Does Telstra Signature Premium (HTC A9 rebadged) support bootloader unlock / CM14? - HTC One A9

Telstra in Australia have re-branded this phone. I am wondering if it is unlockable and supports HTC A9 ROMs? is anyone using it?
https://www.telstra.com.au/mobile-phones/mobiles-on-a-plan/telstra-signature-premium

syl0n said:
Telstra in Australia have re-branded this phone. I am wondering if it is unlockable and supports HTC A9 ROMs? is anyone using it?
https://www.telstra.com.au/mobile-phones/mobiles-on-a-plan/telstra-signature-premium
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Boot into download mode and Run the fastboot command : "fastboot getvar all" or
"fastboot oem getvar all"
Paste results in this thread.

I haven't bought the phone yet. Wanted to ask first before buying.

syl0n said:
I haven't bought the phone yet. Wanted to ask first before buying.
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Can you go into the store? Look at the bottom of the phone and tell us what the model no. Is.

The_scam said:
Can you go into the store? Look at the bottom of the phone and tell us what the model no. Is.
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77HD2500-06M Rev A.
Band support looks same as International http://i.imgur.com/wz8DvyD.jpg

syl0n said:
77HD2500-06M Rev A.
Band support looks same as International http://i.imgur.com/wz8DvyD.jpg
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Sorry, as the model is not the same, I would not risk buying a phone which doesn't support the ROM you deserve. Can you get it somewhere else as an a9?
I believe that you can buy it from htc's website. If your looking for installments/monthly payments. They offer PayPal's installment program

syl0n said:
77HD2500-06M Rev A.
Band support looks same as International http://i.imgur.com/wz8DvyD.jpg
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Technically speaking, the phone is considered the HTC One A9s, model 2PQ9100, FCCID NM82PQ9100. The hardware is identical to any other A9 UHL variant.
IF the phone can be can be rooted, I'm pretty certain that you'll be able to s-off with Sunshine and do a full conversion. Maybe @jcase knows more.

CSnowRules said:
Technically speaking, the phone is considered the HTC One A9s, model 2PQ9100, FCCID NM82PQ9100. The hardware is identical to any other A9 UHL variant.
IF the phone can be can be rooted, I'm pretty certain that you'll be able to s-off with Sunshine and do a full conversion. Maybe @jcase knows more.
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Never heard of it, what CPU does it have?

jcase said:
Never heard of it, what CPU does it have?
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MSM8952, it's a rebadged HIA_AERO_UHL.

CSnowRules said:
MSM8952, it's a rebadged HIA_AERO_UHL.
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yeah if htcdev.com doesnt work, sunshine could do it if root was achieved

CSnowRules said:
MSM8952, it's a rebadged HIA_AERO_UHL.
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jcase said:
yeah if htcdev.com doesnt work, sunshine could do it if root was achieved
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Even if you couldn't flash cm13, it would definitely be able to run Supersu, as it is obviously some variation of hiae, you could flash TWRP.

The_scam said:
Even if you couldn't flash cm13, it would definitely be able to run Supersu, as it is obviously some variation of hiae, you could flash TWRP.
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Here's the catch...
Unlock bootloader>flash TWRP>install SuperSU>use Sunshine to s-off ---the device could then (in theory) be converted to the desired A9 MID/CID, and be like any other non-Sprint A9
OR
(Somehow) get root with locked bootloader>Sunshine bootloader unlock and s-off ---same result
If the bootloader can't be unlocked, and there's no way to root otherwise, then the device will be locked down tight until a root exploit is achieved.

CSnowRules said:
Here's the catch...
Unlock bootloader>flash TWRP>install SuperSU>use Sunshine to s-off ---the device could then (in theory) be converted to the desired A9 MID/CID, and be like any other non-Sprint A9
OR
(Somehow) get root with locked bootloader>Sunshine bootloader unlock and s-off ---same result
If the bootloader can't be unlocked, and there's no way to root otherwise, then the device will be locked down tight until a root exploit is achieved.
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It should still be able to be unlocked, it is solely based off a model number.

The_scam said:
It should still be able to be unlocked, it is solely based off a model number.
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That's true, unless the carrier has prohibited unlocking and/or htcdev doesn't support this carrier branded variant, which is possible. There's just no way to know without additional information.
I wonder if there's a RUU for this device...

CSnowRules said:
That's true, unless the carrier has prohibited unlocking and/or htcdev doesn't support this carrier branded variant, which is possible. There's just no way to know without additional information.
I wonder if there's a RUU for this device...
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I would go for it, you can always return it if it doesn't work.

I have this device and its rootable also have Oct update too. do not much different from unlock device.

anunknwon said:
I have this device and its rootable also have Oct update too. do not much different from unlock device.
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Awesome! That means that a full conversion to unlocked should be possible. Are you going to have the first known converted Signature Premium?

Haha thanks I think. The difference here when I flash recovery and unlock I needed to go to bootloader mode not in download mode. (similar to another device)
My phone full root now. And well function. About conversion? Maybe if this model no longer receiving updated (I mean unlocked device)

anunknwon said:
Haha thanks I think. The difference here when I flash recovery and unlock I needed to go to bootloader mode not in download mode. (similar to another device)
My phone full root now. And well function. About conversion? Maybe if this model no longer receiving updated (I mean unlocked device)
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It's pretty strange that fastboot is implemented differently than with the A9. It would be logical for the Telstra to share a similar firmware base.
Do you mind posting the output of fastboot getvar all and cat /proc/emmc? (remove your IMEI of course)

CSnowRules said:
It's pretty strange that fastboot is implemented differently than with the A9. It would be logical for the Telstra to share a similar firmware base.
Do you mind posting the output of fastboot getvar all and cat /proc/emmc? (remove your IMEI of course)
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Here hope you can help for future dev :fingers-crossed:

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BOG5 root. would this work?

Experienced users feel free to shoot me down right away, but I was reading that the Canadian S5 has an unlockable bootloader, unlike the US version.
Could a person flash the Canadian bootloader via Odin, Root the phone, and then flash the US bootloader back?
swing4thefence said:
Experienced users feel free to shoot me down right away, but I was reading that the Canadian S5 has an unlockable bootloader, unlike the US version.
Could a person flash the Canadian bootloader via Odin, Root the phone, and then flash the US bootloader back?
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NO! Cannot be done.
landshark68 said:
NO! Cannot be done.
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I know just enough to get myself in trouble. Do you mind explaining why it wouldn't work?
swing4thefence said:
I know just enough to get myself in trouble. Do you mind explaining why it wouldn't work?
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Because each partition on the phone is signed with a key. If the keys don't match, the phone won't even boot. Canadian model bootloader will have a different key than the other partitions on the Verizon model.
landshark68 said:
Because each partition on the phone is signed with a key. If the keys don't match, the phone won't even boot. Canadian model bootloader will have a different key than the other partitions on the Verizon model.
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to add, in order to flash a different BL outside of vzw BL id think the BL would first need to be unlocked which if the case you wouldnt need a canadian bl to begin with
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Installed wrong version

I'm in a Verizon pixel and installed "v" version instead of "u" everything is working. What's different about the international version?
Just a fix for European carriers. I'm using the same on Verizon as well with no issues. You're good.
Nick_Gl said:
I'm in a Verizon pixel and installed "v" version instead of "u" everything is working. What's different about the international version?
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Nothing it will work just fine. From what I understand just a slight difference for Europe. It will be fine.
What I'd like to know is if I were completely stock on V, bootloader relocked, what updates would I get, if any? Would I get the next version for Europe, or would it be the other? I'm in the US on Verizon (device from Google).
jesssiii said:
What I'd like to know is if I were completely stock on V, bootloader relocked, what updates would I get, if any? Would I get the next version for Europe, or would it be the other? I'm in the US on Verizon (device from Google).
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You probably wouldn't get any updates. The trigger for that version probably wouldn't get to you. But I am not certain on that. Might be able to pull it via wifi with no SIM in it.
Do NOT relock your bootloader unless it is just before you are going to put it in a box to send back for warranty.
jesssiii said:
What I'd like to know is if I were completely stock on V, bootloader relocked, what updates would I get, if any? Would I get the next version for Europe, or would it be the other? I'm in the US on Verizon (device from Google).
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Why would you think you'd get the European version if you are in the US? Did I miss something in your question? You'd get the U version if you're on Verizon and you can lock and relock the bootloader at your discretion since you have the Google Pixel. I mean if you want to keep wiping your data each time, that is.
bobby janow said:
Why would you think you'd get the European version if you are in the US? Did I miss something in your question? You'd get the U version if you're on Verizon and you can lock and relock the bootloader at your discretion since you have the Google Pixel. I mean if you want to keep wiping your data each time, that is.
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He made it sound like his pixel is from Verizon. In that case he can't lock and unlock the bootloader whenever he wants.
To the OP. What are you trying to do? It doesn't matter if you are on V. If it makes you feel better just flash U then. As long as you don't have twrp or root you will still get OTAs. Why would you want to lock your bootloader? You can have an unlocked bootloader and still take normal OTAs just fine . it its a Verizon sold pixel you won't be able to unlock once you lock.
fritzgerald said:
Just a fix for European carriers. I'm using the same on Verizon as well with no issues. You're good.
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Thanks wasn't sure. I'll just remember to side load the correct one in February.
aholeinthewor1d said:
He made it sound like his pixel is from Verizon. <snip>
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It was certainly a little bit confusing, however, the last part of his post it said.. (device from Google) so I figured it was a GPixel activated on Verizon.

Bootloader unlocked S-Off

According to this YT video the bootloader is unlocked and S-off.
https://youtu.be/uJR016QMul8
Here is the site. But my Arabic is not so well. ?.
http://argsm.net/فلاشة-ستوك-عربي-htc-u11/
No method though, the site says memory stick stoke?
possible trying to sell some tools or a dongle.
*justintime* said:
According to this YT video the bootloader is unlocked and S-off.
https://youtu.be/uJR016QMul8
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That's a tester device. Retail ones will be locked / S-on.
*justintime* said:
Here is the site. But my Arabic is not so well. ?.
http://argsm.net/فلاشة-ستوك-عربي-htc-u11/
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I asked them on their Facebook page how they unlocked it and they replied with this:
"عرب جي اس ام by xtc and chimratool"
Kisakuku said:
That's a tester device. Retail ones will be locked / S-on.
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This
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Never follow some thing you found on YouTube. It's an easy way to get into a lot of trouble with your device. Mostly as YouTube videos like this seldom know anything at all about what they are doing.
Is there any rumors of s-off yet? That's usually the first thing I do with my new HTC device, I expect to have mine delivered on Monday, this may be the first time I will have to wait for s-off. :fingers-crossed:
LibertyMonger said:
Is there any rumors of s-off yet? That's usually the first thing I do with my new HTC device, I expect to have mine delivered on Monday, this may be the first time I will have to wait for s-off. :fingers-crossed:
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I myself am waiting for Sunshine to have my U11 set to locked/ S-Off before flashing twrp and @LeeDroid 's great rom.
Plus, I'm a bit busy these days to do anything to my U11...
HTC u11 unlocked, .s-on. Can't flash TWRP. Error can't load recovery.img.
Any ideas?
Thanks
4719 said:
HTC u11 unlocked, .s-on. Can't flash TWRP. Error can't load recovery.img.
Any ideas?
Thanks
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Place recovery.img into the same folder as fastboot.exe.
It is a device with the development fuse unblown, see the bootloader screen saying development. AKA A factory s-off device, a few escape the factory each generation
This is what a s-off production device looks like
https://twitter.com/firewaterdevs/status/889118758865960961
jcase said:
It is a device with the development fuse unblown, see the bootloader screen saying development. AKA A factory s-off device, a few escape the factory each generation
This is what a s-off production device looks like
https://twitter.com/firewaterdevs/status/889118758865960961
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Congrats.. Again
jcase said:
It is a device with the development fuse unblown, see the bootloader screen saying development. AKA A factory s-off device, a few escape the factory each generation
This is what a s-off production device looks like
https://twitter.com/firewaterdevs/status/889118758865960961
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Does everything production level, once SOFF say that it is a QC reference phone?
aer0zer0 said:
Does everything production level, once SOFF say that it is a QC reference phone?
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Probably
jcase said:
It is a device with the development fuse unblown, see the bootloader screen saying development. AKA A factory s-off device, a few escape the factory each generation
This is what a s-off production device looks like
https://twitter.com/firewaterdevs/status/889118758865960961
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That Twitter pic of U11 bootloader mode with S-0ff was erotic.
aer0zer0 said:
Does everything production level, once SOFF say that it is a QC reference phone?
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Even with s-on is says QC reference phone or I misunderstood you?
velimirchek said:
Even with s-on is says QC reference phone or I misunderstood you?
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Wasn't sure whether that appeared after soff or was always there (don't own it yet). Thank you for the input.
jcase said:
It is a device with the development fuse unblown, see the bootloader screen saying development. AKA A factory s-off device, a few escape the factory each generation
This is what a s-off production device looks like
https://twitter.com/firewaterdevs/status/889118758865960961
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Mine escaped from the factory with a few bruises. I hope you can help heal it

[Q] chainfire root verizon sm-g920v running Nougat 7.0

i think he did, or i do not know how to navigate his site. can anyone double check?
Did you see this part at the end of the instructions?
"UNLOCK BOOTLOADERS
If you have locked bootloaders, flashing one of these will probably brick your device - with the exception of Nexus devices, which will usually automatically "OEM unlock" and wipe your data !"
I reckon if you're on stock NRD90M.G920VVRS4DQD1 your bootloader is locked.
isn't it possible to downgrade and upgrade Verizon roms for the G6 as long as we remain anove 5.1.1?
by the way, there are two Nougat roms available for the G6 over at samsung-updates, one ends in ...DQD1 and the otherone ends i ...DQE1.
There is a root from Vhai fire for the ...DQD1, not for the other one, but... because both roms are Verizon's and meant for the same device, flashing either one shouldn't brick the device, because both have Verizon's digital signature.
is that how it works?
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honestly i just want to root the phone, im fine with the stock firmware.
nevermind, you are totally right. however, the fact that chainfire released a root for the ...DQD1 tells me he had to have unlocked the bootloader first, which now brings us to the question... how did he unlock the bootloader?
You could downgrade to the OK7 firmware and root that. The string attached is that you will need to run MrMike2182's rootatboot script every time you want to boot the phone.
so has anyone tried this? does it work?
I know it trips KNOX but i don't really care. i just dont want a brick.
EvilRubberDuck said:
Did you see this part at the end of the instructions?
"UNLOCK BOOTLOADERS
If you have locked bootloaders, flashing one of these will probably brick your device - with the exception of Nexus devices, which will usually automatically "OEM unlock" and wipe your data !"
I reckon if you're on stock NRD90M.G920VVRS4DQD1 your bootloader is locked.
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sikk, then all i need is a unlocked bootloader and im rooted! :good:
Arethmetik said:
sikk, then all i need is a unlocked bootloader and im rooted! :good:
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Good luck for that Verizon won't budge and there's no development at all.
xdanilva said:
Good luck for that Verizon won't budge and there's no development at all.
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This makes me so sad. What phone should I get next that is root-friendly, i.e. I can keep the software/firmware up to date and still keep my root.
Smidley said:
This makes me so sad. What phone should I get next that is root-friendly, i.e. I can keep the software/firmware up to date and still keep my root.
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Any phone that doesn't use verizon or at&t as a carrier
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There's temporary root for this phone and it works but that's it
xdanilva said:
Any phone that doesn't use verizon or at&t as a carrier
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There's temporary root for this phone and it works but that's it
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Thanks for the reply.
Is US Cellular root-friendly? I've been waiting for the Pixel 2 to be released, but I want to make sure I can root it and still keep it up to date.
Also, I am still interested in the temporary root on the S6 if it means I can update to Nougat. Looking into MrMike2182's rootatboot now. Thanks!
Smidley said:
Thanks for the reply.
Is US Cellular root-friendly? I've been waiting for the Pixel 2 to be released, but I want to make sure I can root it and still keep it up to date.
Also, I am still interested in the temporary root on the S6 if it means I can update to Nougat. Looking into MrMike2182's rootatboot now. Thanks!
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S6 root only runs under android 5.1.1 also you need a vm to flash the kernel to the phone. Us cellular is root-friendly. Only at&t and verizon and sprint and T-Mobile lock their bootloaders.
leandrummer said:
nevermind, you are totally right. however, the fact that chainfire released a root for the ...DQD1 tells me he had to have unlocked the bootloader first, which now brings us to the question... how did he unlock the bootloader?
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Chainfire just runs an automated script which generates a CF-Auto-Root file for ANY model, whether the bootloader is locked or not.
So the answer is, he didn't unlock it, but simply generated a file regardless, and it's up to the user to figure out the their bootloader status.
Smidley said:
Thanks for the reply.
Is US Cellular root-friendly? I've been waiting for the Pixel 2 to be released, but I want to make sure I can root it and still keep it up to date.
Also, I am still interested in the temporary root on the S6 if it means I can update to Nougat. Looking into MrMike2182's rootatboot now. Thanks!
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Same as Verizon, it's locked down tightly.
Your best bet would be a Sprint version, which has an unlocked bootloader and can be unlocked for both GSM (ATT /TMO) and LTE (VZW) with the proper equipment (unlocking boxes). Or the Tmobile version also has an unlocked bootloader which can be unlocked using online unlocking services but it will only work with GSM cards (ATT/TMO, no VZW!). Both can be rooted via CF-Auto-Root and/or through custom recovery.
Temp root can let u flash a recovery. That's all u need
jerryspring said:
Temp root can let u flash a recovery. That's all u need
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The bootloader is locked you can't flash a custom recovery
Shaden Stewart said:
The bootloader is locked you can't flash a custom recovery
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Yes... I know...it's a hypothetical statement. Lol
Would it be possible to sign packages like twrp or cwm to bypass the bl
I think no need to Downgrade the firmware if there is another method to root the phone without unlocking bootloader that is called ENG Root here is a link to download G920V ENG Root Bit4+How to Flash
G920V ENG Root
h2five said:
I think no need to Downgrade the firmware if there is another method to root the phone without unlocking bootloader that is called ENG Root here is a link to download G920V ENG Root Bit4+How to Flash
G920V ENG Root
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Thanks for the nice info,
Just curious what is Bit4? Can we flash this Eng Root to SM-G920V 7.0 but Bit4 is confusing me
please guide me in details
h2five said:
I think no need to Downgrade the firmware if there is another method to root the phone without unlocking bootloader that is called ENG Root here is a link to download G920V ENG Root Bit4+How to Flash
G920V ENG Root
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U sure u aren't posting spam?

So i want to root my g7 power but motorola bootloader unlock says it cant be unlocked

never mind im dumb and messed up the unlock data.
Hi. What variant do you have? Some carrier versions can't be unlocked.
LuisF201707 said:
Hi. What variant do you have? Some carrier versions can't be unlocked.
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Is the XT1955-6 one of them?
woahOppO999 said:
Is the XT1955-6 one of them?
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Yeah, that's the one I have (which turns out to be "Verizon's model"), yet I have consistently received the message stating that it is "not eligible for bootloader unlocking." Sadly, I specifically made sure that the phone was rootable before purchasing it, but that does not appear to be the case.
Is this (XT1955-6) the same model that you have?

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