1) Do I need unlocking the phone first then flash ROM?
2) Will flash ROM automatically unlocking the phone?
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Flashing rom does not unlock phones. Unlocking is to use other sims
rsx7 said:
1) Do I need unlocking the phone first then flash ROM?
2) Will flash ROM automatically unlocking the phone?
Thanks un advance!
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No you can do in any order...either flash ROM then unlock or unlock then flash ROM....Flashing a ROM will NOT unlock it nor remove the unlock once done. Once unlocked always unlocked.
dcbig said:
Flashing rom does not unlock phones. Unlocking is to use other sims
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sinfulgray said:
No you can do in any order...either flash ROM then unlock or unlock then flash ROM....Flashing a ROM will NOT unlock it nor remove the unlock once done. Once unlocked always unlocked.
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Thank you both!
How do y unlock your phone?
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oroberthickey said:
How do y unlock your phone?
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Call t-mobile for unlock code.
there is a app call galaxy s unlock you can check it out i never used it yet but some one told me it worked for them
I just unlocked and flashed cm10 , if I want to get back to official rom, can I just flash the ftf file?
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yes, just flash any stock rom.
Yes! You flash any ROM you want if you are rooted and unlocked BL
can i use emma?
luaifarah said:
can i use emma?
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Yes. EMMA is for unlocked bootloader. It will work.
abcdjdj said:
Yes. EMMA is for unlocked bootloader. It will work.
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and when i do.. does it automatically relock or do i have to relock it?
luaifarah said:
and when i do.. does it automatically relock or do i have to relock it?
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No no, EMMA does not relock your bootloader. EMMA was specifically designed for phones with unlocked bootloader. It is your choice if you want to relock the bootloader.
My phone has mjb modem I tried the method which is confirmed working in 4.1.1 but in 4.3 it seems not to work... Phone is rooted. Any advice? When ever I insert an other not supported sim it says no sim inserted. I have sr3x rom.
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Najuto9tail said:
My phone has mjb modem I tried the method which is confirmed working in 4.1.1 but in 4.3 it seems not to work... Phone is rooted. Any advice? When ever I insert an other not supported sim it says no sim inserted. I have sr3x rom.
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Your success in using the free unlock would appear to depend on which bootloader is installed on your phone.
If you have the MJB bootloader you are most likely out of luck. If you have the MJ2 bootloader it is probably possible. I reference this post found in one of the unlock threads:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51980631&postcount=199
dawgdoc said:
Your success in using the free unlock would appear to depend on which bootloader is installed on your phone.
If you have the MJB bootloader you are most likely out of luck. If you have the MJ2 bootloader it is probably possible. I reference this post found in one of the unlock threads:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51980631&postcount=199
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Thanks, so it seems I am out of luck since my phone once had bricked and I unbricked with full mjb firmware... My modem and bootloader is mjb... No free unlock working with that.
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Najuto9tail said:
Thanks, so it seems I am out of luck since my phone once had bricked and I unbricked with full mjb firmware... My modem and bootloader is mjb... No free unlock working with that.
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@Najuto9tail, there may still be a bit of hope. I came across the link to this post today in a comment by DocHoliday77
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51980631&postcount=199
Once updated to 4.3 (MJB), you cannot downgrade, even just the modem. The requirement for the free unlock is the 4.1.1 modem, and since it won't work, you can't do the unlock.
The only way I know of is by using an unlock code either from AT&T or one bought online. Sorry.
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DocHoliday77 said:
Once updated to 4.3 (MJB), you cannot downgrade, even just the modem. The requirement for the free unlock is the 4.1.1 modem, and since it won't work, you can't do the unlock.
The only way I know of is by using an unlock code either from AT&T or one bought online. Sorry.
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Yeah I thought that it would be like that. Thanks. I do not need to unlock it anyways, I solved the problem which wanted me to change carrier.
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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
clsA said:
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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xda23 said:
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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xda23 said:
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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xda23 said:
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.
aooga said:
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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xda23 said:
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.
xda23 said:
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.
eyeballing a wifi model are these easy to root and bootloader unlocked?
leo5111 said:
eyeballing a wifi model are these easy to root and bootloader unlocked?
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Yes, and yes.
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