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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Bigandrewgold said:
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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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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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..
ufish2 said:
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.
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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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Anyone try this new root tool for HTC.? It's call HTC super tool. It's on rootzwiki.
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It's posted on this site somewhere too. I haven't used it, but I sure will if the option for S-OFF becomes more than just a placeholder.
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Have not tried it but looks interesting...
Does anyone know if this will "void your warranty" like the htc method does? Or does the bootloader still show locked when you re-lock it?
animal7296 said:
Does anyone know if this will "void your warranty" like the htc method does? Or does the bootloader still show locked when you re-lock it?
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It appears that it utilizes the HTCDev method so I would say probably.
neoslayer said:
Have not tried it but looks interesting...
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well.i used it and bricked my phone.
Just seen jcase post that the rezound is on the unlock bootloader list on htcdev.com and he don't know if its a accident or what so you need to jump on it asap Sent from my ADR6400L using XDA App
Though Unlisted, HTC Rezound Unlockable via HTCDev Tools http://bit.ly/tm4HPD (Phandroid article)
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Just did mine.
What is this? Exactly.. can someone elaborate ? Is that unlocked bootloader thing for real?
You guys need to tell everyone if they use the HTC unlock then HTC has their phone info any can deny warranty repairs to their phones.
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siiiiiiiick.
let's get some s-offy goodness!
woah, wait.....Im not new to flashing and modding, but I am very new to the HTC scene. Do we individually have to unlock the bootloader ourselves? Or is it something the devs do? If we (invidually) dont unlock today do you think that HTC will stop letting us tomorrow? I just dont want to kill my phone.
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woah, wait.....Im not new to flashing and modding, but I am very new to the HTC scene. Do we individually have to unlock the bootloader ourselves? Or is it something the devs do? If we (invidually) dont unlock today do you think that HTC will stop letting us tomorrow? I just dont want to kill my phone.
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We individually unlock it. It's super easy. The instructions gives you screen shots of what to do. I just unlocked mine. Took about 5-10 minutes. I'm sure it will be available tomorrow but I didn't waste any time.
Tough to tell whether HTC did this on purpose or not. They very well might pull it later after they realize it/Verizon *****es them out.
I would at least go get the unlock token now, even if you don't want to use it right now.
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I'll just wait for the devs to set it up where I don't have to give my phone info to vzw and htc. Might need my warranty some day.
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Doesn't void your warranty to just get the unlock token... Only after you install it. But whatever.
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I just don't see the rush, don't even have s-off or recovery yet.
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Does this mean that s-off will be easier now? Or is this still far away?
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JasonJoel said:
Doesn't void your warranty to just get the unlock token... Only after you install it. But whatever.
Jason
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How do you get the unlock token? do you have to register or what?
antawnm26 said:
How do you get the unlock token? do you have to register or what?
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http://www.htcdev.com/
Click on Unlock Bootloader. Follow directions. If you don't want to install the token, stop at the point that it emails you the token.
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alcantarvf said:
Does this mean that s-off will be easier now? Or is this still far away?
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This is what I would love to know
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jbh00jh said:
I just don't see the rush, don't even have s-off or recovery yet.
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alcantarvf said:
Does this mean that s-off will be easier now? Or is this still far away?
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This htcdev.com unlock will allow you to flash custom ROMs, kernels, and recoveries. Sadly radios, hboot/bootloader, and I believe splash screens are a no go. Also, some things must be flashed via fastboot as opposed to recovery. (ie kernels) Considering this phone has some new security tricks not seen before its an ok trade while you wait for s-off IMO. I don't know if it will bring s-off any closer but I doubt it. I can't speak to the warranty situation but I would advise reading all the terms and conditions before proceeding. However consider this.....rooting your phone technically voids your warranty....
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JBO1018 said:
This htcdev.com unlock will allow you to flash custom ROMs, kernels, and recoveries. Sadly radios, hboot/bootloader, and I believe splash screens are a no go. Also, some things must be flashed via fastboot as opposed to recovery. (ie kernels) Considering this phone has some new security tricks not seen before its an ok trade while you wait for s-off IMO. I don't know if it will bring s-off any closer but I doubt it. I can't speak to the warranty situation but I would advise reading all the terms and conditions before proceeding. However consider this.....rooting your phone technically voids your warranty....
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So can we get perm root with this at least or no? Been waiting to flash some fonts on this thing thanks.
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Well...........
jbh00jh said:
I just don't see the rush, don't even have s-off or recovery yet.
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Actually I installed Amon_ra recovery a bit ago, and did a full NAND backup.
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So can we get perm root with this at least or no? Been waiting to flash some fonts on this thing thanks.
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Yes perm root is as easy as flashing a recovery then using the recovery to flash the su and busybox binary. Then install superuser from the market and bam permanent root. (or just wait till someone makes a flashable package that will do all that for you.)
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JuopunutBear and team have done it again. S-OFF for the EVO 4G LTE!
Root is required. Unlocked is NOT required... but supported! Support for Linux and Windows.
S-OFF: http://unlimited.io/lazypanda-s-off-public-beta/
Remove HTC Dev red watermark (after you S-OFF): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1738462
If you had issues with LazyPanda, and now your device is unresponsive: 1st go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1738481 2nd go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1737428
My experience with LazyPanda: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27989772&postcount=208
Cool.
Looks promising although since I've already unlocked via HTC dev what's the advantage of s off..as I understand we can already flash radios etc..also it requires root..how is that possible if u didn't unlock with HTC dev
I'm rooted but not unlocked with HTCdev. They are 2 different things.
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firmbiz94 said:
Looks promising although since I've already unlocked via HTC dev what's the advantage of s off..as I understand we can already flash radios etc..also it requires root..how is that possible if u didn't unlock with HTC dev
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You can root without unlocking. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671577
Nice!
I did the whole one click regaw method..any benefits for.someone in that boat
sweet!! i've been holding out from using the HTCDev unlock so HTC wont void my warranty. i knew our devs would come thru and give us S-Off
unknown1205 said:
sweet!! i've been holding out from using the HTCDev unlock so HTC wont void my warranty. i knew our devs would come thru and give us S-Off
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So you're not using any type of insurance at this time?
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why not? worked like a charm, right out of the box
Has any one ran this?
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My nipples are hard
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I ran it even though I already unlocked and had no problem at all. But people keep reporting they are bricking so you might not want to jump in head first.
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i just ran it worked just perfect!!!!! how do we get that htc unlock stuff on the screen to go away??? cause i did the htc unlock thing before this..
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i just ran it worked just perfect!!!!! how do we get that htc unlock stuff on the screen to go away??? cause i did the htc unlock thing before this..
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+1
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So you're not using any type of insurance at this time?
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why would i want to pay for insurance? my phone is covered under 1 year warranty. i change phones every year anyways. i never buy warranty for anything
So does this essentially unlock the bootloader and give s-off?
So can I run this with an unrooted phone? I was reading the pre requisite and said you needed to be rooted/temp, which doesn't that mean htcdev unlocked?
I want to avoid htcdev unlock...
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So does this essentially unlock the bootloader and give s-off?
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Its basically what every has already done except your phone will say S-off instead of S-on....no additional features. U can do everything u were able to do before.
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Cool. Once someone has a write up or script to relock, unroot, unlock again with s-off and reroot so i don't get that red text on boot let me know. That would be the only reason i care about this.
Hopefully the devs didn't waste a good exploit that could have been used on a phone that needed it.
I basically only care about rooting so I can access apps like Sixaxis Controller, WiFi Tether, and other, similar "root only" applications. I'm not really interested in putting new ROMs on the phone or anything, and I'd really like to keep my warranty. Is there any way to root the DNA without voiding my warranty by unlocking the bootloader?
Patience. It is being worked on. Believe me it will be posted and talked about here as soon as it is ready
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Patience. It is being worked on. Believe me it will be posted and talked about here as soon as it is ready
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I think we all need to complain to HTC --- I thought all their phone bootloaders as of 09/2011 were supposed to be unlocked this is BS ~~>
theverge.com/2011/12/28/2667058/htc-bootloader-unlocking-all-phones-september-2011
disc0rdian said:
I think we all need to complain to HTC --- I thought all their phone bootloaders as of 09/2011 were supposed to be unlocked this is BS ~~>
theverge.com/2011/12/28/2667058/htc-bootloader-unlocking-all-phones-september-2011
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Almost all of their phones can be unlocked via their website, except that it voids your warranty.
disc0rdian said:
I think we all need to complain to HTC --- I thought all their phone bootloaders as of 09/2011 were supposed to be unlocked this is BS ~~>
theverge.com/2011/12/28/2667058/htc-bootloader-unlocking-all-phones-september-2011
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Nope, all phones are on there unless the carrier requests for it not to be.
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Bigandrewgold said:
Nope, all phones are on there unless the carrier requests for it not to be.
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Actually, the DNA was recently removed. It'll probably be back though once HTC and VZW sort out the details.
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If your device is s-off u can root without unlocking the boot loader..
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j2daake said:
I basically only care about rooting so I can access apps like Sixaxis Controller, WiFi Tether, and other, similar "root only" applications. I'm not really interested in putting new ROMs on the phone or anything, and I'd really like to keep my warranty. Is there any way to root the DNA without voiding my warranty by unlocking the bootloader?
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does sixaxis controller work on htc devices?
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If your device is s-off u can root without unlocking the boot loader..
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If your device is s-off, the bootloader is unlocked.
nrfitchett4 said:
does sixaxis controller work on htc devices?
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Not that I know of. Sense jacks up the Bluetooth.
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