Root [AT&T] upgrading to 1.85 firmware

[veeshmack]

Recently purchased a HTC One X unlocked (originally AT&T). currently waiting for it to come in, the seller sent me this message in regards to upgrading firmware.
thoughts on whether I can/should upgrade or not?

In the box, I have a warning not to update to the new firmware (1.85), as they have blocked the root access of the phone.
I put that the bootloader unlock (type of unlock used) would not be effected by this, but someone has told me differently recently. So I would say if you update it, do it at your own risk. Research first, maybe ask on an android forum or something first.

 

[Casanunda]

It all depends if you want root or not. Although it looks as though there is now (but maybe not for long) a way of rooting with 1.85 firmware, look here [ROOT] 1.85 - New, working method - ACT NOW, MAY NOT LAST FOREVER! - xda-developers

Mods, I think this thread should be moved into the AT&T sub-forum.

 

[veeshmack]

sorry if I posted in the wrong area.

I'm not too considered with the rooting of it as I don't see myself doing anything with that capability. So if I update it wont bugger up the phone right? And it'll still hold its unlocked status?

 

[El Presidente]

sorry if I posted in the wrong area.

Welcome to AF! No biggie, it's no issue to move a thread

I'm not too considered with the rooting of it as I don't see myself doing anything with that capability. So if I update it wont bugger up the phone right? And it'll still hold its unlocked status?

AFAIK, you can still accept OTA updates with an unlocked bootloader. However, as the bootloader unlock method for the AT&T One XL involves messing about with hboot, I'd be careful.

I'll have a look around, see if I can find any info for you.

 

[veeshmack]

Thanks I appreciate it! I'm not considered about the rooted status as I don't plan on doing anything from there, just need to keep it unlocked since its a US phone I'm using in canada