Q:Bootloader Unlocking. Will we lose OTA updates? - Huawei P9 Questions & Answers

Hi. I am thinking about rooting to use xposed and other root apps.
Does anyone know if the boot loader unlocked to root Will affect the ability to receive ota updates or updates in general?
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streetsurfer said:
Hi. I am thinking about rooting to use xposed and other root apps.
Does anyone know if the boot loader unlocked to root Will affect the ability to receive ota updates or updates in general?
Thx
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Unlocking bootloader only voids warranty. If you root, you won't be able to update through OTA, for that you would have to do a full un-root, restore stock recovery and then perform the update.

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Q: Keeping root after OTA

Currently a US Cellular customer and am wanting to root. If I unlock my boot loader and flash TWRP and gain root through that method, will I be able to take OTAs still? If so, do I keep root?
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[Q] Xperia Z1 Root Help

Help guys.
I've just realised that unlocking the bootloader of the Xperia Z1 affects the camera which seems to be the best feature of this device.
I have got to questions:
1. Can I root this phone without unlocking the bootloader? I am on firmware 14.1.G.2.257
2. If I am able to root this device, am I still gonna be able to receive firmware OTA updates from Sony?
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slimldj said:
Help guys.
I've just realised that unlocking the bootloader of the Xperia Z1 affects the camera which seems to be the best feature of this device.
I have got to questions:
1. Can I root this phone without unlocking the bootloader? I am on firmware 14.1.G.2.257
2. If I am able to root this device, am I still gonna be able to receive firmware OTA updates from Sony?
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1. in a way yes, but you have to downgrade to .534 and use b1n4ry tool. then ota update to .257
2. just like i said in 1. you can receive ota but the ota release was for .257 only atm
anyway you can unlock bootloader without breaking camera by uprading to 4.3. but there's no diret method to have root on 4.3 but to have your bootloader unlocked. but in case you want to unlocked, better to backup your TA first.
there's a lot of thread how to do that.
mharckk said:
anyway you can unlock bootloader without breaking camera by uprading to 4.3. but there's no diret method to have root on 4.3 but to have your bootloader unlocked. but in case you want to unlocked, better to backup your TA first.
there's a lot of thread how to do that.
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mharckk said:
1. in a way yes, but you have to downgrade to .534 and use b1n4ry tool. then ota update to .257
2. just like i said in 1. you can receive ota but the ota release was for .257 only atm
anyway you can unlock bootloader without breaking camera by uprading to 4.3. but there's no diret method to have root on 4.3 but to have your bootloader unlocked. but in case you want to unlocked, better to backup your TA first.
there's a lot of thread how to do that.
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Thanks.
If I unlock bootloader, will OTA come?
I just wanna be rooted and receive OTA. I'm not gonna be flashing any Roms.
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slimldj said:
Thanks.
If I unlock bootloader, will OTA come?
I just wanna be rooted and receive OTA. I'm not gonna be flashing any Roms.
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I think you get OTA even if you root but I will recommended to do not unlock bootloader if you will not flash any rom. Just update to 4.3 which is really improved OS with very efficient battery and wait until root for 4.3 come out. If you want root now, which will be a huge mistake do not update to 4.3, use only Vroot or 360 app.

Will unlocking the phone prevent OTA updates?

I want to unlock my phone so if and when I root it I won't wipe all my data. Can i unlock the phone, root at a later time and get OTA updates in the interim. I hope this question is not too stupid.
dalegg said:
I want to unlock my phone so if and when I root it I won't wipe all my data. Can i unlock the phone, root at a later time and get OTA updates in the interim. I hope this question is not too stupid.
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Your question is not stupid. Yes, you can unlock your boot loader and OTA updates will still install.
you will lose root after OTA
dalegg said:
I want to unlock my phone so if and when I root it I won't wipe all my data. Can i unlock the phone, root at a later time and get OTA updates in the interim. I hope this question is not too stupid.
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OTA`s can only be installed on a non-modified system, rooting will prevent the OTA to be installed as the system is modified. An unlocked bootloader is no problem. Once you unlocked the BL you can flash the image or OTA yourself in recovery/sideload.
gee2012 said:
OTA`s can only be installed on a non-modified system, rooting will prevent the OTA to be installed as the system is modified. An unlocked bootloader is no problem. Once you unlocked the BL you can flash the image or OTA yourself in recovery/sideload.
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root will still get ota...
jedi5diah said:
root will still get ota...
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Yup, but it can not be installed.
jedi5diah said:
root will still get ota...
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It won't install. Rooting changes system files. It will fail the check and abort the ota
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dalegg said:
I want to unlock my phone so if and when I root it I won't wipe all my data. Can i unlock the phone, root at a later time and get OTA updates in the interim. I hope this question is not too stupid.
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Unlocking bootloader is not a problem. Locked bootloader is like a locked door of a house and consider root as the person who is supposed to enter to the house but if you open the door and the person doesn't enter into the house then it's not a problem But if there is root, the update will be downloaded but the root will prevent it to get installed Hope it clears your doubts
jedi5diah said:
root will still get ota...
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That *used* to be the case before Lollipop.
How does ota work? Is the update something my telephone provider sends? If so if you are using an unlocked phone on a non provider network what happens
Currently UK vodafone N6 but it wasn't locked so I'm using a three network sim.
leekeene said:
How does ota work? Is the update something my telephone provider sends? If so if you are using an unlocked phone on a non provider network what happens
Currently UK vodafone N6 but it wasn't locked so I'm using a three network sim.
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With a Nexus device or GPE device, all OTA's come direct from Google. With other phones, it's up to the OEM and cell service provider.

Locked Bootloader

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.

Root without Unlock BL

Is that Possible to root the Device without unlock BL . Kingroot or another One klick root tool???
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Simon G said:
Is that Possible to root the Device without unlock BL . Kingroot or another One klick root tool???
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no, its not possible. you would be stuck on boot since the bootloader is locked and wont allow the phone to boot with root access on.
Hi, any news on this topic? I'd like to root my phone without unlocking the bootloader (just so I can keep the warranty)
still not possible
bisbal said:
Hi, any news on this topic? I'd like to root my phone without unlocking the bootloader (just so I can keep the warranty)
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You can re-lock your bootloader with SRK Tool before you have to send your phone for service.

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