Root Need help with bootloader

[ItsRoland]

I have an HTC one m8 5.0.1

I went to the htc website and went through the steps to unlock bootloader. Everything was going smoothly until I submitted my token. It gives me this:

Error Code: 172.
Error Reason: CID Not Allowed (MID not exist in Model Rule).

What do I do?

 

[EarlyMon]

If it's a Verizon-branded phone, there's nothing that you can do about that - Verizon restricts unlocking the bootloader.

 

[ItsRoland]

It is verizon so thats the issue. Is there any way I can still root my phone or am I just SOL?

 

[CapThrowback]

At this point, there is no root option for your device. Sorry.

 

[ItsRoland]

Is it all Verizon phones?

 

[CapThrowback]

Verizon does tend to lock down their devices to prevent rooting/unlocking. You'd have to check with Verizon directly to confirm which (if any) devices can be unlocked/rooted/modified.

 

[ItsRoland]

http://htconeroot.com/htc-one-root/how-to-root-verizon-htc-one-m7m8-and-unlock-bootloader/

A quick Google search yielded me this. Do you think it's legit?

 

[CapThrowback]

That is legit, but Verizon 5.0.1 isn't supported (if you click through to the thread it says this). Since the Lollipop update, a root exploit hasn't been found for Verizon devices. Otherwise (i.e. if you were on KitKat or another carrier), I would've referred you to the SunShine S-OFF website, which works on all other M8s (besides Verizon). Unfortunately for Verizon Lollipop, as I previously stated, there is no current option.

 

[ItsRoland]

Could I go back to a previous version then?

 

[CapThrowback]

Not with a locked device.