I am very new to this, but my Droid DNA, that i just got, is giving me troubles with unlocking the bootloader. I am used to samsungs, and HTC's are confusing to me... I just rooted my uncles HTC One S, and that was pretty simple, but this is still mind boggling to me. If you know how to fix this, please PM me. I have tried the SuperCID app, and it doesnt change my MEID, and HTCDev wont work until I unlock the Verizon Bootloader. I've tried HTCDev, but i keep getting the error code 160, MID Not Allowed. Please help me. thank you for any advice you may have.
laramie14 said:
I am very new to this, but my Droid DNA, that i just got, is giving me troubles with unlocking the bootloader. I am used to samsungs, and HTC's are confusing to me... I just rooted my uncles HTC One S, and that was pretty simple, but this is still mind boggling to me. If you know how to fix this, please PM me. I have tried the SuperCID app, and it doesnt change my MEID, and HTCDev wont work until I unlock the Verizon Bootloader. I've tried HTCDev, but i keep getting the error code 160, MID Not Allowed. Please help me. thank you for any advice you may have.
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If you just bought the phone and it has the newest update, you can't unlock or root. There is no method for the new firmware.
smh... doesn't anybody read anymore? I thought it was normal to gather information before diving in to Unlock bootloaders... Guess not.
Sorry to be so harsh but there are a ton of threads here that would have let you know this is not possible
Well, i have been "doing my homework" on this, and i can assure you that i didnt just dive right in, i looked into it and have looked into every possible way to slove my matters, but as you can see, i havent and thats why i am here.
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I bought it about a month or two ago, and it asked me recently if i wanted to update, but i keep saying no and i finally just turned the notifications off for it
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laramie14 said:
Well, i have been "doing my homework" on this, and i can assure you that i didnt just dive right in, i looked into it and have looked into every possible way to slove my matters, but as you can see, i havent and thats why i am here.
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Look at your software version. If its 2.04/06 your fked
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Its a 2 06, is there a way to downgrade the system? Or even just run a cmd to bypass the verizin bootlock? Ive tried the SuperCID app for this, but it seems it doesnt keep the new MEDI. And i have no idea why?
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No. SuperCID broke with the 2.04 update. There is no way to downgrade. There is no current alternative.
laramie14 said:
Its a 2 06, is there a way to downgrade the system? Or even just run a cmd to bypass the verizin bootlock? Ive tried the SuperCID app for this, but it seems it doesnt keep the new MEDI. And i have no idea why?
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No way to downgrade with stock HBOOT. No way to flash new HB00T.
/system is write protected n bounty thread is over $1000. Think of something clever? Its been tried.
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kaliblazin707 said:
No way to downgrade with stock HBOOT. No way to flash new HB00T.
/system is write protected n bounty thread is over $1000. Think of something clever? Its been tried.
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" Riff JTAG Box " can flash back to old bootloade hboot 1.33 , i have done it on dozens of updated Dna's
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Okay so ive been reading since 3am trying to find if it is now possible to unlock the bootloader on 2.3.5 on my photon. I have rooted it fine but I would like to go to ICS. any help is appreciated guys!
jakobkay said:
Okay so ive been reading since 3am trying to find if it is now possible to unlock the bootloader on 2.3.5 on my photon. I have rooted it fine but I would like to go to ICS. any help is appreciated guys!
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im in the same boat as you buddy there isnt so im just gonna try and sell my photon for like $80 lol hate this thing i wanted to use at&t but nooooo the stupid bootloader is locked sorry bout that
I'll give you $80. Plus s&h.
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I'll give you $80. Plus s&h.
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i might lol the $80 offer was just kinda in the moment but i might well see you think you could do like $130? shipped
If there was a way to do it, we all knew it by now.
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Omar04 said:
If there was a way to do it, we all knew it by now.
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use jtag protocal to overwrite bootloader and nv memory of the phone
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use jtag protocal to overwrite bootloader and nv memory of the phone
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can you give us the procedure??
Have you been able to unlock bootloader for 2.3.5 (upgraded from 2.3.4)?
If not, Is there any other way to do it?
Please help.
Think I read of jtag over USB
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Hey friends .... as earlier bootloader had been unlocked i.e. on 2.3.4....
That means this can also be unlocked...
Can we one thing, we can contact earlier developer who had unlocked it... n start unlocking this bootloader...
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Cooldevil1989 said:
Hey friends .... as earlier bootloader had been unlocked i.e. on 2.3.4....
That means this can also be unlocked...
Can we one thing, we can contact earlier developer who had unlocked it... n start unlocking this bootloader...
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It was a leak, we need a new leak from Motorola, this was not a hack at all so we can't just reuse something.
First of all, THANK YOU everyone for taking some time to answer every question. I really appreciate it. I have been reading, and reading for hours...my eyes are starting to bleed.
So... there is NO WAY we can get a better Android than the 2.3.5?
My build number says 4.5.1A_SUN_USC_19.0, that means I cannot unlock the bootloader, isn't it?
Is there another way (hack?) to improve the performance of the cellphone? I have root it, just to change some files I couldn't, e.g. the sound of the camera.
And finally... is it THAT bad being stucked on 2.3.5?
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First of all, THANK YOU everyone for taking some time to answer every question. I really appreciate it. I have been reading, and reading for hours...my eyes are starting to bleed.
So... there is NO WAY we can get a better Android than the 2.3.5?
My build number says 4.5.1A_SUN_USC_19.0, that means I cannot unlock the bootloader, isn't it?
Is there another way (hack?) to improve the performance of the cellphone? I have root it, just to change some files I couldn't, e.g. the sound of the camera.
And finally... is it THAT bad being stucked on 2.3.5?
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Some people are trying to use kexec, which is a way to bypass the bootloader and install a rom. it will take some time though. I'm not stuck on 2.3.5 so i cant comment on that.
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And finally... is it THAT bad being stucked on 2.3.5?
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Yes it is.......heh
My old foton crapped the bed, it was running The Bills(forgove me if name id wrong) JB and loved it, now all I can do is root, maybe a little more, I want more freedom.....
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lost my unlocked mofo,and now i must admit enjoying 4G on my 2.3.5 insurance replacement
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The only reason I'm still in GB.
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Screwed by Google. Canceled ICS upgrade on my Moto Photon. No Wow for us.
kdog350 said:
Some people are trying to use kexec, which is a way to bypass the bootloader and install a rom. it will take some time though. I'm not stuck on 2.3.5 so i cant comment on that.
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Thank you, I'll search about "kexec".
The reason I was asking if I was stuck on 2.3.5 was regarding to my build number. I don't know how to conclude it's an ota or not.
You can attempt the Pudding Bootloader unlock, it is unlikely to succeed, but it may be possible. You do risk bricking the device though.
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You can attempt the Pudding Bootloader unlock, it is unlikely to succeed, but it may be possible. You do risk bricking the device though.
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No, thanks .
I assume there is no possible way to tack it back to 2.3.4?
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No, thanks .
I assume there is no possible way to tack it back to 2.3.4?
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There are a few working on a way to install roms without unlocking the boot loader go check out the development section
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Well, it appears that I am still the only Photon owner around with 2.3.5 and an unlocked bootloader. Unfortunately mine was some sort of freak accident that it happened. I can run run custom recovery and flash all day long. Unfortunately if I install a ROM with any other version (or maybe it's the kernal) it will not work. It will boot up fine but nothing will connect at all. I've tried almost all of them........
Bootloder unlock: Please share any crazy ideas u all have......
If u share your ideas ... may be useful to unlock bootloader....
Each & Every crazy idea is invited.....
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May be we can erase jst a bootloader....jst an idea... guys....
What are you waiting for.... share your ideas...
This one is my first one.....
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It takes more than erasing the BL and installing another more favorable one. The OTA 2.35 BL wrote to a one-time programmable fuse and inserted a value which makes it impossible to downgrade to the older version because it checks the value of the fuse. Now, if we could get the source code for that older version, its conceivable that the awesome developers we have here could mod it to skip the check on installation, and that might work. We really need a leak.
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I have a great idea, get rid of the Photon, buy an S3, Gnex or some HTC, they all are great.
Thats the only way to unlock your bootloader.
This thread has a lot of info on the nature of the issue:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1650520
The only way I know of modifying either the ReservedOdm or the bootloader after it has been updated would be using NVflash, which is currently only available to Motorola.
Hello. I have never rooted a device before. I have done some browsing around the forums, and there are so many ROM's and s off's and on's that I have no idea where to begin.
Can someone recommend me which ROM to get and point me to a step by step guide on how to install it? I mainly just want to be able to tether my phone by allowing it to be a wireless access point.
I of course have the DROID DNA. I did read something about not updating b/c the new updates are unrootable, but I think the phone did update .
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Edit: I do have version 1 of the firmware available.
Go to settings, about, software information and tell me your software version. Its either going to be 1.15 or 2.04 iirc.
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As far as I know, you can't root/unlock the current official firmware. You can check what version you are on in settings/about phone. If its 2, you will unfortunately have to wait.
As far as s-off, all it does is make it easier to flash custom kernels, and easier to hard brick. Don't s-off unless you know what you're doing. Of you don't know, you don't need it.
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I have 2.04.605.2 710RD
Novakingwai said:
I have 2.04.605.2 710RD
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For now you are stuck on stock.
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Where can I check to see when a new update is available? In which subforum?
New update for.......?
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He's probably talking about where can he check for updates on unlocking on the ota. My answer is really no where. There really isn't much info on it besides that it's being worked on and when and if they get it, it will be released but there isn't like a progress forum or anything. When it gets figured out they will either post a new thread or add to the thread that has the old method.
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Ok, so I got a DNA with the version 1 firmware.
What do I do from here? I just want the ability to use my phone's wifi tether. I don't care about the ability to overclock the processor, though it seems pretty much any ROM with super user will let you do it anyway I guess. Also, I want to get rid of all the bloatware. The phone only has 16 GB memory and only has 11 GB available. I don't need Kindle app or any of that other crap on the phone. What else is there that I need to look out for in deciding which ROM to use? Do you guys have 1 to recommend?
I really appreciate everyone's help.
Bump for help.
I'm trying to follow this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2012346 but can't get passed the 1st step of using the CID app.
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Bump for help.
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You said your software version is 2.04.605.2 you won't be able to unlock the bootloader to root the phone... Don't get firmware mixed up with software they are two different things
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You said your software version is 2.04.605.2 you won't be able to unlock the bootloader to root the phone... Don't get firmware mixed up with software they are two different things
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I got it figured out. I edited my original post. I got another phone that has the 1 firmware version. Thanks charlie!
I ha e been trying to unlock my bootloader via HTC dev but every time I try it fails, does anyone know for sure if at&t put a lock on it and if so is there a way around it?
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Miles724 said:
I ha e been trying to unlock my bootloader via HTC dev but every time I try it fails, does anyone know for sure if at&t put a lock on it and if so is there a way around it?
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I don't think so. I just bootloader unlocked, soff'd, and twrp my friends brand new blue att htc one. still comes with old firmware and hoot
Need more details... at what point in the process is it "failing"?
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Miles724 said:
I ha e been trying to unlock my bootloader via HTC dev but every time I try it fails, does anyone know for sure if at&t put a lock on it and if so is there a way around it?
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You can also skip the htc process and just soff and use revone to unlock boot loader. head over to htc international and follow vomer's guide to soff if you have never done it. great guide. make sure your hboot is less than 1.54. its under the "one android development" may be a page back, but it is a wonderful guide.
Sweet thank you guys for all the help I've always had galaxy's and am so used to Odin hahah
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Need more details... at what point in the process is it "failing"?
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it is failing right at the end, it says invalid bootloader token/ token to short. i have tryed a few times and looked vomers thread and it was confusing me haha.
Miles724 said:
it is failing right at the end, it says invalid bootloader token/ token to short. i have tryed a few times and looked vomers thread and it was confusing me haha.
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I had that issue as well, when your copying the token ID you need to make sure you only highlight the characters exactly. I was highlighting just past the last character of the token, like an extra empty space and it gave me problems.
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FanDroid09 said:
I had that issue as well, when your copying the token ID you need to make sure you only highlight the characters exactly. I was highlighting just past the last character of the token, like an extra empty space and it gave me problems.
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designgears up here in slc helped me out and got me the .bin i needed! bootloader unlocked now!!! now for the decision of do i want to use twrp or good old cwm?!?!?!
Miles724 said:
designgears up here in slc helped me out and got me the .bin i needed! bootloader unlocked now!!! now for the decision of do i want to use twrp or good old cwm?!?!?!
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TWRP all the way in my opinion. I honestly just like it better in every way haha.
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I just bought one 4 days ago, and unlocked it through the HTCdev method. You sure you're doing everything correctly?
I'm considering doing The same,I'm currently still stock.I do recall reading somewhere that with the last firmware update a few months back, some sort of lock was applied?is anyone able to elaborate?
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Kurant1 said:
I just bought one 4 days ago, and unlocked it through the HTCdev method. You sure you're doing everything correctly?
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yes i was doing ti correctly, but i guess i had a space or something in the code. and designgears helped me get it worked out
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I'm considering doing The same,I'm currently still stock.I do recall reading somewhere that with the last firmware update a few months back, some sort of lock was applied?is anyone able to elaborate?
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that is what i had thought, but i guess when i did it i had a extra space some where so i didnt work! but thanks to designgears i got mine unlocked!! but if you do it copy the code into notepad and make sure it is just code no extra crap
I am new to HTC, I've been using Samsung product for the past few years and this process seems a little different, is there a way for me to root the phone without unlocking?
Also I am a little confused about unlocking and s-off... If I decide to switch roms do I need to s-off and to be unlocked or only be unlocked, any help will be appreciated ..
Thank you
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To add to the above, I have never use fastboot and rather stay away from it to avoid messing up my phone
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Yes do you do have to unlock the bootloader to achieve root... If you follow the guides it's not bad at all... I came from mostly Samsung devices too so it took a little getting used to...
As far as s-off I believe you need it to update firmware I did it for the hell of it so I could update firmware.. if s-off is completely necessary I don't know but again it was easy enough to do so I figured why not... Just read read read the guides lol
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Yes do you do have to unlock the bootloader to achieve root... If you follow the guides it's not bad at all... I came from mostly Samsung devices too so it took a little getting used to...
As far as s-off I believe you need it to update firmware I did it for the hell of it so I could update firmware.. if s-off is completely necessary I don't know but again it was easy enough to do so I figured why not... Just read read read the guides lol
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Thank you for your reply... and since the all in one toll has been removed ill need to do it thru the other tutorial...... i better start reading
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Thank you for your reply... and since the all in one toll has been removed ill need to do it thru the other tutorial...... i better start reading
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Utilizing multiple videos on YouTube has been always been helpful for me,I emphasize multiple to make sure the process is consistent,and not short on info with a single video.
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