The HTC One X goes went on sale Sunday, with a little surprise for developers and jailbreakers. Last year, HTC listened to requests from users who wanted the ability to unlock HTC smartphone bootloaders. This year HTC is not being so generous. The HTC One X for AT&T will not be unlockable.
When contacted for comment, HTC stated:
"HTC is committed to listening to users and delivering customer satisfaction. Since announcing our commitment to unlockable bootloaders, HTC has worked to enable our customers to unlock the bootloader on more than 45 devices over the past six months. In some cases, however, restrictions prevent certain devices from participating in our bootloader unlocking program. Rest assured, HTC is committed to assisting developers in unlocking bootloaders for HTC devices and we'll continue to unlock additional devices in the future."
For most users the locked boatload should not be an issue. The international version, however has been hacked and unlocked by the usual suspects.
Last year, HTC provided a tool to unlock the bootloader for the HTC Sensation 4G an HTC Evo 3D. Unlocking the bootloader, does however void the warranty.
The best price we could find for the HTC One X is from Amazon Wireless at $149.99 for new and renewing customers, however it is backordered. You can match that price by using the Wireless and Mobile News AT&T Coupon-Link $50 Off AT&T Wireless with Plan for new customers with a contract. The offer requires online activation via att.com/wireless on qualified rate plans of $39.99 or more with a two-year agreement.