Posts Tagged ‘ bootloader ’

Motorola X Phone to be Released Unlocked for All Carriers on Google Play, Announcement in May? (Rumor)

January 21, 2013

We first caught wind of the Motorola X Phone late last year and now it looks as if more details are starting to emerge. According to a trusted source on the DroidRzr forums, the Motorola X Phone will be announced at Google I/O 2013 in May and a tentative release date is scheduled for...
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Asus Releases Transformer Prime Bootloader Unlock Tool

February 22, 2012

True to their word, Asus has released a bootloader unlock tool for the Transformer Prime Android tablet. You can head to Asus’ support site now to download the app/APK file, but just keep in mind you must be updated to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and unlocking will completely void your warranty. Enjoy! Source:...
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Asus Transformer Prime to get bootloader unlock tool in Feb.

January 25, 2012

Asus announced through Twitter that they’ll finally be releasing a tool for the Transformer Prime Android tablet that will allow users to unlock the bootloader. Previously, Asus revealed plans to release such a tool earlier this month, but now they’ve assigned a February release for it. It’s unclear if it will come earlier or...
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ASUS Transformer Prime to get Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich on January 12, bootloader unlocking tool later

January 3, 2012

ASUS has finally made the announcement we’ve all been waiting for – the Transformer Prime will receive an OTA update to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich starting January 12. Also, the company plans to release an unlock tool for advanced users looking to crack open the locked bootloader for the tablet, although it’s unclear...
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HTC adds Sprint EVO 3D support to bootloader unlock tool

August 18, 2011

HTC is coming through like a champ lately. After keeping their customers well-informed on the status of their bootloader unlocking web tool over the past month, they released it to the public earlier this week on HTCdev.com. Unfortunately, the only device to receive support at that time was the HTC Sensation (EU) – with...
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HTC bootloader unlocking web tool now live

August 15, 2011

As promised, HTC has unleashed its bootloader unlocking web tool on HTCdev.com. This will cover 2011 Android smartphones moving forward. HTC has already made the tool available for the HTC Sensation (EU), and they’ll follow-up soon with support for the HTC Sensation 4G (T-Mobile) and HTC EVO 3D (Sprint). HTC is committed to listening...
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HTCdev.com: future home of HTC’s bootloader unlocking tool

August 8, 2011

HTC announced through Twitter today that they’ll be posting their bootloader unlocking web tool at HTCdev.com in the near future. This will cover Android smartphones like the HTC Sensation (4G) and the HTC EVO 3D. No word yet on whether HTC plans to support any older devices that are still locked down. The site...
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HTC to launch Web Tool to unlock bootloaders this month

August 3, 2011

HTC updates the world on the process of unlocking the bootloaders on their smartphones. Update from HTC – 8/3/2011 Since our last update, many of you have asked how the bootloader unlocking process will actually work, and in particular why HTC’s most recently released devices still have a locked bootloader. Rest assured we’re making...
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HTC will begin rolling out updates to unlock bootloaders for Sensation 4G and EVO 3D in August

July 10, 2011

Back in May, HTC flipped the switch and revealed to their customers that they’d start unlocking bootloaders for their latest and greatest Android smartphones, including the HTC Sensation (4G) and HTD EVO 3D. Well, tonight, they’ve given us an update on the whole process. It appears updates will begin rolling out in August and...
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HTC: we will no longer lock bootloaders on our devices

May 26, 2011

HTC has been flirting down a dangerous path by locking bootloaders for recent devices. Android fans have been outraged over HTC’s choice to lock out the upcoming Sensation and EVO 3D flagship smartphones. Well, HTC has listened to all the feedback and released this statement tonight via their Facebook page: There has been overwhelmingly...
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