is there any way of rooting stock 4.4 ? on LB, just updated and cant find anything.
Short answer : No.
Unlock your bootloader or wait for an exploit/prerooted rom.
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Short answer : No.
Unlock your bootloader or wait for an exploit/prerooted rom.
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If i unlocked the bootloader. From where i get boot.img with CWM for 4.4.2?
i have rooted 4.4.2 with locked bootloader.
Mirdan Dee said:
i have rooted 4.4.2 with locked bootloader.
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Well enlighten us how you have done it.
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androidfreak70 said:
If i unlocked the bootloader. From where i get boot.img with CWM for 4.4.2?
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DooMLoRD's advanced stock kernel
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indycar said:
Well enlighten us how you have done it.
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here's the link :http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development/guide-how-to-root-101-firmware-lb-t2656698
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here's the link :http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development/guide-how-to-root-101-firmware-lb-t2656698
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That is of no help to those that cannot unlock their bootloader.
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kingvortex said:
DooMLoRD's advanced stock kernel
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Nice... That what i need! Thanks bro
androidfreak70 said:
Nice... That what i need! Thanks bro
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You're welcome.
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That is of no help to those that cannot unlock their bootloader.
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no.. just follow step by step the instructions.. or just wait the pre rooted rom..
Mirdan Dee said:
no.. just follow step by step the instructions.. or just wait the pre rooted rom..
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I don't think you understand. There are some devices where you cannot unlock the bootloader at all, even if you wanted to, therefore that guide is no use to people that own those devices.
I'm not asking for help by the way. I have an unlockable bootloader and am fully aware of how to root.
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I don't think you understand. There are some devices where you cannot unlock the bootloader at all, even if you wanted to, therefore that guide is no use to people that own those devices.
I'm not asking for help by the way. I have an unlockable bootloader and am fully aware of how to root.
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Lol
Just search in the Xperia Z Android development and look for the rooted 4.4.2 roms by @Rajeev and @zippy01 and follow the steps howto install and tadaa you have root on a locked bl !!!
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LOL indeed.
Please people read and understand what I was responding to before quoting me and trying to be clever again. Posting a guide that requires unlocking then relocking the bootloader is not a method of rooting with a locked bootloader for the reasons in the post of mine that you quoted without reading properly.
We all know that you can downgrade to gain root and flash any stock based rom that you want. You will see that I already suggested it in the second post of this thread.
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hi, can anyone post the Deodexed generic 10.3.A.0.423 for Z?
Surprisingly, i cant find any deodexed for Z with LOCKED bootloader.
I can only find a rom for unlocked bootloaders.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344257
However, this may be of use to you - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2267184
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I can only find a rom for unlocked bootloaders.
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It states it's only for unlocked bootloaders but seeing as it's a zip I'd be tempted to just flash it.
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XperienceD said:
It states it's only for unlocked bootloaders but seeing as it's a zip I'd be tempted to just flash it.
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According to the rom thread, it contains DooMLoRD's Advance Stock Kernel v7 which is for unlocked bootloaders only (unless I'm missing something).
DooMLoRD's thread for the kernel - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2167381
So, if the above is true, flashing that rom to a device with a locked bootloader would result in a soft brick.
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According to the rom thread, it contains DooMLoRD's Advance Stock Kernel v7 which is for unlocked bootloaders only (unless I'm missing something).
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Ah yes, I didn't read it right. I guess until someone uploads one the easiest method is to try what's posted at the second link you've provided.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2337433
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eryen said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2337433
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That rom is not deodexed.
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Are C6603 roms and firmware compatible with the US C6606? Will I need to unlock my boot loader to do any off this stuff or no?
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Are C6603 roms and firmware compatible with the US C6606? Will I need to unlock my boot loader to do any off this stuff or no?
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Yes C6603 work fine. And no u do not have to unlock ur bootloader. U can still flash stock based roms root and install recovery on to the xperia z even with locked bootloader. U gonna lose bravia engine 2 if u unlock ur bootloader.
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dtippin said:
Are C6603 roms and firmware compatible with the US C6606? Will I need to unlock my boot loader to do any off this stuff or no?
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From apollo,
Apollo89 said:
If you cross flash your phone (e.g. flashing C6603 firmware to a C6606 phone), it is no longer possible to update or restore your firmware through any of the official ways (Sony PC Companion / Sony Update Service / Sony Bridge for Mac / OTA), because your TAC (Type Approval Code = first 8 digits of IMEI) doesn't match anymore. C6603 TAC is 35576205 and C6606 TAC is 35676805.
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Pls aware. TQ
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dante501 said:
Yes C6603 work fine. And no u do not have to unlock ur bootloader. U can still flash stock based roms root and install recovery on to the xperia z even with locked bootloader. U gonna lose bravia engine 2 if u unlock ur bootloader.
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Erm, not so yes?
Whitefang
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whitefang3456 said:
From apollo,
Pls aware. TQ
Whitefang
Erm, not so yes?
Whitefang
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What? U can flash ftf C6603 to a C6606 that is no problem. U need flashtool then u also can root it doomlord easy root and u can even install a dual recovery even with locked bootloader. U just can't flash some costum roms CM based ones with an looked bootloader. Other then that it really doesn't matter. Just make sure the rom says looked bootloader when flashing.
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What? U can flash ftf C6603 to a C6606 that is no problem. U need flashtool then u also can root it doomlord easy root and u can even install a dual recovery even with locked bootloader. U just can't flash some costum roms CM based ones with an looked bootloader. Other then that it really doesn't matter. Just make sure the rom says looked bootloader when flashing.
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Yes. Agreed but what if OP thinks differently? i think we shd inform OP about TAC consequences if flashing fff of another model number of same Xperia Z. Just as apollo said. Let OP decide whether wanna do that or not. But this abit warning needed to be given in formal. Cheers.
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Yes. Agreed but what if OP thinks differently? i think we shd inform OP about TAC consequences if flashing fff of another model number of same Xperia Z. Just as apollo said. Let OP decide whether wanna do that or not. But this abit warning needed to be given in formal. Cheers.
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Yeah well yeah he shouldn't flash a C6602 rom because then he loses the option to select lte.
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The first thing to say would have been that the bootloader on a C6606 cannot be unlocked anyway.
You should also have advised the OP to exclude the baseband during flashing of a C6603 ftf to a C6606 as flashing the baseband would apparently cause loss of LTE.
Edit : Apparently, it is safe to flash other basebands. Just going off what other people that actually have the phone were saying initially. I stand corrected on that one.
Or just link to one of the threads where this has already been discussed, like this one - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2372664 instead of going over the same ground again.
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kingvortex said:
The first thing to say would have been that the bootloader on a C6606 cannot be unlocked anyway.
You should also have advised the OP to exclude the baseband during flashing of a C6603 ftf to a C6606 as flashing the baseband would apparently cause loss of LTE.
Or just link to one of the threads where this has already been discussed, like this one - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2372664
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I've been flashing 6603 rooms on my 6606 to stock ftf and one custom plus the update yesterday and always included full flashes never excluded the baseband and it in no way affects my lte it has remained fully functional everything has besides wifi calling, I'm also rooted and dual recovery, now I did use a 6602 ftf and my lte worked but didn't give option in settings
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Jonathan2677 said:
I've been flashing 6603 rooms on my 6606 to stock ftf and one custom plus the update yesterday and always included full flashes never excluded the baseband and it in no way affects my lte it has remained fully functional everything has besides wifi calling, I'm also rooted and dual recovery, now I did use a 6602 ftf and my lte worked but didn't give option in settings
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That's what I knew u will keep lte when flashing C6603 to C6606. Question would flashing a C6602 or C6606 allow me to pick up (C6606) T-Mobile 3G service? Or Att and tmobile service with the C6602 software? Any idea?
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dante501 said:
That's what I knew u will keep lte when flashing C6603 to C6606. Question would flashing a C6602 or C6606 allow me to pick up (C6606) T-Mobile 3G service? Or Att and tmobile service with the C6602 software? Any idea?
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I haven't done much researching that hopefully someone knows and can help u
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I haven't done much researching that hopefully someone knows and can help u
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Well ur bands didn't change or did u actually god more bands on ur C6606 after flashing a C6603 rom? Or did they stay the same?
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dante501 said:
Well ur bands didn't change or did u actually god more bands on ur C6606 after flashing a C6603 rom? Or did they stay the same?
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Lol, no of course my hardware stayed the same, if your phone does not have the proper bands software won't change that
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everything worked perfect. just had to add the apn.
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everything worked perfect. just had to add the apn.
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Good did you do a full flash or exclude the baseband, I always do full with no problems ever, which apn did u use fast tmobile, and is mms working if u need a screens hot let me know
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Good did you do a full flash or exclude the baseband, I always do full with no problems ever, which apn did u use fast tmobile, and is mms working if u need a screens hot let me know
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Did a full, no issues I am using Yuga Konomi V3S rom. I love it!
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Did a full, no issues I am using Yuga Konomi V3S rom. I love it!
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Is that 244 base
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Is that 244 base
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That it is sir!
Another noon question, does the bootloader have to be unlocked for kernels
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Nevermind...... I found out the hard way
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That it is sir!
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dtippin said:
Another noon question, does the bootloader have to be unlocked for kernels
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Nevermind...... I found out the hard way
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Stop spamming -.-
Dear XDA users!
I got my T-mobile branded Xperia Z C6603 with 10.3.1.A.2.67 firmware.
I want to root it, i read a lot tutorials, but i don't understood what i have to do.
When I dial the service nuber, in the configuration the rooting status is: Bootloader unlock allowed: NO.
So i don't know how to unlock and root it.
Please help me.
Thanks
You cannot unlock the bootloader, but you should be able to root your xz with kingo android
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Fotogravin said:
You cannot unlock the bootloader, but you should be able to root your xz with kingo android
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This is the only way to root the phone? I tried Kingo Android but it failed.
kowy3 said:
This is the only way to root the phone? I tried Kingo Android but it failed.
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Fotogravin said:
You cannot unlock the bootloader, but you should be able to root your xz with kingo android
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Don't think you should recommend Kingo Root to users.
The program tries to contact servers in China for the root, for no reason and the developer of the application refuses to answer any questions regarding it.
It WAS discussed In this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2460745& 'til a mod closed it due to lack of response from the software developer and it seems insecure
Stockis said:
Don't think you should recommend Kingo Root to users.
The program tries to contact servers in China for the root, for no reason and the developer of the application refuses to answer any questions regarding it.
It WAS discussed In this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2460745& 'til a mod closed it due to lack of response from the software developer and it seems insecure
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my previous phone was the SGS2, it was so easy to root.. but now with the Sony Z, i really dont know what to do :/
I'll help you hold on.
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kowy3 said:
my previous phone was the SGS2, it was so easy to root.. but now with the Sony Z, i really dont know what to do :/
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Have you tried Doomlords method with downgrading the kernel, rooting and upgrading again?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2386405
Try this and ask me I'll help you step by step as much as I can if you really need it. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44135997
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Stockis said:
Have you tried Doomlords method with downgrading the kernel, rooting and upgrading again?
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2386405
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jpzzle said:
Try this and ask me I'll help you step by step as much as I can if you really need it. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44135997
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Okay I'm going to try this, I will respond how it works )
Thanks
Thank you guys, that is worked well. I'm rooted now Thanks again.
You're welcome. Enjoy your xz fully
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Using doomlord method is quite easy if follow the instructions, I able to root my phones Thanks to doomlord. I failed to root using other method, keep giving fail to root, I dnt no why. Hope it works on ur phone.
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archerinangel said:
Using doomlord method is quite easy if follow the instructions, I able to root my phones Thanks to doomlord. I failed to root using other method, keep giving fail to root, I dnt no why. Hope it works on ur phone.
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May be you didn't follow the step Because I know lot of people had root.
Wut. My T-Mobile branded XZ allowed me to unlock the bootloader no-problem.
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Does any one know how to root 10.4.B.0.569
Unlock your bootloader and flash DooMLoRD's advanced stock kernel v10.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48389063
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Can we please open 7-8 more new threads and ask "can we" or "how to" root 4.3 on XZ ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48251501#post48251501
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48251501#post48251501
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From the OP of that thread -
Z 10.4.B.0.569 couldn't be rooted with both exploit, so this root tools cannot be used with newer devices/firmwares than Z1 .257.
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That's why I didn't link to that method in the first place.
Are you saying that it actually does work? If so, report it in that thread as a supported firmware.
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From the OP of that thread -
That's why I didn't link to that method in the first place.
Are you saying that it actually does work? If so, report it in that thread as a supported firmware.
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No, it does not work. Tried already and can confirm it's failure.
Is there any way to do so without unlocking the bootloader?
Ive rooted my Z already using the advanced stock kernel v11 by DooMLoRd... thanks to all
totzkitotz said:
Ive rooted my Z already using the advanced stock kernel v11 by DooMLoRd... thanks to all
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Did you unlock your bootloader or not?
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algnerd said:
Did you unlock your bootloader or not?
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Yup sir..I have an unlock bootloader...
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Yup sir..I have an unlock bootloader...
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Lucky you, I can't unlock mine
algnerd said:
Lucky you, I can't unlock mine
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Why sir? Why can't you unlock your BL?
Unlock it Sir You can also back-up the DRM keys incase you unlock your bootloader
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Why sir? Why can't you unlock your BL?
Unlock it Sir You can also back-up the DRM keys incase you unlock your bootloader
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Unlocking not allowed on my C6603
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Unlocking not allowed on my C6603
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Why? Becuase of network provider?
But I think you can still root that by using NUT's steps...
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Well, when I checked in configuration/system info, I found that it wasn't allowed
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Well, when I checked in configuration/system info, I found that it wasn't allowed
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How did that happen? Where did you bought that?
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How did that happen? Where did you bought that?
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there are some carrier supplied phones which are not unlockable.. :crying:
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there are some carrier supplied phones which are not unlockable.. :crying:
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Yeah sad to hear from that...that's why I bought mine not from the carrier supplied phone so that I can do whatever I want
It's owk, you can still enjoy your Z eventhough it has a locked boot
Yep but the ads are killing me
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Yep but the ads are killing me
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what can we do with that? Still no hope to unlock it unless you buy another one right now im having fun with the gravity box
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I maybe wrong from all the treads I have read. Is there a way to root and unlock bootloader on t mobile yet with latest firmware and updates
If you mean the C6606, then the bootloader is permanently locked. There is no method to bypass that.
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If you mean the C6606, then the bootloader is permanently locked. There is no method to bypass that.
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Yes thats the one im talking about.....bummer. that means no root either!?
Yes, you can root. If you're on a 4.2 firmware, then this should work - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
If you're on 4.3, then you will have to downgrade to root, then flash a prerooted rom.
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Yes, you can root. If you're on a 4.2 firmware, then this should work - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
If you're on 4.3, then you will have to downgrade to root, then flash a prerooted rom.
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cool thanks alot