I was wondering if after using the unlock code on my phone, does that mean that the bootloader is no longer locked and that I can flash recovery? Any help would be appreciated, thanks.
What do you mean by unlock code?
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I mean the codes that allows you to use the att phone on other service providers
IamSwagg said:
I was wondering if after using the unlock code on my phone, does that mean that the bootloader is no longer locked and that I can flash recovery? Any help would be appreciated, thanks.
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That unlock code just unlocks your Sim. Not your BL
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IamSwagg said:
I was wondering if after using the unlock code on my phone, does that mean that the bootloader is no longer locked and that I can flash recovery? Any help would be appreciated, thanks.
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NO. Not the same, as stated above. The unlock code is for using any SIM card in that phone. The bootloader is totally different. Your bootloader is still locked. You will need to root the phone then install safestrap if you want custom ROM's.
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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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I picked up an HTC One that turns out has had the bootloader relocked. Is there anything special I need to know or do to unlock it and root again? I've previously used qbking77's method of unlocking the bootloader. Thanks in advance for your help.
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jmlape said:
I picked up an HTC One that turns out has had the bootloader relocked. Is there anything special I need to know or do to unlock it and root again? I've previously used qbking77's method of unlocking the bootloader. Thanks in advance for your help.
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Should work the same as before.
HTC unlock and unlock b/l and your done
I'm wanting to get rid of CWM Recovery and flash my handset with the recovery.img from Guru reset tool. But it fails please see attached photo
Can anyone help?
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Is your bootloader unlocked? Where did this recovery come from?
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Is your bootloader unlocked? Where did this recovery come from?
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No the bootloader is LOCKED as I was told you could still flash recovery when it's locked. And the stock recovery is from Guru Reset Tool.
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Ok.. then unlock bootloader, root the phone, flash stock recovery and lock bootloader using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2477792, and then unroot.
Additionally, you can unlock bootloader, flash stock recovery, and then issue fastboot oem lock (this will give you RELOCKED) bootloader. No need to root/unroot..
SaHiLzZ said:
Ok.. then unlock bootloader, root the phone, flash stock recovery and lock bootloader using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2477792, and then unroot.
Additionally, you can unlock bootloader, flash stock recovery, and then issue fastboot oem lock (this will give you RELOCKED) bootloader. No need to root/unroot..
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When I root my phone how can I clean it up 100%
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There is an unroot option in SuperSU.
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There is an unroot option in SuperSU.
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I thought that only gets rid of the app, there's still files that remain.
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morgan150 said:
I thought that only gets rid of the app, there's still files that remain.
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I think RUU will get you ~100% clean.
rocktv88 said:
I think RUU will get you ~100% clean.
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There is no RUU for my handset, I have to use guru reset tool
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Can anyone help me please?
morgan150 said:
Can anyone help me please?
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Please stick with one thread, I posted there. running multiple steps is
nkk71 said:
Please stick with one thread, I posted there. running multiple steps is
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I'm sorry, I've been waiting for help to long haha
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I just software unlock my Note 3.
There is a signal bar but I can't text or call it says that I don't a service available. Please help!
Is software unlock really not that realiable?
Do you mean you rooted your phone?
if yes, rooting should not affect anything, if sim unlock,
What is your phone carrier before unlocking?
What is your current carrier?
How you unlocked your phone?
thanks @abofihmi for the reply..
I paid a guy to software unlock my phone from AT&T, he changed my IMEI and there it worked..
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Do you mean you rooted your phone?
if yes, rooting should not affect anything, if sim unlock,
What is your phone carrier before unlocking?
What is your current carrier?
How you unlocked your phone?
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Im not an htc user not i ever used an htc in the past my sister bring me her old m7 to give it to my father but it doesnt have all the languages inside its France Orange so it have 10 or less languages how i can flash a stock europian rom that have all the languages???
I found out how to i unlock the bootloader flash twrp and flash a rom but the phone is Sim locked... How I can unlock it to take another Sim?
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pikachukaki said:
I found out how to i unlock the bootloader flash twrp and flash a rom but the phone is Sim locked... How I can unlock it to take another Sim?
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You need to buy a sim-unlock code. Insert the foreing sim card, boot the phone and enter the unlock code. You need to be on the stock rom (or stokish custom rom) to be able to use the sim-unlock code.
alray said:
You need to buy a sim-unlock code. Insert the foreing sim card, boot the phone and enter the unlock code. You need to be on the stock rom (or stokish custom rom) to be able to use the sim-unlock code.
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From who I buy this unlock code?
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From who I buy this unlock code?
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There are many only services offering this. doctorsim.com for example. You might also be able to get one from that carrier your phone is locked to.