People ,
Quick question , I'm waiting for my unlock code to come but in the mean time , can I root and flash TWRP on to my phone ? I assume as long as I don't touch the original ROM I would be fine to enter my unlock code ?
Thanks !!!
Rooting and adding a new recovery will be fine. You should be able type in the unlock code anytime with any rom installed.
No problems at all, once you've unlocked with a code the system gets certified / licenced to operate. So you can flash anything with a single worry.
Tested: Galaxy S2 Skyrocket and S5 Vzn
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hi, i'm from the x10 forum converting to a nexus one =) I searched around and I'm a little bit confused about rooting for flashing roms. I see some guides about unlocking the bootloader first, then rooting. ( i think old method??) Now theres the one click root, am i required to unlock the bootloader first, then use the 1 click root, because i know the 1 click root doesn't unlock the bootloader.
so first do i have to unlock bootloader, and if i do, can i use the 1 click root with unlocking bootloader? and can i load a rom after i root without unlocking the bootloader?
I also read on a different website that unlocking the bootloader is only required for phones locked to a provider, so does that mean that if i unlock the bootloader, my phone will also be network unlocked?
Just want to get this right so i dont' brick my new phone tomorrow
You don't need to unlock the bootloader.
Once rooted, you will need a custom recovery to flash new roms.
Make sure you use a recovery that is compatible with your screen (SLCD requires the newer Amon Ra).
Check out the wiki:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Nexus_One
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U can use this new SuperOneClick v1.4 (Root, Enable Non-Market App, Get UNLOCK code):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
Better to Unlock bootloader
One click root is an amazing thing. It helps you root your android and install recovery without unlocking bootloader and voiding your warranty. But its better to unlock your bootloader just to be on the safer side. Stock roms flash both the Rom and the recovery. Froyo 2.2.1 even reverts an already rooted device.
Warning: your warranty will be void if you unlock bootloader.
galaxys said:
U can use this new SuperOneClick v1.4 (Root, Enable Non-Market App, Get UNLOCK code):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
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Wrong thread - that app is for the AT&T Captivate.
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Wrong thread - that app is for the AT&T Captivate.
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Wrong, the thread's 1st post states what devices it works on and the Nexus is listed...
"It works with almost all phones and all android versions. (including the i9000, Droid, Nexus One)"
Okay but why do we Nexus folks care that the app can get Samsung unlock codes and enable a feature that was never disabled on our phones in the first place?
And why would we prefer a Windows app to an on-device root method?
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@danger-rat thanks for the info, i didn't realize that there would be a difference between slcd and amoled, I got the amoled one so i think i'm safe on most recoveries?
@galaxys and inferus- oneclickroot is the best, thats how i got my x10 rooted, but sony's epic fail is forcing me to change over to something more updated, i'm sick of being stuck on 1.6. so no worries about bootloader?
can anyone answer my last question, is my phone locked to tmobile only until i unlocked it? or does it come unlock, and it just a tmobile version because its compatible with tmo 3g?
sushi143 said:
can anyone answer my last question, is my phone locked to tmobile only until i unlocked it? or does it come unlock, and it just a tmobile version because its compatible with tmo 3g?
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The Nexus isn't locked to any carrier, but the hardware is specific to different frequencies. For example, I took my T-Mo nexus to the UK earlier this year, switched out the SIM for an Orange one, and everything was great. However, if I use an AT&T SIM, I will only get 2G speeds because AT&T uses a 3G frequency that's not supported by the T-Mo nexus hardware.
Do a wiki search on the carrier you want, and it will list the operating frequencies for their network - just compare with you phone specs for compatibility.
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Hi guys...
Does someone have a s3 mini GT-18190N, and it success to root or unlock?
Better to say, i need to unlock my phone, how to do it?
On the other way, If there is not a free way to unlock phone, IF then I root and put some custom rom on my phone will it be unlocked by default?
And the final question, does custom roms (on this site) also working for my gt-18190N version or just for GT-18190 ???
Thanks,
nice regards
Sljatki said:
Hi guys...
Does someone have a s3 mini GT-18190N, and it success to root or unlock?
Better to say, i need to unlock my phone, how to do it?
On the other way, If there is not a free way to unlock phone, IF then I root and put some custom rom on my phone will it be unlocked by default?
And the final question, does custom roms (on this site) also working for my gt-18190N version or just for GT-18190 ???
Thanks,
nice regards
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hi
i suppose u are talking about Sim Unlock? right?
and not bootloader unlock,
normally just unlock means to unloack bootloader to be able to flash custom recowery, thatway you can also root and install custom roms....
sim unlock on the other hands, you can do it also without root etc... but you need code from your operator, or u have to purchase one online cca 20$
and i have no idea if there is other way, or if anybodes did it...
I I have a note 4 tmobile my dad wants to use in Mexico.
It has tekhd custom rom 5.0.1 and I'm going to flash stock 4.4.4 firmware to unroot. Then im going to enter a unlock code iI bought. Will it region lock if I do this although iI have already used it on tmobile network?
I'm worried by resetting device by installing stock firmware and entering unlock code that it will region lock.
Or is there any way iI can have the window to show me where to enter unlock code?
I can not verify this, but i believe this thread can answer your questions and provide you a solution.
REGIONLOCK AWAY
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470551
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Hi, I've found my old Galaxy Next in subject but I don't remember the code to unlock the phone.
Yesterday I re-flashed a firmware but I still have the lock phone. How can I unlock this phone?
Thanks!!
Hi everyone..
Bought a Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 SM-T510 online... I believe that this tablet is from an Online News Subscription. The previous owner decided not to renew the contract and the devices got locked.
Is there any way for me to re-use this device? any way to bypass the lock of re-set it. thanks...
mikel2006 said:
Hi everyone..
Bought a Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 SM-T510 online... I believe that this tablet is from an Online News Subscription. The previous owner decided not to renew the contract and the devices got locked.
Is there any way for me to re-use this device? any way to bypass the lock of re-set it. thanks...
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I don't know if I could answer your question, but have you read this both comments:
OEM vs Bootloader lock.
The guide to unlocking the bootloader on the newer Samsung tablets seems to cause confunsion about what the OEM Enable switch does. First of all, the OEM switch has no direct bearing on the Bootloader lock. That switch has been around for quite...
forum.xda-developers.com
anyway, if you're able to get it running, be aware to *NOT* update the Tab to the lastest stock rom (5BUC4)
cause your are then unable to flash stock rom lower the 5 what is sometimes needed to flash custom rom's based on 4.
mikel2006 said:
Hi everyone..
Bought a Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 SM-T510 online... I believe that this tablet is from an Online News Subscription. The previous owner decided not to renew the contract and the devices got locked.
Is there any way for me to re-use this device? any way to bypass the lock of re-set it. thanks...
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The previous (and current) owner of the device, is the Online News co. The subscriber that was using the device was merely "renting" it. I doubt seriously if you can find a way to bypass their lock without their permission. It probably has a proprietary bootloader, just like a phone that is locked by the carrier.
is there any way to flash a custom ROM that will reset / remove the lock?
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is there any way to flash a custom ROM that will reset / remove the lock?
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No. In order to flash anything, you have to enable Developer Mode. And if you can't get past the lock, you can't enable it.
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is there any way to flash a custom ROM that will reset / remove the lock?
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I would try to get in contact with company of the News Subscription and/or the lastest owner of the device.
if the company is able to lock the device, they're able to unlock it.
maybe another way (maybe !):
I would try to flash @Magendanz TWRP recovery and then format the partition.
I'm no expert, but I doubt that there is an additionally lock on top of Samsung, google, ..., what-so-ever .
I guess the lock is in software somewhere, but you gave to few info's of your device, e.g. what you're able to do and what not.
Why I'm thinking TWRP is installable (if the requirements for this are fullfilled !):
I mistakenly flashed the lastest FW with binary version 5.
All my attempts to flash a custom rom where denied cause a downgrade of the bootloaders binary from 5 to 4 was involved.
But I was able to flash the above TWRP and could format partitions and more.
Obviously the bootloader wasn't touched doing so...
and with TWRP installed I was able to flash CaOS.
Obviously it doesn't care what stock binary version was installed.
Have you already read all the stuff regarding "unlock" and such ???
are you able to get Developer Mode ???