So, am I correct in assuming the bootloader is the only reason we can't flash while retaining 4G?
Do we have a "unlock boot," petition?
If no. Lets.
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abowlby said:
So, am I correct in assuming the bootloader is the only reason we can't flash while retaining 4G?
Do we have a "unlock boot," petition?
If no. Lets.
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Yes, our current boot loader unlock messes with the 4G keys, actually it apparently doesn't have the code to "hand off" the keys. Jugs and Shabby i think are working on getting this working. Jugs has had some computer issues.
I believe that someone has already started a Motorola petition to get an OEM unlock. But honestly if they don't want to unlock it they wont. I feel that they will because the did the Atrix after a few months of release.
abowlby said:
So, am I correct in assuming the bootloader is the only reason we can't flash while retaining 4G?
Do we have a "unlock boot," petition?
If no. Lets.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1286433
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216143
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I am extremely excited that motorola unlocked the bootloader. But I would prefer a way to bypass the official fuse-breaking unlock and use a fully reversable unlocking method. Since moto allowed us to unlock our bootloaders it seems all work has stopped.
Does anyone know if any devs are still trying to bypass the bootloader?
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I don't think they are
(we have 2nd-init for that sort of thing)
Bummer... I wouldn't think im the only one who finds bypassing the bootloader advantageous.
Maybe when the rom frenzt settles down we will see this a bit more?
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Probably not because we will have cm7 by then
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Bummer... I wouldn't think im the only one who finds bypassing the bootloader advantageous.
Maybe when the rom frenzt settles down we will see this a bit more?
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Doubt it. Not really sure I see the added benefit?
Unlocking your bootloader voids your warranty. Right now it is not a reversable process.
If we could un-unlock our bootloader we can still send our phone in for warranty covered repair and replacement.
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sjbayer3 said:
Unlocking your bootloader voids your warranty. Right now it is not a reversable process.
If we could un-unlock our bootloader we can still send our phone in for warranty covered repair and replacement.
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Only problem is unlocking your bootloader burns a fuse. So I mean you could go in there... .
2nd init is the closest we're gonna get I think guys.
sjbayer3 said:
I am extremely excited that motorola unlocked the bootloader. But I would prefer a way to bypass the official fuse-breaking unlock and use a fully reversable unlocking method. Since moto allowed us to unlock our bootloaders it seems all work has stopped.
Does anyone know if any devs are still trying to bypass the bootloader?
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Lol don't be a wussy unlock it!
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BravoMotorola said:
Lol don't be a wussy unlock it!
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What he said!!!
Pshh im a pansy...
I wonder if the reason motorola finally caved on the unlocked bootloader was to stop development of kholk bypassing the lock...
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Hello everyone i tried looking around this forum but cant find what i need do i need to have the bootloader unlocked to have root access and whats the safest way to root my device
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Unlocking the bootloader and rooting the phone are two separate processes, and you don't need one to have the other.
As far as root methods and the rest, have you looked here? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1393519
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Unlocking the bootloader and rooting the phone are two separate processes, and you don't need one to have the other.
As far as root methods and the rest, have you looked here? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1393519
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Im a noob with motorola i always had samsung. Samsung doesnt have a bootloader what is good about unlocking the bootloader sorry for my noon question
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thabest85 said:
Im a noob with motorola i always had samsung. Samsung doesnt have a bootloader what is good about unlocking the bootloader sorry for my noon question
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Unlocking the bootloader allows you to load roms like CM7, CM9, MIUI - anything that uses a custom kernel. It also allows you to load up a custom recovery.
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braindeadracefan said:
Unlocking the bootloader allows you to load roms like CM7, CM9, MIUI - anything that uses a custom kernel. It also allows you to load up a custom recovery.
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Oh ok thank you for that info im gonna stay stock waiting for ics 4.0 comes out in may
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Where did you head ICS in may? Sorry to hi-jack. Just being hopeful here.
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Where did you head ICS in may? Sorry to hi-jack. Just being hopeful here.
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For now, the only Motorola smartphones scheduled to get ICS in 2012 are thr Photon 4G, Atrix 4G and Atrix 2 starting in July. The rest of Motorola's lineup, including the Droid 4 and Droid Razr Maxx are in the evaluation and planning stage, and that means there is no guarantee they will be updated.
http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/299936/20120216/ice-cream-sandwich-update-ready-motorola-photon.htm
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I recently got a job with Sprint and ordered a photon 4g to use on my employee line so I'll be able to get the next phone when it comes out, what's generally the best method to achieve an unlocked bootloader? I've rooted and unlocked many devices including the Motorola Atrix which I know is very similar.
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kc3 said:
I recently got a job with Sprint and ordered a photon 4g to use on my employee line so I'll be able to get the next phone when it comes out, what's generally the best method to achieve an unlocked bootloader? I've rooted and unlocked many devices including the Motorola Atrix which I know is very similar.
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Search youtube for how to unlock bootloader for photon by qbking77
That method i have tried my self and most of users
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kc3 said:
I recently got a job with Sprint and ordered a photon 4g to use on my employee line so I'll be able to get the next phone when it comes out, what's generally the best method to achieve an unlocked bootloader? I've rooted and unlocked many devices including the Motorola Atrix which I know is very similar.
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You won't be able to unlock unless as an employee you can somehow load 2.3.4. Right now, there is no way to unlock 2.3.5.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20331544
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I've used the pudding unlock with success a couple times
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216143
A note: if you get this error during the pudding flash, dont worry, it can still work, I've got the error both times I flashed and it works fine.
"The "secure_motorola_flash" interface could not be found the super-file is secure and for re-flash, the phone needs a super-file that is not secure and for reflash. (0x7066)"
Yeah I have 2.3.5 :/, idk the warning at the beginning of that post sent kind of deters me from it
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its just to cover his ass. If you can follow instructions, its really quite simple. Go for it! Just make sure your battery is fully charged. You will be happy you unlocked it.
Th3 Bill's CM10 in the development section is an awesome rom. way better than stock.
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Yeah I have 2.3.5 :/, idk the warning at the beginning of that post sent kind of deters me from it
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I'm assuming it came with 2.3.5 and not the ota? If ota and you unpick let me know.
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Hate to be the party pooper, but you cannot unlock 2.3.5 254_13 or 254_12. There are many threads covering this. You can root it, add bootstrap, and use one of a few locked "ROMs" (for example mof9336's MOF 2.3.5. Slim {locked} De-Blur 4.5.1A-1_SUN-254_13).
It came with it, I have 254_13
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kc3 said:
It came with it, I have 254_13
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You're permanently locked. You'll never see a custom ROM. Besides locked stock ones. Bleh. I'd recommend a new phone. Unless you love it and gingerbread that much.
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I got a droid dna recently and I was thinking about rooting. The only thing that is holding me back is whether despite the lack of s-off, is it worth voiding warranty. Anyhow, I was wondering whether it is possible to bring the dna completely back to stock after rooting it just in case something goes wrong (Im planning on using the all in one tool kit for the root)
I believe it will still say relocked as opposed to locked.
And there's a toolkit for jcases method?
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I believe it will still say relocked as opposed to locked.
And there's a toolkit for jcases method?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2000896 is what I was talking about
And if it says relocked will your warranty still be void?
gocool767 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2000896 is what I was talking about
And if it says relocked will your warranty still be void?
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Yes but the consensus is that Verizon does not take a long look
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Yes but the consensus is that Verizon does not take a long look
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So basically if i were to send this thing in for warranty, there is a high probability they wont notice the "relock"? Hmmm i might root it then
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So basically if i were to send this thing in for warranty, there is a high probability they wont notice the "relock"? Hmmm i might root it then
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They won't notice at all. Sent so many phones in relocked, unlocked, even one rooted. Counting my blessings though everyday.
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They don't check. They make sure it doesn't have any extensive damage then completely reflash the phone.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2000896 is what I was talking about
And if it says relocked will your warranty still be void?
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Hansoons tool kit doesnt work unless you use jcase's method first which you cant undo..leaves dna showing unlocked forever is what i have read ..if not i would root tomorrow...just waiting for a little safer unlock or s-off..
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Hansoons tool kit doesnt work unless you use jcase's method first which you cant undo..leaves dna showing unlocked forever is what i have read ..if not i would root tomorrow...just waiting for a little safer unlock or s-off..
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The change isn't permanent as far as I know. You should be able to re-lock it with fastboot oem lock.
I keep getting this error code.
Error Code: 160.
Error Reason: MID Not Allowed
it sounds like HTC blocked the DNA unlocking for now
Any ideas?
the jcase exploit still requires htc-dev which is unavailable anymore.
Are you choosing "other devices" when going through the unlock process? If you choose DNA, it will not work.
The jcase exploit gets around the block. That's what the exploit is for...
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Are you choosing "other devices" when going through the unlock process? If you choose DNA, it will not work.
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Yes, I am choosing "other devices". I tried over and over again. Keep getting the error message.
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The jcase exploit gets around the block. That's what the exploit is for...
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so you are saying do the jcase exploit and then it will work? are you sure? because I have seen people do it using only htc-dev
the reason why i didn't want to try the exploit is because it looks a little risky.
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so you are saying do the jcase exploit and then it will work? are you sure? because I have seen people do it using only htc-dev
the reason why i didn't want to try the exploit is because it looks a little risky.
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You have to do jcases method before htc dev unlock. That's the only way it will work. Our device isn't supported through htc dev unlock, hence why it's saying that your MID is unsupported. Using jcases method we change our phones MID so that we can use htc's unlock method.
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HTC dev unlock only worked before the phone was released. A day or 2 prior to release Verizon pulled the plug on it.
The jcase exploit is what allows us to unlock our phone.
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Like others said Verizon pulled the DNA but they let people who had the phone before hand because most had s-off anyways.....the exploit spoofs your cid to trick HTC dev into letting.you unlock
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I need some more info about the HTC Dev unlock. If we go through this route, we get an unlocked boot loader, but not S-OFF right?
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I need some more info about the HTC Dev unlock. If we go through this route, we get an unlocked boot loader, but not S-OFF right?
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Nope not s-off.
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