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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So, am I correct in assuming the bootloader is the only reason we can't flash while retaining 4G?
Do we have a "unlock boot," petition?
If no. Lets.
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So, am I correct in assuming the bootloader is the only reason we can't flash while retaining 4G?
Do we have a "unlock boot," petition?
If no. Lets.
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Yes, our current boot loader unlock messes with the 4G keys, actually it apparently doesn't have the code to "hand off" the keys. Jugs and Shabby i think are working on getting this working. Jugs has had some computer issues.
I believe that someone has already started a Motorola petition to get an OEM unlock. But honestly if they don't want to unlock it they wont. I feel that they will because the did the Atrix after a few months of release.
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So, am I correct in assuming the bootloader is the only reason we can't flash while retaining 4G?
Do we have a "unlock boot," petition?
If no. Lets.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1286433
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216143
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.
Jason
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.
Jason
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?
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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.
Jason
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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Hello everyone i tried looking around this forum but cant find what i need do i need to have the bootloader unlocked to have root access and whats the safest way to root my device
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Unlocking the bootloader and rooting the phone are two separate processes, and you don't need one to have the other.
As far as root methods and the rest, have you looked here? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1393519
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Unlocking the bootloader and rooting the phone are two separate processes, and you don't need one to have the other.
As far as root methods and the rest, have you looked here? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1393519
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Im a noob with motorola i always had samsung. Samsung doesnt have a bootloader what is good about unlocking the bootloader sorry for my noon question
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thabest85 said:
Im a noob with motorola i always had samsung. Samsung doesnt have a bootloader what is good about unlocking the bootloader sorry for my noon question
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Unlocking the bootloader allows you to load roms like CM7, CM9, MIUI - anything that uses a custom kernel. It also allows you to load up a custom recovery.
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braindeadracefan said:
Unlocking the bootloader allows you to load roms like CM7, CM9, MIUI - anything that uses a custom kernel. It also allows you to load up a custom recovery.
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Oh ok thank you for that info im gonna stay stock waiting for ics 4.0 comes out in may
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Where did you head ICS in may? Sorry to hi-jack. Just being hopeful here.
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Where did you head ICS in may? Sorry to hi-jack. Just being hopeful here.
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For now, the only Motorola smartphones scheduled to get ICS in 2012 are thr Photon 4G, Atrix 4G and Atrix 2 starting in July. The rest of Motorola's lineup, including the Droid 4 and Droid Razr Maxx are in the evaluation and planning stage, and that means there is no guarantee they will be updated.
http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/299936/20120216/ice-cream-sandwich-update-ready-motorola-photon.htm
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Okay so ive been reading since 3am trying to find if it is now possible to unlock the bootloader on 2.3.5 on my photon. I have rooted it fine but I would like to go to ICS. any help is appreciated guys!
jakobkay said:
Okay so ive been reading since 3am trying to find if it is now possible to unlock the bootloader on 2.3.5 on my photon. I have rooted it fine but I would like to go to ICS. any help is appreciated guys!
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im in the same boat as you buddy there isnt so im just gonna try and sell my photon for like $80 lol hate this thing i wanted to use at&t but nooooo the stupid bootloader is locked sorry bout that
I'll give you $80. Plus s&h.
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I'll give you $80. Plus s&h.
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i might lol the $80 offer was just kinda in the moment but i might well see you think you could do like $130? shipped
If there was a way to do it, we all knew it by now.
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Omar04 said:
If there was a way to do it, we all knew it by now.
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use jtag protocal to overwrite bootloader and nv memory of the phone
sunny530 said:
use jtag protocal to overwrite bootloader and nv memory of the phone
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can you give us the procedure??
Have you been able to unlock bootloader for 2.3.5 (upgraded from 2.3.4)?
If not, Is there any other way to do it?
Please help.
Think I read of jtag over USB
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Hey friends .... as earlier bootloader had been unlocked i.e. on 2.3.4....
That means this can also be unlocked...
Can we one thing, we can contact earlier developer who had unlocked it... n start unlocking this bootloader...
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Cooldevil1989 said:
Hey friends .... as earlier bootloader had been unlocked i.e. on 2.3.4....
That means this can also be unlocked...
Can we one thing, we can contact earlier developer who had unlocked it... n start unlocking this bootloader...
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It was a leak, we need a new leak from Motorola, this was not a hack at all so we can't just reuse something.
First of all, THANK YOU everyone for taking some time to answer every question. I really appreciate it. I have been reading, and reading for hours...my eyes are starting to bleed.
So... there is NO WAY we can get a better Android than the 2.3.5?
My build number says 4.5.1A_SUN_USC_19.0, that means I cannot unlock the bootloader, isn't it?
Is there another way (hack?) to improve the performance of the cellphone? I have root it, just to change some files I couldn't, e.g. the sound of the camera.
And finally... is it THAT bad being stucked on 2.3.5?
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First of all, THANK YOU everyone for taking some time to answer every question. I really appreciate it. I have been reading, and reading for hours...my eyes are starting to bleed.
So... there is NO WAY we can get a better Android than the 2.3.5?
My build number says 4.5.1A_SUN_USC_19.0, that means I cannot unlock the bootloader, isn't it?
Is there another way (hack?) to improve the performance of the cellphone? I have root it, just to change some files I couldn't, e.g. the sound of the camera.
And finally... is it THAT bad being stucked on 2.3.5?
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Some people are trying to use kexec, which is a way to bypass the bootloader and install a rom. it will take some time though. I'm not stuck on 2.3.5 so i cant comment on that.
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And finally... is it THAT bad being stucked on 2.3.5?
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Yes it is.......heh
My old foton crapped the bed, it was running The Bills(forgove me if name id wrong) JB and loved it, now all I can do is root, maybe a little more, I want more freedom.....
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lost my unlocked mofo,and now i must admit enjoying 4G on my 2.3.5 insurance replacement
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The only reason I'm still in GB.
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Screwed by Google. Canceled ICS upgrade on my Moto Photon. No Wow for us.
kdog350 said:
Some people are trying to use kexec, which is a way to bypass the bootloader and install a rom. it will take some time though. I'm not stuck on 2.3.5 so i cant comment on that.
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Thank you, I'll search about "kexec".
The reason I was asking if I was stuck on 2.3.5 was regarding to my build number. I don't know how to conclude it's an ota or not.
You can attempt the Pudding Bootloader unlock, it is unlikely to succeed, but it may be possible. You do risk bricking the device though.
dwegiel said:
You can attempt the Pudding Bootloader unlock, it is unlikely to succeed, but it may be possible. You do risk bricking the device though.
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No, thanks .
I assume there is no possible way to tack it back to 2.3.4?
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No, thanks .
I assume there is no possible way to tack it back to 2.3.4?
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There are a few working on a way to install roms without unlocking the boot loader go check out the development section
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Well, it appears that I am still the only Photon owner around with 2.3.5 and an unlocked bootloader. Unfortunately mine was some sort of freak accident that it happened. I can run run custom recovery and flash all day long. Unfortunately if I install a ROM with any other version (or maybe it's the kernal) it will not work. It will boot up fine but nothing will connect at all. I've tried almost all of them........
I got a droid dna recently and I was thinking about rooting. The only thing that is holding me back is whether despite the lack of s-off, is it worth voiding warranty. Anyhow, I was wondering whether it is possible to bring the dna completely back to stock after rooting it just in case something goes wrong (Im planning on using the all in one tool kit for the root)
I believe it will still say relocked as opposed to locked.
And there's a toolkit for jcases method?
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I believe it will still say relocked as opposed to locked.
And there's a toolkit for jcases method?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2000896 is what I was talking about
And if it says relocked will your warranty still be void?
gocool767 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2000896 is what I was talking about
And if it says relocked will your warranty still be void?
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Yes but the consensus is that Verizon does not take a long look
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Yes but the consensus is that Verizon does not take a long look
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So basically if i were to send this thing in for warranty, there is a high probability they wont notice the "relock"? Hmmm i might root it then
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So basically if i were to send this thing in for warranty, there is a high probability they wont notice the "relock"? Hmmm i might root it then
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They won't notice at all. Sent so many phones in relocked, unlocked, even one rooted. Counting my blessings though everyday.
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They don't check. They make sure it doesn't have any extensive damage then completely reflash the phone.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2000896 is what I was talking about
And if it says relocked will your warranty still be void?
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Hansoons tool kit doesnt work unless you use jcase's method first which you cant undo..leaves dna showing unlocked forever is what i have read ..if not i would root tomorrow...just waiting for a little safer unlock or s-off..
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Hansoons tool kit doesnt work unless you use jcase's method first which you cant undo..leaves dna showing unlocked forever is what i have read ..if not i would root tomorrow...just waiting for a little safer unlock or s-off..
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The change isn't permanent as far as I know. You should be able to re-lock it with fastboot oem lock.