[Q] Any way of unlocking the bootloader without wipe?

cabasse_tronic said:

I want to install a custon kernel on my One and root it. but want to keep my stock base, with all my apps, messages, settings, etc.. don;t want to full wipe it like on htcdev.com.
Is there a way of doing it without wipe?? if yes. which one. thanks

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If you're working with the 2013 HTC One (M7), WeakSauce is a suitable root method for use with firewater, which can be used to get S-OFF. Once the phone is set to S-OFF, you have the option of installing a custom recovery and rooting with a more traditional method. You're free to uninstall WeakSauce after the phone has been permanently rooted

http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/0...-m7-with-weaksauce-by-justin-case-and-beaups/

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If you're on 4.2.2 there's rumrunner. If you're on 4.3 there's firewater. If you're on 4.4.2 you'll have to wait a bit.

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cabasse_tronic said:

I'm already s-off.. but locked bootloader. Want to root and install custom kernel (with gestures) but don't want to loose games, photos, sms, etc..

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