[Q] Help unlocking bootloader

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pinktheater

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Hey guys, I finally got my phone! :D

I want to install a custom ROM but first I need to unlock the bootloader and I'm having a nightmare doing it. Is there an specific thread where I can ask for help with, since I didn't find any I created this one but feel free to delete it.

On the FAQ thread I found this:

"First you need to unlock your bootloader. To do that, go to http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader. On the supported devices list, choose "HTC One (M8)"

If I go there, i am able to get up to step #5, but when I enter the command "fastboot oem get_identifier_token" I get that "fastboot" is not a recognized command.

Error_fastboot.jpg


I've searched on Google, but all thread (or most of them) only point to old devices or another brands. I also tried to use a root toolkit, but everything takes to that #5 step.

What am I missing here?
 

EddyOS

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Hey guys, I finally got my phone! :D

I want to install a custom ROM but first I need to unlock the bootloader and I'm having a nightmare doing it. Is there an specific thread where I can ask for help with, since I didn't find any I created this one but feel free to delete it.

On the FAQ thread I found this:

"First you need to unlock your bootloader. To do that, go to http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader. On the supported devices list, choose "HTC One (M8)"

If I go there, i am able to get up to step #5, but when I enter the command "fastboot oem get_identifier_token" I get that "fastboot" is not a recognized command.

Error_fastboot.jpg


I've searched on Google, but all thread (or most of them) only point to old devices or another brands. I also tried to use a root toolkit, but everything takes to that #5 step.

What am I missing here?

This will help you set up adb/fastboot in your System path, the rest is as you've already done...

http://www.redmondpie.com/how-to-set-up-android-adb-and-fastboot-on-windows-tutorial/
 
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    Hey guys, I finally got my phone! :D

    I want to install a custom ROM but first I need to unlock the bootloader and I'm having a nightmare doing it. Is there an specific thread where I can ask for help with, since I didn't find any I created this one but feel free to delete it.

    On the FAQ thread I found this:

    "First you need to unlock your bootloader. To do that, go to http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader. On the supported devices list, choose "HTC One (M8)"

    If I go there, i am able to get up to step #5, but when I enter the command "fastboot oem get_identifier_token" I get that "fastboot" is not a recognized command.

    Error_fastboot.jpg


    I've searched on Google, but all thread (or most of them) only point to old devices or another brands. I also tried to use a root toolkit, but everything takes to that #5 step.

    What am I missing here?

    This will help you set up adb/fastboot in your System path, the rest is as you've already done...

    http://www.redmondpie.com/how-to-set-up-android-adb-and-fastboot-on-windows-tutorial/
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    Thanks mate! I finally did it, but damn it took a lot of work :D

    If you now have adb in your system path you can run the commands in any location - makes life a LOT easier moving forward (and it applies to ALL Android devices)