Is there any way to root the C5503 on 4.2.2 with an unlocked bootloader? I've tried the easy rooting kit but it seems to be dependant on the exploit being present, which it isn't anymore. I've unlocked my bootloader but not gotten anything else done since I don't know how. This was so much easier on the Nexus 4
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Im not sure what the advantages is to unlock the bootloader then obtain root, now as there is a way to root without unlocking bootloader..
can anybody elaborate?? obvious advantage is that sony cant disclaim warranty issues with a locked bootloader.
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buljo said:
Im not sure what the advantages is to unlock the bootloader then obtain root, now as there is a way to root without unlocking bootloader..
can anybody elaborate?? obvious advantage is that sony cant disclaim warranty issues with a locked bootloader.
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So read under android development
At a guess unlocked boot loader will allow installation of custom roms
Root will allow running software that requires root like root explorer
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Are there any ROMs worth installing yet? I feel like its a lot of bloatware that I dont need are installed with it so it would be nice to clean it
i think everybody that even visits xda know what root is, but unlocking BL vs locked prior to root?
if it`s only the custom roms that cant be installed I`m keeping mine locked and just gonna root. im quite happy with the stock rom.
buljo said:
i think everybody that even visits xda know what root is, but unlocking BL vs locked prior to root?
if it`s only the custom roms that cant be installed I`m keeping mine locked and just gonna root. im quite happy with the stock rom.
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You can install stock based ROMs with a locked bootloader, as long as you stick to Sony's kernel.
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I just got a new Moto X GSM unlocked from moto maker directly.
I do not want to unlock the bootloader, just have root for adblocking and titanium backup for the most part.
The only methods I was able to find seem to involve downgrading the moto x to 4.2 but that would require unlocking the bootloader, which I do not want to do. (i'm not even sure if this bootloader is easily unlockable)
Is there a way to root on 4.4 without downgrading/unlocking?
as of right now no there is no way to root 4.4 without downgrading.
You do not have to unlock bootloader to downgrade to 4.2.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2556400
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Is it possible to downgrade to 4.3 without unlocking the bootloader?
I really need root but I can't unlock the bootloader since I need the warranty too.
Thanks!
Hi, I could be wrong, but I believe even with having an unlocked bootloader, you wont be able to downgrade to 4.3. You should however be able to root once you unlock your bootloader. Sadly, I believe there is no method currently of rooting your tablet without unlocking it. What do you need root for?
royredman said:
Hi, I could be wrong, but I believe even with having an unlocked bootloader, you wont be able to downgrade to 4.3. You should however be able to root once you unlock your bootloader. Sadly, I believe there is no method currently of rooting your tablet without unlocking it. What do you need root for?
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Thanks for your answer, that's what I thought. I did find a guide for downgrading to 4.3, but it seems that it's only working with a unlocked bootloader.
I use root for things like Xposed, Titanium backup etc.
dape16 said:
Thanks for your answer, that's what I thought. I did find a guide for downgrading to 4.3, but it seems that it's only working with a unlocked bootloader.
I use root for things like Xposed, Titanium backup etc.
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Hi, do you mind linking me to that forum that shows you how to downgrade? I am on 4.3, but I am curious about trying 4.4.2 out and want to be able to bail out if I want to
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royredman said:
Hi, do you mind linking me to that forum that shows you how to downgrade? I am on 4.3, but I am curious about trying 4.4.2 out and want to be able to bail out if I want to
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Sure,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2516215&page=8
My Bootloader is not unlockable. Bootloader unlock allowed = no. As far as I know I can't change to yes and there is no aosp roms on locked Bootloader. So my question is what can I do with a locked Bootloader? Also if I root on locked Bootloader can I still receive updates from Sony via ota?
Christopher.J.M said:
My Bootloader is not unlockable. Bootloader unlock allowed = no. As far as I know I can't change to yes and there is no aosp roms on locked Bootloader. So my question is what can I do with a locked Bootloader? Also if I root on locked Bootloader can I still receive updates from Sony via ota?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2440565
Looking there will help you, there is no way to unlock the bootloader if it says 'no' you can still root your phone by downgrading to kitkat 108 and using the EasyRootTool to root your phone and then Nuts dual recovery installer. You will still be able to get OTA updates however they will remove root, you would need a pre-rooted firmware to keep root.
Okay so if install the previous rooted. 242 ftf I'll have root even after otas? And say I installed a 4k mod or stereo speaker mod, could I still receive ota?
Any OTA update will remove root meaning it will not exist on your phone. Any update you use will need to be pre-rooted in order to keep root on your phone.
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demon148 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2440565
Looking there will help you, there is no way to unlock the bootloader if it says 'no' you can still root your phone by downgrading to kitkat 108 and using the EasyRootTool to root your phone and then Nuts dual recovery installer. You will still be able to get OTA updates however they will remove root, you would need a pre-rooted firmware to keep root.
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That's from 2 years ago and still no way to unblock bootloader till today?
I think I gonna sell xperia to buy galaxy.
I give up.
hey people i just shifted to Nexus 6. i m on stock 6.0 i need to root it without ul bl.
any idea how i need some rooted apps to work (LED,TiB)
droid.riz said:
hey people i just shifted to Nexus 6. i m on stock 6.0 i need to root it without ul bl.
any idea how i need some rooted apps to work (LED,TiB)
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You need to unlock your bootloader in order to root. Even if you could bypass this step, it is extremely risky to do so without some method to fix potential problems and there is no way I would advise anyone to do that. There have been multiple people that have bricked their Nexus 6's due to having a locked bootloader and messing something up with root.