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My brother recently got an HTC one x and I wanted to unlock his bootloader, root it and install a custom Rom for him bit am a little insure of the proper steps. I have a one s and am very familiar with abd and using twrp. A one click would be great.
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Fredfly said:
My brother recently got an HTC one x and I wanted to unlock his bootloader, root it and install a custom Rom for him bit am a little insure of the proper steps. I have a one s and am very familiar with abd and using twrp. A one click would be great.
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Well I got up today proud of myself for having made the decision to go ahead and root my AT&T HOX.
I have a 32 gig 10 inch Toshiba Thrive that is rooted running ICS. Then I discover there are several HOX models....and several firmwares.With sweaty palms I swiped one finger down and shaking almost too much to hit ABOUT scrolled on to the bitter truth of 2.20.502.7...
This phone cannot be rooted.
Now I must try to gather myself and use the technique I am lacking the most in.... Patience.
So Fredfly, I'm sure someone here can tell you better than I but as far as I can judge if your bro's firmware is like or higher than mine just take a number and have a seat.
JP
I'm in the same boat Jonathan... just got mine this week and it's 2.2. Does anyone know if there is anyone working on rooting 2.2?
911jason said:
I'm in the same boat Jonathan... just got mine this week and it's 2.2. Does anyone know if there is anyone working on rooting 2.2?
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People are working on it but that doesn't mean it will ever be cracked. We can only hope.
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Gingerbrake worked on an LG optimus v running 2.2.1 and 2.2.2
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Fredfly said:
My brother recently got an HTC one x and I wanted to unlock his bootloader, root it and install a custom Rom for him bit am a little insure of the proper steps. I have a one s and am very familiar with abd and using twrp. A one click would be great.
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What version of the HOX do you have? The AT&T version? If the firmware is below 2.20, then you have a plethora of methods you can use if you simply look in the dev section. If you're so inclined, you can use the guide that I wrote for the Telus version in my signature. The attached software should work for the AT&T as well as the Telus and Rogers versions as well.
If you got your one X from Rogers then you're fine. First go to htcdev.com to unlock the bootloader. Then flash TWRP recovery (evita version) . Then put the zip file for a custom rom into the sdcard, boot into TWRP recovery, and install it. Then do a factory reset from TWRP and reboot. As a first rom to try, I recommend CleanROM or VIPER XL.
Hey guys thanks for the advice. I looked at HTC dev and its exactly the same as the one s. I checked my brother's firmware this weekend and its 1.8... I will attempt to root and unlock this weekend. Also thanks for the Rom recommendations. I will probably put viper on his phone as I am familiar with the venom team and know they do great work.
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Jonathanpeyton said:
So Fredfly, I'm sure someone here can tell you better than I but as far as I can judge if your bro's firmware is like or higher than mine just take a number and have a seat.
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Its not firmware 2.20 and above. Its only firmware 2.20 that is unrootable (at this time). Its all about AT&T. Every other carrier is allowing the bootloader to be unlocked via HTCDev.com.
There have been a few version numbers higher than 2.20 (2.23, 2.29, 2.33). AFAIK, they can all be bootloader unlocked.
Hey what's up guys this is my first time posting in thus forum.. I'm not new to HTC devices, not new to flashing ROMs and what not.. I have a cousin that recently got dooped on a crappy trade, and now she's using an Inspire 4g. I've searched you guys threads, its hard to tell what's what, but I have a phone that's having a random reboot about every 7 minutes or so. So of course I factory reset from boot loader, it is s-on with 2.00.0030 hboot. Its running android 2.3.5 with software 3.20.502.52 71ord.
Can anyone point me to the most recently updated RUU for this software, or point me to a recently updated root method? I see you guys have s-off.. That would be sick also lol.. Any help is MUCH appreciated.
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InflatedTitan said:
Hey what's up guys this is my first time posting in thus forum.. I'm not new to HTC devices, not new to flashing ROMs and what not.. I have a cousin that recently got dooped on a crappy trade, and now she's using an Inspire 4g. I've searched you guys threads, its hard to tell what's what, but I have a phone that's having a random reboot about every 7 minutes or so. So of course I factory reset from boot loader, it is s-on with 2.00.0030 hboot. Its running android 2.3.5 with software 3.20.502.52 71ord.
Can anyone point me to the most recently updated RUU for this software, or point me to a recently updated root method? I see you guys have s-off.. That would be sick also lol.. Any help is MUCH appreciated.
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That Is the latest att update. To root that device, there's only one tool: The advanced ace hack kit..find it here:
Ñhttp://tau.shadowchild.nl
K I had already downloaded that.. I've read a whole bunch on that hack and I don't want to be stranded with a bricked device that isn't mine. Just looking to root, unlock, install recovery and flash some aosp goodness.. I'm no stranger to fastboot
Or would you have any ideas for my random reboots? I'm noticing a pattern of it rebooting when it sleeps.. Maybe 2 minutes after its locked
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So I've tried a few things, can't get it to recognize. Keep getting this
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Sooo I'm getting this now ..... Over and over.. Don't see that I'm doing something wrong... Its pretty straight forward
(Trying to downgrade first)
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InflatedTitan said:
Sooo I'm getting this now ..... Over and over.. Don't see that I'm doing something wrong... Its pretty straight forward
(Trying to downgrade first)
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Have You flashed the insecure boot imege from the site first? If You did, Check that in the hack kit folder You have the zergrush file in the tools>bin folder. If it Is not there, then disable the anti virus And re download the hack kit agAin
Thank for reply but I'm confused.. how am I able to flash something with bootloader locked and no root? I don't remember seeing that in the effin manual lol. I'll do some more research and give it another go. I read it's more successful with abuntu so ill try it when I boot it up
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Thank for reply but I'm confused.. how am I able to flash something with bootloader locked and no root? I don't remember seeing that in the effin manual lol. I'll do some more research and give it another go. I read it's more successful with abuntu so ill try it when I boot it up
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That is not in the manual but in the Hack Kit site....unlock the bootloader, flash the insecure boot image, relock and then run the Hack kit..that is here:
http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/?cat=6
if you need further help, just let me know and I can lend you a hand over teamviewer.
Just search in the forum...check out all the FAQs
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Just search in the forum...check out all the FAQs
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Yeah, very helpful post bro.....what FAQs, from where? the hack kit is not longer hosted here, so....maybe you should read a bit more before answering...:good:
Yea when I get home I'll unlock and try to flash that. I I read in another thread there was success with that method. working with a new device is tough when a few things aren't really supported lol. I'll report back this afternoon, but thank you for your time and patience.. I bad thing is if we need team viewer you'll have to teach me that also haha.. my wife won't let me use her laptop with phone stuff, so I'm using an old desktop with Windows XP professional lol
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Looks like you can't unlock the bootloader through HTC Dev on the VZW M8 Just got mine and tried and get the dreaded Error 160 MID Not Allowed.
Ohhhhh, that is garbage
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Good ol Verizon locking their phones down again
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bloodiedwraith said:
Looks like you can't unlock the bootloader through HTC Dev on the VZW M8 Just got mine and tried and get the dreaded Error 160 MID Not Allowed.
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IM sure someone will find way!
Why don't you try firewater s-off to see if the exploit still works? Please report back with your findings.
eidt: devs have said it could brick device, would not recommend doing it.
Thread Moved over to the Verizon M8 forum as it makes more sense to be here than the International forum
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bloodiedwraith said:
Looks like you can't unlock the bootloader through HTC Dev on the VZW M8 Just got mine and tried and get the dreaded Error 160 MID Not Allowed.
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Just Tried. Can't Believe big red would do this to us. Time to dig out that ice cream and just wait till either community cracks it or htc actually lets us through.
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Can't Believe big red would do this to us.
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REALLY? This was the most predictable thing that Verizon could of done. Besides scribbling on the home power button and etching on the back,
"Dear consumers, we don't care..."
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Verizon Rage.... |
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Not sure why anyone is suprised. Those of us with the M7 knew this month's ago. For the first day after the M7 was released you could use HTC DEV unlock then VZ made HTC lock that down for the M7.
I too hoped maybe VZ had not gotten to HTC yet for the M8 so I tried but no luck. Will need to wait for rumrunner or firewater to be updated to support the M8. It may take a while....
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Not sure why anyone is suprised. Those of us with the M7 knew this month's ago. For the first day after the M7 was released you could use HTC DEV unlock then VZ made HTC lock that down for the M7.
I too hoped maybe VZ had not gotten to HTC yet for the M8 so I tried but no luck. Will need to wait for rumrunner or firewater to be updated to support the M8. It may take a while....
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I'm coming from a Note 3 so I'm not familiar with the M7, did rumrunner or Firewater allow for running custom asop roms?
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PhilPan said:
I'm coming from a Note 3 so I'm not familiar with the M7, did rumrunner or Firewater allow for running custom asop roms?
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Yes sir. Rumrunner gave you S-Off which is "Signature Off". Once that is set, you can flash custom recoveries and then custom rom's. It took months for the team to get this working and I know it did not work on 4.4.2. I think we are in for a long wait. If you bought this hoping you could get custom rom's you might want to reconsdier. If you like the phone and can live with it stock for a few months, it's a great device.
The M7 was the best phone I ever had and I swap phones a lot.
FadedLite said:
Just Tried. Can't Believe big red would do this to us.
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That's sarcasm, right?
it will get unlocked. name another htc phone that hasn't?
oneandroidnut said:
it will get unlocked. name another htc phone that hasn't?
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The stock One with 4.4.2 has not been able to achieve S-Off without a Java card. At lest not last time I looked.
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The stock One with 4.4.2 has not been able to achieve S-Off without a Java card. At lest not last time I looked.
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oh boy not good LOL
This phone has an sd slot. The earlier one didn't. Easier to hack from what I remember
Well what about root? With xposed, root alone can provide a lot of nice added functionality before the bootloader is figured out
Just picked up the M8. Tried HTC Dev and failed
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This phone has an sd slot. The earlier one didn't. Easier to hack from what I remember
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Couldn't agree more. I'm fine if we get custom recovery at some point but I'd really love to get titanium on and remove some of this Verizon crap... I mean stuff....
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myron317 said:
Couldn't agree more. I'm fine if we get custom recovery at some point but I'd really love to get titanium on and remove some of this Verizon crap... I mean stuff....
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I disabled it all until then.
Current Status for m8 Bootloader Unlock / S-Off: RELEASED
Update 4/6/14: A Firewater S-Off method is released for the HTC M8. Please see the following tweet: https://twitter.com/firewaterdevs/status/452934672063156224
Go here to do it: http://firewater-soff.com/
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The HTC M8 has launched for Big Red, and much to our dismay, HTCDev does not allow for us to unlock the bootloader through the traditional avenues.
Presently, there is no known workaround.
Thus, this is a thread for conversations regarding any progress being made on a bootloader unlock/S-Off method for the VZW HTC One M8.
Try to avoid being speculative as much as possible. Please post any updates you see in other threads and on other sites. Also, if notable champions of previous unlock methods/exploits want to post their efforts here (*ehem beaups et. al...), by all means, feel free!
This is not a bounty thread.
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My m8 will be here tomorrow and can't wait.
I love Verizon.
Lol not srs
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BFirebird101 said:
I love Verizon.
Lol not srs
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U got the m8 already?
Got mine.
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Had my M8 since yesterday morning. I tried HTC Dev Unlock as soon as I got it hoping it would work. No such luck. I hope I'm wrong but I think we have a long, long wait for S-Off.
On the M7 there was a 5k bounty to get S-Off. It took from March 8th until October 7th to get S-Off on the M7. Last I heard only around 1/2 the money was ever received by beaups.
No one has been able to achieve S-Off with software on any M7 with 4.4.2 so I doubt anything is close on the M8.
P2o8wer said:
My m8 will be here tomorrow and can't wait.
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Mine too. Gunmetal grey mmmmm.
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I just pick up my m8. There was a line today still. I was shocked 40 mins I waited. Anyways I'm ready for someone awesome to work there magic!
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Mike02z said:
Had my M8 since yesterday morning. I tried HTC Dev Unlock as soon as I got it hoping it would work. No such luck. I hope I'm wrong but I think we have a long, long wait for S-Off.
On the M7 there was a 5k bounty to get S-Off. It took from March 8th until October 7th to get S-Off on the M7. Last I heard only around 1/2 the money was ever received by beaups.
No one has been able to achieve S-Off with software on any M7 with 4.4.2 so I doubt anything is close on the M8.
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Mobiletechvids are reporting the have achieved s-off ...I seen this at 4:26pm today
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P2o8wer said:
U got the m8 already?
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I bought it right when it went on sale at my Verizon store.
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I'll use a java card like I did on my m7. Anyone heard of that for the m8?
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Tigerstown said:
I just pick up my m8. There was a line today still. I was shocked 40 mins I waited. Anyways I'm ready for someone awesome to work there magic!
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Mobiletechvids are reporting the have achieved s-off ...I seen this at 4:26pm today
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jtag service. They need to take your phone apart, pass. I'm sure the Java card would work too but most are looking for a software exploit. Other methods are risky and mean your need to send you phone away. Unless you want to buy a 1200 Java card.
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jtag service. They need to take your phone apart, Pass. I'm sure Java card would work too but I mean a software exploit. That is what the majority of people want. Other methods are risky and mean you need to send you phone away. Unless you want to buy a 1200 Java card.
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Had no clue what the meant I just seen the Twitter post..I wouldn't do that either. Lol I used java card service was fast an smooth just saying.
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Tigerstown said:
Had no clue what the meant I just seen the Twitter post..I wouldn't do that either. Lol I used java card service was fast an smooth just saying.
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Sure, if you get someone upstanding. The java card method is not risky, it's sending your phone through the mail to a stranger and getting it back in 1 piece that is risky.
The only solution for the majority of users is a software exploit. That I think is a long way off. Just my opinion and hope I'm wrong..
Have you seen the breakdown for this phone?its super hard to open.
To be honest...I don't even care about s-off. If I wanted aosp I'd switch to T-Mobile and get a nexus.
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andrewp3481 said:
Have you seen the breakdown for this phone?its super hard to open.
To be honest...I don't even care about s-off. If I wanted aosp I'd switch to T-Mobile and get a nexus.
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I only care bout s-off to trick htcdev so I can have a unlocked boot loader. If vzw didn't block htcdev I wouldn't need s-off has nothing to do with aosp
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Tigerstown said:
I only care bout s-off to trick htcdev so I can have a unlocked boot loader. If vzw didn't block htcdev I wouldn't need s-off has nothing to do with aosp
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I don't want to sound like a hater. Cause I'm not. I hope we get s-off. But I also don't understand why people on Verizon are so shocked we don't get phones that are unlockable.
What do you use s-off for?
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Lets not forget that this phone has a SD Card slot and that makes for easier exploits. Beaups will come through sooner than later probably. The phone is excellent stock just like the DNA I came from. No worries guys.
andrewp3481 said:
I don't want to sound like a hater. Cause I'm not. I hope we get s-off. But I also don't understand why people on Verizon are so shocked we don't get phones that are unlockable.
What do you use s-off for?
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I'm not shocked I already knew this prior to buying. S-off I can flash firmware for one. Ruu if ever needed.
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I hope Sonic comes through with a Java card again like on the M7. He is a trust worthy dude and I would have no problem sending my M8 to him to get S-OFF.:fingers-crossed:
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I'm not shocked I already knew this prior to buying. S-off I can flash firmware for one. Ruu if ever needed.
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Like I said...I hope we get s-off. I've just noticed a trend with myself...and I don't need root like I thought I "needed" it a few years back.
The only things I use root for is WiFi Tether, Titanium Backup and occasionally I like to flash CM...but I always find myself going back to and Sense.
Hopefully Beaups will hook it up. Cross your fingers and say a prayer if you believe in that sort of thing.
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Ok now im probably going to get killed for posting this. I know its been asked and theres root methods all over this form. BUT lol which way is the best most efficient and easiest way to PERMANENTLY root my device and s-off and all that good stuff? I seen a "one-click" method but it said something about not working on verizon. Please help me out here or direct me in the right thread. Thanks in advance
HTC One (m8)
Verizon
Android 4.4.2
I used this method and it worked like a charm: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708628
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