Rooting your HTC 8XT

OS: Microsoft Windows Phone 8

CPU: Dual-core 1.4 GHz Krait 200

Display: 4.3" inc

Camera: 8 MP, Single

By default, the bootloader HTC 8XT is locked on the phone. This is done so that the novice user does not make a fatal error while editing the device kernel and does not turn the phone into a brick.

Advantages of Rooting your HTC 8XT

Load your custom apps with higher privileges.

You can unlock the bootloader.

You will get access to additional functions of the operating system

Installing mods and patches on the current OS version

Disadvantages of Rooting your HTC 8XT

Voids the phone warranty.

You can face problems with updates.

A bricked phone is completely unusable.

Might Expose You to More Security Risks.

How to root HTC 8XT with Computer (via Windows Phone Internals)

Before starting the rooting process, follow these steps.

1. Backup Your Device.
2. Make sure your battery is charged to 90%.
3. Just to be safe, reboot your device.

Rooting via Windows Phone Internals

Thomas Nilan
Smartphone Expert

Thomas Nilan is a mobile phone expert with in-depth knowledge of the Android and iOS operating systems, who understands the settings of various hidden features that allow you to expand the capabilities of your smartphone, as well as get information about what is going on inside the phone for future repairs. He is an authority in his field, which has allowed him to become a ghostwriter for several technology publications, and he enjoys writing small mobile applications for testing smartphones.