Hi XDA
You said:
I Wish to unlock my Bootloader so I can Flash new ROM's like Cyanogenmod etc.
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My Phone is a HTC Wildfire S A510e (PG76100) Marvel
S-ON
Hboot version - 1.02.0000
Radio - 7.53.39.03M
I Live in South Africa
I'm running Stock(Updated) Android 2.3.5 and HTC Sense 2.1.
As far as I know this Phone is not locked to my Carrier (MTN)
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I have been helped by a forum member to validate my token. Thanks __DS__!
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Here's a Little Guide to help you unlock your HTC Wildfire S's Bootloader.
THIS WILL NOT S-OFF YOUR PHONE, it will however enable you to use non HTC roms and recovery systems!
The first step is to go to HTC Developer Portal, click on Unlock Bootloader icon.
Now click on Get Started tab that appears after clicking on Unlock Bootloader icon.
Now we recommend that you read through all the content on this page and understand that you are virtually voiding your device’s warranty after getting the bootloader unlocked. (EDIT: Update Your Bootloader by Following this link: Here, It's a relatively straight forward process.)
After you have read through the message from HTC, verify your HTC Wildfire S model. You can verify the model and FOTA by going to Menu > Settings > About Phone.
Once you are confirmed that you have the same device with exactly the same FOTA(EDIT: This step is useless If you followed step 3!). click on Begin Unlock Bootloader on HTC Dev Portal.
In case you aren’t already registered on the HTC Dev Portal, then register and fill the details.
After this you will be given some legal documentation, accept them to proceed.
On the next page, follow the instructions as given in steps.
Remove and reinsert your phone’s battery.
After this, press Volume Down Button and Power Button on your phone together to boot into bootloader mode.
Once you are in the bootloader mode, use Volume button to select Fastboot option and then press power button.
Now connect your phone to the computer via USB Cable that comes with the phone to avoid any unforeseen disruptions.
After you are done, click on the green tab that says “Proceed to Step 5”.
On the resulting page, you will see a Required Resources section on the right column. Download Google Android SDK, Java Runtime Environment and HTC Sync from the links provided.
Install Java RT Environment first followed HTC Sync. You will need HTC Sync only if you are attempting this method on Windows.
Now run SDK Manager.exe
Once SDK Manager is up and running, reject everything else and only install Android SDK Platform tools (Latest Revision).
Once the installation is complete, go to C:\Android-SDK-Windows\Platform-Tools and copy ADB.exe plus ADBWinAPI.dll files and paste them in C:\Android. You will need to make a new folder named Android in C drive.
After this go to C:\Android-SDK-Windows\Patform-tools and copy Fastboot.exe to C:\Android.
Once you are done with all this, open command prompt. Go to Run and type CMD for command prompt.
Also press Proceed to Step 8 On the HTC Dev portal.
In command prompt, type
Code:
cd C:\Android
Press enter
Now Type
Code:
fastboot oem get_identifier_token
Press enter.
As a result, you will get a whole block of text that you need to copy from Identifier Token Start to Identifier Token End. Please make sure to not to copy Bootloader prefixes following each line in the text block.(HINT: Right click, select all, then just select the identifier token from Identifier Token Start to Identifier Token End)
Now scroll down and you will see My Device Identifier Token on HTC Developer portal page.
Paste the text block your copied in My Device Identifier Token Field available.
Now press Submit.
Now you will be on a Process Unlock Key page.
You will recieve an E-Mail from HTC dev with a file named Unlock_code.bin attached. Copy that file to C:\Android. (where we put the Fastboot.exe etc.)
Go back to your CMD window and type in
Code:
fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
Hit enter.
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You Again said:
I had a problem acquiring the Identification token.
I would get this error in the command line:
Code:
C:\Android)fastboot oem get_identifier_token
...
(bootloader) [ERR] Command error !!!
OKAY [ 0.017s]
finished. total time: 0.017s
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This problem is caused by the outdated HBoot.
But I managed to upgrade it to 1.08.0099 by downloading this package: Here.
At the top of the 1.08.0099 HBoot there is a Pink bar [*** Locked (OOW) ***]
That's the only HBoot version that seems to support the get_identifier_token command. If you don't have the pink bar, the bootloader unlocker will not work!
Took me forever to find so please thank me If you use it!
You cannot bypass this step because a code is generated out of your device on the website.
does not look like an HTCDEV error. just check if your browser accepts cookies. delete all cookies from htcdev and try to login again
Thanks for your reply.
I tried it on my M$ Internet Explorer X86 and X64, no luck. I Cleared the cookies in my Firefox 9.01, No luck there either. I recieved a strange error in the error console though
Code:
Error: WebDestroyerChrome.BrowserOverlay is undefined
Source File: chrome://webdes/content/wdPageListener.js
Line: 74
Error: WebDestroyerChrome.BrowserOverlay is undefined
Source File: chrome://webdes/content/wdPageListener.js
Line: 69
Did you by any chance use use Google Chrome when you were going through this bootloader unlocking process? If not, please tell me which Internet browser you were using.
No, I used Firefox. So if the problem persists between browsers it should not be a cokkie issue. can you try from a different pc?
I will Give it a shot tomorrow morning from another PC and update with the results, Thanks For your Time!
Still No luck, even on a different system, I created another account on the Dev site with United Kingdom/Ireland set as my location (Perviously defined as "Other").
Same problem.
I'm starting to think It might just be my ISP. Does the webportal still work for you guys?
try it in another browser, chrome or IE.
sourabh1510 said:
try it in another browser, chrome or IE.
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Downloading Chrome now, Will update ASAP.
Edit: No Luck with chrome. :/
You can ask someone trustable to send/receive unlock code for you
If not found anyone in vicinty - post to my PM.
__DS__ said:
If not found anyone in vicinty - post to my PM.
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Thanks, PM Sent
100% Unlocked, downloading a ROM and CWM Recovery Right now, Big thanks to __DS__!
Hey all,
I've hit a brick wall whilst trying to unlock a friends Bootloader, I do everything in the exact way I'm supposed to but after entering my token, i get the following error message:
Error Code: 173
Error Reason: Check Rule Fail with exception
What does this mean and is there any way of resolving this?
Thanks In Advance,
Beans
error 155
bootloader unlock 100%.....HELP,ERROR 155
---------- Post added at 12:17 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:37 AM ----------
Error 155 when flashing RUU file
HTC EU HBOOT 1.09.0099 for RUU 2.13.401.3
Here is the link to the new HTC Wildfire S (EU) HBoot necessary if this problem happens to you with RUU 2.13.401.3:
http ://goo.gl/vXEnk (remove space from URL)
(click thanks if it helps)
Dear forum users,
I've spend the last couple of hours trying to unlock the bootloader on my HTC One X.
It's an international version (Vodafone, Netherlands), but I don't seem to get it to work.
Using the tutorial at onexroot.[com], I'm able to get to step 33 (the token_id), but after that the HTCDev website keeps giving me the following error:
Error Code: 173.
Error Reason: Check Rule Fail with exception
I've tried in numerous times, even with factory settings restored, but no luck at all.
Is there anyone else having this problem for the One X?
A solution would be greatly appreciated!
Kind regards,
Rob Maas
Chances are you're entering the key wrong on the site to get the token. PM me the token ID and I'll try and get the unlock token for you
EDIT: Might take a while, Internet in work is SLOW!!
EDIT 2: Can't get on until this evening so someone might be able to help
Thanks for your quick reply and help!
I've also added two screenshots, in case I did something wrong using fastboot in cmd.
The token ID is:
<<<< Identifier Token Start >>>>
0B2869547B0DBD0350F64A663F1A0090
909F3CD2C4E0515E3275C03E73A962A2
4A975A6A7032ED4696CEC5E73B373C52
89E4DD99B573C30B51FB2A8235AA3E42
02E1466B332D6FA178DB2EA39AA07517
EAAF9545F2015C41EBE8302F78F125C1
224074F6BF197222DE49A5D0013608CA
BC67A08DCCD68EB251D9CA905AC77A11
8355F73979A04A9184E721951F61B8D2
3C031E21958D5EB268E8DB0AD9F0E0D3
3409E6825524CD3AF8662AFD503E4E6D
B3D13BA4283BA52E7DF09EAD455E542C
32C901E8B4BDF7351EA38782F29C191F
93FA6F581EBA53BD31B422F8B668C3DD
B5AB0E38315D93CBF7ED40CB9F98105A
6FE3E6C93833BB1AE582846D670E6DBF
<<<<< Identifier Token End >>>>>
what you're doing is exactly right, i'll give it a shot.
HTCDev is vomiting all over itself right now, may take a while.
Here's your unlock file https://dl.dropbox.com/u/76222821/Unlock_code.bin
I gonna be about 7pm at home and tell you exacly what top do..
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium
nickie claim
Thanks people!
But what did I do wrong?
I copied the token exactly like I posted it here.
Ah well, it works
Thanks a million!
Token Id problem
But what did I do wrong?
I copied the token exactly like I posted it here.
<<<< Identifier Token Start >>>>
0D1CA224355539EF995BB8A38580BA9A
E5E31A67B98B2923BB58A1607E4FBEB1
76FA7EB17289C8ADE6DD9E58168500CB
AD60FDDA6C1B0CA694B4F5AEE6946D87
D92787654DD54BA336BCAC6A43AE2D5A
6B26CE1D49D15095CD8E461EA4612EAC
E29B12DE5C38A694833005F7B4D22396
FAD6B86D0251DCDC66CC6A38843E52BD
A27EDC9F6EDCB16596FAC087E2B6D09D
605E64E06248EF28065B37968E9A3EDE
2176B8ECA7B3C6685169790DA438A4FD
32B34932A5A7A231E4EC8B3236335F3E
9BE70773080CD5AE7FE8CD89B1D36C21
06B10AE4AE6F251601F3899A12EDD442
3A056C123E2C12A44A59B55AA7B01A72
4334187E519F073E54B0D680DBA634EE
<<<<< Identifier Token End >>>>>
what am I doing wrong I can't get unlock code from Htcdev.com?
abarg28 said:
But what did I do wrong?
I copied the token exactly like I posted it here.
<<<< Identifier Token Start >>>>
0D1CA224355539EF995BB8A38580BA9A
E5E31A67B98B2923BB58A1607E4FBEB1
76FA7EB17289C8ADE6DD9E58168500CB
AD60FDDA6C1B0CA694B4F5AEE6946D87
D92787654DD54BA336BCAC6A43AE2D5A
6B26CE1D49D15095CD8E461EA4612EAC
E29B12DE5C38A694833005F7B4D22396
FAD6B86D0251DCDC66CC6A38843E52BD
A27EDC9F6EDCB16596FAC087E2B6D09D
605E64E06248EF28065B37968E9A3EDE
2176B8ECA7B3C6685169790DA438A4FD
32B34932A5A7A231E4EC8B3236335F3E
9BE70773080CD5AE7FE8CD89B1D36C21
06B10AE4AE6F251601F3899A12EDD442
3A056C123E2C12A44A59B55AA7B01A72
4334187E519F073E54B0D680DBA634EE
<<<<< Identifier Token End >>>>>
what am I doing wrong I can't get unlock code from Htcdev.com?
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Yours DOES return an error:
We're sorry, but it appears your attempt to unlock the bootloader on this device has failed. This could be caused by several factors including simple errors in the entry of the unlock token, problems with your device, or a lack of manufacturer support for the unlocking process. Please see the specific error code listed below, and try again if necessary.
Error Code: 160.
Error Reason: MID Not Allowed.
Wrong phone?
Is it AT&T?
MY ISSUE seems unique!! Please, is anyone able to figure this out?
I have a HTC Wilfire S A510e that I've been trying to root for three months!
It's stats are:
***LOCKED***
Marvel PVT SHIP S-ON RL
MICROP-0451
Radio 7.57.39.10M
Android: 2.3.5
ROM: 2.26.401.3
Kernal: 2.6.35.10
HBoot: 1.09.
HTC Sense Version: 2.1
SO...I created my a/c on HTCDEV.COM, tick all boxes etc. No need to update bootloader, as per instructions, so I "proceed to next step".
I created \Android ( in My Documents) on my Dell Latitude D630 (using Windows XP); downloaded the "Fastboot binary, Windows (unzip the file before executing)" file [Fastboot-Zip] to \Android & also the recommended Android SDK zip, Java Runtime Environment. I already have HTC Sync 3.3.63. All unzipped. I set up my HTC- fastboot off, usb debugging enabled, bootloader screen up> click on fastboot, usb into it, the phone registers "Fastboot USB" and then open the cmd prompt on my pc.
The problem I encounter is this:
On the cmd prompt instructions:
I open cmd prompt- My pc cmd line says c:\documents and settings\administrater>[blinking cursor]. I type- c: cd \Android at the blinking cursor. That's okay as my cmd line returns- c:\documents and settings\administrater>[blinking cursor] again.
I type- c: \Android> fastboot oem get_identifier_token at the blinking cursor [hit enter] and...
Nothing happens! Nothing at all- not even the "waiting for device" problem that seems to be common at this stage.
I'm meant to get:
INFO <Please cut following info>
INFO <<<< Identifier Token Start >>>>
INFO {**multi lines of numerical text**}
I get nothing!
What's going wrong?? I've done weeks and weeks of research using google search; read hundreds of threads on multiple sites; in frustration I've even asked a question on Yahoo Answers, Android Forums & emailed HTCdev, but had only one answer and it was to use another port and another cable, both of which I've done, neither worked.
I just don't get it. Any assistance would be fantastic.
Thanks, Gerry
GERJDOY said:
MY ISSUE seems unique!! Please, is anyone able to figure this out?
I have a HTC Wilfire S A510e that I've been trying to root for three months!
It's stats are:
***LOCKED***
Marvel PVT SHIP S-ON RL
MICROP-0451
Radio 7.57.39.10M
Android: 2.3.5
ROM: 2.26.401.3
Kernal: 2.6.35.10
HBoot: 1.09.
HTC Sense Version: 2.1
SO...I created my a/c on HTCDEV.COM, tick all boxes etc. No need to update bootloader, as per instructions, so I "proceed to next step".
I created \Android ( in My Documents) on my Dell Latitude D630 (using Windows XP); downloaded the "Fastboot binary, Windows (unzip the file before executing)" file [Fastboot-Zip] to \Android & also the recommended Android SDK zip, Java Runtime Environment. I already have HTC Sync 3.3.63. All unzipped. I set up my HTC- fastboot off, usb debugging enabled, bootloader screen up> click on fastboot, usb into it, the phone registers "Fastboot USB" and then open the cmd prompt on my pc.
The problem I encounter is this:
On the cmd prompt instructions:
I open cmd prompt- My pc cmd line says c:\documents and settings\administrater>[blinking cursor]. I type- c: cd \Android at the blinking cursor. That's okay as my cmd line returns- c:\documents and settings\administrater>[blinking cursor] again.
I type- c: \Android> fastboot oem get_identifier_token at the blinking cursor [hit enter] and...
Nothing happens! Nothing at all- not even the "waiting for device" problem that seems to be common at this stage.
I'm meant to get:
INFO <Please cut following info>
INFO <<<< Identifier Token Start >>>>
INFO {**multi lines of numerical text**}
I get nothing!
What's going wrong?? I've done weeks and weeks of research using google search; read hundreds of threads on multiple sites; in frustration I've even asked a question on Yahoo Answers, Android Forums & emailed HTCdev, but had only one answer and it was to use another port and another cable, both of which I've done, neither worked.
I just don't get it. Any assistance would be fantastic.
Thanks, Gerry
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First things first, your problem is not unique..........just less often found
The reason you are not able to get an Identifier token is because of HTC Sync............. HTC Sync usually tends to block any ADB or Fastboot commands
So all you have to do is uninstall HTC Sync, don't worry about it as uninstalling it won't remove the drivers
Thanks very much for replying csoulr666
I promptly uninstalled HTC Sync, leaving:
HTC BMP USB Driver (Ver: 1.0.5375 ) 0.35MB
HTC Driver Installer (4.5..001 ) 2.82MB
and have tried the "get token" process again.
It has not worked.
Do you think that I should also uninstall the HTC Driver Installer?
GERJDOY said:
Thanks very much for replying csoulr666
I promptly uninstalled HTC Sync, leaving:
HTC BMP USB Driver (Ver: 1.0.5375 ) 0.35MB
HTC Driver Installer (4.5..001 ) 2.82MB
and have tried the "get token" process again.
It has not worked.
Do you think that I should also uninstall the HTC Driver Installer?
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It should work now IMHO, did you see if your device is being recognized using "fastboot devices"???
Plus setting the folder to apply commands("cd"), try using the complete path that comes in the address bar in My Computer/Windows Explorer..........It would be like C................documents and settings......blah blah blah
Hi,
If you can not find a solution for your method of getting the token, you may try another method that worked fine for me.
1) Search for HTC Wildfire S All-In-One Toolkit V2.1 post.
2) Read carefully the whole post.
3) Uninstall everything related to HTC (HTC Sync, USB drivers, everything).
4) Do not use USB hubs or USB 3.0 ports. Enable USB Debugging at the phone settings and plug the phone directly to an USB 2.0 port without the SIM and SD cards (they may be erased while unlocking). Choose the Charge only option in your phone.
5) Proceed with the tool steps (select the step and click on 'go')(in useful links there is a link to a step by step guide):
a) Install the drivers.
b) Register at HTCDev (this is already done).
c) Get the ID (beware, you will see and empty command prompt, close it, and a second command window will appear with the token)
d) Submit the token to HTCDev.
e) Get the Unlock_code.bin file from your e-mail account.
f) Unlock the boot loader.
6) Once you have finished, I recommend to install the clockworkmod recovery with the same tool. Download the right version GSM or CDMA from the Clockworkmod official site. Beware: make sure that you download the right version for your phone. I think yours is GSM, but I am not an expert, sorry. It may be fatal if the wrong version is installed (brick). Choose the option your own recovery in the tool.
7) Create a backup before doing anything else.
8) You are ready to get a permanent root or install a ROM.
I hope this helps you. Feel free to ask any question. Regards.
GERJDOY said:
MY ISSUE seems unique!! Please, is anyone able to figure this out?
I have a HTC Wilfire S A510e that I've been trying to root for three months!
It's stats are:
***LOCKED***
Marvel PVT SHIP S-ON RL
MICROP-0451
Radio 7.57.39.10M
Android: 2.3.5
ROM: 2.26.401.3
Kernal: 2.6.35.10
HBoot: 1.09.
HTC Sense Version: 2.1
SO...I created my a/c on HTCDEV.COM, tick all boxes etc. No need to update bootloader, as per instructions, so I "proceed to next step".
I created \Android ( in My Documents) on my Dell Latitude D630 (using Windows XP); downloaded the "Fastboot binary, Windows (unzip the file before executing)" file [Fastboot-Zip] to \Android & also the recommended Android SDK zip, Java Runtime Environment. I already have HTC Sync 3.3.63. All unzipped. I set up my HTC- fastboot off, usb debugging enabled, bootloader screen up> click on fastboot, usb into it, the phone registers "Fastboot USB" and then open the cmd prompt on my pc.
The problem I encounter is this:
On the cmd prompt instructions:
I open cmd prompt- My pc cmd line says c:\documents and settings\administrater>[blinking cursor]. I type- c: cd \Android at the blinking cursor. That's okay as my cmd line returns- c:\documents and settings\administrater>[blinking cursor] again.
I type- c: \Android> fastboot oem get_identifier_token at the blinking cursor [hit enter] and...
Nothing happens! Nothing at all- not even the "waiting for device" problem that seems to be common at this stage.
I'm meant to get:
INFO <Please cut following info>
INFO <<<< Identifier Token Start >>>>
INFO {**multi lines of numerical text**}
I get nothing!
What's going wrong?? I've done weeks and weeks of research using google search; read hundreds of threads on multiple sites; in frustration I've even asked a question on Yahoo Answers, Android Forums & emailed HTCdev, but had only one answer and it was to use another port and another cable, both of which I've done, neither worked.
I just don't get it. Any assistance would be fantastic.
Thanks, Gerry
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I think you are doing wrong with the c: android step you should first "cd android" and then enter "fastboot oem get_identifier_token"
csoulr666 said:
It should work now IMHO, did you see if your device is being recognized using "fastboot devices"???
Plus setting the folder to apply commands("cd"), try using the complete path that comes in the address bar in My Computer/Windows Explorer..........It would be like C................documents and settings......blah blah blah
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Thanks for your continued time and assistance csoulr666. It's taken me a while to reply because after having no sucess having followed your advice, I decided to delete EVERYTHING and IT ALL FRESH, monitoring all downloads as they happened and ensuring I followed all steps and instructions PRECISELY, in case I did something wrong the first time around 3 months ago!
And following your recommendation I retried using the full path when typing both commands and it still didn't work. I'm not sure what you meant by "........your device is being recognized using "fastboot devices"???"
However, as you've mentioned "fastboot", I think I've identified an issue with the fastboot binaries from HTCdev. Please see my new post below.
aWFSuser said:
I think you are doing wrong with the c: android step you should first "cd android" and then enter "fastboot oem get_identifier_token"
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aWFSuser- thank you for the advice.Yes, I do use the c: cd \Android command first, everytime I try the cmd process, even if it's after somthing silly like removing the sd card from the phone, putting a new one in (to render the "as disk drive" option available in the "USB connection type") on the handset, changing the USB port I'm using to a different one etc.
But thanks.
ukyo_tachibana said:
Hi,
If you can not find a solution for your method of getting the token, you may try another method that worked fine for me.
1) Search for HTC Wildfire S All-In-One Toolkit V2.1 post.
2) Read carefully the whole post.
3) Uninstall everything related to HTC (HTC Sync, USB drivers, everything).
4) Do not use USB hubs or USB 3.0 ports. Enable USB Debugging at the phone settings and plug the phone directly to an USB 2.0 port.
5) Proceed with the tool steps (select the step and click on 'go')(in useful links there is a link to a step by step guide):
a) Install the drivers.
b) Register at HTCDev (this is already done).
c) Get the ID (beware, you will see and empty command prompt, close it, and a second command window will appear with the token)
d) Submit the token to HTCDev.
e) Get the Unlock_code.bin file from your e-mail account.
f) Unlock the boot loader.
6) Once you have finished, I recommend to install the clockworkmod recovery with the same tool. Download the right version GSM or CDMA from the Clockworkmod official site. Beware: make sure that you download the right version for your phone. I think yours is GSM, but I am not an expert, sorry. It may be fatal if the wrong version is installed (brick). Choose the option your own recovery in the tool.
7) Create a backup before doing anything else.
8) You are ready to get a permanent root or install a ROM.
I hope this helps you. Feel free to ask any question. Regards.
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Thanks so much ukyo_tachibana.
I will try this method, if I have failed to identify the issue correctly.
After having the problem of being unable to obtain my identifier token for so long, (trying now for 3 months!), I've been looking for a way to unlock bootloader & root- that works for the Wildfire S WITHOUT having to use the "get_identifier" process.
THANK YOU for this method!
It's taken me a while because after having no sucess, I decided to delete EVERYTHING and IT ALL FRESH, monitoring all downloads as they happened and ensuring I followed all steps and instructions PRECISELY, in case I did something wrong the first time around 3 months ago!
So, once again:
I created a folder: double click Local Disk C: then \Document&Settings and \administrater >Make a new folder. Called it Android.
Downloaded from HTCdev's links- HTC Sync, Java Runtime Enviroment & Google Android SDK to \Android.
(1) SYNC. Uninstalled Sync, as per csoulr666's advice. Used Control Panel> Add or Remove programs. This left HTC Driver Installer & HTC BMP USB Driver & also setup_3.3.63 (in \Android).
(2) JAVA. Opened chromeinstall-7u51(Runtime) and installed. Checked it installed correctly via Verify Java Version on java.com.
(3) SDK. Unzipped the zipped folder adt-bundle-windows-x86-201... It created a new folder- "adt-bundle-windows-x86-201.." with 2 subfolders & 1 application in it; subfolders (1)"eclipse" & (2)"sdk" along with the application "SDK Manager". NOW, as per instruction following the SDK download, (just in case it was relevant to what I am doing, although I don't think so as Eclipse is a developer tool as I understand it), I opened the eclipse sub-folder & opened (ran) the Eclipse application which set itself up in \workforce. I exited Eclipse in case it interfered with anything else. I did not run, open or do anything else with the adt folder at this stage.
Set up my HTC as per instruction- fastboot off, debugging on & usb to disk drive, (I've also tried it on the charge only setting), downloaded fastboot-win binaries from HTCdev to \Android. Clicked unzip and it generated 1 new folder _MACOSX & an application- fastboot; both in \Android. NOW HTCdev says "open cmd prompt...etc". So I did and retried the process twice. Once typing c: cd \Android. Then the c: \Android> fastboot oem...etc. It didn't work. So I repeated the process using the full path in both the commands- c:\Documents and Settings\administrater\ cd \Android; then c:\Doc...Sett...\admin...\Android> fastboot....Once again nothing. IT DID NOT WORK.
HOWEVER: I did notice 2 things!
(1) Probably nothing but there was a new folder created in \administrater, right beside the Android folder. As I was working from \Android, I didn't notice when happened. I did not do it. It called itself .android; ( "a dot" and a lowrecase "a" for android). I can't recall at what stage of the process this came into being. It contains 1 folder- "avd", which is empty, & 3 files- "adbkey" file, "adbkey.pub" file & "ddms.cfg" file.
(2) Just, following the latest failure of the cmd process working, I thought maybe I was meant to do more than just unzip the fastboot-win, so I went to the fastboot application and tried to open it, It said:
"The application failed to start because AdbWinApi.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix the problem"
So I deleted it, re-downloaded from HTCdev, unzipped. Opened prompt, reran the cmd "get_identifier" process and it still hasn't worked. Again I to run the fastboot.exe in \Android
It still says "...application failed...AdbWinApi was not found. Re-installing the application...".
Does this mean the file download itself on HTCdev,com is corrupt? Could THIS BE the source of my problem????
Thanks.
I'm attaching a zip with the files I use for this stuff............Extract them in a folder, use the "cd" command to it and then try to obtain the token
csoulr666 said:
I'm attaching a zip with the files I use for this stuff............Extract them in a folder, use the "cd" command to it and then try to obtain the token
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***csoulr666
Yes!! Thank you for the files. HTC's MUST BE corrupt, as your's have worked a treat & also. they behave differently ( "fastboot" application) when <highlight/right click > is used!! No error message! THANK YOU for your files. ***
They worked & after three months and hundreds of hours research, I HAVE MY TOKEN!! You guys are BRILLIANT!
However, there is a new issue, perhaps you can help with this also...
I copied the token exactly as HTC stated on their website. I started at <<<Identifier Token Start>>> & ended with <<<IIdentifier Token End>>>.
There are 18 lines in total- 16 lines of alpha/numeric sandwiched between the above 2 of text.
Both of HTC's examples also have the same line-count (18 in total 16 + 2) & layout as mine.
But when submitted, the website rejects it and the following error is returned:
Error Code: Invalid Bootloader Token Length.
Error Reason: The submitted Token appears to be the wrong length and won't work.
I've spent most of last night on this. I've tried logging in and out of HTCdev, copied and pasted multiple attempts (busy web traffic perhaps). I have cleared browser cookies/cache & history in case it's something like that. Counted and recounted my token in comparison with their examples, in case I made a mistake somehow. What am I doing wrong??.
Also, today when I tried the cmd get_token process, I got a different token i.e. a completely different set of 16 lines of alpha/numeric text. Is the token different every time it's requested?
Thank you all for your expert help
GERJDOY said:
***csoulr666
Yes!! Thank you for the files. HTC's MUST BE corrupt, as your's have worked a treat & also. they behave differently ( "fastboot" application) when <highlight/right click > is used!! No error message! THANK YOU for your files. ***
They worked & after three months and hundreds of hours research, I HAVE MY TOKEN!! You guys are BRILLIANT!
However, there is a new issue, perhaps you can help with this also...
I copied the token exactly as HTC stated on their website. I started at <<<Identifier Token Start>>> & ended with <<<IIdentifier Token End>>>.
There are 18 lines in total- 16 lines of alpha/numeric sandwiched between the above 2 of text.
Both of HTC's examples also have the same line-count (18 in total 16 + 2) & layout as mine.
But when submitted, the website rejects it and the following error is returned:
Error Code: Invalid Bootloader Token Length.
Error Reason: The submitted Token appears to be the wrong length and won't work.
I've spent most of last night on this. I've tried logging in and out of HTCdev, copied and pasted multiple attempts (busy web traffic perhaps). I have cleared browser cookies/cache & history in case it's something like that. Counted and recounted my token in comparison with their examples, in case I made a mistake somehow. What am I doing wrong??.
Also, today when I tried the cmd get_token process, I got a different token i.e. a completely different set of 16 lines of alpha/numeric text. Is the token different every time it's requested?
Thank you all for your expert help
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see whether you have copied the code correctly as instructed at HTCdev
Hi,
The token seems to be different every time you retrieve it, I don't know why (maybe someone can enlighten us ).
Regarding the token copy/paste. At the command window: right click, select mark, draw the rectangle enclosing the <<<< Identifier Token Start >>>> and <<<<< Identifier Token End >>>>> (this also includes all the alphanumeric token), right click again to copy. Now, paste it in Notepad, PSPad or any other text editor, and make sure that there are no white spaces, tabs, or any other special character, such as this example:
Code:
<<<< Identifier Token Start >>>>
5C1161E707F362366365EA333A6B51D6
7B52743B74534195B1C0CD07E738AEA3
93A6BD42CFA2C05006C6282B590CEDC3
6593DE3AEF7786B79527C1027E871C3D
9DDD04692D8F653D9BD548D86CB0AC58
01CDF6096D229B7E418BD74E8AC2311C
77D92CE222450E4B233CEC2286DD9CA4
C0871C78B430F4474C74FCE113E95C2D
2134C5495D588B3A580710A226A6675C
3D9F01CB8A8EF628A4EC2BB867E47D3E
2476FE360221DC834197EAECCA4BB09A
243420AEB1CFC713A658FC0A156448A9
6859FF58473B71BDFFFF5FFF292B066B
9CA1B055827C43BFE0F30A656906801E
35FD964354DAA6F83A38FE7D7452B97A
171BDB3A9D280118C638240DEDA452DE
<<<<< Identifier Token End >>>>>
If you select previous lines, there are no unwanted characters, check it. Once you are sure that everything is okay, submit the token to HTC.
I hope this post helps you. Regards.
By the way, two comments:
1) Note that unlocking HBoot is a destructive process, you will loose everything in the phone memory (similar to a factory reset). Besides, the SIM card and the SD card may be also erased, so remove both before starting.
2) If you want to install a custom rom, you don't know which one to install yet and you want some help, I can suggest one that has been working like a charm for more than one year in my Wildfire S. It is based on the last stock rom, but with several tweaks to overcome the limitations of the terminal (amount of RAM, internal storage, etc.). Do not hesitate to ask.
Regards.
ukyo_tachibana said:
Hi,
The token seems to be different every time you retrieve it, I don't know why (maybe someone can enlighten us ).
Regarding the token copy/paste. At the command window: right click, select mark, draw the rectangle enclosing the <<<< Identifier Token Start >>>> and <<<<< Identifier Token End >>>>> (this also includes all the alphanumeric token), right click again to copy. Now, paste it in Notepad, PSPad or any other text editor, and make sure that there are no white spaces, tabs, or any other special character, such as this example:
Code:
<<<< Identifier Token Start >>>>
5C1161E707F362366365EA333A6B51D6
7B52743B74534195B1C0CD07E738AEA3
93A6BD42CFA2C05006C6282B590CEDC3
6593DE3AEF7786B79527C1027E871C3D
9DDD04692D8F653D9BD548D86CB0AC58
01CDF6096D229B7E418BD74E8AC2311C
77D92CE222450E4B233CEC2286DD9CA4
C0871C78B430F4474C74FCE113E95C2D
2134C5495D588B3A580710A226A6675C
3D9F01CB8A8EF628A4EC2BB867E47D3E
2476FE360221DC834197EAECCA4BB09A
243420AEB1CFC713A658FC0A156448A9
6859FF58473B71BDFFFF5FFF292B066B
9CA1B055827C43BFE0F30A656906801E
35FD964354DAA6F83A38FE7D7452B97A
171BDB3A9D280118C638240DEDA452DE
<<<<< Identifier Token End >>>>>
If you select previous lines, there are no unwanted characters, check it. Once you are sure that everything is okay, submit the token to HTC.
I hope this post helps you. Regards.
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BRILLIANT!!
I followed your recommendation- copy to notepad- there were white spaces:
Note: the <right click/copy> function was not available in cmd prompt.
I had to "mark" and then ctrl & c to copy.
I had spaces at the end of each of the token's lines.
Thanks. Token successfully submitted- just over ten minutes ago. Awaiting an email back from HTCdev with an unlock key and link for Unlock completion!
I assumed I'd have it instantaneously...but I'll be patient; it's taken this long to get this far...what's a few hours? more.
I have not given ANY thought to ROMs etc.
This part of the process baffles me.
This all began three months ago when I got the Wildfire S- my first ANDROID phone- and I noticed there are loads of pre-installed apps on it, many of which I have absolutely no interest in: like Peep, News & Weather, Maps & tons more via: Applications>Running Services>All. TO MY UTTER AMAZMENT I could not delete any of them!
Call me old fashioned but I would like to decide what I put on my phone and have total control over them. On this phone certain apps would start up of their own volition i.e. when the handset was powered off, then on; gather information and data; all without me even using/ activating them e.g. Google services/ Facebook. I could stop them manually, but like I said they would reassert themselves on start-up.
I'm unclear yet exactly what I can safely get rid of without damaging my handset, I need to do research I know, as some processes may be vital to the phone's operation, but I have been consumed with this first basic step- Unlocking the BootLoader.
Ideally, I would love to start with an empty phone- just the basics: calls/messages/phone book/ calender/ alarm facilities with a browser.
A normal, basic phone.
Any extra apps I am then free to decide upon, install, set permissions (where possible) & remove as & if I choose.
Thanks.
Hi,
Did you get the unlock binary file? It should take no longer than a few minutes (or even less) to send it to your e-mail account. Did you successfully unlock the HBoot? Let us know . Regards.
ukyo_tachibana said:
Hi,
Did you get the unlock binary file? It should take no longer than a few minutes (or even less) to send it to your e-mail account. Did you successfully unlock the HBoot? Let us know . Regards.
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Hi ukyo_tachibana,
Thank you for your ongoing interest. I appreciate it greatly.
I have been checking my email address all night last night, and also today, awaiting my email from HTCdev.
No! As yet (over 24 hours later), I have not yet received my response.
HTCdev's site confirmed that I successfully sent my token when I did. I remained logged in for a hour and a half afterwards, just so the site would notice/ remember me. Sounds daft, but I really want this episode to finish now after all this time. I really thought I had cracked this step!
The web page said to expect and email with my unlock code and a link to directions to help me complete the process.
Now, over 24 hours later, I still have not received any communication from them. I check my email address- the one I used to register with them and, in late December of last year, communicate as to why I the "get_identifier token" process was not working- ever hour or so for the file & link. So I'm sure the site has my correct email address.
I was actually wondering what to do now as I'm unsure as whether I should wait X amount of time, contact them via the "contact us" option on their web site or resend a token to them and risk confusing the process. Basically I'm just playing the waiting/ unsure-of-next-move game.
Thanks.
Hi,
Do not despair . The token should be send to you in question of seconds (but in order to be safe wait a few minutes, no more than 5 minutes). The email sender should be something like [email protected] and the subject should be The key to unlocking your HTC Device (at least, this is what I received).
I would:
1) Search for the email in any other folder than the Inbox, such as spam. Your email provider may have archived the message in a different folder.
If you are not able to find the message:
2) Try to find your email white list and add htc.com and htcdev.com to the list, in order to avoid that emails from HTC or HTC Dev go to the spam folder or are erased.
3) Check that you activated your account. Register at the website is not enough, you also must activate your account clicking on the link that HTC send to confirm your email address. I know that this question is a bit stupid, but it just to cover all the possibilities that I can think about.
4) Get and send again the token.
I hope this helps you. Regards.
I have my email now.
Before I proceed, as I'm a complete techno-novice, I was just looking into how to create a full back up of my stock ROM, in case I decided to pass on the phone later I can return it to it's current out-of-the box condition- with all it's apps etc. Also I need to be clear on the root process files. I don't have the original SD Card. I have two to hand though- a 2GB & 4 GB.
Step 1- Unlock BootLoader.
REALLY, REALLY NOT sure of the rest:
Step 2- download CWM Recovery from (http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager/) 5.0.2.8 for the Wiidfire S to my PC.
?Move to SD Card
?Hboot>Recovery>chooseCWM and there should be an option to "Back-Up/ Restore"
?Select this option and "Back-Up". Wait for stoc ROM to be copied onto SD Card. When it has this is the back-up phase complete
As I understand it this will give me a re-installation disk type set up for my current ROM.
Step 3
?Find and download a file to my PC called "Root Zip".
?Transfer it to my SD Card
?Hboot>Recovery>choose file and it roots the phone itself.
Step4
?Find and download a file called "SuperSU"
?Move to SD Card and install.
??This gives me an app called "SuperSU" which allows me now to modify my phone how I like it to be- prevent apps starting at boot/ remove any preinstalled ones that I don't want or do I need to install a custom ROM?
Thanks,