HTC Incredible Root Thread...Updated 05/31/2010 - Droid Incredible Android Development

05/31/2010
Here is the real story, the pics were fake, not from Jake day but some fraudulent member.
James friend also never had root and was lying to him.
So there we are and I am so so sick of all the BS and the flaming and lying!
05/25/2010
I just got a passed down possible super boot thanks to Paul over at Modaco.
I am away from my PC for the next 2 days, experienced Devs PM me and let's see if this works.
05/26/10
No go we still need bootloader...see thread.
The majority of the current Root Conversation is taking place with Devs over at XDA, with experienced Devs like binny and others.....DEVS ONLY! see here:
[PR] Rooting For devs only - xda-developers
What is Root? Why would I want to Root my Incredible? What does it mean? I am a NOOB help me understand all of this...
See here:
http://androidforums.com/all-things-root-eris/45242-rooting-q.html
I want to help root and learn more! Want to elearn more and Developing for an Android/Linux Device...
See Links At bottom of Post #4 here:
http://androidforums.com/all-things...-thread-addons-roms-updated-04-21-2010-a.html

Reserved for future use.........

Reserved for future use.................

well, i am no dev, but i would like to say thank you in advance, haha. can't wait to get this phone and then root it. i am glad to hear that there is good interest in this phone. i pre ordered mine as well and can not wait! been without a smartphone for a couple months. sold my tp2 in prep for something better coming out. it was a long wait but i am sure it will be worth it.
i wish you and all who work on this project the best, and most speedy, of luck. thanks again

Re: Root Status/Exploits/Dev Roll Call Thread! Coming Soon.......Updated 04/23/2010
Can't wait didn't preorder but will prob pick one up on the 29th... i'll be willing to help as much as I can...
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Will definetly check this thread out when the Incredible drops. I will go and test it out on the 29th, and most likely buy it, got an update on one of my lines.

would like to see nexus one 3d photo gallery in your rom which would be nice. I also can't wait for free wifi tethering.

Hoping you folks smarter than me are able to find root quick

I have created a custom recovery.img from Ama_ra's source, so if fastboot is unlocked then we can just flash the recovery.img via fastboot and flash a custom ROM.
I used the xmoo shipped ROM for the images.
but if its not unlocked then we can try fastboot oem unlock and see if it unlocks the bootloader, but this will 100% void your warranty.
I have also created an update.zip but the shipped ROM might be newer than the leaked images from (xmoo)

Should be rooted allready...... so there may not be a need for this thread.

binny1007 said:
Should be rooted allready...... so there may not be a need for this thread.
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Say what now?

IncredibleDoes said:
I have created a custom recovery.img from Ama_ra's source, so if fastboot is unlocked then we can just flash the recovery.img via fastboot and flash a custom ROM.
I used the xmoo shipped ROM for the images.
but if its not unlocked then we can try fastboot oem unlock and see if it unlocks the bootloader, but this will 100% void your warranty.
I have also created an update.zip but the shipped ROM might be newer than the leaked images from (xmoo)
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I've already tried fastboot oem unlock on the Incredible and it doesn't work. Hardware similarities aside, rooting the device won't be as easy as the Nexus One.
-dave

drensin said:
I've already tried fastboot oem unlock on the Incredible and it doesn't work. Hardware similarities aside, rooting the device won't be as easy as the Nexus One.
-dave
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Thats true...me and a friend dev of mine tried that and old goldcard method already and it didnt work either...

binny1007 said:
Should be rooted allready...... so there may not be a need for this thread.
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@ binny1007
Good to see u man and hope ur gonna get an incredible so I can see you around again (even if your always so sour )
But the Incredible hasnt been rooted yet, otherwise this wouldnt be here lol...
Hope you help out working on it...but we tried fastboot oem and goldcard and couple other random things yesterday and no luck so far....
Cheers! and good to see u around!

The root for the desire and legend has not been released yet, sooooo as soon as Paul releases it, the same way should work for the inc. Just hold on tight, it should not be too much longer.

binny1007 said:
Should be rooted allready...... so there may not be a need for this thread.
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where is the tutorial for the root process? HTC does not release devices already rooted

binny and acidbath, at it again!
My hope is that this thread does not get infested with the snipes and snots that haunted some of your other efforts.
I also hope you guys can root the Incredible before I'm eligible to get one!

binny1007 said:
The root for the desire and legend has not been released yet, sooooo as soon as Paul releases it, the same way should work for the inc. Just hold on tight, it should not be too much longer.
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Yeah Paul over at modaco....I am waiting for what he has got...
And yes in all probability it should work or at least quickly to us rooting the Incredible...
But even if Paul does get it.....I will still be hosting a Kitchen I have working on here as well as ROMs down the road....
Hope to see your stuff to Binny1007
Cheers!

I'm not a developer by any means, but I'm always willing to test pretty much anything. I've been keeping a close eye on this phone for a few months now and pre-ordered on the 19th, just checked the order status page on VZW and it says "Your order has been processed. You should receive your order within 2 - 3 business days." Man, I cannot wait to get my hands on this bad boy!

IncredibleDoes said:
but if its not unlocked then we can try fastboot oem unlock and see if it unlocks the bootloader, but this will 100% void your warranty.
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Which is why I'm getting the best buy maintenance program. They have no deductible and you can change your phone out as often as you like. . Walk in get another one and leave. I do believe that they will start using refurbs when they become available if they have them at the store you visit.

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[ROM & Kernel] CyanogenMod 7

Hi. I'd like to announce you that I'll try to port CM7 to Arc.
I need some people to test it too as I don't have Arc.
It'll be system.img flashable via fastboot. So, ANYONE?
Of course that you need unlocked bootloader because there's no other way of flashing system.img file except fastboot!
Note: be prepared to most probably lose all data to ensure that CM7 will run on clean system (to avoid any additional bugs).
Brick recovery:
If CM7 system.img ever bricks your phone, simply connect it to the fastboot and flash Bin4ry's rooted system.img (easiest way), or reflash with FlashTool.
Some kind of global EULA. Breaking these terms will reflect as stopping releasing progress to the public on some time.
*Do not remind me about posting my progress. I know that I have to post progress when there will be any, I'm not stupid.
*Do NOT ask me to switch to 2.3.4 CM7 because there are only nightly builds for a few devices.
*Do NOT mirror my files once they appear. Reasons:
1) With no mirrors I can keep track of download counter.
2) With no mirrors I ensure that all people download latest release, not some outdated file from mirror.
3) Mediafire is FREE and it has NO DOWNLOAD WAITING.
Everything I publish will be in this Mediafire folder. Again, don't mirror.
Update - 16th May: I have plans to make a custom kernel too. Wait for further info
Update - June 2011: Jerpelea has taken over CM7 development for Arc. FreeXperia project expanded to Xperia Arc and Play. Play will be maintained by me. Arc project closed - thread closed.
If you're happy to explain things in terms so simple a 5 year old can understand them, I'm happy to test for you...
Step666 said:
If you're happy to explain things in terms so simple a 5 year old can understand them, I'm happy to test for you...
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Do you have SIM-unlocked phone, and can you unlock bootloader?
I've already unlocked the bootloader.
And rooted via Bin4ry's method.
I'm working 12.00-16.00 (BST) tomorrow, then off 'til 12.00 (BST) on Wednesday, so I should be around quite a bit over the next few days.
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If you're happy to explain things in terms so simple a 5 year old can understand them, I'm happy to test for you...
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I don't mind to being a tester for you unless you mind I am doing this during asian time zone
Step666 said:
I've already unlocked the bootloader.
And rooted via Bin4ry's method.
I'm working 12.00-16.00 (BST) tomorrow, then off 'til 12.00 (BST) on Wednesday, so I should be around quite a bit over the next few days.
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Great!!! Same way as you flashed Bin4ry's system.img, you'll flash this one too, so don't worry
blagus said:
Great!!! Same way as you flashed Bin4ry's system.img, you'll flash this one too, so don't worry
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Sounds fine to me.
I'll spend this evening getting my Defy ready to use again, just in case...
I'll be happy to test - I can also help with debugging and possibly porting too (no actual dev experience, but do have the ability to read and understand things, and have plenty of linux experience). I'll be able to test over the next 3 weeks, but I do have university exams, and they take priority obviously. Once those 3 weeks are over I'll have lots of spare time for a couple of months, so can help properly then! My phone is sim and bootloader unlocked, but not rooted at the moment.
Obviously, this is my main phone, so just for clarity, not doing anything that ca affect the ability of the phone to go into fastboot mode, correct?
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Sounds fine to me.
I'll spend this evening getting my Defy ready to use again, just in case...
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Worst thing that can happen is that you'll have to reflash rooted system.img by Bin4ry. But better safe than sorry
chriscpritchard said:
I'll be happy to test - I can also help with debugging and possibly porting too (no actual dev experience, but do have the ability to read and understand things, and have plenty of linux experience). I'll be able to test over the next 3 weeks, but I do have university exams, and they take priority obviously. Once those 3 weeks are over I'll have lots of spare time for a couple of months, so can help properly then! My phone is sim and bootloader unlocked, but not rooted at the moment.
Obviously, this is my main phone, so just for clarity, not doing anything that ca affect the ability of the phone to go into fastboot mode, correct?
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Correct.
Well, knowing me luck...
I know there shouldn't be any risk, it'd just be simpler for me to have a fully functional phone to use while the Arc is being tinkered with.
Step666 said:
Well, knowing me luck...
I know there shouldn't be any risk, it'd just be simpler for me to have a fully functional phone to use while the Arc is being tinkered with.
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Yes, if that's acceptable for you to have Arc for testing only, then cool!
It's always better to have backup phone so you have time to fix another one.
In that case, I think I'll buy myself a cheap £10 payg phone from the local supermarket, just in case - I can stick my current SIM in it while developing/testing.
I hope you both are ready for the data loss. It's necessary, to ensure that ROM will run on clean phone and avoid any bugs possible due to installed application and user settings.
I have Titanium Backup, I'll be fine
edit: to be honest, so long as I don't lose my text messages, which I back up regularly anyway, I don't really care about the rest.
I don't use my Arc for music, I have a proper Walkman for that. I basically haven't used the Arc's camera because it's a long time since I last had a phone with a good camera, so I'm unused to it now and I can always re-download apps...
Good luck guys nice to see a bit of community co-operation, hope all goes well
I shall follow the goings on with anticipation
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Can redownload apps - it's a new phone, so don't have any text messages and music is all on my PC contacts, emails etc are all saved on google's servers and don't have any photos!
Thanks a lot
So, I can count on rustynuts34 too?
I hope you have MSN, Yahoo!, gTalk, or meet on IRC (MSN preferably) so we can discuss faster once I start with porting (that should be in next few days)
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Thanks a lot
So, I can count on rustynuts34 too?
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Would love too but need my phone all day, im more of a night time Rom flasher lol I know nothing of devving or linux would not know where to start. But wish you guys all the luck in the world with it sorry I wont be able to help much :-(
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blagus said:
Thanks a lot
So, I can count on rustynuts34 too?
I hope you have MSN, Yahoo!, gTalk, or meet on IRC (MSN preferably) so we can discuss faster once I start with porting (that should be in next few days)
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I added you on MSN.
Count me in

Unlocking Bootloaders on Droid 4 and CM10/Jellybean

Scoured all the D4 forums for a forum like this but could not find anything. I have come to find that since Motorola was taken over or purchased by Google that the bootloaders of Motorola devices are beginning to get unlock codes to unlock the bootloaders. Has anybody had any success using fastboot on their D4 to get the device ID from it? I personally have tried this with my D4 and it was unsucessful. I have posted the site for the info as to how to unlock bootloaders, unfortunately not all devices will be able to be unlocked though. I also was wondering if any devs are looking into Jellybean for our D4's or CyanogenMod 10 releases for it? I know there are unofficial CyanogenMod 10 releases for the Droid Razr already but havent seen much else yet. Any help towards these future developments would be greatly appreciated and I figured that this thread should probably be put into the Droid 4 Android Development Section as it is a Dev subject. If anybody thinks this thread should be posted elsewhere please let me know. Thanks!
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
Here was an example of how to find your device ID:
DEVICE ID AND UNLOCK KEY
To unlock your device, you need to retrieve your device ID and obtain an unlock code.
I. Retrieving your device ID
Put your device in fastboot mode (Power+Vol Down) and connect over USB
Open a command prompt or Terminal session
Go to the Directory where you installed the Android SDK tools, and type: $ fastboot oem get_unlock_data This fastboot command will return a character string. This is the Device ID which you will be using to generate your unique unlock key. $ fastboot oem get_unlock_data
(bootloader) 0A40040192024205#4C4D3556313230
(bootloader) 30373731363031303332323239#BD00
(bootloader) 8A672BA4746C2CE02328A2AC0C39F95
(bootloader) 1A3E5#1F53280002000000000000000
(bootloader) 0000000
OKAY
[0.297s]
To generate your unlock code, you’ll need to paste together the 5 lines of output into one contnuous string without "(bootloader)" or white spaces.. Using the example above, the line you’d send us would be:0A40040192024205#4C4D355631323030373731363031303332323239#BD008A672BA4746C2CE02328A2AC0C39F951A3E5#1F532800020000000000000000000000
list of supported devices:
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/87215
I stand corrected
Thanks for that,I missed that one and understand it better now. Would also like some insight into Jellybean or CM10 for our devices from anybody!
olegfusion said:
list of supported devices:
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/87215
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andy_lowe02 said:
Thanks for that,I missed that one and understand it better now. Would also like some insight into Jellybean or CM10 for our devices from anybody!
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So you want to unlock the bootloader to have CM10? You don't need to unlock the bootloader... Root it, install Safestrap, select "Install Recovery" inside Safestrap, reboot, open Safestrap, switch to safe mode and then flash your CM10.. Download of CM10:
http://dl.hash-of-codes.com/ROMs/maserati/
After that don't forget to flash the Google Apps (http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20120726-signed.zip)
But please note - this is an early alpha preview. It may have huge bugs. At the moment the keys for menu/back/home/search are not working.
Any Jellybean for our D4's?
Negative,I was simply wondering if we would be able to unlock the bootloaders of our D4's. I dont want to try CM10 yet because I've only seen copies of it for the Razr. I know about safestrap and all that and how to flash ROM's,I was just wondering if and when we can expect to see some work being done on CM10 and or Jellybean for our D4's.
tobby88 said:
So you want to unlock the bootloader to have CM10? You don't need to unlock the bootloader... Root it, install Safestrap, select "Install Recovery" inside Safestrap, reboot, open Safestrap, switch to safe mode and then flash your CM10.. Download of CM10:
http://dl.hash-of-codes.com/ROMs/maserati/
After that don't forget to flash the Google Apps (http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20120726-signed.zip)
But please note - this is an early alpha preview. It may have huge bugs. At the moment the keys for menu/back/home/search are not working.
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It IS for our phones... its not simply a copy... it wouldnt boot, the developer who manages the razr/droid 4/bionic builds actually uses the Droid 4 as his primary phone so we get, equal if not more love from him....
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Thank You!
Thank You. I was just made aware of the D4 JB leaks today and was hoping we would see a forum come about for JB builds and leaks or maybe a DEV could post it in this forum, I definitely wouldnt mind if a DEV posted some leaks or builds here in this forum. Any DEV's feel free to post your build info in this forum!! Thanks for all the comments and help from everybody and I look forward to the future of JB on the D4.
moah909 said:
It IS for our phones... its not simply a copy... it wouldnt boot, the developer who manages the razr/droid 4/bionic builds actually uses the Droid 4 as his primary phone so we get, equal if not more love from him....
Sent from my DROID4 using xda premium
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Yeah hash is like me. He can't stand typing on a touchscreen.
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bonesjones said:
Yeah hash is like me. He can't stand typing on a touchscreen.
Sent from my XT894 using Tapatalk 2
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Nor can I. Horrible experience to go back to once you've become used to the tactile keys.
While my GB experience is fine on D4, I'm hoping that ICS or JB will clear up a few issues with my phone. Hopefully a sound method for moving to the next version while remaining rooted will come along. I'm so sick of switching to 3G from 4G only to have to dial out to a number in order to get internet connectivity.
My only concern would be the loss of tethering, which I've gotten into the habit of using as my home internet.
sangandongo said:
Nor can I. Horrible experience to go back to once you've become used to the tactile keys.
While my GB experience is fine on D4, I'm hoping that ICS or JB will clear up a few issues with my phone. Hopefully a sound method for moving to the next version while remaining rooted will come along. I'm so sick of switching to 3G from 4G only to have to dial out to a number in order to get internet connectivity.
My only concern would be the loss of tethering, which I've gotten into the habit of using as my home internet.
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I've never had issues going from 3g to 4g. Now 1x to anywhere ugh. The trick is to make data connections stop, then it will go back up.
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olegfusion said:
list of supported devices:
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/87215
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Doubt it will do any good but I've been going to the page every few days and clicking "no" on the link at the bottom of the page asking if the info was helpful. Then I leave feedback comments like "unlock the DROID 4" or "Unlock all your phones, quit disrespecting your customers like this"
Won't likely do any good but can't hurt either. Maybe if they get enough feedback like that the program will expand, show them there is a serious demand for the program.
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Doubt it will do any good but I've been going to the page every few days and clicking "no" on the link at the bottom of the page asking if the info was helpful. Then I leave feedback comments like "unlock the DROID 4" or "Unlock all your phones, quit disrespecting your customers like this"
Won't likely do any good but can't hurt either. Maybe if they get enough feedback like that the program will expand, show them there is a serious demand for the program.
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I did the same thing when I checked out the page haha... here's hoping it works
bdbraaten said:
Doubt it will do any good but I've been going to the page every few days and clicking "no" on the link at the bottom of the page asking if the info was helpful. Then I leave feedback comments like "unlock the DROID 4" or "Unlock all your phones, quit disrespecting your customers like this"
Won't likely do any good but can't hurt either. Maybe if they get enough feedback like that the program will expand, show them there is a serious demand for the program.
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nice idea. let's spam them.
olegfusion said:
nice idea. let's spam them.
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That's I said I leave different comments. I try to change it up a little every time I send it so it doesn't look like one person just spamming the system.
bdbraaten said:
That's I said I leave different comments. I try to change it up a little every time I send it so it doesn't look like one person just spamming the system.
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Sure, that is right
Sent from my DROID4 using xda premium
I just left a message as well. Anything is better than nothing at this point. In my opinion, phones like the DROID4 are flagship devices that deserve the same treatment as the RAZR line.
haha, as much as I wish pestering them about unlocking a device such as ours would work, I dont think it will :'( but i still love how well my device runs on Eclipse
Ill have to go leave some comments for the fine people at Motorola or is it google now lol... Hopefully they will get the hint.Now just waiting for my D4 to get back from Beigephone in Texas. They flashed it to Page Plus for me. Got a nice D4 with some yummy ICS on a $55 a month plan. No contracts for me , sorry Verizon!
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Question
only other phone I had was the D1..can't stand not having hard keys...anyways I am currently running the ics OTA update after using the gb tool to flash back the original files so I could receive it. I updated by going to settings and it updated automaticly then I rooted. I am hesitant to try different roms because I have to install safestrap, then install a second system. will unlocking the bootloader make it so we just install clockwork recovery and be able to simply back up our system with nandroid then flash our roms via update.zip like the good-old days? I would like that very much!
svrnmnd said:
only other phone I had was the D1..can't stand not having hard keys...anyways I am currently running the ics OTA update after using the gb tool to flash back the original files so I could receive it. I updated by going to settings and it updated automaticly then I rooted. I am hesitant to try different roms because I have to install safestrap, then install a second system. will unlocking the bootloader make it so we just install clockwork recovery and be able to simply back up our system with nandroid then flash our roms via update.zip like the good-old days? I would like that very much!
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i heard razr bootstrap works like this on the d4

[Discussion] S-OFF for HTC Desire C/Golfu ...

Hey Guys.. I Created this thread for discussing S-OFF for our Desire C (obviously) ... Recently I contacted HTC Devs and here what they say ...
Dear Reinel Caluag,
Thanks for contacting HTC Philippines
we appreciate your continuous attentions with our products and services. We understand that you wanted to have an S off for your HTC Desire C.
For us to easily solve the issue, we would like to get the exact make and model of the handset. And it would be best if you could provide to us the IMEI or the serial number of your phone for proper documentation of your account with us. You may usually get the IMEI on the sticker at the back of the handset or by dialing *#06# on your phone’s dialer.
Regarding the concern, as we gathered some information, S-on or security on is a feature on our device where the system software of the handset is protected. For this, since you mentioned that you've already unlocked the bootloader of the handset and you still have S-On, we will raise this concern to our management for us to know how you can get S-off. For the meantime, please do expect another email response about updates and resolution for the said concern.
Please let us know if this information was able to help you. If not, kindly inform us the issues you have encountered. Should you need further assistance, you may give us a call at 1800-14410789 for PLDT or 1800-89086588 for Globe. You may provide your customer ID number “ for us to easily pull up your account. And our business hours are from Mondays to Sundays, 8:00AM to 8:00PM.
On the other hand, if we have successfully answered all of your concerns, you may close the ticket by accessing the links provided as well as for proper documentation of your account with us.
Once the ticket is closed, you will be receiving an invite for a survey. We would greatly appreciate if you can participate on a quick survey regarding how we were able to assist you with your concern.
Thank you for making business with us. Have a nice day!
If this answers your comment or question, please click here to complete the process.
To submit another comment, please click here.
Sincerely,
The HTCDev Team
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After Seeing that.. i quickly reply them .... they need IMEI,and some phone info ... and I send them ...
What Do ya Think Guys.. ???
(*_*)
Good, Its good to see the HTCDev team showing even the slightest support for the Desire C
Maybe we will get S-OFF maybe we wont.
Right now it seems to be the thing we need most right now :/
Thanks for doing this Addictz10
Sparky
Excuse my noobishness, but I don't really see the point behind getting s-off for our phone. I understand it will enable us to flash kernels from recovery mode itself and we can flash radio images to our phone (which I think is risky and i would never try that). And we can flash a different bootloader. But with it comes great security risks, and the possibility to actually hard brick our phones. So given a choice, I would still opt for S-on. Flashing kernels through fastboot is not that much of a problem, it hardly takes any time. Is there something I'm missing regarding S-off?
aashay960 said:
Excuse my noobishness, but I don't really see the point behind getting s-off for our phone. I understand it will enable us to flash kernels from recovery mode itself and we can flash radio images to our phone (which I think is risky and i would never try that). And we can flash a different bootloader. But with it comes great security risks, and the possibility to actually hard brick our phones. So given a choice, I would still opt for S-on. Flashing kernels through fastboot is not that much of a problem, it hardly takes any time. Is there something I'm missing regarding S-off?
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nah! my Device before got an S-off i flash kernels through recovery without having any problem... S-off is Safe ... but if you dont know what are you doing you'll end up in a big problem ... :3 ... if we have S-OFF then it means we will have a chance to get DUAL BOOT!! ..
addictz10 said:
nah! my Device before got an S-off i flash kernels through recovery without having any problem... S-off is Safe ... but if you dont know what are you doing you'll end up in a big problem ... :3 ... if we have S-OFF then it means we will have a chance to get DUAL BOOT!! ..
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So we can run two roms together, like one sense and one cm10?
aashay960 said:
So we can run two roms together, like one sense and one cm10?
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yeah ... !!
My turn to state an opinion. IMHO dual booting is a bad idea. It takes up more space than it should. The only benefit i see from it is as a test enviorment.
Like have your main rom setup, and then flash test builds of other roms alongside it. But that is the only benefit.
Isn't different bootloaders device specific? If so who will be the advanced dev guy that will port/build them for us?
Im supporting s-off, but highly hesitant whether it will be of much use on a such low end device.
addictz10 said:
Hey Guys.. I Created this thread for discussing S-OFF for our Desire C (obviously) ... Recently I contacted HTC Devs and here what they say ...
After Seeing that.. i quickly reply them .... they need IMEI,and some phone info ... and I send them ...
What Do ya Think Guys.. ???
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Nah HTC won't do anything to us
its like when we send a huge amount of emails with no answer
They leave their old phones and take care of new ones
Sent from my HTC Desire C using xda app-developers app
I just want S-OFF the change the ugly splash screen to something nicer and ofcourse for flashing kernels from recovery!
addictz10 said:
nah! my Device before got an S-off i flash kernels through recovery without having any problem... S-off is Safe ... but if you dont know what are you doing you'll end up in a big problem ... :3 ... if we have S-OFF then it means we will have a chance to get DUAL BOOT!! ..
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I am not sure about Dual boot.
becuse pico doesn't have S-off but a dual boot
I think they have s-off .. coz dual boot needs s-off because dual boot flash kernels through recovery... while us on fastboot
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I agree with noahvt about changing splash screen and its so annoying having to turn on my PC to change kernel and we need to get a full touch cwm not twrp like 6.0.3.5
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YAH! I KNOW!! Just do What we want -_-
Dear Reinel Caluag,
Thanks for contacting HTC Philippines
Thank you for the information that you have provided. Regarding the concern, as we've checked our resources, we found out that we don't need to turn the security off to accomplish the basic installation of custom ROM. Security on by default is good for some reasons, it protects the system software configuration such as radio, boot, recovery and system. However, once you've unlocked the bootloader of the handset, you will have lifted the restrictions of the handset and you have the means to customize boot, recovery and system images on your phone as you desire. For this, we are sorry to say that our management did not give the exact information on how to turn the security off. But as for coordination, normally, once you've unlocked the bootloader of the handset it will automatically have S-Off and developers would easily access or toggle the options on the phone specifically with Security off and on.
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Reply of HTC Devs ..
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YAH! I KNOW!! Just do What we want -_-
Reply of HTC Devs ..
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I've send an e-mail as well
I stated that they should atleast consider it!
EDIT: for my asus transformer it was so easy just unlock the bootloader and i was flashing a new bootloader immediately after that why does HTC have to make it this hard :\
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I've send an e-mail as well
I stated that they should atleast consider it!
EDIT: for my asus transformer it was so easy just unlock the bootloader and i was flashing a new bootloader immediately after that why does HTC have to make it this hard :\
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because their buts :silly:
Shad0wPanda said:
because their buts :silly:
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Their flagship device (htc one) received an s-off not long after release so yeah i think they just don't care about the lower and devices
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WOW :silly:
this is the reply from htc (the most stupid reply i've ever seen) this is what they call "customer service"
Dear Noah Van Tiggel,
Thank you for your email regarding your HTC device.
I would like to inform you that we do not give support for this issue.
If you have quetions you can search it in this site http://www.htcdev.com/.
I hope I have informed you sufficiently,
Best regards
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Means the going boat went down ;(
Can't we build a bootloader(S-OFF) ones.
The ones who build these are also humans like us.
And no one is born with ultiamte knowlege.
There always is a horizon and a hope that shall always be in our heart
We can do it
Pressurise HTC.
We need S-OFF
aman23091998 said:
Means the going boat went down ;(
Can't we build a bootloader(S-OFF) ones.
The ones who build these are also humans like us.
And no one is born with ultiamte knowlege.
There always is a horizon and a hope that shall always be in our heart
We can do it
Pressurise HTC.
We need S-OFF
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For what i understand is that we need an xtc clip (link: http://www.xtc.hk/index.html ) people at pico thread have spoken about this but i don't know if this will work on our desire c's it's if someone is willing to risk it? i found this guide (it is for the htc desire hd but it will be sort of similar with other devices i think) : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLWtIzOkEbI
EDIT: it's possible without xtc clip as shown in this thread for wildfire s http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342468
EDIT2: another pico thread about s-off : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957236
EDIT3: i'm gonna try to put my phone into diag mode right now!
EDIT4(lol): i won't give up this easily
EDIT5: damnit htc even diag mode is not included in our desire c :\
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For what i understand is that we need an xtc clip (link: http://www.xtc.hk/index.html ) people at pico thread have spoken about this but i don't know if this will work on our desire c's it's if someone is willing to risk it? i found this guide (it is for the htc desire hd but it will be sort of similar with other devices i think) : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLWtIzOkEbI
EDIT: it's possible without xtc clip as shown in this thread for wildfire s http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342468
EDIT2: another pico thread about s-off : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957236
EDIT3: i'm gonna try to put my phone into diag mode right now!
EDIT4(lol): i won't give up this easily
EDIT5: damnit htc even diag mode is not included in our desire c :\
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Damn you htc when I was London I went past a HTC building and was tempting to go in and say
Here it is give me god damn s-off for our ************* HTC golfu. Yarr and maybe a few HTC ones¿ and all UE booty
So bloody close
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Damn you htc when I was London I went past a HTC building and was tempting to go in and say
Here it is give me god damn s-off for our ************* HTC golfu. Yarr and maybe a few HTC ones¿ and all UE booty
So bloody close
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I'm gonna buy a N4 at the end of the year since it has better support then HTC does :'( but i'll keep in touch and keep developing for this phone i still don't understand htc doesn't give us proper support (and because there is a big crack running trough my phone )

How to root Pixel / XL on 7.1?

I'm wondering what the process for the Pixel devices is, and if anyone has had any success with existing tools/SuperSU.
It's running 7.1 if that's relevant.
sturmeh said:
I'm wondering what the process for the Pixel devices is, and if anyone has had any success with existing tools/SuperSU.
It's running 7.1 if that's relevant.
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The same way you root other phones, flash custom recovery and supersu.
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mattzeller said:
The same way you root other phones, flash custom recovery and supersu.
Sent from my SCH-R220
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I guess I have to wait for custom recoveries that support this phone then? I can't see a build for TWRP that supports sailfish.
sturmeh said:
I guess I have to wait for custom recoveries that support this phone then? I can't see a build for TWRP that supports sailfish.
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You'll first need to unlock the bootloader and then wait for chainfire's magic. It is possible to root through fastboot also so there is a good chance that you'll get root before a custom recovery.
Due to seamless updates, things have changed a bit so it'll take some time to be figured out
eatsleep said:
You'll first need to unlock the bootloader and then wait for chainfire's magic. It is possible to root through fastboot also so there is a good chance that you'll get root before a custom recovery.
Due to seamless updates, things have changed a bit so it'll take some time to be figured out
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Buy it directly from Google and the bootloader won't be locked, only if you buy it through a carrier like Verizon will the bootloader be locked
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This is the first device with Android's new partition layout. Having looked at the firmwares and at running devices (remotely), I have some ideas on how to do it.
However, it will be a while before I have SuperSU fixed up. The changes will be quite a bit of work and testing, and doing so remotely will make that take significantly longer. So I'm just going to wait for my own device, but as they aren't available in my country, it has to be shipped from another country and go through customs. I don't expect my device to arrive for another week or two.
In the meantime, it's always possible someone else releases root for it.
I saw @jcase and @Dees_Troy have been playing with TWRP, to me it seems wholly possible to fix that up (mostly) as well. But even if TWRP is released tomorrow, using the existing SuperSU ZIP will not work on it, due to all the breaking changes in Android 7.1.
Will be interesting if you can do it CF... Looking forward to release - Ill send a donation your way when done
fkofilee said:
Will be interesting if you can do it CF... Looking forward to release - Ill send a donation your way when done
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The worst possible thing you could write...
ldeveraux said:
The worst possible thing you could write...
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Hmmm... Does it matter ive donated like 3 or 4 times to him already over the years xd
Either way looking forward to it
fkofilee said:
Hmmm... Does it matter ive donated like 3 or 4 times to him already over the years xd
Either way looking forward to it
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If your intent was truly altruistic, you wouldn't feel the "burden" of stating it publicly. So no, it doesn't matter.
Chainfire said:
This is the first device with Android's new partition layout. Having looked at the firmwares and at running devices (remotely), I have some ideas on how to do it.
However, it will be a while before I have SuperSU fixed up. The changes will be quite a bit of work and testing, and doing so remotely will make that take significantly longer. So I'm just going to wait for my own device, but as they aren't available in my country, it has to be shipped from another country and go through customs. I don't expect my device to arrive for another week or two.
In the meantime, it's always possible someone else releases root for it.
I saw @jcase and @Dees_Troy have been playing with TWRP, to me it seems wholly possible to fix that up (mostly) as well. But even if TWRP is released tomorrow, using the existing SuperSU ZIP will not work on it, due to all the breaking changes in Android 7.1.
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Confirmation number: 57C48888US937054E
Chainfire said:
This is the first device with Android's new partition layout. Having looked at the firmwares and at running devices (remotely), I have some ideas on how to do it.
However, it will be a while before I have SuperSU fixed up. The changes will be quite a bit of work and testing, and doing so remotely will make that take significantly longer. So I'm just going to wait for my own device, but as they aren't available in my country, it has to be shipped from another country and go through customs. I don't expect my device to arrive for another week or two.
In the meantime, it's always possible someone else releases root for it.
I saw @jcase and @Dees_Troy have been playing with TWRP, to me it seems wholly possible to fix that up (mostly) as well. But even if TWRP is released tomorrow, using the existing SuperSU ZIP will not work on it, due to all the breaking changes in Android 7.1.
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Appreciate all you do Chainfire, seriously. Can't wait for you to work your magic
Ah its so funny to what people write after all these years of people spending their own time to work out back doors and exploits to enable root / Xposed / Custom bootloaders / Kernels / Recoveries.
People can't just wait and see and if the devs ask for help or testers just be part of it, throwing a few dollars at them is not going to push things forward . . . let them do what they want to do its their project / baby and it will happen when it does.
Support the devs after the fact dont try and attempt to influence them into it with beer money.
Some of y'all are ridiculous! The guy made a harmless statement and didn't mean anything negative by it. And what do all of the analytical geekers do? Just that... Analyze his comment to the bone and find all sorts of self-serving intent within it. Blows my mind...
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Ah its so funny to what people write after all these years of people spending their own time to work out back doors and exploits to enable root / Xposed / Custom bootloaders / Kernels / Recoveries.
People can't just wait and see and if the devs ask for help or testers just be part of it, throwing a few dollars at them is not going to push things forward . . . let them do what they want to do its their project / baby and it will happen when it does.
Support the devs after the fact dont try and attempt to influence them into it with beer money.
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Oh shut up. What a stupid thing to say. People are excited about dev work, and if they suggest a donation, what do you care? Why is it any of your business? If the dev has a problem with people providing positive feedback and offering donations, they will make it known.
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Ker~Man said:
Some of y'all are ridiculous! The guy made a harmless statement and didn't mean anything negative by it. And what do all of the analytical geekers do? Just that... Analyze his comment to the bone and find all sorts of self-serving intent within it. Blows my mind...
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Totally agree. Thanks for speaking up!
Chainfire said:
This is the first device with Android's new partition layout. Having looked at the firmwares and at running devices (remotely), I have some ideas on how to do it.
However, it will be a while before I have SuperSU fixed up. The changes will be quite a bit of work and testing, and doing so remotely will make that take significantly longer. So I'm just going to wait for my own device, but as they aren't available in my country, it has to be shipped from another country and go through customs. I don't expect my device to arrive for another week or two.
In the meantime, it's always possible someone else releases root for it.
I saw @jcase and @Dees_Troy have been playing with TWRP, to me it seems wholly possible to fix that up (mostly) as well. But even if TWRP is released tomorrow, using the existing SuperSU ZIP will not work on it, due to all the breaking changes in Android 7.1.
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Hey I've unlocked my bootloader, but with the different partition layout and file based encryption (assuming this device uses that), is there any chance I'll have to erase my data and start over for root?
Because I got the 128GB model and I'm ready to start filling up with apps and keep a big portion of my Google Play music library to save on data and everything but I don't want to do it if there's a real possibility I'll have to erase everything if to achieve root.
I guess it is possible to use a custom recovery (once they come out) to backup, but that'll be a huge backup if I start keeping all my music to the device.
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tveith said:
Oh shut up. What a stupid thing to say. People are excited about dev work, and if they suggest a donation, what do you care? Why is it any of your business? If the dev has a problem with people providing positive feedback and offering donations, they will make it known.
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Totally agree. Thanks for speaking up!
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What ever but tour the same guys who's going to be asking for OTAs and asking devs to do this that and the other as fast as humanly possible.
If you want it that bad do it your self or sit and wait like a good little child.
No dev is going to rush something because of some people in a forum get a grip, like I said it's their time and it will be ready when it's ready.
You might think I'm going off on one but read the rules page for Christ's sakes.
sionicion said:
Hey I've unlocked my bootloader, but with the different partition layout and file based encryption (assuming this device uses that), is there any chance I'll have to erase my data and start over for root?
Because I got the 128GB model and I'm ready to start filling up with apps and keep a big portion of my Google Play music library to save on data and everything but I don't want to do it if there's a real possibility I'll have to erase everything if to achieve root.
I guess it is possible to use a custom recovery (once they come out) to backup, but that'll be a huge backup if I start keeping all my music to the device.
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The chance you'll have to erase is always present when rooting. Even when your device is fully prepared something may go wrong. At least you have already unlocked your bootloader, which reduces that chance.
File-based encryption will probably not be a reason to for wiping, though. It works fine in the dev version of SuperSU with Android 7.0 on a 5X.
Hey guys. Found this on the interwebs and was wondering how valid it is. http://www.technobuzz.net/root-google-pixel-xl/
Seeing as it calls for twrp which is not yet available, would flashfire work?
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mrnovanova said:
Hey guys. Found this on the interwebs and was wondering how valid it is. http://www.technobuzz.net/root-google-pixel-xl/
Seeing as it calls for twrp which is not yet available, would flashfire work?
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Looks interesting, but without twrp you sure are taking a big chance if something goes wrong.
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!!!!!!!!! Breaking news to sprint and possibly all g4 owners !!!!!!!!

SO I HAVE TO PUT THIS IN NOW DO NOT DOWNGRADE IF URE ABOVE ZVA YOU WILL HARD BRICK THERE ARE NEW G4 USERS AND PEOPLE ARE TRYING TO DG ON ZVB ZVC ZVD OR ZVE IS A BIG NO NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THIS HAS BEEN DISCUSSED MANY TIMES........................................................................................
twrp exploit found waiting on official release. this is a ls991 sprint varient. exploit may and should work on all devices.
i am one of orig alpha testers and great thanks to the man it should hopefully be fully working and ready for mass production soon
if u want to check progress look and thank here but please guys for the love of it no spamming the man he and his time are a great addition to the lg community and myself and everyone here can and should respect that remeber no eta or will u's politly ask and have a great day xda
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/development/locked-twrpinfish-locked-g4-devices-t3573048 new link
prequisites so far
must be rooted means zv6 or lower zva or zv9 can be downgraded to zv6 one of the 2 not sure
and kernel must be set to permissive
on a lighter note i hate to rub it in but i got the first sprint g4 with twrp on it
no flashing yet but did make backups
come one every one wake up lol this is what weve been waitin for
so ive been up since like 2 or 3 am and steadfasterx was kind enough to take the time do a good team viewer made a few mods
and technicly released a second alpha or first beta whichever twrp now persists through reboots and is permantly on my device
viper 4 android offic flashed with twrp beta for locked bls
You know im not one to complain very much. But i am quite upset with the sprint g4 community. I risk my device for the sake of the fun. And not even one thanks. 76 views and nothing. Did any of you ever think that now that this has happen mm will be next mm roms prerooted for twrp.
I make post after post to keep theis device alive and keep people updated. But nothing from the community. Im not asking for money or a place to stay. Just a simple thanks.
3 days after purchasing my device. I tear it apart to do a thermal paste mod which has clearly worked so far. Somethin like 2400 views. And i think 1 thanks
Just proves how demanding the world is this day in age but dont expect to help in return.
Again a thanks goes a long way
And so every one knows the beta 3 has been released went from a alpha to beta 3 in one day. Thats fricking amazing
This is great news, hope it leads to more.
WhoRuJudge said:
This is great news, hope it leads to more.
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I am orig lg ls991 tester and prob the only sprint tester. And i can tell u other than flashing modified kernels and recovs rite now just cause it adds to a secure boot error but upon twrp restore of orig boot parts all is good
This will be changing soon with efiboot. But for now this is wonderful
This is great news especially after the past...What was it? Three developers claiming to have unlocked the bootloader? If only I was a Dev then I could rack my brain and try to figure out how to beat anti-rollback to get back to lollipop.
LaughingCarrot said:
This is great news especially after the past...What was it? Three developers claiming to have unlocked the bootloader? If only I was a Dev then I could rack my brain and try to figure out how to beat anti-rollback to get back to lollipop.
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Yea it would be great if every one could enjoy this.
Octoplus box with jtag. I think can do it but 350 bucks.
I oredered one a few days ago. I cant wait i got another lg with antirollback i wanna try it on
Im hoping this will bring in new devs and someone will figure this out too
LaughingCarrot said:
This is great news especially after the past...What was it? Three developers claiming to have unlocked the bootloader? If only I was a Dev then I could rack my brain and try to figure out how to beat anti-rollback to get back to lollipop.
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The bootloader is still locked. This method hijacks the ramdisk and installs twrp somwhere else. Still have stock recovery too. Which i guess is cool never had 2 recovs at same time before
Like i said earlier no go on flashing anything modified on boot and recov partitions. Still secure boot errors. I wish i had a mm stock kernel zvd id see if i could flash and then restore zv6 twrp.
Has worked in past.
Either way man gets a prize. Hes is working on booting efidroid to multi boot which leaves to install anything ontop of orig kernal unmodified. So still wip but opens the door for rr cm anything through efidroid and dual boot.
Just want to say thanks to the community for there hard work it's very much appreciated. Also I had a question, I have a lg g4 sprint version I'm on zvb mellow mallow, can it be downgraded for me to install the hack?
shadow775 said:
Just want to say thanks to the community for there hard work it's very much appreciated. Also I had a question, I have a lg g4 sprint version I'm on zvb mellow mallow, can it be downgraded for me to install the hack?
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Unfort no. Zva and lower. Untill we find a way to beat qfusing. Which 1 day ofcoarse. No avail yet.
I might try this hex edit software and see if i can modify the antirollback qfuse. Either get all firms to say same as zvb c d or e. Dont get hhopes up yet.
But hopfully got a few theories. Ima start with zv5. Cause im not getting stuck if fail on zvb or higher
Wow this is really great news for ZV6 users! Hopefully the qfuse on the LS991 isn't un-exploitable like KNOX or something... It would be amazing if Octoplus box could actually do something about the horrible anti-rollback. Thanks for the great news!
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Wow this is really great news for ZV6 users! Hopefully the qfuse on the LS991 isn't un-exploitable like KNOX or something... It would be amazing if Octoplus box could actually do something about the horrible anti-rollback. Thanks for the great news!
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Well i ordered one a week ago. Ima find out. Some claims say it can with jtag. Ive been reading loads of hex edits seeing if i can edit a zv5 boot image to think its got a zv6 qfuse. But no luck yet. Ive been sick all week so far and runnin on about 7 or 8 hours of sleep since monday. So im pretty out of it. Lol.
Aint no smoke or no drink compare to sleep deprivation i thought i was seeing stuff last night. Which i know is possible. Ive been catchin a hour here and there. Everyones been passin around the flu and of coarse im always the last to catch it.
With twrp. Just downgrading boot image to zv5 isnt enough. Im not attempting a higher boot image yet. Im not getting stuck on a unrootable firmware.
4th test release released today with updated twrp version rc1 op thinks 1 more test realease before going public
Hate to be THAT guy, but those of us on ZVB are screwed anyway, so what's the point? I mean, If you Wanna spend 150+ dollars USD, you can unlock the bootloader on these as far up as ZVA, with a GCProKey. Proof of bootloader unlock support./
DaemeonZane said:
Hate to be THAT guy, but those of us on ZVB are screwed anyway, so what's the point? I mean, If you Wanna spend 150+ dollars USD, you can unlock the bootloader on these as far up as ZVA, with a GCProKey. Proof of bootloader unlock support./
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You mean those of us on ZVB, ZVC, ZVD, and ZVE etc etc etc....pretty sure the overwelming majority of Sprint LG G4 owners .....and LG G4 owners
Thanks for the efforts though.
klurrant said:
You mean those of us on ZVB, ZVC, ZVD, and ZVE etc etc etc....pretty sure the overwelming majority of Sprint LG G4 owners .....and LG G4 owners
Thanks for the efforts though.
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Yea that sucks. I do i believe i came across one other guy on zv6. Leaves me feeling like a loner.
TheMadScientist420 said:
Yea that sucks. I do i believe i came across one other guy on zv6. Leaves me feeling like a loner.
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One more on zv6 here.
Yeah, for those on ZVB+, hopefully this work will lead to a better understanding of LGs anti-rollback feature and allow it to be circumvented.

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