Verizon HTC One bootloader unlockable, custom recovery already available

August 23, 2013

Editorial Note: Talk Android may contain affiliate links on some articles. If you make a purchase through these links, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more.

Verizon_HTC_One_03

In unexpected news, Verizon's brand new HTC One actually has an unlockable bootloader. No, we aren't joking. the HTC Dev bootloader unlock process works on Big Red's version of the phone, and even though that means it isn't a full S-Off unlock, it's still going to give you enough room to flash custom ROMs and the like. As a cherry on top, there are already easy root files available and a version of CWM recovery has already been ported.

Knowing Verizon, this was probably not intentional and it could very easily be patched up relatively quickly. If you have a new HTC One, you may want to consider following the links below to go ahead and get your device unlocked before Verizon patches anything up.

source: XDA

HTC Dev

via: Droid Life

Jared Peters Author

Born in southern Alabama, Jared spends his working time selling phones and his spare time writing about them. The Android enthusiasm started with the original Motorola Droid, but the tech enthusiasm currently covers just about everything. He likes PC gaming, Lenovo's Moto Z line, and a good productivity app.