82 and prior as of now) and still be able to revert to 100% stock as if it came right out of the box.
Most of the ROMs currently do not require an unlocked bootloader.
However, this will definitely change as we begin to see custom kernels (hopefully soon with the release of the source by HTC Dev) and more complex ROMs (such as those based on AOSP, such as CM9 and AOKP).
So in short, you can still use most of the ROMs in the dev section. Just be aware however that if you do not unlock then you cannot install CWM (limiting the number of ROM options) and also if you update past 1.82.502.3 then you cannot root (at this time, other root exploits are being explored).

Is unlocking your bootloader the same as carrier unlocking your phone?
Does this mean that say, AT&T phones could be used on Tmobile?

lamenramen said:
Is unlocking your bootloader the same as carrier unlocking your phone?
Does this mean that say, AT&T phones could be used on Tmobile?
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Nope. You are thinking of SIM unlock.
Bootloader unlock lets you load custom ROMs and change recovery, that's all.

Help Returning One S to Stock

Im sending my phone back in for repairs/exchange, i have unlocked bootloader which i know i can relock with the AIO tool, but how do i unroot and flash stock rom,stock recovery?

RUU you seek. Friend is Search.
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mak213 said:
Im sending my phone back in for repairs/exchange, i have unlocked bootloader which i know i can relock with the AIO tool, but how do i unroot and flash stock rom,stock recovery?
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Hi Try this thread.http://www.htconeforum.com/forum/ht...e-your-htc-one-s-back-100-stock-relocked.html It should have many answers.
If you will have some questions, just ask. I did go back to stock myself about a week ago and it went just fine. Not many steps. I just deleted super user(SU), flashed the stock recovery(all in one toolkit) has that option and lastly, locked the bootloader. So so the thread above will direct you to RUU file, choose the one from your company. There is an example of T-Mobile USA version, but you will be able to get the one that you need.

Charkatak said:
Hi Try this thread.http://www.htconeforum.com/forum/ht...e-your-htc-one-s-back-100-stock-relocked.html It should have many answers.
If you will have some questions, just ask. I did go back to stock myself about a week ago and it went just fine. Not many steps. I just deleted super user(SU), flashed the stock recovery(all in one toolkit) has that option and lastly, locked the bootloader. So so the thread above will direct you to RUU file, choose the one from your company. There is an example of T-Mobile USA version, but you will be able to get the one that you need.
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thank you for the kind help appreciate it!

[Q] Newbie again

Hi guys
I am new and never flash firmware on HTC before.
I have go HTC one XL from hongkong unlocked with JB (just recently got the official download) but not happy with the data connection speed and it is very slow for some reason. ICS was better than the Hongkong official JB release unfortunately.
Since I am in Australia I want to flash my firmware with the stock rooted Telstra [ROM] 01/01/13 Stock rooted odexed JB Telstra_WWE_3.17.841.2.
Can some one pls point me to the right direction - I am not sure where to start (previously I own SG2 and flashed firmware no issues).
I am aware that there are more options on how to flash in HTC I am abit worried that I might follow the incorrect steps
Thank you

Unfortunately, some changes were deployed in the official JB update which causes the touch screen to not function if you try changing to any ROM that is not also Sense JB. So currently, if you flash an ICS ROM, the touch screen will not work.
Devs may be working on this. But its more likely that it won't be solved until we have kernel source for JB. Until the issue is fixed, you are stuck with Sense JB ROMs.
If you still want to be able to flash custom ROMs, the proper sequence is:
- Unlock bootloader at HTCDev.com
- Install TWRP recovery
- Download custom ROM, and copy to phone's SD
- Flash ROM in TWRP
- Flash boot.img using fastboot
You can start reading here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671237

redpoint73 said:
Unfortunately, some changes were deployed in the official JB update which causes the touch screen to not function if you try changing to any ROM that is not also Sense JB. So currently, if you flash an ICS ROM, the touch screen will not work.
Devs may be working on this. But its more likely that it won't be solved until we have kernel source for JB. Until the issue is fixed, you are stuck with Sense JB ROMs.
If you still want to be able to flash custom ROMs, the proper sequence is:
- Unlock bootloader at HTCDev.com
- Install TWRP recovery
- Download custom ROM, and copy to phone's SD
- Flash ROM in TWRP
- Flash boot.img using fastboot
You can start reading here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671237
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Cheers for the reply.
Yes i still want to flash the telstra jb available hoping that performance is going to be abit better.
Do I still have to unlock my bootloader? Eventoughmy phone is unlocked? Sorry for the basic questions. I will have a read on the link as well. Thanks guys
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Hi guys
Been trying to read the suggested link. I am seriously confused.
Do I need to unlock my bootloader?
Is the any tutorial for complete newbie?
Thanks guys
Sent from my HTC One XL using Tapatalk 2

ardabelati said:
Hi guys
Been trying to read the suggested link. I am seriously confused.
Do I need to unlock my bootloader?
Is the any tutorial for complete newbie?
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You need to read until it makes sense as a complete newbie will just end up bricking the phone.
You do need to unlock the bootloader. Your phone may be "unlocked" in relation to allowing any SIM from any provider, but that is 100% unrelated to unlocking the bootloader.
The Telstra 3.17 is unlikely to make any difference to the Hong Kong based 3.17. They are almost identical except for the few Telstra apps included.
Have you checked that your APN is set to telstra.wap so that LTE will function? The Hong Kong phones ship with incorrect settings for Telstra.
You could refer to this link for help, but ignore it's advise to set telstra.internet as that is incorrect(it is only for 4g modems, not phones) and will prevent some Telstra apps from working correctly:
https://support.mobicity.com.au/ent...up-the-htc-one-xl-on-telstra-s-4g-lte-network
Also you should check Telstras coverage as LTE is only available in limited areas.
http://www.telstra.com.au/mobile-phones/coverage-networks/our-coverage/mobile-broadband/
Beyond these suggestions you should take up your speed issues with Telstra.

ardabelati said:
Do I need to unlock my bootloader?
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I already answered this in post #2 above. Don't know why you are asking the same question again.
Twisteddx beat me to answering your other questions, and I agree with all he said.
You're confusing unlocking the SIM versus unlocking the bootloader. SIM unlocked just means you can use SIMs for any carrier. Bootloader unlock removed write protection for certain partitions of the memory, allowing you to install custom recovery, custom ROMs, etc. SIM unlock and BL unlock are not related in any way.
I'm not a huge fan of simple tutorials. They invite you to try mods with a minimum of knowledge, which is really the opposite of what you should do. Read up, and learn as much as you can, as twisted mentioned, you will be performing things that can cause permanent damage to the phone if not done completely properly. You need to have a deep understanding of what you are doing before you start. Even if you follow the steps to the letter, things all-to-often go awry. And being armed with as much knowledge as possible is the best way to prepare for such events.
The amount of information can be daunting, for sure. But once you become more familiar with the terms and basic concepts, you will probably see its actually not that complicated. Maybe start with some of the "Misc Guides" at the bottom of the 1st post of my Index thread, such as the Terminology glossary. Look at other posts by similar users in Q&A, and go from there.

[Q] How do you relock bootloader?

Hi guys wanting to update my rooted nvidia shield to version 82, i used the Ramshield v1.1 method to return to stock recovery and rom, however the bootloader still states that it is unlocked.
Now updates all work fine and there are no problems however its just personally bugging me how i change this back to locked.
I've googled, looked all over xda and other forums (Not in any great detail so no shouting at me if I've missed it )
Any help on the matter is appreciated.

blonqe said:
Hi guys wanting to update my rooted nvidia shield to version 82, i used the Ramshield v1.1 method to return to stock recovery and rom, however the bootloader still states that it is unlocked.
Now updates all work fine and there are no problems however its just personally bugging me how i change this back to locked.
I've googled, looked all over xda and other forums (Not in any great detail so no shouting at me if I've missed it )
Any help on the matter is appreciated.
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Fastboot oem lock if you have the proper stuff installed or you can use my shield setup if you want. However it serves absolutely no purpose, it does not reset the warranty flag.

Pixel, go back to stock

Hi all
I unlocked my bootloader the other day and proceeded to root my device and have a play around. But since then I ve wanted to return to stock firmware and perhaps relock my bootloader.
Could someone kindly list the steps need to revert back to how the phone arrived in the box?
Many thanks in advance

Someone may need to confirm but the easiest way to do that would be download the latest stock firm ware and use the flash-all script. Then re lock the bootloader.

Yah those are the steps. Google "pixel factory images" and follow all directions.
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Flash all script never seems to work, I always have to do it manually

C1S12OB said:
Hi all
I unlocked my bootloader the other day and proceeded to root my device and have a play around. But since then I ve wanted to return to stock firmware and perhaps relock my bootloader.
Could someone kindly list the steps need to revert back to how the phone arrived in the box?
Many thanks in advance
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Do you have a Verizon model?? If so don't lock the bootloader