Is it even possible with these phones?
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its not htc.
Just unlock the bootloader and you are good to go
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Yea yea I know that I've got unlocked bootloader already I was just wondering cause with htc s-off you can do alot more than with just unlocked bootloader. But whatev didn't think so anyway
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Yea yea I know that I've got unlocked bootloader already I was just wondering cause with htc s-off you can do alot more than with just unlocked bootloader. But whatev didn't think so anyway
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S-off per-say does not exist with sony devices. The bootloader can be unlocked, removing most security and allowing the flashing of unsigned images. But we are not able to do all the things a fully security unlocked HTC device can do (like flashing custom bootloaders).
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Does anyone know if my phone is unlocked and I restore it to factory will I lose my unlock? I had it rooted and unlocked and now unrooted it and restored back to factory. I unlocked my phone by requesting the code from Tmobile and they have me the code free.
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Does anyone know if my phone is unlocked and I restore it to factory will I lose my unlock? I had it rooted and unlocked and now unrooted it and restored back to factory. I unlocked my phone by requesting the code from Tmobile and they have me the code free.
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You will never, ever, not in this lifetime, ever ever, loose unlock... you can flash a million things... unlock stays forever...
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Hi my friend has my old galaxy s3 and its an ATT one and its still on the old 4.1.2 with the old modem and its unlocked carrier wise so he can use his T-Mobile Sim card. If I update it to 4.3 or the latest modem is it going to still be unlocked/ be able to be unlocked?
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Tyler.Boston1 said:
Hi my friend has my old galaxy s3 and its an ATT one and its still on the old 4.1.2 with the old modem and its unlocked carrier wise so he can use his T-Mobile Sim card. If I update it to 4.3 or the latest modem is it going to still be unlocked/ be able to be unlocked?
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Yes it will, an unlock is permanent and cannot be undone. But if you ever want to root or flash a rom, I would not suggest doing this due to the fact that 4.3 makes rooting and flashing roms difficult, not to mention that you will not be able to downgrade.
For anyone who has tried it, can the AT&T M8 bootloader be unlocked by HTCdev or is it blocked by the carrier?
- Dan
DanMc85 said:
For anyone who has tried it, can the AT&T M8 bootloader be unlocked by HTCdev or is it blocked by the carrier?
- Dan
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There's a at&t m8 thread you maybe better asking there
I am on AT&T and unlocked my bootloader via htcdev, flashed twrp, and was rooted in less than 10 min
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I am on AT&T and unlocked my bootloader via htcdev, flashed twrp, and was rooted in less than 10 min
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Thanks I just ordered mines from AT&T. Im switching from the Note 3. The locked bootloader is killing me!
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you don't need s-off to flash roms and recovery - you need an unlocked bootloader is all, you do that for free at htcdev.com
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you don't need s-off to flash roms and recovery - you need an unlocked bootloader is all, you do that for free at htcdev.com
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SO why would someone want or need to get s-off on there device?
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I have a tmobile m9 so my bootloader is unlocked right? Thanks
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I have a tmobile m9 so my bootloader is unlocked right? Thanks
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no .. you have to unlock it and flash TWRP and install SuperSU
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no .. you have to unlock it and flash TWRP and install SuperSU
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OK so when you say unlock it are you referring to getting s-off on the device?If not could you please explain.and also how to unlock it. Thanks
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xda23 said:
OK so when you say unlock it are you referring to getting s-off on the device?If not could you please explain.and also how to unlock it. Thanks
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it has nothing to do with s-off
http://forum.xda-developers.com/one-m9/general/best-unlocking-bootloader-rooting-guide-t3087354
http://forum.xda-developers.com/one-m9/general/videos-ultimate-guides-s-off-root-t3072131
I thought tmobile bootloaders were unlocked and Att's bootloaders were locked.I need to unlock it without a computer.Is there away to do it without a computer.I just want to install custom roms,kernels,etc. Thanks In advance!!!
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xda23 said:
I thought tmobile bootloaders were unlocked and Att's bootloaders were locked.I need to unlock it without a computer.Is there away to do it without a computer.I just want to install custom roms,kernels,etc. Thanks In advance!!!
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Developer Edition phone's come with the bootloader unlocked and the sim unlocked
AT&T - T-Mobile - Sprint all have to be bootloader unlocked at http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader
S off is just for if you dont want to wipe apps correct?
justdrew said:
S off is just for if you dont want to wipe apps correct?
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S-off is for converting your phone to a developer edition or International (by changing the CID / MID and flashing a RUU)
or flashing unsigned firmware and for flashing RUU that are older than your current version.
to get s-off you must already be unlocked and rooted
O.k. so basically I need a computer there's no app,etc that can unlock my m9 correct?I don't have a computer that's why I'm asking. Thanks In advance!!!
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S-off is required to update or flash certain parts of the system... but not for custom recovery (TWRP) or custom ROMs. That only requires an unlocked bootloader from HTCDEV.com
For example, once you have a custom ROM, you no longer receive OTA updates. OTA updates not only include the ROM, but also firmware updates as well. Custom ROMs do NOT include firmware updates. (I.E. the latest camera fixes, and updated radios for better signal and improved battery) Developers will often rip the firmware out of the OTAs or RUUs and provide them to be flashed separate and without wiping your device. These are modified (I.E unsigned). Modified, unsigned firmware can not be flashed without S-OFF. I believe To update your firmware without S-Off, you'll need to return to stock with an official RUU and get all the OTAs (if your RUU was not the latest version.) Then flash a custom recovery and your preferred custom ROM again.
Another thing S-Off gives you is the ability to flash firmwares for other regions.. for example I have a developer edition 1.32.617.30 firmware. I can only flash "617" firmwares. I cant flash 1.32.401.17 firmware because the "401" firmwares wont match my CID.. but I can with S-OFF.
Also a word about root.... There is no reason to root your phone if you will flash a custom ROM.. This makes 0 sense since you will root a ROM that you will then proceed to delete. The only reason to Root is if you plan to stick with the stock ROM, or if you want to backup some things that require root before you flash a custom ROM. Root is not required for flashing a ROM.
Will the sunshine tool,app unlock the bootlooder? Thanks
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Will the sunshine tool,app unlock the bootlooder? Thanks
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No
SunShine is our bootloader unlock/s-off tool for Motorola and HTC phones. We currently support most HTC phones, and Moto X (2013), MotoG (2013) and Droid Maxx/Mini/Ultra on Android 4.4.3 and lower. All modern HTC devices (m9 m7 m8 e8 Mini2 remix dna etc) devices are supported up to 5.0.1, as long as they are rootable.
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"as long as they are rootable" means you have to already have the bootloader unlocked Twrp installed and Rooted on the M9
So if I wanted to turn my T-Mobile HTC one m9 into a dev model I just need to unlock the bootlooder and root it.and also get s-off.Is that correct.I thought the dev model had more frequency bands for you can get service in more areas.Is this right or no? Thanks In advance!!!
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So if I wanted to turn my T-Mobile HTC one m9 into a dev model I just need to unlock the bootlooder and root it.and also get s-off.Is that correct.I thought the dev model had more frequency bands for you can get service in more areas.Is this right or no? Thanks In advance!!!
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You don't need root for that. Just S-off.
You can flash the dev edition RUU, but it's not going to disable/enable any bands. That's all hardware. You also lose wifi calling.
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You don't need root for that. Just S-off.
You can flash the dev edition RUU, but it's not going to disable/enable any bands. That's all hardware. You also lose wifi calling.
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OK I never use Wi-Fi calling.so does the dev edition have more or different bands or are the band's the same as the T-Mobile version.so it Is possible to duplicate the dev edition to make my T-Mobile model the same as it. Thanks
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SO why would someone want or need to get s-off on there device?
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Having S-off means you can update the phone firmware (think: bios) without having to wait for a.carrier OTA. This ability is different than unlocking your bootloader which enables you to flash a ROM. Without these two things, the only way to update your phone is to wait for the carrier to get around to it. For example, we who also own M7s already are running LP, while the rest of the AT&T customers wait l.
One thing I would encourage you to do is to READ THE GUIDES THOROUGHLY, because your questions clearly indicate you are not familiar with the process or what you are doing, and one mistake can possibly brick your phone.
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OK I never use Wi-Fi calling.so does the dev edition have more or different bands or are the band's the same as the T-Mobile version.so it Is possible to duplicate the dev edition to make my T-Mobile model the same as it. Thanks
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Yeah, the dev edition has the exact same hardware as the ATT model. The bands are different. If you want to use the phone on Tmobile, the tmobile version will be the most optimized.
The most you can do is flash the dev edition RUU.