Unlocking Bootloader on HTC Explorer Android

Tutorial 1 Exploring HTC Explorer : Unlocking Your Bootloader

Hello, HTC Explorer (htc pico) users, this tutorial explains how to unlock the bootloader of your htc explorer android device prior to rooting it. Yes, you read it correctly, unlocking the bootloader is the first step if you want to root your htc explorer. I prepared this tutorial keeping in mind that you are a new user and therefore, I have explained each and every action in very simple form. I suggest you to read every instruction carefully before proceeding.

For understanding the terminology used in this blogs' tutorials, read here

This article applies to HTC phones only. I tried it on my htc explorer (codename pico). This is the first process to root your phone. 

Note: Rooting your phone will void your warranty. HTC will no longer be responsible for any dysfunction in your phone. Rooting your phone incorrectly may also brick your htc explorer. If you wish to continue, it's                       your own wish. You cannot hold me responsible for any kind of damages.

To root your htc explorer, you will first need to unlock the bootloader. Bootloader is the basic programme that loads the custom, HTC provided operating software in your phone. Unlocking the bootloader will give you the ability to root your phone and install ROMs other than the stock OS thereby increasing the capabilities of your phone.

Required resources prior to unlocking- You will need the following software packages so as to unlock the bootloader.

Please make sure all these items are installed and updated.

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Google Android SDK zip:

http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html

install the latest version provided as installer_r18-windows.exe (when this blog entry was written). Then open the SDK manager from the directory where you installed the exe file. (It might be C://program files/android-sdk/) Check against Android SDK tools, Android SDK platform tools, google USB driver and click on install packages. It will be needed later.

Java Runtime Environment:

http://java.com

you can get the java package from the java site for offline installation if you are unable to get an online installation from http://java.com/en/download/manual.jsp  Click on windows offline link in the table given to download the package and install it later.

HTC Sync (Windows Only):

www.htc.com/www/help/htc-explorer/#download

Get the latest version of htc sync by selecting your phone from the menu.

Now you are ready to unlock your bootloader. 

Go to www.htcdev.com/bootloader and register yourself. Then select your phone from the drop down list. If your phone is not listed, then select 'All other supported phones'. After this follow the onscreen instructions. 

Note: when it asks you to copy the code from terminal window to htcdev site, it is written there that to copy, you need to right click >> mark>>select that area>> right click>> copy. But on right clicking again, the marked area will get unmarked, so after selecting the area, simply press Enter and it will be copied.


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