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Questions about bootloader

Started by DroidAddict101 , Jul 25 2013 01:32 PM

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#1 DroidAddict101

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Posted 25 July 2013 - 01:32 PM

So Verizon finally did the right thing and offered me a different phone after having nonstop problems with the headphone jack on the droid razr. They offered me the RAZR HD and I went for it because last I heard the boot loader was unlocked.

Then a quick Google search told me that its been patched.

Is there anyway to currently unlock the boot loader?

Or if not what system version would it have to arrive with for me to be able to unlock it?

I am worried i will end up worse off than with razr as that device is really starting to flourish development-wise

Please someone tell me what the deal is

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Posted 25 July 2013 - 02:02 PM

There is no way to unlock the current update. Pretty much guaranteed you will get an updated phone. I believe .18 and .20 are updated version. I think .16 was before the update

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Posted 25 July 2013 - 02:05 PM

So far, most of the warranty phones I've seen has come with the recent update unfortunately. You may get lucky though. Just keep a watchful eye on it when you boot it. The updates are automatic of sorts and will start when you least expect it.

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Posted 25 July 2013 - 02:12 PM

Well thanks for the replies even though they aren't at all what I wanted to hear. And let me guess... there is next to no development for the locked devices?

If someone would maybe throw a short list together of ROMs I could actually run I would really really appreciate it

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Posted 26 July 2013 - 03:30 AM

a list of locked razr hd development is in the works.

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Posted 26 July 2013 - 06:33 AM

And don't forget we recently found a way to at least root it.

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Posted 26 July 2013 - 10:37 AM

Thanks a lot guys. Just got it in the mail and will be checking back later to see what this thing can do

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Posted 26 July 2013 - 01:38 PM

System version 9.16.9 ?!

PLEASE tell me I can unlock this thing

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Posted 26 July 2013 - 01:42 PM

That is a negative. That's the latest update.

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Posted 26 July 2013 - 01:48 PM

Thanks for the quick response

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Posted 26 July 2013 - 01:49 PM

Np. Sorry to be the bad news guy.

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Posted 26 July 2013 - 02:33 PM

I'm getting prompted for an update to 9.20.1 or something so 9.16.9 cant be the latest update....

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Posted 26 July 2013 - 02:35 PM

I'm getting prompted for an update to 9.20.1 or something so 9.16.9 cant be the latest update....

You should unlock before taking the update. You sir are quite lucky to snag a non updated one.

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Posted 26 July 2013 - 02:37 PM

I'm getting prompted for an update to 9.20.1 or something so 9.16.9 cant be the latest update....

STOP the install and ROOT/UNLOCK now !!!!!

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Posted 26 July 2013 - 02:39 PM

SO I CAN UNLOCK IT ?!?!?!?!??!?!

This has turned into the best day ever

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Posted 26 July 2013 - 02:42 PM

SO I CAN UNLOCK IT ?!?!?!?!??!?!

This has turned into the best day ever

Be careful when you plug it into the PC. Someone said the update can start to install

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Posted 26 July 2013 - 02:44 PM

Looks like I misread the version. Yes, unlock it asap. You only need to be rooted. And no, plugging it in won't trigger an update.

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Posted 26 July 2013 - 02:48 PM

Thanks fellas and yeah Samuri, Please be a little more cautious next time. Broke my heart for no reason hahaha

I am on my way as we speak

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Posted 18 August 2013 - 03:56 PM

Yeah I was scrolling down and reading this when he said 9.16.9 I thought yesss then I seen the response to it and it was like watching a scary movie lol

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Posted 18 August 2013 - 03:57 PM

I too just received a 9.16.9 . Rooted and unlocked now reading all into which is the better recovery and what the most functional 4.2.2 is :-) I'm a happy camper for sure.