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Unlocking Bootloader Instructions

Take the following steps to Unlock your Device's Bootloader.

Required Resources

Step 11
You will receive an email with the attachment: Unlock_code.bin. Save this file in the same folder as your fastboot files (For Example: C:\Android). If, after a short period of time, you have not yet received the mail, or you have received an email from HTC, but does not contain an attached file, it is possible that more stringent spam filters and anti-virus programs will block this mail or attachment. In order to ensure that you receive the email with the attachment, we suggest you consider using a non-corporate email server as corporate servers tend to have more stringent attachment policies. If you have not received the email at all, please check your spam folder in your email client to check if the email was filtered out.

Please make sure all items are installed and up to date.

Google Android SDK zip:

http://developer.android.com /sdk/index.htm l

Java Runtime Environment:

http://java.com

HTC Sync (Windows Only):

http://w w w .htc.com /w w w /help/

Step 12
In the command prompt type: fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin. In the command prompt you will see the following message:

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Step 13
On your phone you will now see the disclaimer. Please read this carefully as this action may void your warranty. Use the Volume buttons to highlight your choice, and the Power button to make your selection. If you select Yes, your phone will be reset to its factory default settings, and your bootloader will be unlocked. If you select No, your phone will reboot and no modifications will have been made.

Step 14
To re-lock your bootloader, in the command prompt, type: fastboot oem lock. Note: This will not restore the factory default lock, but will simply re-lock the bootloader so no further changes can be made. Furthermore, if you want to unlock your bootloader again, simply repeat step 12 with your original unlock key file to unlock your phone again.
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You're Ready To Go!

Congratulations! You have successfully unlocked your bootloader. Browse this site for further sample codes, examples, and tips. Take me to the Developer Center Additional Resources

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