One of my friend bought a HTC driod incredible 2.Not Verizon one.Problem is it's bootloder is LOCKED.Could anyone please tell me or lead me how to unlock it/flash another boot?orCan i unlock it via HTCDev site?
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TIA
I would start here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28290166
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rabbid10 said:
I would start here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28290166
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thanks for ur direction but i read it before & im just worried about LOCKED bootloder.I just can't find anything about it
Getting S-OFF is equivalent to unlocking the bootloader.
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Getting S-OFF is equivalent to unlocking the bootloader.
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so LOCKED bootloader won't be affect on getting s-off,right?
crazykas said:
so LOCKED bootloader won't be affect on getting s-off,right?
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Locked is S-On if I'm not mistaken. Unlocked is S-Off.
antoniodz95 said:
Locked is S-On if I'm not mistaken. Unlocked is S-Off.
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Noop it is not.See the attachment bro..ahh..im afraid coz this is not my phone to take the risk..
crazykas said:
Noop it is not.See the attachment bro..ahh..im afraid coz this is not my phone to take the risk..
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I get your uneasiness, but in the simplest terms, if the bootloader is S-ON and not HTCDev unlocked, it is locked.
You can unlock the bootloader from the HTCDev website, but there are caveats for flashing custom ROMs, namely that the boot.img file needs to be extracted from the ROM and flashed separately using fastboot.
The easier approach is to use the methods outlined to gain S-OFF. This gives you more control not only to flash custom ROMs, but also unsigned radios.
I tried it both ways (HTCDev and S-OFF). I'm much happier being S-OFF.
This ^^^
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rabbid10 said:
I get your uneasiness, but in the simplest terms, if the bootloader is S-ON and not HTCDev unlocked, it is locked.
You can unlock the bootloader from the HTCDev website, but there are caveats for flashing custom ROMs, namely that the boot.img file needs to be extracted from the ROM and flashed separately using fastboot.
The easier approach is to use the methods outlined to gain S-OFF. This gives you more control not only to flash custom ROMs, but also unsigned radios.
I tried it both ways (HTCDev and S-OFF). I'm much happier being S-OFF.
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thanks alot..Im gonna do it...
Yeah my dinc was HTC unlocked I hated it. Went S off n now I gotta attend flashoholics anonymous. My girls Vivid in still S on n I gate putting new things on her phone. S off flash n get done with what u getta do.
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okay i had a whole bunch of problems with my evo 4g, so i cleaned everything up and restored it back to stock so that i can root and start over again....well in the process i did all the updates required, and i also did the OTA update to 2.3.5 with hboot 2.18, i DID NOT KNOW that we were not supposed to do this until now when i find that i cannot root it..how do i down grade or what do i have to do to root this damn thing now?
Someone show me how to downgrade my 2.3.5 back to froyo using Odin?
Can't downgrade. Only way to semi unlock the bootloader is using HTCdev
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evo4gnoob said:
Can't downgrade. Only way to semi unlock the bootloader is using HTCdev
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wow! so i just eff'd myself by updating then? right? there has to be another way, like an RUU or something
Middleasternplayer said:
wow! so i just eff'd myself by updating then? right? there has to be another way, like an RUU or something
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Unless your s-off with hboot 2.18 your SOL sorry. When you said you reverted to stock did you switch back to s-on also or just leave s-off?
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evo4gnoob said:
Unless your s-off with hboot 2.18 your SOL sorry. When you said you reverted to stock did you switch back to s-on also or just leave s-off?
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Switched back to S-On, so i unlocked my device per htcdev.com, what is next ?
Middleasternplayer said:
Switched back to S-On, so i unlocked my device per htcdev.com, what is next ?
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There's a thread that will explain the rest it might be a post or 2 under yours
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Middleasternplayer said:
Switched back to S-On, so i unlocked my device per htcdev.com, what is next ?
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how did you switch back? i do not see the evo 4g there for sprint. and i would like to root my phone again. i did the same thing you did. and kicking myself in the butt. i looked on HTCDev.com and my evo 4g (sprint) is not there. Did you use a different phone?
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how did you switch back? i do not see the evo 4g there for sprint. and i would like to root my phone again. i did the same thing you did. and kicking myself in the butt. i looked on HTCDev.com and my evo 4g (sprint) is not there. Did you use a different phone?
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Its not on the list but its supported since the bootloader says locked they just haven't updated it yet
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....and to get S-OFF, you need to follow the guide in my signature.
Has anyone unlocked their dinc2 using the HTC dev tool? From the website I select my device the incredible 2 Verizon and click begin to unlock in green but now what am I missing something because I see no where else to go.
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Well you can just stay unlocked flash a recovery and then require root by flashing it through recovery or android market or you can try to gain s- off with taco root in one of the threads here somewhere which where you can follow I would totally recommend getting S-Off tho
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I used it yesterday to successfully unlock my bootloader. Read every step word for word (twice) and don't skip anything.
I cant succeed at taco root and when I go to HTC unlock bootloader page I don't see where the process actual is like I said I select device and click the unlock bootloader highlighted in green but now what do I do?
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prairiedogn said:
I cant succeed at taco root and when I go to HTC unlock bootloader page I don't see where the process actual is like I said I select device and click the unlock bootloader highlighted in green but now what do I do?
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then select you device, you have to be registered and be logged in also
prairiedogn said:
I cant succeed at taco root and when I go to HTC unlock bootloader page I don't see where the process actual is like I said I select device and click the unlock bootloader highlighted in green but now what do I do?
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Why are you using taco root? That tool is for downgrading to s-off. For that to work, You need to re-lock bootloader and follow the instructions to s-off. Having a unlocked bootloader will cause errors. htcdev is something pretty useless because we have s-off, just my opinion.
My software is up to date so no root or s-off methods work I read taco root will work but I myself am not talented enough apparently to do this. All the one click methods including a one click downgrade method does not work (vivow hack). So I assumed HTC tool would get me to at least be able to flash a custom Rom. Does anyone have any suggestions to make me a happier dinc2 owner?
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prairiedogn said:
My software is up to date so no root or s-off methods work I read taco root will work but I myself am not talented enough apparently to do this. All the one click methods including a one click downgrade method does not work (vivow hack). So I assumed HTC tool would get me to at least be able to flash a custom Rom. Does anyone have any suggestions to make me a happier dinc2 owner?
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I know this sounds sketchy, but if you want to pay for shipping, send it to my place I'll do the tacoroot method for you and send it back. PM me if you're interested, I figured I'd throw it out there.
Triscuit said:
I know this sounds sketchy, but if you want to pay for shipping, send it to my place I'll do the tacoroot method for you and send it back. PM me if you're interested, I figured I'd throw it out there.
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You could try using teamviewer (think that's what its called) to remote access his computer an walk gin through it. Might be faster.
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kylesag21 said:
You could try using teamviewer (think that's what its called) to remote access his computer an walk gin through it. Might be faster.
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Good idea! Thanks for the tip, I havent used a remote veiwer since back when Windows XP had just come out haha
Considering this seriously
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Considering this seriously
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After you click the green button that says "Begin Unlock Bootloader", there is a popup. If you're not getting that, maybe your browser is blocking popups? Maybe you can temporarily disable that?
sjpritch25 said:
Why are you using taco root? That tool is for downgrading to s-off. For that to work, You need to re-lock bootloader and follow the instructions to s-off. Having a unlocked bootloader will cause errors. htcdev is something pretty useless because we have s-off, just my opinion.
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Totally Agree +1
Again, I think we need a PSA against using HTCdev unlock. Causing a lot of problems for many, especially for the vivow,
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because we have s-off
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Just so you guys know, I updated my guide with a guide on how to get S-OFF after using HTCDev unlock.
Hi everyone. I completely apologize for this question as I am absolutely new to Android and to unlocking a phone. I just bought a R800x Verizon Xperia Play for the sole purpose of being able to play emulators. I will not be activating it to use as a phone. I have read as much as I can and am still a little confused in regards to being able to unlock the bootloader and install roms.
If the bootloader message says No, am I not able to unlock it or install roms at all?
If it says yes, can I install any rom, or am I limited to what I saw as Cola and a few others?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Anyone help me out. Or can I keep it locked but install cola?
You can.unlock the bootloader I have mine unlocked using sonys unlock method but.if you wish to.stay with a locked bootloader yoj can.install cola but you'll have to.root 2.3.3 install clock work mod.recovery I my.self.am.vefy glad I unlocked my.bootloadef and since yoj habe.no.intentions of using the phone side yoj could install numeruous amounts of gsm roms
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You can.unlock the bootloader I have mine unlocked using sonys unlock method but.if you wish to.stay with a locked bootloader yoj can.install cola but you'll have to.root 2.3.3 install clock work mod.recovery I my.self.am.vefy glad I unlocked my.bootloadef and since yoj habe.no.intentions of using the phone side yoj could install numeruous amounts of gsm roms
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Awesome. Thank you. So the whole unlock boot loader no isn't a problems nymore since the support is gone.
monkstah said:
Awesome. Thank you. So the whole unlock boot loader no isn't a problems nymore since the support is gone.
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Exactly.
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Exactly.
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Thanks dark.
If I unlock it using that method. I've read the forums. I just need to get flash tool then and pick a rom I want to use. Most roms come with the clockwork recovery from what I'm seeing.
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Thanks dark.
If I unlock it using that method. I've read the forums. I just need to get flash tool then and pick a rom I want to use. Most roms come with the clockwork recovery from what I'm seeing.
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Well all roms have root and superuser your clockwork recovery on the other hand is in the kernels and flashtool is a life saver on so.many levels lol I'm trying to reset mine up since.my.computer crashed and.I went.to a lap top running windows xp home as of right now.I.can flash ftfs, my phone isn't being recognizes for fastboot so ya lol I'm on 2.3.3 stock without root it sucks not having root unlocked bootloader and.not.being able to.flash a kernel lol
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I am fully stock. Now this viper addiction is not letting me live with stock rom. I need to S off, root, and flash the rom.
My query:
If i S-off via temproot method, do i need to root again in order to flash the rom or any mods?
If yes, how do i do that please?
Or just S off is enough to flash the rom?
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You don't need to S-OFF to flash roms just have a twrp or philz recoveries and root and flash away....
Actually i don't wish to have my bootloader unlocked by htcdev... Want to keep it locked
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You cant flash a rom without unlocking your boot-loader. S-off is needed only if you want to make any changes to the hboot. So all you need to do to flash a rom is unlock the bootloader, install a custom recovery and then don't forget to take a nandroid backup before installing the new rom.
If i use http://firewater-soff.com/instructions/ method, do i need to unlock bootloader using htc dev?
Also using the temp root or weak sauce method, do i need to root it permenantly again? And then i need to flash a recovery as well?
I am a bit confused in the process...
Dont know which steps to follow and in which order.
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As far as I understood, WeakSauce only works for the Verizon version, which is also the only one that really needs it, since you cannot unlock the bootloader.
Firewater should work even on temproot, but S-OFF won't magically root your phone. If you S-OFF with WeakSauce, then you can manually unlock the bootloader without going to HTCDev, there is a thread here around, very easy to find. After doing this, you can easily flash a custom recovery and perma-root the phone.
Tried looking for threads regarding s off....
I have International m8. I want to S-off, without using htc dev I want to unlock the bootloader and get perm root.
Anybody can help me on this please.
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mathrania said:
Tried looking for threads regarding s off....
I have International m8. I want to S-off, without using htc dev I want to unlock the bootloader and get perm root.
Anybody can help me on this please.
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As far as I know, there is no known way of achieving this yet. The only temproot method I am aware of is WeakSauce, which should only work on the USA Verizon phone. However they write that trying it out on other variants of the phone should not do any harm. Go and try with it. I tried it on mine and it failed (application crashed), then I gave up and unlocked it with HTCDev.
If you manage to do this, please come back and tell us how you did, there may be other ways to temproot this phone, but they haven't made it to this forum yet.
WTH...
As i have done S off to M7/One X, i thought it would be easier to follow the steps... but , I am stuck with the drivers.
I uninstalled HTC Sync(firewater instructions)
But, I am not getting the drivers for HTC.
Also, ADB commands arent working for me anymore....ADB DEVICES say NO DEVICE FOUND....
I have Windows 7, and on the same laptop I have SOff my M7 few months back .....
ANY help with the links would be appreciated
I'm currently running insert coin on my at&t HTC one. I've tried several times with fire water to gain soff. If anybody has a suggestion that would be excellent
You have a custom rom but your phone is S-on? How did that happen?
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You have a custom rom but your phone is S-on? How did that happen?
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You don't have to be s-off to flash a custom Rom. You have to be s-off to flash a ruu or a radio though.
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You don't have to be s-off to flash a custom Rom. You have to be s-off to flash a ruu or a radio though.
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Thanks, I did not know that. Guess I'm still not clear which parts of the nand are protected by S-on....
Edit: Never mind - wrong again
are there any other methods to get S-Off? I've been trying firewater for hours now and it fails every time. even tried loading roms up to the phone whilst it's copying. Nothing works. It's a standard EUR One.
http://theroot.ninja/
This will give you S-OFF but it's a paid app. Read the whole page before proceeding
Is that what you used yourself? Anyone used it?
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Is that what you used yourself? Anyone used it?
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Its confirmed to work. It runs tests to make sure your device is compatible before making you buy a licence. Just make sure you have root prior.
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