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| Unlock HTC Bootloader |
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First of all, let me make you clear about what is this bootloader and why you need to unlock it. HTC by default, Locked your device from any unauthorized access to core firmware. That is, you can not do any changes in your Operating Systems. If you are friendly with Rooting process then this 'Unlocking Bootloader' is required to Root your device. After unlocking bootloader you can root your HTC device. So now, lets move to the actual procedure for unlocking your device's bootloader.
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Disclaimer : Unlocking Bootloader may not available for your device, most probably if it is older than october 2009. So in steps below, when we visit the HTCDev website then select your device and if its not listed then select 'All other Supported Devices'. Here, i am using HTC Desire C.You should read the and understand the risks and responsibilities at HTCDev's website. Do this at your own risk.
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How To Unlock Bootloader Of HTC Smartphone :
- Go to HTC Dev's Website and Register there.(Click on the link given in step 3)
- Verify your account by clicking on the link given in your email.
- Now visit this webpage: Unlock Bootloader | HTC : http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/
- Check for your Device's Name on the right sidebar. If its not listed, select 'All Other Supported Devices'. In my case, HTC Desire C is not listed, so i chosen 'All other Supported Devices'.
- Now it'll ask you to login. Log in with the account that you registered before.
- A pop up will ask you for confirmation. Read the message and click on Yes if you want to continue.
- Now an another pop up will open, read and Accept the legal terms and click on 'Proceed to Unlock Instructions'
Now you can follow the instructions given there, in case you find them hard to understand, you can follow detailed step by step process given below. - Now you will have to download and install following tools:
HTC Sync Manager (This is required for installing USB Drivers).
Download Required Files : Download Bootloader Unlock and extract them to C:\Android - Here comes the part, where we need to deal with your mobile. Switch Off your mobile phone. Remove the battery and put it in.
- Press Volume Down + Power Button (Press Vol Down first and then Power button).
- A screen will open saying ***Locked*** at the top. Highlight the FASTBOOT and press the power button.
- Now connect your mobile to computer via USB.
- Now navigate to the folder where we extracted files downloaded above.(C:\Android)
- Make sure there are following four files :
adb
AdbWinApi.dll
fastboot.exe
AdbWinUSBApi - Now Go to Windows->Run and type cmd and hit enter.
- In Command prompt, type following:
cd C:\Android
then type this: fastboot oem get_identifier_token
Now a long text will be in cmd window. - Right click in the text and click on Mark.
- Now mark all the text in between these two strings:
<<<< Identifier Token Start >>>>
and
<<<< Identifier Token End >>>>
Press Ctrl+C to copy selected text - Go to this page: Enter Identifier Token: http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/unlock-instructions/page-3
- Now paste the copied string in the box and click on Submit button.
- Now open the Inbox of EMail address that you used to sign up or register at HTC Dev. You'll find an attachment there. Download it and save it in the same folder (C:\Android).
- In command prompt, type the following:
fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin - Now you'll see a disclaimer message on your phone. Read it and click on Yes if you want to unlock bootloader of your device. If you select 'No' nothing will be done to your device and your phone restart normally.
- That's All...Now you have successfully unlocked the bootloader of your HTC Android Phone. Now you may proceed to Rooting and then installing a custom ROM like NameLess on your Mobile Phone.
