I have a Canadain version Note 8 (SM-N950W). I can't see a custom ROM in the other forum or a boot loader unlock / custom loader. Does one exist, am I blind?
trader37 said:
I have a Canadain version Note 8 (SM-N950W). I can't see a custom ROM in the other forum or a boot loader unlock / custom loader. Does one exist, am I blind?
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No you are not blind!
Because the n950W/U/U1 has a LOCKED BOOTLOADER! So, no TWRP, custom kernels, and root from Oreo to PIE!
The only method on xda for you is the Safestrap method which gives you the ability to flash a rooted ONLY NOUGAT Samsung system with a latest bootloader versions. (No AOSP roms, NO Oreo root and NO PIE root).
Now if you are patient enough maybe root will come to PIE.
But the safestrap method isn't easy to install and it takes a bit more risk.
Make sure you read and understand what you read. Also you'll have to convert your n950W to n950U1 and there is a thread for that.
Safestrap thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/development/root-t3942403
This does NOT UNLOCK your bootloader!
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I am currently Rooted, unlocked bootloader, running a 5.0.2 ROM and TWRP. If I just wanted to unroot, lock boot loader and star from scratch. Meaning, accept OTA, unlock bootloader, root and install TWRP. Is this possible?
Yes.
If you want to make it easy
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2947452
Sent from my Nexus 6
Xirix12 said:
I am currently Rooted, unlocked bootloader, running a 5.0.2 ROM and TWRP. If I just wanted to unroot, lock boot loader and star from scratch. Meaning, accept OTA, unlock bootloader, root and install TWRP. Is this possible?
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I wouldn't re-lock these devices ever... maybe if you sell it or turn it in. Too risky. Just use Wugs from that link, once 5.1 is there, flash it using his toolkit. Then root. Done.
I can't believe the amount of threads here and in the Nexus 9 board where guys are bricking their devices due to that darn "OEM unlock" being unchecked.
I have unlocked my bootloader and flashed Sony's Newly Released Bootloaders.
But where do i actually find a recovery for my device?
Gnubaver said:
I have unlocked my bootloader and flashed Sony's Newly Released Bootloaders.
But where do i actually find a recovery for my device?
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I don't know what to do, I have unlocked my bootloader and stuff but the forums are so confusing. People just say flash thru recovery and you are good to go. But i don't have a recovery yet. And then they tell people to install NUT's recovery but that cannot be installed without root. And then people tell me to install .270 kernels and it should be rooted. It's still not rooted and i'm ready to give up.
I managed to do everything i wasn't supposed to do and now i have "Unlocked BL" - "NUT's Recovery" - Custom Rom. Is there a easy way to root or is root unnessecary on Unlocked BL?
Hey guys,
I have TWRP 2.8.7.1
And i would like to install the new 3.0.2.0
How do i update it the easiest and safest way?
I have Nexus root toolkit 2.1.6
Also a side question, how do i know if my bootloader is still unlocked?
I have a custom rom and the phone is rooted, could the bootloader lock and i need to unlock it again?
Thanks ahead!
https://twrp.me/devices/motorolanexus6.html
No, your Bootloader stays unlocked
Choose the method you prefer
Thanks you helped me.
Here's a question that I'm a little embarrassed to ask, but I guess I have nothing to lose. The other day, I installed Cyanogenmod on an old Droid Bionic. I installed Safestrap and installed Cyanogenmod in one of the ROM slots. My question is - did I not actually unlock my bootloader in this process? Based on what I've read and how Safestrap works, this method is intended for devices with a locked bootloader.
No, Safestrap is not a way to unlock the bootloader. It only tricks the phone into allowing the custom rom.
ahmadaamer6 said:
No, Safestrap is not a way to unlock the bootloader. It only tricks the phone into allowing the custom rom.
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Thanks! So, here's a follow up question. I installed Safestrap on my Verizon Galaxy SIII and was told I could only install certain custom ROMs (basically, only TW-based ROMs) because the bootloader was still locked. Why was I able to install Cyanogenmod on the Bionic if I didn't actually unlock the bootloader?
jerethi said:
Thanks! So, here's a follow up question. I installed Safestrap on my Verizon Galaxy SIII and was told I could only install certain custom ROMs (basically, only TW-based ROMs) because the bootloader was still locked. Why was I able to install Cyanogenmod on the Bionic if I didn't actually unlock the bootloader?
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Safestrap is not the same on all devices, Motorola bootloaders are not the same as Samsung
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Hello all of XDA experts! I am trying to give up the Chinese stock rom of Samsung S10 and flash some good 3rd party roms. Here are some questions:
1. Do I have to unlock the boot loader then flash those roms? If I unlock, what will I lose?
2. Follow the install guide of LOS or PE: https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/beyond1lte/install , I don’t see anything about Knox or unlocking boot loader. Don’t these roms affect Knox?
Thank you for your answering!