HTC Incredible 4G LTE to have unlocked bootloader

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I posted this in the Inc2 forum before I realized there was a Inc4G forum. . .

Well, I'm sold. Those are the two magic words I needed to hear. Can't wait for that bad boy.

http://androidheadlines.com/2012/05/...le-4g-lte.html

Even though the incredible 4G seems to have a few things that it lacks compared to the One X, it does have an unlocked bootloader which the One X does not. It seems that there was quite following of fans that wouldn’t have it any other way. This small group of android nerds is extremely passionate about the capability to tweak and change their devices. For those of you that are unfamiliar with what an unlocked bootloader does, it allows you somewhat endless possibilities to customize the firmware (or OS) on your device. Which can enhance its user experience, looks, features and the like. This move by HTC to keep the bootloader unlocked is because HTC says they fully support the ability to keep things open and customizable.

HTC is fully committed to the bootloader unlocking program and that Verizon is also completely behind it. Ultimately leading to its choice to make the incredible 4G LTE with this feature. While Verizon is behind the idea now. They could of course change their mind at any time.

Hell yeah!

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Seems more like HTC will let the bootloader be unlocked via their site. That's not the unlock you are used to for your inc2

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I bet the clip will work on this device for a permanent s-off though ... At least there's hope . . .

I'll just repost my question from the Dinc2 forum, in case someone watching it here wants to chip in their thoughts:

But still, the fact remains that it will be unlocked by HTC's online unlock tool. Which does not grant S-OFF. Granted that this is better than nothing, but I really want to know how much can be done without S-OFF. I mean, S-OFF was a huge thing for rezound, which recently got it. And I heard, until S-OFF was achieved, AOSP ROMs were impossible on Rezound. So, how much can be done by simply unlocking it by HTC's tool and not getting S-OFF? What is the difference between unlocked bootloader with S-ON (i.e. HTC's unlock method) and unlocked Bootloader via S-OFF like I did for the Dinc2? That is my basic question.

Originally Posted by litetaker

I'll just repost my question from the Dinc2 forum, in case someone watching it here wants to chip in their thoughts:

But still, the fact remains that it will be unlocked by HTC's online unlock tool. Which does not grant S-OFF. Granted that this is better than nothing, but I really want to know how much can be done without S-OFF. I mean, S-OFF was a huge thing for rezound, which recently got it. And I heard, until S-OFF was achieved, AOSP ROMs were impossible on Rezound. So, how much can be done by simply unlocking it by HTC's tool and not getting S-OFF? What is the difference between unlocked bootloader with S-ON (i.e. HTC's unlock method) and unlocked Bootloader via S-OFF like I did for the Dinc2? That is my basic question.

You sir, have been misinformed. S-off on the rebound WAS a great achievement but has nothing to do with aosp. The problem with that is the RIL which will be an issue for the inc4g also.
Also, an unlocked bootloader is not all the different from s-off but does have so.e huge problems like nit being able to downgrade easily if you accidentally run an RUU that updates the baseband. It also give issues with version numbers if leaks are released but that issue has been fixed. Kernels can not be flashed via recovery and you have to lock the bootloader whenever you want to run an RUU. I may be forgetting some other differences but the last and IMO biggest is that once you unlock, it will always say re-locked at the top which COULD cause warranty issues even though it has nit for anyone so far.

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If you want AOSP so bad then just get a Nexus. Personally, I'm stoked for some ICS with Sense 4.

According to that article. It says it won't have the S4 cpu in it.

Originally Posted by graymonkey44

According to that article. It says it won't have the S4 cpu in it.

I read it has a S4 but doesn't, so I'm like huh?
So S3.5?

Anyway, maybe the method that got Rezound users like myself S-OFF can get I4GLTE users theirs, such a clever method at that.

Originally Posted by graymonkey44

According to that article. It says it won't have the S4 cpu in it.

Originally Posted by I Am Marino

I read it has a S4 but doesn't, so I'm like huh?
So S3.5?

Anyway, maybe the method that got Rezound users like myself S-OFF can get I4GLTE users theirs, such a clever method at that.

the official annoucement from vzw and htc said it was a s4 chip

its just not the same exact chip as the one s or one x

i gave me best guess on the actual chip here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...8&postcount=41