[Unlock] Bootloader unlock - Updated November 26th 2012

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Irish65

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Ranger093

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No longer able to download anything from the Browser or any browser. .APKs, etc. Comes up with "Download Un-Successful" This is after UNLOCK. Anyone else having the same issues?
 

17akota

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No longer able to download anything from the Browser or any browser. .APKs, etc. Comes up with "Download Un-Successful" This is after UNLOCK. Anyone else having the same issues?

Mine downloaded all the apks form the Play Store, and I downloaded the mod to remove the WiFi notification in the Dropdown from my phone and it worked fine.
 

Ranger093

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Mine downloaded all the apks form the Play Store, and I downloaded the mod to remove the WiFi notification in the Dropdown from my phone and it worked fine.

Not sure what's going on then? This really sucks, both WiFi and 4g work for play store etc. But when I attempt to download ANYTHING from the browser it automatically fails doesn't even attempt to download. I've tried resetting it like 3 times.
 

17akota

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Not sure what's going on then? This really sucks, both WiFi and 4g work for play store etc. But when I attempt to download ANYTHING from the browser it automatically fails doesn't even attempt to download. I've tried resetting it like 3 times.

Maybe try a Factory Reset?

If that doesn't work then hopefully one of the pros know what to do.

Sorry about your luck bro. :/
 

beaups

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nev310

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i got a hard brick and i just got my phone Friday and wont be able to get a replacement for a day and dont have another phone. :(


is there anything i can do to unbrick
 

boushidosan

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Do you have to go to the HTC site and do that shiz where you upload files from your phone so they unlock your bootloader still?

Or is this a straight up I'm going to be able to unlock/root my phone kinda deal?
 

scotty1223

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Do you have to go to the HTC site and do that shiz where you upload files from your phone so they unlock your bootloader still?

Or is this a straight up I'm going to be able to unlock/root my phone kinda deal?

you will still need to pull an unlock token from your phone and submit it to htc.

all this is doing is chaging the cid of the phone,so that htcdev wont know its not supported,and let the official unlock work. after you do the steps here,youll regiistrer and follow directions at htcdev just like the phone was on the supported list.
 
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madzozs

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Assuming I'm an idiot for asking this, but I'm having brain fart syndrome lately. Bootloader unlock wipes the system correct? I just want to make sure I back up all my pictures again beforehand.
 
Worked great for me, huge thanks to everyone evolved.

While the instructions are pretty clear I would suggest that everyone watch the video at least once before trying this.
Ive been doing this a long time and still missed a few things on the first go round.

Can someone please explain why I still cant write to the system partition with root?
 

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    Please see this safer/easier/faster method instead of using the one below http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=36976137#post36976137







    Original guide provided below for historial purposesonly, seriously use hte one above:

    Please refrain from repackaging, or rehosting my materials, ask prior to deciding to.

    If this guide fails, or the auto script (which I will not recommend you use) fails, please do a factory reset before attempting again.

    If you appreciate this, please make sure you check out my original article on the AndroidPolice. Without the support of AP, I wouldn't spend nearly as much time doing this. To the bloggers who will chose to link to a forum post, rather than the original post on a better blog, you suck.

    http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/11/24/exclusive-how-to-unlock-the-droid-dnas-bootloader/

    Donations for new test devices can be made at the paypal link to the left. I reserve the right to send leftover funds to whatever charities I feel like. Generally I choose Boys and Girls club of america, sometimes I choose seasonal charity, or a medical related one.

    Known Problems:
    Adb server is out of date
    Uninstall HTC Sync, Samsung Kies, etc any software that talks to the phone.

    If you get stuck, please immediately find someone in our chat that knows what they are doing. It is very easy to brick your phone if you follow these directions incorrectly, or if a problem arises!

    Need faster help? or Want to help visit our chat
    http://chat.andirc.net:8080/?channels=#droid-dna

    Credits:
    Original development: jcase
    Awesome saver of the day: Sean Beaupre
    Crash test dummy: dsb9938 (I bricked his phone making this!)
    Artem and all @AndroidPolice for putting up with my nonsense.
    Special thanks to Fuses for recommending a better target, and the numerous testers that let me play with their new phones.

    Warning: This is semi complicated, and is known to ruin phones if done incorrectly. Proceed at your own risk


    Needed:
    1gb free space on the phone.
    Working adb, must support the adb restore feature (ICS and up!)

    Downloads:
    backup.ab (300mb) mirrors: http://d-h.st/tau - http://depositfiles.com/files/9c61r4lgo - http://www.filefactory.com/file/2va8yp2i1h99/n/backup.ab

    DNA_TeamAndIRC mirrors - http://d-h.st/D4r - http://www.putlocker.com/file/F357F205F5235B3D - http://rapidgator.net/file/59342799/DNA_TeamAndIRC.zip.html


    Unzip DNA_TeamAndIRC, put runme.sh, CIDGen.apk and backup.ab into the directory where adb is (or anywhere if you have your paths setup right).

    Please Check the readme.txt before continuing!

    Code:
    adb install CIDGen.apk

    Run the CIDGen app on your phone, enter the last digit of your IMEI (NOT YOUR MEID) and press generate. Then confirm the generated file exists.

    Code:
    adb shell ls -l /sdcard/CIDBLOCK.img

    If CIDBLOCK.img does not exist, run the app and try again. Do not proceed without generating a CIDBLOCK.img, it is needed to repair the phone and unlock.

    Once you have CIDBLOCK.img on your sdcard, open two terminals (command prompts) and continue

    In the first terminal/cmd prompt run these commands:

    Code:
    adb push runme.sh /data/local/tmp/
    adb shell chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/runme.sh
    adb shell /data/local/tmp/runme.sh

    runme.sh will continue to loop and spit out No such file or link failed errors, just leave it running for now.

    In the other terminal/cmd prompt run this commands:

    Code:
    adb restore backup.ab

    Then allow the restore on your phone. Once the process is finished, you can go back to the looping terminal and stop it with control + c, or close the terminal

    At this point, do not continue unless you are certain you can do this. Past this point, is where people can brick if they do not follow the directions correctly. If you run into a problem, find someone to help you. Do NOT power your phone off or reboot it. Leave it charging and find someone.

    Code:
    adb shell rm /data/data/com.htc.usage/files/exploit/*
    adb shell mv /data/DxDrm /data/DxDrm_org
    adb shell mkdir /data/DxDrm
    adb shell ln -s /dev/block/mmcblk0p5 /data/DxDrm/DxSecureDB
    adb reboot

    Once the phone is rebooted, open two terminals and repeat the restore exploit:

    In the first one:
    Code:
    adb shell /data/local/tmp/runme.sh

    This process will also loop forever and give out lots of "No such file" or "link failed" errors - again, just leave it running.

    In the second terminal, restore the backup again:

    Code:
    adb restore backup.ab

    After the restore is done, we will undo the DxDrm symlink attack and write the new CIDBLOCK.img:

    Code:
    adb shell mv /data/DxDrm /data/DxDrm_trash
    adb shell dd if=/sdcard/CIDBLOCK.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p5

    If this returns an "out of space error" come to our chat, and find either jcase or beaups. Do not reboot. Do not continue.

    Code:
    adb reboot

    After reboot, you can go to http://HTCDev.com, and unlock through their official process. Choose the "All other supported models" option when selecting your phone.


    Cheers!
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    Is there a one-click for this?

    Sorry, I couldn't resist!

    Support chat: http://chat.andirc.net:8080/?channels=#droid-dna


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    I cannot speak for everyone, but it is the time of year when lots of people are off the computer and being with family.

    If you should encounter problems while doing this between now and the new year, I do not know if you will be able to find help in the chat.

    Just putting that out there.

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    Lol.... I'm going to wait for the one click, can't afford to brick my device while trying to unlock with 2 kids running around lol...

    P.s. thank you j case and DSB for the unlock and root

    Sent from my HTC6435LVW using xda premium

    I wouldnt trust a one click, i automated the PITA part already with the CIDGEN app
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    If anyone is sketchy about this, you can check out my channel for a video on How To. If its good, then someone can put it in the OP.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQRxIDW5vo0&feature=plcp

    Worked no problem for me. Not "ADB" problems. I'm using Windows 8.