Hey Guys,
I have been waiting for this day, and now that its here, I'm stuck. I did everything the HTCDev instructions said, got my Unlock.bin but when I go to flash it, it hangs at:
C:\>fastboot flash unlocktoken C:\Unlock_code.bin
sending 'unlocktoken' (0 KB)...
I have searched everywhere for a solution and have tried everything, I now have a phone thats empty and has the latest RUU. I have tried every port on my laptop and my desktop, nothing works. Can anyone help me with this? Should I contact VZW and try and get a replacement? I'm pulling my hair out trying to get this to work.
Thanks
Wouldn't the command be?
Code:
fastboot flash unlock_code.bin
You need to type the filename exactly as it appears or it will not work.
nope, I followed the directions on the HTC site, and they are the same as all the posted guides. It has to be my token, is it possible I have a bad token or phone? Should I contact HTC to see if they will replace it?
You have to put the unlock_code.bin in the same folder as the ADB and fastboot executables.
Then you can leave out the path in the command. You don't need to use the full path, just
Code:
fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
EDIT: Clearly you didn't follow the instructions by the way, otherwise you would have created an Android folder on your C:\ drive and would have known to put all the files in that directory. No worries, just do as I said and you should be good
It is in the same folder as it, I have tried it in the platfor-tools folder, in its own folder at C:\android and i have tried it on the root of c:\. I just tried it on a 3rd computer i have and same deal. It has to be my token.
icy1899 said:
It is in the same folder as it, I have tried it in the platfor-tools folder, in its own folder at C:\android and i have tried it on the root of c:\. I just tried it on a 3rd computer i have and same deal. It has to be my token.
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Interesting. USB Debug enabled? Charge only mode?
icy1899 said:
It is in the same folder as it, I have tried it in the platfor-tools folder, in its own folder at C:\android and i have tried it on the root of c:\. I just tried it on a 3rd computer i have and same deal. It has to be my token.
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I don't know but to be honest I just cannot see how it could be the token.
BTW...the .bin file needs to be in the same folder/location as the fastboot.exe file which would be under the "Tools" folder not the "Platform-tools".
I was in fastboot mode in the "recovery" screen. I will boot up and try running it then.
EDIT: Still no dice. This is killing me.....
I hate to tell you, but it's on your end. Other people would be posting with the same issue if it were HTC Dev's issue.
Anyway, all I can say is follow the instructions EXACTLY and start from step one.
icy1899 said:
Hey Guys,
I have been waiting for this day, and now that its here, I'm stuck. I did everything the HTCDev instructions said, got my Unlock.bin but when I go to flash it, it hangs at:
C:\>fastboot flash unlocktoken C:\Unlock_code.bin
sending 'unlocktoken' (0 KB)...
I have searched everywhere for a solution and have tried everything, I now have a phone thats empty and has the latest RUU. I have tried every port on my laptop and my desktop, nothing works. Can anyone help me with this? Should I contact VZW and try and get a replacement? I'm pulling my hair out trying to get this to work.
Thanks
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This is how/why bootloaders get locked...
Your best bet is to post step by step what you've done so we can figure out what you're not doing right.
Sent from my newly unlocked Rezound.. Thank you HTC.
I have followed every step of every walkthru on this forum and others, as well as the HTCDev instructions. I have done it on all 3 computers (all Win7 Pro legit) trying every usb port with every method. I have also tried different USB cables. I have had my girlfriend watching my every keystroke to accuracy (she also has a rezound, but is waiting on a replacement device ,screen cracked). I have tried putting the files in:
C:\
C:\Android
C:\Program Files\Android\androidsdk\platform-tools\
D:\
S:\ a network drive (didnt expect this to work)
F:\ a flash drive
I just got off the phone with HTC support and they think it is strange as well, they escalated my issue so I should get a call from someone who actually knows what fastboot is.
I am going to try a LiveUSB copy of Ubuntu 11.10. I will let you know of any progress.
Why would vzw replace a phone you screwed up trying to root it.
Sent from my Galaxy Tab 10.1
jbh00jh said:
Why would vzw replace a phone you screwed up trying to root it.
Sent from my Galaxy Tab 10.1
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I didn't screw it up trying to root. The phone works fine, the issue is that the HTC provided system will not work for my phone. Vzw should replace it only if HTC escalation team cant get to the bottom of it. They should replace it because there is a manufacturing error on the device.
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The instruction page at htc/dev unlock says if you use the unlock you void your warranty if your software is altered from stock.
From what i understand, its not unlocked yet, thats y they can still help
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The instruction page at htc/dev unlock says if you use the unlock you void your warranty if your software is altered from stock.
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dragonrazorz said:
From what i understand, its not unlocked yet, thats y they can still help
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Exactly.
jbh00jh said:
The instruction page at htc/dev unlock says if you use the unlock you void your warranty if your software is altered from stock.
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The HTCDev website says "I acknowledge that use of the unlock bootloader may void all or parts of my warranty device and my device may not function as intended by HTC."
You can see this here http://www.htcdev.com/process/legal
Also I just tried the entire process again using a Linux machine and a different HTCDev account sending to a non gmail address, same thing. It has to be a device issue.
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Well I hope someone can fix his phone, I'm sure he needs it.
Sent from my Galaxy Tab 10.1
Are you sure that you're correctly in fastboot when trying to run the unlock bin? You need to pull the battery, power on with Vol Down + Power, it should bring you to the hboot. There will be a menu with options (fastboot, recovery, reboot, a couple others) that you can scroll through. Highlight fastboot (I believe it's the top one and highlighted by default) and press power. This should change the menu options shown at the bottom. If I remember correctly, the picture during the HTC dev walkthrough is a picture taken while in fastboot. You need to run the unlock fastboot command while on that menu screen.
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I've been trying to unlock my 1.50.0000 bootloader (software # 2.08.651.3) for the past hour using HTCDev. i followed all the steps to a T and it keeps failing after step 10 (where i enter my token) i click submit and it sends me to a error page but it has no error code just
Error Code: .
Error Reason: .
PhyscoAssassinx said:
I've been trying to unlock my 1.50.0000 bootloader (software # 2.08.651.3) for the past hour using HTCDev. i followed all the steps to a T and it keeps failing after step 10 (where i enter my token) i click submit and it sends me to a error page but it has no error code just
Error Code: .
Error Reason: .
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Run the RUU and try again.
Twolazyg said:
Run the RUU and try again.
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did that and still not getting anywhere. i have java, htc sync, SDK installed. adb adbwinapi and fast boot in a folder i open cmd then cd "folder" > "get token" > mark & copy token paste submit.....ERROR
PhyscoAssassinx said:
did that and still not getting anywhere. i have java, htc sync, SDK installed. adb adbwinapi and fast boot in a folder i open cmd then cd "folder" > "get token" > mark & copy token paste submit.....ERROR
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Same exact thing for me. Maybe the site is having some issues?
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I'm not sure if the HTC method works this way but I've had to uninstall HTC Sync on several occasions to root phones due to a conflict issue. I would install it first for the drivers then remove and root.
PhyscoAssassinx said:
did that and still not getting anywhere. i have java, htc sync, SDK installed. adb adbwinapi and fast boot in a folder i open cmd then cd "folder" > "get token" > mark & copy token paste submit.....ERROR
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Same here. I'm with Emerl on this one, the site's probably broken.
Guess we try again tomo?
Should our Identifier Token be fogged out or in black like most text boxes?
rpwarehime said:
Should our Identifier Token be fogged out or in black like most text boxes?
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Good question. i just got this Evo Via Replacement had a 4G. i just uninstalled the HTC Sync and tried and nothing gonna give a try tomorrow when i get home from work maybe the site is down..=[
I'm having the exact same problem. Followed the instructions to a tee, got the identifier token, copied without white space, and inserted at HtcDev.com. Same error, or rather, the lack thereof.
Hope this gets sorted out - had to replace my old Evo3D which had an earlier HBOOT for this one that I got through Asurion with HBOOT 1.5. I wish that Revolutionary worked on 1.5...
Same issue here, gotta be the site, was really pumped to get this thing unlocked tonight
This is failing for me as well on HTC's site, I was really hoping to get my phone rooted today ugh....
Boo. Same thing here. Just got my replacement and looking to get everything back in place. No luck tonight I guess
failing for me too! bummer I finally got around to pulling the trigger on HTC's unlock method as it seems the 1.5 revolutionary update isn't coming anytime soon
Okay guys we have a go! Website is back up!
PhyscoAssassinx said:
Okay guys we have a go! Website is back up!
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Yes the site is back up I finished rooting not too long ago
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PhyscoAssassinx said:
Okay guys we have a go! Website is back up!
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Thanks going in now!
I got my code but when I enter the command my phone just sits there.
did you check your email?
PhyscoAssassinx said:
I've been trying to unlock my 1.50.0000 bootloader (software # 2.08.651.3) for the past hour using HTCDev.
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I have a similar situation, but I cannot get the code, it just says "waiting for device". I have the HTC drivers installed on Win7 (re-installed them again to make sure). Fastboot on, Fastboot USB on screen..just never get the token.
I do everything, every step, copy the token in the field and when i click submit, the page starts to load and then the "We're sorry! Site is currently under maintenance.
Please, come back later." appears... Only me?
Phone: Evo 3D
Android Version: 2.3.4
Software number: 2..08.651.3
Hboot: 1.50
S-On
Done:
1) HTC boot unlock (http://htcdev.com/bootloader)
2) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1239821
-was able to push flies over to phone, but command line "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" resulted in errors
3) tried to downgrade Hboot using RUU and got an error telling me that my current version was most up to date
Common Threads:
1) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1388740
-I downloaded Superuser, titanium back up, and a random program that claimed to verify rooting -- all said I was NOT rooted
2) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1307982
-My true goal is to install wifi teathering and titanium backup, I don't care much for custom roms
Forum Confusion:
Unlocking the boot loader does not seem to be the same as rooting, but when I've search through the forums people offer one as a solution to the other.
I'd really appreciate any feedback
thanks guys,
-Nave
navenine said:
Phone: Evo 3D
Android Version: 2.3.4
Software number: 2..08.651.3
Hboot: 1.50
S-On
Done:
1) HTC boot unlock (http://htcdev.com/bootloader)
2) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1239821
-was able to push flies over to phone, but command line "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" resulted in errors
3) tried to downgrade Hboot using RUU and got an error telling me that my current version was most up to date
Common Threads:
1) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1388740
-I downloaded Superuser, titanium back up, and a random program that claimed to verify rooting -- all said I was NOT rooted
2) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1307982
-My true goal is to install wifi teathering and titanium backup, I don't care much for custom roms
Forum Confusion:
Unlocking the boot loader does not seem to be the same as rooting, but when I've search through the forums people offer one as a solution to the other.
I'd really appreciate any feedback
thanks guys,
-Nave
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Try this, starting over. You shouldnt run into any hiccups.
tailsthecat3 said:
Try this, starting over. You shouldnt run into any hiccups.
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I received Error [155] Unknown Error
Display From Phone:
***Unlocked***
Shooter XC ship S-ON RL
HBoot-1.50.0000
eMMC-boot
Aug 7 2011, 10:21:40
RUU
Security fail!
Update Fail!
when it rebooted after recovery I still had all of my user data
navenine said:
I received Error [155] Unknown Error
Display From Phone:
***Unlocked***
Shooter XC ship S-ON RL
HBoot-1.50.0000
eMMC-boot
Aug 7 2011, 10:21:40
RUU
Security fail!
Update Fail!
when it rebooted after recovery I still had all of my user data
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Ive been through this. Relock(lock) it, run the RUU, then proceed with the instructions I linked.
I was never able to run the RUU while the device was 'unlocked'.
tailsthecat3 said:
Ive been through this. Relock(lock) it, run the RUU, then proceed with the instructions I linked.
I was never able to run the RUU while the device was 'unlocked'.
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I've been trying to lock it back through the CMD, I wrote a little batch file (and I've manually typed it):
cd c:\android
fastboot oem lock
but after it runs a line shows up as follows:
< waiting for device >
I have USB debugging mode on, and I've tried it with the sd card both mounted and unmounted, I have all the drivers, and adb commands are effective...
do you know what I'm missing?
Thanks again for the help,
-Evan
hey im trying to use the ruu to get back to stock , just re locked the phone , and im STILL getting errors with ruu, its saying Update Failed : Hboot version is older , im on hboot 1.5000 .........Im losing my mind trying to get this thing back to stock and out of htc screen logo bootlooping.........any ideas?
navenine said:
I've been trying to lock it back through the CMD, I wrote a little batch file (and I've manually typed it):
cd c:\android
fastboot oem lock
but after it runs a line shows up as follows:
< waiting for device >
I have USB debugging mode on, and I've tried it with the sd card both mounted and unmounted, I have all the drivers, and adb commands are effective...
do you know what I'm missing?
Thanks again for the help,
-Evan
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That tells me that youre not in fastboot on your device. I can dupe the same message with my phone disconnected from the pc, then I plug it in in fastboot, and all is good.
Please reinstall the drivers needed but it sounds like youre good. On occasion, I wont be able to flash some things or a file cant load. A reboot of the pc fixes those rare cases for me. Also, refreshing the folders where the files are located.
I also had issues using fastboot, flashing things to the evo because I had my nexus connected for a tether.
If I could do it for you, I would. Hopefully I can help.
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That tells me that youre not in fastboot on your device. I can dupe the same message with my phone disconnected from the pc, then I plug it in in fastboot, and all is good.
Please reinstall the drivers needed but it sounds like youre good. On occasion, I wont be able to flash some things or a file cant load. A reboot of the pc fixes those rare cases for me. Also, refreshing the folders where the files are located.
I also had issues using fastboot, flashing things to the evo because I had my nexus connected for a tether.
If I could do it for you, I would. Hopefully I can help.
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this just got even worse, I uninstalled the drivers, and now I can't reinstall them. I can't find them. My computer wont recognize my phone at all. I've tried to goto the device manager and find them online automatically, and I've tried the google USB drivers from the extra folder from the SDK Manager...
if you can point me toward the USB drivers that'd be great, but regardless, what your saying is I need to connect my phone while its in the bootloader? not once its booted? or are you saying I need to boot my phone through the bootloader selecting "fastboot" first?
thanks again
-Nave
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17083782&postcount=1
Theyre all in there. Youll need those files to root but you should already have the htc sync drivers installed, plus the android usb drivers. You can remove htc sync after installation but keep the drivers.
Boot into hboot and connect it, it may recognize the hardware. Then select fastboot. Fastboot is 'hot swappable' we'll call it, so you can be in fastboot and disconnect and reconnect your usb cable and youll see when its connected-- itll read 'fastboot usb'.
try here
http://developer.android.com/sdk/win-usb.html
tailsthecat3 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17083782&postcount=1
Theyre all in there. Youll need those files to root but you should already have the htc sync drivers installed, plus the android usb drivers. You can remove htc sync after installation but keep the drivers.
Boot into hboot and connect it, it may recognize the hardware. Then select fastboot. Fastboot is 'hot swappable' we'll call it, so you can be in fastboot and disconnect and reconnect your usb cable and youll see when its connected-- itll read 'fastboot usb'.
try here
http://developer.android.com/sdk/win-usb.html
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Great, I have all the drivers, my phone is relocked, and I'm running the RUU prog now, I'll post in a few minutes to say what happens
thanks for all the help so far, I really do appreciate it!
-Nave
navenine said:
Great, I have all the drivers, my phone is relocked, and I'm running the RUU prog now, I'll post in a few minutes to say what happens
thanks for all the help so far, I really do appreciate it!
-Nave
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Good. Ive done the process on two different 3D's, a few times. If you follow the instructions, its almost as easy to root as my nexus s was.
tailsthecat3 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17083782&postcount=1
Theyre all in there. Youll need those files to root but you should already have the htc sync drivers installed, plus the android usb drivers. You can remove htc sync after installation but keep the drivers.
Boot into hboot and connect it, it may recognize the hardware. Then select fastboot. Fastboot is 'hot swappable' we'll call it, so you can be in fastboot and disconnect and reconnect your usb cable and youll see when its connected-- itll read 'fastboot usb'.
try here
http://developer.android.com/sdk/win-usb.html
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I pushed everything over, got it into the fastboot USB and then typed the "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" command line
my script was:
sending 'recovery' <5068 KB>...
Okay [ 1.207s]
writing 'recovery'...
<bootloader> signature checking...
FAILED <remote:signature verify fail>
finished. total time: 1.855s
any ideas?
tailsthecat3 said:
Good. Ive done the process on two different 3D's, a few times. If you follow the instructions, its almost as easy to root as my nexus s was.
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Great! thank you soooo much I finally have everything working the way I want it!
haha it seems so much easier now that I know what I was supposed to do
navenine said:
Great! thank you soooo much I finally have everything working the way I want it!
haha it seems so much easier now that I know what I was supposed to do
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Where were you going wrong? And what'd you do to correct it? So everyone knows, in case they encounter the same issues.
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Good Idea:
Problem 1)
The RUU wouldn't run
I had this problem because I had already unlocked the the bootloader
I had to re-lock it in order to fix it
Problem 2)
Then The Recovery.img would push through because I forgot to re-unlock the phone
what I did that made it easier:
I wrote a little batch file to run the scripts - a batch file is a command prompt command list set. you open a notepad, type in the the command lists and save it with a .bat file extension...
so I would install all the files and then make a batch file with the following:
cd C:\android
adb push recovery.img /sdcard/
adb push su-2.3.6.3.zip /sdcard/
adb reboot bootloader
pause
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
change the C:\andriod to whatever your directory set was
and when the batch program runs
anyway good luck to anyone who ends up here, and thanks again tailsthecat3 for the great help
navenine said:
Good Idea:
Problem 1)
The RUU wouldn't run
I had this problem because I had already unlocked the the bootloader
I had to re-lock it in order to fix it
Problem 2)
Then The Recovery.img would push through because I forgot to re-unlock the phone
what I did that made it easier:
I wrote a little batch file to run the scripts - a batch file is a command prompt command list set. you open a notepad, type in the the command lists and save it with a .bat file extension...
so I would install all the files and then make a batch file with the following:
cd C:\android
adb push recovery.img /sdcard/
adb push su-2.3.6.3.zip /sdcard/
adb reboot bootloader
pause
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
change the C:\andriod to whatever your directory set was
and when the batch program runs
anyway good luck to anyone who ends up here, and thanks again tailsthecat3 for the great help
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I appreciate that, thank you.
I should start off by saying that XDA does not have a subforum for the EVO Design, and because i'm new here, I didn't know where else to go. If there's a more appropriate place to post about the Evo Design, please point me to it.
Now on the my problem at hand. I get stuck around Step 11 in the guide on how to unlock your bootloader on the HTCdev site. Whenever I type in the command in the prompt, fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin, It just sits there looking like this:
c:\Android>fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
sending 'unlocktoken' (0 KB)...
I had followed all previous steps right prefectly, but for whatever reason it just decides to stop working at that point.
I have searched around a bit, but not to many other people had that problem, so I couldn't get any good answers. Thanks in advance if you can figure it out.
I'm using windows Vista if that helps.
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I should start off by saying that XDA does not have a subforum for the EVO Design, and because i'm new here, I didn't know where else to go. If there's a more appropriate place to post about the Evo Design, please point me to it.
Now on the my problem at hand. I get stuck around Step 11 in the guide on how to unlock your bootloader on the HTCdev site. Whenever I type in the command in the prompt, fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin, It just sits there looking like this:
c:\Android>fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
sending 'unlocktoken' (0 KB)...
I had followed all previous steps right prefectly, but for whatever reason it just decides to stop working at that point.
I have searched around a bit, but not to many other people had that problem, so I couldn't get any good answers. Thanks in advance if you can figure it out.
I'm using windows Vista if that helps.
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Did you reboot the phone into the bootloader? Power off the phone. You may have to pop out the battery and put it back in. Hold down the volume - button and press power. In the menu, navigate to the entry that says FASTBOOT. Plug in your USB cable, and the heading should now say FASTBOOT USB. Now try sending the unlocktoken to the phone.
~co~
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Did you reboot the phone into the bootloader? Power off the phone. You may have to pop out the battery and put it back in. Hold down the volume - button and press power. In the menu, navigate to the entry that says FASTBOOT. Plug in your USB cable, and the heading should now say FASTBOOT USB. Now try sending the unlocktoken to the phone.
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Yeah, fastboot, that's exactly what i chose.
64_hit_combo said:
Yeah, fastboot, that's exactly what i chose.
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redo the whole procedure and when you get the token youll see the numbers and letters are different... try flashing the new one to the partition PM me soon if you have any questions or problems....
I've tried redoing it, and tried it on a different computer, but it's still not working.
At the beginning did you typ fastboot get identifiertoken
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jslim38 said:
At the beginning did you typ fastboot get identifiertoken
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Yes, i did. And pasted the token into space provided to get the unlock token.
64_hit_combo said:
I should start off by saying that XDA does not have a subforum for the EVO Design, and because i'm new here, I didn't know where else to go. If there's a more appropriate place to post about the Evo Design, please point me to it.
Now on the my problem at hand. I get stuck around Step 11 in the guide on how to unlock your bootloader on the HTCdev site. Whenever I type in the command in the prompt, fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin, It just sits there looking like this:
c:\Android>fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
sending 'unlocktoken' (0 KB)...
I had followed all previous steps right prefectly, but for whatever reason it just decides to stop working at that point.
I have searched around a bit, but not to many other people had that problem, so I couldn't get any good answers. Thanks in advance if you can figure it out.
I'm using windows Vista if that helps.
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Don't know if you have solved your problem or not but I was having the same issue and my problem was I wasn't using the usb cable that came with my phone. Hope this helps someone.
Is it recognized in fastboot.
Can you type fastboot reboot-bootloader and does it work?
If not, my guess is your phone drivers aren't installed for adb to communicate.
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hi, i have the same probleme
Do you have HTC sync installed on your computer? If so uninstall it. Sync will interfere with fastboot writing. I'm not sure if this helps but also check mark the USB debugging box in your settings before you boot your phone into fastboot.
nano3000 said:
hi, i have the same probleme
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This is a known problem with the HTC unlock process and is resolved by flashing a current RUU.exe for your phone, then flashing the unlock token again.
ramjet73
Hello.
I just got a Desire S my friend gave me to unlock and root, and I'm having the same problem. I did everything step-by-step in the HTCdev guide, and it's also stuck at "sending 'unlocktoken' (0 KB)...". Fastboot does recognize my device and ADB pushing/pulling works.
S-ON HBoot-2.02.0002
Stock Desire S EU ICS RUU.
USB debugging is enabled, but I don't think those settings would affect fastboot/bootloader.
Same problem here. Been trying to unlock my friend's EVO Design 4G from Sprint and I get stuck at the exact same spot. Maybe it has something to do with the HBoot that got installed with the latest update. Mine is showing HBoot 1.30.0000. This is just a guess though.
problem solved
you must add one more file to the android folder then type in the command again. The file is: AdbWinUsbApi.dll. Htc dev does not say to add this but you must.
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you must add one more file to the android folder then type in the command again. The file is: AdbWinUsbApi.dll. Htc dev does not say to add this but you must.
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I looked that up and found that is only required if you are using the generic Microsoft WinUSB driver with ADB. The HTC USB drivers installed separately or as part of the HTC Sync application use a driver called androidusb.sys. As long as the HTC drivers are installed and operational that file shouldn't be necessary for the htcdev unlock, which is probably why they didn't include it in the requirements for step 5 of the unlock procedure.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
/** \brief Function prototype for InstantiateWinUsbInterface routine exported
from AdbWinUsbApi.dll
In order to provide backward compatibility with the systems that still run
legacy (custom) USB drivers, and have not installed WINUSB.DLL we need to
split functionality of our ADB API on Windows between two DLLs: AdbWinApi,
and AdbWinUsbApi. AdbWinApi is fully capable of working on top of the legacy
driver, but has no traces to WinUsb. AdbWinUsbApi is capable of working on
top of WinUsb API. We are forced to do this split, because we can have
dependency on WINUSB.DLL in the DLL that implements legacy API. The problem
is that customers may have a legacy driver that they don't want to upgrade
to WinUsb, so they may not have WINUSB.DLL installed on their machines, but
they still must be able to use ADB. So, the idea behind the split is as
such. When AdbWinApi.dll is loaded into a process, it will check WINUSB.DLL
installation (by checking existance of C:\Windows\System32\winusb.dll). If
WINUSB.DLL is installed, AdbWinApi will also load AdbWinUsbApi.dll (by
calling LoadLibrary), and will extract address of InstantiateWinUsbInterface
routine exported from AdbWinUsbApi.dll. Then this routine will be used to
instantiate AdbInterfaceObject instance on condition that it is confirmed
that USB driver underneath us is in deed WinUsb.
*/
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I tried adding that extra file and it didn't work. I'm still stuck at the same screen as the original post. Ramjet73 you mentioned flashing a current RUU.exe, but is that possible with a locked bootloader? Did you have this exact problem previously? If so, where can I get a current RUU for the Sprint Design 4g?
Qoolcat said:
I tried adding that extra file and it didn't work. I'm still stuck at the same screen as the original post. Ramjet73 you mentioned flashing a current RUU.exe, but is that possible with a locked bootloader? Did you have this exact problem previously? If so, where can I get a current RUU for the Sprint Design 4g?
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Flashing an RUU.exe from Windows requires a locked bootloader.
The Evo Design 4G (kingdom) RUU's are here.
I couldn't seem to find an ICS RUU for the Sprint version if it is different than the Boost version. Maybe someone else can help with that. If you can't find a Sprint ICS RUU you could flash the GB version, HTC unlock, then do the OTA upgrade to ICS.
I haven't experienced this problem myself when I unlocked two phones with the Sprint GB 2.17.651.5 build installed, but I had just flashed the RUU.exe before doing that. Several people have reported problems with the unlock if they updated via the OTA instead of the RUU.
ramjet73
64_hit_combo said:
I should start off by saying that XDA does not have a subforum for the EVO Design, and because i'm new here, I didn't know where else to go. If there's a more appropriate place to post about the Evo Design, please point me to it.
Now on the my problem at hand. I get stuck around Step 11 in the guide on how to unlock your bootloader on the HTCdev site. Whenever I type in the command in the prompt, fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin, It just sits there looking like this:
c:\Android>fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
sending 'unlocktoken' (0 KB)...
I had followed all previous steps right prefectly, but for whatever reason it just decides to stop working at that point.
I have searched around a bit, but not to many other people had that problem, so I couldn't get any good answers. Thanks in advance if you can figure it out.
I'm using windows Vista if that helps.
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I ran into this problem when unlocking my EVO 4G LTE. It was caused by using an old version of the fastboot.exe
If you download the new one from the HTC website in step 5 or the unlock process, it will give you a different identifier token and the process should work smoothly from there.
I hope that helps.
Want to unlock your bootloader to install a custom recovery and root your One but have no idea how because you have a Mac?
Never fear, Gunnyman is here.
The procedure is actually pretty painless and only takes a few minutes
Some prerequisites:
ADB and Fastboot binaries for OS X, I've attached them to this post.
Your recovery of choice, I'm using Clockwork Mod Recovery, because TWRP seems to have problems with some Aroma installer based ROMS. Get CWM for the One from here
SuperUser.zip
a Unix friendly text editor. I really like Text Wrangler and it's free.
Android File Transfer for Mac macs don't work with MTP mode without this.
In developer Options on the phone, turn on USB Debugging
EDIT:
Thanks to user Shivasmith I now know you can skip textwrangler and
If you hold down the "Alt" (i.e. Option) key on the Mac keyboard in terminal you can do a "column select."
So when you generate the codes for the HTCdev unlock website, you can just do a straight copy-paste without going into TextWrangler. It made it that much quicker
So thanks for the tip!
I've been using macs for 10 years and never knew that.
1. Unzip the adb and fastboot binaries and put them where you can find them. I have a directory on my Mac called /Android and that's where my phone stuff lives, but you can put it anywhere.
2. Put the cwm recovery (or twrp if you prefer) in the same folder as adb and fastboot.
3. Got to htcdev.com and create an account there if you don't already have one.
4. Log in to htcdev.com and choose unlock bootloader.
5. pick the last option for Unlisted device.
6. Open a terminal window and navigate to where you installed fastboot,adb, and your recovery eg: cd /Users/Gunnyman/Android
7. In Terminal execute the following commands ./adb reboot bootloader once in bootloader mode In terminal execute the following command: ./fastboot oem get_identifier_token
8. Open Text Wrangler
9. Copy the output from the terminal window into Text Wrangler make sure you include every line AFTER "please cut the following message"
10. Use Text Wrangler to DELETE (bootloader) from every line and make sure the columns line up exactly.
11. Copy and Paste this output into the box you are provided on HTC Dev. This part is quite annoying, getting the lines to line up.
12. Submit your token. When successful you will be sent a key via email.
13. Put the Unlock.bin file you got via email in the same directory as adb and fastboot on your mac.
14. execute the following command in terminal with the phone in fastboot mode ./fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
15. Say yes to the prompts on the phone. Bootloader will unlock and the phone will be factory reset (there is NO way to avoid this)
16. OK Now the bootloader is unlocked. Time to install a recovery. In Terminal ./adb reboot bootloader
17. In terminal ./fastboot flash recovery name_of_the_recovery.img
18. After recovery has flashed POWER DOWN PHONE COMPLETELY Then restart it
19. connect phone to the Mac Android File Transfer should fire up
20. Put the Superuser.zip file on your phone
21. in Terminal ./adb reboot recovery
22. Flash the SuperUser.zip in recovery.
23. Pat yourself on the back your phone is now rooted.
great tutorial...thanks. quick question since i have the dev edition (unlock bootlader) can i just follow all these steps but go straight to # 16 to root my One?
thanks again.
Absolutely
WHEN I enter the "fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin i get a "denied " message in the terminal can anyone figure this out for me
What are the cons of rooting the phone and installing a custom recovery?
I know that it voids the warranty. Is there anything else besides that?
Some people reported some functions not working.
Or is that just when you install a custom ROM?
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WHEN I enter the "fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin i get a "denied " message in the terminal can anyone figure this out for me
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I've seen it once before. It was solved by creating a new account on HTC.dev. And getting a new key.
No cons. Rooting doesn't do anything except add access to the super user account built into the device.
gunnyman said:
No cons. Rooting doesn't do anything except add access to the super user account built into the device.
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Thanks man
Sent from my HTC One using xda app-developers app
gunnyman said:
No cons. Rooting doesn't do anything except add access to the super user account built into the device.
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Gunny! Good to see you made the right moves for this phone too!
Im reading stuff about att updating that wont allow to unlock bootloader? Is this true?
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Gunny! Good to see you made the right moves for this phone too!
Im reading stuff about att updating that wont allow to unlock bootloader? Is this true?
Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk 2
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Not so far.
SU keeps aborting installation when I try to install it, any ideas?
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SU keeps aborting installation when I try to install it, any ideas?
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Youre flashing zip from recovery?
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Youre flashing zip from recovery?
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Yeah, from CWM. I tried fixing permissions with no luck.
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Yeah, from CWM. I tried fixing permissions with no luck.
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Did you turn phone on when you flashed recovery and then turn off then boot to recovery?
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I turned off phone, booted phone into BL menu then from there into CWM.
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I turned off phone, booted phone into BL menu then from there into CWM.
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Did you let the phone turn on and boot and then turn it off? Its important because when you unlocked bootloader/flashed recovery it completely reset your system meaning you need to boot it up and let it install the necessary stuff during boot animation (why it always takes so long the first time you boot up)
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I am pretty sure I did, I will reflash the recovery and see if that fixes it.
Edit: I just noticed I am unable to go back and reflash the the recovery. Is there a stock att version without root and CWM already on them so I can start from scratch?
Nice one gunnyman. Never disappoint. Its actually simpler to do on a mac because there isn't any driver installation. I just hope that AT&T allows us to do this for a while so that all of us here can get out key. Thats really all you need. You don't even need to do it, but its always a good idea to just get the key so if AT&T decides to block it again, you're safe.
If you guys are having trouble getting TWRP or CWS to work, make sure you have fastboot turned off in the power settings. It caused mine to not mount data sometimes.
This is a good right up. Finally have a way to do this on my Mac
I am in the process of turning of factory restoring my htc one and i have the bootloader unlocked and i am turning my s-off with moonshine right now because i know that it needs to be off but i dont know what ruu to use and what command to put in in order to remove the tampered icon so can anyone please help?
use revone. will do s-off and let you remove the tampered flag. the post has it all explained already you will need to be on 1.27.531.8 though. Revone Thread
Based on you posting this in the tmobile section il assume your device is on tmobile. in witch case there is only 1 RUU at the current time (official atleast) get it Here
as for downgrading to 1.27.531.8 i cant post the thread link so google for " tmobile HTC one downgrade to 1.27.531.8 " should take you to a rootzwiki page thread.
or if you are looking for 99.999% pure stock just run that RUU linked above. you will need to be relocked witch you can achieve by going into fastboot plug in your usb cable and type into a cmd prompt cd'd to your android sdk directory aka platform-tools folder.
Code:
fastboot oem lock
for example.
F:\androidsdk\sdk\platform-tools>fastboot oem lock
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Your directory will be different
then you should be set aslong as your CID is T-MOB010 the RUU should flash.
Ok I'm going to just use this thread since it's an issue I need help with also. I attached a photo of what my T-mobile HTC One says. I don't understand the fastboot thing? Can you further explain it to this n00b? Like I guess step by step lamen terms lol. I don't understand ADB or fastboot at all. All my previous devices just had one click root tool buttons to return to stock. All I want is out of the box stock condition with no tampered text. Thank You.
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Ok I'm going to just use this thread since it's an issue I need help with also. I attached a photo of what my T-mobile HTC One says. I don't understand the fastboot thing? Can you further explain it to this n00b? Like I guess step by step lamen terms lol. I don't understand ADB or fastboot at all. All my previous devices just had one click root tool buttons to return to stock. All I want is out of the box stock condition with no tampered text. Thank You.
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Fastboot and ADB are all run from the command line on your PC with you phone plugged in. First question, do you have ABD and Fastboot installed on your computer?
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Fastboot and ADB are all run from the command line on your PC with you phone plugged in. First question, do you have ABD and Fastboot installed on your computer?
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no