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How to sim-unlock my rooted DHD?

Hi dudes
Recently I unlocked my DHD with HTCDev method and flashed JellyTime ROM.
Now, I want to perform a sim-unlock but I don't know if i have to reinstall my stock rom...
Is there an easy way to achieve it?
This is my system configuration:
HBOT-2.00.0029
RADIO -26.14.04.28_M
carrier: Vodafone ES
Thx in advance

U will need to make a goldcard to sim unlock ur phone or debrand it. Use the advance ace hack kit (AAHK) from ATTN to sim unlock ur phone make sure u read the effron manual provided with it. Search for ACE think tank in the development section I m sure it will help.
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Finally I called to my carrier to obtain the sim unlock key. It's not necessary to go back stock rom.. I tested with another carrier sim and ask me to enter the unlock key.
Thx for your answer.
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Good to hear that..
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Urgent
My device is rooted too. with MiUI Jellytime rom android version 4.1.2! now i really wanted to know that what if i get sim unlock code from AT&T and put into my Inspire 4G will it be able to make sim unlock? Or should i have to Relock bootloader?
My htc inspire 4g is s-on and unlocked bootloader. please let me know as soon as possible. Thanks.

dr.patron99 said:
My device is rooted too. with MiUI Jellytime rom android version 4.1.2! now i really wanted to know that what if i get sim unlock code from AT&T and put into my Inspire 4G will it be able to make sim unlock? Or should i have to Relock bootloader?
My htc inspire 4g is s-on and unlocked bootloader. please let me know as soon as possible. Thanks.
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you can try it..
but alternative way is you can try using AAHK2 script from Phiber2000 in here, that's a simple way will automatic debrand and full s-off your DHD..
hope this can help..

dr.patron99 said:
My device is rooted too. with MiUI Jellytime rom android version 4.1.2! now i really wanted to know that what if i get sim unlock code from AT&T and put into my Inspire 4G will it be able to make sim unlock? Or should i have to Relock bootloader?
My htc inspire 4g is s-on and unlocked bootloader. please let me know as soon as possible. Thanks.
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If you get the unlock code there is no need to use any tool. Bootloader does not need to be relocked as it has nothing to do. You will only need a sim from a different company in order to get the network prompt.

noob
JJeamy said:
you can try it..
but alternative way is you can try using AAHK2 script from Phiber2000 in here, that's a simple way will automatic debrand and full s-off your DHD..
hope this can help..
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Sir, i've no idea how to install all that stuff like AAHK2, i'm good at downloading so i did download that rooted custom rom and PD98IMG-1 because HTCdev unlock says it needed to be PD98IMG-1 so i download it too. now what to do?
i placed custom rooted file which was mention to put into root of sd card,i did that then ran HBOOT it showed me parcing [PD98IMG.zip] and goes it automatically don't know what to do next!?
Then i placed PD98IMG-1 file into subfolder of PD98IMG and run that aahk2.cmd but it still says no such file found. did format sd card twice. things that one sd card is from kingston and another one unnamed,in both it showed me PROBLEM PROBLEM PROBLEM!
1) either memory card not mounted
2) you sure charge cable is in chargemode? or data sync mode? check it?
such type of error i found. i gave up literally......can you find a solution for me?
Thanks a lot in advance.

dr.patron99 said:
Sir, i've no idea how to install all that stuff like AAHK2, i'm good at downloading so i did download that rooted custom rom and PD98IMG-1 because HTCdev unlock says it needed to be PD98IMG-1 so i download it too. now what to do?
i placed custom rooted file which was mention to put into root of sd card,i did that then ran HBOOT it showed me parcing [PD98IMG.zip] and goes it automatically don't know what to do next!?
Then i placed PD98IMG-1 file into subfolder of PD98IMG and run that aahk2.cmd but it still says no such file found. did format sd card twice. things that one sd card is from kingston and another one unnamed,in both it showed me PROBLEM PROBLEM PROBLEM!
1) either memory card not mounted
2) you sure charge cable is in chargemode? or data sync mode? check it?
such type of error i found. i gave up literally......can you find a solution for me?
Thanks a lot in advance.
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the AAHK2 script will make your phone to process downgrade first then re run a second script for full s-off..and before you do it all that..you must have a branded sd card that already mentioned in the thread..
step :
1. if you had sense rom then you must set disable of Fast boot first from settings> power
2. you must enable USB Debugging on your phone under settings>development>usb debugging (check it)
3. you must installing latest HTC driver..you find it here..
4. you must install SDK or ADT to support adb & fastboot command..you can download from here..
5. if SDK or ADT already setup..you can connect your phone (just charge mode)..then open cmd from your pc..then change source directory to Platforms tools directory..sample if you place the SDK or ADT folder under "C:\" drive..then the command might be "cd C:\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20131030\sdk\platform-tools"
6. test adb connected.. type "adb devices", if adb success detected your phone then there will be prompt with serial number of your phone at list of attached device
7. if adb success detected your phone..then you can continued to type "adb reboot bootloader" that will bring your phone rebooted into bootloader..
8. in your phone bootloader you must choice FASTBOOT..then type in "fastboot get-var all" this will show your info about the CIDnum of your phone..(check it In the line "INFOcidnum ......." , copy that to notepad before closing a cmd..
9. find the right RUU required by AAHK that matching with your CIDnum for downgrade process..you can find it here..and place it in PD98IMG sub folder from AAHK2 folder
10. disable your antivirus..then running AAHK2 script as administrator..then follow instruction for downgrade process first..then continued running the second time AAHK2 script for full s-off process..
11. flashing RUU that already rooted and modified by Phiber2000 to fix gps..
12. DONE
note : if you had prompt "PROBLEM PROBLEM PROBLEM" while running AAHK2 script..then might be problem under USB debugging on your phone..try disconnect usb then disabled it first and enabled it again..then try connecting again with your pc
hope this can help..sorry for my bad grammar

Unlocked!!!!
glevitan said:
If you get the unlock code there is no need to use any tool. Bootloader does not need to be relocked as it has nothing to do. You will only need a sim from a different company in order to get the network prompt.
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Just today infect couple of hours ago i made my device factory unlocked! But when i get into bootloader it still shows me S-ON!
Current status of my phone is Factory Unlocked,S-ON and rooted? is it possible?
One more question: Now that i'm on factory unlocked state so i can flash any custom rom or have to stick the same custom rom where i made device factory unlocked?

dr.patron99 said:
Just today infect couple of hours ago i made my device factory unlocked! But when i get into bootloader it still shows me S-ON!
Current status of my phone is Factory Unlocked,S-ON and rooted? is it possible?
One more question: Now that i'm on factory unlocked state so i can flash any custom rom or have to stick the same custom rom where i made device factory unlocked?
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Of course. Just flash recovery using command fastboot flash recovery recovery.img and u are ready to flash rom. The example of recovery.img is cwm recovery which u can download it from their website. As you are s-on, u need to flash boot.img contained in the zip files of the rom that u flashed everytime u flash a new rom. The command is fastboot flash boot boot.img. When u are writing the command, make sure ur device is connected in fastboot mode.
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Thanks....
yumm91 said:
Of course. Just flash recovery using command fastboot flash recovery recovery.img and u are ready to flash rom. The example of recovery.img is cwm recovery which u can download it from their website. As you are s-on, u need to flash boot.img contained in the zip files of the rom that u flashed everytime u flash a new rom. The command is fastboot flash boot boot.img. When u are writing the command, make sure ur device is connected in fastboot mode.
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Hello there, I have latest cwm touch recovery installed in phone,previously i guess 5 or 6 differant roms i have tried before making device factory sim unlock.
Just wanted to make sure i won't lose sim unlock if i change the rom.
Thanks once again...for clearing my doubt.

[Q] help quick please ( Unlock my bootloader )

Hi Every One
i have a question
i install new firmware to update hboot
first step to install was relocked bootloader and i did it
after installation i want to unlock my bootloader but my android does not up and freaze on htc one boot animation
how can i unlock my bootloader via fastboot ?? please help me quick

armindelavari said:
Hi Every One
i have a question
i install new firmware to update hboot
first step to install was relocked bootloader and i did it
after installation i want to unlock my bootloader but my android does not up and freaze on htc one boot animation
how can i unlock my bootloader via fastboot ?? please help me quick
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Are you have unlock code if you have iust run the command fastboot flash unlocktoken unlock_code.bin
If you don't have the code just go to htcdev.com and fallow the procedure to unlock your bootloader again with new code from there

Sideload
Thant said:
Are you have unlock code if you have iust run the command fastboot flash unlocktoken unlock_code.bin
If you don't have the code just go to htcdev.com and fallow the procedure to unlock your bootloader again with new code from there
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tanx dude i did it and it work
another question
how can i install a zip rom from sideload ??

armindelavari said:
tanx dude i did it and it work
another question
how can i install a zip rom from sideload ??
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install custom recovery Philz 5.15.9 go in recovery mount sd card copy rom.zip to sd card, flash the boot.img and install the rom from recovry.

And place questions in the Q&A the next time !

[Q] Root and Recovery with S-OFF

Hi all !
I have an HTC ONE M8 (obviously) and my phone is actualy S-OFF (sunshine) but my bootloader is Locked (because i flash a zip with bootloader).
I literaly forget that Unlock bootloader with HTC_DEV Wipe DATA !
So I want to know if I can Root / install recovery whitout HTC_DEV Unlock, I'm S-OFF so why I can't use my phone like I want ?
Thank for answer !
And sorry for my bad English I'm a French user of XDA

Take a look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708571

YOU ROCKS !
Google only find the M7 post
But I have not Root acces (Need "Su" in adb shell )
"fastboot boot <insert recovery here>.img" This not working with me

arnaudbond007 said:
YOU ROCKS !
Google only find the M7 post
But I have not Root acces (Need "Su" in adb shell )
"fastboot boot <insert recovery here>.img" This not working with me
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Are you trying to flash the boot image or the recovery image?
Flash boot.img (or whatever the name of the file is):
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
Flash recovery.img (or whatever the name of the file is):
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
The thing is, you need to have an unlocked bootloader to do this. If you don't have root access, and you can't unlock your bootloader via HTC Dev, then I don't know if there's any other way to get it done. (Anyone can correct me if I'm wrong. Thanks!)

I'm trying to BOOT on TWRP without flash it, for just root the ROM

Nobody can help me ?
I just need a way to boot in a recovery.img

arnaudbond007 said:
Nobody can help me ?
I just need a way to boot in a recovery.img
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If you don't want to flash TWRP or another recovery and keep your stock one, do this:
Download the latest recovery of your choice.
Place the *.img file into your fastboot folder or anywhere you can find it easily; rename it if possible with a simple name, for this example, recovery.img
Put your phone into fastboot mode and connected to your PC.
Open the windows command into your fastboot folder and make sure your devices is recognized by typing "fastboot devices" without quotations.
Once you make sure your phone is connected, type the following: fastboot boot recovery.img
Your device will restart into the TWRP recovery, then install the SuperSu file previously placed into your SDcard or internal memory.
Restart into system and that's all, you'll keep your stock recovery
.

CM17X said:
If you don't want to flash TWRP or another recovery and keep your stock one, do this:
Download the latest recovery of your choice.
Place the *.img file into your fastboot folder or anywhere you can find it easily; rename it if possible with a simple name, for this example, recovery.img
Put your phone into fastboot mode and connected to your PC.
Open the windows command into your fastboot folder and make sure your devices is recognized by typing "fastboot devices" without quotations.
Once you make sure your phone is connected, type the following: fastboot boot recovery.img
Your device will restart into the TWRP recovery, then install the SuperSu file previously placed into your SDcard or internal memory.
Restart into system and that's all, you'll keep your stock recovery
.
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Thanks but this work only if HTC bootloader is Unlocked; so i Wiped my data to unlock my devices... I just don't understand the benefit of S-Off -> htc bootloader have to be unlocked at all

S-OFF means you can flash older RUU/firmware packages - helpful if the latest RUU isn't available. It also allows you to move from one variation of M8 to another, e.g. Developer Edition to unbranded EU
You can remain locked by flashing a ZIP with just the custom recovery in it via RUU mode - I do this and it works well for the odd time I want to try a custom ROM

arnaudbond007 said:
I just don't understand the benefit of S-Off -> htc bootloader have to be unlocked at all
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In addition to the benefits mentioned above (and somewhat related), s-off allows access to partitions that are protected with s-on, including radio, hboot, and others. s-off isn't required for root, installing custom recovery or custom ROMs ; but is required for a number of other things.

I find S-OFF working for me only for adaway and now the Battery monitor widget, and also Cerberus App.
Adaway is not working because it can't overwrite the system partition, neither the workarounds worked for me; Cerberus keep crashing anytime i perform a change on the app and Battery monitor widget doesn't install the system app for the same reason: Can't write the partition.
At this point, at least with the M8, i realize there is no joy by just rooting, you need S-OFF or your phone will be the same as unrooted.

CM17X said:
I find S-OFF working for me only for adaway and now the Battery monitor widget, and also Cerberus App.
Adaway is not working because it can't overwrite the system partition, neither the workarounds worked for me; Cerberus keep crashing anytime i perform a change on the app and Battery monitor widget doesn't install the system app for the same reason: Can't write the partition.
At this point, at least with the M8, i realize there is no joy by just rooting, you need S-OFF or your phone will be the same as unrooted.
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If you are having trouble with the system write protection mod; flashing just about any custom ROM (that supports your firmware) will do the trick.

redpoint73 said:
If you are having trouble with the system write protection mod; flashing just about any custom ROM (that supports your firmware) will do the trick.
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Sorry dude, but i'm kinda confused now. Which Write protection Mod is out there? can you please link me to it?
And about custom ROM, i'll prefer to give to the Stock firmware a chance before start messing around with ROM's, once i get tire of it i'll change.
Question here is, would S-OFF grant me access to the system partition in order to install apps like the ones i've mentioned above? (Still interested on that Write protection Mod if exist)

CM17X said:
Sorry dude, but i'm kinda confused now. Which Write protection Mod is out there? can you please link me to it?
Question here is, would S-OFF grant me access to the system partition in order to install apps like the ones i've mentioned above? (Still interested on that Write protection Mod if exist)
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When you mentioned "workarounds" I thought you were referring to the kernel mod to disable system write protection (and that it didn't work for you). But I guess you were referring to some Adaway workaround (that I am not aware of)?
Here is the kernel mod to disable system write protection (s-off is not required for this): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701816
The OP stopped updating it, so no kernel mod for Lollipop in the top post. But if you read near the end of the responses, he says you can get the kernel module from a custom ROM (and a couple LP kernel modules are posted by other users).

redpoint73 said:
When you mentioned "workarounds" I thought you were referring to the kernel mod to disable system write protection (and that it didn't work for you). But I guess you were referring to some Adaway workaround (that I am not aware of)?
Here is the kernel mod to disable system write protection (s-off is not required for this): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701816
The OP stopped updating it, so no kernel mod for Lollipop in the top post. But if you read near the end of the responses, he says you can get the kernel module from a custom ROM (and a couple LP kernel modules are posted by other users).
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Yes, i was referring to the AdWay workaround which consist on make a symbolic link (Doesn't work at all).
I'll keep away from the Kernels mods for a while as well. I hope S-OFF can give me solutions for that.

I'm S-off, BL-unlocked, and rooted - and I did each in that order. As such, I can pretty much do whatever I please on my phone. (Even if ES File Explorer doesn't believe me and pops up warnings, presumably without trying and failing...) However, when I upgraded to Lollisense, I opted to do an RUU update, since I am always rooted and didn't want to risk it.
I didn't modify the stock software in any way afterwards, beyond rooting the install, and I can assure you that AdAway works fine on my phone. It was one of my first installs. All I can take away from that is that stock firmware disables certain write protections when it sees that the device is S-off.

arnaudbond007 said:
Thanks but this work only if HTC bootloader is Unlocked; so i Wiped my data to unlock my devices... I just don't understand the benefit of S-Off -> htc bootloader have to be unlocked at all
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Unlocking the bootloader allows access to 4 partitions. S-Off gives access to all 47 partitions.

jshamlet said:
I'm S-off, BL-unlocked, and rooted - and I did each in that order. As such, I can pretty much do whatever I please on my phone. (Even if ES File Explorer doesn't believe me and pops up warnings, presumably without trying and failing...) However, when I upgraded to Lollisense, I opted to do an RUU update, since I am always rooted and didn't want to risk it.
I didn't modify the stock software in any way afterwards, beyond rooting the install, and I can assure you that AdAway works fine on my phone. It was one of my first installs. All I can take away from that is that stock firmware disables certain write protections when it sees that the device is S-off.
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I believe the system write protection is already disabled by default on stock Developer's Edition (and the only stock ROM to have this feature).

[Root/S-OFF] Desire 530 Guide to Root

Steps:
0) Download these files
SuperSu 2.74 - https://download.chainfire.eu/964/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v2.74-2-20160519174328.zip
TWRP - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24588212152304477 (Experimental build)
SunShine - http://theroot.ninja/apks/SunShine-latest.apk (Optional)
1) Visit htcdev.com and unlock your bootloader
2) boot into download mode (adb reboot download)
3) flash trwp (fastboot flash recovery <twrpfilenamegoeshere>
4) boot into twrp (adb reboot recovery)
5) Go to advanced, then enable sideload
6) flash supersu (adb sideload <supersufilenamegoeshere>
Optional:
Install SunShine-latest, and run it to s-off your bootloader.
Credits:
SuperSu - @Chainfire
TWRP - @Captain_Throwback
SunShine & Testing - @jcase @beaups

Missing AdbWinApi.dll
Hi
Thanks for the rooting guide for the HTC Desire 530. I'm a little stuck when trying to unlock the boot loader.
when I try to run the fastboot.exe it tells me i'm missing the AdbWinApi.dll file. My Java. SDK and HTC sync manager are all installed and up to date. Is there any way of getting the dll file required or am I doing something wrong?
Thank you in advance

Aidan364 said:
Hi
Thanks for the rooting guide for the HTC Desire 530. I'm a little stuck when trying to unlock the boot loader.
when I try to run the fastboot.exe it tells me i'm missing the AdbWinApi.dll file. My Java. SDK and HTC sync manager are all installed and up to date. Is there any way of getting the dll file required or am I doing something wrong?
Thank you in advance
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Use http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/host-tools-t3402497

Thanks for that, you're a life saver. I'll have a proper look when I get to a computer.

I couldn't unlock the bootloader and is this for D530u

Muhammad Hussain said:
I couldn't unlock the bootloader and is this for D530u
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What error did you get, you are trying from download mode right? not from aboot/hboot?

help
after attemping to unlock bootloader iam get this
(bootloader) [ERR] Command error !!!
OKAY [ 0.060s]
finished. total time: 0.060s
when i check bootloader satus

jcase said:
What error did you get, you are trying from download mode right? not from aboot/hboot?
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I have the drivers syncmanager fastboot.exe still can't unlock the bootloader and whenever I try to download the adb&fastboot file my browser deletes it can you please make a tutorial video because I don't have any idea about this I mean doing all of this on Samsung phones was too easy:silly:. Please help
Sent from my HTC Desire 530 using XDA Labs

This is what I'm getting. Please help me before I lose my mind it's been 2 mounths since I have this phone it is still not rooted.
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@Muhammad Hussain
got to fastboot.exe location in command line tool

starbase64 said:
@Muhammad Hussain
got to fastboot.exe location in command line tool
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Thanks man I'll try it out
Sent from my HTC Desire 530 using XDA Labs

I dont understand
htc desire 530 isnt listed on the htcdev site there is no fastboot option on this phone so what we are supposed to do with these files i yet to figure out. Tho I think i already bricked my phoneafter owning it for only 3 hours LOL

@jpoblocki77
use "all other devices" to unlock bootloader

i dont understand
starbase64 said:
@jpoblocki77
use "all other devices" to unlock bootloader
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THanksAStarbase but my phone still has no"fast boot" option

@jpoblocki77
fastboot is a commandline tool, unlock bootloader in download mode

ummm
starbase64 said:
@jpoblocki77
fastboot is a commandline tool, unlock bootloader in download mode
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Guess I am too dumb to root a phone. I select download mode from my boot loader and it goes right back to the bootloader like a infinite loop unless i hit reboot. Maybe this isnt as easy as it sounds

OEM unlock is not even in Developer mode in 6.0.1. HTCdev wouldn't even get you the token without it enabled. Sunshine don't work for Desire 530 as well. How you get it to working?
jcase said:
Steps:
0) Download these files
SuperSu 2.74 - https://download.chainfire.eu/964/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v2.74-2-20160519174328.zip
TWRP - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24588212152304477 (Experimental build)
SunShine - http://theroot.ninja/apks/SunShine-latest.apk (Optional)
1) Visit htcdev.com and unlock your bootloader
2) boot into download mode (adb reboot download)
3) flash trwp (fastboot flash recovery <twrpfilenamegoeshere>
4) boot into twrp (adb reboot recovery)
5) Go to advanced, then enable sideload
6) flash supersu (adb sideload <supersufilenamegoeshere>
Optional:
Install SunShine-latest, and run it to s-off your bootloader.
Credits:
SuperSu - @Chainfire
TWRP - @Captain_Throwback
SunShine & Testing - @jcase @beaups
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chinot66 said:
OEM unlock is not even in Developer mode in 6.0.1. HTCdev wouldn't even get you the token without it enabled. How you get working?
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It is on my variant, which variant do you have?

jpoblocki77 it not hard to root, but every model phone have a different method, even same manufacturer phone can be different, let alone different AndroidOS version. HTC is usually very good in letting you root their phone. But carrier blocked the process as well, like the Desire 530 for Verizon. They omitted the OEM unlock setting for you to not use HTCdev bootloader unlocked method, thus can allow rooting on your phone. HTC change fastboot bootloader to their download mode when power off and then hit power with volume down.
jpoblocki77 said:
Guess I am too dumb to root a phone. I select download mode from my boot loader and it goes right back to the bootloader like a infinite loop unless i hit reboot. Maybe this isnt as easy as it sounds
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---------- Post added at 11:33 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:33 AM ----------
Sorry Verizon.
jcase said:
It is on my variant, which variant do you have?
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chinot66 said:
jpoblocki77 it not hard to root, but every model phone have a different method, even same manufacturer phone can be different, let alone different AndroidOS version. HTC is usually very good in letting you root their phone. But carrier blocked the process as well, like the Desire 530 for Verizon. They omitted the OEM unlock setting for you to not use HTCdev bootloader unlocked method, thus can allow rooting on your phone. HTC change fastboot bootloader to their download mode when power off and then hit power with volume down.
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Sorry Verizon.
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Yeah no go with this route for verizon, could possibly add support to SunShine for it but I would need a loaner device, demand wont be high enough to warrant purchasing one

Help or Info Required with S-OFF and boot loader Locked

Hi Guys,
Yesterday friend gave me his m8 with S-OFF but boot-loader locked. Want to flash TWRP but the commands failed. I heard that twrp can't be flashed with locked boot loader. So can I unlock it again using htc dev or it will cause problem? Or any other idea.
Phone is not running any OS stuck in boot loop.
'Thanks.
EDIT: OK SOLVED. Re-unlocked with htc dev and everything is fine. Twrp installed.

ahsan64 said:
Hi Guys,
Yesterday friend gave me his m8 with S-OFF but boot-loader locked. Want to flash TWRP but the commands failed. I heard that twrp can't be flashed with locked boot loader. So can I unlock it again using htc dev or it will cause problem? Or any other idea.
Phone is not running any OS stuck in boot loop.
'Thanks.
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AFAIK you should be able to flash twrp with s-off&locked bootloader-only fails for s-on&locked bootloader
however you can just download a proper firmware package ( unsigned ) for your device variant
remove all the content except android-info.txt
then rename the twrp.img to recovery and zip both android-info and the recovery.img
rename it to 0P6BIMG.zip and flash it in hboot
( put the zip in sd card formatted as fat32 then reboot to bootloader-hboot then it will ask you to update confirm it and you are done )
lock&unlock bootloader method but required root
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708571
also htc dev method should work fine but no need to unlock it imo

ahmed.ismael said:
AFAIK you should be able to flash twrp with s-off&locked bootloader-only fails for s-on&locked bootloader
however you can just download a proper firmware package ( unsigned ) for your device variant
remove all the content except android-info.txt
then rename the twrp.img to recovery and zip both android-info and the recovery.img
rename it to 0P6BIMG.zip and flash it in hboot
( put the zip in sd card formatted as fat32 then reboot to bootloader-hboot then it will ask you to update confirm it and you are done )
lock&unlock bootloader method but required root
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708571
also htc dev method should work fine but no need to unlock it imo
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Thanks but i just went simple and re unlock the boot loader again.

ahsan64 said:
Yesterday friend gave me his m8 with S-OFF but boot-loader locked. Want to flash TWRP but the commands failed. I heard that twrp can't be flashed with locked boot loader.
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I see you've solved your issue. FYI, it's correct you cannot flash custom recovery (unsigned recovery image) with locked bootloader; and s-off does not bypass that restriction.