This is my first time to use htc phone. I am not understand the bootloader. How can I unlock it and root the phone?
t2950486 said:
This is my first time to use htc phone. I am not understand the bootloader. How can I unlock it and root the phone?
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Currently you can only do this via HTC see here. However, it will void some aspect of your warranty if later on you need to send it back for repair, as HTC keeps a record of the phone have been unlocked by them.
I'm waiting until some clever developers come up with another way so we can unlock it without going through HTC.
Check the sticky in the Development thread, there are already "How to" guides posted.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1556771
Although as Bigmille says, if you use the HTCdevelopers.com official method to unlock the bootloader, it's possible it may void your warranty, if HTC claim that any fault is caused by you loading unofficial software onto your phone. You should be fine for strictly hardware issues, though - as long as they can't claim they were caused by any software you loaded.
The official bootloader unlock leaves traces behind, so even if you re-lock your phone before returning it, they will know that you have unlocked it.
I'm hoping that we will have unofficial S-Off methods soon, so we can return the phone to factory state without the warranty being affected.
If I want to root, I need to unlock bootloader. But we should wait for the other S-OFF method, not use the HTCdevelopers.com official method. Is it right?
The choice is yours, really. Not sure if I'll wait or not, but for now I'm giving myself a few days with the phone before I decide, just to make sure I want to keep it. Though I think I will.
And I'm not sure how long I'll be able to wait before I root.
Is there any method that can lock my WFS's bootloader so that when its locked, I'd be able to gain warranty back ? I have a hardware issue going on with the phone and hence want to do so.... If there is any successful method please direct me to it, cos I was not able to find it with quick search on xda, so thought of asking.
There are bootloader related softs by genius people like simonsimon34 etc, but using these, the bootloader says RELOCKED, that shows that the warranty is void from HTC but if there's any method that can make the bootloader say LOCKED like earlier then I'd be able to claim warranty and would be able to get my phone repaired....
Any help would be appreciated....
Thanks loads in advance....
nikhilkaushik said:
Is there any method that can lock my WFS's bootloader so that when its locked, I'd be able to gain warranty back ? I have a hardware issue going on with the phone and hence want to do so.... If there is any successful method please direct me to it, cos I was not able to find it with quick search on xda, so thought of asking.
There are bootloader related softs by genius people like simonsimon34 etc, but using these, the bootloader says RELOCKED, that shows that the warranty is void from HTC but if there's any method that can make the bootloader say LOCKED like earlier then I'd be able to claim warranty and would be able to get my phone repaired....
Any help would be appreciated....
Thanks loads in advance....
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yes it is..!
press thanks.!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1530864
hi
I did a lot of reading here in XDA lg g4 forums and still i didn't understand if it is possible to root a g4 h815 device
while to bootloader is locked.
i tried to unlock it with no success.
My software version is V10c-SEA-XX
Model number LG-H815.
Any idea?
thank!
If you can't find the answer to this question, you should stop looking. Rooting is dangerous and can ruin your expensive new phone.
android404 said:
If you can't find the answer to this question, you should stop looking. Rooting is dangerous and can ruin your expensive new phone.
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No need for sarcasm, i just want to make sure,
i read this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/orig-development/root-tmo-vzw-intl-variants-soon-root-lg-t3164765
but still i want to be 100% sure that my phone is supported...
I wasn't being sarcastic. It's my honest belief, that if you have to start a thread to ask "can I root my phone" you should be warned not to try.
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as long as you are on lollipop or can downgrade yes you can.
if not sure if you can doengrade enter hidden menu. search if you dont know code. go to software all the way down and check antirollback.. i heard all h815 can but better to check..
then follow this procedure i did it when my bootloader was locked for warranty.
i created a .img from my phone.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4...t-tmo-vzw-intl-variants-soon-root-lg-t3164765
Hi,
There doesn't seem to be much content about the 5" model here...
Do the same unlock/root/flash procedures apply for this model as the other ones?
My main concern is the warranty: is there a way to gain root without leaving traces? I suppose if I get root with locked bootloader, I can easily revert it if I need warranty, right? Can someone point me at the steps required to safely root and unroot the device while still having a working warranty after the process?
Thank you
What is the best way to root G4, whilst keeping it "friendly" for warranty claims?!?
Hi, forgive me if this thread isn't in the appropriate section.
I have a bit of rooting experience, haven't done much in a few years though, (knowing that there are now several ways to root devices), and have just picked up the G4.
Now I'd like to root the G4, but keep the stock rom, (6.0) and mainly will be just running xposed to edit and muck around with LG's ugly skin. I'd still like to be able to receive OTA updates, (even if the OTA update may remove my root,) as well as hopefully still be fine if I needed to return the device under warren.
I've been reading around and apparently you must unlock the bootloader in order to root for Marshmallow? If i were to still do this, could I keep the stock recovery at least, or if not, would I be able to easily revert to stock with a stock recovery and relock the bootloader?
Apologies for my ignorance, just trying to figure out if I should really be rooting or just chuck on Nova launcher and be happy with LG's offerings. Cheers
Keep it on a stock rom and if yoi have a carrier varient then try to not change the boot logo lol idk just a guess.
Jared_Anderson said:
Hi, forgive me if this thread isn't in the appropriate section.
I have a bit of rooting experience, haven't done much in a few years though, (knowing that there are now several ways to root devices), and have just picked up the G4.
Now I'd like to root the G4, but keep the stock rom, (6.0) and mainly will be just running xposed to edit and muck around with LG's ugly skin. I'd still like to be able to receive OTA updates, (even if the OTA update may remove my root,) as well as hopefully still be fine if I needed to return the device under warren.
I've been reading around and apparently you must unlock the bootloader in order to root for Marshmallow? If i were to still do this, could I keep the stock recovery at least, or if not, would I be able to easily revert to stock with a stock recovery and relock the bootloader?
Apologies for my ignorance, just trying to figure out if I should really be rooting or just chuck on Nova launcher and be happy with LG's offerings. Cheers
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Yes to reflashing stock rom
Yes to relocking the bootloader
So you are clear to make whatever modifications you want, you can always revert safely.
Vseprz said:
Yes to reflashing stock rom
Yes to relocking the bootloader
So you are clear to make whatever modifications you want, you can always revert safely.
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Once your bootloader is unlocked, you cannot relock it. Your device will always show a message saying "Bootloader unlocked" after turned on. Warranty is likely to be declined then. BTW: You have to get your unlock.bin file from lg, agreeing to void your warranty. So, even if you smash your screen and they cannot see the message, lg knows it is out of warranty.
pen² said:
Once your bootloader is unlocked, you cannot relock it. Your device will always show a message saying "Bootloader unlocked" after turned on. Warranty is likely to be declined then. BTW: You have to get your unlock.bin file from lg, agreeing to void your warranty. So, even if you smash your screen and they cannot see the message, lg knows it is out of warranty.
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Since when do you have to get the unlock.bin? We unlock from fastboot. Have you confirmed by trying to relock from fastboot? I read otherwise from another thread.
Furthermore, a quick search around indicates people who have unlocked and rooted have had their warranty honored despite software changes.
Vseprz said:
Since when do you have to get the unlock.bin? We unlock from fastboot. Have you confirmed by trying to relock from fastboot? I read otherwise from another thread.
Furthermore, a quick search around indicates people who have unlocked and rooted have had their warranty honored despite software changes.
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Unlock from fastboot is only possible after flashing said unlock.bin file, which can only be obtained by lg and is unique for each device. Furthermore, I had an unlocked, bootlooping h815 and lg refused warranty to me (in Germany). Got my phone replaced by my vendor on eu law which only applies if the defect strikes in the first six months.
So, while some people are lucky to have their phone repaired despite an unlocked bootloader, I'm really happy for them, but lg is not bound to repair it on warranty
pen² said:
Unlock from fastboot is only possible after flashing said unlock.bin file, which can only be obtained by lg and is unique for each device. Furthermore, I had an unlocked, bootlooping h815 and lg refused warranty to me (in Germany). Got my phone replaced by my vendor on eu law which only applies if the defect strikes in the first six months.
So, while some people are lucky to have their phone repaired despite an unlocked bootloader, I'm really happy for them, but lg is not bound to repair it on warranty
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Ah I see. You have a h815. I have a h811. Our process differs there.
Hmmm, thanks for the info guys. Its not from a carrier, i bought it outright. Seems like i might just have to keep it stock, its not too bad as is, guess ill just have to live with it. Thanks for the help though.
Jared_Anderson said:
Hmmm, thanks for the info guys. Its not from a carrier, i bought it outright. Seems like i might just have to keep it stock, its not too bad as is, guess ill just have to live with it. Thanks for the help though.
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At least you can root with locked bootloader
Not under marshmallow
You can do none of things you listed keeping it stock. First of all google change policy and in marshmallow you need to flash modified boot.img in order to flash custom recovery and/or to root it. As you know the bootloader has to be unlocked but there is no way to relock it. So sorry, but impossible.
People need to understand a simple thing.
You either mod your device and lose warranty or you keep it stock.
It's that simple. People worried about warranties and ota updates are on the wrong site.