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graffixnyc

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Not sure if anyone posted this but the HTC Unlocking procedure works after the OTA update. I unlocked my friend's bootloader using the directions on the htcdev site (even though it says unlocking is only available for the sensation currently)

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Johnabis

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I read on goodandevo.net that its supposed to erase all the contacts and everything else that you changed on the phone. that it basically reverts it to stock. is that true?
 

bwcorvus

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Nice man...thanks for being the n00b...I mean tester...

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I noticed that it says S-On, can you flash a custom recovery via bootloader?

I was able to flash clockwork mod. TWP didnt boot and just rebooted the phone when I tried to go into recovery. I dont have any roms here to flash and I'm leaving in a few for a final I have. BUT I did pop my memory card in there and am going through a restore now
 

spencer88

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I was able to flash clockwork mod. TWP didnt boot and just rebooted the phone when I tried to go into recovery. I dont have any roms here to flash and I'm leaving in a few for a final I have. BUT I did pop my memory card in there and am going through a restore now

You have some balls to use their method to unlock if that's your only EVO 3D lol
 

bwcorvus

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You have some balls to use their method to unlock if that's your only EVO 3D lol

I don't see why people are so scared to use the method. Yes you loose your warranty, but honestly how many people have used warranty to fix a phone? I personally have NEVER, but have used insurance 3 times over the last 10 years.
 

DeMiNe0

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i use htc unlock but cant get the recovery load just reboots...tried both custom recoverys

^ Thats why i don't use the HTC Unlock.


S-ON will always be on using HTC's method. I believe it's to keep you from flashing the radio. If I'm correct the only extra thing you can actually flash with htc's unlocker is the system, data and boot partition. Or certain recovery's authorized by HTC can be flashed.
 

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I wonder if you can run the fastboot command "setsecureflag" if that will change the S-ON to S-OFF.

Hmm ill try when I get home. It's not my phone. It's my friends. Hehe mine has been s-off since the day it was released.

Ok so can't flash splash screens. I tried flashing it via fastboot and the zip. When i try in fastboot I get a bootloader signiture error. When i try the zip it starts to parse it but then boots me out. Engine hboot zip did the same thing. While its partially unlocked I think they still locked down some things. Fastboot erase recovery errors out saying not allowed.



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umbra6

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Why? HTC makes the phone and software for it. Their methods are better than finding hacks and holes in the software to push the things needed for s-off, etc.

This is also what differentiates a tester and a follower...trying it out for yourself :).

Edit...quoted the wrong part...should have quoted the having balls part...
 

.TeeJay.

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I have used my warranty Prolly 10 times in the last 3 years. Good luck with your EVO and if it screws up your screwed

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cruise350

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Can someone show me the quoted text from HTC's site that says if you unlock using their method that your warranty is void. Or is everyone just assuming this because they want your serial number to unlock.
 

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