Root [CDMA] Locked Bootloader=Confirmed

[Emblazon]

Click me.

I really hate to be the bearer of bad news in my first post, but it looks like the EVO 3D is getting the same treatment as the Sensation.

It's really not the biggest issue for me, coming from three iPhones, I'm simply looking forward to the customization that Android allows, along with the Sense 3.0 GUI.

EDIT: Sorry, just checked the Root section... figured not everyone would look there first for this information. Apologies for doubling up.

 

[themuffinman75]

Click me.

I really hate to be the bearer of bad news in my first post, but it looks like the EVO 3D is getting the same treatment as the Sensation.

It's really not the biggest issue for me, coming from three iPhones, I'm simply looking forward to the customization that Android allows, along with the Sense 3.0 GUI.

SMH, what bad news. The phone will probably be rooted by release to a few days after at the most.

 

[jdsingle]

Sounds like I need to get back over to XDA and start making donations to 3VD devs to get around this.

 

[djdisturbed]

Click me.

I really hate to be the bearer of bad news in my first post, but it looks like the EVO 3D is getting the same treatment as the Sensation.

It's really not the biggest issue for me, coming from three iPhones, I'm simply looking forward to the customization that Android allows, along with the Sense 3.0 GUI.

EDIT: Sorry, just checked the Root section... figured not everyone would look there first for this information. Apologies for doubling up.

being locked is not a big deal, almost all android phones have locked bootloaders, the issue is if its encrypted, then that makes it almost impossible, Yes, it is signed, making it really really hard to get a full root, but not impossible

 

[MahaloCat]

256 bit encryption -
Unless HTC changes their mind....No custom Roms on this phone....
Nexus S 4g....here i come...
: (

 

[LBPHeretic]

This stinks. I really wanted to get a Sprint HTC EVO 3D.

I will not buy a locked down handset, no matter how good the specifications are. If I own the damned thing, I should be able to do what I want with it.

 

[alcohol]

Wow. This changes everything. I've been watching this phone like a hawk waiting for it to release but now this is giving me second thoughts. I will seriously reconsider getting this phone now.

 

[Gearhead_eng]

256 bit encryption -
Unless HTC changes their mind....No custom Roms on this phone....
Nexus S 4g....here i come...
: (

I'm with you, I really want the E3D but if its encrypted then I'm looking for something else. Isn't this what Android is all about?

 

[RichboyJhae]

Will someone please explain to me what this means? If the EVO 4G had a locked bootloader, then I don't we will have an issue flashing custom Roms. I don't see why everyone is making such q big deal about it.

 

[win32ce]

256 bit encryption -
Unless HTC changes their mind....No custom Roms on this phone....
Nexus S 4g....here i come...
: (

I haven't been following XDA on this but I understand Motorola came out with a really harsh bootloader signature system and progress has been made.

I'm willing to to give HTC one more shot and buy this phone, but if it is never rooted it will be my last.

 

[LBPHeretic]

Will someone please explain to me what this means? If the EVO 4G had a locked bootloader, then I don't we will have an issue flashing custom Roms. I don't see why everyone is making such q big deal about it.

The Sprint HTC EVO 3D has a bootloader that is cryptographically signed. This means you need the 256-bit key to unlock it or some pre-sale developer bootloader for root access.

The Sprint HTC EVO 4G had a signed bootloader but it was not cryptographically signed. I believe a leaked version of the bootloader was found and that is how it was rooted in the first place.

 

[LBPHeretic]

There is a petition against HTC for these cryptographically signed bootloaders: HTC Bootloaders and NAND | groubal complaints .

Petitions are usually not highly effective, but it is worth a try. If a moderator thinks it should be taken down, please feel free to delete or edit my post.

 

[alcohol]

I wish online petitions served a purpose but like you said they are useless and a waste of time.

Now if someone is willing to write a letter to HTC, or an email to the CEO, i'll definitely be on board.

 

[LBPHeretic]

I wish online petitions served a purpose but like you said they are useless and a waste of time.

Now if someone is willing to write a letter to HTC, or an email to the CEO, i'll definitely be on board.

Indeed. The only purpose they truly serve is a placebo effect for those who sign them.

It makes them feel that they have made a difference. As for the email addresses, I saw a listing of HTC email addresses somewhere, but I forget where.

 

[EarlyMon]

Click me.

I really hate to be the bearer of bad news in my first post, but it looks like the EVO 3D is getting the same treatment as the Sensation.

It's really not the biggest issue for me, coming from three iPhones, I'm simply looking forward to the customization that Android allows, along with the Sense 3.0 GUI.

EDIT: Sorry, just checked the Root section... figured not everyone would look there first for this information. Apologies for doubling up.

Welcome to the forums!

Judging by the number of threads and posts I'm shoveling over there all day, you might be right.

http://androidforums.com/evo-3d-all...ut-locked-bootloader-but-its-big-problem.html

Please - let's all try to keep a little organization.