[Q] Relocking bootloader - HTC Incredible S

Hi I just want to ask whether my phone is unlock or not b/c I can't identify it,instead "icycoffee" is written on the top.I didn't do anything on it yet.Thank you!!
http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz97/arrancar27/IMG_2379.jpg

Maybe icycoffee is the tool it was s-offed with, so I wouldn't try to relock the bootloader
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Gizmo648 said:
Maybe icycoffee is the tool it was s-offed with, so I wouldn't try to relock the bootloader
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So what do you think Sir?Is the bootloader already unlocked?

arrancar27 said:
So what do you think Sir?Is the bootloader already unlocked?
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If you want to flash custom ROMs etc. you can start right away, your phone is S-OFF so there is no need to unlock the bootloader.
Just flash a custom recovery and it should be fine

Gizmo648 said:
If you want to flash custom ROMs etc. you can start right away, your phone is S-OFF so there is no need to unlock the bootloader.
Just flash a custom recovery and it should be fine
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Okay got ya!This got to be a lot of work to do for me.Thank you very much for your help Gizmo648.
Last question do I need to "Run Nonverbose's script"??I saw it on this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2118187

arrancar27 said:
Okay got ya!This got to be a lot of work to do for me.Thank you very much for your help Gizmo648.
Last question do I need to "Run Nonverbose's script"??I saw it on this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2118187
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No, you would only need this to fake your Bootloader version(or whatever) but since you are S-OFF there's no need for that
Just go to number 4. where it says "Flash a recovery" then 5. and after that number 10. That should be all

Gizmo648 said:
No, you would only need this to fake your Bootloader version(or whatever) but since you are S-OFF there's no need for that
Just go to number 4. where it says "Flash a recovery" then 5. and after that number 10. That should be all
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Ohh I realize just now that I already have Superuser on my phone, and I checked my phone if its rooted using root checker basic and its rooted.http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz97/arrancar27/IMG_2380.jpgThen all I need to do is no.4 and 10 right?

arrancar27 said:
Ohh I realize just now that I already have Superuser on my phone, and I checked my phone if its rooted using root checker basic and its rooted.http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz97/arrancar27/IMG_2380.jpgThen all I need to do is no.4 and 10 right?
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That is correct then.

072665995 said:
That is correct then.
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Oh the one who made the guide..Thanks for your reply 072665995

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Any reason to unlock the bootloader?

It used to be that you had to unlock in order to root etc.
But now with one click root applications like SuperOneClick etc, is there any reason to unlock the bootloader? Is it required for any custom ROM procedures?
Paul22000 said:
It used to be that you had to unlock in order to root etc.
But now with one click root applications like SuperOneClick etc, is there any reason to unlock the bootloader? Is it required for any custom ROM procedures?
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Not really (although it does make things easier to flash - using fastboot is very convenient.)
But then again, is there any reason to not unlock it? It has been shown numerous times that HTC will honor the warranty despite an unlocked bootloader, while it has never been shown that HTC has refused warranty service because of an unlocked bootloader.
efrant said:
Not really (although it does make things easier to flash - using fastboot is very convenient.)
But then again, is there any reason to not unlock it? It has been shown numerous times that HTC will honor the warranty despite an unlocked bootloader, while it has never been shown that HTC has refused warranty service because of an unlocked bootloader.
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Ah, so the only thing unlocking does is provide access to using "fastboot"?
I know; I warranty swapped mine that was bootloader unlocked I'm just asking for general information.
Paul22000 said:
Ah, so the only thing unlocking does is provide access to using "fastboot"?
I know; I warranty swapped mine that was bootloader unlocked I'm just asking for general information.
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Yes, unlocking your bootloader = the ability to flash images to your Nexus One using fastboot. That's it.
What if I am not planning on using a new rom? I want to stay on stock, but say, just want to overclock. I don't want to lose any data.
Would that make sense to just root?
brettbellaire said:
What if I am not planning on using a new rom? I want to stay on stock, but say, just want to overclock. I don't want to lose any data.
Would that make sense to just root?
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I think you can just root then via SuperOneClick.
I have another question about unlocked bootloader. How can I tell if my bootloader its unlocked? I know usually I have to flash slp to unlock it or set S-off and if I'm not sure it should still be locked, but when I flashed modaco rom it said something about unlocking bootloader. I didn't want to but couldn't abort! So when I boot into bootloader it doesn't say unlocked but any way to tell beside that?
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arminsoyka said:
I have another question about unlocked bootloader. How can I tell if my bootloader its unlocked? I know usually I have to flash slp to unlock it or set S-off and if I'm not sure it should still be locked, but when I flashed modaco rom it said something about unlocking bootloader. I didn't want to but couldn't abort! So when I boot into bootloader it doesn't say unlocked but any way to tell beside that?
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You'd see a padlock icon at the bottom of the 'X' screen as you boot up if you are unlocked.
Thanks, so I'm locked.
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[Q] unlocked bootloader is a need?

Hello everybody, my questions are:
1- Too install cwm and root the device, i need to unlock the bootloader?
2- Also to install a custom rom, the bootloader must be unlocked?
Thanks in advance!
darktyroll said:
Hello everybody, my questions are:
1- Too install cwm and root the device, i need to unlock the bootloader?
2- Also to install a custom rom, the bootloader must be unlocked?
Thanks in advance!
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u cant root unless u unlock bootloader
I see, and he can be re/locked?
darktyroll said:
I see, and he can be re/locked?
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Yes, but it will say 're-locked' in the bootloader
thom109 said:
Yes, but it will say 're-locked' in the bootloader
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Pff, thats bad. That means warranty is lost from start.
darktyroll said:
Pff, thats bad. That means warranty is lost from start.
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Depending on where you purchased it, consumer protection law may trump that.

Problems with Root

I'm having issues flashing using TWRP. I've got S-off. But bootloader is showing Relocked. I inadvertently wiped without a backup and now I don't know how to get a ROM on my phone. HELP
tx_jaycee said:
I'm having issues flashing using TWRP. I've got S-off. But bootloader is showing Relocked. I inadvertently wiped without a backup and now I don't know how to get a ROM on my phone. HELP
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You should be able to run a RUU, but I would unlock the bootloader, then flash TWRP, then a Rom. If you can reach fastboot then you shouldn't be worried.
I dont even think you can run custom recoveries without an unlocked bootloader.
demo27vol1 said:
You should be able to run a RUU, but I would unlock the bootloader, then flash TWRP, then a Rom. If you can reach fastboot then you shouldn't be worried.
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I have fastboot but I'm showing relocked. How do I get the RUU to run?
I'm on HTC-one-sprint IRC node if you can chat that would be awesome.
tx_jaycee said:
I have fastboot but I'm showing relocked. How do I get the RUU to run?
I'm on HTC-one-sprint IRC node if you can chat that would be awesome.
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you have to be relocked to run RUUs, so your on the right track. Josh has a good video that explains how to do it. whats IRC?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WWNZpaQBh8
demo27vol1 said:
You should be able to run a RUU, but I would unlock the bootloader, then flash TWRP, then a Rom. If you can reach fastboot then you shouldn't be worried.
I dont even think you can run custom recoveries without an unlocked bootloader.
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How do I unlock the bootloader from within the bootloader. I don't have a ROM on the phone. Can I hard reset? I've been struggling for a while on this.
tx_jaycee said:
How do I unlock the bootloader from within the bootloader. I don't have a ROM on the phone. Can I hard reset? I've been struggling for a while on this.
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since your phone is "relocked" im assuming that you have unlocked it before. Just unlock it like the first time.
if you forgot how to do it then heres another video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2N7G9lJiTo
demo27vol1 said:
since your phone is "relocked" im assuming that you have unlocked it before. Just unlock it like the first time.
if you forgot how to do it then heres another video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2N7G9lJiTo
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I would do that but I inadvertently wiped and now there's no ROM on my SD card and I can't get one back on there. IRC is a chat you can get there by using http://webchat.freenode.net/ and using Channel HTC-One-Sprint.
tx_jaycee said:
I'm having issues flashing using TWRP. I've got S-off. But bootloader is showing Relocked. I inadvertently wiped without a backup and now I don't know how to get a ROM on my phone. HELP
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Flash it back to stock using a sprint RUU (Rom Update Utility) . search the sprint HTC one forum for it download it to your computer and run the application (RUU) from your computer with your phone in bootloader mode with fastboot selected (highlighted) connected with the use cable. It will take approximately 10 minutes to flash. Thus will restore your phone to stock (factory). Make sure it's a Sprint stock rom for the HTC one. After it's back to stock. Unlock it.. Install TWRP RECOVERY. Download and copy the custom rom of your choice ( suggestion: VIPER ONE 1.1.0) to phone storage using the usb. Disconnect phone from computer and boot into bootloader and select recovery and wipe data.. Both caches and system then go to install and flash rom. Also make sure you flash superuser too before flashing the custom rom. Hope this helps. Let me know if you need help getting your phone functional.
Pat
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tx_jaycee said:
I would do that but I inadvertently wiped and now there's no ROM on my SD card and I can't get one back on there. IRC is a chat you can get there by using http://webchat.freenode.net/ and using Channel HTC-One-Sprint.
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how do you reply on IRC?
demo27vol1 said:
how do you reply on IRC?
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White box on bottom of screen.
demo27vol1 said:
You should be able to run a RUU, but I would unlock the bootloader, then flash TWRP, then a Rom. If you can reach fastboot then you shouldn't be worried.
I dont even think you can run custom recoveries without an unlocked bootloader.
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That is correct
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tx_jaycee said:
I'm having issues flashing using TWRP. I've got S-off. But bootloader is showing Relocked. I inadvertently wiped without a backup and now I don't know how to get a ROM on my phone. HELP
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It's easy grab this tool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40341536 unlock boot loader, flash a recovery and finally download and sideload a Sprint Rom.
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HTC Dev Unlock & Radio Updates

I'm contemplating unlocking my bootloader via HTC Dev Unlock and flashing a custom ROM. However, I'm wondering how I would go about updating my radios after doing this since my understanding of HTC Dev Unlock doesn't include the ability to flash radios.
Is there any way to do it other than backing up and flashing back to stock to accept the OTA?
Thanks!
You can just go s-off and flash a radio.
budeone said:
You can just go s-off and flash a radio.
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I understand that, but if I don't want to go S-Off (i.e. follow the rules), how does it work?
There is a program that I heard flashes radios called Flash Image GUI.
I have never tried it for radios because I always go s-off.
Maybe someone else can help you better.
I know it does flash kernels when you are s-on. I used to use it all the time on the LTE before they found an s-off fix.
gksmithlcw said:
I understand that, but if I don't want to go S-Off (i.e. follow the rules), how does it work?
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it doesn't.
Aldo101t said:
it doesn't.
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That's what I figured.... So what the hell's the point? LOL
gksmithlcw said:
That's what I figured.... So what the hell's the point? LOL
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well, i guess the point is if you want to flash radios you need s-off.
Aldo101t said:
well, i guess the point is if you want to flash radios you need s-off.
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Right, which HTC does not facilitate, so what's the point of allowing a bootloader unlock that makes your phone non-updateable?
gksmithlcw said:
Right, which HTC does not facilitate, so what's the point of allowing a bootloader unlock that makes your phone non-updateable?
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i don't think HTC ficilitates the unlocked bootloader either, as is ststed in their disclaimer prior to unlocking, so?
Aldo101t said:
i don't think HTC ficilitates the unlocked bootloader either, as is ststed in their disclaimer prior to unlocking, so?
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Dude... Their unlocking IS unlocking the bootloader.
gksmithlcw said:
Dude... Their unlocking IS unlocking the bootloader.
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that's what i'm talking about.
Aldo101t said:
that's what i'm talking about.
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Then what's the confusion? They facilitate unlocking the bootloader via their own tools, but doing so renders the device un-updateable without breaking their own rules and hacking the device to gain S-Off.
And that, I find quite stupid.
gksmithlcw said:
Then what's the confusion? They facilitate unlocking the bootloader via their own tools, but doing so renders the device un-updateable without breaking their own rules and hacking the device to gain S-Off.
And that, I find quite stupid.
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ok, have you unlocked yet?? What i'm trying to say is they don't condone unlocking the bootloader either, which is stated in the unlock process.it's your chioce(the user)
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ok, have you unlocked yet??
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No. As stated in the OP, I was trying to get the answer to this question. Now I'm wishing I'd just kept my old GNex.
I sure hope I can get S-Off with the latest firmware....
gksmithlcw said:
No. As stated in the OP, I was trying to get the answer to this question. Now I'm wishing I'd just kept my old GNex.
I sure hope I can get S-Off with the latest firmware....
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just unlock and get s-off, you'll like it, read up on it in the forums, no big deal, have a good day.
I'm officially unlocked, rooted and s-offed. Now the question becomes GPe or CM 10.2....

Does 'S-Off' void your warranty?

I've locked and removed the bootloader, but the S-Off is still there? does that mean my handset is void?
morgan150 said:
I've locked and removed the bootloader, but the S-Off is still there? does that mean my handset is void?
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In theory NO because some devices are accidentally(?) shipped S-OFF from HTC. And some other receives them S-OFF when back from repair.
removed the bootloader
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You mean you removed bootloader tempered flags?
morgan150 said:
I've locked and removed the bootloader, but the S-Off is still there? does that mean my handset is void?
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I wasn't sure of this either, so asked them on twitter. Here's the response they gave:
https://twitter.com/htc/status/377422743626842112
spikeydoo2006 said:
I wasn't sure of this either, so asked them on twitter. Here's the response they gave:
https://twitter.com/htc/status/377422743626842112
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Thank you!
spikeydoo2006 said:
I wasn't sure of this either, so asked them on twitter. Here's the response they gave:
https://twitter.com/htc/status/377422743626842112
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Good to know.
Thanks.
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pardoned said:
Good to know.
Thanks.
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I have an S-OFF device which visited the service center once. No problem at all with the warranty as soon as the bootloader stays LOCKED
Ivanovic said:
I have an S-OFF device which visited the service center once. No problem at all with the warranty as soon as the bootloader stays LOCKED
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What happens if the bootloader is locked but you have CWM recovery installed?
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morgan150 said:
What happens if the bootloader is locked but you have CWM recovery installed?
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Phone must be completely stock. Stock, recovery, stock hboot, no root and locked bootloader. S-OFF doesnt mind.
Okay thank you, so stock everything but the security doesn't matter
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morgan150 said:
Okay thank you, so stock everything but the security doesn't matter
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i have a doubt.... my device is locked, stock recovery, s-off, no tampered written and everything is perfectly stock... only issue i am having is that in says "This is a test device. Accordingly, to collect critical information about the device, Tell HTC is enabled and cannot be turned off regardless of device settings" ... so will this be a reason for a void warranty?
ganucci said:
i have a doubt.... my device is locked, stock recovery, s-off, no tampered written and everything is perfectly stock... only issue i am having is that in says "This is a test device. Accordingly, to collect critical information about the device, Tell HTC is enabled and cannot be turned off regardless of device settings" ... so will this be a reason for a void warranty?
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I it possible to lock the bootloader again after unlocking it and go back to stock, in case you need warranty service?
There is a date in the last row of your bootloader, be carefull it displays the day of your software modification...

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