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Guys,
I just rebooted the phone for the first time since I got it and noticed this:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/85281685/IMAG0052.jpg
Does this mean my bootloader came unlocked from the factory?
Thanks,
Y2J
y2jdmbfan said:
Guys,
I just rebooted the phone for the first time since I got it and noticed this:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/85281685/IMAG0052.jpg
Does this mean my bootloader came unlocked from the factory?
Thanks,
Y2J
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Bumping this up... IIRC this came up before not sure if was properly looked into.
I wouldn't flash anything until someone who knows more than me can explain what exactly this means and if it will help the effort to get an image of your phone.
You should get a dev to dump the system files
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This has been found before. Don't think there was anything different.
Ive gotten this from either disabling an app or custom recovery mishap somehow i believe, not sure which. Had to restore to stock and reroot to remove custom status.
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Funny thing is, I haven't done anything custom to the phone at all. Just signed into my Gmail account and downloaded app updates from the Play Store.
y2jdmbfan said:
Funny thing is, I haven't done anything custom to the phone at all. Just signed into my Gmail account and downloaded app updates from the Play Store.
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You're not running a root injected ROM or anything?
That would be somewhat interesting if you're getting this from a completely stock SGS3, but it's still not indicative of an unlocked bootloader.
I too have this icon, but that seems to be because I used Titanium Backup with root to freeze some system apps that were otherwise unfreezable.
Someone had the same thing over the weekend, stock out of box, booted up with custom boot image. he hadn't done anything to it either. proved not to be useful.
This is something that's already been discussed.
My S3 has the same behavior, and several others have reported it as well, but none of these bootloaders are unlocked.
Wow, I did try a search, and maybe if there was a separate Verizon gsiii thread it would have been easier to find it...
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VVander1 said:
Apparently you didn't watch the video when you joined... Much of it is dedicated to searching before making a thread about something already discussed.
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in his defense, there are 12 different GS3 forums and none of them are carrier-separated for non-development.
VVander1 said:
Apparently you didn't watch the video when you joined... Much of it is dedicated to searching before making a thread about something already discussed.
My S3 has the same behavior, and several others have reported it as well. None of these bootloaders are unlocked.
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What a ****
firsttimer44 said:
What a ****
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Didn't mean to sound like a jerk, but I see how people read it that way. Edited.
I'm trying to update my HOX and for some reason it won't happen. My phone downloads the latest OTA (4.0.4?), the phone restarts, goes to the install screen, the progress bar gets a quarter of the way, then a phone with a red triangle pops up. I have no idea what's happening. The phone will eventually restart again, and a pop up will show up and say, "update unsuccessful, please try again later."
Can someone please shed some knowledge. I'm pretty sure this phone isn't rooted or anything. Android is pretty new to me, coming from iOS after 5 years.
It's helping you from making a mistake.
If you accept the ota, then it's lights out for you if you want to unlock or root. Search a little bit, there's a thread with a pre-rooted 2.20 update on here. I'd recommend that. Good luck!
PS: My phone did the same exact thing. I was rooted, which I undid temporarily using Voodoo Rootkeeper, and also I had uninstalled some system bloatware using Titanium Backup. That was enough to cause the ota to fail. Thankfully.
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Not sure what the problem is but if your dead set on taking the update and losing the ability to root or unlock in the near future the ruu is availible in the dev section or you can download it direct from HTC dev. I would highly recommend you do a little more reading before taking the plunge
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Thanks guys. I'll do a little more reading I guess. I'm not that concerned about rooting. Just want this phone updating and to figure why this is happening.
PsstGreek said:
Thanks guys. I'll do a little more reading I guess. I'm not that concerned about rooting. Just want this phone updating and to figure why this is happening.
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If you don't want to root, xda is not for you
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PsstGreek said:
Thanks guys. I'll do a little more reading I guess. I'm not that concerned about rooting. Just want this phone updating and to figure why this is happening.
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Hold your tongue before the angry mob of pitchfork-weilding purists descend on you for not wanting to root! LOL
If you're new, I guess it makes sense, but there is a lot you can do with root, pretty basic stuff, that you can't without it. Like fixing the linkify issue and unlock the tethering app, and the built in tools like flashlight and the FM tuner.
So let the ota fail all it wants while you do some homework. Then call the shot. Good luck.
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The Android gods are trying to give you a second chance at rooting. Consider yourself lucky.
Titanium backup your apps+data, factory reset. Anyone else think of anything different?
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atticusmas said:
If you don't want to root, xda is not for you
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If he doesn't want to root, he can read and be better informed. GG.
PsstGreek said:
Thanks guys. I'll do a little more reading I guess. I'm not that concerned about rooting. Just want this phone updating and to figure why this is happening.
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Blasphemer!
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PsstGreek said:
Thanks guys. I'll do a little more reading I guess. I'm not that concerned about rooting. Just want this phone updating and to figure why this is happening.
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i would root the phone just to remove the bloatware, AT&T installs alot of it and some your can uninstall with titanium backup some youll want to freeze to make sure it doesnt F your system up. so much crap installed out of the box. Cleanrom is good, and i have used the prerooted 2.20 update as well both are good, im currently back to cleanrom, runs stable and i dont have to go crazy freezing and removing bloat
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Titanium backup your apps+data, factory reset. Anyone else think of anything different?
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That would be pretty tough I'd he is not rooted.
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Rooting is growing on me. Pretty much like jailbreaking an iDevice?
Anyway, I upgraded my HOX using the computer RUU program from HTC's site. Can the phone still be rooted? I read something about a One-Click Root. Can someone point me in the right direction as I continue gathering knowledge
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Can the One X be downgraded back to previous firmwares? I'm on 2.20 now, from reading, it doesn't look like there's a root.
Rooting is growing on me. Pretty much like jailbreaking an iDevice?
Anyway, I upgraded my HOX using the computer RUU program from HTC's site. Can the phone still be rooted? I read something about a One-Click Root. Can someone point me in the right direction as I continue gathering knowledge
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Can the One X be downgraded back to previous firmwares? I'm on 2.20 now, from reading, it doesn't look like there's a root.
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There is currently no root exploit for the 2.20 update and because there was also a new hboot in that update downgrades are not possible either
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E.Cadro said:
There is currently no root exploit for the 2.20 update and because there was also a new hboot in that update downgrades are not possible either
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Ah, okay. Typical rookie mistake and upgrading. Guess, I'll be waiting for one then. With rooting are there any ETA's on when one will be out, or the developers keep it hush-hush like iOS guys?
I really do want to take this AT&T crap off my phone but I shall wait
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Ah, okay. Typical rookie mistake and upgrading. Guess, I'll be waiting for one then. With rooting are there any ETA's on when one will be out, or the developers keep it hush-hush like iOS guys?
I really do want to take this AT&T crap off my phone but I shall wait
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No eta most of the work on any root exploit is usually done behind the scenes more because of the fact that some previous exploits were security holes so not revealing till it is verified as working prevents att or HTC to block or patch it.
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So, I'll admit that this is my first android phone and I'll admit that I didn't take a bunch of time to learn anything about what I needed to do before rooting and unlocking and flashing and everything else.
My problem is, I've unlocked my bootloader just fine and I rooted my phone just fine. The problem came when I found Android Revolution HD, from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1562603, and wanted it. I didn't understand how to flash a new ROM or anything, but I went ahead and tried. I flashed several different boot images and recoveries so I don't even know where to begin. I flashed recovery-clockwork-5.8.4.0-endeavoru and tried to use the boot.img from the link I posted. Now I can't boot into recovery or restart my phone or even do a factory reset. I'm afraid that I messed everything up to the point where I need a new phone or something. I know I should have spent more time with this before diving into it, I was just excited. Is there anything I can do? I'm sorry if my problem is vague..
zoidfarb said:
So, I'll admit that this is my first android phone and I'll admit that I didn't take a bunch of time to learn anything about what I needed to do before rooting and unlocking and flashing and everything else.
My problem is, I've unlocked my bootloader just fine and I rooted my phone just fine. The problem came when I found Android Revolution HD, from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1562603, and wanted it. I didn't understand how to flash a new ROM or anything, but I went ahead and tried. I flashed several different boot images and recoveries so I don't even know where to begin. I flashed recovery-clockwork-5.8.4.0-endeavoru and tried to use the boot.img from the link I posted. Now I can't boot into recovery or restart my phone or even do a factory reset. I'm afraid that I messed everything up to the point where I need a new phone or something. I know I should have spent more time with this before diving into it, I was just excited. Is there anything I can do? I'm sorry if my problem is vague..
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first of all, you flashed a ROM and recovery not meant for your phone. Our One X is a snapdragon based phone codenamed evita.
can you get to boot loader anymore?
if so relock it
then install the factory RUU that matches the version you had before, probably 1.85
then spend about 2 or 3 weeks reading the threads in OUR development section before you unlock the bootloader and flash anything else.
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first of all, you flashed a ROM and recovery not meant for your phone. Our One X is a snapdragon based phone codenamed evita.
can you get to boot loader anymore?
if so relock it
then install the factory RUU that matches the version you had before, probably 1.85
then spend about 2 or 3 weeks reading the threads in OUR development section before you unlock the bootloader and flash anything else.
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Ugh, I am so sorry and embarrassed. I plan on spending a lot more time with this once I get my phone back to working..
I relocked my boot loader just fine. I'm not sure where to find the RUU. I was on 1.85, yeah. I really really appreciate your help..
here you go http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1670238
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here you go http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1670238
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Thank you so much. Like I said, I really appreciate it. Weird question I guess but, where would you recommend I do some reading? You mentioned reading the threads in our section.
Our development section
My friend, might I add you are very, very lucky you don't have a flagship phone that only gives you a reflection lol. A lot of others have rendered their device useless by flashing international ROMs and mods.... I suggest you subscribe to this forum, and ONLY stay in this forum! Make sure you take this as a valuable lesson!
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Good job on keeping your cool gunnyman lol
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OP Got lucky.
beaups said:
OP Got lucky.
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indeed. Flashing a recovery AND a ROM. He's lucky his Bootloader didn't get overwritten
gunnyman said:
indeed. Flashing a recovery AND a ROM. He's lucky his Bootloader didn't get overwritten
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This mistake is very easy to make for someone who just bought a phone. I know that the credo at XDA is rtfm but the mods of the respective forums really ought to make the effort to make the distinction more obvious.
HTC and AT&T should have done that.
Seems pretty self explanatory to me.
When you arrive at the forum via Google it's easy to miss
gunnyman said:
When you arrive at the forum via Google it's easy to miss
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Ahh, you are correct. Been on here so long haven't had to actually search for XDA on google.
One problem is when you search xda one XL in Google, the first link is actually the correct forum.... however right under that it lists:
HTC one x Q & A
HTC one x Themes and apps..
Etc etc...
↑↑↑↑↑↑—— if you click on those options it goes to the International threads.. once your in its very easy to go on not noticing your in international waters. Ive caught myself in wrong forums more than once when xda app acts up and I use a browser....
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GroovyGeek said:
This mistake is very easy to make for someone who just bought a phone.
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I know I made the same mistake in my first ROM flashing experience. And I even knew that ROMs for the International One X were incompatible! I just had no idea what "endeavoru" meant.
Since then, I've been keeping track of many HTC One X terms, which I highly recommend the original poster take a peek at.
HTC One XL Terminology Glossary
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1784459
Revolution HD seems to be a popular ROM for the International One X. Maybe they should explicitly note in the OP that it will likely brick an AT&T One X if flashed (if they don't already!)
This may also be a good thread to take a look at (if you don't feel bad enough already!)
[PSA] FOR THE LOVE OF GOD Please Stop Flashing International One X ROMS On This Phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1813839
So i accidentally pressed power and volume button at the same time And now i am looking at a screen with android with its stomach open and at the top says START.how to get out of this?i accidentally pressed them-.-help.
Hold down the power button until it reboots
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You're in fastboot. Just press the power button to reboot the phone or use the volume buttons to select a different option.
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Hold down the power button until it reboots
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you sure?and is this the bootloader?
ok thanks i am out of the stupid fastboot.
00MATRIX00 said:
ok thanks i am out of the stupid fastboot.
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Fastboot isn't stupid. Some day you'll be glad to know how to get to it.
00MATRIX00 said:
ok thanks i am out of the stupid fastboot.
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Lol if ONLY you knew the truth behind that awesome fastboot
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jd1639 said:
Fastboot isn't stupid. Some day you'll be glad to know how to get to it.
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CellPhish said:
Lol if ONLY you knew the truth behind that awesome fastboot
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You do know some people don't give a crap about unlocking/rooting a phone? I've actually relocked and gone back to 100% stock as I have no need to be unlocked any more
EddyOS said:
You do know some people don't give a crap about unlocking/rooting a phone? I've actually relocked and gone back to 100% stock as I have no need to be unlocked any more
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Yep, and that's fine but there could be a day when something goes wrong where that bootloader could come in handy. Always good to know your phone, especially if you're in a development forum.
EddyOS said:
You do know some people don't give a crap about unlocking/rooting a phone? I've actually relocked and gone back to 100% stock as I have no need to be unlocked any more
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You do know going on fastboot does not only help with unlocking/rooting a phone right? We're just saying that the OP is just glad he knew about fastboot and the potential it can do if something goes horribly wrong with his phone.
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jd1639 said:
Yep, and that's fine but there could be a day when something goes wrong where that bootloader could come in handy. Always good to know your phone, especially if you're in a development forum.
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True, but Q&A isn't the development forum
Remember, this whole site is full of n00bs and those just wanting to use their phone - Devs are probably now in the minority!
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True, but Q&A isn't the development forum
Remember, this whole site is full of n00bs and those just wanting to use their phone - Devs are probably now in the minority!
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Xda is a development forum
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Xda is a development forum
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We're splitting hairs now, you know what I mean. End of the day, there are some people who come here for advice - not for modifying their device - and have no need to know what fastboot is as they will never want to unlock their device
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We're splitting hairs now, you know what I mean. End of the day, there are some people who come here for advice - not for modifying their device - and have no need to know what fastboot is as they will never want to unlock their device
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+ 1, XDA is also a knowledge database for everyone to enjoy wether they`re rooted or not. We`re all users ultimately
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Fastboot isn't stupid. Some day you'll be glad to know how to get to it.
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But it did gave me a mini heart attack.I was like "waaatttt" and as for rooting:its really hard for beginners!.n5 is my first android,previous phone was iPhone 5.Jailbreaking the iPhone was so easy compared to all technical stuff that comes with rooting. Anyway my friend is rooting my n5 for me yesterday.i will watch him to do it(this sounded wrong)
Dev will always be in minority,its obvious.and as for xda developers the name does suggest it for developers and wires and 2+2=5 stuff and whatnot.but yeah the site is filled noobs and newbies.but those devs rocks!
If you want to know what this site is about, just look at the bottom-left of any page.
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If you want to know what this site is about, just look at the bottom-left of any page.
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Let's name it xdanoobs since now we noobs are in majority.
00MATRIX00 said:
Let's name it xdanoobs since now we noobs are in majority.
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Yeah and we`d all post questions that no one would be able to answer cause reading and searching would be forbidden on XDA
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You do know some people don't give a crap about unlocking/rooting a phone? I've actually relocked and gone back to 100% stock as I have no need to be unlocked any more
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Well maybe those people would find a forum like Android Central better suited to their needs. As previously stated, XDA is a development forum, not a general Android support forum. If they aren't planning on rooting, then XDA really isn't for them.
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These are tips for all those who don't know it and who are new to the android world.
Before downgrading or flashing anything, do these things -
1) ENABLE USB DEBUGGING OPTION
2) ENABLE OEM UNLOCK OPTION
3) SEARCH THE FORUM THOROUGHLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY FLASHING
4) READ THE ORIGINAL POST BEFORE POSTING YOUR QUESTIONS DIRECTLY IN THE THREAD
THANK YOU ALL.
If anyone has more tips, I will add them.
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Great post. It should be stickied so it's at the top.
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Tim3tripp3r said:
Great post. It should be stickied so it's at the top.
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Hope the moderators stick it to top. ☺
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Totally agree, never start to do things without reading thoroughly first. Especially if it is your first Android phone. It's a bit easier if you already had Android phone before as many things are similar when comes the time to install custom recovery and flash new roms. I once hard-bricked a ****ty Samsung Galaxy Ace. It wasn't a big loss since it was just an old slow ugly Gingerbread phone but I was extra careful when I started modding the Moto X Play since it's a good middle range phone.
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Isn't this common sense
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If that would have been a common sense then there wouldn't be so many persons with locked bootloader problems and all that. ☺
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Do you need to get an unlock code from Motorola? There's something about that when you want to unlock the bootloader and whatnot, isn't there?
I haven't attempted to unlock and root mine yet, but I may do in future.
Chaotic-Entropy said:
Do you need to get an unlock code from Motorola?
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Yes, you need to.
xQrzy said:
Yes, you need to.
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One for the tip list?
Chaotic-Entropy said:
One for the tip list?
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Nope, it's already in bootloader unlock instructions.