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[Custom ROM](http://www.engadget.com/tag/CustomROM/) fans were briefly teased with the prospect of Verizon loosening its anti-modding stance when the [HTC Droid DNA](http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/16/htc-droid-dna-review/) first arrived: in the pre-release days, the official [HTCDev](http://www.engadget.com/tag/HTCDev/) portal allowed unlocking the DNA's bootloader. While the carrier unfortunately clamped down and denied the option by the time the giant smartphone was [in stores](http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/21/psa-htc-droid-dna-now-available-from-verizon/), that hasn't stopped _Android Police_ and Sean Beaupre from keeping the dream alive through very unofficial means. A special backup file, a carrier ID generator app, a shell script and judicious use of ADB tweak the carrier information to trick HTCDev and let the unlock work once again. To call this a risky procedure would be an understatement, however -- venturing past a certain point raises the real possibility of bricking the device, and HTC's bootloader tool already puts limits on post-unlock support even when it's blessed by carriers. Should the urge to liberate the Droid DNA overwhelm a sense of caution (or a wait for [the Deluxe](http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/15/htc-deluxe-press-render-reportedly-leaks-spreads-droid-dna/)), you'll find both the hack and unofficial help through the source links.
Filed under: [Cellphones](http://www.engadget.com/category/cellphones/), [Mobile](http://www.engadget.com/category/mobile/), [HTC](http://www.engadget.com/category/htc/), [Verizon](http://www.engadget.com/category/verizon/)
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**Source:** [Android Police](http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/11/24/exclusive-how-to-unlock-the-droid-dnas-bootloader/)
URL: http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/25/hack-gives-htc-droid-dna-the-bootloader-unlock-that-verizon-dropped/
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