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S-off discussion: Can we look to Rezound for help on root?

Hey guys, it looks like the HTC Rezound is close to getting S-Off by Evil. If you didn't know, the Rezound has had a locked bootloader all this time just like us. Can we look to how they got root to help with our own efforts. The method of getting S-Off between these two phones can't be that different, can it?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1375598
EDIT: Apparently links to his site are prohibited. But just google "s-off think tank" to get to Evil's site.

They look close resembling. Worth a shot and try.
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XAviierG said:
They look close resembling. Worth a shot and try.
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I'm pretty sure the internals are very very alike too. The only difference I've read is the screen size. They both came out around the same time, so I'd think they'd be locked in a very similar fashion.

slapshot30 said:
I'm pretty sure the internals are very very alike too. The only difference I've read is the screen size. They both came out around the same time, so I'd think they'd be locked in a very similar fashion.
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If they are very close then you can take their way and use to the Vivid bootloader
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XAviierG said:
If they are very close then you can take their way and use to the Vivid bootloader
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I hope so... That seems to be a pretty good option right now. I posted this same thing in the "think tank" thread in the dev section, so hopefully a skilled dev can take it into consideration.

Just got a tweet back from the Evil man himself and he said "we can try"
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XAviierG said:
Just got a tweet back from the Evil man himself and he said "we can try"
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So would we use his exact method? Or would we have to tweak a few little things? I know for many Samsung phones, you can use the universal SuperOneClick root. Would it work kind of like that?

Probably tweak it a bit
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Probably tweak it a bit
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Yeah, that's probably what we'll need to do. Hopefully, he unlocks it soon.
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He already decoded the tokens. Just now need to decode what the .bin files changes.
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Longcat14 said:
Yeah, that's probably what we'll need to do. Hopefully, he unlocks it soon.
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Apparently he is very very close. The link said days, if not hours away. Would he be the one to tweak it for us or would one of us have to? I'm not even sure if we could post our version on here though, XDA is pretty ant-anything that involves him. Maybe he could post our version on his site.

slapshot30 said:
Apparently he is very very close. The link said days, if not hours away. Would he be the one to tweak it for us or would one of us have to? I'm not even sure if we could post our version on here though, XDA is pretty ant-anything that involves him. Maybe he could post our version on his site.
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Probably one of us. Or we can ask for help from him.
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For the record, evil is not wanting it released here without his permission as well. You can link his twitter, but you can't link his site, due to him charging for a root exploit for the shift.
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Probably one of us. Or we can ask for help from him.
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Alright sounds good. I'm sure we have people that can pick up on that.
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For the record, evil is not wanting it released here without his permission as well. You can link his twitter, but you can't link his site, due to him charging for a root exploit for the shift.
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Oh, I didn't know that. Now I understand why though. Thanks for the insight, we'll try to refrain from linking his site.

slapshot30 said:
Alright sounds good. I'm sure we have people that can pick up on that.
Oh, I didn't know that. Now I understand why though. Thanks for the insight, we'll try to refrain from linking his site.
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Thanks. Other forums have not been so cool with it.
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Better to ask that in correct fourm
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maddiedad2009 said:
Better to ask that in correct fourm
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Changed the title, looks good to me now . The general section usually gets a little more action than the Q and A section. My intention was for any possible devs to help us out with this. My apologies for trying to help us all find root lol.

Now we play the waiting game
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pstevep said:
For the record, evil is not wanting it released here without his permission as well. You can link his twitter, but you can't link his site, due to him charging for a root exploit for the shift.
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Look, I don't like the guy and I think his attitude is terrible and he deserved the ban he got. But can we refrain from saying stuff that isn't true? It does nothing for guiding people to an eventual unlocked rezound (or vivid in this case). Open is supposed to be was android is about... not squelching possible advancements based off a personal problem.
C'mon now you're a moderator. Please conduct yourself accordingly. You could have left it at, "You can link his twitter, but you can't link his site."

Gall0wz said:
Look, I don't like the guy and I think his attitude is terrible and he deserved the ban he got. But can we refrain from saying stuff that isn't true? It does nothing for guiding people to an eventual unlocked rezound. Open is supposed to be was android is about... not squelching possible advancements based off a personal problem.
C'mon now you're a moderator. Please conduct yourself accordingly. You could have left it at. "You can link his twitter, but you can't link his site."
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As I appreciate your enthusiasm for moderating me. The statement was made intentionally. As I have had this thread topic in multiple forums and the dev in question prompts flaming from discussion as to why we can't link his site. Most people on here either love or hate the guy, I am cool with him. My statement is made because that's the reasoning behind not linking his site. I can post it when I did or we could wait until it was asked, I chose the pre emptive approach to avoid someone literally saying something negative about the dev and xda. If you have an issue with my statement please address a senior mod or admin.
I'm not a douche bag here, I treat you all with respect and do what I can to help. Thanks.
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Why People Are Afraid of The "Thanks" Button.

I honestly have no clue.
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with all respect whats the point of this thread. why is so important? Im going to be honest with you i have been in this forum for more than a year (g1,hd2,mt4g,my touch,incredible,droid x and alot more i dont remember) if you see my numbers your are going to laught. but you know what i dont care because i dont know you but im here to learn of the devs if i can help i do or at least i try. But i not going to clicking thanks on every silly post. And honestly theres only a few posts deserve thanks in this bionic forum the rest are are just a waste of time. Like i said im not here for numbers and im not afraid to click the thanks but you are going to see my thanks on the posts i think really deserve.
This is no personal im just making my point and trying to help you with your question.
i prefer too see a member with 25 helpful posts than a member with 300 nonsense posts.
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lrrc29 said:
with all respect whats the point of this thread. why is so important? Im going to be honest with you i have been in this forum for more than a year (g1,hd2,mt4g,my touch,incredible,droid x and alot more i dont remember) if you see my numbers your are going to laught. but you know what i dont care because i dont know you but im here to learn of the devs if i can help i do or at least i try. But i not going to clicking thanks on every silly post. And honestly theres only a few posts deserve thanks in this bionic forum the rest are are just a waste of time. Like i said im not here for numbers and im not afraid to click the thanks but you are going to see my thanks on the posts i think really deserve.
This is no personal im just making my point and trying to help you with your question.
i prefer too see a member with 25 helpful posts than a member with 300 nonsense posts.
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Yeah and you've thanked a couple of mine lol
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if you feel like youre really helping this forum, it doesnt matter how many times you get a thanks on your posts just keep doing what you do and forget that. do you think that stopped the great devs we have here on xda community?
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lrrc29 said:
if you feel like youre really helping this forum, it doesnt matter how many times you get a thanks on yours post keep doing what you do and forget that. do you think that stopped the great devs we have here on xda community?
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Nope
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But when you put a lot if work into a thread it kinda sucks when you can't get a Thank You. Thats real talk not forum bs.
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i know how you feel.
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In my opinion if someone helped me with a issue I will hit the thanks button and I would expect the same back it not the number its the time and effort we put in that deserve a thanks
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What all do u get from people clicking "Thanks"? Just another number or just to feel appreciated or what? I just received thanking privileges and am rather new to this site.

Platy87 said:
What all do u get from people clicking "Thanks"? Just another number or just to feel appreciated or what? I just received thanking privileges and am rather new to this site.
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Its just the gesture
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Exactly its like your girlfriend putting all kinds of effort making you dinner or whatever and you just nod your head instead of saying that same principle IMO..
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I use the xda app and don't see a thanks button. But does it make a difference if someone tells you thank you or hits the thanks button? A lot of the people who need help on here is because they haven't taken the time to read through the information and follow instructions. If they can't take time to read and follow instructions, can't really expect them to click a thanks button.
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To a point yes to a point no and all you have to do is push the menu button on phone browser and click the thanks button bam done.
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Unfortunately when I hit menu, it doesn't have a thanks button. I get refresh, reply, subscribe, browser, close.
I still stand by that majority of the help could be avoided in the first place if people would read and follow the exact directions. Most of the.questions on here have been answered many times and still get asked again. I am starting to see why so many developers have left xda.
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OK well that makes sense..
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To thanks in the XDA app or tapatalk itself just long press on the post in question. You will then get the Thanks options added as a possible choice
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Nope, I get quote, reply, send user message, and view users profile.
I say thanks when someone helps me so they know I appreciate it and that's what really matters.
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smokedkill said:
Unfortunately when I hit menu, it doesn't have a thanks button. I get refresh, reply, subscribe, browser, close.
I still stand by that majority of the help could be avoided in the first place if people would read and follow the exact directions. Most of the.questions on here have been answered many times and still get asked again. I am starting to see why so many developers have left xda.
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Tap the post you want to thank and it's in that menu. If it's not in there then make sure you've got the latest version. It's been in for a while now so I'd be surprised if it was because you've got an old version, but you never know.

Not positive, but I don't think the free xda app has a thanks button

To all developers for grouper

Just wanted to say thank you.
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What are you talking about, there's tons of development here and will continue for another year at least .
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JaZart said:
What are you talking about, there's tons of development here and will continue for another year at least .
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Oh I know grouper developing will continue. Sorry I'm not good at expressing myself in forums and threads as I tend to trail off. Its a fact that there are some ROMs and kernels that have been,well -abandoned- for lack of a better word. I'm just trying to thank those devs that have moved on for whatever reason. I had the first kindle fire and was actually surprised to see people dev.ing for Otter. Guess I need to brush up on my online communication skills. I've miscommunicated my point on more than one occasion lately. Think I'll stick to just downloading and let everyone else do the talking.
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This is golden !
Are you that awkward in real life?
Don't apologise for the way you speak mate, if people don't get it, explain it in another way.

Well, lets just close this here and leave it at an awkward thanks....

[Q] Walkman widget. But with different background.

With all the tech genius on the forum I was wondering if anyone could change the stock Walkman widget a little. Basically it's a bit out of place on my home screen with its dark background as all my widgets have no background.
Could it be changed to clear? Before its mentioned, no I don't want to use a different widget for it. I like the Walkman one.
I'm running Xperia Launcher 2.0.5b found on the forum. I can't find the link to the thread again though. I'm on a C6603, 4.1.2, locked bootloader.
I'm using the launcher as I like the extra little bit of customisation over the stock home. But would go back if needed
I hope someone can help.
Thanks

I am bitterly disappointed with the lack of knowledge. Maybe xda isn't what people make it out to be.
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Kirkymole said:
I am bitterly disappointed with the lack of knowledge. Maybe xda isn't what people make it out to be.
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It is not like someone is gonna run and do whatever you want just because.

DrKrFfXx said:
It is not like someone is gonna run and do whatever you want just because.
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Just because what...? This is a forum, for people to share, request and discuss mods. Seems every other twat round here demands and gets... Thought I'd give it a go.
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OP, this is not what XDA is about, please read this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16682226&postcount=2441
Let me quote certain points about what you are minsunderstanding about XDA developers:
XDA is and always will be about the developers.
XDA is not a place to come and make your phone cool.
XDA IS a place to come to learn and share your knowledge. If you are not here for those reasons then you are here for the wrong ones.
I have watched XDA become a place where every dumbass in the world has a smartphone and comes here thinking they have the right to anything. Well guess what? You dont have the right to ****. We share it because we want to and we dont if we dont feel like it. Are the Developers or the Mods required to make you happy? Nope not in the least. Wanna leave. Go ahead. I beg you, please do. The less people that are asking dumb question cause they dont know what they are doing (this is understood when your new, but at least look) or are too lazy to look for it the better.
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If no one responds your request, that does not mean they lack the knowledge in doing it. Demanding things will get you nowhere. If no developer wants to do what you request, then move on. Xda is not about doing what people want developers to do.

ZeroInfinity said:
OP, this is not what XDA is about, please read this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16682226&postcount=2441
Let me quote certain points about what you are minsunderstanding about XDA developers:
If no one responds your request, that does not mean they lack the knowledge in doing it. Demanding things will get you nowhere. If no developer wants to do what you request, then move on. Xda is not about doing what people want developers to do.
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Maybe that message needs to be shared amongst a fair majority of users of XDA....
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Kirkymole said:
Maybe that message needs to be shared amongst a fair majority of users of XDA....
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So people should have to be prompted not to act like an entitled noob that stamps their feet like a child if they don't get what they want?
How about they should just behave in a decent manner to begin with?
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And in what way have I stamped my feet? Might I remind your highness that everyone is a noob at some point.
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Kirkymole said:
And in what way have I stamped my feet? Might I remind your highness that everyone is a noob at some point.
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Hmm, let's see....
Kirkymole said:
I am bitterly disappointed with the lack of knowledge. Maybe xda isn't what people make it out to be.
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Seems every other twat round here demands and gets... Thought I'd give it a go.
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Even though I was talking in general about your suggestion that everyone should need to be told how to behave properly (they already are, by the way, in the forum rules, read them), is that a proper way to behave when you're asking for help from people that work for free? Or even the proper way to behave in public? I think not.
As for everyone being a noob to begin with; that does not entitle anyone to behave inappropriately and ***** and moan if they don't get what they demand.
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[Solved] NFC "N" icon in statusbar?

I rcvd 4.3 update, and running totally stock.
Since the update, this icon is bugging me, but dont know whats this icon for.
Does anyone know that?
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Its the icon to show NFC is turned on.
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Thanks
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I don't see how people don't see this as an N and work it out for themselves? How many more threads on this are we going to get?

EddyOS said:
I don't see how people don't see this as an N and work it out for themselves? How many more threads on this are we going to get?
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I saw it as N, but never use nfc, so didn't realize. There was no way i could search it.
Plus, the other guy already helped me out, so this answer wasn't necessary.
This thread is meant to ask questions, it is for those who dont know the stuff.
I appreciate a senior member like you, help people, but you if you are to answer, then you should think about what you are posting.
Thanks.
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mathrania said:
I saw it as N, but never use nfc, so didn't realize. There was no way i could search it.
Plus, the other guy already helped me out, so this answer wasn't necessary.
This thread is meant to ask questions, it is for those who dont know the stuff.
I appreciate a senior member like you, help people, but you if you are to answer, then you should think about what you are posting.
Thanks.
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Seeing as rule number one here is to search you could've found the answer as since 4.3 came out it has been asked numerous times so, really, this entire thread shouldn't exist
Might be worth adding '[SOLVED - NFC ICON] to the thread title so people searching can find it in future

EddyOS said:
Seeing as rule number one here is to search you could've found the answer as since 4.3 came out it has been asked numerous times so, really, this entire thread shouldn't exist
Might be worth adding '[SOLVED - NFC ICON] to the thread title so people searching can find it in future
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Changed the title
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mathrania said:
Changed the title
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Changed to a good, informative one too Hopefully it can help others in future