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Hello people.
Before i get a comment Like ''google it", i want to clarify that i think this thread will be useful to many people here. Why? Cuz i strongly beleive that many many galaxy users wont be grtting the gs4. No need to state the reasons.
Therefore, i bet many people, including me, are noob with htc devices and i would appreciate any help since rooting on gs3 was fairly easy compared to htc.
I know that with s-on i cant install custom roms , but i can still root it right? If i want to install a sense based ROM, do i need s-off? Or its only for aokp, cynogemod, etc?
For recovery mode, do i need s-off, bootloader unlocked? Or both?
Bootloader: does the international version comes unlocked?
Last question: who had htc one x or other previous 2012 htc devices, which ROM was more stabled? Batterywise? Speed?
Thanks in advance.
Sorry if any stupid questions made. But im rly noob.
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ksarius said:
Hello people.
Before i get a comment Like ''google it", i want to clarify that i think this thread will be useful to many people here. Why? Cuz i strongly beleive that many many galaxy users wont be grtting the gs4. No need to state the reasons.
Therefore, i bet many people, including me, are noob with htc devices and i would appreciate any help since rooting on gs3 was fairly easy compared to htc.
I know that with s-on i cant install custom roms , but i can still root it right? If i want to install a sense based ROM, do i need s-off? Or its only for aokp, cynogemod, etc?
For recovery mode, do i need s-off, bootloader unlocked? Or both?
Bootloader: does the international version comes unlocked?
Last question: who had htc one x or other previous 2012 htc devices, which ROM was more stabled? Batterywise? Speed?
Thanks in advance.
Sorry if any stupid questions made. But im rly noob.
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With S-ON you CAN install custom ROMs AND root the device.
Only the UNRELEASED HTC DEV edition (only an US version has been announced so far) comes with an unlocked bootloader.
SteelH said:
With S-ON you CAN install custom ROMs AND root the device.
Only the UNRELEASED HTC DEV edition (only an US version has been announced so far) comes with an unlocked bootloader.
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You just made me confused then. Whats the purpose of s-off then?
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ksarius said:
You just made me confused then. Whats the purpose of s-off then?
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With S-Off you can flash the kernel through your phone alone(without relying on fastboot on PC). And you can downgrade hboot, basebands etc.
In short S-Off is a more deeper level of tweaking to a point that you could brick your device permanently. Bootloader unlocking is just... unlocks your bootloader. And the bootloader has the capability to mess with the kernel and system partition.
If you're using a Windows.
S-Off = Administrator privileges
Bootloader unlock = standard user
Locked bootloader = Guest user
Riyal said:
With S-Off you can flash the kernel through your phone alone(without relying on fastboot on PC). And you can downgrade hboot, basebands etc.
In short S-Off is a more deeper level of tweaking to a point that you could brick your device permanently. Bootloader unlocking is just... unlocks your bootloader. And the bootloader has the capability to mess with the kernel and system partition.
If you're using a Windows.
S-Off = Administrator privileges
Bootloader unlock = standard user
Locked bootloader = Guest user
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Thx! That clears my doubts. Só with s-off i Can also flash custom ROM without PC?
Now I realize why ppl say sg3 is easier.
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Riyal said:
With S-Off you can flash the kernel through your phone alone(without relying on fastboot on PC). And you can downgrade hboot, basebands etc.
In short S-Off is a more deeper level of tweaking to a point that you could brick your device permanently. Bootloader unlocking is just... unlocks your bootloader. And the bootloader has the capability to mess with the kernel and system partition.
If you're using a Windows.
S-Off = Administrator privileges
Bootloader unlock = standard user
Locked bootloader = Guest user
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You can flash a kernel/boot.img without fastboot or a pc even if you are s-on. There is an updater-script mod to accomplish this.
S-Off = security check off. Meaning you can flash radios/fw etc that are not signed with HTCs private key.
Do we get updates rafter we unlock bootloader? If not - will simply locking the bootloader help to get updates?
mih3y said:
Do we get updates rafter we unlock bootloader? If not - will simply locking the bootloader help to get updates?
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No you will not get ota updates if you unlock the bootloader.
But I don't know what will happen if you re-lock it!
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I will just try to buy the dev. Edition from US so I don't have to worry about unlocking lol.
My next step will be to learn how to root it and flash new ROMs
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Sadly I won't be getting the dev edition since I'm not willing to pay $650 for a phone. Upgrading for $300 is a whole lot more appealing than paying $650. Hopefully someone will figure out how to unlock the bootloader for the AT&T locked version since obviously it won't be getting unlock through HTC Dev.
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xXxG0dzRAgexXx said:
Sadly I won't be getting the dev edition since I'm not willing to pay $650 for a phone. Upgrading for $300 is a whole lot more appealing than paying $650. Hopefully someone will figure out how to unlock the bootloader for the AT&T locked version since obviously it won't be getting unlock through HTC Dev.
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Why not? I saw at the blog that people could unlock from their website?
Also for me 650 is cheap. Do you know how much is an iPhone 5 64gb in my country? 1200 us dollar Lil.
You are luck to get a phone for only 300
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ksarius said:
Why not? I saw at the blog that people could unlock from their website?
Also for me 650 is cheap. Do you know how much is an iPhone 5 64gb in my country? 1200 us dollar Lil.
You are luck to get a phone for only 300
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Yeah I know some people got it worse. :/ but also a iPhone here for 64gb is 800 I believe. Still a big price gap between 800 and 1200 though.
The reason it won't be unlockable is because AT&T in the past had always had locked bootloaders that weren't unlock able byHTC Dev. I think the One X got it after a few months but I'd prefer not to wait. But for 300 vs 650 I can wait a bit. As long as it doesn't take like a year.
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Xiaomi isn't responding to my request to unlock the boatloader. Is there a way to unlock it without the official approval?
Sorry for that but it doesn't
You have to receive a message ?
I waiting already 10 days...
It is so stupid how they do this. It takes up their time. My phone was already unlocked by the person that I bought the phone from. But when I flashed the latest update, I didn't realize that wipe and lock was checked. Since it is tied to the Mi account, I have to wait for MIUI approval. So stupid!
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bricky23 said:
It is so stupid how they do this. It takes up their time. My phone was already unlocked by the person that I bought the phone from. But when I flashed the latest update, I didn't realize that wipe and lock was checked. Since it is tied to the Mi account, I have to wait for MIUI approval. So stupid!
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Same thing here, my ROM was global, not is Chinese very unusable, stupid
How to unlock the bootloader on the Honor Play
If you're looking for a way to unlock the bootloader of your Honor Play, you have probably stumbled on a lot of different articles talking about how Honor has discontinued their bootloader unlock program for all of their phones. Even thought the program has been discontinued, there is still a way for XDA Users to get a code for their Honor Play.
Recently, Honor has relaunched the program as a trail for XDA Users. This thread will allow you to fill out a simple form and provide your email address. After a few weeks, Honor will send you an unlock code.
Thread: Honor Re-Opens bootloader Unlocking on a Limited Trial for XDA
Once you've got your bootloader unlock code, follow these steps.
Turn on USB Debugging and OEM Unlock
On your Honor 7X:
Go to Settings > About
Tap on Build Number seven times
Go to Developer Options
Check Enable OEM Unlock
Check USB Debugging
Unlock VIA ADB
If you haven’t installed ADB yet, see this thread for instructions.
Plug your phone into your computer VIA USB
Type the command ‘adb reboot bootloader‘ and hit enter.
Once in bootloader mode, type ‘fastboot oem unlock [unlock code]‘
Follow the on-screen instructions
Waiting for my code it's only been 4 days or so though.
ephumuris said:
Waiting for my code it's only been 4 days or so though.
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It's so disappointing...
I've applied for my honor play only 5 days ago so still waiting [emoji849]
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Past 10 dayz:fingers-crossed:
I'm optimistic [emoji849]
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Sent. I hope I can root my Honor Play
Could be quite a while I think I have waited over a week now, probably gonna take a bit longer.
Still waiting also..
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Another way of unlocking bootloader
Actually i have contacted honor care in this regard and the guy told me atleast in india we can unlock our bootloaders or get an unlock code by visiting our near authorized service center with original bill(invoice) and the device.If someone is very eager to unlock and live near a authorized service center ,it was worth a try and make everyone know that it's true or not.
Attention guys... Do any of you tried to read Bootloader unlock code from phone with HCU Client, its paid one but it do the job well...
I mean are you guys having an unlockable phone ?? i heard that huawei pushed firmwares with no xloader partition, if thats the case, Unlock code wont help you... until you get a unlockable firmware in your phone....
Am confirming as i wanna buy this device but without BL unlocked, its useless for me..... Someone check it kindly...
Regards...
Why you bother to unlock the bootloader? At the moment, there is no single custom recovery and no custom ROM available for Honor Play.
motherninja said:
Why you bother to unlock the bootloader? At the moment, there is no single custom recovery and no custom ROM available for Honor Play.
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Due to unlocked bootloader, once we able to unlock bootloader, Dev will start working on it . hope for the best
Well it's the 25th did anybody receive email with unlock code ? I doubt lol
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Still not heard a thing!
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No luck guys
No1 reason to unlock bootloader is to be able to Root
Take it nobody got a email with code then
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Nah have i hell. Bit disappointing really.
Still happy with the Play on the whole i just like to tinker.
Don't think there was ever any intention to give them , asking support other questions there quick to reply when asked about bootloader code never heard back from them , I'm not surprised tbh , I'm afraid development for future honor phones will be near non existent , nice devices but without any development I will no longer purchase honor products we should all boy cot honor till they provide unlock , I like there devices but glad I sold it , let's hope they wake up and realise when there sales are down it was a mistake [emoji23]
Good luck with this device [emoji1696][emoji106]
Screw you Honor [emoji867][emoji867][emoji867]
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I have ordered the Explorer version, which is not there yet, come the days. Has anyone experienced what it looks like with a global version, so to install it? with locked bootloader? Am now back to miui for years and have lost something the overview. Will of course open the bootloader, but that always takes a bit
Congratulation for your Explorer Edition.
you can switch from china to global with unlocked bootloader (after 300 hours) but you should not lock the bootloader back after flashing, this will brick your device.
2nd disadvantage of these chinese edition is lack of LTE band 20.
If you are a european user this will have negative impact of your mobile coverage because most of our mobile phone providers use this band.
I would also like to have had the explorer edition but lack of Band 20 isn't a compromise for me.
yes thank you for the info, just hope the Xiaomi not sometime the bootloader still locks permanently.
seems like China version can install global rom via unlocked bootloader.
is there any instruction on how to do so?
also what will happen if bootloader is unlocked? thanks in advance!
Is there any way to install global rom on china version with locked Bootloader? Maybe with XiaoMiTool V2 ?
Bretl2009 said:
Is there any way to install global rom on china version with locked Bootloader? Maybe with XiaoMiTool V2 ?
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No, it will brick and you need service point
klanac8901 said:
No, it will brick and you need service point
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are you sure?
Vihru said:
are you sure?
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Yes, because it's true..
TheInfiniteAndroid said:
Yes, because it's true..
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Yes, go to any Xiaomi subforum and ask, what will happen, when you buy chinese hardware and flash global rom - it will brick.
Thanks for answer.
Next question....If i unlock the BL and flash the global rom (without root), does i get problems with google safetynet check? For example i want to use google pay.
Bretl2009 said:
Thanks for answer.
Next question....If i unlock the BL and flash the global rom (without root), does i get problems with google safetynet check? For example i want to use google pay.
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Google Pay won't work with a unlocked bootloader and no root
Bretl2009 said:
Thanks for answer.
Next question....If i unlock the BL and flash the global rom (without root), does i get problems with google safetynet check? For example i want to use google pay.
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EDIT: as many people pointed out, with some modifications on settings we are now able to use Google Pay.
Oh No so i have no chance to use google pay with China Version and global rom. Damn fail
Bretl2009 said:
Oh No so i have no chance to use google pay with China Version and global rom. Damn fail
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You can flash the xiaomi.eu ROM, which passes safety net.
Ulver said:
You can flash the xiaomi.eu ROM, which passes safety net.
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You mean, unlock BL and flash Xiaomi.eu Rom with fastboot?
Bretl2009 said:
You mean, unlock BL and flash Xiaomi.eu Rom with fastboot?
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I think so. That's what I plan to do
jvs60 said:
I think so. That's what I plan to do
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Did you do it? Works?
TheInfiniteAndroid said:
Google Pay won't work with a unlocked bootloader and no root
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where ever did you hear that? each and every phone i have ever had i have rooted as well as had a fully functioning play store.
xdarkmario said:
where ever did you hear that? each and every phone i have ever had i have rooted as well as had a fully functioning play store.
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They not talking about the play store but google pay (formally known as Android pay) which doesn't work or typically doesn't work if the bootloader is unlocked, but magisk root I believe has a mod to by pass but don't quote me on that I haven't used a xiaomi device before and haven't rooted my phone since I used my old Nexus 6p (which had bootloader unlocked and root with google pay working)(using Huawei mate 10 pro without root)
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They not talking about the play store but google pay (formally known as Android pay) which doesn't work or typically doesn't work if the bootloader is unlocked, but magisk root I believe has a mod to by pass but don't quote me on that I haven't used a xiaomi device before and haven't rooted my phone since I used my old Nexus 6p (which had bootloader unlocked and root with google pay working)(using Huawei mate 10 pro without root)
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ah yes, some apps like google pay have root detection but magisk now a days have circumvented that now.
Sorry if this has been asked
Hi this is my 1st ever Xiaomi phone always had Samsung
Love the phone it's mint
I'm confused when it comes to updates and all the different kind of versions to the roms
And reading some comments about ota updates I'm just confused as hell lol
So I'm in UK on Vodafone im
On miui 12.0.2 stable global
How do I get 12.5 update please as it doesn't show for me
Do you have to manually flash all updates ?
How do I know if my bootloader is locked?
How do I safely update /flash phone ?
If I flash phone will that void warranty?
Will my bank apps and Google pay work as I need Google pay ?
What is the best version to flash people and do some roms have better features to use than the 1 I'm already on ?
Sorry for being dumb I'm just scared to do things wrong
Thanks for taking time to read this and if you have spare time to reply and guide me I'd be ever so grateful. Can't imagine ever going back to Samsung I just love this phone
If your phone global is variants
Mi 11 Ultra Global Stable V12.5.2.0
OTA Apply for V12.0.2.0
https://bigota.d.miui.com/V12.5.2.0...RKAMIXM-V12.5.2.0.RKAMIXM-7f2669dbe3-11.0.zip
if EEA
Mi 11 Ultra EEA Stable V12.5.3.0
OTA Apply for V12.0.6.0
https://bigota.d.miui.com/V12.5.3.0...RKAEUXM-V12.5.3.0.RKAEUXM-4e14bc378f-11.0.zip
Other options try to click 'check for updated' several times,sometimes the updated will appear
Vodafone unfortunately doesn't let you OTA apply to any other firmware. You got to unlock bootloader.
BodgeKunt said:
Sorry if this has been asked
Hi this is my 1st ever Xiaomi phone always had Samsung
Love the phone it's mint
I'm confused when it comes to updates and all the different kind of versions to the roms
And reading some comments about ota updates I'm just confused as hell lol
So I'm in UK on Vodafone im
On miui 12.0.2 stable global
How do I get 12.5 update please as it doesn't show for me
Do you have to manually flash all updates ?
How do I know if my bootloader is locked?
How do I safely update /flash phone ?
If I flash phone will that void warranty?
Will my bank apps and Google pay work as I need Google pay ?
What is the best version to flash people and do some roms have better features to use than the 1 I'm already on ?
Sorry for being dumb I'm just scared to do things wrong
Thanks for taking time to read this and if you have spare time to reply and guide me I'd be ever so grateful. Can't imagine ever going back to Samsung I just love this phone
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Starting from halfway down!
If your phone is new, the bootloader is locked.
How to safely flash? Read the threads on unlocking the bootloader. There is very little risk provided you have learned how to do it (and not much risk even if you don't).
Warranty. I don't know. But you can always reflash stock firmware and relock the bootloader.
Most people who unlock flash Xiaomi.eu ROM. It is what I use. It's based on the Chinese firmware but heavily modified.
Banking apps and google pay work just fine
apd said:
Starting from halfway down!
If your phone is new, the bootloader is locked.
How to safely flash? Read the threads on unlocking the bootloader. There is very little risk provided you have learned how to do it (and not much risk even if you don't).
Warranty. I don't know. But you can always reflash stock firmware and relock the bootloader.
Most people who unlock flash Xiaomi.eu ROM. It is what I use. It's based on the Chinese firmware but heavily modified.
Banking apps and google pay work just fine
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Thank you
bakayaruo said:
If your phone global is variants
Mi 11 Ultra Global Stable V12.5.2.0
OTA Apply for V12.0.2.0
https://bigota.d.miui.com/V12.5.2.0...RKAMIXM-V12.5.2.0.RKAMIXM-7f2669dbe3-11.0.zip
if EEA
Mi 11 Ultra EEA Stable V12.5.3.0
OTA Apply for V12.0.6.0
https://bigota.d.miui.com/V12.5.3.0...RKAEUXM-V12.5.3.0.RKAEUXM-4e14bc378f-11.0.zip
Other options try to click 'check for updated' several times,sometimes the updated will appear
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Thanks so much
Blubber120 said:
Vodafone unfortunately doesn't let you OTA apply to any other firmware. You got to unlock bootloader.aThnk you
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Blubber120 said:
Vodafone unfortunately doesn't let you OTA apply to any other firmware. You got to unlock bootloader.
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Thanks I will watch some tutorials of how to do this
Trying to unlock bootloader all I get is this in Chinese can anyone help what this error is please
The Vodafone variant 12.5.1 is out now so check it for updates.
chistery said:
The Vodafone variant 12.5.1 is out now so check it for updates.
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Wow thank you I have the update
BodgeKunt said:
Trying to unlock bootloader all I get is this in Chinese can anyone help what this error is please
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why i can understand that there is a situation with find my device and its like apple... you need to unbind this phone in mi account from this account. after hat release from find device app you can unlock it
012345678 said:
why i can understand that there is a situation with find my device and its like apple... you need to unbind this phone in mi account from this account. after hat release from find device app you can unlock it
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Thanks will try that tomorrow
BodgeKunt said:
Thanks will try that tomorrow
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if you dont get it working write me