So i decided to sell my S3 and get a DNA. I am a serial crackflasher and know that the process on the DNA is quite different than the S3. Before I venture out and root this bad boy I wanted to make sure that I know what the heck I'm doing.
So from what I'm reading I need to go to the HTC unlock site to unlock my phone and then I can begin flashing Roms correct??
I scanned the forums and wasn't able to find a straight answer on the correct steps. If anyone can point me too the latest method to root and flash Roms I'd appreciate it. Thanks!!
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If is new phone on new software your screwed til devs can do their majic
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First off, what you need to do is determine what software version you are running. If you are on the newest OTA, then you are at a stand still until a method to unlock/SOFF comes available.
settings > about > software information
01.15.605.04 - do this 1st (method needed to unlock through HTCDEV) ........ then unlock through htcdev (this provides a little step by step) ........ then if you want, SOFF!
02.04.605.02 - this is all you can do
**** I just got my phone and its the latest software. Looks like I'll be waiting!!!
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So my girlfriend just recently made the android switch (yay!). She got a vibrant on ebay that is unlocked for at&t, but is still on android 2.1. My question is, if she wanted to upgrade to 2.2 or 2.3, what would be the best way to go about it?
Will it inevitably relock the phone and i will have to unlock it?
Thanks in advance!
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Obviously i have to root it first. Really what i was looking to know is will it relock if i root or flash another rom? Mostly just trying to see how much time i should set aside for the whole process
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DRSdroid said:
Obviously i have to root it first. Really what i was looking to know is will it relock if i root or flash another rom? Mostly just trying to see how much time i should set aside for the whole process
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no it shouldnt, i got mine unlocked and ive been on 2.2, 2.2.1, 2.3.3 and 2.3.4 and im still unlocked
to root, back up(apps and current rom), flash and restore(apps) it'll probably only take like 30 min - an hour tops if you know what your doing
read through http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=849028 if you need to know
Nice.. ty ty. I have a little experience, i rooted my g2 with the dreaded security locked bootloader hehe. Shouldnt be too hard to root, i was more worried about relocking. Thanks for the info!
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is the bootload unlockable on a stock ota 4.5.9.1 atnt atrix? i am unclear from what i've read. i just want to unlock and start going to roms. is that possible or the 4.5.9.1 is stuck? the reason i ask is i want to start learning how to tweak stuff for myself and maybe others, and if goes well, i move on to bigger things, so this is my dev phone, if you will. i can't have a "beta" phone. i need reliability so another phone is called for.
Yes it is, I unlocked it with the with the automatic bootloader unlocker in the ATRIX 4g general thread by mramirezusa. Give that a look. Its not that complicated either to root with the tool too. If you FOLLOW directions, you wont brick your phone.
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Im wondering the same thing one post u read it says its safe then u read another one n it says to wait wtf im pulling my hair out i want it to fix my battery problem im having
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So just getting this phone two days ago. Last night the ota showed up on my phone and proceeded to download and Install itself. I am not able to root atm. Now just a few questions, I'd be more than happy with an answer. If you're wondering I've been using xda for the last day, I am knowledgeable of the site, and do understand android. Just asking for some friendly advice as I am brand new to the DNA community.
Where do I go from here to root, and as of right now, is it possible? I'm not looking to use it as a global phone, only LTE. Just wanna flash some sweet ROMs!
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If you take the update before having run the supercid root/unlock, and obtaining an unlock.bin code from htcdev.com, then current unlock methods will not work.
Your choices now are to wait for a new root method, which probably won't happen (I believe the update makes future unlocking via the current method very unlikely); sending your phone to a company to physically unlock the phone by disassembling the phone and staging it to an "unlock machine", or, since it sounds like you just purchased the phone, returning to the vendor and getting an exchange.
Good luck
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So just getting this phone two days ago. Last night the ota showed up on my phone and proceeded to download and Install itself. I am not able to root atm. Now just a few questions, I'd be more than happy with an answer. If you're wondering I've been using xda for the last day, I am knowledgeable of the site, and do understand android. Just asking for some friendly advice as I am brand new to the DNA community.
Where do I go from here to root, and as of right now, is it possible? I'm not looking to use it as a global phone, only LTE. Just wanna flash some sweet ROMs!
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Hello. I have never rooted a device before. I have done some browsing around the forums, and there are so many ROM's and s off's and on's that I have no idea where to begin.
Can someone recommend me which ROM to get and point me to a step by step guide on how to install it? I mainly just want to be able to tether my phone by allowing it to be a wireless access point.
I of course have the DROID DNA. I did read something about not updating b/c the new updates are unrootable, but I think the phone did update .
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Edit: I do have version 1 of the firmware available.
Go to settings, about, software information and tell me your software version. Its either going to be 1.15 or 2.04 iirc.
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As far as I know, you can't root/unlock the current official firmware. You can check what version you are on in settings/about phone. If its 2, you will unfortunately have to wait.
As far as s-off, all it does is make it easier to flash custom kernels, and easier to hard brick. Don't s-off unless you know what you're doing. Of you don't know, you don't need it.
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I have 2.04.605.2 710RD
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I have 2.04.605.2 710RD
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For now you are stuck on stock.
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Where can I check to see when a new update is available? In which subforum?
New update for.......?
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He's probably talking about where can he check for updates on unlocking on the ota. My answer is really no where. There really isn't much info on it besides that it's being worked on and when and if they get it, it will be released but there isn't like a progress forum or anything. When it gets figured out they will either post a new thread or add to the thread that has the old method.
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Ok, so I got a DNA with the version 1 firmware.
What do I do from here? I just want the ability to use my phone's wifi tether. I don't care about the ability to overclock the processor, though it seems pretty much any ROM with super user will let you do it anyway I guess. Also, I want to get rid of all the bloatware. The phone only has 16 GB memory and only has 11 GB available. I don't need Kindle app or any of that other crap on the phone. What else is there that I need to look out for in deciding which ROM to use? Do you guys have 1 to recommend?
I really appreciate everyone's help.
Bump for help.
I'm trying to follow this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2012346 but can't get passed the 1st step of using the CID app.
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Bump for help.
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You said your software version is 2.04.605.2 you won't be able to unlock the bootloader to root the phone... Don't get firmware mixed up with software they are two different things
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You said your software version is 2.04.605.2 you won't be able to unlock the bootloader to root the phone... Don't get firmware mixed up with software they are two different things
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I got it figured out. I edited my original post. I got another phone that has the 1 firmware version. Thanks charlie!
I am new to HTC, I've been using Samsung product for the past few years and this process seems a little different, is there a way for me to root the phone without unlocking?
Also I am a little confused about unlocking and s-off... If I decide to switch roms do I need to s-off and to be unlocked or only be unlocked, any help will be appreciated ..
Thank you
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To add to the above, I have never use fastboot and rather stay away from it to avoid messing up my phone
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Yes do you do have to unlock the bootloader to achieve root... If you follow the guides it's not bad at all... I came from mostly Samsung devices too so it took a little getting used to...
As far as s-off I believe you need it to update firmware I did it for the hell of it so I could update firmware.. if s-off is completely necessary I don't know but again it was easy enough to do so I figured why not... Just read read read the guides lol
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Yes do you do have to unlock the bootloader to achieve root... If you follow the guides it's not bad at all... I came from mostly Samsung devices too so it took a little getting used to...
As far as s-off I believe you need it to update firmware I did it for the hell of it so I could update firmware.. if s-off is completely necessary I don't know but again it was easy enough to do so I figured why not... Just read read read the guides lol
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Thank you for your reply... and since the all in one toll has been removed ill need to do it thru the other tutorial...... i better start reading
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Thank you for your reply... and since the all in one toll has been removed ill need to do it thru the other tutorial...... i better start reading
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Utilizing multiple videos on YouTube has been always been helpful for me,I emphasize multiple to make sure the process is consistent,and not short on info with a single video.
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