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Unlock Bootloader without wipe? Root?

Hello,
I am newer to the Android world. I recently made the switch from Apple / iPhone / ios. I traded in my iPhone 6 @sprint for a Nexus 6 and sold my Apple TV and got a Nexus Player. I have no regrets and have not looked back since! I am currently running my Nexus 6 / Nexus Player bone stock on Marshmallow 6.0 (MRA58K).
I am looking for a smooth method to lock and unlock the bootloader on my Nexus 6 without it wiping my phone every time. Also, what is the best root method for a Nexus 6 on Android 6.0?
Thank you in advance!

Rektifying said:
Hello,
I am newer to the Android world. I recently made the switch from Apple / iPhone / ios. I traded in my iPhone 6 @sprint for a Nexus 6 and sold my Apple TV and got a Nexus Player. I have no regrets and have not looked back since! I am currently running my Nexus 6 / Nexus Player bone stock on Marshmallow 6.0 (MRA58K).
I am looking for a smooth method to lock and unlock the bootloader on my Nexus 6 without it wiping my phone every time. Also, what is the best root method for a Nexus 6 on Android 6.0?
Thank you in advance!
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when you unlock your bootloader, itll wipe your whole phone, nothing that you can do about that. and the root method.. its the only true method, and best. it involves unlocking the bootloader, then fastboot flashing twrp recovery, then flashing SuperSU via twrp recovery. and that it. then you boot up with root. every nexus is done this way. takes about 3-5 minutes.

I see. Is the method for the Nexus Player the same?

Rektifying said:
I see. Is the method for the Nexus Player the same?
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i dont have one, but it should be exactly the same. every nexus device is rooted the same way. but, just so you know, on marshmallow, you will also need to flash a custom kernel in order to get root. so youll need to flash a custom kernel then supersu in twrp recovery to get root on marshmellow.

I mainly went for the Nexus 6 for the display size and stock Android experience. I know Nexus devices are the "king of root" but I think I'm just going to leave mine be. Just run stock 6.0 with the bootloader locked and unrooted. I really want to utilize Android pay anyways.
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Rektifying said:
I mainly went for the Nexus 6 for the display size and stock Android experience. I know Nexus devices are the "king of root" but I think I'm just going to leave mine be. Just run stock 6.0 with the bootloader locked and unrooted. I really want to utilize Android pay anyways.
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Why do you think threads need to be deleted? Surely it's better they remain so.others with the same question may find an answer.

Rektifying said:
I mainly went for the Nexus 6 for the display size and stock Android experience. I know Nexus devices are the "king of root" but I think I'm just going to leave mine be. Just run stock 6.0 with the bootloader locked and unrooted. I really want to utilize Android pay anyways.
Any mod can delete this thread. Thanks
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well, i have one suggestion, you should at least unlock your bootloader. in android now, you need to enable unlocking in a setting. if, for some reason, you get caught in a bootloop, and dont have your bootloader unlocked, you wont be able to unlock it to reflash a factory image. it will just become a doorstop.

Is rooting and recovery process similar to OnePlus 3

Is the rooting process and flashing a custom recovery similar to that of OnePlus 3. If not how do I root and flash TWRP on OnePlus 3T

The process itself should be the same, but the question at the moment is whether the recovery and ROM are cross compatible. Since most people here won't get their hand on it until at least tomorrow or next Monday/Tuesday, I think it's a mute point to speculate at this point.

Well don't hold the device as of yet but I suppose so, once we have a TWRP recovery (OP3 version may be compatible). Step's probably be unlock the bootloader, boot into fast boot flash recovery.img then boot into recovery (backup optional) and flash SuperSU. I see there is a tool to do this on the OP3 forum so not sure if it will work on the T.

New root and new recovery

Got my OP3T earlier today, is there a way to root it yet? All I want is to be able to change the DPI.

Rytte said:
Got my OP3T earlier today, is there a way to root it yet? All I want is to be able to change the DPI.
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Yes, I have rooted and custom kernel

^Would you be so kind as to show the files/versions that you used to do so?

stevenswall said:
^Would you be so kind as to show the files/versions that you used to do so?
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Don't want to be rude here but the one plus 3t forum isn't huge yet. I'm sure 5 mins of reading the various threads you'll be able to find it

My bad! I got confused between this app and the OnePlus forums where there are not many threads, not to mention a guide.
Here is the link you are looking for OP:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3t/development/recovery-twrp-oneplus-3t-t3507308

2020 Guide to Root the XZ1C ?

Hi there !
So for the first time in years of ownership, I am interested in Rooting.
Naturally I searched around here, but could only find 2017 and 2018 threads with many problems and various bugs.
For an April 2020 guy, rooting is stock latest ROM, and interested in keeping stock but go rooted (mostly to block some Android trash) - What is the easiest way, can I have a link that is updated, or a paid tool I can buy and not mess with anything ?
Thanks a lot !

baboon23 said:
What is the easiest way, can I have a link that is updated
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Crack on - https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp...devonly-exploits-temp-root-to-backup-t3795510

SXUsr said:
Crack on - https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp...devonly-exploits-temp-root-to-backup-t3795510
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Too much mess for my blood !
How much would It be to hire your service via screenshare ?
PM me please
Keep in mind I only want a root so I can disable some stock google trash with F-Droid apps.... I don't really need a new ROM, or do I ?

I rooted mine on stock just a few weeks ago.
All I did was unlock the bootloader, flash TWRP, then flash the latest magisk. I then used Titanium Backup to remove the bloat. It was quick and painless.

Thanks !
Which thread did you use as guide/link glossary ?

I didn't use a guide, just did it based on experience rooting my Sony devices from before. But I can write up something brief. How much knowledge do you have rooting devices?

baboon23 said:
Too much mess for my blood !
How much would It be to hire your service via screenshare ?
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I wouldn't want to do it that way, and if you do it yourself you'll gain a little experience which makes restoring or further modding easier.
baboon23 said:
Keep in mind I only want a root so I can disable some stock google trash with F-Droid apps.... I don't really need a new ROM, or do I ?
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If you want to root you need to unlock the bootloader, if you're unlocking your BL then it's advised to backup your DRM keys and restore them after unlocking your BL which is a one time process. Everything you need is in the thread I've linked to above.

Thanks SX. I have seen a lot of your work around here doing searches, and I'm honored that you reply to my question
I will have a crack at it, I have done those things before but I remember not leaving the house for a few days, so it scarred me a bit
Haha
One last question if I may.... Do you believe that installing Lineage with no google on the xz1c is worth it? I guess it's a general question, but what I'm really asking is, should I even bother with rooting for privacy if my end goal isn't to flash Lineage ?

OK, after some more research, I have decided that what I really want to do is just install the 17v LineageOS version for the XZ1C.... It is my understanding it is possible without a root. ?
For sure the bootloader needs unlocking and TWRP to backup/flash correct ?
Super SU, does that make my procedure easier in any way ?
It is my understanding that if I flash a Lineage OS after unlocking via code and flashing TWRP, then the camera and all will still work.
Considering I don't mind binning that phone if I get sick of Lineage (I have like four of those in a box) - Can I skip the TA backup and restore ?
Apologies for the newb questioning, just trying to "get the hang" of it so I actually understand what i'm doing rather than just follow guides.
I'm a bit older than all you guys so forgive me

I'm running lineage 16.1 on root with unlocked bootloader without restoring TA. But I didn't care about preserving the keys. Yes camera works great and everything is super stable.
You don't have to root lineage so if you need help best to narrow down what exactly you want to do as there are many possibilities.

betacrypt said:
I'm running lineage 16.1 on root with unlocked bootloader without restoring TA. But I didn't care about preserving the keys. Yes camera works great and everything is super stable.
You don't have to root lineage so if you need help best to narrow down what exactly you want to do as there are many possibilities.
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Absolutely, you're right !
I will be as specific as I can:
Sony abandoned the XZ1C, so I want to swap to Lineage OS with a full heart with no Gapps (i'll manage).
Here is what I understand tell me if I am correct:
1. Unlock bootloader via sony website
2. Flash latest TWRP
3. Use it to flash 17.1 Lineage OS from the genius dude (mod punk?)
4. Happy days
5. If modpunk updates it, will I be able to update with no reformatting ?

baboon23 said:
Absolutely, you're right !
I will be as specific as I can:
Sony abandoned the XZ1C, so I want to swap to Lineage OS with a full heart with no Gapps (i'll manage).
Here is what I understand tell me if I am correct:
1. Unlock bootloader via sony website
2. Flash latest TWRP
3. Use it to flash 17.1 Lineage OS from the genius dude (mod punk?)
4. Happy days
5. If modpunk updates it, will I be able to update with no reformatting ?
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Yep that's about right. Unlock bootloader with Flash Tool by getting unlock code from Sony. Flash TWRP in fastboot mode. Boot to TWRP and flash lineage 17.1. If you don't need gapps you're good to go.
As for lineage updates probably best to check with the thread. Usually you can dirty flash, i. e. flash new version over the old and it should be ok. Lastly check to see if they're are any major bugs with 17.1. Since it's so new there could be issues. 16.1 is smooth fast and stable if you ever need to go back to it.

betacrypt said:
Yep that's about right. Unlock bootloader with Flash Tool by getting unlock code from Sony. Flash TWRP in fastboot mode. Boot to TWRP and flash lineage 17.1. If you don't need gapps you're good to go.
As for lineage updates probably best to check with the thread. Usually you can dirty flash, i. e. flash new version over the old and it should be ok. Lastly check to see if they're are any major bugs with 17.1. Since it's so new there could be issues. 16.1 is smooth fast and stable if you ever need to go back to it.
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Superb, thank you so much ! What a wonderful community. I feel like im stealing. I will be sure to donate !
One question, may I use adb tools for the bootloader ?

No problem. That one I'm not sure about. I've only used flash tool myself but adb tools should work with the right commands.

Yay for me !
Bootloader unlocked, onto recovery and LOS

I did it !
Thanks yall
I get this horrible " please lock the bootloader" greeting when I turn on the device, for 5 seconds.
Is that normal for everyone ?

baboon23 said:
Considering I don't mind binning that phone if I get sick of Lineage (I have like four of those in a box) - Can I skip the TA backup and restore ?
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You've got 4 XZ1Cs in a box?
baboon23 said:
I get this horrible " please lock the bootloader" greeting when I turn on the device, for 5 seconds.
Is that normal for everyone ?
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It is yes, you'll have to live with that unfortunately. In regards to the TA, I would have taken the time to back them up, that'll matter should you wish to return to stock. It's better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it. But you've achieved what you wanted to which is all that matters. :good:

Thank you sir !
You're probably right, I just couldn't be bothered... Sometimes 20 minutes more is like a life long more
Well, now that all is installed....
So when modpunk stopps working on the project (like sony stopped working on the xz1) - Will it be safe to just continue using the phone without updates at all ?
Or is the eventual doom of all ROM Flashers is to come back to stock (but then, it doesn't get updates anymore also...)
So does it matter in which platform I remain outdates ?
Re the XZ1's, I knew that this was going to be the last proper small phone so I made sure to stock. I plan to carry these into 2022 …….
Problem is, I think even in box without, the batteries will die out. So I'm not sure how smart I was when I got several.
All in all, for all phones I paid less than one iPhone so I'm pretty happy, but hopefully a lab can change the batteries on them.

baboon23 said:
Thank you sir !
You're probably right, I just couldn't be bothered... Sometimes 20 minutes more is like a life long more
Well, now that all is installed....
So when modpunk stopps working on the project (like sony stopped working on the xz1) - Will it be safe to just continue using the phone without updates at all ?
Or is the eventual doom of all ROM Flashers is to come back to stock (but then, it doesn't get updates anymore also...)
So does it matter in which platform I remain outdates ?
Re the XZ1's, I knew that this was going to be the last proper small phone so I made sure to stock. I plan to carry these into 2022 …….
Problem is, I think even in box without, the batteries will die out. So I'm not sure how smart I was when I got several.
All in all, for all phones I paid less than one iPhone so I'm pretty happy, but hopefully a lab can change the batteries on them.
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I believe it is recommended to charge lithium-ion batteries fully every other month or so to keep it healthy.
If you are rooted I recommend checking out the ACC magisk module and controller app. This allows the phone to stop charging when the battery level has reached a certain level. In the long run keeping your device charged between I think 80% - 20% will increase your battery longevity by 200% (sorry I don't remember the exact study this was from).
And I agree the XZ1c is the last proper small phone. I've rebuilt mine from one sold for parts from eBay and now it feels like new.
About the security:
If you want to you can keep a look out for specific vulnerabilities in Android after the last security patch released for the custom rom.
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin
But in general by not connecting to sketchy WiFi hotspots, being un-rooted, having se-linux on enforcing, and running af-wall (requires root permissions) or another firewall you should be good for a while.
I think it really depends on what security issues get discovered in the future and what vulnerabilities your specific use case opens you up to.

Hi guys !
What about DRM key backup ?
I need help if you have a solution
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp...de-to-install-lineageos-17-1-scratch-t4136195
Thanks you !

Has Google gotten much stricter when it comes to rooting?

I've been an Android user for a long time and was into the rooting and custom ROM scene in the days of the DROID phones, Nexus, and early Pixel devices.
Once I got my Pixel 3 and then a Samsung S20 after that I didn't really have a reason to root any longer as I didn't want to mess with custom ROMs.
Now I'm using a Pixel 5 and while I still don't really want to root it seems to be the only way to hide the nav bar in conjunction with Fluid Navigation Gestures. This is a big deal for me as I have been using FNG for years now and really don't like Google's default gesture nav. I'm using 3-button nav for now but would love to get FNG back.
Anyways, I'm looking into rooting the Pixel 5 and the process seems much more involved then it used to be, and I see lots of people talking about not getting OTA updates (minor security patches, not even whole Android version updates).
From what I remember back when I was rooting phones ~5 years ago it was much simpler and did not preclude you from getting OTA updates. Especially on Nexus devices, and even early Pixels if I'm remembering correctly, rooting was simple and didn't break when you updated.
Amy I remembering this correctly? Is Google cracking down on rooting much more these days? I would just be so happy if I could get proper FNG back, this phone would be absolutely perfect for me if I could just do that without much fuss.

skytbest said:
I've been an Android user for a long time and was into the rooting and custom ROM scene in the days of the DROID phones, Nexus, and early Pixel devices.
Once I got my Pixel 3 and then a Samsung S20 after that I didn't really have a reason to root any longer as I didn't want to mess with custom ROMs.
Now I'm using a Pixel 5 and while I still don't really want to root it seems to be the only way to hide the nav bar in conjunction with Fluid Navigation Gestures. This is a big deal for me as I have been using FNG for years now and really don't like Google's default gesture nav. I'm using 3-button nav for now but would love to get FNG back.
Anyways, I'm looking into rooting the Pixel 5 and the process seems much more involved then it used to be, and I see lots of people talking about not getting OTA updates (minor security patches, not even whole Android version updates).
From what I remember back when I was rooting phones ~5 years ago it was much simpler and did not preclude you from getting OTA updates. Especially on Nexus devices, and even early Pixels if I'm remembering correctly, rooting was simple and didn't break when you updated.
Amy I remembering this correctly? Is Google cracking down on rooting much more these days? I would just be so happy if I could get proper FNG back, this phone would be absolutely perfect for me if I could just do that without much fuss.
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I can't speak for the topjohnwu (Magisk "Magic" man) but for us end users, rooting is pretty easy for Pixel phones. Install Magisk manager, put copy of boot.img on phone, patch it through Magisk manager, put patched boot image on pc and flash it in fastboot. All after unlocking bootloader and enabling USB first.
I've always downloaded and installed my own updates so getting ota's is not an issue for me. I use FNG as well.
I had the original Samsung Nexus. First phone I ever rooted. I had so much fun with that phone. Seems like there was a limitless amount of custom roms. I was hooked.

It may seem that way as we do not have TWRP so you're doing different steps. They aren't necessarily harder steps, just different. I've only owned this phone for 1 update cycle but it took perhaps 10-15 minutes to upgrade, re-root and be back up and running as I was before.

Tulsadiver said:
had the original Samsung Nexus. First phone I ever rooted. I had so much fun with that phone. Seems like there was a limitless amount of custom roms. I was hooked.
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Those wher the days! I just had mine in my hands a few hours ago, when i was rumaging in my old phones box...

Ducter said:
It may seem that way as we do not have TWRP so you're doing different steps. They aren't necessarily harder steps, just different. I've only owned this phone for 1 update cycle but it took perhaps 10-15 minutes to upgrade, re-root and be back up and running as I was before.
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Thanks for the reply. When you rooted the phone originally did you have to do a factory reset? And when you update and re-root do you have to reinstall the magisk modules or does everything just start working again like it was before the update?

Tulsadiver said:
I can't speak for the topjohnwu (Magisk "Magic" man) but for us end users, rooting is pretty easy for Pixel phones. Install Magisk manager, put copy of boot.img on phone, patch it through Magisk manager, put patched boot image on pc and flash it in fastboot. All after unlocking bootloader and enabling USB first.
I've always downloaded and installed my own updates so getting ota's is not an issue for me. I use FNG as well.
I had the original Samsung Nexus. First phone I ever rooted. I had so much fun with that phone. Seems like there was a limitless amount of custom roms. I was hooked.
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Thanks. Do you have to wipe the phone as part of the rooting process?
Also, when you do update do you have to re-enable 3-button nav so that when you are unrooted (after update) you can use the phone? Do all the magisk modules and other root-only things just come back on their own once the phone is rooted again?

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Thanks. Do you have to wipe the phone as part of the rooting process?
Also, when you do update do you have to re-enable 3-button nav so that when you are unrooted (after update) you can use the phone? Do all the magisk modules and other root-only things just come back on their own once the phone is rooted again?
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Unlocking bootloader will wipe your phone. Most of your settings are remembered when applying new firmware as long as you remove the -w from the update-all.bat
It is recommended that you remove all modules before updates so that when you re-root you don't bootloop (in case the mods need updated to new firmware).

How and why am I here?

Hello, I am a high-school student and here's my story.
2016(2017?)
Both my first android ,rooted android, and also the last phone i rooted. Back then i only knew one click root such as KingRoot. I didn't touch anything else than game guardian.
2022
6(5?) years and 2 android phone later
I like my MIUI 12.5. Somehow, something remind me of root. Then, I realize that I missed sooo much. Also, kinda surprised with new root method that is Magisk and bootloader thingy. Now, I'm waiting for the unlock bootloader permission (should be 3.5 days left at the moment I'm writing this). Super excited to unlock bootloader, install TWRP, Custom ROM (I want to use Pixel Experience Plus), and ofc Magisk root.

SxTR said:
Hello, I am a high-school student and here's my story.
2016(2017?)
Both my first android ,rooted android, and also the last phone i rooted. Back then i only knew one click root such as KingRoot. I didn't touch anything else than game guardian.
2022
6(5?) years and 2 android phone later
I like my MIUI 12.5. Somehow, something remind me of root. Then, I realize that I missed sooo much. Also, kinda surprised with new root method that is Magisk and bootloader thingy. Now, I'm waiting for the unlock bootloader permission (should be 3.5 days left at the moment I'm writing this). Super excited to unlock bootloader, install TWRP, Custom ROM (I want to use Pixel Experience Plus), and ofc Magisk root.
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