I remember my N1 which was my phone before the amaze. Once you unlocked the bootloader there was not way of relocking it back then, and basically you voided warranty...is there a way to relock to the bootloader or any other way of getting the phone completely back to its original state without HTC finding out? sorry this is kind of a semi noob question...I tried doing a search but couldn't find anything
No Sir, once its locked its life without the possibility of parole.
well I am not sure that that is entirely true with this device.
based on the information here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1335703
when you go to restore device looks like relocks the bootloader on phone.
HTC will still know you requested the unlock but this seems to undo the changes.
M9x3mos said:
well I am not sure that that is entirely true with this device.
based on the information here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1335703
when you go to restore device looks like relocks the bootloader on phone.
HTC will still know you requested the unlock but this seems to undo the changes.
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You can relock, bu it will indicate "relocked" instead of the stock indication of "locked".
Moving to General because locking the bootloader and relocking the bootloader isn't actually development related.
I had the Evo 3D and I was able to lock t but it would say relock. I don't know about this phone but I doubt there is a way to get the stock Lock.
ok i thought was "locked" based on what i read there
Once "relocked" and flashed to stock will it get ota?
M9x3mos said:
ok i thought was "locked" based on what i read there
Once "relocked" and flashed to stock will it get ota?
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Locked or unlocked stock will het ota. Even rooted stock will get ota.
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rasstar said:
Locked or unlocked stock will het ota. Even rooted stock will get ota.
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But you will not be able to flash the OTA without the stock recovery.
Binary100100 said:
But you will not be able to flash the OTA without the stock recovery.
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You can have the stock recovery and get root. You can install roms without changing the stock recovery but you will need the pc to install roms. You can also flash the stock recovery anytime if you changed it.
Since I can get tethering without root I am not interested in giving my info to htc.
rasstar said:
You can have the stock recovery and get root. You can install roms without changing the stock recovery but you will need the pc to install roms. You can also flash the stock recovery anytime if you changed it.
Since I can get tethering without root I am not interested in giving my info to htc.
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Thanks guys only reason I wanted this is to remove the stupid bloatware. But there's a thread on how to disable them with temp root I have no reason to root I get wifi and USB tethering with tmobile and wifi calling with the stock from. I use lancher pro paid and widget lockerp aid and I'm very happy.I get what I want from sense like the dialer and all the social integration without the HTC launcher which I don't like. I pack many icons in one screen with lancherpro which is my goal
How do you get wifi calling?
rasstar said:
You can have the stock recovery and get root. You can install roms without changing the stock recovery but you will need the pc to install roms. You can also flash the stock recovery anytime if you changed it.
Since I can get tethering without root I am not interested in giving my info to htc.
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Of course but you still need an unlocked bootloader to make any root changes permanent which means giving your information to htc (unless you obtain S-OFF which currently isn't possible unless your device was shipped with it.)
@ seansk
I am with Rasstar, how do you get Wifi Calling?
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@ seansk
I am with Rasstar, how do you get Wifi Calling?
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Try pushing the settings.apk (and .odex if applicable) from an earlier version rom such as .5 and reboot.
That should do it.
I haven't not tried or tested this though.
Binary100100 said:
Try pushing the settings.apk (and .odex if applicable) from an earlier version rom such as .5 and reboot.
That should do it.
I haven't not tried or tested this though.
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Ok, Will try it. Thanks
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@ seansk
I am with Rasstar, how do you get Wifi Calling?
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I'm sorry I wasn't clear, I meant skype!!! lol...tmo is still working for an official wifi calling I believe...
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......... . . . . . .
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What's the problem David?
Related
Title should read LEAKED, sorry. I need to stop drinking in the afternoon.
Droid Life has a story about the official ICS for the Rezound being leaked. Story here:
http://www.droid-life.com/2012/03/1...wich-build-leaked-now-available-for-download/
I didn't see any other posts about it, but I apologize if this is out there already.
someone fire up a torrent, i'll seed... when i finally get it...
so if i relock my bootloader (currently unlocked with 1.7.5 cleanrom) then flash. i could re-unlocked and if needed i could go back to gingerbread if i wanted to correct?
also just curious if i did put this on would the super user install within amon ra work with this?
thanks and sorry if this has been answered somewhere i cant post in dev section because im under 10 post.
ikk788 said:
so if i relock my bootloader (currently unlocked with 1.7.5 cleanrom) then flash. i could re-unlocked and if needed i could go back to gingerbread if i wanted to correct?
also just curious if i did put this on would the super user install within amon ra work with this?
thanks and sorry if this has been answered somewhere i cant post in dev section because im under 10 post.
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Basically what we did when we got the OTA update for GB. But yes it should work that way.
Flyhalf205 said:
Basically what we did when we got the OTA update for GB. But yes it should work that way.
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thank you.
But I am trying it right now. I am flashing back to stock GB as we speak and going to test it.
So let me see if I understand (I read a few articles about this) I don't have to be rooted to flash this? What I'm wondering is if I do flash this without root and unlocked bootloader, how would I go about reverting back to Gingerbread if I wanted too?
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FabianaS said:
So let me see if I understand (I read a few articles about this) I don't have to be rooted to flash this? What I'm wondering is if I do flash this without root and unlocked bootloader, how would I go about reverting back to Gingerbread if I wanted too?
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In my observations you would be able to flash it fine without root. But in order to go back to GB you would need to unlock your hboot. You'll be able to unlock it after you flash.
FabianaS said:
So let me see if I understand (I read a few articles about this) I don't have to be rooted to flash this? What I'm wondering is if I do flash this without root and unlocked bootloader, how would I go about reverting back to Gingerbread if I wanted too?
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im no expert by any means but if i had to guess you would have to unlock your bootloader then flash a custom recovery then modify your main ver of your phone like what this thread says http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1526316
there is a easy flashable in recovery zip in i think post #4 of that fourm that might be easier than the tool in post #1 of the forum.
but you will probably want to wait for someone to answer who acually tested it or know for sure.
ikk788 said:
im no expert by any means but if i had to guess you would have to unlock your bootloader then flash a custom recovery then modify your main ver of your phone like what this thread says http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1526316
there is a easy flashable in recovery zip in i think post #4 of that fourm that might be easier than the tool in post #1 of the forum.
but you will probably want to wait for someone to answer who acually tested it or know for sure.
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True. If he tried to go back to GB after flashing the ICS he would get the mainver error if he tried flashing a boot.img in hboot. If he used fastboot to flash the boot.img he would get no error.
So I'm running rooted stock with an unlocked bootloader at the moment. If I wanted to flash this, do I need to re-lock the bootloader?
johnan2112 said:
So I'm running rooted stock with an unlocked bootloader at the moment. If I wanted to flash this, do I need to re-lock the bootloader?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23700622#post23700622
Yes.
Mirror:
http://goo.gl/QwMht
Flyhalf205 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23700622#post23700622
Yes.
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Thanks!
I saw this thread before I went into the development thread.
reading those comments is giving me an annyeurism. i seriously want to bash all those morons' faces in. if you don't like sense, GTFO the topic and stop talking **** about it, like seriously. do they not have anything better to do with their pathetic lives than troll the internet for things they don't like and badmouth them?
some people need to be fired. out of a cannon. into the sun.
YAY Data arrows work!!!!!
can anybody confirm it works?
So this means AOSP's are coming right???
psykotikz said:
So this means AOSP's are coming right???
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No, need the source code released...
Also, this isn't the final build it appears, it's a release candidate.
mjones73 said:
No, need the source code released...
Also, this isn't the final build it appears, it's a release candidate.
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Crap...got so amped
I relocked, will this allow me to get the ota?
If not will i have to download and flash the official build in ph98 form?
fenguepay said:
I relocked, will this allow me to get the ota?
If not will i have to download and flash the official build in ph98 form?
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what ota? in case you didn't notice it never came.
I mean the future one
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anyone?
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if there is ever a ota ... as long as u are relocked u should be able to get the ota
yojoe600 said:
if there is ever a ota ... as long as u are relocked u should be able to get the ota
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Not if he's not on stock though right?
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werdna87 said:
Not if he's not on stock though right?
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right. need to be re-locked and stock non rooted.
I do not understand why you would want to unroot and unlock to get the OTA "when released". In about a day after it is released I am sure a Dev will have a flash-able version posted.
Maybe but since we don't have s-off don't we have to relock to flash the new firmware and radios? Hopefully we have s-off before official update comes.
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qudwis said:
right. need to be re-locked and stock non rooted.
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I didn't think it mattered if you were rooted or not. I thought the things required to get an OTA update from Verizon were:
1. LOCKED or RELOCKED
2. Stock Recovery
3. Close to Stock ROM
Somebody please correct me if I am wrong...
guyd said:
I didn't think it mattered if you were rooted or not. I thought the things required to get an OTA update from Verizon were:
1. LOCKED or RELOCKED
2. Stock Recovery
3. Close to Stock ROM
Somebody please correct me if I am wrong...
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Yea like I think I read you couldn't be debloated or anything
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werdna87 said:
Yea like I think I read you couldn't be debloated or anything
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You will not get the ota on a custom Rom
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No need to relock. Just unfreeze or restore bloat. Radio and such flashed fine while unlocked
esheesle said:
No need to relock. Just unfreeze or restore bloat. Radio and such flashed fine while unlocked
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Wierd, I read a few posts in another topic that said you had to be locked or relocked in order for the new radio to flash...
What about me?
Well my bootloader screen at the top says ***tampered with*** and then under it says ***re-locked*** and rom is a "clean rom" (ICS based). I purchased (expecting a stock device) and it turned out to be rooted/flashed. What I'm wondering is when Verizon HTC releases the "official" ICS update, will it come to my phone? If so, this would be the quickest fix for me to get stock again. I'm not concerned with "bloatware" etc, I just want things Verizon/HTC stock. I don't download enough apps to be concerned about bloatware and internal space etc. So from what I'm reading here, being "re-locked" and having a flashed rom that's close to being stock should allow me to still get the update, am I correct?
In short, what I mean is, will the update come to my phone like it has done previous android devices (that weren't flashed)? Or will I have to flash another OTA based cooked rom AFTER the official one comes out and someone "cooks" it?
You will not get the OTA if you are rooted, that's for sure. If it's the stock ROM, you'll get the option to update, but it'll fail during the installation. I've seen it happen on a few HTC devices and even my rooted Xyboard tablet lol. But, just to be safe if you DO want the OTA, install the stock ROM (If you're on an ICS ROM, you're going to have a tough time getting back to stock. It's bricked a lot of people's phones. You have to restore the firmware yourself, I think.) and relock your bootloader. Don't be worried if it says **Security Warning** this simply means that your bootloader has been unlocked at one point in time.
Just make sure your phone is on a stock, non-rooted ROM with your phone locked to make sure you have no issues. Better safe than sorry.
lol?
refuse2bstopped said:
Well my bootloader screen at the top says ***tampered with*** and then under it says ***re-locked*** and rom is a "clean rom" (ICS based). I purchased (expecting a stock device) and it turned out to be rooted/flashed. What I'm wondering is when Verizon HTC releases the "official" ICS update, will it come to my phone? If so, this would be the quickest fix for me to get stock again. I'm not concerned with "bloatware" etc, I just want things Verizon/HTC stock. I don't download enough apps to be concerned about bloatware and internal space etc. So from what I'm reading here, being "re-locked" and having a flashed rom that's close to being stock should allow me to still get the update, am I correct?
In short, what I mean is, will the update come to my phone like it has done previous android devices (that weren't flashed)? Or will I have to flash another OTA based cooked rom AFTER the official one comes out and someone "cooks" it?
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I returned a rezound with cleanrom in it.... XD. probably not urs but jsut a question.... is the menu button dim compared to the others?
relock/unlock
You do not need s-off to relock. I unlocked and installed scotts cleanrom. I then a month later relocked installed the leaked OTA ICS update so i could have the new radios. Then unlocked again and installed the cleanrom DE senseless yesterday and i am loving it btw! I get decent battery too (13+ hours with moderate use)!
I know, i know...probably sick of these questions by now...
So i typically went the s-off un-official root methods with evo/3vo. Im thinking this time around i want to take a different approach as my needs have changed.
Im much more interested in keeping stock rom/kernel for the time being and being able to use root apps (like tether).
The grey area for me is exactly what does the HTC method of unlock allow me to do? I understand its not S-off.
Is it possible to root my phone and still take OTA's? (via HTC unlock or other methods)
Lastly what is the downside to HTC dev unlock? i understand it marks the phone in some way as unlocked and voids the warranty?
thanks
I know for a fact you could have root and not have to do the HTC unlock.
So what exactly does HTC unlock do then, is there a way to root and still get ota updates?
Sent from my EVO using XDA
Unlocking will allow you to: replace recovery, which opens up to much more you can do.
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Eat it iPhone said:
So what exactly does HTC unlock do then, is there a way to root and still get ota updates?
Sent from my EVO using XDA
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Unlock allows you to flash custom roms, like the Viper Rom.
Direct form HTC's bootloader unlock FAQ guide
Your device is shipped with Security on (S-ON) to protect your system software configuration (such as the bootloader, radio, boot, recovery, system and others). After you have unlocked the bootloader, however, you will have lifted the restrictions on boot, recovery and system. This means you can customize boot, recovery and system images on your phone as you desire. You can easily see that you have successfully unlocked the bootloader by looking at the top of the screen when entering the bootloader screen. Security is left on to protect things like the radio, and SIM lock.
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Eat it iPhone said:
So what exactly does HTC unlock do then, is there a way to root and still get ota updates?
Sent from my EVO using XDA
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I'm surprised no one has answered your questions. If you're just rooted with a stock ROM you should still get ota's
shook187 said:
I'm surprised no one has answered your questions. If you're just rooted with a stock ROM you should still get ota's
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Thanks ! I'm totally new to the scene (smart phones in general, must less the root scene). While I'm fairly computer literate, I feel like a toddler going "Ooo what's this? " "Why?" "Why?" "what's that? "
Not trying to be a jerk, but any thread with a [Q] should go in Q&A.
I'm more shocked there isn't a s-off wip thread yet however many people haven't git their phone either..
FattySparks said:
Not trying to be a jerk, but any thread with a [Q] should go in Q&A.
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That would eliminate 90 percent of the thread on here.
I agree, meant to put in q&a. If a mod could move it.
So what's s-off give me that HTC dev doesn't?
Can ne 1 confirm plain root and ota working?
Thanks all
Eat it iPhone said:
I agree, meant to put in q&a. If a mod could move it.
So what's s-off give me that HTC dev doesn't?
Can ne 1 confirm plain root and ota working?
Thanks all
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s-off allows you to flash radio's and kernels. Unlocking only allows you to flash Roms, and other things that don't effect the kernel or radio images.
IE, none of the aosp roms would be able to be flashed without s-off, because they use different kernels than the stock one.
Root works, and I have installed viperRom and it works well with a few mods that the stock rom doesnt have.
oh crap!! I didn't even think about not being able to flash AOSP without S-off. My only intention buying this phone was to be able to run AOSP ASAP.
But wait, are you sure about not flashing kernels? I thought people with the Evo 3d and S-on were able to flash kernels via flash_image GUI?
sent from my Evo LTE, usually.
So i rooted using the script...painless.
Just what i wanted, root but stock everything. Also picked up a app i saw in the apps section called voodoo something or other, that lets u temp unroot for updates/backup root. Sounds cool, hope it works. SU, wireless tether, and titanium all seem to work fine.
Maybe its just me, but i did notice the phone has some stutters now during startup and shortly after...prob just me
FattySparks said:
s-off allows you to flash radio's and kernels. Unlocking only allows you to flash Roms, and other things that don't effect the kernel or radio images.
IE, none of the aosp roms would be able to be flashed without s-off, because they use different kernels than the stock one.
Root works, and I have installed viperRom and it works well with a few mods that the stock rom doesnt have.
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Like your example of aosp not being able to be flashed with out S-OFF
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If some one gets a new EVO LTE with the new OTA. Can it be rooted with the HTC TOOL?
cswtexas9 said:
If some one gets a new EVO LTE with the new OTA. Can it be rooted with the HTC TOOL?
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Yes.
cswtexas9 said:
If some one gets a new EVO LTE with the new OTA. Can it be rooted with the HTC TOOL?
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Yes, you can use HTCDev to unlock it, and then flash a custom recovery and root the ROM (or flash a custom one).
What phone do I choose?
Captain_Throwback said:
Yes, you can use HTCDev to unlock it, and then flash a custom recovery and root the ROM (or flash a custom one).
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I do not see the EVO LTE listed
cswtexas9 said:
I do not see the EVO LTE listed
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"All Other Supported Models" at the bottom of the list.
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"All Other Supported Models" at the bottom of the list.
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i'm nowhere close to doing it because i'm still enamored with the stock phone, but i'm beginning my investigations now...
from what i gather there's no real need to get s-off if all you're going to do is load a recovery and flash roms/kernels and rooting (just tell me if that's not correct)
but the question i have is, if you use the HTCDev tool, does that automatically flag you as a warranty violator? i want to be able to tinker someday, but i don't want to hang myself by it, and i like the thought of knowing i can just run an RUU and get back to stock.
If you have insurance on it, you will be fine. You will get a new one b4 yours even makes it to htc
dangle79 said:
i'm nowhere close to doing it because i'm still enamored with the stock phone, but i'm beginning my investigations now...
from what i gather there's no real need to get s-off if all you're going to do is load a recovery and flash roms/kernels and rooting (just tell me if that's not correct)
but the question i have is, if you use the HTCDev tool, does that automatically flag you as a warranty violator? i want to be able to tinker someday, but i don't want to hang myself by it, and i like the thought of knowing i can just run an RUU and get back to stock.
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If you've taken the latest OTA, only flashing ROMs is possible while begin unlocked (currently).
Besides the fact that HTC could only prove that you requested an unlock code - they can't really prove you used it unless you leave it that way if you need to return it.
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Current Device: HTC EVO 4G | ROM: Evervolv JellyBean Preview 4 | Kernel: 2.6.38.8-evervolv-acies-ics
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If you've taken the latest OTA, only flashing ROMs is possible while begin unlocked (currently).
Besides the fact that HTC could only prove that you requested an unlock code - they can't really prove you used it unless you leave it that way if you need to return it.
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only flashing ROMs or ROMs and custom recovery? if no recovery, how would you flash ROMs?
dangle79 said:
only flashing ROMs or ROMs and custom recovery? if no recovery, how would you flash ROMs?
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Of course, custom recovery, too. You wouldn't be able to flash ROMs otherwise . But that's it.
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Of course, custom recovery, too. You wouldn't be able to flash ROMs otherwise . But that's it.
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lol, i figured as much, but that's all i really needed for clarity
odds are good the most i'd want to do would be to flash recovery so i could get good backups and of course root. but i'd just run rooted stock. wouldn't likely bother flashing any ROMs until CM9 or CM10 come available
how do i root the htc one m8 I am familiar with rooting as i had a s4 rooted with gpe but i am confused with the htc one m8 plz help
xCellHD said:
how do i root the htc one m8 I am familiar with rooting as i had a s4 rooted with gpe but i am confused with the htc one m8 plz help
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How to root (with links) is explained on my thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2751432
Also, much of the "HTC specific" lingo is explained here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52484527
I would suggest reading up (and making sure you understand all the terms and processes) for at least a couple hours before trying anything on the phone. I do this every time I buy a new device, even having own quite a few HTC phones. In fact, I usually start reading and researching before I have the phone in hand.
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also is there a way were i can go back to stock when i need to thanks
xCellHD said:
also is there a way were i can go back to stock when i need to thanks
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If your talking about ROM, then take a full backup of your ROM before flashing custom ROM using titanium/nandroid etc.
Or if your talking about root,
Just unroot using unroot apps from play store or the respected app you get after rooting.
xCellHD said:
also is there a way were i can go back to stock when i need to thanks
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As the above reply stated, it depends on what you are talking about.
If you just want the stock ROM, recovery, etc. one option is to relock the bootloader and just run the RUU. It will return you to stock software. The only thing not "stock" will be the bootloader will say RELOCKED instead of LOCKED. You need s-off to make it say LOCKED again (after unlocking it).
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so this is what i want to do i want to unlock bootloader then root which i know how to do but i was woundering would i be able to install this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-htc-one-m8/development/rom-sd-4-0-sense7-port-sdkernel-t3062367
would i be able to install that rom soon as i am done unlocking the bootloader and rooting or would i have extra stuff sorry for the dumb questions
xCellHD said:
so this is what i want to do i want to unlock bootloader then root which i know how to do but i was woundering would i be able to install this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-htc-one-m8/development/rom-sd-4-0-sense7-port-sdkernel-t3062367
would i be able to install that rom soon as i am done unlocking the bootloader and rooting or would i have extra stuff sorry for the dumb questions
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What are your current hboot and radio numbers?
redpoint73 said:
What are your current hboot and radio numbers?
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my hboot is 3.19 and my radio is [email protected]
xCellHD said:
my hboot is 3.19 and my radio is [email protected]
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You should be good to go, then. Just unlock the bootloader, install custom recovery and flash the Skydragon ROM you linked.
would i need to be s-off and would i be able to go back stock and relock the bootloader with s-on again sorry for the manny questions i am new to this phone
xCellHD said:
would i need to be s-off and would i be able to go back stock and relock the bootloader with s-on again sorry for the manny questions i am new to this phone
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You can return to stock with a RELOCKED bootloader with s-on.
You do need s-off if you want to make the bootloader say LOCKED as it was from the factory. But the only reason to ever do this is for warranty purposes. And if you bought the phone from AT&T, you should note that your warranty is through AT&T, not HTC. And AT&T doesn't give a crap if the bootloader is unlocked, or whatever (folks have even successfully sent in phones for warranty with custom ROMs on them).
If you are seeing warranty service through HTC (you didn't purchase from AT&T) that is another story. But that is the only reason I'd bother going back to LOCKED.
In normal usage, I recommend leaving the bootloader UNLOCKED as it give you more flexibility to flash ROMs whenever you want, etc. The only reason IMO to relock the bootloader in normal usage is to run the RUU.
S-off is nice have if you want to flash radios, modified hboots, and some other things (you also don't need to relock to RUU with s-off). It certainly doesn't hurt, and some folks like to make the phone as customizable as possible right away. In fact, I did s-off to the phone the second day I had it (although s-off was free back then). But for you, its not strictly "needed" at this time unless you want to do the things mentioned.
so heres the thing again sorry for the manny questions i am just making sure if i do this everything will work so heres the thing the rom i linked if i were to flash it will my at&t sevice work since it would be a different baseband
can you link me the latest twrp recovery for the at&t htc m8 so i can flash once i unlock the boatloader
xCellHD said:
can you link me the latest twrp recovery for the at&t htc m8 so i can flash once i unlock the boatloader
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https://twrp.me/devices/htconem8gsm.html
the latest twrp 2.8.6.0 should work with my at&t m8 ?
xCellHD said:
so heres the thing again sorry for the manny questions i am just making sure if i do this everything will work so heres the thing the rom i linked if i were to flash it will my at&t sevice work since it would be a different baseband
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The baseband isn't determined by the ROM, its determined by flashing a different baseband/radio (which requires s-off).
There are some folks that have had issues on AT&T's LTE network using some custom ROMs. Namely, not receiving or sending voice calls while on LTE. But this seems somewhat random, and not the ROMs fault per se; but probably changes that AT&T is making to their network. The most you can do is flash the Skydragon ROM, and if you have problems, try another ROM or revert to stock.
Make a backup of your stock ROM with TWRP before you flash anything, to be sure you have something to revert to if you have problems. This is good general advice before you flash any custom ROMs, root mods, etc.
I'm using the ROM your linked (Skydragon Sense 7) on AT&T, and it works fine for me.