I'm on At&T and just bought a T-Mobile G2 and am having a b!tch of a time getting this thing unlocked. I've used three cell unlocking websites and thus far none of them have been able to give me an unlock code saying that my imei is too new and not in any data base yet. So does anyone know of any awesome unlocking website that has current codes or am I screwed? Are there any other options to get this code?
BTW, yes I know I'll never be able to get 3G but I don't care, this phone is awesome and the DesireZ was too much money!!
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I'm on At&T and just bought a T-Mobile G2 and am having a b!tch of a time getting this thing unlocked. I've used three cell unlocking websites and thus far none of them have been able to give me an unlock code saying that my imei is too new and not in any data base yet. So does anyone know of any awesome unlocking website that has current codes or am I screwed? Are there any other options to get this code?
BTW, yes I know I'll never be able to get 3G but I don't care, this phone is awesome and the DesireZ was too much money!!
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You found the site you seek Start with studying this thread very carefully.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=916431
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=855764
Ignore both of those links. The CORRECT answer is to press the "WIKI" button at the top of the screen, select YOUR DEVICE, and read the instructions THERE. Wiki = "official". Thread = who the hell knows.
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You found the site you seek Start with studying this thread very carefully.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=916431
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lightningtrip said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=855764
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What these guys are talking about is that one of the side effects of the recommended method to root the G2 is that the phone becomes SIM unlocked in the process. If you root your phone using the "gfree method" your phone will be both unlocked and rooted (and more) at the end of the process and it won't cost you a dime.
WOAH,.... bet the OP is gona be well confuzzled!!!!
TO CLARIFY.......
Both links provided, and also the WIKI will point you towards the "GFree Root, Super CID & Subsidy unlock".
No-one has given you incorrect info here.
I already perm rooted my G2 so I guess the gfree method is out..... Thanks for the suggestions though and it's my own damn fault for not doing my homework first.
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I already perm rooted my G2 so I guess the gfree method is out..... Thanks for the suggestions though and it's my own damn fault for not doing my homework first.
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Ok so the one reply that said to ignore our advice is a troll and spends more time getting warnings from mods...next its not too late to reroot and sim unlock via gfree just do a bit of reading in that rollup thread I linked. U may need to unroot first and redo it with gfree but totally doable my friend.
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Give the man a straight answer, pplz.
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mosrobit said:
I already perm rooted my G2 so I guess the gfree method is out..... Thanks for the suggestions though and it's my own damn fault for not doing my homework first.
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You should still be able to use gfree to unlock even if you have already got permanent root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wik...Phone.2C_Set_SuperCID.2C_and_Turn_Radio_S-OFF
convolution said:
Give the man a straight answer, pplz.
mobileincanada.com
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We have. The rollup thread has everything he'll need and there are much better tuts to start with (installing/setting up adb etc) that will get him started before he can even look at the Wiki and make sense of it.
That said, now the OP will most likely be interested in unrooting depending on how he perma-rooted it and try to get back to a full gfree subsidy/super cid/s-off unlock.
What was your contribution again?
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I already perm rooted my G2 so I guess the gfree method is out..... Thanks for the suggestions though and it's my own damn fault for not doing my homework first.
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Just to clairfiy you can run gfree on top of your already perm rooted phone, I did , you do not need to unroot first.
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joemm said:
Just to clairfiy you can run gfree on top of your already perm rooted phone, I did , you do not need to unroot first.
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Sweet. How do I know which radio I have? Sorry for being such a noob, although I'm a pro with the i9000
NVM...I found out the radio number, and now I have to downgrade it...more reading
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Sweet. How do I know which radio I have? Sorry for being such a noob, although I'm a pro with the i9000
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Go to settings/about phone/ its your baseband version
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Sweet. How do I know which radio I have? Sorry for being such a noob, although I'm a pro with the i9000
NVM...I found out the radio number, and now I have to downgrade it...more reading
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Wait, if it's a T-mobile G2, why would you have to downgrade the radio to run gfree? It will work on a post-ota radio. Well unless you flashed a newer radio from the radio thread, but both pre/post ota G2 radios are fine as is.
Only the desire z should need to be downgraded.
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NVM...I found out the radio number, and now I have to downgrade it...more reading
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Why???? Not to root, you can root all stock Tmo phones, period.
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smartphoneunlockers.com is a very good site to unlock smartphones at reasonable rates
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how can i unlock G2 ?? if it free how ? ad if not , what is the cheapest and TRUSTED way by the web ? thnks all
using stock kernal, and use gfree
man what is gfree and how 2 use it ?
look in dev section, there is guides on how to use gfree and root, best is to look at xda vision wiki
No one here is going to hold your hand through it. You have to search and learn a little. Then you will notice a lot more help
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The term "unlocked" is confusing. Do you mean rooted or SIM unlocked?
Either way, it can be done for free. Link has instructions for rooting. If you want SIM unlocked, you need to root AND be Subsidy Unlocked. This method is considered the safest.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Vision#Rooting_the_Vision_.28G2.2FDZ.29_and_DHD
Look up rooting g2 no abd required. If you have a new one. You will have to downgrade after u get s-off but no root and then do the same process again. Holding hands is good.
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helpppppppppppppppp meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee , i cant do it !
moe898 said:
helpppppppppppppppp meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee , i cant do it !
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You're going to need to type more than a couple words if you want real help. Did you try any root methods? If so, which one, and where are you stuck. You haven't told us enough to allow us to help you at all.
I've posted the instructions for rooting and getting subsidy unlock in my previous response.
lsn man , i dont do anything cuz am a beginner , i cant understand anything of the wiki says !
Why are so many people unwilling to learn anything any more?
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well seems like you don't want to do it yourself sooo...
go on craigslist and pay someone to root it for you -_-
I wonder if the guy can explain why he wants it rooted.
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lsn man , i dont do anything cuz am a beginner , i cant understand anything of the wiki says !
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if you dont try, then you wont learn. Read the link and if you have any specific questions then ask.
the wiki is as "rooting for idiots" as it gets. if you can't follow the steps one by one, then pay someone to root it for you.
This is a sticky from here. Follow the directions to the letter. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928160 It's not that hard. Just follow the DIRECTIONS. Failure to follow the directions will result in a high dollar paper weight. If you brick your phone it was by your own doing. Just know the outcome if you mess up.
Don't pay attention to all these people telling you that you'll "learn" if you really want it done. We were all new at some point, and I never have seen the usefulness in comments like that. Anyway, there are lots of us out there willing to help, post up exactly what you don't understand and I'll do my best to help you out. However, whatever you do DO NOT attempt perm rooting with visionary, your phone would most likely turn into a really pretty paperweight
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Don't pay attention to all these people telling you that you'll "learn" if you really want it done. We were all new at some point, and I never have seen the usefulness in comments like that. Anyway, there are lots of us out there willing to help, post up exactly what you don't understand and I'll do my best to help you out. However, whatever you do DO NOT attempt perm rooting with visionary, your phone would most likely turn into a really pretty paperweight
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i disagree with you. I have been here at xda for a long time and I relied first on reading instructions that have been posted a long time ago and when I had questions I specifically ask about the part I didn't understand not shoot first and ask later.
Here on xda since 2008. If he honestly wants real help then he has to make an effort to learn not just look at the wiki and just throw a general help cry. The wiki has the instructions step by step. If you have specific questions about a step or two, then ask that, not "I'M NOT A PRO, HELP PLS"
Speaking of root I can't have a pc so I can't downgrade to stock ota don't really want to either. I'm guessing only way to root is still going to need me to downgrade.
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Speaking of root I can't have a pc so I can't downgrade to stock ota don't really want to either. I'm guessing only way to root is still going to need me to downgrade.
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well, based on my understanding (I might be wrong) but I believe it is possible to downgrade from your phone via sd. Again, I might be wrong, but if that is possible then you might be able to achieve root once you do the downgrade. Otherwise, maybe you can borrow a friend's PC to do the downgrade.
Good luck
This should explain how to root.
I just recently bought a G2 and updated its software...But I'm clueless where to start/how to root the phone. I looked through some stickies, but I got lost right away. Can anyone help or show me something a lot easier to follow? Thanks
Word to the wise, if the rooting process seemed too hard to do do not do it and stay stock, lot less risk of your phone bricking.
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I just recently bought a G2 and updated its software...But I'm clueless where to start/how to root the phone. I looked through some stickies, but I got lost right away. Can anyone help or show me something a lot easier to follow? Thanks
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Just follow the guide in the wiki step by step, and remember to double check your typing before issuing ang commands
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I just recently bought a G2 and updated its software...But I'm clueless where to start/how to root the phone. I looked through some stickies, but I got lost right away. Can anyone help or show me something a lot easier to follow? Thanks
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What software did you upgrade? You may have to downgrade to root, pay attention to software versions.
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PaganAng3l said:
What software did you upgrade? You may have to downgrade to root, pay attention to software versions.
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I'm on 2.2
Build number 1.22.531
Kerner 2.6.32.17
Hboot-0.82
Just follow the steps on the wiki like a member said. I had no experience whatsoever but managed to learn a little adb and successfully rooted my phone. Use the rage gfree method. It is simple with the least chance of bricking
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The Wiki guide is right here, if you haven't found it yet:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Vision#Rooting_the_Vision_.28G2.2FDZ.29_and_DHD
Just read up as much as you can before you start, and follow the instruction very carefully, and you will be fine.
The Gingerbread (Android 2.3) OTA that is currenlty being deployed is not currently rootable (and requires downgrading first to root), but you should be okay since you are still on the T-Mobile 2.2 ROM still.
What about doing this on Macs?
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What about doing this on Macs?
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It should work on a Mac. Just dual boot into a Linux distribution.
Could someone post the Windows USB Drivers for the Vision?
The link is dead, and i couldn't find anything after I searched for it.
Can somebody also post T-Mobile G2 and HTC Desire Z: recovery-clockwork-3.0.2.4-vision.img (md5sum cbc776e7941ebf030e9fa39473d5b6f1)
? The link won't load, I'l borrow my friends windows to do this. Thanks so much!
Edit:
http://theunlockr.com/2010/11/30/how-to-gain-permanent-root-and-s-off-on-the-t-mobile-g2-htc-vision/
Will this method work after doing a temp root? It seems a lot easier
As far as the usb drivers go, I used pda.net from the market. If after you install pda.net it still sees your phone as usb mass storage only, then unplug your phone, remove the current driver and plug it back in. It should ask you if you want to set up your new hardware and show it as an android device
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Could someone post the Windows USB Drivers for the Vision?
The link is dead, and i couldn't find anything after I searched for it.
Can somebody also post T-Mobile G2 and HTC Desire Z: recovery-clockwork-3.0.2.4-vision.img (md5sum cbc776e7941ebf030e9fa39473d5b6f1)
? The link won't load, I'l borrow my friends windows to do this. Thanks so much!
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Just download HTC Sync, it comes with the drivers:
http://www.htc.com/www/supportdownloadlist.aspx?p_id=325&act=sd&cat=all
There is a similar post about the Clockworkmod download. Might just be down temporarily. Try again later.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1097465
Will the visionary method work too?
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Will the visionary method work too?
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NO. And yes. Confused? Here is a link to the method myself and many others have used: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928160
This is an "easy" method using Visionary to temp root ONLY and then G-free for perm root. Do not be tempted to check "perm-root now" on Visionary since there is a high brick risk. Anyhow, this method runs scripts so much less chance for typo errors... just follow the simple directions to the letter and you will be rooted in no time. Works like a dream.
That was easy! hah, this was a lot easier than what the wiki told me to do. Thank you so much
edit:i restored to my back up (phew ), but why does the CM screen keep on repeating after I try installing 7.03?
i rooted everything fine, but after installing CM 7, the boot logo keeps on repeating, and the home screen won't pop up. is there a fix for this? :/
No prob.
Did you do a full wipe before flashing CM7? Even if you did, I'd recommend a "Superwipe". This is a zip you flash from recovery like anything else, and it really gets to everything on your phone's memory. I don't have the direct link but you can download it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991254
It's down the page a bit, in the "attached files". The one on the top called SuperWipeG2+. Also, the ROM on that page is a nice one if you're looking for stuff other than CM. (Though CM is a good place to start)
I didn't do a complete wipe, I just did something else instead. I figured it out before checking this up, but thank you a lot for the help. +Thanks
My question can appear strange , but what can I do with a rooted phone like my desire Z? Because I read a lot about how to permanently root the desire z but, this is my first Android phone so if someone can help me to try to permanently root the phone... I want to try it without brick my phone... I read the guide in the wiki section but I didn't understand it there is something easier?
Thanks a lot
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This link will explain everything.
blackknightavalon said:
this link will explain everything.
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blackknightavalon said:
This link will explain everything.
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i concour.
There are so many articles.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2010/0...top-5-benefits-of-rooting-your-android-phone/
Also helpful to read the comments.
Haha thanks but is so difficult?
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From [GUIDE][DZ] EASY Rooting, Flashing, Debranding and Basic FAQs for dummies:
- For rooting questions, please refer to the proper thread (rooting methods).
- Rooting an HTC Vision is a pain in the arse because there are many variants/versions, and not all rooting methods can be used on all of them.
- There are many ways to get root access: "rage" (ADB command line type) "visionary" (an APK installable app by paulobrien from Modaco) "gfree", etc. Using "Rage" is safer, "visionary" is simpler but many problemshave been reported, and "gfree" safer and most up to date.
- After using any of these, you can go further and turn S-OFF, CID-unlock and SIM-unlock the phone with "gfree", a safe and neat script written by scotty2 et al @ #G2root IRC. Sounds confusing ?? Just follow the instructions on the Wiki.
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Is it hard? Yes.
Is it worth it? Hell yes.
As soon as you root your phone, you'll wonder why it wasn't the first thing you did when you got home from the store...
Follow the guides in the link I placed above and hopefully you'll figure it out in no-time.
Oh thanks lots my friend ok I'll try...
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I wouldn't say it's too difficult. Definitely easier than in the days of the G1. The benefits are definitely worth it too. Being able to transition to custom ROMs is probably the largest benefit.
Rooting isn't for everyone. If you take the Apple approach and just use your phone as a device to get onto the Internet and make phone calls and send texts, then rooting isn't for you.
If you want to take your device to the next level (use widgets to determine the weather, take snapshots of your desktop to ask for help or just brag about something, have a faster/overall experience), and if you are not risk adverse (...i.e., patient enough to wait for a custom ROM for Gingerbread or deal with CyanogenMod 7), and if you're willing to always look forward, then rooting is for you.
Oh, and if you're a developer looking to try something out... well, if you were then I guess you wouldn't be asking this question. ...you'd probably be asking how to unbrick your phone.
The Inc2 is now on the list of supported devices to unlock the bootloader. Of course you will probably void your warranty.
If you already have root, no need to do this!!!! Also, if you brick your phone that's your fault.
OF COURSE! I wait for months and months, and finally a couple days ago I decide to go ahead and roll back the bootloader and root the stupid thing. And then they unlock the bootloader. Priceless.
Nice. Now I wouldn't be so worried if I had to get a replacement. Lol
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Undeception said:
OF COURSE! I wait for months and months, and finally a couple days ago I decide to go ahead and roll back the bootloader and root the stupid thing. And then they unlock the bootloader. Priceless.
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Yes, but if you run into a problem, you can unroot and still use the warranty. If you use the official tool, they may not honor it.
Also, I believe this tool does not allow you to change radio versions.
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Yes, but if you run into a problem, you can unroot and still use the warranty. If you use the official tool, they may not honor it.
Also, I believe this tool does not allow you to change radio versions.
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Ah never mind then lol. I'm s-off via revolutionary.
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tylerlawhon said:
Ah never mind then lol. I'm s-off via revolutionary.
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Same here, but at least they are starting to listen to us.
unlock but not s-off
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unlock but not s-off
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If it's s-on, what advantage does it give you? Can you even get root that way?
Trying to take advantage right now, but I'm getting stuck at step 12 in the HTC guide (flashing the unlock_code.bin), and the Terminal window just hangs. Not sure where to go from here...
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OF COURSE! I wait for months and months, and finally a couple days ago I decide to go ahead and roll back the bootloader and root the stupid thing. And then they unlock the bootloader. Priceless.
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Your probably better off the way you did it.. You should be proud that you rooted your own phone instead obtaining "permission" to do it...
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Your probably better off the way you did it.. You should be proud that you rooted your own phone instead obtaining "permission" to do it...
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Ya! f the police! Occupy HTC/Verizon bootloaders
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I just finished the process. Now what???
If anyone is trying to unlock, and does not know how to install a recovery and the process involved, it might be best that you wait for a noob friendly tutorial.
If it was me, I would rather have s-off.
I figured it out by myself but it wasn't as strait forward as I thought to get a ROM loaded. Now that I think about it, it's pretty much like how my Samsung 10.1 root process went. Although that came with an already unlocked bootloader.
Now to shuffle through ROM's....
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Kayak83 said:
I just finished the process. Now what???
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Yeah, now what?
Just having an unlocked bootloader means pretty much nothing by itself right?
Now you need to achieve root right? How? And SU so that you can create a backup of stock...
I am on hTC Droid incredible 2 stock 2.3.4~ 5.10.605.9 build (latest bar RSSI update)
I do guess a noob guide is needed...
blackepoxy said:
Yeah, now what?
Just having an unlocked bootloader means pretty much nothing by itself right?
Now you need to achieve root right? How? And SU so that you can create a backup of stock...
I am on hTC Droid incredible 2 stock 2.3.4~ 5.10.605.9 build (latest bar RSSI update)
I do guess a noob guide is needed...
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You need to install a recovery image and SU. Some of the users here have done it successfully.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1419466
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I figured it out by myself but it wasn't as strait forward as I thought to get a ROM loaded. Now that I think about it, it's pretty much like how my Samsung 10.1 root process went. Although that came with an already unlocked bootloader.
Now to shuffle through ROM's....
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I am unlocked with root... how are you loading roms? I cant seem to get one to boot.
Flash clockwork image and super user. Then flash roms. I was only able to get one ROM running, but it has some minor issues at the moment. I think I need to try redoing some things.
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Flash clockwork image and super user. Then flash roms. I was only able to get one ROM running, but it has some minor issues at the moment. I think I need to try redoing some things.
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yep - i have clockwork ans SU installed. Nothing seems to boot past the HTC screen. Im wondering if i am missing a step...
I think because HTC unlock only unlocks the bootloader and doesn't give you s-off. S-off lets you flash kernel's. But I could be completely wrong...I don't know. I'm pretty lost at the moment.
Hello everyone, I bought the M8 yesterday from verizon and I updated it 4.4.4 which I may regret once I find out the answer to this. Is there a root method and bootloader unlock for Software version 3.28 by any chance? Any help would greatly be appreciated. Also I have tried sunshine with no luck. Otherwise I would gladly pay the $25 for it.
Thanks,
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Hello everyone, I bought the M8 yesterday from verizon and I updated it 4.4.4 which I may regret once I find out the answer to this. Is there a root method and bootloader unlock for Software version 3.28 by any chance? Any help would greatly be appreciated. Also I have tried sunshine with no luck. Otherwise I would gladly pay the $25 for it.
Thanks,
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Your going to have to wait I think, could be wrong though. All the rooting methods and s-off methods have been tweaked on the the earlier version of the phone software, so until someone finds a hole in the new ota I think I can honestly say no. Read through the Verizon thread, could be some clues there. You could try downgrading the os but then theres the new hboot. I don't know much about Verizons security, seems to be very weak compared to the international variety, they always get unlocked etc first from what I can gather. I could be totally wrong lol, there maybe an unlock hack available that works, never owned Verizon so need to research.
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Your going to have to wait I think, could be wrong though. All the rooting methods and s-off methods have been tweaked on the the earlier version of the phone software, so until someone finds a hole in the new ota I think I can honestly say no. Read through the Verizon thread, could be some clues there. You could try downgrading the os but then theres the new hboot. I don't know much about Verizons security, seems to be very weak compared to the international variety, they always get unlocked etc first from what I can gather.
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That sucks. Thank you though.
hdirani said:
Hello everyone, I bought the M8 yesterday from verizon and I updated it 4.4.4 which I may regret once I find out the answer to this. Is there a root method and bootloader unlock for Software version 3.28 by any chance? Any help would greatly be appreciated. Also I have tried sunshine with no luck. Otherwise I would gladly pay the $25 for it.
Thanks,
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That sucks. Thank you though.
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I could be totally wrong lol, there maybe an unlock hack available that works, never owned Verizon so need to research.
According to this the sunshine app as been update to work on Verizon phones, Maybe you could hard reset your device and try it again.
http://www.andromods.com/root-unlock/vzw-htc-one-m8-android-443-sunshine.html
Woops ..sorry its for 4.4.3
lol Im in no rush any help would greatly be appreciated though.
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lol Im in no rush any help would greatly be appreciated though.
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I doubt it will be to long before jcase solves it, hes a genius.
I hope so
Once you have upgraded is there a way to downgrade so i can s-off and root or not really?