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It took 2 days for the devs to root the Thunderbolt, maybe less.
Where's the love for the Inc 2??
Gimme some love.
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jmaddox31 said:
It took 2 days for the devs to root the Thunderbolt, maybe less.
Where's the love for the Inc 2??
Gimme some love.
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is this post development related at all? as in is this a rom/mod/kernel/think tank post? no
read through the other threads and posts before making another super awesome thread like this

jmaddox31,
1.) Your post doesn't belong here in the development section. It doesn't really belong anywhere on the site as it has no value.
2.) We're waiting for you to root the device and post procedures on how to do it. You aren't done yet? It only took 2 days for the Thunderbolt. You are pretty lazy for not having it rooted yet.
3.) We are not your trained monkeys and you are not paying anyone (I just checked my Paypal). So go back and quietly sit in the corner.
PS: Mr Clown, could you close & trash this thread, please?

this phone will most likely never be rooted... by software anyhow.. might have to return it for a tbolt.

Why wont it be rooted??

jmaddox31 said:
It took 2 days for the devs to root the Thunderbolt, maybe less.
Where's the love for the Inc 2??
Gimme some love.
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1) we had the thunderbolt for months before the release, we were familiar with it when it was released.
2) We perm rooted it on release day, s-off on day 2.
Thunderbolt was a similar situation, however because we were able to locate firmware vulnerable to scotty2's wpthis exploit, we we able to downgrade, then replace the bootloader.
We don't have this option on inc2, yet.
I have a inc2 eng hboot, and once a way to write it is found, we will have s-off root.

jcase said:
1) we had the thunderbolt for months before the release, we were familiar with it when it was released.
2) We perm rooted it on release day, s-off on day 2.
Thunderbolt was a similar situation, however because we were able to locate firmware vulnerable to scotty2's wpthis exploit, we we able to downgrade, then replace the bootloader.
We don't have this option on inc2, yet.
I have a inc2 eng hboot, and once a way to write it is found, we will have s-off root.
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Hey man appreciate all your doing and when root happens it will be awesome. But on a positive note this device has the best battery life since my og Droid. It kills my tbolt in the battery department. Again thanks man.
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sunder74 said:
Hey man appreciate all your doing and when root happens it will be awesome. But on a positive note this device has the best battery life since my og Droid. It kills my tbolt in the battery department. Again thanks man.
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Haven't done anything yet, but you are welcome.

jcase said:
Haven't done anything yet, but you are welcome.
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No, but your working on it, which still deserves thanks.
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jcase said:
Haven't done anything yet, but you are welcome.
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Dude I meant for all your work from the Eris to your add free app and your recent contributions to tbolt root. TeamAndIRC is always contributing to the community.
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Thanks
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Haven't done anything yet, but you are welcome.
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Just so you know Im Ready to donate to Beer/Coffee fund for root

We just need the htc software ninjas to leak an older ruu that can be exploited.
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Bobby Buggs said:
Just so you know Im Ready to donate to Beer/Coffee fund for root
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See my signature. I recommend your local homeless charity.
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We just need the htc software ninjas to leak an older ruu that can be exploited.
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I would be surprised if a signed ruu dating before ~jan 7 exists.

if raskal comes up with inc2 support i can S-OFF and jcase said he'd help from there getting and RUU and making a recovery.

jcase said:
See my signature. I recommend your local homeless charity.
I would be surprised if a signed ruu dating before ~jan 7 exists.
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So that basically means a different exploit must be found then. One that exploits the code that is actually loaded.

jcase said:
See my signature. I recommend your local homeless charity.
I would be surprised if a signed ruu dating before ~jan 7 exists.
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Yeah it would probably be pre production I would guess.
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sunder74 said:
Yeah it would probably be pre production I would guess.
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At that "age" of the device, likely unsigned ones.

ACD168 said:
if raskal comes up with inc2 support i can S-OFF and jcase said he'd help from there getting and RUU and making a recovery.
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did you receive s58 file from xtc for inc2??

so what all else is needed?
im gonna try and pull some strings and do some digging to get whats remaining so we can ROOT the monster.

Kernel flash tool (noob friendly)

Hi everyone just thought I would share this tool for those who struggle with fastboot commands and those who are just lazy like me
All instructions and support are in the thread please thanks thunder07 for makeing such a great tool and support
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1734365
This tool can unlock your bootloader flash boot.IMG repack kernels it does about everything enjoy
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joewong1991 said:
Hi everyone just thought I would share this tool for those who struggle with fastboot commands and those who are just lazy like me
All instructions and support are in the thread please thanks thunder07 for makeing such a great tool and support
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1734365
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I keep seeing all of these tools and mods, really want to Root and I know people keep telling me too, but it's just not worth losing warranty over :/

Fair enough but how do you read on here without rooting the first time I saw this site I rooted my xplay and haven't stop since
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joewong1991 said:
Fair enough but how do you read on here without rooting the first time I saw this site I rooted my xplay and haven't stop since
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Well I just like helping people haha, and I did originally come here to root, for my Wildfire S about 1 year ago, but never registered.
Then I was gonna root my HOX, but poo'ed out haha.

Wilks3y said:
Well I just like helping people haha, and I did originally come here to root, for my Wildfire S about 1 year ago, but never registered.
Then I was gonna root my HOX, but poo'ed out haha.
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I don't think there that much to worry about I do no of another tool that can help you unlock step by step if you won't me to find it and I'm always welcome to help
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joewong1991 said:
I don't think there that much to worry about I do no of another tool that can help you unlock step by step if you won't me to find it and I'm always welcome to help
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Thanks mate, but It's not that I don't know how to root etc, its just that I don't want my phone going wrong and then having to pay for it because I "rooted" my phone, even though the whole point of android was meant to be "open-sourced".

Fair enough mate but I can help you with everystep I have rooted 5 phones now xplay galaxy ace sensation and 2 hox no problem with any
Check this out I'm sure there is a vid tut aswell this is what I used you carnt go wrong
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1604439
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Wilks3y said:
Thanks mate, but It's not that I don't know how to root etc, its just that I don't want my phone going wrong and then having to pay for it because I "rooted" my phone, even though the whole point of android was meant to be "open-sourced".
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although it doesnt say this when unlocking the phone, it does however say in their warranty statement that the warranty is still intact for problems not caused by unlocking the bootloader. feel free to check it out..
not to say you won't have to argue with them to get a free repair, but if you persisted you should be able to get it
i had to wait until couple of days ago to root (had hox since launch) as i've been waiting to get the phone actually fixed first from wifi issues etc so hopefully won't actually need the warranty now.. and IF the worst happened and there was no way i could get htc to repair without conning me, then vodafone would repair themselves under the seller warranty. failing all of that, then i could just claim on insurance i guess. but to be honest htc would probably end up reparing anyways.

lawrence750 said:
although it doesnt say this when unlocking the phone, it does however say in their warranty statement that the warranty is still intact for problems not caused by unlocking the bootloader. feel free to check it out..
not to say you won't have to argue with them to get a free repair, but if you persisted you should be able to get it
i had to wait until couple of days ago to root (had hox since launch) as i've been waiting to get the phone actually fixed first from wifi issues etc so hopefully won't actually need the warranty now.. and IF the worst happened and there was no way i could get htc to repair without conning me, then vodafone would repair themselves under the seller warranty. failing all of that, then i could just claim on insurance i guess. but to be honest htc would probably end up reparing anyways.
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Yeah thats the problem, my HOX has the WiFi issue, but I don't want to send it off for fix because they usually send it back in a much worse state than when you send it them.

Wilks3y said:
Yeah thats the problem, my HOX has the WiFi issue, but I don't want to send it off for fix because they usually send it back in a much worse state than when you send it them.
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The WiFi issue will still be covered even when you are unlocked
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Wilks3y said:
Yeah thats the problem, my HOX has the WiFi issue, but I don't want to send it off for fix because they usually send it back in a much worse state than when you send it them.
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hi
ur the guy with the S off phone right u also Pmed me on not being able to visit the forum Market right to my knowledge it isnt a problem if u have s off i dont have the exact details but read some were that is what all the sr devs are trying to achieve
sorry if im wrong:laugh:

haree said:
hi
ur the guy with the S off phone right u also Pmed me on not being able to visit the forum Market right to my knowledge it isnt a problem if u have s off i dont have the exact details but read some were that is what all the sr devs are trying to achieve
sorry if im wrong:laugh:
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Whoa, use punctuation, or something, please.

Wilks3y said:
Yeah thats the problem, my HOX has the WiFi issue, but I don't want to send it off for fix because they usually send it back in a much worse state than when you send it them.
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yeah or unrepaired, took me 4 months and 6 different hoxs and 2 failed repair jobs, then the final repair job which finally sorted everything
shouldn't be this bad, but its the companies htc are contracting out to do this, not htc to be fair. htc should fire em and use someone else.
anyway, although you shouldn't have to, just persist with them, if they send it back in worse condition, then send it back to them again and again until they get it right.
most recent repair job for me, they had it for 2 days, and repaired several issues, both times before when i sent it to them, they had it for longer, and only reflashed software, so maybe over last couple of months they've sorted their procedures or somethign...

Are you having issue's in Europe or the USA returning your HOX ?

Bump
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Wilks3y said:
I keep seeing all of these tools and mods, really want to Root and I know people keep telling me too, but it's just not worth losing warranty over :/
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Just wanted to shed some positive info since it is most likely the case that only negativity is more ominous than positive results.
In my case I unlocked my phone, rooted , a week later I realised I have a WiFi issue. Couldn't help but think damn I'm screwed. Sent in my phone rooted with supersu and a custom ROM (ADHD) at that time, got my phone fully functional after two weeks. No warranty lost and all good and well. Not saying your experience will be the same. But up to you I'm the long run. I love taking risks .. part of my personality
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Are there devs getting closer to root/unlock?

I don't want to sound impatient or anything because I'm not I love my htc one as is but am just curious if any devs are getting closer to a unlock or root without the s-off tool. I've seen that there is a large bounty right now so I feel there should be devs at least trying to figure out something but it seems like I'm not seeing much info. anywhere and am only seeing people using s-off cards and stuff and I can't send my phone off. Any ideas?

fatmando2 said:
I don't want to sound impatient or anything because I'm not I love my htc one as is but am just curious if any devs are getting closer to a unlock or root without the s-off tool. I've seen that there is a large bounty right now so I feel there should be devs at least trying to figure out something but it seems like I'm not seeing much info. anywhere and am only seeing people using s-off cards and stuff and I can't send my phone off. Any ideas?
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It has barely been a month. It's going to take awhile. If you aren't happy running stock on a phone don't buy it brotha.

cstrife999 said:
It has barely been a month. It's going to take awhile. If you aren't happy running stock on a phone don't buy it brotha.
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Like I said I'm just curious, it's great stock!

There are multiple posts scattered here and there that hint/speculate that an exploit has been found and the devs are waiting on 4.3.
If you don't want to wait then send your phone off for S-Off, but please don't rush the devs. The exploit will come when it comes.
Can we lock this yet?

Just hold on tight, it will be here soon!
There is an exploit floating around, but it needs work.

GrayTheWolf said:
Just hold on tight, it will be here soon!
There is an exploit floating around, but it needs work.
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You know this how?
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123421342 said:
You know this how?
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I am not allowed to say, but trust me; and exploit is being worked on.

Alright thanks for the info.!

adrenalinemotion said:
There are multiple posts scattered here and there that hint/speculate that an exploit has been found and the devs are waiting on 4.3.
If you don't want to wait then send your phone off for S-Off, but please don't rush the devs. The exploit will come when it comes.
Can we lock this yet?
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The OP is not rushing the devs, he's just curious if they are getting close.

dspcap said:
The OP is not rushing the devs, he's just curious if they are getting close.
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Yea but in all reality there are multiple threads about this... A simple search would provide the answers.
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Why would DEVs who are in a race to get a bounty TELL anyone how far they are?

andybones said:
Why would DEVs who are in a race to get a bounty TELL anyone how far they are?
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Exactly why bounties are a horrible idea IMHO. Donating for people's efforts is one thing, but bounties are almost always counterproductive unless someone already has an exploit that they don't want to burn.

Its so funny after leaving iOS for my Gnex almost 2 years ago, I never thought I would be reading about "burning exploits" and "waiting for updates to release tools".
Oh well, the good thing about Android is, even "locked down" android is still amazing! The sexy hardware and looks of the phone take the sting out of waiting also haha
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AllenConder said:
Its so funny after leaving iOS for my Gnex almost 2 years ago, I never thought I would be reading about "burning exploits" and "waiting for updates to release tools".
Oh well, the good thing about Android is, even "locked down" android is still amazing! The sexy hardware and looks of the phone take the sting out of waiting also haha
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Why? Not "burning" exploits is a damn good idea. What happens when, lets say, the exploit was released now and then HTC took an extra week to patch it? Like getting insurance or warranty replacements? Too bad we wasted the exploit. Look what happened with the DNA and 2.04. It is literally the best idea to wait until the OTA comes out. This way, the majority of users get s-off and HTC will have a harder time patching it.

AllenConder said:
Its so funny after leaving iOS for my Gnex almost 2 years ago, I never thought I would be reading about "burning exploits" and "waiting for updates to release tools".
Oh well, the good thing about Android is, even "locked down" android is still amazing! The sexy hardware and looks of the phone take the sting out of waiting also haha
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My previous phone was the iPhone 4S and I never thought I would have to worry about exploits and etc ever again lol

123421342 said:
Why? Not "burning" exploits is a damn good idea. What happens when, lets say, the exploit was released now and then HTC took an extra week to patch it? Like getting insurance or warranty replacements? Too bad we wasted the exploit. Look what happened with the DNA and 2.04. It is literally the best idea to wait until the OTA comes out. This way, the majority of users get s-off and HTC will have a harder time patching it.
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i remember picking the dna up in april and it immediatly took the update for 2.04 then it took the 2.06 one. only a couple months went by and they came out with moonshine on linux then a window's version came out. i returned my phone back to stock to get 4g back and then i used the window's way. it is great to wait for the ota like you said so many more android's can get unlocked or s-off!!! :good:

123421342 said:
Why? Not "burning" exploits is a damn good idea. What happens when, lets say, the exploit was released now and then HTC took an extra week to patch it? Like getting insurance or warranty replacements? Too bad we wasted the exploit. Look what happened with the DNA and 2.04. It is literally the best idea to wait until the OTA comes out. This way, the majority of users get s-off and HTC will have a harder time patching it.
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I think you misunderstood me. I was just making the comparison from iOS to carrier locked Android.
I completely understand why and how this is all done, but thanks for explaining to those that don't
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megaorange1 said:
My previous phone was the iPhone 4S and I never thought I would have to worry about exploits and etc ever again lol
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Welcome to VZW asshattery, it's amazing how the AT&T and TMo owners don't have to deal with this nonsense
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kayone73 said:
Welcome to VZW asshattery, it's amazing how the AT&T and TMo owners don't have to deal with this nonsense
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Att locks most boot loaders anyway
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123421342 said:
Att locks most boot loaders anyway
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Of course, but at least there is a ready unlock solution, hopefully the devs will figure out the VZW obstacle soon
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verizon-htc-one-gets-its-first-update-to-version-1-10-605-10

Didn't see anyone else post this...
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...is-wallet-and-adds-internet-accessibity-mode/

dspcap said:
Didn't see anyone else post this...
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...is-wallet-and-adds-internet-accessibity-mode/
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Hopfully someone can pull this for us soon

dspcap said:
Didn't see anyone else post this...
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...is-wallet-and-adds-internet-accessibity-mode/
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yeah I was going to ask - since this isnt 4.3, and I'm not rooted / unlocked, if this was safe to take for stability's sake. I guess I'll wait to see if it changes anything big before accepting it :fingers-crossed:

This update also mentioned on Android Central, starts today they said.
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crazyg0od33 said:
yeah I was going to ask - since this isnt 4.3, and I'm not rooted / unlocked, if this was safe to take for stability's sake. I guess I'll wait to see if it changes anything big before accepting it :fingers-crossed:
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Lol well if it ends up messing up your chances of an exploit there's always Colorado This is why I'm sending mine to Sonic. I don't want to have to worry about this kind of BS from Verizon anymore.
Also, has anyone experienced lock ups at all? I haven't.

No update for me checking manually. When it does come through, we can pull the update.zip and post it here and make a flashable update for those of us unlocked and still on Sense.

BreakingVZW said:
Lol well if it ends up messing up your chances of an exploit there's always Colorado This is why I'm sending mine to Sonic. I don't want to have to worry about this kind of BS from Verizon anymore.
Also, has anyone experienced lock ups at all? I haven't.
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I certainly haven't ..they are adding issis bloatware though..
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So what's the bottom line for those of us with locked-down phones? If we still hold out hope for an exploit, even after 4.3 drops, is it advisable to refuse this OTA when it shows up on our phones?

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So what's the bottom line for those of us with locked-down phones? If we still hold out hope for an exploit, even after 4.3 drops, is it advisable to refuse this OTA when it shows up on our phones?
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Yes, defer the OTA as long as possible until we know that there is indeed no pending exploit waiting until after 4.3 release.

Nobody take it. You do not know what they fixed or if HTC found some exploit already.

When they say they will include ISIS, is that with tap and pay? From the other thread I had come to understand tap to pay would not work because we do not have a Secure Element in our NFC, unless you get a SIM with this included. Or is ISIS different?

IF you want a CHANCE at root
do NOT take ANY OTA..
Rule of thumb

I have two wishes from this update.
1. Fix the camera.
2. A Dev ports it for us people who are S-OFF'd or rooted.
edit: Or I guess I could have read the patch update text from Androidpolice.com. Boo.

Camera fix isn't until 4.3 update according to HTC.
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Don't companies sometimes do a small update before a major one to help prepare your device? I seem to remember that happening for a different phone back in the day. Maybe this is a pre 4.3 update.
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calash said:
When they say they will include ISIS, is that with tap and pay? From the other thread I had come to understand tap to pay would not work because we do not have a Secure Element in our NFC, unless you get a SIM with this included. Or is ISIS different?
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In all likelihood, you already have one. Unless you're using a SIM from your phone from like two years ago, its been replaced. My GN had a secure SIM in it. Here's an article describing it: LINK Then of course, from what Ive read ISIS still only works reliably in the test markets in Utah and Texas.

Bell/Virgin Mobile and Tellis Mobile in Canada got carrier otas today. (not 4.3 ).
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Hopefully 4.3 will come soon, then HOPEFULLY S-OFF and root
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Don't companies sometimes do a small update before a major one to help prepare your device? I seem to remember that happening for a different phone back in the day. Maybe this is a pre 4.3 update.
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Its entirely possible. I don't think we'll see the 4.3 update for 2-3 weeks. I'm going to be sending my phone to sonic tomorrow after work so I won't have to worry about losing root but I wouldn't accept the update until after 4.3 is released if you want to have a chance at exploits.
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Its entirely possible. I don't think we'll see the 4.3 update for 2-3 weeks. I'm going to be sending my phone to sonic tomorrow after work so I won't have to worry about losing root but I wouldn't accept the update until after 4.3 is released if you want to have a chance at exploits.
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From what I read, I think it will be a few months minimum before we see 4.3. VZW is like a snail with releasing stuff.

[Q] Verizon HTC ONE Unlock bootloader after 4.3

Hey guys just wondering if anyone has come to the conclusion here of how to unlock the bootloader on htc one verizon in order to gain s-off and root privileges...I purchased my phone a couple months back and until now is when I decided to root but I can't use htcdev website...so does anyone know how to go about rooting and unlocking ...I'm a newbie..to unlocking bootloaders never had to before..!

htc305 said:
Hey guys just wondering if anyone has come to the conclusion here of how to unlock the bootloader on htc one verizon in order to gain s-off and root privileges...I purchased my phone a couple months back and until now is when I decided to root but I can't use htcdev website...so does anyone know how to go about rooting and unlocking ...I'm a newbie..to unlocking bootloaders never had to before..!
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Currently you have to be on 4.2.2 in order to use rumrunner to gain s-off. Sounds like we'll have an updated method soon, though.
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brholt6 said:
Currently you have to be on 4.2.2 in order to use rumrunner to gain s-off. Sounds like we'll have an updated method soon, though.
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thanks... is there any way of going back to that OTA by any chance? i am currently on 4.3 software 2.10.605.1 btw

htc305 said:
thanks... is there any way of going back to that OTA by any chance? i am currently on 4.3 software 2.10.605.1 btw
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Nope. Unless s-off there is no way to downgrade short of a jtag
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htc305 said:
thanks... is there any way of going back to that OTA by any chance? i am currently on 4.3 software 2.10.605.1 btw
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I'm not sure when the new method of s-off will be available, but your best bet would be not to take the 4.4 update from Verizon since you can't downgrade like the previous post mentions.
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Where to find new method when available?
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I'm not sure when the new method of s-off will be available, but your best bet would be not to take the 4.4 update from Verizon since you can't downgrade like the previous post mentions.
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Newbie here, my head is ready to explode from all the forums I have been reading, I have a Verizon HTC One with version 4.3, from what I understand I can not root my phone till an update for for 4.3 is made. Where would I find this updated method also with the best tutorial to root my phone that I could educate my self further before the update is method is available .......any and all information would greatly be appreciated.
Thank You

airmale56 said:
Newbie here, my head is ready to explode from all the forums I have been reading, I have a Verizon HTC One with version 4.3, from what I understand I can not root my phone till an update for for 4.3 is made. Where would I find this updated method also with the best tutorial to root my phone that I could educate my self further before the update is method is available .......any and all information would greatly be appreciated.
Thank You
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Right, if you're on 4.3 you're stuck for now. It will posted in the Original Android Development section when it's ready. The instructions for the method will be in the thread when it's posted.
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I had a similar problem. Just get into a live chat with a customer service rep and say the phone hasn't been working properly since the update. They ship out phones with 4.2.2!

Ramengelion said:
I had a similar problem. Just get into a live chat with a customer service rep and say the phone hasn't been working properly since the update. They ship out phones with 4.2.2!
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It won't be long until we get s-off for 4.3. I did the replacement thing, but the phone had gaps and didn't line up...had the camera issue too. I sent it back. I'd rather have my original phone over a refurb. Just my .02 though.
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In case you haven't seen it by now, the new S-Off program is called firewater, and you can follow them on twitter @firewaterdevs. They have posted a video of it in action on youtube. Lets keep our fingers crossed that it is released soon.

wwindexx said:
In case you haven't seen it by now, the new S-Off program is called firewater, and you can follow them on twitter @firewaterdevs. They have posted a video of it in action on youtube. Lets keep our fingers crossed that it is released soon.
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any idea of a release date?

billymaloney3 said:
any idea of a release date?
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Nope I just check the twitter every so often just like you.

billymaloney3 said:
any idea of a release date?
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Probably won't see it until after 4.4 is pushed.
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brholt6 said:
Probably won't see it until after 4.4 is pushed.
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That means it could be quite some time knowing Verizon.

zetsumeikuro said:
That means it could be quite some time knowing Verizon.
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It's tough to say... the S4 got the 4.3 update before any other carrier surprisingly. Whether or not that was just a mad push to sell more Galaxy Gear I dunno, but perhaps their updates are starting to roll out quicker these days.

Crawshayi said:
It's tough to say... the S4 got the 4.3 update before any other carrier surprisingly. Whether or not that was just a mad push to sell more Galaxy Gear I dunno, but perhaps their updates are starting to roll out quicker these days.
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Probably a ploy to push out the Galaxy Gears. Verizon is all about $$$$$.

zetsumeikuro said:
Probably a ploy to push out the Galaxy Gears. Verizon is all about $$$$$.
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Perhaps. In my eyes all the carriers are all about the $$$$$.
On the other hand you would think Verizon wouldn't make such foolish decisions such as delaying the One for FIVE MONTHS. I bet they lost tons of money trying to sell their crappy Droid lineup and failing miserably. They also delayed the S4 by about a month behind other carriers. I really don't know what goes through their head honestly. Whatever it is, it's not intelligence...

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Perhaps. In my eyes all the carriers are all about the $$$$$.
On the other hand you would think Verizon wouldn't make such foolish decisions such as delaying the One for FIVE MONTHS. I bet they lost tons of money trying to sell their crappy Droid lineup and failing miserably. They also delayed the S4 by about a month behind other carriers. I really don't know what goes through their head honestly. Whatever it is, it's not intelligence...
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Verizon and logic just don't seem to go hand in hand.

Firewater has been released!!!!

http://firewater-soff.com/instructions/