Farewell DX2 community! HTC Dinc2, Here I come!!! :D + Tips to score a new phone!

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I saw some of you wondering/asking/speculating about what s-off is/does/allows
S-off/s-on is a security check/flag that resides in the radio of HTC devices it checks the signatures on firmware before it is allowed to be written to system memory partition.
There are of course work arounds that allow you to still flash roms and such, but the problem lies in that you don't have permanent root if still s-on. And with s on you can't flash modified stock images (i.e. Stock rooted roms) and such. But like I said there are of course work around to these issues regarding s-on.

More info: http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile...on-htc-android-phones-with-unrevoked-forever/

If you want to learn more about it Google will easily bring up a TON of detailed info about it, I made sure to read up about it before I put my buddies inc to s off, but I still don't completely understand it lol.
Had to do with allowing access to write to the NAND flash memory.
Hope this kinda clarifies some stuff lol
Are y'all sure rezound doesn't have s off? I could of swore it did lol, I know HTC dev tool can unlock it, but that tool doesn't give any of their devices s-off "true unlocked" lol

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I saw some of you wondering/asking/speculating about what s-off is/does/allows
S-off/s-on is a security check/flag that resides in the radio of HTC devices it checks the signatures on firmware before it is allowed to be written to system memory partition.
There are of course work arounds that allow you to still flash roms and such, but the problem lies in that you don't have permanent root if still s-on. And with s on you can't flash modified stock images (i.e. Stock rooted roms) and such. But like I said there are of course work around to these issues regarding s-on.

More info: http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile...on-htc-android-phones-with-unrevoked-forever/

If you want to learn more about it Google will easily bring up a TON of detailed info about it, I made sure to read up about it before I put my buddies inc to s off, but I still don't completely understand it lol.
Had to do with allowing access to write to the NAND flash memory.
Hope this kinda clarifies some stuff lol
Are y'all sure rezound doesn't have s off? I could of swore it did lol, I know HTC dev tool can unlock it, but that tool doesn't give any of their devices s-off "true unlocked" lol

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Thanks for the post. The rezound is due to get s-off very soon. They have a website now, unlimited.io. not open yet but I can almost taste it lol

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My thanks count proves I am no troll. I am just blocking you. Instigators like you are a cancer that is killing xda. This was a helpful thread to people until you chimed in off topic.

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Yo guys go fight somewhere else or else we'll get a mod on your ass. This isn't the time nor the place so stop or take it elsewhere.

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Yo guys go fight somewhere else or else we'll get a mod on your ass. This isn't the time nor the place so stop or take it elsewhere.

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I agree with you, I blocked him so I am not tempted to respond to his off topic posts.

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Ok, here's an update. Called back VZW today to move forward with the HTC Rezound early upgrade...the guy i originally talked to was off today, so i had to talk to a whole new rep...and she was like "oh no, i dont think we can do that early upgrade, blah blah blah"....i asked her nicely to check with her supervisor, and that the original rep had ok'ed it with his supervisor..she says NO, but will check again, and call me back...after a couple hours, calls back and says her rep will allow the upgrade...sooo i said lets do it...soo, should see the phone early next week.. will give a final update once i have it in hand...:)

That is an insane early upgrade. You went from a buggy 3g phone to one if the best lte phones on Verizon. Surprised that Verizon gave you it but congrats on the new phone.

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bahaha i just used a paper clip to s-off!! lol

You might have to send me a PM with a list of what you did when you first got the phone. Coming from another X2 user and someone new to that device will help more then a thread where as they think you've done this before. A Noob guide to Rezound romming. It seems way more confusing then a Moto device where as I just clicked a button was rooted and then installed a rom and I was done.
 

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Oh. My. GOD!!! The S-off for your device is more complicated than rocket science!

Thank god, I have a Dinc2... Though I must admit it would be all worth it at the end of the day! Do you have to turn two knobs at the same time, flip open the command switch and hit the red button? lol! :D

It's not that bad. You run a program, and plug in your phone, and and poke a hole or two with a paper clip lol

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That wire trick makes wonder

There is something on the x2 I have ALWAYS wondered about and asked about a few times a long time ago.

When you take the battery cover off your x2, and you see the oil tab for the battery, there is a small gold switch looking thing right next to it to the left. I have on multiples occasions pressed it down using a small screwdriver lol. It goes down, it is almost like the connectors that your battery presses against. I have no idea what it is for.
But it just reminds of a switch of some type, and has always interested me to figure out what it is there for....

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Ash...
You talkin bout ground pin for the door?
You ain't workin on my car! Lol.
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Seems way too late and hardly worth it now, but I added a shout out to ashclepdia in the OP! I read the first few para's and noted a renowned character missing from the list of shout outs...

Sandso, though you weren't in the original list, I added you long back when I saw your post, which reminded me...
 

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    Statutory Warning : This post is SUPER long! May cause delusions, dehydration, rage towards Motorola and/or VZW or depression! For those who can't withstand this post, skip to the end for a one line summary.

    So it has been over 8, dreadful and painful months with the DX2. And to dull this pain, I had you guys to follow and read up on. Great devs and their ROMs, Pepperm1nt, Nitro, the_guy_who_made_liberty (Oops, I dunno the name of the guy), Ryman222 for his Molten (which incidentally was my first ROM) and then comes mastafunk, aceoyame and the one and only Dragonzkiller!!! He was THE guy who let me have hope over the last few months (of course, with respect to my phone! If he was the sole reason I'd have hope in my life over the last few months then something is SERIOUSLY wrong with me... :p).

    There are many others like Moonshadow, TransX2, TravisdroidX2, iBolski (who was the inspiration for my BBB Moto attack), gaad0701, antp121 , Sandso9, ashclepdia(OMG! How did I forget you!:eek:) ad infinitum! All of you guys helped me have fun around in these forums and gave me numerous thanks as well. I am very grateful to you and will definitely miss you when I leave. So I'll still pop in every now and then so that I don't completely miss you guys!

    Anyway, coming to the actual news! I got a Droid Incredible 2, currently being shipped by VZW with a back plate and a battery as well! Swell! Here is how this happened.

    Over the last 1-2 weeks, I got very active in pursuing my Moto and VZW complaints. So, many phone calls, emails and chats have been exchanged. But in short, nothing significant emerged. Then I heard people complaining to VZW and getting a call from an engineer and being offered a Gnex!!! :eek::eek::eek: Naturally, I was jealous, but also inspired and motivated to attack VZW to score a new phone.

    I got a call from VZW in response to my online complaint. I seized this opportunity to get in touch with a Tech support rep and elaborated and bemoaned about my phone's countless issues. She was sympathetic and TRIED to check if I could possibly get a different phone. Unfortunately I couldn't. BUT she said something that intrigued me! She said that I did not hit the threshold that would make me eligible to getting a different phone. I was told that I needed to order ONE more DX2 replacement device before I can get a different phone. You see, I only ordered one replacement so far. So I hatched a plan.

    I ordered a second replacement DX2 (making it the third DX2 I had, the first being the one I purchased and the second and third being the replacements). I ordered it yesterday and I received it today.

    Then, I didn't waste anytime tinkering and checking this phone. Instead I activated it and immediately called VZW claiming that this phone had all the issues my previous 2 phones had as well. They lied to you (Moto and VZW) so why not you lie as well! :p :D I told them I was not happy and that I was sure that getting another DX2 as a replacement will not help either as it seems to be an issue with all Droid X2's. I added that I was told if I had issues with this phone too, then they may be able to offer me a different model. She looked into it and said, YES, they can offer me a different model!!! :D :D :D Huzzah! Success, finally!

    I went through the process and was told that I can have either the HTC Dinc2, the Motorola Droid 3 or the older Samsung Fascinate. Samsung fascinate!? Bleh! :eek: No thank you! Droid 3!!!??? :eek::eek::eek: Are you ****ing serious!!!??? It is like from one hell to another!!! :p :D Not only does it have a locked Bootloader, but it is not even confirmed to get ICS as of now! Plus, I will not go for Droid 3, purely on moral and ethical grounds. I will NOT be doing business with a company that plainly doesn't give a **** about its customers, like Motorola!

    On the other hand, HTC has unlocked the Bootloader for the Dinc2 AND it has added Dinc2 to its ICS upgrade list!!! :eek::eek::eek: :D :D. Plus as per XDA forums, Dinc2 has LOADS of ICS ROMs. Now that is my sort of company!

    So sign me up for a HTC Droid Incredible 2 I said to the customer care rep. And she did.

    To others wanting to ditch this phone and get a new one like me, the following are some tips and tricks.

    1. Complain to VZW. CALL Tech Support: 866-221-4096.Tell them all the faults of your phone you can think of. Refer to this list if you need help : http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=24528918&postcount=12

    2. Tell them that you checked online forums and it appears that ALL DX2's have this problem. So, request them to give you a different device.

    3. Now, if you had one or less replacements so far, you MAY not receive a different device. Still, try your best to push for it by stating the systematic issues with it and claiming that ALL DX2's have it. No harm in trying. If not, do what I did and order a replacement DX2 first. It won't cost you anything and you can order another replacement the very next day once you receive this one.

    4. After you crossed the threshold of 2 or more replacements, repeat Step 1 and 2. Clearly mention that you have talked to a customer rep previously and that they told you that if you are still facing problems with the device, and if you have had significant replacements (the magic number is 2) then you can be considered/will be eligible to get a different device. Even though this may not have happened, the fact is true and I can confirm it. So, no harm in claiming that you were told as such. Repeat that you are sure and 100% positive that the problem won't be solved by a replacement DX2 and that you really want a different device.

    5. After the VZW rep agrees, which I believe he/she will and should, go through your replacement options, choose the device you like best and proceed with ordering it as a replacement. Thank your lucky stars you reached this step. Go to your favorite church/temple/mosque/other spiritual place and pray/donate/do social or community service if you got REAL lucky and got a Gnex or may be even a Razr (though it is Craparola's Razr!!!)

    6. Once your device arrives at home, close your eyes and return Craparola's DX2.

    7. Profit! :D :D :D :p :) Sit back, relax and enjoy your new phone and the new found freedom it provides you!!!

    The end!

    Once again, I am glad I made SO many friends in this community. I am grateful for the entertainment, fun and thanks you guys gave me! I will pop in regularly and check up if Moto did anything right OR if you guys got CM9/ICS via DZK, some other dev or Moto!!! :eek::eek::eek:

    May you survive this ****storm and hopefully emerge victorious by making Moto do what you want or be bailed out, like me, via VZW!

    Cheers!!! :D:D:D :cool::cool::cool:

    TL;DR? Well read this: Pained by Motorola and its DX2, I got bailed by VZW. Got myself a HTC Droid Incredible 2, yippee and Woohoo!
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    No need. The ICS ROM is pre-rooted and has superuser on it. I am not sure of other ROMs but I feel why won't they be rooted... Anyway, we have permanent CWM thanks to S-off and all other stuff, so if a ROM is not rooted (unlikely) just install a su zip. I saw it once in some sticky..

    @T3CH9ICIAN: D3 has an ICS ROM. It also has more RAM so that is a plus. I think it is decent and most importantly, it is NOT tegra 2 but Qualcomm processor so that should probably help too. I am not a big fan of Tegra anymore (though I have the Transformer Prime with Tegra 3)... I feel Qualcomm makes better chips. Waiting to see what Snapdragon 4 does...
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    I will be doing this on Tuesday when my replacement comes. I think I was too nice to them when I yelled at them on Thursday.

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    Make sure you threaten to punch them in the throat
    That ALWAYS works
    I mean who wants to get punched in the throat?? That **** hurts and then u can't breathe on top of it.
    (Kidding, but it would be pretty funny if that's all we had to do lmfao)

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    Happy HappY Clap Clap :D:D:D:D:D
    Congrats, and farewell

    I warranty alternatived my X2 in June to the Inc 2(toooo small, and battery was poor) then called up one night after HTC/Verizon's push of 2.3.3 to the Inc2 and it removed the alarm clock from the phone, I was just calling for a simple fix, nothing more...LOL...REALLY ;)
    The PTA (tier 2 rep) said "how about a Droid Charge?", I said I'm sorry I cant afford a $299.99 upgrade right now, he said "No, for free" I accepted and the rep remarked my account so I could go to a store of my location to set up the LTE account, I did so, and at my VZW store they did the account and handed me a brand new Droid Charge, which I was amazed at.
    The PTA did say, "well, you've been a customer since 2001, never missed a payment and we value that, to ensure our customers are happily satisfied!!!"

    I thought the dude was drunk for sure, maybe a dinner conference and one to many drinks...IDK

    But, after calling 3 more times about that phone I went back to the X2, 4G is wicked fast, but the phone didnt keep up, so after a back and a battery they sent me another X2. It's been 3 more replacements since that Charge to X2 transactions, I spent 2 hours a week ago pleading with them offering money for a Bionic over a Droid 3(which had been pulled from VZW after 3 months of sales) and the Inc 2 although snappy and nice, was just to small for me.... I'm getting up there in age and my eyes love the larger screens , so my next option in calling VZW back is def getting my Upgrade, not another Warranty Replacement Alternative... VZW says "We cannot replace a 3G device with 4G device, which is fu__ing BS, I then say "Look at my remarks around July, YOU and OR YOUR EMPLOYER VZW gave me one, so stop pissing me off with your "policies" LOL

    Best of luck to ya man, enjoy your phone.

    PS next time have them remark ur account that you are entitled to a replacment alternative and go to your VZW store then tell them ur account is remarked, they will give you the phone, and no mailing ;)

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    Question, I take it your not a fan of Moto? Seems that way with your Avatar
    ;):D;):D;):D

    bahaha yeah when i get my reZound tomorrow ill record me smashing my dx2 against a wall :D
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    after much *****ing and crying to VZW, the lady offered me an early upgrade. not much to be excited for bc my contract was up june 18 but this weekend... the rezound is 50$. ordered and on its way! i told her all my problems with the phone, she asked her supervisor if i could get a different replacement. after she said no, (never had a replacement before) i asked if i could get an early upgrade. she said she had to ask her supervisor and 15 mins later she said i could! i then asked of i could have a free rezound she said no :( but i decided to spring because, well, I HATE THIS PHONE :mad: !! should be here by Tuesday if all goes well AND... i have off this week so a LOT of time to tinker. 50 bucks for one of the best vzw phones NOT made by CRAPorola? sign me up anyday. i guess this is goodbye dx2 family :eek: thanks to all the great devs we have (DZK, Ace, Nitro) the modders (motcher, MoonShadow, skwoodwiva) the themers (hedwig :D) and the all around good people in this forum (Ash, Litetaker, BreatheALittle) ill pop back in every once in a while just to see if moto shapes up :) Good Luck in all your endeavors and hope you all are able to move past this phone :D

    PS: Breathe i hope you do get the Rezound, that way we can fight, i mean share our passion for hockey some more lol

    Good for you mate! I couldn't have gotten an early upgrade as my upgrade is April next year! Will thank you tomorrow as I ran out of thanks for today!