Will there ever be a way to unlock the Vivid without losing data? If not, what is erased when the bootloader is unlocked? Is there a way to backup this stuff without losing data? I'm a real noob, so this is why I am asking, I'm just the most paranoid person ever when it comes to messing with the phone because on my old iPhone, I tried to jailbreak once and was in a bootloop for almost 4 hours before I finally got iTunes to see it.
mibikin said:
Will there ever be a way to unlock the Vivid without losing data? If not, what is erased when the bootloader is unlocked? Is there a way to backup this stuff without losing data? I'm a real noob, so this is why I am asking, I'm just the most paranoid person ever when it comes to messing with the phone because on my old iPhone, I tried to jailbreak once and was in a bootloop for almost 4 hours before I finally got iTunes to see it.
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i dont think so but you never know there are many apps that will back up stuff for you but when you unlock your bootloader it does a factory reset making your phone like it was when you first got it just bootloader unlocked my advice is to read read read before trying anything make sure you understand what you are about to do there is always risk when you do things to your phone but there are alot of benifits too
Will I lose music, pictures, videos? That's what I'm really worried about losing cause I don't have an SD card, yet.
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yes you will just hook your phone up to your computer and drag and drop everything you want to save then after your done put them back
One more question. Does an SD card get wiped if I get one?
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i dont think so but not sure i didnt have one when i unlocked my bootloader
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of course you can remove it before you unlock
mibikin said:
One more question. Does an SD card get wiped if I get one?
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ok
Ok, this is my last question.. probably. Will the unlock method work on AT&T Stock ICS? This is probably a dumb question but I don't want to mess my phone up.
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Ok, this is my last question.. probably. Will the unlock method work on AT&T Stock ICS? This is probably a dumb question but I don't want to mess my phone up.
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yes it will
And will rooting with WCX recovery also work on ICS?
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And will rooting with WCX recovery also work on ICS?
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I bought a "rooted"phone, but I never used android before. I'm guessing the build number? Mine is FRF91. What are some benefits of rooting?
FRF91 is just the version of Android.
Best way is to see if there is an app installed called Super User. Other than that, try downloading an app that required root. Just search for riot on the market.
Search if you want to know what root is for. If you're new, I suggest not rooting your phone.
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OK thanks, I don't have Super User and noticed when using N1Torch it wont let me go super bright since it can't find root. So I guess not. lol. Don't worry, I'm fine for now without rooting, but I come from WinMo having ORD, so I'll need to know how to get custom roms soon. lol
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I bought a "rooted"phone, but I never used android before. I'm guessing the build number? Mine is FRF91. What are some benefits of rooting?
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OK thanks, I don't have Super User and noticed when using N1Torch it wont let me go super bright since it can't find root. So I guess not. lol. Don't worry, I'm fine for now without rooting, but I come from WinMo having ORD, so I'll need to know how to get custom roms soon. lol
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Perhaps "rooted" in this case meant bootloader-unlocked then? Does your N1 show a padlock icon on the bottom of the first X screen when you boot up? If so, the hard part (and your software warranty) is already done
I know its sim unlocked, ill check for the lock now
EDIT: no padlock, good or bad?
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jaszek said:
I know its sim unlocked, ill check for the lock now
EDIT: no padlock, good or bad?
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All Nexus ones are sim unlocked.
As for no padlock, means you bootloader is locked, which is good. meaning you're completely stock.
There are methods of loading custom roms without unlocking bootloader.
Unlock bootloader (you see padlock) means your Nexus One's software warranty is void.
I don't worry about voiding warranty, that's the first thing I do with most of my electronics lol
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I don't worry about voiding warranty, that's the first thing I do with most of my electronics lol
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In that case, unlocking the bootloader is by far the easiest way to hack this phone
Once you've got the android SDK installed on your computer, all it takes is the command "fastboot oem unlock" to get your phone's bootloader unlocked. How much easier could it get?
Ok great. I guess ill play around with the phone stock for about a week
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You don't need to unlock the bootloader to root or flash custom roms anymore though so I would suggest using the alternative methods found in the development section and leave your warranty intact. Although most people haven't had a problem replacing their phones with unlocked bootloader there's just no point in risking it anymore because there's no need to do it that way imo.
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Hey guys was wondering if anyone knew how i could root my htc raider. im up here in canada on rogers and just switched from my atrix and never realized till now how much i needed root access lol. if anyone know how please lemme know im willing to paypal a donation to anyone that can help me out
thanks
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i unlocked my boot loader and used this method and im able to use titanium backup and superuser apps hope this helps
http://androidcommunity.com/htc-amaze-4g-gets-permanent-one-click-root-20111020/
Yes just picked mine up today. Would love to know how to root this device also.
With this phone being released on AT&T on November 6th there will most certainly be a tremendous increase in the desire for root and dev involvement. It won't be long before this phone has it's own forum and a whole lot of XDA love. I'm one of the many that has been waiting for this phone to come out since it was leaked back in May and I can hardly wait to get my hands on one!
Adding support to this thread. Would love to get root for my Raider! Will also help out this process in anyway I can.
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Adding support to this thread. Would love to get root for my Raider! Will also help out this process in anyway I can.
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+1. I plan on picking up this device on monday
Does the raider/vivid have the ability to do HDMI out?
it has a mhl port which is physically identical to a micro usb, it does do hdmi out but you need an adapter
google mhl to hdmi and it will all come up
Do we know if the boot loader is locked or unlocked?
Add your vote here to get an HTC Holiday/Raider/Vivid forum added.
Anyone try the regular rooting methods
The bootloader unlock works from HTC just tested it, now we need S-OFF
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The bootloader unlock works from HTC just tested it, now we need S-OFF
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Can you clarify this method ? Is love to assist
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I'm not able to post links, but if you google htc bootloader and go to htcdev.com it will all be there, I believe that's what he's referring to.
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I'm not able to post links, but if you google htc bootloader and go to htcdev.com it will all be there, I believe that's what he's referring to.
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Yes that's what I'm refering too, my bootloader is unlocked but we need a custom recovery to get full root.
im getting my Vivid tomorrow morning hopefully there will be a way to root this device by the end of the month
i went to htcdev it wouldnt let me unlock, also i dont see this device on the list?
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i went to htcdev it wouldnt let me unlock, also i dont see this device on the list?
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Doesn't matter, just get the fastboot code and it will generate a working unlock code.
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mafiaboy01 said:
Doesn't matter, just get the fastboot code and it will generate a working unlock code.
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To your knowledge is anyone working on a recovery yet?
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drewdatrip said:
To your knowledge is anyone working on a recovery yet?
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Not that I know of, this will probably speed up now that its available in the u.s.
But I'm more than willing to dump any partions a developerwould need.
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Not that I know of, this will probably speed up now that its available in the u.s.
But I'm more than willing to dump any partions a developerwould need.
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Same here.
Bootloader unlock govig you anything in recovery to backup?
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Hello. im sorry if this is not the right places, but here is what i can tell you.
I did the whole s-off, custom hboot, custom recovery business.
changes the ap? to 111111 (cant remember how many it was) to use the att update to ics.
installed virtuous rom.
i used the sim from my iphone 4 with a sim adapter to make it fit properly.
i got my unlock code. not sure if i can say where, so i wont. i got the link somewhere on xda and it seemed legit.
i just get unsuccesfulll...
and im scared to do it again, because i dont know how many more tried i have, it might only be 1 more time.
11140626
IMEI # 358730040400582
i double checked, this is correct.
fastboot oem writecid 11111111
could that be messing up my unlock?
going to try flashing back to stock rogers, i have a feeling thats whats messing it up
sadoway said:
Hello. im sorry if this is not the right places, but here is what i can tell you.
I did the whole s-off, custom hboot, custom recovery business.
changes the ap? to 111111 (cant remember how many it was) to use the att update to ics.
installed virtuous rom.
i used the sim from my iphone 4 with a sim adapter to make it fit properly.
i got my unlock code. not sure if i can say where, so i wont. i got the link somewhere on xda and it seemed legit.
i just get unsuccesfulll...
and im scared to do it again, because i dont know how many more tried i have, it might only be 1 more time.
11140626
IMEI # 358730040400582
i double checked, this is correct.
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i have rite code for this IMEI.
if u need PM me or mail me [email protected]
Its all good. I got it to work. The rom was screweing it up. Flashed back to stock
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Its all good. I got it to work. The rom was screweing it up. Flashed back to stock
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In the middle of downloading the stock RUU again...in the same boat here.
By chance is there any other way around this?
Not sure if this has any bearing, but could it have anything to do with the fact that I have changed my CID to 111111 from what it was previously (ROGERS3 - or something...dont remember what it was doh!).
Thanks
No, supercid did not effect it, just go back to stock, sim should unlock now, and repeated the process back to the way you want, good luck, I can't really offer much more advice, I would concider myself a noob that reads alot.
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Where did you get your unlock code from?
I just searched xda for good references, prob the best way to find one
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I believe you have to use the unlock code on the stock non rooted non unlocked phone before upgrading.
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No, supercid did not effect it, just go back to stock, sim should unlock now, and repeated the process back to the way you want, good luck, I can't really offer much more advice, I would concider myself a noob that reads alot.
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Yep did the trick. Thanks again
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In a quest for a customizable ROM that was built upon ICS, I came across Elegancia's Pegasus, and I thought I would give it a try. To my horror, the ROM was incredibly UGLY (no offense) and I decided to reboot into recovery. As I did, the recovery page launched for about a split second before hitting the white HTC Screen of Death. So, I rebooted it, and now I'm stuck in an Elegancia bootloop that won't end.
And so my predicament: I can't recover, nor can I boot. What to do from here? Through the piece of garbage away?
nvm this
Schoutse said:
You can still boot into bootloader right?
You need to relock bootloader and run an RUU.
To do so boot into bootloader (volume down + power button), then choose fastboot and connect it with the cable to your computer.
On your computer run the fastboot.exe and type the command "fastboot oem lock" without the quotations.
Then find an RUU here:
Holiday RUU's
and choose one of your carrier.
Run the .exe and when its finished you have the stock rom again.
If you want to get a custom rom do all the steps for flashing roms again and unlock bootloader again.
I think this is how it works.
Edit: you will lose your data..
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No need to do all that... Fastboot erase cache will fix the issue. Then re-flash your recovery and you are set.
^^
with what problem do you have to use the ruu again? i thought that was needed for bootloop :s lol
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with what problem do you have to use the ruu again? i thought that was needed for bootloop :s lol
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I know I'm going to regret this... but I've never used an ruu... no matter what bootloop I've had
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I know I'm going to regret this... but I've never used an ruu... no matter what bootloop I've had
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I've used it only once when returning to stock to S-Off.
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I know I'm going to regret this... but I've never used an ruu... no matter what bootloop I've had
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Lol, actually got it from your post a few months ago:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2168250
it's the last one..
you advised him to relock and run ruu, so i thought lets explain to @TheMightySheep how to do this.. haha anyway, i'm happy there are many people wanting to help on this forum.
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Lol, actually got it from your post a few months ago:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2168250
it's the last one..
you advised him to relock and run ruu, so i thought lets explain to @TheMightySheep how to do this.. haha anyway, i'm happy there are many people wanting to help on this forum.
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I see
But with that little info... and as volatile as this forum could be... quick answers keep people happy...
And the erase cache fix is newer than that post as well
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I had no idea what I was doing, relocked my phone, and it fixed itself. :/
Here is an interesting read about this from HTCdev, check it out!
http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/about_unlock_process
letmeputdatipin said:
Here is an interesting read about this from HTCdev, check it out!
http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/about_unlock_process
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did you expect them to say anything less? basically what they are saying is "we believe our consumers are too stupid to modify or otherwise personalize their devices, so as a result we have prevented you from access all software on your phone for your own good"
It reminds me of Liar Liar, "That's just something ugly people say to feel better about themselves."
"That's just something phone manufacturers say to feel something better about their software"
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Thats funny sh!t
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Theyre really just saying, we dont think you need it so why bother.
I'm debating about unlocking my phone and instal a Rom right now or wait and see. I usually root all phones but I was one of those dumbasses that flashed my EVO 3D with the virgin mobile version. Lucky me I didn't have most of the side effects people were complaining about. I just had the VM banners and some times text messages errors, but CM 10.1 make it go away.
Anyone have any cons about unlocking my phone and flash a rom right now or wait until we get S-Off if (ever happens).
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I'm debating about unlocking my phone and instal a Rom right now or wait and see. I usually root all phones but I was one of those dumbasses that flashed my EVO 3D with the virgin mobile version. Lucky me I didn't have most of the side effects people were complaining about. I just had the VM banners and some times text messages errors, but CM 10.1 make it go away.
Anyone have any cons about unlocking my phone and flash a rom right now or wait until we get S-Off if (ever happens).
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No cons from me. I unlocked and rooted within hours of purchasing. Have been on ViperROM for a couple of weeks now. I'm loving it.
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No cons from me. I unlocked and rooted within hours of purchasing. Have been on ViperROM for a couple of weeks now. I'm loving it.
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Cool, I'm in the process of unlocking the phone.
For right now unlocked is all we need. It gives us access to all the needed parts(system, recovery, boot).
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Can anyone tell me if I unlock is that all I need to install roms or do I needto root as well?
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theeraser88 said:
Can anyone tell me if I unlock is that all I need to install roms or do I needto root as well?
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You need root as well!
theeraser88 said:
Can anyone tell me if I unlock is that all I need to install roms or do I needto root as well?
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you just need to unlock and install either twrp or cwm recovery.
From what I've read this really isn't a big deal. Nexus devices are not S-Off either. All this prevents you from flashing are the radio and bootloader which are not usually modified.
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From what I've read this really isn't a big deal. Nexus devices are not S-Off either. All this prevents you from flashing are the radio and bootloader which are not usually modified.
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True, although for asop, aokp. and other open source roms a different bootloader maybe required. For the evo 3d the ics bootloader that installed with the firmware from the ota would give bootloops if a asop or aokp rom was flashed.if as a user you would never flash anything other than custom roms for your current version of android then yes an unlocked bootloader is all you need. Another example was the htc flyer. That device shipped with gingerbread when htc released the ota for honeycomb every user was in a hurry to install it, many had flashers remorse and wished to go back to gingerbread. With s-on they were out of luck.
This phone has features we may never see in aosp. I'm holding off on that. Nothing wrong with sense5 though honestly, its way better than any previous versions so far
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you just need to unlock and install either twrp or cwm recovery.
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Incorrect. You need to flash a superuser app and its binaries as well.
this zip is supposed to turn off read/write protection Sprint_One_Root_Disable_System_RW_Protection (1).zip
I was thinking we are a rare bunch of folks that are control freaks that root our phones.
But it amazes me to see things like Titanium Backup, Root Explorer, ROM Manager apps very near the highest volume Android Apps in the Market !!!
These are obviously "Root" user apps.
Maybe it's because we wipe our phones so often we distort the statistics
I love how they say they don't allow s-off because of "warranty" reasons yet at the bottom of the page it says unlocking your device will render the warranty void. #likewhat
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True, although for asop, aokp. and other open source roms a different bootloader maybe required. For the evo 3d the ics bootloader that installed with the firmware from the ota would give bootloops if a asop or aokp rom was flashed.if as a user you would never flash anything other than custom roms for your current version of android then yes an unlocked bootloader is all you need. Another example was the htc flyer. That device shipped with gingerbread when htc released the ota for honeycomb every user was in a hurry to install it, many had flashers remorse and wished to go back to gingerbread. With s-on they were out of luck.
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This is somewhat false. The reason it was causing boot loops was because of the boot.img not flashing properly. It was required when the hboot got updated that we used a process such as "HTC dumblock" to flash the boot.img. Currently for our Ones we are fine because the hboot will allow proper flashing of the boot.img yet in the past, some future updates have blocked this feature. I for one will always want s-off. It gives me full control
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...and by flashing an internation firmware in case of One sold by sprint also the sim lock is removed?