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Application unlock problem - HTC S621 from Rogers

Hi,
I have the HTC S621 from Rogers in Canada. I tried to install Route66 Navigator 7 and it sayed that it couldn't modify some registery keys, so i tried to application unlock my s621 and with all the fixes and utility on the web nothing worked.
Is there a way to application unlock the S621 from rogers?
I don't need to fully unlock the phone, just application unlock would do for me.
thanks for your help and time.

Unfortunately you have to unlock your phone (CID,SIM) before the app unlock will work. I had the same issue and did not find any workaround... On the other hand, if you're going to fully unlock your phone, may I suggest flashing to an S620... To provent further issues. Read the step by step in the forums on how to complete your flash first or else you get a Euro keypad.
HTC S620 ROM : http://rapidshare.com/users/7UE30C

That makes three of us.
I did the same thing.
Paid for the unlock, then i was able to app unlock the phone.

Well i guess that i will have to do that then.
But putting the original HTC S620 WM5 or WM6 on my HTC will it improve speed? functionnalities? Or just make it possible to install any application and put in any SIM card that i want??
I just don't want to pay again, and get so little improvement.

Executing Programs...
How do you execute the unlocker? Install on sd card then run app from pc? Or run from phone? How about the new rom? Not very clear on how to run these programs with active sync. First smartphone

MY question is... if I pay for the app unlock, and then install a ROM (say the T-Mobile WM6 beta or something of the sort) if that ROM has the locks in place again, do I have to pay AGAIN to re-unlock my phone apps?
Because that would really suck.

climo said:
How do you execute the unlocker? Install on sd card then run app from pc? Or run from phone? How about the new rom? Not very clear on how to run these programs with active sync. First smartphone
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run the unlocker staright from your pc when your phone is plugged in and after it syncs. you dont need to put anything on the sd card at all. on your phone you will be asked if you want to install, hit yes, etc. same as running an install from your phone after that..

NOTORIOUS VR said:
MY question is... if I pay for the app unlock, and then install a ROM (say the T-Mobile WM6 beta or something of the sort) if that ROM has the locks in place again, do I have to pay AGAIN to re-unlock my phone apps?
Because that would really suck.
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app unlock is free, CID/sim unlock is what costs money. you wouldn't have to pay to CID/sim unlock your phone it still will be. plus you have the unlocker already anyways. and you wouldn't pay for the app unlock cause it's free anyways.

never mind.. just read it over and everything made sense..
BTW, Could I get the phone unlocked from my provider? Do they just need to give me an unlock code or something? Or is the best bet getting it unlocked by a 3rd party?

NOTORIOUS VR said:
The problem is I can't application unlock my phone for some reason... just like the OP if I run it (even using u'r instructions above) it doesn't work. It gives me the error message Phone is not unlockable
I've tried doing it manually through the Registry as well... but I get an access denied error message when trying to store the values.
Is there any other way to get around this? It's really annoying that I can't install certain things.
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I was only telling you what you're going to be paying for, sounded like you said you were going to pay for app unlock...
MY question is... if I pay for the app unlock,
is what you said. I wasn't trying to solve the problem, cause I've never hit that problem.

ovcrash said:
Hi,
I have the HTC S621 from Rogers in Canada. I tried to install Route66 Navigator 7 and it sayed that it couldn't modify some registery keys, so i tried to application unlock my s621 and with all the fixes and utility on the web nothing worked.
Is there a way to application unlock the S621 from rogers?
I don't need to fully unlock the phone, just application unlock would do for me.
thanks for your help and time.
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If you use the signed registry editor from HTC you could have app unlocked.
See here:
http://www.modaco.com/INFO_Decert_SIM_Unlock_C550-t222786.html
Thats the proper way to do it.

NOTORIOUS VR said:
never mind.. just read it over and everything made sense..
BTW, Could I get the phone unlocked from my provider? Do they just need to give me an unlock code or something? Or is the best bet getting it unlocked by a 3rd party?
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It's cool.
And I think if they would just unlock it for you it would go against the reason they put the lock on it, to keep you with them. So I believe only 3rd party is the only way.

indiekiduk said:
If you use the signed registry editor from HTC you could have app unlocked.
See here:
http://www.modaco.com/INFO_Decert_SIM_Unlock_C550-t222786.html
Thats the proper way to do it.
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That doesn't work on Rogers phones...

NOTORIOUS VR said:
That doesn't work on Rogers phones...
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and you already tried this one? The SDA one? It's what I used.
edit: I don't know where I got it so I don't take cred for it obviously.

NOTORIOUS VR said:
That doesn't work on Rogers phones...
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Aye it does. If it doesnt let you copy the exe on you need to copy the zip on and unzip the exe on your phone using an unzip utility.

oplitic said:
and you already tried this one? The SDA one? It's what I used.
edit: I don't know where I got it so I don't take cred for it obviously.
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That won't work because it needs RAPI to be activated. You definately need to use the HTC registry editor I mentioned, that will def work. Post what your actual problem with that method is.

indiekiduk said:
Aye it does. If it doesnt let you copy the exe on you need to copy the zip on and unzip the exe on your phone using an unzip utility.
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this is one that you execute from the comp when the phone is connected.
indiekiduk said:
That won't work because it needs RAPI to be activated. You definately need to use the HTC registry editor I mentioned, that will def work. Post what your actual problem with that method is.
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I don't know what RAPI is...

Where could i get a good ROM to install on my new unlock S621 ?
or the question is, wich ROM do i use ?
I still want the phone to be usable.
Is there a way to backup my current ROM in case a problem happens ?
Thanks.

oplitic said:
this is one that you execute from the comp when the phone is connected.
I don't know what RAPI is...
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RAPI is remote api, which is something that you execute from the comp when the phone is connected - i.e. why its called remote.
RAPI is disabled on most operator's branded phones, hence why your file doesn't work on the Rogers one. You need to unlock using the HTC registry editor i mentioned by running it on your phone.

indiekiduk said:
RAPI is remote api, which is something that you execute from the comp when the phone is connected - i.e. why its called remote.
RAPI is disabled on most operator's branded phones, hence why your file doesn't work on the Rogers one. You need to unlock using the HTC registry editor i mentioned by running it on your phone.
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damn that sucks.

Can't upgrade to WM6 using official HTC europe upgrade

Hi.
I am trying to upgrade to WM6 and the updater fails at the position before starting the flash.
The phone's screen is off, and the ActiveSync session fails.
After some search I found out that the problem is caused from EnterBootloader.exe, which just shuts down the screen instead of putting the phone to BL.
I tried putting the phone to BL, and then the RUU_ executable can't connect to it when the phone is connected through USB, no matter the ActiveSync option (allow or not allow USB connections)
What to do ?
Thanks a lot
Michael.

Do you have an original WM5 ROM loaded, or a cooked one?
Also, which SPL are you running?

Manually put the phone into the bootloader by holding the ok button on the left side of the phone, the power button on the right and putting the stylus in the soft reset button on the bottom.
edit: i guess you've already tried this

Normal original wm5, haven't touched the phone with upgrades until now.
I know how to put the phone to bootloader mode, but then the ruu upgrade can't connect to it.
SPL 1.06

WindowsNT said:
Normal wm5, haven't touched the thing until now.
I know how to put the phone to bootloader mode, but then the ruu upgrade can't connect to it.
I don't know anything about SPL , what is it ?
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Read this:
http://www.mrvanx.org/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30&Itemid=27

Thanks, i uupgraded the SPL and now it seems to update.

Update finished successfully.
But why I had to update the SPL ?

Where to you have the European upgrade from? Theres nothing on europe.htc.com.

WindowsNT said:
Update finished successfully.
But why I had to update the SPL ?
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Im guessing your phone was CID locked.

gerald_s said:
Where to you have the European upgrade from? Theres nothing on europe.htc.com.
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Look carefully ...
http://www.europe.htc.com/en/press/latestnews.html

WindowsNT said:
Look carefully ...
http://www.europe.htc.com/en/press/latestnews.html
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To see what? This message is present since the links to the ftp site are online, its more or less "self-defense" or limitation of damage.
If you sign in to the e-Club there's nothing in the "my downloads" section.

When I sign in to e-club, it has the download.
But I know your issue, I am sure they will fix it soon.

gerald_s said:
To see what? This message is present since the links to the ftp site are online, its more or less "self-defense" or limitation of damage.
If you sign in to the e-Club there's nothing in the "my downloads" section.
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When I sign in I don't see any download files too.

help to upgrade..

hi,
im a 1 day user of htc universal,hehe!actually i just only bought it yesterday and i want to upgrade it to wm6.1 since its only wm5.i already red some forum about unlocking but im not quite sure if i really understand about unlocking thats why i want to ask help for the universal's expert,hehe!what should i first supposed to do before upgrading wm6.1 rom,is it similar to htc wizard regarding unlocking coz i had it before,please help me coz im excited to use this gadget,hehehe!

cyleandrei07 said:
hi,
im a 1 day user of htc universal,hehe!actually i just only bought it yesterday and i want to upgrade it to wm6.1 since its only wm5.i already red some forum about unlocking but im not quite sure if i really understand about unlocking thats why i want to ask help for the universal's expert,hehe!what should i first supposed to do before upgrading wm6.1 rom,is it similar to htc wizard regarding unlocking coz i had it before,please help me coz im excited to use this gadget,hehehe!
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Welcome to the forum
Please READ here: http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Universal
And remember to use SEARCH button before posting
Good luck,

orb3000 said:
Welcome to the forum
Please READ here: http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Universal
And remember to use SEARCH button before posting
Good luck,
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i red this link already my friend but im not sure that i really understand the procedure in upgrading thats why im asking for the help of anybody who knows universal because it also iunclude in the link the procedure in upgrading wizard its very confusing for me.
thanks to your reply!

I have to agree with Andrei here, the doc is not very enlightening,
from what I have read there are a few things missing.
For example I don't know if I have to "unlock" my phone. I bought it on ebay they said it was unlocked, the phone was not available in USA&Canada they imported it somehow from Europe (it's an MDA Pro). I beleive it is unlocked already but ...some users here say "completly unlock your phone" ...which means...there are some other partial "unlocks" ???
The Wiki procedure says you have to backup your files...It is har to beleive that there is no standard reliable software that can be included and mentioned in this procedure. This is an important step and if anything goes wrong you must be able to find your way back to at least what you had had before you did the upgrade.
As for "the search button" ...I have tried that and ...)) the same results tons of answers ...you need years to read and to process all that info.

Guys,
After Having Device only for few days to upgrade may not be advisable. Therefore I suggest you to take few days to get to know your device and read more info.
REgarding the "Locked Device" means you would only able to use the device with the SIM of the Orginal carrier. As you already using the device in other country and other service provider..I guess you device is UNLOCKED.
Anyhow I will try to short describe how to upgrade goes.
1) Make sure you get the orginal OS of your device first. anything goes wrong you can flash back to that OS.
2) make sure you backup your personal files from the device( files;PIM;etc.etc)
3) make sure you have bootloader higher then V1.0
4) make sure you have full charged Battery
5) Remember that in cooked WM6 the vidoe call doesnt function anymore!!!
6) Download a cooked ROM available here in the Universal forum. ( the New ROM of Tomal V8.5 is great one)
7) I.E Tomals ROM file has got everything you need to Flash your device
8) Anything else is clearly descriebed in the WIKI "READ IT carefully"
Good Luck.. dont blame if anything goes wrong

Bulldog said:
Anyhow I will try to short describe how to upgrade goes.
1) Make sure you get the orginal OS of your device first. anything goes wrong you can flash back to that OS.
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Couldn't find any decent procedure to backup my ROM. Could you please point me to one of them ?
I am running Windows Vista x64.
2) make sure you backup your personal files from the device( files;PIM;etc.etc)
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This is done. Used a "trial copy of a program recommended here.Not sure I will be able to restore because of the trial limitations...Suggestions ?
3) make sure you have bootloader higher then V1.0
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I have exactly 1.0. Can I upgrade this by just runing JASJAR_BL1.01_RUU_v1.2.exe ???I have an MDA Pro.
4) make sure you have full charged Battery
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N.P.
5) Remember that in cooked WM6 the vidoe call doesnt function anymore!!!
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Don't need it, it'sw OK for me
6) Download a cooked ROM available here in the Universal forum. ( the New ROM of Tomal V8.5 is great one)
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I believe I will try this one.
7) I.E Tomals ROM file has got everything you need to Flash your device
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i hope so
8) Anything else is clearly descriebed in the WIKI "READ IT carefully"
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Aparently if your PDA is seen by UNI_ExitBootloader.exe that means the reboot command is executed then you should be OK. But....I tried that and I had to try it twice, the first time didn't work.
So...apparently I will have to try to bootloder upgrade and after that burn the new ROM.
I still need a way to save the old one.
BTW, in what circumstances can yu damage your phone up to the point where you can not reflash it or use it anymore ?
nad one more question, will the phone work (calling and receiving calls) if the software is gone ? I believe it will not but...what do I know ? )

I'm also not totally clear on the instruction. Though they seem to be complete the style their written in leaves some questions.
If I have a G4 then is the file "HTC_Uni_SIM_Unlock_v1.rar" at ftp://ftp.xda-developers.com/Universal/Tools_and_Programs/ is what is needed to unlock CID/EROM locks in preparation for ROM flashing?
Or is SIM unlocking totally different from the unlocking were talking about?
Thank you vary much!

1000QA said:
Couldn't find any decent procedure to backup my ROM. Could you please point me to one of them ?
I am running Windows Vista x64.
This is done. Used a "trial copy of a program recommended here.Not sure I will be able to restore because of the trial limitations...Suggestions ?
I have exactly 1.0. Can I upgrade this by just runing JASJAR_BL1.01_RUU_v1.2.exe ???I have an MDA Pro.
N.P.
Don't need it, it'sw OK for me
I believe I will try this one.
i hope so
Aparently if your PDA is seen by UNI_ExitBootloader.exe that means the reboot command is executed then you should be OK. But....I tried that and I had to try it twice, the first time didn't work.
So...apparently I will have to try to bootloder upgrade and after that burn the new ROM.
I still need a way to save the old one.
BTW, in what circumstances can yu damage your phone up to the point where you can not reflash it or use it anymore ?
nad one more question, will the phone work (calling and receiving calls) if the software is gone ? I believe it will not but...what do I know ? )
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1)I have no Vista therefore I cnt give you much info and that but I have read alot of issues with it. Therefore I suggest you to read more on how to upgrade in Vista.
2) I personally dont use any Backup Software. I syc. My Device with my desktop and M$ Outlook. Any Info that I have with contacts,Appointments,Task even My Documents folder and files. Those will be available on my Desktop and after upgrade you can Sync. them to you Device with new ROM
3) If you have BL 1.0 which means you should have G3 device then I believe you can use the JASJAR_BL1.01_RUU_v1.2.exe ???I have an MDA Pro.
4) UPGRADE in XP....YOU NEED TO CHECK HOW IS IT IN VISTA
4.1) Download Tomals ROM which comes in package like:TML_v85_WM61_20764_ST.exe (that is the standard OS).
4.2) Put your device in boot loader mode with button Comb. >power B + Back light B + Push the reset B <with stylus until you see on the screen the Boot loader Screen. Connect Device to your Computer.
4.3) Start the TML_v85_WM61_20764_ST.exe with double click and the installation will start.
4.4) follow the screen instruction.
4.5) After completing the upgrade Disconnect the Device from the Computer.
4.6) Push button comb. >push left soft key B + push right soft B + Push with stylus the reset B< untill you see message on the screen ....Push "0 (nill)" to set device to factory setting or something..
Well then you should be fine and completed your upgrade. AGAIN CHECK THE UPGRADE WITH VISTA.. I have no experience with Vista.

Bulldog said:
1)I have no Vista therefore I cnt give you much info and that but I have read alot of issues with it. Therefore I suggest you to read more on how to upgrade in Vista.
2) I personally dont use any Backup Software. I syc. My Device with my desktop and M$ Outlook. Any Info that I have with contacts,Appointments,Task even My Documents folder and files. Those will be available on my Desktop and after upgrade you can Sync. them to you Device with new ROM
3) If you have BL 1.0 which means you should have G3 device then I believe you can use the JASJAR_BL1.01_RUU_v1.2.exe ???I have an MDA Pro.
4) UPGRADE in XP....YOU NEED TO CHECK HOW IS IT IN VISTA
4.1) Download Tomals ROM which comes in package like:TML_v85_WM61_20764_ST.exe (that is the standard OS).
4.2) Put your device in boot loader mode with button Comb. >power B + Back light B + Push the reset B <with stylus until you see on the screen the Boot loader Screen. Connect Device to your Computer.
4.3) Start the TML_v85_WM61_20764_ST.exe with double click and the installation will start.
4.4) follow the screen instruction.
4.5) After completing the upgrade Disconnect the Device from the Computer.
4.6) Push button comb. >push left soft key B + push right soft B + Push with stylus the reset B< untill you see message on the screen ....Push "0 (nill)" to set device to factory setting or something..
Well then you should be fine and completed your upgrade. AGAIN CHECK THE UPGRADE WITH VISTA.. I have no experience with Vista.
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That is exactly what I did.
I am happy now excepting that I don't know if I need to instal RealVGA or that is included. I belive it is not.
I will try tomorrow.
Thanks

1000QA said:
That is exactly what I did.
I am happy now excepting that I don't know if I need to instal RealVGA or that is included. I belive it is not.
I will try tomorrow.
Thanks
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The realVGA is not included in the Tomals ROM. you need to download it separately.(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=327830)
I am not that young anymore and therefore I found my self having issues with the RealVGA. 128DPI is nice but you need good eyes. 96DPI is not usable I would say

Chevron unlocker doesn't work after going back to Original rom

Here goes the story
I have an HD7 from Bell Mobility and unlocked as soon as i got it with chevron unlocker. Updated officially to pre-NoDo with phone still unlocked as usual.
Then just about a week ago i got impatient and flashed my phone with custom NoDo rom which was working fine without any issue.
After reading alot about the possibility of still having an unlocked (with work aound)phone after Updating through Zune. I decided to flash back the original rom from Bell (7004).
Issue is after flashing, i tried unlocking using chevron unlocker but it does not work and i get this error message (attached).
I have tried all the trouble shooting i can find here and through googling still same error message
Anyone have this problem and what is the solution to getting my phone unlocked again.
thanks

redoxy said:
Here goes the story
I have an HD7 from Bell Mobility and unlocked as soon as i got it with chevron unlocker. Updated officially to pre-NoDo with phone still unlocked as usual.
Then just about a week ago i got impatient and flashed my phone with custom NoDo rom which was working fine without any issue.
After reading alot about the possibility of still having an unlocked (with work aound)phone after Updating through Zune. I decided to flash back the original rom from Bell (7004).
Issue is after flashing, i tried unlocking using chevron unlocker but it does not work and i get this error message (attached).
I have tried all the trouble shooting i can find here and through googling still same error message
Anyone have this problem and what is the solution to getting my phone unlocked again.
thanks
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try install the certificate again to see if works

jgcaap said:
try install the certificate again to see if works
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tried that again but still same error message
thanks anyway

redoxy said:
tried that again but still same error message
thanks anyway
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Did you also switch your phone off and back on and then try to unlock? My experience is that certificates only work after restarting the phone.

Heathcliff74 said:
Did you also switch your phone off and back on and then try to unlock? My experience is that certificates only work after restarting the phone.
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Yep did that also. and not just once but multiple times.
Wonder why this is happening

redoxy said:
Yep did that also. and not just once but multiple times.
Wonder why this is happening
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I've came across this error little while back as I tend flash back and forth, was at a loss until I did the following:
Navigate to c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\ then open hosts with notepad and delete any references to windowsphone developer services
Note: as it's system file you may need to take ownership otherwise you will not be able to edit it!
hope this helps you!

gfreek said:
I've came across this error little while back as I tend flash back and forth, was at a loss until I did the following:
Navigate to c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\ then open hosts with notepad and delete any references to windowsphone developer services
Note: as it's system file you may need to take ownership otherwise you will not be able to edit it!
hope this helps you!
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Did Exactly as you instructed and it worked.
thanks

Please help trying to unlock bootloader!

Im trying to unlock my galaxy nexus's bootloader. my phone is in bootloader mode. i cant get my device to be seen, getting the waiting for device command.
i have installed like every driver possible. The whole android sdk with google usb. plus samsung usb drivers.
please help me i dont know what to do next
thanks

This is the best that I have found...... Have you checked in Devices to make sure you do have the ADB drivers or its it still showing the yellow triangle?
http://dottech.org/tipsntricks/2153...ows-computer-for-use-with-your-android-phone/

thanks! i managed to get it working. i am now rooted. One more issue... i dont seem to have service anymore???
i havent installed any roms or anything
thanks

I would try a reboot... remove sim... settings and search for networks. Other than that just flash a new rom.. Mine worked fine after root....but I guess it depends on the network.

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Danny80y said:
I would try a reboot... remove sim... settings and search for networks. Other than that just flash a new rom.. Mine worked fine after root....but I guess it depends on the network.
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I could really use someone's help i have tried for two days to unlock my bootloader

soicyboy said:
I could really use someone's help i have tried for two days to unlock my bootloader
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It would really help if you gave some details:
OS
what have you tried
what happened.
If you're on windows Vista or later and can't get the device recognised - that's a common problem, install pdanet, that will pull all the drivers in, and try again.
Otherwise, more details.

File to sd
i have unlock my bootloader and rooted my phone
how do i add a zip file to my sd
card