HTC starts unlocking bootloaders with Sensation and EVO 3D

11 July, 2011
A few months back HTC had started launching new phones with locked bootloaders. This resulted in a backlash from the developer and modder community following which HTC announced that they will be...

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  • Anonymous
  • nGW
  • 12 Jul 2011

manish, 12 Jul 2011an unlocked bootloader would u load custom roms, and let u ... moreyou still need to root the phone though.

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    • manish
    • M3s
    • 12 Jul 2011

    shawn, 11 Jul 2011what will this mean for me, I have a sensation but dont rea... morean unlocked bootloader would u load custom roms, and let u root ur phone.meaning it let u do things u couldnt do before.e.g tweak,change startup animation.sounds, tweak ur phone, overclock it as well. well, loads of options available for u ;-)

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      • AnonD-1906
      • 01a
      • 12 Jul 2011

      Steve Job and apple are trying to shut down samsung and htc in the usa.

      link below
      http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/11/apple-files-second-itc-patent-infringement-complaint-against-htc/

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        • bader
        • HB8
        • 12 Jul 2011

        OK what is the benefit is it goofing to help me to download any language I want without doing root.

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          • pit
          • LH4
          • 11 Jul 2011

          well done htc thanks

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            • Anonymous
            • HK5
            • 11 Jul 2011

            I do so much want unlocked bootloader for my DHD

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              • COLOMBIA TULUA
              • Thu
              • 11 Jul 2011

              shawn, 11 Jul 2011what will this mean for me, I have a sensation but dont rea... morego to xda developers and read.

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                • AnonD-4489
                • Qu2
                • 11 Jul 2011

                gayle, 11 Jul 2011Maybe I'm ignorant, but what is a bootloader? I just got a... moreThis is good for you, the developers will now start working on new ROMs (modified Operating System) they will add new features and take unneeded things trying to enhance the performance or modifying CPU, Wallpapers, Sense, Luncher etc..

                I hope this helps

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                  • rajat
                  • 98W
                  • 11 Jul 2011

                  nice,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.HTC

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                    • Anonymous
                    • pu0
                    • 11 Jul 2011

                    if you dont understand how will you benefit from this then you probably wount.

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                      • Gem86
                      • nid
                      • 11 Jul 2011

                      shawn, 11 Jul 2011what will this mean for me, I have a sensation but dont rea... moreA bootloader is the basic application that starts up Android. By locking it, the Android version becomes fixed and unchangeable. By unlocking it, you can install different Android versions.

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                        • Anonymous
                        • 3ZQ
                        • 11 Jul 2011

                        simple user, 11 Jul 2011however google announced they will progressively close the ... moreAs soon as that starts, an alternative will come about, people working on the last fully-open source version.

                        If you are referring to v3/3.1, then no worries as Google have already stated why they didn't release the source.

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                          • simple user
                          • Sve
                          • 11 Jul 2011

                          HongKongPhooey, 11 Jul 2011Hats off to HTC for understanding why lots of people buy An... morehowever google announced they will progressively close the source, to achieve more stability...

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                            • HongKongPhooey
                            • JCy
                            • 11 Jul 2011

                            Hats off to HTC for understanding why lots of people buy Androids. It is meant to be an open source OS isnt it

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                              • shawn
                              • Tke
                              • 11 Jul 2011

                              what will this mean for me, I have a sensation but dont really understand what how this will benefit me.

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                                • Hey htc
                                • pJm
                                • 11 Jul 2011

                                how about an fm transmitter in one of your flagship phones ? Like evo 3d sensation desire s desire hd or whixhever. You can claim of beying the first to put an fm transmitter in an android.

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • mQv
                                  • 11 Jul 2011

                                  Motorola is next

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                                    • former HTC fan
                                    • Sve
                                    • 11 Jul 2011

                                    lol, HTC still care about customers. Try ask Apple to make jailbreak legit. (rofl)

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                                      • olisa
                                      • fuN
                                      • 11 Jul 2011

                                      i love HTC

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                                        • AnonD-1068
                                        • uuh
                                        • 11 Jul 2011

                                        This again proves that HTC is still the best... Thanks a lot to htc....