[HOWTO] [root] Boost Mobile hTC One SV root *WITHOUT* overwriting recovery / kernel - Android Forums

...Your warranty is now void...I claim *NO* responsibility for bricked devices, etc. You have been warned! I wanted root on my new toy (Boost Mobile hTC One SV "K2_CL"). I also wanted to have an "untouched" backup of the stock ROM, kernel, recovery, etc.

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