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Hello everyone!
I'm new here as you can see it's my first post.
I have just rooted my HTC One X today and I would like to know what the easiest way to delete the stock apps from the phone is such as the Amazon app. Since i'm new I am very unsure how to do this and yes I did search on how to do it and found a solution by using a android terminal application but I am unsure if it either works for HTC One X or if there is a easier solution to do this.
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I also wonder how you guys updated your HTC One X because I haven't recieved a OTA Update? (I suppose that's what they call it) for my phone and I am still on 1.26 and my carries is "Three".
Thanks and hopefully ya'll can give me some advice since I am a big newby ^^
Only way to fully remove stock apps is to unlock the phones bootloader via HTC website (voids part of warranty) and the either install custom rom or root the stock one.
only thing you can do with standard phone is disable the apps you dont want. think this just stops it from showing in your app drawer and menus etc but its not removed.
For the update there are some threads in the one x section about each ota updates, im sure i read in one of them three are yet to release theirs.
I'm on three and had mine but I have a sim free phone.
This thread is your starting point if you want to go down the unlocking/custom rom route.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1603905
Thanks very helpful reply!
If I unlock my phone at Three as in sim card unlock to use any carrier does this mean I will get the OTA update?
Thanks i'll check out the feature of hiding the stock apps.
Babehque said:
If I unlock my phone at Three as in sim card unlock to use any carrier does this mean I will get the OTA update?
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Not sure how it works to be honest, I'm a nooby myself.
If you unlock your bootloader you can download the ota updates from people on xda and flash them to your phone but that will require you to do a bit of reading if you never done it before.
Babehque said:
Thanks very helpful reply!
If I unlock my phone at Three as in sim card unlock to use any carrier does this mean I will get the OTA update?
Thanks i'll check out the feature of hiding the stock apps.
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No,
SIM Lock and the BOOTLOADER Lock are different, Three will just unlock your sim to use on other networks, HTCDev will unlock your bootloader to flash custom ROM's but VOIDS WARRANTY
jimz360 said:
No,
SIM Lock and the BOOTLOADER Lock are different, Three will just unlock your sim to use on other networks, HTCDev will unlock your bootloader to flash custom ROM's but VOIDS WARRANTY
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Yeah I understand that, my phone is unlocked (the bootloader) and is rooted aswell. We're now talking about the OTA Update in order to get it quickly does my phone have to be unlocked as in simcard unlocked? because I heard carriers bring out these OTA updates and Three didn't release it at all.
If your phone is rooted and unlocked you can flash the ota update you want manually.
Find them in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1606676
I believe the one most have and the one most current roms are using is 1.28.401.9
you will need CMW recovery to do it if you dont already have it.
I don't think unlocking the sim lock will get the the update over the air, it will still be a three branded phone.
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actually, reading a few of the posts it that thread it seems unclear if it works, id read the whole thread before attempting it.
shangostar said:
Only way to fully remove stock apps is to unlock the phones bootloader via HTC website (voids part of warranty) and the either install custom rom or root the stock one.
only thing you can do with standard phone is disable the apps you dont want. think this just stops it from showing in your app drawer and menus etc but its not removed.
For the update there are some threads in the one x section about each ota updates, im sure i read in one of them three are yet to release theirs.
I'm on three and had mine but I have a sim free phone.
This thread is your starting point if you want to go down the unlocking/custom rom route.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1603905
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Apologies for bumping this thread, I came across this thread through google. I ordered an HTC One X from At&T. I usually remove stock apps completely from my android phones through the superuser command line technique. Would I be able to do this with the HTC One X as well? You seem very knowledgeable. Thanks.
If you have root just install titanium backup and you can use it to remove whatever you please,
How did you get root?
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whynot66 said:
If you have root just install titanium backup and you can use it to remove whatever you please,
How did you get root?
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Through the method in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1644167
strikerz911 said:
Through the method in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1644167
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With that method you should still get ota normally,
Have you checked root? Use like root checker from the market
Then if you have get titanium backup free and remove what you like
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whynot66 said:
With that method you should still get ota normally,
Have you checked root? Use like root checker from the market
Then if you have get titanium backup free and remove what you like
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Will do. Thanks!
Hi guys, i have a UK EE htc m8 gun metal gray and have been using since launch day. I am very happy with the phone. One issue only as in the UK we only have the 16gb version available. the application storage space is an issue so i wanted to root my phone so i can make use of my 128gb micro sd card i have purchased to install apps & media. I have looked everywhere and all the threads are covering american at&t or verison only. Maybe i havent looked at the right place yet. Can any one help me root my phone (who has experience of this issue from a uk point of veiw) so i can make use of apps & data to micro sd. I am very new to rooting & moding and this would be my first time. I would greatly appreciate if there is anybody who can assist. One other question is as i use my credit card to purchase from online google play store, amazon would there be a security risk for me by rooting. Thank you guys for your time and you can msg me anytime.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2699065
[TOOL] HTC One 2014 (M8) All-In-One Toolkit V2.0 [4-19-2014] [PERM ROOT]
Worked for me
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Hi thank you for your response do you have a uk htc m8 from EE network that you unlocked & rooted from.
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Shah Dawon said:
Hi thank you for your response do you have a uk htc m8 from EE network that you unlocked & rooted from.
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Yes got it Wed. Unlocked boot loader and rooted same day using this method, just no luck with s-off
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Thanks, i appreciate you replying. What do you plan to do with s off?
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Remove red warnings. Unlock networks, and whatever other mods is available for only s-off
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Htc one m8 backup
Hi Shah Dawon
I can see from your original post you are considering rooting your M8.
Have you, or will you be doing a backup of the stock rom? If so would you consider letting me have a copy of it to allow me to return my phone to stock.
Thanks
remetiffy said:
Hi Shah Dawon
I can see from your original post you are considering rooting your M8.
Have you, or will you be doing a backup of the stock rom? If so would you consider letting me have a copy of it to allow me to return my phone to stock.
Thanks
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There's already backups available
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Hi steven,
I am new to rooting and have yet not found all the answers i am Looking for. When i do will give you a shout.
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remetiffy said:
Hi Shah Dawon
I can see from your original post you are considering rooting your M8.
Have you, or will you be doing a backup of the stock rom? If so would you consider letting me have a copy of it to allow me to return my phone to stock.
Thanks
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EE is Orange right? CID ORANG001?
Have a lookie here and you will find stock roms
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376
Restore HTC One (M8) to stock
stathis95194 said:
EE is Orange right? CID ORANG001?
Have a lookie here and you will find stock roms
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376
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Hi
Thanks for you helpful reply. It seems like I have hijacked the original OP so I would like to direct you to another thread I have open on the same topic.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/return-htc-one-m8-to-stock-t2844108#post54754480
Thanks again.
Someone referred to the hasoon unlock tool, but I haven't been able to get that to work.
I followed the instructions, fastboot off, usb debugging on (I'm on windows 8.1), tried it with all of my laptops USB ports (my phone pics/movies are backed up).
Installed the HTC driver, rebooted(the unlocker tool says it's windows 8 compatible), ran everything as administrator
registered at htc dev
ran the "get token ID", and the command prompt is giving me an error, the whole window reads
"daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037
daemon started successfully
error: device not found"
I've noticed in an instructional video on youtube, when the individual plugs his phone into his windows 7 PC, he gets an immediate prompt on his phone allowing that PC debug access @ 4:53 in the video . ( youtube.com/watch?v=FsOaRQoJWWDw I don't get that RSA key prompt, so I'm assuming that's where my problem is?
Anyone know how to fix that? I've tried reinstalling the HTC drivers, rebooting both devices, and revoking certifficates
running win 8.1 x64, pretty standard these days
software version 2.16.651.4
android 4.4.3
I'm not even trying to do anything that crazy, except put the harmon karmon software on my sprint m8
frijoles said:
Someone referred to the hasoon unlock tool, but I haven't been able to get that to work.
I followed the instructions, fastboot off, usb debugging on (I'm on windows 8.1), tried it with all of my laptops USB ports (my phone pics/movies are backed up).
Installed the HTC driver, rebooted(the unlocker tool says it's windows 8 compatible), ran everything as administrator
registered at htc dev
ran the "get token ID", and the command prompt is giving me an error, the whole window reads
"daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037
daemon started successfully
error: device not found"
I've noticed in an instructional video on youtube, when the individual plugs his phone into his windows 7 PC, he gets an immediate prompt on his phone allowing that PC debug access @ 4:53 in the video . ( youtube.com/watch?v=FsOaRQoJWWDw I don't get that RSA key prompt, so I'm assuming that's where my problem is?
Anyone know how to fix that? I've tried reinstalling the HTC drivers, rebooting both devices, and revoking certifficates
running win 8.1 x64, pretty standard these days
software version 2.16.651.4
android 4.4.3
I'm not even trying to do anything that crazy, except put the harmon karmon software on my sprint m8
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I unlocked my HTC One M8 (from EE) using HTCDev the day after I got it, have been rooted, ran custom Roms, obtained S-Off and now back at stock S-Off.
The only thing about doing it this way is that HTC may have a record of you unlocking your bootloader.
I don't have any experience in doing it any other way (I try and stay away from Toolkits as I find it is better to learn adb and fastboot so you know exactly what you are doing, and it will also help in fixing things if they go wrong).
Thanks for your input I really appreciate it. Can you possibly give a step by step as im new to this. And also would there be a security issue with purchasing from online using personal banking details like amazon, google play etc... Thank you for your responce.
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Shah Dawon said:
Thanks for your input I really appreciate it. Can you possibly give a step by step as im new to this. And also would there be a security issue with purchasing from online using personal banking details like amazon, google play etc... Thank you for your responce.
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If you want to unlock the official way (HTC may know you have done this) and root, this tells you all you need to know: http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/general/vomerguides-m8-bootldr-unlock-s-off-t2800727
If you don't want to use HTCDev unlocking, your only other real option is obtaining S-Off (via Firewater - may not work on your device, or Sunshine - will work on your device but costs $25).
One thing I will say before attempting ANYTHING is, Read, Read, Read, then Read again.
Make sure you are 100% sure you know what you are doing before attempting anything.
Couple of tips:
1. Make a note of your original CID (fastboot getvar cid) - if its EE it will probably be ORANG001.
2. If you get a custom recovery installed, make a backup of your stock ROM, and keep it somewhere safe - it might be handy to get you out of any problems.
In regards to your other questions: as soon as you root your device you are opening up a potential security risk as apps that ask for root could potentially have access to EVERYTHING on your phone (once you have given it root permissions). I am sure 99.9999999999% of apps that you install from Google Play are totally safe, but you never know.
Some mobile banking apps will not work on rooted devices (Barclays for instance) so be aware of that too!
Hope this helps some!
Stewart
!!EDIT!!
This is a great thread to read too: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2744194
Mate thanks alot really appreciate your feedback. I have been looking everywhere i will check it out.
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Here's a video showing how to root your LG G3 using PurpleDrake. Hopefully it helps.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBwKb5od88A
Hope people learn how to search for this lol.
does not work no matter what I try.
qbking77 said:
Here's a video showing how to root your LG G3 using PurpleDrake. Hopefully it helps.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBwKb5od88A
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Tried all your suggestions and will not work on my TMO version of phone. always trys to find a file but not success, thanks anyways but to much . should work out of the box as the video description says.
vvveith said:
Tried all your suggestions and will not work on my TMO version of phone. always trys to find a file but not success, thanks anyways but to much . should work out of the box as the video description says.
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Just did it and worked fine. You must have adb set up proper
vvveith said:
Tried all your suggestions and will not work on my TMO version of phone. always trys to find a file but not success, thanks anyways but to much . should work out of the box as the video description says.
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Set this up on your PC first:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaNM-lt_aHw
hey guys is there a boot loader unlock for this device yet? Is it necessary or will rooting just be enough?
I currently have the M8 and i'm thinking about getting the g3
chivamex10 said:
hey guys is there a boot loader unlock for this device yet? Is it necessary or will rooting just be enough?
I currently have the M8 and i'm thinking about getting the g3
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If you get the t mobile g3 then yes. the boot loader is unlocked.
Hello
I just got the G3 it's on 4.4.2. What's the easiest way to root this?
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[Guide]LG One Click Root - root LG firmwares (KitKat / Lollipop)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-root-lg-firmwares-kitkat-lollipop-t3056951
I was on 4.4 when I rooted. I used lgg3root. com/lg-g3-root/how-to-root-lg-g3. No problems and lots of pictures.
Kingroot work for me on latest build D8510g, but it did not work in D851e. Purpledrake I never worked for me and I could not do root. so I used kingroot
EddiePR said:
Kingroot work for me on latest build D8510g, but it did not work in D851e. Purpledrake I never worked for me and I could not do root. so I used kingroot
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Kingroot 4.1 failed for me on D85120g with the message, "Root Failed no strategy now". It looked promising at first as it had a root now buttom but root checker says no root access.
Same issue
I have the same set-up on my g3 device and have tried both one-click root methods and get no where.. I've also tried stump, kingo root, and towelroot with no results either... Any ideas??? I have all adb and android sdk setup on pc(win10) with all versions of consumer and dev drivers..
CharlieChan2010 said:
I have the same set-up on my g3 device and have tried both one-click root methods and get no where.. I've also tried stump, kingo root, and towelroot with no results either... Any ideas??? I have all adb and android sdk setup on pc(win10) with all versions of consumer and dev drivers..
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yeah,i got rooting with this
http://sbacham.com/how-to-root-lg-g3-d851-on-lollipop-20g-firmware/
Sweet
This method worked... As i notice some of the files have been updated and auto-script worked flawless.. Thanks tons:good:
So I sent in my one for repair and got it back with bootloader locked and s-on. Just recently though I saw this sunshine apk. What is the official link and is it actually $25 dollars? Does it work on the latest update? Does it s-off and unlock the bootloader? I want to to double check all of this before spending $25..Thanks!
Yes to all the questions. It is $25 per device, so if you get a replacement again, it still be another $25
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Yes
TheAppleAndroidGuy said:
So I sent in my one for repair and got it back with bootloader locked and s-on. Just recently though I saw this sunshine apk. What is the official link and is it actually $25 dollars? Does it work on the latest update? Does it s-off and unlock the bootloader? I want to to double check all of this before spending $25..Thanks!
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It works like a charm. Be all stock, backup your pics, and do a factory reset before you start.
Just be sure to read and totally comply with prerequisites and it will happen on your first run.
Done 2 of them without a hitch.
Uzephi said:
Yes to all the questions. It is $25 per device, so if you get a replacement again, it still be another $25
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i think if you ask Jcase nicely, he might give you another license if you have to RMA the phone again. dont quote me on that but it wouldnt hurt to ask him.
I recently RMA'd my m7 through Verizon. The replacement m7 has sense 6, the newest version of software on it.
On my previous device I also had sense 6 and I was able to temp root the device using the towel root method by changing the string as stated in the procedure. (changing the last digit to a 1)
On the replacement device I have tried multiple times to get the towel root to work but no dice. The program acknowledges the string and I receive the device is rooted prompt but none of the root checking programs or titanium backup recognizes the phone as root. A second attempt causes the phone to reboot.
This may cause problems for me and any other users that have a phone that was replaced. If the temp root does not work it may not succeed with sunshine.
vanillanesquik said:
I recently RMA'd my m7 through Verizon. The replacement m7 has sense 6, the newest version of software on it.
On my previous device I also had sense 6 and I was able to temp root the device using the towel root method by changing the string as stated in the procedure. (changing the last digit to a 1)
On the replacement device I have tried multiple times to get the towel root to work but no dice. The program acknowledges the string and I receive the device is rooted prompt but none of the root checking programs or titanium backup recognizes the phone as root. A second attempt causes the phone to reboot.
This may cause problems for me and any other users that have a phone that was replaced. If the temp root does not work it may not succeed with sunshine.
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The latest update of sunshine claims to not need towel root as it is supposed to temp root on its own now.
I've had no luck finding root access to my HTC Desire 526. Regretfully purchased from Verizon. Any help would be much appreciated. <3
I rooted myne using KingRoot and it worked.
itsGaro said:
I rooted myne using KingRoot and it worked.
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Kingroot desktop or apk? A guide on what you did would also be appreciated. Thanks.
ezeuba said:
Kingroot desktop or apk? A guide on what you did would also be appreciated. Thanks.
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Apk, just find it on google, and download, very simple root app to use, basicly 1 click and your phone is rooted ^^
itsGaro said:
Apk, just find it on google, and download, very simple root app to use, basicly 1 click and your phone is rooted ^^
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Does NOT work. Also caught a security threat in VZ Protect, Wants too many permissions to the phone as well. Would prefer a XDA-Dev trusted method.
itsGaro said:
Apk, just find it on google, and download, very simple root app to use, basicly 1 click and your phone is rooted ^^
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I have the Verizon HTC Desire 526. This method does not work on it. Are you it's the same model of this phone that you rooted?
I have european version with only 1 gb ram and 4.4 android.
I didnt think of it earlier, sorry bro.
HTC desire 526 has no root as of now. if your on version 5.1 there are other threads about it. as alot dont work. verizon specifically locks these phones to for 6-12months. how to unlock them after. no clue. but im also still waiting on root access for these phones
Rooted within 3 mins
Guys I'm from India.. and I hav HTC desire 526 with octa core.. I have rooted mine with Kingroot.apk. it requires net connection to download exploits for ur mobile.. I just rooted within 3 mins..