Searched the topics here and Development section. Can the Verizon version can be rooted without the bootloader being unlocked on the latest OTAs?
Didn't search very well rockmymoto in the development section
Search a little harder
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2509590
GandalfTehGray said:
Searched the topics here and Development section. Can the Verizon version can be rooted without the bootloader being unlocked on the latest OTAs?
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Did see that, just wanted to make sure that I was understanding correctly before I decide to plop down $400-550.
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Hello Legends!
XDA Forum,
I recently bought "Sony Z1 C6903 Unlocked International Vesion LTE" with Android 4.3 JB. but I willing to Root My phone and Read many articles about it but I am in still confusion; what should i Do "ROOT first and unlocked boot loader --or-- Unlocked Boot-loader first and root?"
Also Planning to upgrade to 4.4 KitKat. so, which will be the better to Root 4.3 JB --or-- 4.4 KitKat ?
Hoping you guys will help me on this matter :fingers-crossed:
Regards,
Clasher_RS
Wrong section
First READ, there are hundreds of guides in the relevant sections
then root.
No need to unlock the bootloader
gregbradley said:
Wrong section
First READ, there are hundreds of guides in the relevant sections
then root.
No need to unlock the bootloader
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Thank you #gregbradley
Actually, I wanted to Flash Custom ROM on my Device but many article says: "Unlocking the boot loader allows you to put custom ROMs on your device" It is true ?
Regards,
Clasher_RS
It depends if the custom rom needs a custom kernel, some do, some don't
But in general, if you find the custom rom in the development section you only need root and not an unlocked bootloader, but if it is in the original development section then you need an unlocked bootloader as that rom requires a custom kernel.
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Thank you #gregbradley
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Just follow the 3 steps in #gregbradley signature..
I am currently rooted running Android 4.4 on my XT1060 with a locked bootloader. Can I upgrade to a newer version of android and keep root?
bobo-the-drunk said:
I am currently rooted running Android 4.4 on my XT1060 with a locked bootloader. Can I upgrade to a newer version of android and keep root?
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The short answer is no. You can not update past 4.4 and have permanent root and write-protect-disable.
The LONG answer is that IF (and only if) you never took the OTA to 4.4.2, there IS a way to run a "Stock-based, Safestrap-compatible 4.4.2 ROM".
See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/rom-vzw-rooted-4-4-2-locked-bootloaders-t2672840
You will have to follow the instructions linked in that post EXACTLY. One simple mistake, and you will either:
1. Have a BRICK
or
2. Lose write-protect-disable and permanent root -forever-
Be extremely careful if you decide to do this, and realize that you won't -actually- be on 4.4.2 as you will still be running on the pre-4.4.2 bootloader and gpt.bin.
Good Luck
That's exactly what I wanted to know! Thanks for the speedy response. Hopefully with 4.4.4 coming out soon, someone will find a way to unlock the non-developer Moto X bootloader and give non-Google/Motorola developers real access to this great device!
bobo-the-drunk said:
That's exactly what I wanted to know! Thanks for the speedy response. Hopefully with 4.4.4 coming out soon, someone will find a way to unlock the non-developer Moto X bootloader and give non-Google/Motorola developers real access to this great device!
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You might want to consider checking the thread titled "China Middleman Back?"
This guy is selling bootloader unlock codes for the locked variants including verizon. It is Extremely unlikely that a bootloader-unlock exploit will EVER come along for the X....like 99.99% unlikely. Dan Rosenburg, author the the famous "Razr M bootloader exploit" has said himself that chances are almost zero that anyone will ever exploit these extremely well-coded bootloaders.
The China method costs $45, and he may or may not have your code, but its worth a shot! If he doesn't have your code, you get refunded. So no risk really. The bootloader-unlock is permanent and is FAR superior to using these exploits and safestrap-roms.
Good Luck, glad to help.
OK I know this should be in the question section, but this section gets more traffic.
Has anyone checked the S4 Bootloader unlock methods with the new update from ATT
Please read forum rules before posting
Questions, Help and Troubleshooting belong in the Q&A, Help and Troubleshooting sections
Thread moved
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joeclark said:
OK I know this should be in the question section, but this section gets more traffic.
Has anyone checked the S4 Bootloader unlock methods with the new update from ATT
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There are no S4 bootloader unlock methods, so there's nothing to try.
Then why can you install Cyanogen Mod on the AT&T S4? At least I thought you could. I'll do more research. I am just really wanting CM11 on my phone.
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Then why can you install Cyanogen Mod on the AT&T S4? At least I thought you could. I'll do more research. I am just really wanting CM11 on my phone.
sent from a place using a device
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You cannot install CM on the AT&T S4 (i337), the bootloader is locked. There was a point over a year ago where there was an exploit for the bootloader that would allow you to install any ROM known as Loki. But that was patched with the very first update AT&T pushed out. There are very few people who still have that version.
The S4 Active was released after that vulnerability had been patched, so there was never a version of the Active where you could install custom ROMs.
If you want an unlocked bootloader, buy an international version of the phone you want, never buy a phone branded by either AT&T or Verizon. You're only other option with the i537 is to install SafeStrap, you will be able to install TouchWiz-based custom ROMs, but no CM and no AOSP.
Hi Everyone,
I don`t know much but I managed to sim-unlock before. Now my phone is s-off, rooted, unlocked.
Because I updated to Marshmallow, now my sim is locked again. Is there any way to downgrade lollipop
so I can re do all the steps for sim-unlock?
(Sorry that I don`t know what information should I provide.)
HTC one m8 hk sprint
Thanks
Flash L Firmware, flash L Rom, sim unlock.
@Sloth this guy asked same question in a recent thread he opened, forums are getting crowded with the same people asking multiple questions that are related.
Hello,
Please only start 1 thread on the same/similar issues.
Continue your discussion here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-htc-one-m8/help/please-help-simunlock-t3307378
Thread closed.
Thanks,
Sloth
Hell0 guys & gals,
With all the information floating around everywhere about the snapdragon on S10e, i need advice from good samaritans and talented modders from the XDA community, to avoid screwing up my toy! .. or Lucille will get through it ...
So, here it goes: what is the safest method to root the S10e G970U snapdragon?
Thanks!
puss2puss said:
Hell0 guys & gals,
With all the information floating around everywhere about the snapdragon on S10e, i need advice from good samaritans and talented modders from the XDA community, to avoid screwing up my toy! .. or Lucille will get through it ...
So, here it goes: what is the safest method to root the S10e G970U snapdragon?
Thanks!
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Questions belong in the Questions and Answers subforum. As a courtesy, I have moved your post. Please ensure you post in the appropriate sections.
An unlocked bootloader is required for root, and Samsung Snapdragon devices are typically not bootloader unlockable.
Enable Developer Options; do you see OEM Unlocking?
hi and thanks for the reply,
Unfortunatly nope... no OEM unlocking..
Since it's already unlocked, i guess it's only carrier unlocked and not factory unlocked, is that right?
I think theres no other way to flash a custom rom, other then by rooting it first, right? or is there other methods without rooting it?
on that thread, lots of discussion about it, and they claim its now possible to unlock snaps https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/snapdragon-root-legit.3966208/#post-84715421
As replied on that thread, there was a root process for older BL versions. Current/updated phones cannot be rooted at this time. If you do root an older BL, you were also stuck at that level - you could not patch or upgrade to newer versions (OS or security patch levels).
Check out the first reply on the second page of the thread you linked..