14 DAY TRIAL // HTC ThunderBolt, the first Android-based mobile phone that arrived on shelves at Verizon Wireless with support for the wireless carrier's 4G LTE network, has been already rooted.
Apparently, only a few hours after the device was made available for purchase in the United States two days ago, the guys over at XDA-Developers forum managed to gain superuser access (root) on the HTC Thunderbolt.
Unfortunately, this won't do too much good for the time being, since there are no custom ROMs that enthusiasts could download and install on their new handsets.
Of course, it would enable them to remove unwanted applications from the mobile phone, but it would take a while before custom ROMs are made available for it.
Apparently, on ThunderBolt, turning the security off (S-OFF) would not be required for writing a custom ROM or a new Radio ROM, but one would still need to flash a full ROM, or to change some low-level settings.
We should also note that, for the time being, the root process is not very simple, and that only those who are well-acquainted with the rooting process should give it a try.
The root is permanent, but the process would wipe all data on the device, and might harm the phone, which means that all those who would give it a try are the only ones responsible if something goes wrong.
This method of rooting the LTE smartphone is not meant for beginners, and ThunderBolt users should wait for a simpler, perfected rooting method to emerge before giving it a try.
More details on how to gain superuser access on HTC ThunderBolt can be found on this thread on the XDA-Developers forum.
According to the people behind this, they are currently working on resolving any issues that might be present with the rooting process, and plans on offering additional details on the matter in the near future.