[Q] a NOOB Question about the bootloader~~~~~~~~~ - One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

(im new to this forum so i cant post screenshots in my thread)

Unlocking bootloaders and S-Off are different. Unlocking the bootloader just gives you some access to the boot partition, whereas S-Off means you have access to ALL partitions. Unlocking the bootloader is the first step.
With it unlocked, it will say UNLOCKED, and if you lock it back, it will say RE-LOCKED. With proper S-Off, you can downgrade the HBOOT so it will say LOCKED for warranty purposes. S-Off is not yet available for this phone

ArmedandDangerous said:
Unlocking bootloaders and S-Off are different. Unlocking the bootloader just gives you some access to the boot partition, whereas S-Off means you have access to ALL partitions. Unlocking the bootloader is the first step.
With it unlocked, it will say UNLOCKED, and if you lock it back, it will say RE-LOCKED. With proper S-Off, you can downgrade the HBOOT so it will say LOCKED for warranty purposes. S-Off is not yet available for this phone
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THANKS for your direction pointing!
your reply solved most of mysteries about this subject in my head.now i had a general understanding of what these "terms" mean, just too many of them and causes me a headache...
ok, 1st step, i am doing this!:good::laugh:

Just be careful, check your phone for AL defects before unlocking your bootloader. Warranty is void when you do, unless you can prove whatever defect you send the phone in for is not a result of unlocking, and even then...

ArmedandDangerous said:
Just be careful, check your phone for AL defects before unlocking your bootloader. Warranty is void when you do, unless you can prove whatever defect you send the phone in for is not a result of unlocking, and even then...
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ok thanks.
but "AL" stands for?!?

rikki_sun said:
ok thanks.
but "AL" stands for?!?
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I meant to type ALL

ArmedandDangerous said:
I meant to type ALL
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Lolok. One more question, if root it will i be able to receive any official OTA updates from HTC? If I can't how do i upgrade firmware in the future if there is any available?
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rikki_sun said:
Lolok. One more question, if root it will i be able to receive any official OTA updates from HTC? If I can't how do i upgrade firmware in the future if there is any available?
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You will get the update but not be able to install it if you run a rooted stock rom. You won't be able to flash it unless you unroot and put the stock recovery on. This can be done with a ruu
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ste1164 said:
You will get the update but not be able to install it if you run a rooted stock rom. You won't be able to flash it unless you uproot and put the stock recovery on. This can be done with a ruu
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Wow, "uproot" , "put stock recovery on"already sounded so complicated to me...
Any this topic related posts in the forum? I'll have a read later maybe.
Thanks for ur reply.
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rikki_sun said:
Wow, "uproot" , "put stock recovery on"already sounded so complicated to me...
Any this topic related posts in the forum? I'll have a read later maybe.
Thanks for ur reply.
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Read Mikes topic in Android development, I'd recommend reading about it before you touch any of this. Wait for the 4.2.2 update to see if it solves your problem, it should be out soon. If not then I'd say go and root.

rikki_sun said:
Wow, "uproot" , "put stock recovery on"already sounded so complicated to me...
Any this topic related posts in the forum? I'll have a read later maybe.
Thanks for ur reply.
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you should look into downloading the all in one toolkit. it will walk you through everything you need to do

skinsfanbdh said:
you should look into downloading the all in one toolkit. it will walk you through everything you need to do
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Thx.that sounds a lot easier. Any links for that please.
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rikki_sun said:
Thx.that sounds a lot easier. Any links for that please.
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here you go
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2183942

ste1164 said:
Read Mikes topic in Android development, I'd recommend reading about it before you touch any of this. Wait for the 4.2.2 update to see if it solves your problem, it should be out soon. If not then I'd say go and root.
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Yeah i will read it. And u make perfect sense about waiting for the upcoming update. Wondering when it'll come out .coz I do prefer not to root it.
Thanks a lot.
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ste1164 said:
Read Mikes topic in Android development, I'd recommend reading about it before you touch any of this. Wait for the 4.2.2 update to see if it solves your problem, it should be out soon. If not then I'd say go and root.
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Mikes has 30,000+ posts..i can't find it about this specific topic.
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rikki_sun said:
Mikes has 30,000+ posts..i can't find it about this specific topic.
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Ill look for it in sec. But id definitely wait then root if it isnt fixed.

ste1164 said:
Ill look for it in sec. But id definitely wait then root if it isnt fixed.
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okok。thx
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Bonely said:
delete this
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What?
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rikki_sun said:
What?
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oh sorry i typed something out but then I realized that I was tired and it didn't make sense...

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[RADIO] Latest radio and how to flash :)

I've had a few people ask me how to flash radio so here it is:
Download the newest Radio here: http://d-h.st/Idf
put the PG32IMG.zip on the root of your sd card then reboot into HBOOT.
HBOOT will detect the file and install it for you its that simple!
thanks to ragzdincs for the link and inferi0r for hosting it
This is much safer than PG32IMG method right?
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zukri90 said:
This is much safer than PG32IMG method right?
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i think it is yeah, it was much easier for me too
naathaanb96 said:
i think it is yeah, it was much easier for me too
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And can you put a little note on your post about the importance of md5sum? People say that if the md5sum is different, it might brick that person's device
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zukri90 said:
And can you put a little note on your post about the importance of md5sum? People say that if the md5sum is different, it might brick that person's device
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ah thanks for that dont wanna be blamed for bricking a device
Flashed the new radio. Everything seems fine
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This no safer or worse than the bootloader method, it's just the bootloader does it for you rather than manually typing the command.
While appreciate people need help, there are a lot of these threads popping up in the dev section explaining very specific problems. There is a Q&A forum for a reason, please keep topics in this forum related to dev only.
l0st.prophet said:
This no safer or worse than the bootloader method, it's just the bootloader does it for you rather than manually typing the command.
While appreciate people need help, there are a lot of these threads popping up in the dev section explaining very specific problems. There is a Q&A forum for a reason, please keep topics in this forum related to dev only.
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Unfortunately there is no q and a for the inc s
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I think P32IMG is more simpler than this one.
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bhaumik555 said:
I think P32IMG is more simpler than this one.
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Not really. Sometimes when you want to flash PG32IMG, it does'nt work. And the cause for that is the cid. If you're cid is not in the android-info.txt, bootloader won't recognize the zip. To check cid, use this command 'fastboot getvar all' and see your cid number.
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zukri90 said:
Not really. Sometimes when you want to flash PG32IMG, it does'nt work. And the cause for that is the cid. If you're cid is not in the android-info.txt, bootloader won't recognize the zip. To check cid, use this command 'fastboot getvar all' and see your cid number.
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I don't know that much about cid but yes I upgraded my radio through p32img method and I found it simpler.
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bhaumik555 said:
I don't know that much about cid but yes I upgraded my radio through p32img method and I found it simpler.
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Cid is some sort of serial number (i'm not a dev) of the bootloader (i think).
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Please describe radio version!!!! so No one mistake
Please Describe Radio version. U said it's new. so I flashed.
Now I checked the version. It's radio 20....... 17.00.24-M. I'm already on it.
I hope not brick my ph. just describe details about radio.
Thank u anyway.
Can anyone tell me the benefits from flashing this?
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00hero00 said:
Can anyone tell me the benefits from flashing this?
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Radio can help with better signal and uses less battery, I can say after installing this my battery has been better
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drcrazy91 said:
Please Describe Radio version. U said it's new. so I flashed.
Now I checked the version. It's radio 20....... 17.00.24-M. I'm already on it.
I hope not brick my ph. just describe details about radio.
Thank u anyway.
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Sorry mate will edit the post when I get on my laptop
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I don't understand why you use this method.. There is a much more faster method there you just put the radio zip in the root of the memory card and boot into bootoader (it will auto. loade som files) then it will ask you if you want to update the Radio and you accept that by pressing volyme up, then just w8 for it will finnished,
ossi009 said:
I don't understand why you use this method.. There is a much more faster method there you just put the radio zip in the root of the memory card and boot into bootoader (it will auto. loade som files) then it will ask you if you want to update the Radio and you accept that by pressing volyme up, then just w8 for it will finnished,
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this can be safer
I am on 06.03.03_M, should I update to 06.03.16? is this the last radio available?
thanks
ledzgio said:
I am on 06.03.03_M, should I update to 06.03.16? is this the last radio available?
thanks
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Radio_20.72.30.0833U_3831.17.00.24_M is the latest, and you can test for yourself. If you don't like the new one you can flash the old again.
Check my signature for the radio.

Do not flash roms from international forum

Sorry, but there seems to be a new post every other day about people borking their Sprint phones because they flash a Rom from the "HTC One" forum.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:
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ROMS from the international forums WILL mess up your phone and you will be lucky to fix it after that! I get you want the shiny new 4.2.2 but those ROMS will not --I repeat-- WILL NOT WORK ON THE SPRINT HTC ONE.
Sure, they used to, but once they moved onto 4.2.2 they will not flash.
I feel this should be sticky in every thread on the Sprint HTC One forum.
People are still doing this?
eXplicit815 said:
People are still doing this?
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You wouldn't believe it.
Sure we would
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Would this be helpful to anyone? It's kind of on/off topic... A direct link to HTC's copy of the HTC One update for Europe?
And by a direct link, I mean an HTC URL?
I mean, the proof is in the pudding...by which I mean the constant stream of "bricked plz help" threads.
So all of these stupid people that aren't reading prior to flashing and you think they are going to magically read this? I really hope this prevents a few but I doubt it.
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Konfuzion said:
So all of these stupid people that aren't reading prior to flashing and you think they are going to magically read this? I really hope this prevents a few but I doubt it.
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this should be posted on the m7 forums too
Konfuzion said:
So all of these stupid people that aren't reading prior to flashing and you think they are going to magically read this? I really hope this prevents a few but I doubt it.
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......Hmm... I see your point, sir.
Touche.
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Aldo101t said:
this should be posted on the m7 forums too
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Thats the only place it needs to be posted. Not trying to be negative, I am grateful the OP is trying to help.
Konfuzion said:
Thats the only place it needs to be posted. Not trying to be negative, I am grateful the OP is trying to help.
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well, that's right, i don't know if the devs over there warn about this or not, or people just don't READ, don't know
Aldo101t said:
well, that's right, i don't know if the devs over there warn about this or not, or people just don't READ, don't know
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Combination of both. Some devs say not to flash if your on sprint, some dont.
Konfuzion said:
Combination of both. Some devs say not to flash if your on sprint, some dont.
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From what I've seen all the major ROM's say in some fashion or another that it won't work for Sprint so it's mostly people just not reading. Maybe they could make the font about it possibly destroying phones if you are on Sprint bigger...and flashing...surrounded by naked women. Then maybe people will see it.
Unless your a Dev or know what your doing I wouldn't flash non sprint things... I know the partition labels and boot.IMG stuff so I have gotten things to work but not for a noobie
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I have never seen so many people flashing the wrong roms as I have seen with the HTC One...If people would read then they wouldn't have these issues but we all know they won't read this either. You bought a Sprint HTC ONE, why would you not come to the SPRINT HTC ONE Development section to find a rom???
Sooo.....I flashed this rom called "NOTFORSPRINT" and now I'm stuck. Help me NAO!
hockeyfamily737 said:
Sooo.....I flashed this rom called "NOTFORSPRINT" and now I'm stuck. Help me NAO!
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Go to apple.com, download latest iOS and RUU back to that. You should be golden.
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hockeyfamily737 said:
Sooo.....I flashed this rom called "NOTFORSPRINT" and now I'm stuck. Help me NAO!
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Give me you phone NAO you noob
hockeyfamily737 said:
Sooo.....I flashed this rom called "NOTFORSPRINT" and now I'm stuck. Help me NAO!
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the.emilio said:
Go to apple.com, download latest iOS and RUU back to that. You should be golden.
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No no no... You don't want to do that! First. Go to Apple.com, that part is right, but you have to download their Symbian Factory ROM. Then put your phone into DFU mode open ChevronWP7, and while holding shift select the .ipsw file you just downloaded and you'll be up and running with the latest version of WebOS in no time!!
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felacio said:
No no no... You don't want to do that! First. Go to Apple.com, that part is right, but you have to download their Symbian Factory ROM. Then put your phone into DFU mode open ChevronWP7, and while holding shift select the .ipsw file you just downloaded and you'll be up and running with the latest version of WebOS in no time!!
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That's right. My bad. I was thinking this was the Verizon version. Derp moment.
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Need root

Hey guys so I just got my first and as it turns out the thread to get the root files is closed. I pmed the op but nothing. I was wondering if you guys know where I can get them or somebody can send them to me it would be a big help.! Thanks.!
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Nobody.!? Lol oh well :/
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Go to htc dev unlock install cwm or trwp than moonshine(if you want security off).
blafree64 said:
Go to htc dev unlock install cwm or trwp than moonshine(if you want security off).
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Awesome man thank you ! So no need for the other method.?
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nope:victory:
blafree64 said:
nope:victory:
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awesome alright im going to give this a go right now.! many thanks man..!!!!
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nope:victory:
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do i flash twrp after unlocked boot oader or moonshine.?
twrp
So I went to htcdev.com and tried to get the bootloader, but the first wasn't listed in the list of available phones. What am I missing?
Shemlon said:
So I went to htcdev.com and tried to get the bootloader, but the first wasn't listed in the list of available phones. What am I missing?
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Choose "All Other Supported Models". You need an account to begin.
I have success. So far, I'm loving this phone.

We need root for s4 active for android 4.3

root for android 4.3
antonisalien said:
root for android 4.3
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C453Y said:
All in favor say aye.
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Aye, Please.
Hurry up and figure out a root for this
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This is exactly what this forum needs--a new post asking the exact same thing that is covered in several other threads. Moderator, please delete this.
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Why not use CM?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2395242
tiskael said:
Why not use CM?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2395242
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This is for the int'l version NOT the AT&T version. It's in the title of the post you linked to.
dibeachdude said:
This is exactly what this forum needs--a new post asking the exact same thing that is covered in several other threads. Moderator, please delete this.
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Not to mention the entitlement attitude of the OP. Sure, just come into XDA and demand they provide you something. That's how it works.
arlenesboyfriend said:
Hurry up and figure out a root for this
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This one would make a dev just jump right on it.?
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I wasn't trying to be smart......
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arlenesboyfriend said:
I wasn't trying to be smart......
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You succeeded. :laugh:
antonisalien said:
root for android 4.3
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Look the forum and do a research before post a new thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2667886

Root/recovery

Hey guys just received brand new HTC one out of the box. Just wondering quickest method of root right now and what people are using for their recoveries. Yes I have researched but I see a lot of things out there. I'm sure one of your guys response would be quicker. If you could post links for root and a good recovery that would be appreciated. I'm on 4.2.2 thanks in advance.
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jarzy00 said:
Hey guys just received brand new HTC one out of the box. Just wondering quickest method of root right now and what people are using for their recoveries. Yes I have researched but I see a lot of things out there. I'm sure one of your guys response would be quicker. If you could post links for root and a good recovery that would be appreciated. I'm on 4.2.2 thanks in advance.
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3 steps.....
unlock bootloader through htcdev. flash custom recovery. flash rom.
jarzy00 said:
Hey guys just received brand new HTC one out of the box. Just wondering quickest method of root right now and what people are using for their recoveries. Yes I have researched but I see a lot of things out there. I'm sure one of your guys response would be quicker. If you could post links for root and a good recovery that would be appreciated. I'm on 4.2.2 thanks in advance.
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I assume you have the international unlocked One, not any of the U.S. carrier branded Ones.
1) Go to htcdev.com, create an account. Choose the option to unlock the bootloader. You need the fastboot drivers. Easy to find
2) Once you're bootloader unlocked, flash TWRP recovery from this link:
http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/m7
3) Install SuperSU once u have TWRP(the app will be installed automatically). Run the app
4) You're rooted. Very naize
P.S. I would advise u to S-OFF your phone after rooting it, coz certain ROMs aint compatible with S-ON, ur default. So, before installing the 4.4.2 OTA, flash ARHD 31.6, run the rumrunner tool
cr1960 said:
3 steps.....
unlock bootloader through htcdev. flash custom recovery. flash rom.
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I don't have an international unlocked one
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jarzy00 said:
I don't have an international unlocked one
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Then which variant do you have ?
jarzy00 said:
I don't have an international unlocked one
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Verizon wireless u.s.a and I'm on 4.2.2 and I waited to update to kitkat because I didn't know if there was an exploit for root and stuff like that. Can my bootloader still be unlocked? Keep in mind I'm 100% stock on 4.2.2 I just kind of need to be steered in the right direction on what to do next seeing as though there is an overwhelming amount of mods out for this phone.
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jarzy00 said:
Verizon wireless u.s.a and I'm on 4.2.2 and I waited to update to kitkat because I didn't know if there was an exploit for root and stuff like that. Can my bootloader still be unlocked? Keep in mind I'm 100% stock on 4.2.2 I just kind of need to be steered in the right direction on what to do next seeing as though there is an overwhelming amount of mods out for this phone.
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Yeah, u need to use rumrunner tool, not the HTC dev unlock.
http://rumrunner.us/downloads-2/
Download for Verizon, READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND PRE-REQUISITES CAREFULLY
And, btw, this is not the thread for the Verizon One. Hence, there are no ROMs which support the Verizon variant. Flashing a ROM from the development thread for HTC One WILL BRICK UR PHONE. Make sure u flash ROMs/MODs for the Verizon One from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-htc-one
FYI, if u want the most mods/roms, u should have bought the unlocked One
jarzy00 said:
Verizon wireless u.s.a and I'm on 4.2.2 and I waited to update to kitkat because I didn't know if there was an exploit for root and stuff like that. Can my bootloader still be unlocked? Keep in mind I'm 100% stock on 4.2.2 I just kind of need to be steered in the right direction on what to do next seeing as though there is an overwhelming amount of mods out for this phone.
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Okay thank you very much
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jarzy00 said:
Okay thank you very much
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Pls hit the thanks button
P.S. Why are you quoting yourself?? Quote me
raghav kapur said:
Pls hit the thanks button
P.S. Why are you quoting yourself?? Quote me
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Lol been a while since I've been on xda
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