[HTC One VX] Jnewell05:
HTC Unlocked = Bootloader is unlocked?

Not to take away from the OP, but i created a guide for a guy here at work and thought others might benefit from it.

Unlock Bootloader and Root

Unlocking your bootloader will wipe all data from your phone. Meaning you will loose everything make a backup.

Step 1: ADB Installation Instructions. NOTE:You must have ADB installed on your PC even if you use method 2b to unlock the bootloader. You will need adb to install recovery in Step 4.

1. Go to http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html and download the sdk.

2. Follow installation instructions found here. Note: This is not a forum for this device DO NOT do anything but the adb installation on your system.
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Step 2a: Download software from HTC to allow your bootloader to be unlocked.

1. Go to http://www.htcdev.com/

2. Login to the website. NOTE: Register for an account if you haven’t already. You must provide a valid email address.

3. Select “All Other Supported Models” from the drop down list and click “Begin Unlock Bootloader”

4. Follow online instructions.

5. A Youtube video I came across the shows the steps. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0MttMw6mgQ
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Step 2b: Alternate method to unlock bootloader *UNTESTED* by me.

1. [TOOL] HTC Easy Unlock Bootloader Tool http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2133336
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Step 3: Download Files to root device. NOTE: Only after unlocking bootloader.

1. SuperUser http://androidfiles.org/getdownload.php?file=TotemC2/root/superuser.zip - Copy this file you phone. Special thanks to jmztaylor his link.

2. Recovery TWRP Recovery http://androidfiles.org/getdownload.php?file=TotemC2/Recoveries/twrprecovery.img or CWM Recovery http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2161706. Put this file in the platform-tools folder (where you installed the SDK in step one). NOTE: You must type the name of this file perfectly when using adb to flash it in step 4.
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Step 4: Using ADB to install recovery

1. Open command prompt ( shift + right click, then choose “Open command window here”) and type “ADB devices” you should see you phone listed, if you do not start over at Step 1. NOTE: Phone must be plugged in and USB Debugging must be checked in settings.

1.5. Reboot into fastboot

2. Type “fastboot flash recovery recovery.img” without the quotes. NOTE: the red is actually the title of the recovery file that you copied in step 3. If it’s different substitute your files name instead.

3. Once complete On your phone choose the hboot option then the recovery option

4. You should at this point backup your device

5. Once you create a backup, Choose install and navigate to the SuperUser file you put on your phone in Step 3.

6. If all goes well you are now rooted. Select reboot system to restart phone.
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There is some very good information here but its spread out pretty thin. Guides IMHO are very usefull to fill the gap between devs/powerusers and the newbs.Most people that come here have a hard time with the things we take for granted such as adb commands, or adb its self (most will be setting it up for the first time). I tried my best to put it in a knowledge base that everyone can understand if for some reason you do not understand what i was trying to say please ask. I don't own this phone, just helped a friend root his, but if you need to get ahold of me pm me. I'll get back to you as soon as possible.