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Htc Hero Unlock

I have just debranded my tmobile G2 and i am now running thr 2.1 generic htc rom. I just need to unlock the phone.
Does anyone know where if there is a free or cheap way to do it?
Thanks in advance.

Can't unlock for free. Someone else can recommend you a place as I haven't bothered.

no free way, unless you call tmobile and get them to unlock it.
the way ive unlocked 2 heros is by using express-codes on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HTC-Unlock-Co...698131?pt=UK_Phones_Software_RL#ht_1773wt_911
there are other sellers, but i can actually recommend this guy from using his codes.

ibnabatoot said:
no free way, unless you call tmobile and get them to unlock it.
the way ive unlocked 2 heros is by using express-codes on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HTC-Unlock-Co...698131?pt=UK_Phones_Software_RL#ht_1773wt_911
there are other sellers, but i can actually recommend this guy from using his codes.
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Thanks just ordered one. Hope it works.

Did the code work Jagger2K?

mikemac said:
Did the code work Jagger2K?
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Yea it worked great. I can highly recomend the guy in the above link. I ordered it at 1.30 am and it was sent at 3.30am.

mikemac said:
Did the code work Jagger2K?
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I can also recommend the above seller,bought the code earlier tonight and received within 10 mins of buying.

hi,
I unlocked my htc hero a week ago.
If I update my mobile software (firmware), I have to re-unlock it ?
thank you

alphas_hero said:
hi,
I unlocked my htc hero a week ago.
If I update my mobile software (firmware), I have to re-unlock it ?
thank you
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No, unlock is permanent.

Im currently locked to orange but have also purchased a code from the link above but aside from the being able obviously use different sims are there any other advantages to unlocking ?
Reason I ask is because im pretty sure that when I first rooted and loaded a custom rom I used an orange specific radio.....but more recent threads suggest radios are region rather than network specific....
I dont currently have any issues being locked so want to be sure there will be no adverse effects from the unlock.....
Cheers

rtorbs said:
Im currently locked to orange but have also purchased a code from the link above but aside from the being able obviously use different sims are there any other advantages to unlocking ?
Reason I ask is because im pretty sure that when I first rooted and loaded a custom rom I used an orange specific radio.....but more recent threads suggest radios are region rather than network specific....
I dont currently have any issues being locked so want to be sure there will be no adverse effects from the unlock.....
Cheers
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No other unlocking advantages AFAIK, although orange uk is known to have issues on some of the radios if locked (to be fair, I think it happened only once or twice).
But I think that is all over. Radios are region/hardware defined, not network defined. Unlocking doesn't cause issues. In fact, unlocking was the way to use the "non orange" radio most recently on an orange phone.

keithsipa said:
No, unlock is permanent.
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thank you........

This being a community of highly skilled devs, surely someone can figure out how we can unlock our phones without having to pay for the 'privilege'?
Even the guys we are buying the codes from must have figured something out or are buying the codes from elsewhere?
How exactly does this work? Where do you enter the unlock code?
I thought once you install custom firmware you phone will be unlocked...

BoogWeed said:
This being a community of highly skilled devs, surely someone can figure out how we can unlock our phones without having to pay for the 'privilege'?
Even the guys we are buying the codes from must have figured something out or are buying the codes from elsewhere?
How exactly does this work? Where do you enter the unlock code?
I thought once you install custom firmware you phone will be unlocked...
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They are buying their codes direct from HTC. And a method of unlocking for free is known, but it needs done before every boot, so it's not usable, as it needs a PC and home-made serial terminal cable to send AT commands to the radio chip IIRC.
The radio requires the code to allow access, and the codes are randomly assigned/generated, so there's no algorithm to reverse engineer.
You insert a SIM that your phone won't accept, and then you get asked for the unlock code at boot, just like entering your SIM PIN.
And at £6.75 for an unlock code, I'm not gonna spend hours on looking for a method I'm afraid, since I can't justify the time to myself.

BoogWeed said:
This being a community of highly skilled devs, surely someone can figure out how we can unlock our phones without having to pay for the 'privilege'?
Even the guys we are buying the codes from must have figured something out or are buying the codes from elsewhere?
How exactly does this work? Where do you enter the unlock code?
I thought once you install custom firmware you phone will be unlocked...
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dont see how this place having devs means that you get to unlock your phone for free. this place is for rom development mainly, if you want methods on how to unlock, there are forums like gsmhosting that deal with that.
the guys that sell the codes online havent "figured something out". they are providing a service which they also pay for, they are basically middle men. i suggest you research how unlocking via code works.
to unlock via code, you put in a sim that isnt allowed, eg a tmobile sim into an orange locked phone, then itll tell you "sim restricted" or thereabouts, and ask for the code. thats where you enter it.
custom firmware has nothing to do with unlocking, although in certain cases (eg orange firmware) custom roms or downgrading is required to unlock the phone.
still doesnt mean that custom roms actually unlock the phone.

Just been on eBay to leave feedback for express codes whom I bought an unlock off only 2 days ago...looks like they're no longer registered? Either way code worked so not too fussed.....
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rtorbs said:
Just been on eBay to leave feedback for express codes whom I bought an unlock off only 2 days ago...looks like they're no longer registered? Either way code worked so not too fussed.....
Sent from my HTC Hero using XDA App
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if you had a look at his negative feedback, most of them had follow up comments by him which were removed by ebay. i managed to see one or two of them before they got removed, and they were basically things like "your wifes using the phone as a replacement for you lol", things like that. nearly all of his neg feedback had follow up comments removed.
was quite funny, but i think that it may be because of those comments that hes no longer registered. only a hunch mind you.

Greetings folks,
Got one of these codes and happy with it,
Used the code on Sensehero B5.1 and worked great.

ibnabatoot said:
no free way, unless you call tmobile and get them to unlock it.
the way ive unlocked 2 heros is by using express-codes on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HTC-Unlock-Co...698131?pt=UK_Phones_Software_RL#ht_1773wt_911
there are other sellers, but i can actually recommend this guy from using his codes.
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This morning I have used this particular ebay member and his price has dropped to £5.99 and I had my unlock code in less then 10 minutes and worked first time RESULT!!!!

Gavincol78 said:
This morning I have used this particular ebay member and his price has dropped to £5.99 and I had my unlock code in less then 10 minutes and worked first time RESULT!!!!
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Bloody hell,... BARGAIN!!!! I paid £4 for a turbosim and thought that was cheap at the time!? £6 for unlocking is amazing.

Goodbye G2

Unfortunately I have to say goodbye to my G2. I haven't had it very long and I couldn't even use it for its full potential but after about 4 hours each day a lot of reading and a lot of trial and error I think my device has an issue.
My G2 was unlocked with an unlock code and I've tried doing everything to get it to work on another network however I've failed. Now its time I move my G2 onto someone else who either lives in the states or well you know the rest.
It was a solid device - except for the annoying hinge.

Turbocom said:
Unfortunately I have to say goodbye to my G2. I haven't had it very long and I couldn't even use it for its full potential but after about 4 hours each day a lot of reading and a lot of trial and error I think my device has an issue.
My G2 was unlocked with an unlock code and I've tried doing everything to get it to work on another network however I've failed. Now its time I move my G2 onto someone else who either lives in the states or well you know the rest.
It was a solid device - except for the annoying hinge.
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Ur from wind?
It doesn't work with wind?
R u SURE ur phone is unlocked?

:'(
breaks my heart....

convolution said:
Ur from wind?
It doesn't work with wind?
R u SURE ur phone is unlocked?
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Yeah it does work with Wind, however it doesn't have the "4G" like speeds because Wind doesn't support that.
Yes I'm positive the phone is unlocked I ran the gfree verify both ways twice.

Turbocom said:
Yeah it does work with Wind, however it doesn't have the "4G" like speeds because Wind doesn't support that.
Yes I'm positive the phone is unlocked I ran the gfree verify both ways twice.
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so why are u ditching the best smartphone in the world right now?

Must have been the hinge :\

Turbocom said:
Yeah it does work with Wind, however it doesn't have the "4G" like speeds because Wind doesn't support that.
Yes I'm positive the phone is unlocked I ran the gfree verify both ways twice.
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I don't understand what you are saying at all. First you say you can't get connected to the network. Then you say it works, but not with 4G speed since your carrier doesn't support it. Sounds like a carrier issue, not a device issue.
Just making a call or sending a text (using any non T-Mob SIM) will verify the phone is SIM unlocked (you can just text yourself to test). To get the data to work (if it isn't), you may need to manually enter APN settings into the phone. That's what I had to do to get the data working on the US AT&T network using a Bell Canada branded Desire Z.

There have been a lot of problems with unlocking the Vision, particularly the G2, using unlock codes.
Much better is the "gfree" method which is free and doesn't need any codes entered. It also gives you some other useful stuff, like full radio S-OFF, as well as SIM unlock. Several people had big problems with their phones after using unlock codes, and that was sorted via gfree. See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=855764

steviewevie said:
There have been a lot of problems with unlocking the Vision, particularly the G2, using unlock codes.
Much better is the "gfree" method which is free and doesn't need any codes entered. It also gives you some other useful stuff, like full radio S-OFF, as well as SIM unlock. Several people had big problems with their phones after using unlock codes, and that was sorted via gfree. See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=855764
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Could you give some examples of the problems people were having with their phones after unlocking with a code?
I've unlocked my Desire Z to work on Rogers with an unlock code, and I have some concerns about my phone now. I'm not sure if they're issues related to unlocking, or just functionality limits of the phone itself.
Thanks.

HootZager said:
Could you give some examples of the problems people were having with their phones after unlocking with a code?
I've unlocked my Desire Z to work on Rogers with an unlock code, and I have some concerns about my phone now. I'm not sure if they're issues related to unlocking, or just functionality limits of the phone itself.
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It's mainly in this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=835673

Thanks for the link. Nothing in that thread seems to be related to the issues I have with my phone.
I don't want to hijack this thread so I'll do some more searching and see if I can find anything pertaining to what I'm looking for. If not, I'll start a thread of my own and hopefully somebody can help me understand what's happening with my Desire Z.

redpoint73 said:
I don't understand what you are saying at all. First you say you can't get connected to the network. Then you say it works, but not with 4G speed since your carrier doesn't support it. Sounds like a carrier issue, not a device issue.
Just making a call or sending a text (using any non T-Mob SIM) will verify the phone is SIM unlocked (you can just text yourself to test). To get the data to work (if it isn't), you may need to manually enter APN settings into the phone. That's what I had to do to get the data working on the US AT&T network using a Bell Canada branded Desire Z.
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Sorry if I confused you. Let me explain the issue I'm having, when I put my carrier SIM card into the device it asks me to put a SIM card in the phone and it will say "Emergency Mode", the part where I said "It works but it doesn't have the "4G" like speeds was a previous response to the thread where someone asked me if it worked on my carrier and thats why I said "It works but it doesn't have 4G like speeds".
I don't think its carrier because I've asked a few people on HowardForums and they did the GFREE method and loaded a custom ROM onto the device and it still didn't work.
I'm going to go and get some service on my account and I will see if it works - maybe it isn't working because I don't have service?
steviewevie said:
There have been a lot of problems with unlocking the Vision, particularly the G2, using unlock codes.
Much better is the "gfree" method which is free and doesn't need any codes entered. It also gives you some other useful stuff, like full radio S-OFF, as well as SIM unlock. Several people had big problems with their phones after using unlock codes, and that was sorted via gfree. See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=855764
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Say that already but thanks for the help!
resetrobot said:
Must have been the hinge :\
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I don't know if you are kidding or.. are making a joke. Either way though HTC is offering to fix really loose hinges - I called and made an inquiry.
convolution said:
so why are u ditching the best smartphone in the world right now?
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Read above.

Kingo Sony Bootloader Unlocker

Not sure if this will work with the Z1, mines already unlocked so can't find out. From the pictures, it looks like it just uses the same method of unlocking the bootloader that we use, but just automated instead?????
http://www.kingoapp.com/sony-bootloader-unlock.htm
just thought I'd share, if it hasn't already been shared.

The link do not work. BTW, who cares if there is an Official way to do it?
I will not recommended to use it even if it work as this kingo and company are not very safe.

I was just sharing incase there were people who are lazy enough to want a one click bootloader unlocker...or in this case it looks like 2-3 clicks? If it really is easier than the official way then why not?
I do not know anything about kingo, just happened to stumble upon it. Maybe it's spam/malware?
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sushi143 said:
Not sure if this will work with the Z1, mines already unlocked so can't find out. From the pictures, it looks like it just uses the same method of unlocking the bootloader that we use, but just automated instead?????
http://www.kingoapp.com/sony-bootloader-unlock.htm
just thought I'd share, if it hasn't already been shared.
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Kingo Root was already found to be sending your phone's IMEI number to a server in China. So why in the world would you even consider using this? Especially when Sony themselves provide you with a very easy way of doing it and complete instructions. I guess if you're lazy enough to not care about the potential security risk just to save a few clicks, then you deserve your IMEI to be stolen....
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I would be wary of any one click solution like this.
In the past kingo has been identified with malware, but it cleaned its act up a bit.
The official way is so easy, and the use of flashtool is as well (And that is 100% trusted)

Unofficial unlock
I'm very interested in unofficial bootloader unlock since there is no way to unlock most branded phones like my EU Vodafone version. I don't understand why Sony is doing this and why they refuse to unlock it even if I want to pay for the unlock.
I see that Kingo is also using official method so it is useless to me

How I unlocked the bootloader for Moto X on Android 4.4.4

EDIT: Long story short, if Motorola website says your phone does not qualify for bootloader unlocking, retry in 24 hours. If your phone is an unlockable version you should receive the unlock code. Thanks to mschumacher69.
mschumacher69 said:
It is common for the website to say an unlockable model is not eligible at first, this has happened in the past to me and to other people. You just wait (for 24 hrs usually) and then it would give you the unlock code. I think it has to do with when you register your phone with the Moto ID. I think it takes 24 hrs for the phone to become unlockable (as long as it is an unlockable model) after you register it with the Moto ID..
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ORIGINAL POST:
I have a Moto X (2013) with Android 4.4.4 and read here that the I cant root because of the locked bootloader and it seemed I cant unlock it too.
On the Motorola webpage (here) where I can request the unlock code for the bootloader I got this message:
"Your device does not qualify for bootloader unlocking"
I tried submitting the form with the string many times. It failed every time. I restarted the browser, cleared the cache etc until I tried again (probably for the 40th time) and finally a button to request the unlock code showed up. I clicked on it and got some network error being shown that the page cannot be displayed. I then copied the link the browser was trying to open, which looked like this:
(I have no idea if its a good or bad practice to post information which can identify my particular phone, So I have changed the numbers a little for the purpose of this thread)
HTML:
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/cc/productRegistration/unlockPhone/2E45000111111111/6A5B46010E0001000000000000000000/4AA31B911E16D2EC12A111121C16CB1111FED4E4/?rad=Yes
This is how my original string looked like:
2E45000111111111#1111117363011304D111100581131303131000000#4AA31B911E16D2EC12A111121C16CB1111FED4E4#6A5B46010E0001000000000000000000
I copied this link and in the next hour tried to open it a couple of times. It did not work until the 5th or 6th time when I got to the page which said I should now have received an email with the unlock code (Please note that on the Motorola website I was logged in with a Motorola ID account). Unlock code worked perfectly and I now have the bootloader unlocked (And the phone restored to its defaults, so make sure you BACKUP before unlocking the bootloader!).
I don't know why it worked. My impression is that the webpage where you request the unlock code is just working differently at different times. Why else did I get the code when I was first told that my device could not have it?
Hope this helps somebody in the future.

What moto x variant did you have?

didn't work for me kept saying device does not qualify.

huzaifaaleem said:
What moto x variant did you have?
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XT1053 -Unlocked Sim International version.
What was written on my receipt when I ordered the phone was Any Carrier/T-Mobile/AT&T
When I contacted Motorola Support they asked for the IMEI and said it did not qualify for bootloader unlock.
I tried many times in the morning and throughout the day. It worked late in the evening. Maybe try more and it could work for you too?

pavel4444 said:
XT1053 -Unlocked Sim International version.
What was written on my receipt when I ordered the phone was Any Carrier/T-Mobile/AT&T
When I contacted Motorola Support they asked for the IMEI and said it did not qualify for bootloader unlock.
I tried many times in the morning and throughout the day. It worked late in the evening. Maybe try more and it could work for you too?
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Dude, this variant is unlockable, u didn't uncover the secrets of the universe in here...

mschumacher69 said:
Dude, this variant is unlockable, u didn't uncover the secrets of the universe in here...
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I was told by Motorola website that the phone is not eligible for unlocking the bootloader. I have also searched through any information I could find on this forum and elsewhere on how to unlock it. Nothing I found was helpful. If you step outside of this forum for a minute you would probably realize most people would give up right there. In the end the same webpage worked and gave the code, whats wrong with letting others know?
I am not often around this forum, but maybe for you it is very obvious that a webpage can say no 10 times and then say yes for whatever reason.

got it to work!
Thanks for the info man. I just bought a XT1060 last week and stumbled upon this. First time I tried last night the page wouldnt load. I retired today after work and it sent me the email!

pavel4444 said:
I was told by Motorola website that the phone is not eligible for unlocking the bootloader. I have also searched through any information I could find on this forum and elsewhere on how to unlock it. Nothing I found was helpful. If you step outside of this forum for a minute you would probably realize most people would give up right there. In the end the same webpage worked and gave the code, whats wrong with letting others know?
I am not often around this forum, but maybe for you it is very obvious that a webpage can say no 10 times and then say yes for whatever reason.
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I'm not saying it's wrong, I'm just saying that it's not this secret link that allowed you to unlock, it's the fact that your model is unlockable that allowed you to unlock. If you kept trying the normal way without going through this "special" link, you would have also been able to unlock.
It is common for the website to say an unlockable model is not eligible at first, this has happened in the past to me and to other people. You just wait (for 24 hrs usually) and then it would give you the unlock code. I think it has to do with when you register your phone with the Moto ID. I think it takes 24 hrs for the phone to become unlockable (as long as it is an unlockable model) after you register it with the Moto ID.
All I'm saying is that trying this hidden link with a model that is not unlockable (i.e: AT&T variant) will not spit the unlock code out.

I am now even more depressed... no CM for me :c we need a hero.

mschumacher69 said:
I'm not saying it's wrong, I'm just saying that it's not this secret link that allowed you to unlock, it's the fact that your model is unlockable that allowed you to unlock. If you kept trying the normal way without going through this "special" link, you would have also been able to unlock.
It is common for the website to say an unlockable model is not eligible at first, this has happened in the past to me and to other people. You just wait (for 24 hrs usually) and then it would give you the unlock code. I think it has to do with when you register your phone with the Moto ID. I think it takes 24 hrs for the phone to become unlockable (as long as it is an unlockable model) after you register it with the Moto ID.
All I'm saying is that trying this hidden link with a model that is not unlockable (i.e: AT&T variant) will not spit the unlock code out.
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Thanks for the clear explanation.
If I had found this information when I was trying to unlock the bootloader, I would have not posted this thread.
I have included it in the original post so it is easier to find.

wildblade64 said:
I am now even more depressed... no CM for me :c we need a hero.
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We do, man!

Looking to convert my Verizon HTC 10 to Global Version! Is it possible?

Hello guys, I'm new to this anyway, but I've used many HTC devices for years. This time I ended up with the Verizon HTC 10 which I've just bought few days ago due to the price in Cambodia is cheap rather than spend over 500$ to buy the International Version. So I'm here to ask all of you in case you are facing the same problem like me by wanted to convert the Verizon HTC 10 to be the same as the original unlocked phone out there. The reasons why I wanted to convert my phone are:
-Weak Signal and barely reaches to 4G LTE here (I only can use 3G here most of the time)
-I can't use Wifi Hospot (It requires Verizon Sim)
-Some feathers are not allowed to use (I really hate it)
So far, I've done so many research with rooting, unlocked bootloader and s-off, but I couldn't finger it out how I can solve the problems the right way. I saw people said paying 25$ for S-OFF with sunshine app or sth and I was like what? why do I have to pay for that? I knew it's for the donation for those developers out there, but I rather save money to buy accessories instead or is there any solution to get s-off? Well, I'm so sicked right now! I really have no idea what to convert my verizon to work as the international version. I'm just blanked that's why I came up here trying to ask you guys if u can possibly help me to solve my problem using some technical workaround with computer
My phone is running Android Marshmallow 6.0.1, Software number = 1.85.605.8, Build number = 1.85.605.8 8.0_g CL774095
Thank you for spending your time reading my questions here!
Thanks in advance :good:
I love you guys here in XDA

There is a thread on converting your phone, but it involves Sunshine. That's the only way, I'm afraid. So if you don't want to spend $25. You are stuck
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sjpritch25 said:
There is a thread on converting your phone, but it involves Sunshine. That's the only way, I'm afraid. So if you don't want to spend $25. You are stuck
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Thank you so much bro maybe you are right! right now, without sunshine i'm stucked with the freaking rom from verizon hope more developers to come up with new solution to solve the S-OFF

Anyone knows how to get bootloader unlocked? probably without sunshine?

cheakimpor said:
Thank you so much bro maybe you are right! right now, without sunshine i'm stucked with the freaking rom from verizon hope more developers to come up with new solution to solve the S-OFF
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S-OFF is solved by true and trusted members. No one is going to spend their time and then release it for free...

Sunshine bro!!

andybones said:
S-OFF is solved by true and trusted members. No one is going to spend their time and then release it for free...
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True. The phones have gotten so much harder to exploit them earlier versions for sure. I saw the firewater team won some $ for the pixel unlock. Awesome.