Have been a long time loyalist to LG phones over the past 4 years but am getting frustrated at the trend of bootloader locks with at&t handsets. I originally owned the G1 Dream and then the HTC Desire HD from HTC back in their heyday... Both were great phones to tinker with for the rom enthusiast. I have not bought an HTC phone since, because I could not trust their flippant camera choices. I ordered the LG G6 and sold it for the t mobile model, only to discover it may be fully locked down for a while, even with the t mobile model (fastboot commands stripped from the handset for some reason).
Guess I'm looking for a next gen phone with a killer camera and ability to flash to stock Android roms when they're available. Who here knows if I can expect this phone to be fully available for bootloader unlock to TWRP and rom support? If not, I just may end up selling my phone and wait for the Pixel 2 to be released otherwise.
reignlight said:
Who here knows if I can expect this phone to be fully available for bootloader unlock to TWRP and rom support?
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Bootloader unlock with HTCDev will definitely be available (except for some carrier variants). SunShine support for gaining S-Off might or might not materialize.
Kisakuku said:
Bootloader unlock with HTCDev will definitely be available (except for some carrier variants). SunShine support for gaining S-Off might or might not materialize.
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I agree its almost a given its gonna happen. Its just HTC's thing.
From HTC's website http://www.htc.com/us/go/htc-u11-unlocked/
"The GSM Unlocked HTC U11 is the same great device as any HTC smartphone, but without unnecessary pre-loads or SIM restrictions. You'll experience more phone freedom than ever!
The GSM Unlocked edition on HTC.com allows you to pop in an activated SIM from the carrier of your choice* and change carriers at will, or to unlock the bootloader without voiding your warranty.
Your HTC warranty even covers bootloader unlocking on the HTC U11!
For more bootloader unlocking info, visit www.htcdev.com"
Also, there's been a working build of TWRP for this device for almost 2 months, so that shouldn't be a concern either .
Unfortunately you're going to have to find someone else to maintain it, though, since I can't afford to buy a U11.
Captain_Throwback said:
Also, there's been a working build of TWRP for this device for almost 2 months, so that shouldn't be a concern either .
Unfortunately you're going to have to find someone else to maintain it, though, since I can't afford to buy a U11.
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Any news for s-off?
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Any news for s-off?
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That's a question for @jcase & @beaups
Alright, which one of y'all just kicked me?
Dunno yet, ordered one. We will research. That's all we know.
According to HTC chat no HTC U11 is unlocked via HTC dev. Hope they are wrong
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oneandroidnut said:
According to HTC chat no HTC U11 is unlocked via HTC dev. Hope they are wrong
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Of course that's wrong.
Your HTC warranty even covers bootloader unlocking on the HTC U11.
I still wonder... Is there Unlocked and Unlocked ?
Unlocked to put any SIM card you want, that's granted.
But, is there models that are bootloader unlocked out of the box ?
Howling Wolf said:
I still wonder... Is there Unlocked and Unlocked ?
Unlocked to put any SIM card you want, that's granted.
But, is there models that are bootloader unlocked out of the box ?
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There are SIM-locked versions of U11 that are sold by carriers, Sprint for sure and maybe some EMEA carrier variants.
No version will be bootloader unlocked out of the box, but all (including carrier ones) will be bootloader unlockable through HTCDev. Usually, only Verizon / EE have their handsets blacklisted from HTCDev, but Verizon doesn't have its own version of U11, not sure about EE.
beaups said:
Alright, which one of y'all just kicked me?
Dunno yet, ordered one. We will research. That's all we know.
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Hey beaups, I know this isn't related to the thread, but idk how else to get in contact with you. Is there a way I can get in contact with you directly?
If this is real the bootloader is unlocked and S-off.
https://youtu.be/uJR016QMul8
jdpro22 said:
Hey beaups, I know this isn't related to the thread, but idk how else to get in contact with you. Is there a way I can get in contact with you directly?
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I'm firewaterdevs on twitter
*justintime* said:
If this is real 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.
How long will it take for htcdev to offer unlocking the bootloader for the HTC U11?
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How long will it take for htcdev to offer unlocking the bootloader for the HTC U11?
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I've just unlocked my EE u11 on htcdev.. just select other as the device type on the website...
Nick.
hi i also got my U11 now. i am unsure about unlocking with HTCdev unlock other device, as U11 isnt listed yet. is there any chance to brick the device ? thx
4ntagonist said:
hi i also got my U11 now. i am unsure about unlocking with HTCdev unlock other device, as U11 isnt listed yet. is there any chance to brick the device ? thx
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No there's no chance to brick using HTC Dev to unlock. Just choose the "All other supported models" option at the bottom of the list.
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I am about to buy a HTC Sensation. However, my provider (Swisscom, Switzerland) offers it only with Branding. Is there a way I can flash such a branded device with the original ROM from HTC? Is it available anywhere? Will I have problems because of the signed bootloader? Thanks in advandace for any help!
Currently, the goldcard method doesn't seem to be working. That's the only way to flash an official ROM without having an unlocked bootloader.
So, currently, sadly no way to do it. Hopefully when HTC release an unlocked bootloader for it, we will see changes.
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Currently, the goldcard method doesn't seem to be working. That's the only way to flash an official ROM without having an unlocked bootloader.
So, currently, sadly no way to do it. Hopefully when HTC release an unlocked bootloader for it, we will see changes.
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Do you know whether HTC is planning to do so at all? I heard they wanted to make future bootloaders unsigned, but will the Sensation get an "Update" or something like that to have it unsigned?
I asked HTC about how and when the bootloader will be unlocked and they just tweeted me back saying "Good question. More specific details will be shared soon."
So yeah... :/
Firefall! said:
I am about to buy a HTC Sensation. However, my provider (Swisscom, Switzerland) offers it only with Branding. Is there a way I can flash such a branded device with the original ROM from HTC? Is it available anywhere? Will I have problems because of the signed bootloader? Thanks in advandace for any help!
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Hello,
Got a HTC Sensation from Swisscom and I'm wondering the same, any news on this?
I tried an update found on the forum: version 1.35.401.1, tried to install and said 'wrong client id'... Didn't update.
Just sent a request to HTC customer support to know if I'll get the OTA... But I don't expect much from this.
If I can't unlock and root this phone I'm gonna get rid of it and will never get a HTC again, that's one sure thing. Already regret having bought it, should have waited for it to be unlocked first!
ccounotte said:
Hello,
Got a HTC Sensation from Swisscom and I'm wondering the same, any news on this?
I tried an update found on the forum: version 1.35.401.1, tried to install and said 'wrong client id'... Didn't update.
Just sent a request to HTC customer support to know if I'll get the OTA... But I don't expect much from this.
If I can't unlock and root this phone I'm gonna get rid of it and will never get a HTC again, that's one sure thing. Already regret having bought it, should have waited for it to be unlocked first!
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You'll have to wait for HTC to unlock the bootloader (or for AlphaRev to do that before HTC). Expect HTC do provide the full unlock in September.
PS. I bought it unbranded meanwhile.
hi guys,
I recently bought an AT&T One X w/ 2.20 firmware.
just wanted to know if I can flash any ROMs on the 2.20 firmware ? I'm a little confused between what is possible and what is not.
If I can flash ROMs, then I possibly dont want to root/unlock. If not, Can I unlock the 2.20 firmware using HTC-Dev (warranty voided) ? I cant seem to find One X in the dropdown at http://htcdev.com/bootloader/
Could somebody help ?
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hi guys,
I recently bought an AT&T One X w/ 2.20 firmware.
just wanted to know if I can flash any ROMs on the 2.20 firmware ? I'm a little confused between what is possible and what is not.
If I can flash ROMs, then I possibly dont want to root/unlock. If not, Can I unlock the 2.20 firmware using HTC-Dev (warranty voided) ? I cant seem to find One X in the dropdown at http://htcdev.com/bootloader/
Could somebody help ?
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Nope. You can enjoy the phone as stock and that's all. No root, no custom roms
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I'm a little confused between what is possible and what is not.
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Simple, you can't do jack if your phone was shipped with 2.20.
Since AT&T is not allowing the bootloader to be unlocked by HTCDev.com. The workaround was to change the CID to SuperCID and fool the system, but root is needed to do that.
So you are out of luck until either a root is found for 2.20, or AT&T allows the bootloader to be unlocked. Or if S-Off is achieved.
OK. I got confused because there were all these articles that talked about unlocking the bootloader using HTCDev.
Nothing i didnt expect - any ideas on when HTC will allow bootloader unlock? Im assuming that the launch of One X+ makes this old enough to be let free
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Hard to say, its all about what AT&T wants. All other carriers are bootloader unlockable out of the box. Its not based on any set policy, and AT&T has not made any announcement on when (if ever) they will allow it to be unlocked. They did a similar thing with the HTC Vivid. But allowed it to be unlocked about 3 months after the phone was released. That time period has long come and gone (One X was released in early May).
I've read mixed things about unlocking the bootloader of my VZW One M8 5.0.1 that's completely stock. Is the bootloader unlockable? Can't I just use the process on htcdev.com?
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I've read mixed things about unlocking the bootloader of my VZW One M8 5.0.1 that's completely stock. Is the bootloader unlockable? Can't I just use the process on htcdev.com?
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HTCdev has never worked for htc m8 VZW devices. You're stuck locked for now until (hopefully) sunshine is updated for VZW M8s on 5.01
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HTCdev has never worked for htc m8 VZW devices. You're stuck locked for now until (hopefully) sunshine is updated for VZW M8s on 5.01
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Fixed your above post. I still have multiple htc devices on vzw that I still have the HTC dev unlock token for. The most recent being my vzw htc one m7. Idiots forgot to block it on launch day.
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Fixed your above post. I still have multiple htc devices on vzw that I still have the HTC dev unlock token for. The most recent being my vzw htc one m7. Idiots forgot to block it on launch day.
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THanks, I should have specified the M8. I do remember a few M7s slipping through right after release that could be unlocked.
In any event anyone thinking they can go that route with an M8 it is a dead end.
Still no Sunshine in my M8
Hi guys, 8 months later and I guess there's still no chance of rooting an Android 5.0.1 VZN HTC M8? I have tried everything so far and as this post concludes, the HTCDev tool won't unlock the phone and Sunshine requests a pre-rooted phone. Any work arounds out there? I'm trying to wipe and install a stock HTC rom and bin the VZN.
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Hi guys, 8 months later and I guess there's still no chance of rooting an Android 5.0.1 VZN HTC M8? I have tried everything so far and as this post concludes, the HTCDev tool won't unlock the phone and Sunshine requests a pre-rooted phone. Any work arounds out there? I'm trying to wipe and install a stock HTC rom and bin the VZN.
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Yes there's been a method that works. Find my downgrade thread in the general section. After downgrading use kingroot to get root and then sunshine to s-off.
PS come out from under your rock sooner than 8 months !
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dottat said:
Yes there's been a method that works. Find my downgrade thread in the general section. After downgrading use kingroot to get root and then sunshine to s-off.
PS come out from under your rock sooner than 8 months !
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Thank you, I'll search for the guide and see if I can follow it!
Hey guys, so It's already time to upgrade from my G2. M8... Great choise, isn't it?
Kay so, the guy who's gonna sell me it has the Verizon version, and i saw some posts that you can't root / Unlock bootloader / etc ? Is there other ways? I might get the phone but I'd miss root at least.
If the answer is no, which variant should I get? (I say variant because Carrier is the same thing for me because I live in El Salvador, so)
If you are on or up to 4.4.4 then you are lucky.If you are on above that (Lp) then there is still not Unlock bootloader option.
Even if you are on LP it won't be a problem ONLY if you buying a used or new s-off device.About the carrier,if your carrier is veriozn which is cdma then this is the best variant.
Yes,i think other carriers do not have that bootloader unlocking problem (you can unlock bootloader via HTC Dev).This is verizon prob.
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If you are on or up to 4.4.4 then you are lucky.If you are on above that (Lp) then there is still not Unlock bootloader option.
Even if you are on LP it won't be a problem ONLY if you buying a used or new s-off device.About the carrier,if your carrier is veriozn which is cdma then this is the best variant.
Yes,i think other carriers do not have that bootloader unlocking problem (you can unlock bootloader via HTC Dev).This is verizon prob.
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Thank you buddy, but one question, even if I pay to use sunshine there are no way to root?
Arjomer said:
Thank you buddy, but one question, even if I pay to use sunshine there are no way to root?
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Bud,we only need to unlock our Bootloder & s-off,because after after s-off we can flash custom recovery & supersu.zip file to gain permanent root.
crazykas said:
Bud,we only need to unlock our Bootloder & s-off,because after after s-off we can flash custom recovery & supersu.zip file to gain permanent root.
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Thanks bro, and Thank god the guy who's gonna sell me the one (Silver one, i wanted grey one though ) said he got confused and he actually has Kitkat, so yeah htc dev will help now lol. but anyways I'll s-off later. Thank you again
you welcome bro..i loved a grey one too.But you always can sticker your phone any color you want
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you welcome bro..i loved a grey one too.But you always can sticker your phone any color you want
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Plus I might get the Dot View Case.. I'm so excited because im getting it tomorrow. Hopefully everything goes well.
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Plus I might get the Dot View Case.. I'm so excited because im getting it tomorrow. Hopefully everything goes well.
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FYI there is a another method via java card.But i do not know for sure that it works on lollipop.Yo can do it with sunshine according to KK OS.Gud luck bud.Me too waiting for my new M8.:crying:
So guys i am thinking of exchanging my galaxy s5 with M8 and i have a potential seller. He has two phones 1) M8 verizon 32gb brand new condition running 5x 2) M8 non carrier 16 gb version with some scratches. Kindly help me out with the following questions.
My question is that which version should i buy ? are there any additional bootloader kind of restrictions on the verizon version?
i have also heard that if a M8 is running 5x rom there is no way to achieve s-off without paying $25 dollars?
Can i root and install custom rom with s-on and bootloader unlocked?
The answer for your first question is easy. Is your carrier Verizon? If yes, you need the Verizon phone. If not, its best to get the other one. Verizon device can't be modified without sunshine or javacard. The other device you can unlock via htcdev and root/flash roms/etc.
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does it mean that Non branded M8 CAN achieve s-off without sunshine or any other tools?
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does it mean that Non branded M8 CAN achieve s-off without sunshine or any other tools?
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The only public tool I'm aware of for s-off on the M8 is SunShine. But you can unlock the bootloader (on the non-verizon model) still with htcdev.
--beaups
S-off has been achieved on the Verizon model for lollipop, so if that's your carrier you can get that phone with no worries. It takes some effort to get kingroot working and you do have to pay for sunshine though. If you aren't on Verizon the carrier independent version is easier to work with for custom roms.