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Unable to open file

by BPetersen78 Jan 26, 2015 11:52AM PST

I was able to download the file for rooting htc One M8 but every way I try to open the file it says there are no apps or programs on my device that can open this file. Anyone have a fix for this. Thanks in advance.

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(NT) Back to the site you got that file for more instructions.

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Jan 27, 2015 12:04AM PST

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open all files

by tamim7692 Feb 3, 2015 8:22PM PST

may be that file is a tarz or other file type,you use root explorer to open this types of file.

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Which carrier?

by Ilovemynote Feb 7, 2015 7:46AM PST

It may not be possible to root your phone if the bootloader has been locked by your carrier. AT&T for example locks its bootloader, making rooting your phone impossible.

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