Rogers GSM HTC Evo 3D will have unlocked bootloaders!

crisvillani · Jul 18, 2011

Hello,

If you didn't hear the EVO 3D will be coming to Canada this summer. This is a GSM variant of the EVO 3D. If you go to this link here:

http://redboard.rogers.com/2011/eve...oducing-the-htc-evo-3d-and-the-lg-optimus-3d/

Scroll down check out the the comments one ask's if the Bootloaders will be unlocked, this is the answer from RogersService :

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RogersKatie says: July 18, 2011 at 3:36 pm
Hi Jim,

Yes, our HTC EVO 3D will have an unlocked bootloader.

Katie

So this is great news for us

netstat_EVO · Jul 18, 2011

I have my fingers crossed that it will be that simple.

But I really think that they are going to spend the dev time on the GSM version to push it to market, and leave us CDMA users behind for a while.

Genjinaro · Jul 18, 2011

Wow, you guys are lucky.

Arnezie · Jul 18, 2011

remember the sprint version was supposed to be unlocked as well and you see they didn't do what they said they were going to do ,but good luck on yours .

brownhornet · Jul 18, 2011

Arnezie said:
remember the sprint version was supposed to be unlocked as well and you see they didn't do what they said they were going to do ,but good luck on yours .

They never said the Sprint versino would be unlocked at launch.

Matt1408 · Jul 18, 2011

Isn't HTC already unlocking the bootloaders in August though? It just looks like our phones will ship with the newest firmware/bootloader.

nkd · Jul 18, 2011

Hmm I wouldn't be surprised by the time rogers gets theirs we have the first update that preps the phone to be unlocked.

crisvillani · Jul 18, 2011

The sensation bootloaders are to be unlocked in august, the evo 3d in september so they most likely will have the latest firmware at launch.

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Bukem75 · Jul 18, 2011

RogersKatie says: July 18, 2011 at 3:36 pm
Hi Jim,

Yes, our HTC EVO 3D will have an unlocked bootloader AT LAUNCH.

I do not see those last two words in your original quote. Might be waiting months like we are for that unlock...

lyon21 · Jul 18, 2011

If theirs truely is unlocked at launch, is it possible to flash the bootloader over or impossible because the GSM bootloader won't be compatible with the CDMA phone?

Bukem75 · Jul 18, 2011

Could they learn from from the GSM version? Pretty sure... Can you flash it right over to the CDMA version? Not a chance in hell... =/

crisvillani · Jul 19, 2011

im currently waiting for a response from Rogers for if the unlocked bootloaders will be available at launch.

cmstlist · Aug 7, 2011

So now that it's launched... is it true? Has anyone brought home a Rogers E3D that has an unlocked bootloader?

daneurysm · Aug 7, 2011

lyon21 said:
If theirs truely is unlocked at launch, is it possible to flash the bootloader over or impossible because the GSM bootloader won't be compatible with the CDMA phone?

It is likely a very safe idea to not even try to flash it...if it would even allow it.

...and we're still not sure what HTC means by 'unlocked bootloader'...even though that would suggest that they all come 's-off' I highly highly doubt that. would it be as simple as "fastboot oem unlock" ?? That's more likely but I still doubt that. I am very curious to see exactly wtf they do to ship things unlocked.

...I would be surprised if they didn't ship locked and encrypted to the gills. Though they will likely have their 'unlock signup/trade in your warranty' website live for launch, which sounds most likely.

danny6514 · Aug 7, 2011

cmstlist said:
So now that it's launched... is it true? Has anyone brought home a Rogers E3D that has an unlocked bootloader?

Just got one, S-ON unfortunately.

WorldIRC · Aug 7, 2011

Bootloader will not be unlocked until HTC releases their Web Application method of implementation.

cmstlist · Aug 8, 2011

As usual, Rogers talks out of their ass...

WorldIRC · Aug 8, 2011

cmstlist said:
As usual, Rogers talks out of their ass...

Welcome to their Social Media team. Never let a journalist talk about Bootloaders...

Mnemoch · Aug 11, 2011

Rogers_Chris says: August 10, 2011 at 5:04 pm
Hi Andy,

When we announced the HTC EVO 3D coming to Rogers, we communicated that the device would launch with an unlocked bootloader (as Katie wrote above). Our apologies – we have since learned that the device will not be shipped unlocked. For more information on webtools, please visit the HTC website ww.HTCdev.com. If you decide to make a change, please note that some actions may void warranties.

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android01 · Aug 12, 2011

Mnemoch said:
Rogers_Chris says: August 10, 2011 at 5:04 pm
Hi Andy,

When we announced the HTC EVO 3D coming to Rogers, we communicated that the device would launch with an unlocked bootloader (as Katie wrote above). Our apologies – we have since learned that the device will not be shipped unlocked. For more information on webtools, please visit the HTC website ww.HTCdev.com. If you decide to make a change, please note that some actions may void warranties.

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Please note , that katie was also unlocked from her employment at rogers for even remotely implying that you could uninstall our carrier bloatware.

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