I have an unlocked SM-N9600. Is there a one step method (like an app you install, and it roots the phone without a computer) available?
No there isnt since rooting requires bootloader unlock and unlocking the bootloader will permanently disable Knox forever which means Samsung pass, Samsung pay and secret folder will be disabled since they require working Knox chip to function and even encryption might be disabled aswell
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Since root has been achieved will this aid in unlocking the bootloader? Did it ever happen with the S5?
Root and bootloader unlock are two very different things tbh. Just because we have root doesn't mean it'll help unlock bootloader. Only thing is that maybe the devs attention will be turned to BL now that they don't need to worry about root.
SSJ_Gomike said:
Root and bootloader unlock are two very different things tbh. Just because we have root doesn't mean it'll help unlock bootloader. Only thing is that maybe the devs attention will be turned to BL now that they don't need to worry about root.
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Ok, I didn't know if having greater access to the system would help with the bootloader issue. Thanks!
Finding root gives you elevated access to the file system. To get a customer recovery, the bootloader must be modified (which requires root to access). But, to modify our locked bootloader to put on a customer recovery, you'll needs it's encryption key. Without it, no changes can be made and the 'chain of trust' is broken and the phone won't boot.
Used to root etc on old phones, taken a long break from it all but I have sent a request to Huawei to get my unlock key for my P10 VTR-L09C440, however I have a few questions I hope can be answered.
1. Can I re-lock my bootloader after unlocking, and if so does it say anything like "bootloader relocked" or anything like that or is it completely back as it was?
2. Can I use restricted apps (I know I couldn't use Barclays and I think one of my betting apps and Google Pay were restricted), has this changed now or can Magisk etc actually hide BL unlock / root / whatever it is it doesn't like?
I would like to know that too
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Used to root etc on old phones, taken a long break from it all but I have sent a request to Huawei to get my unlock key for my P10 VTR-L09C440, however I have a few questions I hope can be answered.
1. Can I re-lock my bootloader after unlocking, and if so does it say anything like "bootloader relocked" or anything like that or is it completely back as it was?
2. Can I use restricted apps (I know I couldn't use Barclays and I think one of my betting apps and Google Pay were restricted), has this changed now or can Magisk etc actually hide BL unlock / root / whatever it is it doesn't like?
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1. No, when you manually relock, the bootloader status is "RELOCKED". To lock the bootloader you need to use HWOTA8, FunkyHuawei or FirmwareFinder and update to the newest version. Both will cause factory reset.
2. When you rooted with Magisk most apps with Root detection will work, when you enable "Magisk Hide". I use it on my bank secure tan app and Mario Run without any problems. Some friend are using Magisk Hide with other banking apps without any problems, too.
I haven't rooted and unlocked myself but I read about an important part of the process.
First of all you have to enable oem security in developer options, otherwise you risk the FRP lock.
https://www.google.nl/amp/s/www.androidcentral.com/factory-reset-protection-what-you-need-know?amp
If I'm wrong, someone please correct me.
Sent from my VTR-L09 using XDA Labs
OK great, thanks for the info. I have actually finally just heard back from Huawei so code should be imminent. Unfortunately my battery as stock seems to be awful so I need to try something to make it last a day at least.
Does Magisk hide make Android Pay work too?
I think I'm right in thinking that banking apps and the like often check bootloader status rather than just root. I assume Magisk doesn't hide this?
If I go back to stock and relock bootloader, will the apps also still register that the bootloader has been unlocked and still not work?
TIA
SavageRobot said:
Does Magisk hide make Android Pay work too?
I think I'm right in thinking that banking apps and the like often check bootloader status rather than just root. I assume Magisk doesn't hide this?
If I go back to stock and relock bootloader, will the apps also still register that the bootloader has been unlocked and still not work?
TIA
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Can someone confirm this please? Does anybody use Android Pay and Barclays confirm Magisk makes it still work with Bootloader unlocked?
I have a question, I know if I root my device, modify a couple of things, unroot and relock the bootloader it will probably stop me from booting my device because it was tampered, the thing is, can I temporarily root the phone just to install Cerebrus then unroot it and lock the bootloader?
This would be killer because without the OEM Unlock option and with Cerebrus as a hidden system app, you have full on Anti theft which is what I want in the first place.
it most likely won't work and if if it did you will no longer receive OTAs
I have a p10 vtr-l09 8.0.0.327(c654) security patch nov 5 2018. I live in Canada and am getting sick of these Amber alerts waking me up at all hours of the night. (In Canada all alerts are sent as presidential) So I want to root and remove the cell broadcast apk. I have not done anything with this phone as of yet. I have rooted all my other phones to date. I got my bootloader unlock code from huawei before they stopped giving them out. My questions are as follows. 1. with my security patch level at nov 5 2018 will i have any issues unlocking my bootloader. I saw people having issues with unlocking the bootloader and using dc unlocker to get the code. I assume because i already have the code i should be fine? 2. After unlocking and installing twrp is magisk the best or only method of root? 3. After installing magisk removing the desired apk , is removing root by magisk easly done? . 4. Lastly Do most leave their bootloaders unlocked? I have with my sony phones in the past, just wondering. Thank you
You don't have to unlock bootloader to uninstall app. Only root will do. Do something like kingroot, and then uninstall unwanted content trough app. Of course be wise and think before what do you wipe. Some core and google apps are inportant for funcionality.
Is it Posible to Downgrade The Huawei P10Lite anyway to Root it and unlock bootloader than?
I need to install Custom Rom on P10Lite the Stock Firmwire is Sh**!!
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You don't have to unlock bootloader to uninstall app. Only root will do. Do something like kingroot, and then uninstall unwanted content trough app. Of course be wise and think before what do you wipe. Some core and google apps are inportant for funcionality.
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Does kingroot modify the system partition? Reason being is I don't want to have Google's safety check flag it so I can't use specific apps. That's why I was considering unlocking the bootloader flashing a custom recovery and flashing magisk. I guess what I'm looking to do is either a hidable root, or a root and remove APK , then unroot. Banking aps are my concern, I don't want to root then not be able to use them. I used root cloak with xposed to hide it before. Not sure if it's still an option
Proxinslaw said:
You don't have to unlock bootloader to uninstall app. Only root will do. Do something like kingroot, and then uninstall unwanted content trough app. Of course be wise and think before what do you wipe. Some core and google apps are inportant for funcionality.
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Does Kingroot work with Oreo and unlocked bootloader? Is it how you got it working on your phone?
Hi,
I was trying to setup Samsung Pay on OneUI 3.0 Beta 2. It didn't work...there was no error, the app just hangs with a spinning icon on the screen, where I can choose between PIN and fingerprint.
So I restored to OneUI 2.5 (december patch).
SPay does the same thing, still no error.
My Knox is tripped, it's 0x1, but my bootloader is locked again and my phone is unrooted.
Is that the reason?
Samsung Pass gives me an error, that my phone is rooted, but SPay not.
Any workaround for this?
From what I understand, once you unlock the bootloader or root, it breaks stuff. One of the things it breaks is Samsung pay.