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Rooting HTC one v

Hey,I bought a HTC one v from a couple of days and I want to root it. I saw a post that said that you can't do it on all HTC one v versions or carriers or in which country it was made,and it will get bricked. So could someone please help me find a way to root it safely because I don't wanna end up with a bricked phone
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your safe to root ALL VERSIONS
follow this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1598964
thanks
-Lloir

Thanks for replying but it said it was for primo u what is that?
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donhashem.dh said:
Thanks for replying but it said it was for primo u what is that?
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PrimoU is the codename for the ONE V
PrimoC is the codename for the US version of the One V

Sorry for asking you every 2 minutes a question but lots of people commented that it didn't work for them and there are lots of things I didn't understand like uur and hboot and fastboot and flashing and lots of other things because I'm new to android and I'm scared to do something wrong and brick my device so could you please help me because I'm really want to root my device but feared of bricking it and doing something wrong
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donhashem.dh said:
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first and mainly what is the version of the phone? Type (Primo U, C, DS)?

I don't know
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donhashem.dh said:
I don't know
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search for the software version at the OS, settings -> phone setting -> software
Given your data (Lebanon) it will be Primo U, but better to be sure.
Sorry, at settings->about->software information. There is the software number which is needed
Sorry, but I will ask, if you are new to android why root? It is not really needed if you just use the phone like average.

1.58.707.4
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Look I'm not really new to android I know lots of things but Im New to flashing roms and going into fastboot hboot and things like but I know rooting because I had a ideos tablet which had froyo version and I rooted it and I know lots of stuff
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donhashem.dh said:
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The software is for the WWE Asia Primo U so you can go according to the link Lloir gave you.
First a registration at htc-dev, and then there will be steb-by-step walktrough to unlock the bootloader. If you have unlocked it (all data will be erased) then it could be rooted, or you can go easy and use the One V all-in one tool which can remove some work from your soulders, but I don't really think that it will be wise at a beginner level to attain the root.
Also if you watched carefully if you unlock the bootloader (which is needed for root) you have voided your warranty.
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donhashem.dh said:
Look I'm not really new to android I know lots of things but Im New to flashing roms and going into fastboot hboot and things like but I know rooting because I had a ideos tablet which had froyo version and I rooted it and I know lots of stuff
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Then you must have used adb, so you are accustomed to command line. In HTC because of some limitations for the users, fastboot is needed to flash things, if you have acchieved the unlocked BL.
For root you only need to do basic things with the all-in-one tool, and you will have cwm to install the supersu. it is not that hard.

I told you I'm not a beginner I was just saying that but the things I don't know are flashing roms but the I know the bootloader unlocking process
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donhashem.dh said:
I told you I'm not a beginner I was just saying that but the things I don't know are flashing roms but the I know the bootloader unlocking process
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if you have unlocked and has cwm you are on the go. You can (not must) flash any custom rom that is available. Only difference in htc is that first you go into bootloader, then from there to recovery, not to recovery first. fastboot is basicly a tiny app, that is capable to flash the primo's memory directly with command line syntax when is fastboot mode (you can call it flash mode basicly).

Ok I got you I conclude that the things I should do are
1 unlock the bootloader
2 flash cmw Rom
3 install superuser
Only???
Or is there anything else?
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Ok I got you I conclude that the things I should do are
1 unlock the bootloader ->correct.
2 flash cmw Rom -> recovery, not rom but correct
3 install superuser-> via the newly flashed recovery
Only???
Or is there anything else?
That is all needed for the root.

Ken-Shi_Kun said:
Ok I got you I conclude that the things I should do are
1 unlock the bootloader ->correct.
2 flash cmw Rom -> recovery, not rom but correct
3 install superuser-> via the newly flashed recovery
Only???
Or is there anything else?
That is all needed for the root.
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Then flash some Rom if he wants to...with full wipe
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I finished the rooting process what are the nice apps that I can download??
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donhashem.dh said:
I finished the rooting process what are the nice apps that I can download??
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I need to be a ***** on this one!
Nice apps?
Dude, few posts ahead you've told Lloir that you need some help on rooting because you don't know what's a bootloader. After that you've told everyone that you know what a bootloader is and you are not new to android, rooting or any other specifical part of this process.
Now after you rooted your device, you ask "what are the nice apps that I can download??" ?
Are you serious?!
Get your act together.

Yeah so what I don't mean the basic apps I mean other apps that allow you to take more controll of your phone
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Is this the best root method guys?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1870652
Everything about my hox is stock i never played with it. Does this safely work?
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bloodhunter112 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1870652
Everything about my hox is stock i never played with it. Does this safely work?
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Since you are planning to root, why not go all the way and install a custom rom that is already rooted. You can try this one, it seems to offer great batterylife http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1705334&page=52

bloodhunter112 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1870652
Everything about my hox is stock i never played with it. Does this safely work?
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The tool you have linked to does not work on the One X. Currently, the only way of achieving root on this device is to use the HTCDev.com bootloader unlock tool, then flash a custom recovery, which will allow you to flash a rooted (custom) ROM. Please look in the development sections, there are plenty of tutorials such as this one.

Never use tools that are not specifically meant for the One X. Frankly I'd stay away from automated scripts and tools for doing critical stuff like rooting, etc.. Rooting One X is pretty straightforward. Here is a video guide:
Step 1 : Unlock the bootloader
Step 2: Install CWM and Root

Putting my unlock code on htcdev doesnt work. Maybe because I'm on 4.04?
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I am Having the same problem. Ready to unlock the BL and HTCdev shuts me down. There a way around this?

KungPow90 said:
I am Having the same problem. Ready to unlock the BL and HTCdev shuts me down. There a way around this?
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I think we have to wait for a new way

bloodhunter112 said:
I think we have to wait for a new way
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It should still work with 4.0.4, do you guys want to post actual error messages or something useful for diagnosis?

I wil when I can. Basicly when I enter the code on htcdev it says that my code isn't right.
And trust me it is the right code.
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bloodhunter112 said:
I wil when I can. Basicly when I enter the code on htcdev it says that my code isn't right.
And trust me it is the right code.
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Are you sure you copy-pasted the code without the prefixes?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1843585
follow that to the letter, it has screenshots of how you should copy the code etc
hopefully it'll help..

S off, s on, why HTC???

Soo we all know about HTC's invention of leaving the "security" on or off. This basically means that we can't flash kernels using the recovery. Also, we can't flash another radio from anywhere else and also can't downgrade the hboot.
But why is this done? I have flashed several phones like Samsung galaxy y, etc and everyone can flash kernels in the recovery. So what's the whole motive/purpose of HTC behind all this? If we can flash kernels from the BL then why not straight from the recovery? Its not that we are doing anything illegal..
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I have no good answer, BUT this will be my first and last HTC device because of this BS. LG all the way IMO.
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aaronrw said:
I have no good answer, BUT this will be my first and last HTC device because of this BS. LG all the way IMO.
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Yeah, lg or Samsung, both can flash kernels in recoveries...:banghead:
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To me when you can unlock, root and flash a custom recovery the fun should begin. It's a cop out by HTC no doubt. My old optimus S was a cake walk :banghead:
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soham_sss said:
Soo we all know about HTC's invention of leaving the "security" on or off. This basically means that we can't flash kernels using the recovery. Also, we can't flash another radio from anywhere else and also can't downgrade the hboot.
But why is this done? I have flashed several phones like Samsung galaxy y, etc and everyone can flash kernels in the recovery. So what's the whole motive/purpose of HTC behind all this? If we can flash kernels from the BL then why not straight from the recovery? Its not that we are doing anything illegal..
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The whole purpose is that we don't root our phones and because many problems happen due to rooting
htc wants to keep a track of all the devices which have unlocked their boot loaders so that if they get spoiled they don't have to repair free of cost
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Yea but HTC basically gives you the whole do at your own risk with devunlock anyways. Why not include an S off option at least?
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aaronrw said:
Yea but HTC basically gives you the whole do at your own risk with devunlock anyways. Why not include an S off option at least?
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See there are
1.devs ,
2.people who actually use root functions ,
3.people with low internal memory and want to get rid of that notification....(people who see their friends phone rooted, but have no idea about it but want it)
see now I come under the first two mainly the second......
see the third type of people will see such a lengthy process and will avoid it so their phone will not get spoiled...I hope u understand
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I understand u don't get it. If I want to unlock my phone via HTC I'm taking the risk already. S on is just a dumb extra. Dumb people will brick their phones regardless s on or off. But give the smart people the option of truly gaining control of their devices.
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aaronrw said:
I understand u don't get it. If I want to unlock my phone via HTC I'm taking the risk already. S on is just a dumb extra. Dumb people will brick their phones regardless s on or off. But give the smart people the option of truly gaining control of their devices.
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True, if we already are going to unlock the BL then we should be given an option for s on...
Vibins argument about the third type of people is justifiable though.....:banghead:
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I wonder how many of you know how EASY is to brick your phone by flashing a radio rom .
I for one I am happy about not having S-OFF because:
1. when you flash a rom made from source - the rom makes a kernel that it is called "INSECURE" because it can brick your phone - such roms are having those insecure kernels only if the developer doesn't swap the one made from source with another one that works.
2. when S-OFF will be available for our device, I will not try to flash a different radio rom for sure because you don't know if the flash will break your phone unless someone else does it and tells that it works.

1ceb0x said:
I wonder how many of you know how EASY is to brick your phone by flashing a radio rom .
I for one I am happy about not having S-OFF because:
1. when you flash a rom made from source - the rom makes a kernel that it is called "INSECURE" because it can brick your phone - such roms are having those insecure kernels only if the developer doesn't swap the one made from source with another one that works.
2. when S-OFF will be available for our device, I will not try to flash a different radio rom for sure because you don't know if the flash will break your phone unless someone else does it and tells that it works.
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If I read correct, SimonSimon is working on that s_off
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soham_sss said:
True, if we already are going to unlock the BL then we should be given an option for s on...
Vibins argument about the third type of people is justifiable though.....:banghead:
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Soham, the more the security the more the pride the company has...if u know most of the motorolla phones can't be boot unlocked...so it's no kennel for them unless some dev finds out a exploit
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soham_sss said:
Soo we all know about HTC's invention of leaving the "security" on or off. This basically means that we can't flash kernels using the recovery. Also, we can't flash another radio from anywhere else and also can't downgrade the hboot.
But why is this done? I have flashed several phones like Samsung galaxy y, etc and everyone can flash kernels in the recovery. So what's the whole motive/purpose of HTC behind all this? If we can flash kernels from the BL then why not straight from the recovery? Its not that we are doing anything illegal..
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Does the one v have any hboot that allows flashing kernels in recovery?
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absolutelygrim said:
Does the one v have any hboot that allows flashing kernels in recovery?
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No that's why the thread.
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Also, the question is if HTC wanted to be so secure then why are some HTC phones s off and some s on?
In fact even some one vs have s off, like someone had xb ship s off and smartboy_anu even had a pvt ship s off out of the box.
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1ceb0x said:
I wonder how many of you know how EASY is to brick your phone by flashing a radio rom .
I for one I am happy about not having S-OFF because:
1. when you flash a rom made from source - the rom makes a kernel that it is called "INSECURE" because it can brick your phone - such roms are having those insecure kernels only if the developer doesn't swap the one made from source with another one that works.
2. when S-OFF will be available for our device, I will not try to flash a different radio rom for sure because you don't know if the flash will break your phone unless someone else does it and tells that it works.
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Oh wow. Double facepalm there. firstly unsecured don't break your phone. It allows you to adb remount to write to system from adb. 2ndly there's no "from source" radios. So you can't brick if it doesn't exist >.<
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simonsimons34 said:
Oh wow. Double facepalm there. firstly unsecured don't break your phone. It allows you to adb remount to write to system from adb. 2ndly there's no "from source" radios. So you can't brick if it doesn't exist >.<
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Chill mate, I don't know about the insecure one but he didn't mean radios existing in source, what he meant was if someone makes another radio he won't flash it because its not safe
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And that's exactly what I meant.. there won't be any radios unless released by htc. If they released another it was not hacked but build from source in another country, mostly Germany. I'm just helping someone new out so they don't go through XDA getting more rude comments
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soham_sss said:
No that's why the thread.
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I asked because the one x and one s can downgrade, I thought the method would work here, but not without an old hboot that allows kernel flashing :\
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Is this lock the reason why we can't istall Gingerbread or earlier roms on HOV?

We didn't ship with gingerbread so why would you want it
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Root the one x

Hey I'm coming from the desire section just got a one x how to root flash roms ?
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Dive in here and start reading
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1832891

Mr Hofs said:
Dive in here and start reading
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1832891
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Cheers I will get reading will I be able to do everything with a netbook as I don't have a computer at the mo?
Thanks
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Yes... Many a times.. I do it on my netbook(windows 8) as well...
You just need the android sdk.. or fastboot adb folder and drivers of the one x installed on your netbook!

vin4yak said:
Yes... Many a times.. I do it on my netbook(windows 8) as well...
You just need the android sdk.. or fastboot adb folder and drivers of the one x installed on your netbook!
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Cheers, what's the best way to sim unlock it anyone recommend a site where to get a unlock code or is there a free way?
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Simunlock is a different story than rooting and running a custom rom.
Some say they got a simunlock code from eBay

My heads hurting from all the reading lol seems a bit more difficult than the desire , in my kernal version it says root in it does that mean it has been rooted before ? And I don't need to s off one x ?
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sywats said:
My heads hurting from all the reading lol seems a bit more difficult than the desire , in my kernal version it says root in it does that mean it has been rooted before ? And I don't need to s off one x ?
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What's difficult? It's just as any HTC phone...Only thing different is, you need to flash the img file via fastboot because HOX is S-ON and there's no method to S-OFF it ATM! Only HTC can do it for you!
1. Unlock bootloader via htcdev.com
2. flash custom recovery via fastboot
3. Flash SuperSU.zip via recovery
Done! Your rooted!

How can I make sure I'm in the right forum which one x I have ? cheers
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sywats said:
How can I make sure I'm in the right forum which one x I have ? cheers
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Press Power Button + Volume down button till you get into bootloader screen... See what is written on the 2-3rd line?
IF it says "Endeavoru" then you have the International one and your in the Correct forum!
If it says "evita" or "evitaire" it means you have One XL or the One X+

vin4yak said:
Press Power Button + Volume down button till you get into bootloader screen... See what is written on the 2-3rd line?
IF it says "Endeavoru" then you have the International one and your in the Correct forum!
If it says "evita" or "evitaire" it means you have One XL or the One X+
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Cheers I am in the right place
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Cheers I am in the right place
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Gr8! Happy flashing! :laugh:

Htc one x stuck on quietly brilliant

Hey, i'm hoping that anyonee would help me to get rid of the problem i have on hmy hox....the issue is whenever i try to update my phone on official 4.2.2 sense 5 it get stuck on htc quietly brilliant...no matter how much i wait..there is not gonna be any change... Please help me getting rid of the problem so i can update it.... It's unrooted and i don't want to root it in any condition... Please help me anyone..
Thanks
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Official as through OTA? Or through RUU?
adnan_zhr said:
Hey, i'm hoping that anyonee would help me to get rid of the problem i have on hmy hox....the issue is whenever i try to update my phone on official 4.2.2 sense 5 it get stuck on htc quietly brilliant...no matter how much i wait..there is not gonna be any change... Please help me getting rid of the problem so i can update it.... It's unrooted and i don't want to root it in any condition... Please help me anyone..
Thanks
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Got the same problem, except mine in stuck on the screen before that ( the one with the 3 arrows and the phone beneath. )
Got the download through OTA.
Thanks in advance

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adnan_zhr said:
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Why did you bumped without answering this simple question: :silly:
stathis95194 said:
Official as through OTA? Or through RUU?
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Lol through ota
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Sorry i just missed ur reply completely... official through ota
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adnan_zhr said:
Lol through ota
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You have stock recovery or custom recovery?
Your Bootloader is locked or unlocked?

alray said:
You have stock recovery or custom recovery?
Your Bootloader is locked or unlocked?
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Stock recovery and bootloader is unlocked
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adnan_zhr said:
Stock recovery and bootloader is unlocked
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If it is all stock and you do not want to root or install custom recovery/ROM then your recourse is to contact HTC for advice/repair.
There is little to nothing that YOU as a user can do without custom recovery and ROM installation to correct flashing issues.

O ok
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Is there anything i can do about it?
I don't mind rooting it or installing a custom recovery or ROM, but i don't remember unlocking the bootloader so my guess is i'm ****ed..
If you guys can help me you can make me a happy man.
Or else i will start searching up my guarentee tonight...
Thanks in advance

RyuEnigma said:
Is there anything i can do about it?
I don't mind rooting it or installing a custom recovery or ROM, but i don't remember unlocking the bootloader so my guess is i'm ****ed..
If you guys can help me you can make me a happy man.
Or else i will start searching up my guarentee tonight...
Thanks in advance
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Go and study this ; http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069904

I know i can root my phone, but can i do it without starting up my phone? ( Because it won't)
And is it possible without wiping everything?

RyuEnigma said:
I know i can root my phone, but can i do it without starting up my phone? ( Because it won't)
And is it possible without wiping everything?
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You must do unlock bootloader for flashing custom recovery ,custom Rom.
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RyuEnigma said:
I know i can root my phone, but can i do it without starting up my phone? ( Because it won't)
And is it possible without wiping everything?
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there is nothing you can do, send it to htc

Okay this is strange... Connected my phone to my laptop in a last resort to see if it would make any connection, started it up again and left it to be. After a minute or 1 my laptop said it saw a MTP USB-device connected so my hope was up.
I let it do it's thing for a minute or 5 and it continued to the quietly brilliant screen! After that it started up like normal and i'm up and running again:laugh: .
Thanks for the support guys!