Since when are HTC Devices able to install OTAs while you have an Unlocked Bootloader?
EPayne123 said:
Since when are HTC Devices able to install OTAs while you have an Unlocked Bootloader?
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I think as long as you have a Stock recovery you can flash an OTA regardless of bootloader or S-On/Off status.
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Okay, I have a couple of questions I'm hoping someone can answer.
1). What is the situation with the boot loader on the One? I know there is a developer edition, but are all of the other versions going to be locked down? Also, since there is a Dev version I assume the one won't be on their unlock website, right?
2) my second question is more about HTC in general, and s-off. I know it stands for security off, but what does it do exactly? I've heard its needed for flashing certain things like kernels, but I don't understand why that would he necessary if the boot loader is already unlocked.
Im on Verizon, hoping and praying that the One comes to us, if not I'm probably leaving them. Can't wait to get my hands on this great phone, and hopefully help HTC come out of the dumps
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Chirp chirp? Are there not even any crickets in here?
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The One can be bootloader unlocked through htcdev. No problems there
Bootloader unlocked lets you flash custom firmware, but S-OFF gives you full control over what you want to do. This stands for NAND locked or NAND unlocked. What that does is give you access to normally restricted partitions on the phone, such as the boot and radio partitions. Even with bootloader unlocked, you need to flash the boot.img separately if you do not have S-OFF and radios cant be flashed
And doing the chirp chirp thing doesnt encourage people to answer. Just a tip.
Boot loader can be unlocked on all EU carriers by spending 5 mins on the htcdev site (its included under Other phones)
As for s off, not currently possible but also not needed. On tegra HTC phones you needed it to flash boot.img as part of flashing a new ROM but already bypassed for the One.
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Tetsumi06 said:
Boot loader can be unlocked on all EU carriers by spending 5 mins on the htcdev site (its included under Other phones)
As for s off, not currently possible but also not needed. On tegra HTC phones you needed it to flash boot.img as part of flashing a new ROM but already bypassed for the One.
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Technically its still needed, but theyve developed a workaround which is essentially fastbooting it from the phone.
Also correction, its not only on Tegra processors that this is an issue, its on all HTC devices because they all come NAND locked.
It's not needed but would be better if we can get s-off soon.
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ant78 said:
It's not needed but would be better if we can get s-off soon.
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So, what can be done with S-OFF that isn't possible currently?
AllyOmega said:
So, what can be done with S-OFF that isn't possible currently?
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One of the things that can be done with s-off is flash a kernel image right from the phone without a PC
AllyOmega said:
So, what can be done with S-OFF that isn't possible currently?
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As said above me, flashing kernels during a rom flash (the rom zip will attempt to do it, but s-on prevents the boot.img from taking) without a computer or a workaround like SuperBoot, and you can also flash radios with s-off
AllyOmega said:
So, what can be done with S-OFF that isn't possible currently?
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CID can be changed to flash a different region ROM.
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And also to reflash HBOOT so that it says LOCKED instead of RELOCKED for warranty purposes.
I have an (branded At&T) GSM unlocked HTC One with bootloader unlocked. I didnt use lost the function of calc or sound recorder when unlocking that i have read. My question is will i still be able to receive OTA updates? and is there a very simple way to go back to stock or get the google play edition?
No OTA when bootloader is unlocked. To relock you need to be completely stock. To relock use all in one toolkit.. it's noobproof! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2183942
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Why would you want ota updates when you have an unlocked bootloader?
handman29 said:
No OTA when bootloader is unlocked. To relock you need to be completely stock. To relock use all in one toolkit.. it's noobproof! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2183942
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I am completely stock except for the unlocked bootloader and it being GSM unlocked. So if i just relock the bootloader I will get the OTA updates? or do i need to flash a stock RUU?
I dont want to flash the device if i dont have to. I am afraid of bricking the device or messing something up. I rather have the updates be pushed to my phone via OTA either through HTC or ATT.
So i just got this beast, and I am wondering if I am able to flash a Sense rom on this since out the box I didnt come with it?
Is your bootloader locked or unlocked?
If you have google edition, most people are not able to use fastboot oem unlock, but give it a shot.
Oh ok its unlocked
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Never LOCK it then. Or say goodbye to it!
If you have unlocked bootloader, you will need to flash custom recovery, root, and then run one of the S-OFF apps, like rumrunner or firewater. If it fails, verify your adb and fastboot are good and device responds.
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Guys some clarification. ... I have the HTC Google Edition phone not Rom. Is this as easy to root and tinker with as a Nexus?
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Jess813 said:
Guys some clarification. ... I have the HTC Google Edition phone not Rom. Is this as easy to root and tinker with as a Nexus?
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yes it is
Unless your bootloader is locked. Then you're mostly screwed for options
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im one of the few that actually have a real GPE. and as said with the replies above..if you already bootloader unlocked keep it that way and also s-off if you're going to tinker. i have been unlocked and soff since 4.3 and from reading all the stuff in here going to kitkat was a pita if you were s-off so very thankful i was.
so if you're going to tinker never relock or s-on your device ever again. it WILL be saving your phone. for the most part anything aosp will work given you have the right recovery .most roms need the latest twrp or cwm.
My phone is s-off with unlocked bootloader. I was going to trade so I was in the process of restoring to stock, when my potential trader changed his mind. I relocked the bootloader. But am still s-off with custom recovery. Can I still flash roms with a locked bootloader, or do I have to unlock it again?
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Zor Omega said:
My phone is s-off with unlocked bootloader. I was going to trade so I was in the process of restoring to stock, when my potential trader changed his mind. I relocked the bootloader. But am still s-off with custom recovery. Can I still flash roms with a locked bootloader, or do I have to unlock it again?
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you can still flash roms, if you have your original code_bin you can reuse it, but it will wipe the phone when you unlock again
Im using an Unrooted completely Stock Android 5.1 AT&T Moto X XT1095 and i really want to have Marshmallow.
Its possible? Thanks
ImBuGs said:
Im using an Unrooted completely Stock Android 5.1 AT&T Moto X XT1095 and i really want to have Marshmallow.
Its possible? Thanks
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Not through sideload no. You can flash it with RSDLite or fastboot, but only if your bootloader is unlocked.
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AGISCI said:
Not through sideload no. You can flash it with RSDLite or fastboot, but only if your bootloader is unlocked.
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The problem is that my bootloader is locked and CANT be unlocked due to at&t (fastboot cant get unlock key)
So I cant install a custom recovery, is there ANY way I can get Android 6?
ImBuGs said:
The problem is that my bootloader is locked and CANT be unlocked due to at&t (fastboot cant get unlock key)
So I cant install a custom recovery, is there ANY way I can get Android 6?
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No.
However you can unlock your bootloader with sunshine. After you unlock it, then you can do it.
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AGISCI said:
No.
However you can unlock your bootloader with sunshine. After you unlock it, then you can do it.
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I know about sunshine but i dont have a credit card much less a PayPal account to pay for it, if there isnt any other way, well i guess i'll wait until i get a new phone. Thanks for your help