Title pretty much says it. any input? thanks
nope, it won't.
if you're uncertain, you can run gfree verify (assuming you obtained s-off with gfree) to verify that subsidy unlock has been retained... check the wiki for gfree verify download.
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hi people, i have a vodafone branded htc desire hd, however i followed all instructions managed to goldcard, downgrade from 2.5 something to 1.32, i temprooted, rooted and then installed eng off and s-off. finally i installed revolution hd, however my phone is still locked to vodafone! all the root was correct, and in the bootloader says ACE PVT ENG S-OFF and also CID is 11111111.
ive searched everywhere and still cannot find an answer. please help me, many thanks in advance
Rooting your device (even flashing a custom rom) does not unlock it.
Okay, I was under the impression that rooting and s-off and eng-off would unlock the phone, can you please give guidance on how to do this I've searched everywhere, many thanks
86andyegg said:
Okay, I was under the impression that rooting and s-off and eng-off would unlock the phone, can you please give guidance on how to do this I've searched everywhere, many thanks
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To sim unlock your device, you need the unlock code. Either get it from your service provider (Free but they hardly give it out) or get it from some website (paid but usually get it quickly. Just make sure it's a trusted site).
Okay I will look into it, when I used the s-off easy tool, one of the options was sim unlock? Thanks for getting back to me anyway
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when I used the s-off easy tool, one of the options was sim unlock
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Did you select that option?
yes i selected the top option which was radio s-off, supercid and simunlock. i thought that would of unlocked the phone but im not too sure now?
run the radio off tool again ...ofcourse it unlocks the phone no need for any codes and no need to pay it all can be done free when you follow the steps as i did mine not long ago
Hi folks,
I am using the XTC clip to unlock and debrand my DHD. After being stuck at the Jumping to Diag message, I read that it wont work as the Hboot version is no longer compatiable with XTC clip. I have also read about the Hack Tool and knowing my skills I am zero at it.
Please can you suggest how I can downgrade the hboot version only to allow me to use the clip.
Thanks in advance
ok guys,
just wanted to updated after trolling through so many pages and threads, I was able to use the AAHK tool to downgrade the hboot successfully, for some reason it did S-OFF the device. So i Tried the XTC clip again and it let me set the device to S-OFF and also unlock it. It has set the CID to to 1111111 which I cant change to get the OTA (HTC_001) keep getting the .... "INFO [ERR] Command Error !" message..
any idea?
scotcruz said:
ok guys,
just wanted to updated after trolling through so many pages and threads, I was able to use the AAHK tool to downgrade the hboot successfully, for some reason it did S-OFF the device. So i Tried the XTC clip again and it let me set the device to S-OFF and also unlock it. It has set the CID to to 1111111 which I cant change to get the OTA (HTC_001) keep getting the .... "INFO [ERR] Command Error !" message..
any idea?
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You need to read better before messing your device. The hack, if successful, gives you S-OFF and supercid. Trying to get it again will get you stuck.
That is in the effen manual.
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Hi, I'm trying to root my phone but am confused with some things.. When I attempt to obtain my unlock code from HTCDev I get the Error 160. I read this is because one of the newer builds keeps users from unlocking the bootloader through HTCDev (I have build 3.18). I looked around a bit and some of the things I found say I need Super CID to change my CID to 11111111 and then I would be able to get my unlock code from HTCDev. The problem is I need to be S-Off in order to do so and in order to get S-Off I need to have an unlocked bootloader and/or be rooted. I then found a thread with a similar problem to mine and they said to use temp root and then Super CID and another said to use Motochopper. I used Motochopper but it seemed to just be a One-Click Root Method, which did not work. I saw no option to change my CID but the OP in the other thread said he used it and fixed his solution (which again is similar, if not, the same as mine).
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Hi, I'm trying to root my phone but am confused with some things.. When I attempt to obtain my unlock code from HTCDev I get the Error 160. I read this is because one of the newer builds keeps users from unlocking the bootloader through HTCDev (I have build 3.18). I looked around a bit and some of the things I found say I need Super CID to change my CID to 11111111 and then I would be able to get my unlock code from HTCDev. The problem is I need to be S-Off in order to do so and in order to get S-Off I need to have an unlocked bootloader and/or be rooted. I then found a thread with a similar problem to mine and they said to use temp root and then Super CID and another said to use Motochopper. I used Motochopper but it seemed to just be a One-Click Root Method, which did not work. I saw no option to change my CID but the OP in the other thread said he used it and fixed his solution (which again is similar, if not, the same as mine).
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man just go to htcdev.com and unlock your bootloader no need S-OFF or Super CID and really I don't know from were you reed this!!!
You do something wrong maybe you send wrong unlocktocken or I don't know you can unlock your boatloader via htcdev.com you are doing something wrong
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Thant said:
man just go to htcdev.com and unlock your bootloader no need S-OFF or Super CID and really I don't know from were you reed this!!!
You do something wrong maybe you send wrong unlocktocken or I don't know you can unlock your boatloader via htcdev.com you are doing something wrong
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Like I said, I get an error when submitting my token, not because i copy and pasted it wrong. I copy it from <<<< Identifier Token Start >>>> to <<<<< Identifier Token End >>>>> but the 3.18 build keeps people from unlocking the bootloader through HTCDev and need to change my CID to 11111111 with SuperCID which requires S-Off which i need to have be rooted/unlocked bootloader which I can't get. But I have found a working temproot and will work on getting S-Off soon to use SuperCID to change my CID to 11111111 . If I can't figure out how to do it then that's fine. I was only interested in this mod for an app which works with the temp root! . As of now I won't be needing the full benefits of a permanent root.
What does sunshine do that HTCDev doesn't do? I'm really very confused.
Sunshine S-off's your phone, as well as unlocking the bootloader. HTCdev unlocks your bootloader but leaves security/signing on (S-on) Also, the method Sunshine uses to unlock your bootloader doesn't trip a factory reset.
You don't typically need to turn security/signing off unless you want to change your CID/MID (to convert your handset to a different region) or go back to an older version of firmware/software.
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What does sunshine do that HTCDev doesn't do? I'm really very confused.
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HTC dev only unlocks the boot loader, sunshine or firewater provides full s off which lifts restrictions to partitions that are normally locked down.
Check the below thread for explanations.
Thread updated
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2744194
Thank link is invalid.
Also, I have got s-off previously without using this?
AlecRobertson said:
Also, I have got s-off previously without using this?
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So in bootloader (or alternately, adb getvar all) it indicates s-off?
If so, and you didn't do firewater or sunshine, then its factory s-off. Its rare, but I've seen it here from time to time.
I just acquired a used M8 and would like to unlock the bootloader without HTCdev.
I found this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2475914
Which explains how to do so with S-OFF. I am willing to pay the 25$ for Sunshine, but apparently it requires root. So if I need to root, I need to register at HTCdev either way? What the use of unlocking the bootloader then if HTC already knows?
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I just acquired a used M8 and would like to unlock the bootloader without HTCdev.
I found this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2475914
Which explains how to do so with S-OFF. I am willing to pay the 25$ for Sunshine, but apparently it requires root. So if I need to root, I need to register at HTCdev either way? What the use of unlocking the bootloader then if HTC already knows?
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pretty sure sunshine will s-off and unlock your bootloader for you and will also set temp root whilst it works, give it a try, if it cant do it then you don't pay anyway. http://theroot.ninja/
If your phone is 2nd hand, does it have any warranty left on it, and if not, then why not just unlock via HTC dev, I did it on a brand new M8 3 months ago with 2 years warranty left on it.#, in order to flash a custom recovery, root and run sunshine, just my preferred way of doing it and only 10 mins work for the lot.