Hi,
I am currently running cm12 on my xt1068. However I personally feel its not stable enough and im quite sure the devs would get it ready for prime time. In the meantime i would like to restore to stock 5.0.2. By doing so will my unlocked BL get relocked?
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Any responses?
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An unlocked bootloader won't be locked by returning to a stock ROM.
you can flash stock rom on lock bootloader to.
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Android 5.0 (Lollipop) Bootloader and KitKat Compatibility
Everyone wants Lollipop, however it is worth considering some of the possible consequences of upgrading via OTA update.
Bootloader:
A new Bootloader (BL) will almost certainly be included in the OTA update. It is also very likely no KitKat Kernel, stock or custom will be able to boot properly with the 5.0 BL. Perhaps the Kernel DEVs can find a workaround.
Root: (ETA: Unknown)
It may take some time to gain root access on Lolipop as on other devices this has required a custom Kernel. A custom kernel itself may require kernel sources to be released - something that has taken weeks / months in the past.
Xposed Framework:
Developer has said he will wait for CyanogenMod based on Lollipop before properly starting development of an ART version of Xposed. CM12 may take a few weeks to release. Expect to do without Xposed for at least a month, probably longer since root is also required (see above.)
Custom Recovery:
This has not been an issue before, but it is always possible a new Bootloader could break compatibility with existing Custom Recoveries. Obviously, you would not be able to restore a CWM / TWRP backup without a functional custom recovery; but even then, it is unlikely you will be able to boot your KitKat backup.
Custom ROMs:
This is another area that could be affected by a new Bootloader. It is unknown if existing custom ROMs will require new Kernels / system changes in order to work with the new BL - something that could take days, weeks or months.
Performance:
Currently the performance difference between KitKat and Lollipop is unknown. If the first release of Lollipop for Android One has performance issues, you may be unable to revert back to stock KitKat.Possible solution:
Wait for a flashable zip [NOT OTA Update zip] of Stock Android One Lollipop ROM - this would mean your Bootloader remains at it's current version and potentially allowing you to change 'back and forth' between Stock KitKat and Stock Lollipop. However, it is currently unknown if the newer BL is a requirement for Android 5.0 Kernels.
This is taken from the Moto G thread and all credits goes to @lost101.The sole motive of this is to create awareness about the new bootloader included in 5.0
Thanks For The Info @DC07 :highfive:
Thanks For The Information Bruda !!
This thing is only for device like motorola, samsung etc.. As I never saw same thing for nexus.. Motorola does not allow to downgrade so they update bootloader in every android version update.. I dont think it will be same for sprout
Let it arrive ,no point in discussions on thongs that are not confirmed
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coolkoushik07 said:
This thing is only for device like motorola, samsung etc.. As I never saw same thing for nexus.. Motorola does not allow to downgrade so they update bootloader in every android version update.. I dont think it will be same for sprout
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Nope. The bootloader was updated on my nexus 7 flo for the 4.4.2 OTA. Since this update is much bigger I think we'll have a bootloader update too.
littleromeo said:
Nope. The bootloader was updated on my nexus 7 flo for the 4.4.2 OTA. Since this update is much bigger I think we'll have a bootloader update too.
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Does it stop u from downgrading to any previous version?
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yes..
coolkoushik07 said:
Does it stop u from downgrading to any previous version?
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yes... once u update boot loader , you can never even think of downgrading ..
experience :/
startracker said:
Is varun working with lollipop
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Yes,according to the ss posted in the fb group.But this doesn't mean everyone starts spamming his pm.
Let him take his time.This will make our lollipops taste more sweet
doubts about lollipop arise
I am about to unlock my xt1096 on 4.4.4 using sunshine, I am curious what type of other options for custom ROMS/ Software this allows me (not as a Dev but as an end user)? Can I flash Pure Edition Kernels? ROMs? Everything but radios/firmware? I am going to do unlock either way, but I just want to know what I can/can't flash so I can find compatible software.
Thanks!
Once you are unlocked you can flash anything you want to include radios and firmware.
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It seems that rooting my phone is the only thing I can do. As there are no roms available to flash for this model, I've attempted Plasma, Ressurection, Aliance and a few others I can't remember. Yes I know I can only flash touchwiz compatible but what the heck I tried anyways. I was able to flash Plasma (i think) it said Plasma under Android Version. Now im back to rooted stock, any advice is appreciated. Anyone else running same rooted phone model/version with a custom rom?
You know you can unlock the bootloader, right?
If I was on the Samsung 15 chip but unfortunately I'm on the 11 toshiba.
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Hello there everyone!!
We have two Nexus 6 in the house, both at the moment running the superb six rom, but my wife does not like nougat, and loves lollipop and marshmallow, I think you can just download a marshmallow ROM and flash.....is this true? And the same for lollipop? Or do you need to flash completely a new firmware image? Bootloader is unlocked
You can flash a MM ROM and MM Gapps.
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That's what I do when I get tired of nougant, I just flash MM, vice versa.
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You can flash a MM ROM and MM Gapps.
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What about Lollipop? The Nexus 6 originally came with Lollipop. Can I flash a Lollipop rom on my Shamu despite the fact that I have upgraded all the way up to 7.1.1 Nougat? Bootloader is unlocked.
Personally, I miss the days of KitKat OS on Android.
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What about Lollipop? The Nexus 6 originally came with Lollipop. Can I flash a Lollipop rom on my Shamu despite the fact that I have upgraded all the way up to 7.1.1 Nougat? Bootloader is unlocked.
Personally, I miss the days of KitKat OS on Android.
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I'm pretty sure that you can flash any ROM as long as its for the nexus 6. My favorite ROM was KitKat and always will be my favorite! But yeah, if you are rooted flash away my friend, any ROM ya want. If you are on nougant you may wanna update you're radio and baseband to the newest version? If you are on nougant and wanna go back to lollipop you may wanna consult a pro, and ask if there is anything you need to flash besides a LL ROM just to be safe. I know I was on nougant and I updated my radio/base to the newest version, then I flashed a MM ROM and everything worked great. You may be good though, I would just ask a dev just to be sure. I have a little knowledge but I still consider myself a newbie because I don't know squat,lol. J/K I know a little.. Don't flash anything until you get a second opinion. I don't want you mad at me if ya break ya phone.
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I'm pretty sure that you can flash any ROM as long as its for the nexus 6. My favorite ROM was KitKat and always will be my favorite! But yeah, if you are rooted flash away my friend, any ROM ya want. If you are on nougant you may wanna update you're radio and baseband to the newest version? If you are on nougant and wanna go back to lollipop you may wanna consult a pro, and ask if there is anything you need to flash besides a LL ROM just to be safe. I know I was on nougant and I updated my radio/base to the newest version, then I flashed a MM ROM and everything worked great. You may be good though, I would just ask a dev just to be sure. I have a little knowledge but I still consider myself a newbie because I don't know squat,lol. J/K I know a little.. Don't flash anything until you get a second opinion. I don't want you mad at me if ya break ya phone.
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Thanks. Really appreciate the good advice. :good:
biggary said:
Hello there everyone!!
We have two Nexus 6 in the house, both at the moment running the superb six rom, but my wife does not like nougat, and loves lollipop and marshmallow, I think you can just download a marshmallow ROM and flash.....is this true? And the same for lollipop? Or do you need to flash completely a new firmware image? Bootloader is unlocked
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Don't attempt to downgrade the Nexus 6 bootloader though, that's a good way to brick the device.
Hi all
I haven't been on the xda scene for a while and haven't bothered with mods for a few phones now, but my A2 is getting laggy with age and i want to keep this phone a bit longer.
Can someone please tell me if a custom kernel can be installed straight on a stock android 10 rom, without having to root and install custom roms.
Also will OTA will work with custom kernel (if possible)
I already have an unlocked bootloader.
Regards
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Hi all
I haven't been on the xda scene for a while and haven't bothered with mods for a few phones now, but my A2 is getting laggy with age and i want to keep this phone a bit longer.
Can someone please tell me if a custom kernel can be installed straight on a stock android 10 rom, without having to root and install custom roms.
Also will OTA will work with custom kernel (if possible)
I already have an unlocked bootloader.
Regards
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best kernel is Agni .. new life
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