[Unlock] Bootloader unlock - Updated November 26th 2012
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He is keeping the other unlock method to himself just in case Verizon and/or HTC close the current exploit in an update.
I have an error one the 2nd command
adb shell mv /data/DxDrm /data/DxDrm_org
permission denied
Anyone have some pointers? Thanks
adb shell mv /data/DxDrm /data/DxDrm_org
permission denied
Anyone have some pointers? Thanks
That does not look good. See if these kind and knowledgeable folks can help you:
http://chat.andirc.net:8080/?channels=#droid-dna
I figured out what was wrong. Windows would let the process finish it killed it. The newer version of SDK installed in a different folder name them before. As long as the DxDrm commands did not gone through the device can be rebooted. Thank you SK 8 for that info on IRC last night
I change the directory re perform the exploit and everything works perfect.
Sent from my ADR6425LVW using Tapatalk 2
I change the directory re perform the exploit and everything works perfect.
Sent from my ADR6425LVW using Tapatalk 2
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little help
When entering the last command:
User$ ./adb shell dd if=/sdcard/CIDBLOCK.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p5
I get the following result:
/dev/block/mmcblk0p5: cannot open for write: Permission denied
any ideas?
Thanks.
When entering the last command:
User$ ./adb shell dd if=/sdcard/CIDBLOCK.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p5
I get the following result:
/dev/block/mmcblk0p5: cannot open for write: Permission denied
any ideas?
Thanks.
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Hop on the irc and see if they can help you, but honestly it sounds like you have a very expensive paperweight now.
Sent from my HTC6435LVW using xda app-developers app
THANKS!!!
i want to extend my deepest gratitude to the members of this team. just went through the whole harrowing process. i was sweating the whole time, and my heart almost stopped every time i encountered an error (a misspelling!) .
BUT IT WORKED!!!!!! I AM NOW UNLOCKED!!!
Thanks!!!
btw, does this mean it thinks my phone is a different one? is there any way to undo this (for warranty purposes) or is this permanent?
i want to extend my deepest gratitude to the members of this team. just went through the whole harrowing process. i was sweating the whole time, and my heart almost stopped every time i encountered an error (a misspelling!) .
BUT IT WORKED!!!!!! I AM NOW UNLOCKED!!!
Thanks!!!
btw, does this mean it thinks my phone is a different one? is there any way to undo this (for warranty purposes) or is this permanent?
About to attempt this process myself. Been a while since I've rooted an android device so we'll see how it goes. Hopefully I don't have a 700 dollar brick.
Hi all, I've read through this entire thread, and have a couple questions before taking the plunge:
1. This is my first time using adb, and I see a few people getting "permission denied" errors. Some of you then suggested running "cmd as administrator". This is likely a noob question, but how do I make sure I'm running as administrator?
2. In the event I run into an issue, I plan on heading to the irc chat. However, clicking on the link to the chat room a few of you have provided (http://chat.andirc.net:8080/?channels=#droid-dna) gives me a "This webpage not available" page in Chrome. I've never been in irc before, so perhaps I'm missing something? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
1. This is my first time using adb, and I see a few people getting "permission denied" errors. Some of you then suggested running "cmd as administrator". This is likely a noob question, but how do I make sure I'm running as administrator?
2. In the event I run into an issue, I plan on heading to the irc chat. However, clicking on the link to the chat room a few of you have provided (http://chat.andirc.net:8080/?channels=#droid-dna) gives me a "This webpage not available" page in Chrome. I've never been in irc before, so perhaps I'm missing something? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
So I went through the whole thing and didn't receive any errors (thankfully) and I'm at the point now where I am supposed to unlock via htc dev. I noticed though after going through everything that:
a) it didn't wipe my phone... i thought it was supposed to, but i may be wrong.
b) when I go into fastboot in the beginning process of unlocking through htcdev it does not say tampered or anything... just says ***LOCKED*** and MONARUDO PVT SHIP S-ON. HBOOT-1.33.0001. Is that correct?
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Nevermind I see now... It went through the htcdev unlock process without issue and the phone is reset now.
my heart raced a few times during the process... one was when i got a call mid-restore. luckily it didn't do any damage.
ok now it's time for custom recovery.... woohoo!
THANK YOU TO THE DEVS! This is amazing... your McGuyver skills are inspiring and respect-worthy.
a) it didn't wipe my phone... i thought it was supposed to, but i may be wrong.
b) when I go into fastboot in the beginning process of unlocking through htcdev it does not say tampered or anything... just says ***LOCKED*** and MONARUDO PVT SHIP S-ON. HBOOT-1.33.0001. Is that correct?
---------- Post added at 11:33 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:07 AM ----------
Nevermind I see now... It went through the htcdev unlock process without issue and the phone is reset now.
my heart raced a few times during the process... one was when i got a call mid-restore. luckily it didn't do any damage.
ok now it's time for custom recovery.... woohoo!
THANK YOU TO THE DEVS! This is amazing... your McGuyver skills are inspiring and respect-worthy.
1 - to run CMD as administrator, right click on the "cmd" shortcut, and select "run as administrator".
2 - IRC chat is working for me, including the link you provided. Maybe you have Chrome locked down too tightly to be able to run the IRC log in? When I click on the IRC link (using Chrome) I get a new browser tab, with a black screen and a few lines of code, including one line where I type the username I'd like on the IRC channel, and then I click the Connect button on the screen and I am logged onto the IRC chat room.
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82Please 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
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!7Is 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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.4I 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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I wouldnt trust a one click, i automated the PITA part already with the CIDGEN app2If 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.
