how do root my nexus one EBF21B whitout unlocking it ???
You can't, part of the process involves an update.zip file, and since EPF21B hasn't had one, you can't do it.
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Hi,
I'm looking to root my HTC One. I know the easy way is to unlock bootloader, flash recovery, flash su, done, but there is that part about "may void your warranty". I read that HTC will still repair hardware issues even if the bootloader is unlocked, but still I'm curious about different ways to root.
So... as far as I can tell by looking at the htcdev kernel source the kernel is vulnerable to the sw_perf_event exploit (http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/121616/semtex.c), and than there is this project https://github.com/android-rooting-tools/libperf_event_exploit.
I was wondering if anyone made that exploit work on the M7 (aka found the right offset) and also if you think it would be worth rooting with that. I guess I won't be able to flash new ROMs as the bootloader would still be locked, right? Or will I be able to flash the recovery partition withoud needing to unlock the bootloader (I guess not)?
Thanks
sciepy said:
Hi,
I'm looking to root my HTC One. I know the easy way is to unlock bootloader, flash recovery, flash su, done, but there is that part about "may void your warranty". I read that HTC will still repair hardware issues even if the bootloader is unlocked, but still I'm curious about different ways to root.
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this is false. you will have to pay for any repairs performed on the device.
Blanket statements like this are troublesome. The warranty coverage varies by country. I've had warranty replaced phones that were rooted with no problem here in the US
Since root has been achieved will this aid in unlocking the bootloader? Did it ever happen with the S5?
Root and bootloader unlock are two very different things tbh. Just because we have root doesn't mean it'll help unlock bootloader. Only thing is that maybe the devs attention will be turned to BL now that they don't need to worry about root.
SSJ_Gomike said:
Root and bootloader unlock are two very different things tbh. Just because we have root doesn't mean it'll help unlock bootloader. Only thing is that maybe the devs attention will be turned to BL now that they don't need to worry about root.
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Ok, I didn't know if having greater access to the system would help with the bootloader issue. Thanks!
Finding root gives you elevated access to the file system. To get a customer recovery, the bootloader must be modified (which requires root to access). But, to modify our locked bootloader to put on a customer recovery, you'll needs it's encryption key. Without it, no changes can be made and the 'chain of trust' is broken and the phone won't boot.
I just want to root my HTC Desire 510 in order to use Xmod game assistant and just to delete bloatware. I tried using kingoroot, it said success, but it actually didn't even work. I found out that you need to unlock the bootloader. I don't really want to this, i have no interest in it. I was thinking of using Kingoroot's HTC bootloader unlock to unlock it, then root it using the kingoroot rooter, then re-lock the bootloader with the Kingoroot bootloader program. Is it risky? Please note my phone has no important data, it's new. And I do not want to install anything custom. Just get xmod and remove bloatware. That's all I need.
Would this all work? Please help.
uRager said:
I just want to root my HTC Desire 510 in order to use Xmod game assistant and just to delete bloatware. I tried using kingoroot, it said success, but it actually didn't even work. I found out that you need to unlock the bootloader. I don't really want to this, i have no interest in it. I was thinking of using Kingoroot's HTC bootloader unlock to unlock it, then root it using the kingoroot rooter, then re-lock the bootloader with the Kingoroot bootloader program. Is it risky? Please note my phone has no important data, it's new. And I do not want to install anything custom. Just get xmod and remove bloatware. That's all I need.
Would this all work? Please help.
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No this won't work and the number one reason is because if you root the phone and then spend your time deleting all the bloatware you'll be wasting your time if you don't install a kernel with write protection removed because as soon as you reboot the phone will reinstall everything! So you need to unlock the bootloader and then install the custom recovery and then make a backup first before doing anything else and then install the kernel with write protection removed and then delete bloatware!
Ok, I decided I don't want to remove bloatware. I am just rooting so I can download Xmodgames and such apps that need a rooted device. No custom ROMS or anything. Would I be fine?
uRager said:
Ok, I decided I don't want to remove bloatware. I am just rooting so I can download Xmodgames and such apps that need a rooted device. No custom ROMS or anything. Would I be fine?
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Yes. Although be warned rooting will restore the phone to stock after unlocking the bootloader.
Can you even use the phone if you make changes? What I mean is isn't the point behind a locked bootloader to keep changes from being made? So if you unlock -> make a change (rooting for example) -> then relock .... doesn't that equal bootloop when the bootloader notices you've changed something?
For my two cents... I'm probably more of a noob than you @uRager, and I got through the unlocking and rooting process with not too much trouble. I think the good old fashioned way will probably serve you the best. And there are several kernels that are just a modified version of the stock kernel (write protection removed) so a couple more minutes will get the bloat removed as well. Also don't be afraid to ask questions, from what Ive seen they usually get answered.
Hi,can anyone tell me i have rooted my droid turbo at su4tl-49 using kingroot.
It has full root access.
Can some one tell me if i use root explorer and make kingroot a system file will the root will be permanant or bricked.
I also want to ask that if i edit build.prop or any other file using root explorer will it be brick unless its safe file?
Unless you have unlocked your bootloader, what you are doing is not safe.
bilalrajput said:
Hi,can anyone tell me i have rooted my droid turbo at su4tl-49 using kingroot.
It has full root access.
Can some one tell me if i use root explorer and make kingroot a system file will the root will be permanant or bricked.
I also want to ask that if i edit build.prop or any other file using root explorer will it be brick unless its safe file?
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Unlock Bootloader, then root with SuperSU, SAFEST bet. Along with TWRP
mac.os.x said:
Unlock Bootloader, then root with SuperSU, SAFEST bet. Along with TWRP
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He has said repeatedly he doesn't want to do that. He refuses to pay for Sunshine. So, he keeps trying to find a way without unlocking his bootloader (paying money), which we have advised against.
He regains temp root with King Root every time he reboots. He wants our permission to make major system changes, so when he bricks his phone it's not his fault. King Root itself will often mess up your system.
ChazzMatt said:
He has said repeatedly he doesn't want to do that. He refuses to pay for Sunshine. So, he keeps trying to find a way without unlocking his bootloader (paying money), which we have advised against.
He regains temp root with King Root every time he reboots. He wants our permission to make major system changes, so when he bricks his phone it's not his fault. King Root itself will often mess up your system.
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I agree about KingRoot. What's the deal, I spent I don't remember but like 20 something for sunshine, unless he's a kid he should have the $ to be honest I don't mind paying if there's not a definite free way of anything.
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For the past few days I've been trying to root my devices. Tried using random numbers generators for bootloader code, tried using update.app with recovery_ramdis.img patched, etc.
Sadly i cant find a way to do it. Is there any hope? Maybe someone achieved it already
You can root with a locked bootloader, but i doubt that this will be made possible to a Mate 20 Lite device....