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Disclaimer
This may work on other versions - I can't see any reason why not - but the only ones it is confirmed working for is the i9023 and the i9020A running 2.3.6 and the Nexus S 4G running 2.3.7. If you use this to root other handsets then reply in the thread and I'll update this. This assumes you are starting with a completely stock Nexus S.
About
This works with Windows only by using DooMLoRD's excellent Easy Rooting Toolkit to root without deleting your data in under a minute.
Credits
This is a noob-friendly mashup of various tutorials and sources to provide you with root access on the stock Gingerbread ROM, and nothing else. Credits to DooMLoRD, for his amazing toolkit and kursk for the original i9023 tutorial that made me think Consider donating to DooMLoRD if you find this helpful.
Steps to Root your handset
Preparation
1)Update your Nexus S to 2.3.6 if it isn't already, getting the update file from here.
2)Rename the file you downloaded to "update.zip". Place it in the root of your SD card.
3)Reboot your phone into Recovery Mode by powering it off, then on again while holding the Vol + button.
4)Now you’ll see a triangle with exclamation mark, now repeatedly press Vol+ and power button to enter Recovery Mode.
5)Select "apply sdcard update.zip" and if necessary, follow on screen instructions to slect the update.zip file.
6)Reboot the device and you will be updated to 2.3.6
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Connecting to your Computer
1)Download and install the Android SDK. This may not be necessary for the rooting process but is certainly handy for future hacking or mods that you will likely want to do once you've rooted.
2)Install the Nexus S drivers as detailed here.
3)Make sure USB debugging is still enabled on your device and you are ready to proceed to rooting.
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Rooting your Nexus S
1)Download DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit here.
2)Extract the zip to your desktop.
3)Connect your phone by USB and confirm USB Debugging is still enabled.
4)Double click the runme.bat file located in DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit
5)Read the command prompt and press any key to root.
6)Your handset will be rooted and then reboot. The process should take around 1 minute.
7) Congratulations! You now have the stock ROM rooted and Superuser installed.
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Further Steps
Now that your phone is rooted, you can use apps that require superuser access such as Root Explorer to modify system files.
You can install ROM Manager and use that to flash custom ROMs.
You may wish to unroot your device. This can be done as detailed by DooMLoRD here
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I hope that some people find this useful.
But what's wrong with just flashing the signed superuser zip from stock recovery or any other superuser zip from cwm?
marcelnn said:
But what's wrong with just flashing the signed superuser zip from stock recovery or any other superuser zip from cwm?
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Unlocking the boot-loader erases the phone. Hence the "Non-Destructive" part of the title.
Yes, this method does it in under a minute and doesn't wipe your phone, making it easier for people who are new to modding or just want an easy and quick root.
Rooted an 9020a stock 2.3.6. Great work, thanks.
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or just want an easy and quick root.
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. zing!
Can someone please confirm if this works for i9020T OTA 4.0.3?
I don't *think* it will work on ICS...but you could give it a try, or wait for someone else to if you don't want to
Couple quick noob questions...
Does this unlock the bootloader?
Is this considered the old fashion way of rooting the NS4G?
I've tried the One Click Root by ShabbyPenguin with no luck
So I'm lookin to get this NS4G runnin 2.3.7 Gingerbread rooted..
Hoping someone can answer these questions for me thanks.
FWIW I'm not a complete noob I'm coming from a rooted EVO4G so I'm a noob in the NS4G area completely lol thanks in advanced
I've just checked my Nexus S i9023 and it appears the boot loader is still locked, in answer to your question. It is not possible to unlock the boot loader without wiping all your personal data.
Hope this helps.
TheManicGibbon said:
I've just checked my Nexus S i9023 and it appears the boot loader is still locked, in answer to your question. It is not possible to unlock the boot loader without wiping all your personal data.
Hope this helps.
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Not really....
I'm not really worried about the phone being wiped clean I could careless its not my phone Im just confused about rooting this NS4G..and what actions need to be taken to do so...
I ran the One Click Root by Shabby but I keep getting
"error: device not found"
And I've installed every single driver that I've found and I still get the same error running the one click root
I guess my question should've been
What's another way to root the ns4g without the one click root?
Tell Siri I said SUCK IT!
Sorry, I forgot to answer your other questions
This method can be used to root a Nexus S 4G: I can't confirm it personally because I'm in the UK and don't have access to any kind of 4G tech, but "Samsung Nexus S 4G 2.3.7" is listed in the supported devices post here in DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit Thread
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Sorry, I forgot to answer your other questions
This method can be used to root a Nexus S 4G: I can't confirm it personally because I'm in the UK and don't have access to any kind of 4G tech, but "Samsung Nexus S 4G 2.3.7" is listed in the supported devices post here in DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit Thread
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Awesome I'll give it go this evening thanks for answering the other threads Ive posted are dead nobody answers questions so I'm gonna proceed in hitting your thanks button. Lol
Tell Siri I said SUCK IT!
Yeah it can occasionally seem a bit like no one answers
Glad I helped.
Worked on my Rogers Nexus S I9020A, Thanks!
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Yeah it can occasionally seem a bit like no one answers
Glad I helped.
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Didn't work what windows should I be running to do this?
Tell Siri I said SUCK IT!
question
I run the runme file and every step gets a
"the system cannot find the path specified"
error
then it says all done and the phone never reboots and nothing changes
I have installed the samsung drivers and tried again and still nothing changes
so . . .
now what?
TheManicGibbon said:
Yes, this method does it in under a minute and doesn't wipe your phone, making it easier for people who are new to modding or just want an easy and quick root.
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Sorry, I don't understand. How you can install custom ROM as mentioned in OP if bootloader stays closed? Does it give only root access, doesn't it?
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I'm getting a nexus s i9020T soon and was wondering if this root method might work for it? When it comes to computers I'm a complete idiot. If something does go wrong I'll be clueless how to fix it. The reason I want to root is to remove some apps I can't uninstall and also so I can do a full backup including app data. If this method is not suitable what is the best way to do it? A super easy one click method would be preferable. Thanks!
Yes! This Method Works! If you follow this step by step! It will Unlock the bootloader and give root access! I just rooted this morning ladies and gents!
How to root Tegra Note 4.3
"Unlocking bootloader
1. Unlock the bootloader
Access bootloader by either from poweroff holding volume down and power keys... Or enable USB debugging via pc enter adb shell reboot bootloader
Once at bootloader type in terminal/cmd fastboot oem unlock and follow intructions till the end...
WARNING DEVICE WILL WIPE USERDATA(EVERYTHING)
Device is now unlocked
2. install recovery - steps above
3. Download supersu.zip from chainfires website
Install via recovery... (Android terminal, su, reboot recovery)
Navigate to Supersu.zip via volume up, down keys and powerbutton - http://download.chainfire.eu/372/Sup...erSU-v1.86.zip" -
Shaky156 ( Thanks for bringing this to the TN7)
For more info and CWM recovery go to Shaky156 's thread... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2586432
Root 4.2
METHOD 1 (RECOMMENDED)
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thanks to Gnurou
"So, I have finally updated my SHIELD rooting method to support Tegra Note 7 as well, so you guys don't need to install weird programs on your PCs:
https://github.com/linux-shield/shield-root
Rooting by itself is quite easy, you need to have adb and fastboot on your system then:
1) Enable USB debugging in the developer options and plug your TN7
2) Download https://github.com/linux-shield/shie...7.img?raw=true
3) In a shell, issue "adb reboot-bootloader"
4) In the same shell, go into the directory containing root_tn7.img and run "fastboot boot root_tn7.img".
Rooting will take ~15 seconds and the tablet will reboot. You should then have SuperSU installed and working.
Note that these are not exactly the instructions mentioned on the README file of my Github repository. That's because TN7's bootloader is not interactive as SHIELD's for the moment, I hope this will be fixed.". All thanks to Gnurou
4.2 Chinese root method
METHOD 2
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Ok so for starters the tegra note does come with an unlocked boot loader so that a big plus. To root I followed these steps..
"There is another method to root the tegra note easily if you know chinese......
You may download the software called Jin Shan Mobile Assistant at the site below:
google it --> (zs.ijinshan.com)
EDIT: HERE IS A DIRECT LINK TO DOWNLOAD THE ROOT TOOL
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2Sc2UBbSHchb1pBUGpPN2N1Sm8/edit?usp=sharing
click and download the PC ver. setup file at right handside.(wrote 支持设备：安装win8/Win7/Vista/XP系统)
After installation, plug in your tegra note via USB. Press the ROOT大師 at the bottom left corner.
It will checked your device model as P1640. Then press "確定". It will simply root your device immediately.
:good::good::good:"
Thanks to hotsuma2000
Once I was rooted using the method above I installed Supersu from market and it replaced the superuser from the above method.. I then removed all apps that were installed from using the Chinese root.
STEPS
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The .exe file to download is about 30mb.
Once you download the file run it using Windows.
Open the program after installation.
Make sure USB debugging is checked on your device. (FYI to get developer options go to settings about tablet and press on build number until a message pops up saying you have Dev options.)
Plug the tegra note into your PC and the program should then recognize your device at which point you will see the root option.
Click root and magic...
The root program will install it's own version of superuser but don't worry I will get to that.
Once rooted go to Google play and download Supersu by chain fire then open it. You should then be prompted to install.. It will say another superuser app is detected and ask to replace..
There you have it feel free to ask away anything on your mind
If I was a help to anybody please throw me a thanks
Sent from my TegraNote-P1640 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Ksehwail said:
I have found a link to root the tegra note however the directions are not in English but I did follow all the fastboot and adb commands and was not able to get root... If anybody can help I would be very grateful thanks
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I will probably release a Tegra Note rooting method similar to the one I did for SHIELD (https://github.com/linux-shield/shield-root ). Just give me a few more days/weeks.
Btw, how come there is no Tegra Note forum on XDA yet?
Thank you sir I will be anxiously awaiting... Thanks for the update now I can sit back and wait let me know if I can help in any way if ever u need a tester or whatever no problem
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I also will be anxiously awaiting root help. Thanks in advance.
+1
Can't wait for root! Thanks in advance. I don't know why there isn't a forum yet. Hopefully some mods will get on it
Ksehwail said:
I have found a link to root the tegra note however the directions are not in English but I did follow all the fastboot and adb commands and was not able to get root... If anybody can help I would be very grateful thanks
Edit thanks to somebody's instructions I followed I was able to root the device with a few clicks... Thanks will update op just in a rush
Sent from my TegraNote-P1640 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Dude, don't keep us waiting like this!
Hi could you please upload link to root file and a how to
Thanks Jason
**BUMP**
Ksehwail said:
I have found a link to root the tegra note however the directions are not in English but I did follow all the fastboot and adb commands and was not able to get root... If anybody can help I would be very grateful thanks
Edit thanks to somebody's instructions I followed I was able to root the device with a few clicks... Thanks will update op just in a rush
Sent from my TegraNote-P1640 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Where's the info? Please post the solution you found. I've been digging through forum after forum and have tried 3 or 4 "one-click" root tools. So far nothing has worked. I really want to use Titanium Backup on this device.
UPDATE I finally got root on my Tegra NOTE 7!!! The process was a bit haphazard and inept but after enough tinkering I was able to get it done! Since the method is a bit involved I would recommend waiting for an easier solution. That being said, for those, like me, who just can't wait feel free to PM me and I'll point you in the right direction.
feel free to pm me for instructions or direction
I would be interested in directions for how to root. Why not just post them in this thread?
pottersam said:
I would be interested in directions for how to root. Why not just post them in this thread?
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I have updated the OP to include directions let me know if it is to vague
Ksehwail said:
I have updated the OP to include directions let me know if it is to vague
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Thank you for the update. Any idea how secure this method is?
Fantastic! It didn't work the first time I tried it, though I think that's because the program hadn't detected the tablet yet, but the second time it worked like a charm! It's a shame that PC program is in Chinese... it actually looks pretty cool! Thanks so much... not having root has been killing me, but hey, this thing's only been out just over a week... didn't expect it so soon!
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Click root and magic...
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Unfortunately when I click ROOT, the progress bar immediately stops and the process doesn't seem to complete. It did install some apps though.
Any ideas?
jp22382 said:
Unfortunately when I click ROOT, the progress bar immediately stops and the process doesn't seem to complete. It did install some apps though.
Any ideas?
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just double check make sure debbuging is checked... also when you run the program wait until it shows TegraNote sometimes you have to wait a little bit. It took me like two times before I was able to do it let me know if you the problem continues
Tried on another computer and it worked fine, installed SuperSU and cleaned up the extra apps. Thanks!!
Now next step is getting a custom recovery so we can do backups
jp22382 said:
Tried on another computer and it worked fine, installed SuperSU and cleaned up the extra apps. Thanks!!
Now next step is getting a custom recovery so we can do backups
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Something is in the works
Have not tried this yet but sounds ok.
Think I will wait for recovery as I want to try the exellent xposed framework on the note.
And then the wonderfull gravity box module.
Should be ok but safer to have a backup I think.
Thanks for finding and sharing this with us.
drc
These instructions will work for the EVGA TN7, correct? Sorry to ask the question, but I had a thought there may be differences between the EVGA and AV models. Thanks for any reply.
Hi
My nexus 4 is stuck on bootloop and I only have twrp with no ROM.
I cat get the otg to mount so I can copy the factory ROM on the device.
And my laptop cant recognize my device. Help pls
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Hi
My nexus 4 is stuck on bootloop and I only have twrp with no ROM.
I cat get the otg to mount so I can copy the factory ROM on the device.
And my laptop cant recognize my device. Help pls
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You have to unlock the bootloader, flash che factory image with fastboot or use adb sideload.
Desno365 said:
You have to unlock the bootloader, flash che factory image with fastboot or use adb sideload.
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Hey I am a newbe and I don't know how to unlock the bootloader when I can't access the o.s. and I don't know how to flash the ROM when the device is not recognised
grinzlo said:
Hey I am a newbe and I don't know how to unlock the bootloader when I can't access the o.s. and I don't know how to flash the ROM when the device is not recognised
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Spend some time reading the materials in the Google Nexus 4 forum on XDA then you will be able to unlock the bootloader and correct your problem
grinzlo said:
Hey I am a newbe and I don't know how to unlock the bootloader when I can't access the o.s. and I don't know how to flash the ROM when the device is not recognised
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To connect the phone to your computer you need drivers (search them on Google), then use fasboot for unlocking bootloader (you will found fastboot tool in Android sdk)
There many guides that explain in more details how to do this
you said you are a noob and you do not know how to unlock bootloader. Lets be honest since you are in a development forum and you know that your bootloader is locked then you should know there is obviously a way to unlock them. Search that my friend and dont spend your time posting here but looking for answers to your problem which there are plenty of them....Good Luck
all good now
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you said you are a noob and you do not know how to unlock bootloader. Lets be honest since you are in a development forum and you know that your bootloader is locked then you should know there is obviously a way to unlock them. Search that my friend and dont spend your time posting here but looking for answers to your problem which there are plenty of them....Good Luck
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Thanks guys I managed to unlock the boot loader with adb fastboot and then used the nexus toolkit to rest or 4.4 kk ..
I was afraid tbh and I was looking for a custom help guide just so I can follow.. But I managed and it made me look dumb and lazy.
Thanks guys
grinzlo said:
Thanks guys I managed to unlock the boot loader with adb fastboot and then used the nexus toolkit to rest or 4.4 kk ..
I was afraid tbh and I was looking for a custom help guide just so I can follow.. But I managed and it made me look dumb and lazy.
Thanks guys
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glad you got it all working....
Congrats to all ( both ZE551ML and ZE550ML users), bootloader has been unlocked without connecting to ASUS servers.
2.19.40.20 is also unlockable
New update 2.19.40.20 can be unlocked as well and Asus did not patch the hole. Thanks to @oxydius7 for confirming this here
Bootloader of both ZE550ML and ZE550ML can be unlock if rom is on 2.19.40 or 2.19.40.20
Lets discuss, problems and unlocking related experience here.
How to unlock bootloader:
1. Update to 2.19.40.18 or 2.19.40.20
2. root it
3. make sure adb is insatlled and working
4. enter the following commands in cmd
adb shell (press enter)
su (press enter)
getprop ro.isn > /factory/asuskey ( press enter)
reboot bootloader ( press enter )
Phone will restart in bootloader and after updating itself phone will restart again and ASUS splash screen will be white ( locked bootloader has black screen, you will see difference by yourself)
5. download black splash screen for 551 from here
https://mega.co.nz/#!IlMGiZ7I!kepXRFda7cgNPWHQovkCZaMaD2zVF4UufAJT6YEDU3k
or for 550 from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3376376&d=1435127302
6. navigate to adb folder open cmd and type the following commands
adb reboot bootloader (press enter)
fastboot devices (press enter)
see if device is listed, write following
fastboot flash splashscreen splashscreen.img (press enter)
restart your phone and now black splash screen is back. Congrats your bootloader is now unlocked.
If you follow my steps there would not be any data loss from internal memory and sd card, but i will advice to take a backup in case if you are out of luck
ZE551ML OTA 2.19.40 OTA Download:
http://fota.asus.com/delta_package/...W_Z00A-20150612/WW_551_0529_0612_20150612.zip
you guys can side-load or flash in via recovery method
Thanks to @fuzzybuffalo for providing the link
Download ZE550ML 2.19.40.12 complete Rom:
Download Here
Changelogs
credit goes to @keepfishes for coming up with links on post
Download ZE550ML 2.19.40.12 OTA Rom:
Download Here
credit goes to @singhnsk for coming up with links on post
Tip:
if you have problems with adb try to install "Terminal Emulator" app and running the commands from there
su
getprop ro.isn > /factory/asuskey
reboot bootloader
Thanks to @hugoprh for providing the tip, thank to him on his post
white splash screen for 551
Download
credit goes to @fuzzybuffalo for providing the link, thank to him on his post
Twrp Flashable, Black and white splash screens for 551
If you want twrp flashable zips of both white and black splash screens of 551, please download them from here
I will not take any responsibility, its your device and your will to try this
All credits goes to @shakalaca for providing unlock
donate and say thanks to him, press thanks button if i helped
anyone tested this method already? is it safe and does the unlock method cause data / os wipe?
Nice. This is great new. Thanks to @shakalaca. Cant wait for @TheSSJ to get TWRP working.
cangcan said:
anyone tested this method already? is it safe and does the unlock method cause data / os wipe?
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i tried it and no it will not wipe any data if you follow my steps
cangcan said:
anyone tested this method already? is it safe and does the unlock method cause data / os wipe?
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Can confirm it worked flawlessly, took literally 15 sec to do.
Wow, cant wait for the development to begin... Cyanogenmod+4gb Ram+ 64gbStorage ...
ravian29 said:
5. download black splash screen from here
https://mega.co.nz/#!IlMGiZ7I!kepXRFda7cgNPWHQovkCZaMaD2zVF4UufAJT6YEDU3k
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Would it be possible to create a mirror for this file. maybe google drive? My ISP is blocking Mega. Thank you
saurabhrck said:
Would it be possible to create a mirror for this file. maybe google drive? My ISP is blocking Mega. Thank you
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Here ya go, https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzkVsWgLUMFIY1o3c19RNWdYR0E/view?usp=sharing
Great news. Looking forward to start Breaking this baby.
Is it possible to do this on 2.18? My phone just refuses to update to 2.19 no matter what I try.
Christopher876 said:
Is it possible to do this on 2.18? My phone just refuses to update to 2.19 no matter what I try.
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I dont belive so, the needed files are part of the 2.19 update. I also had a problem with the update so I had to reset phone, then sideload a full copy of 2.18 and then sideload the 2.19 update and reroot phone.
Christopher876 said:
Is it possible to do this on 2.18? My phone just refuses to update to 2.19 no matter what I try.
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I got bootloop 3 times.. then...a fresh install nonrooted 2.17 ..upgrade it to 2.18... upgrade that to 2.19... do not touch anything inbetween..
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I dont belive so, the needed files are part of the 2.19 update. I also had a problem with the update so I had to reset phone, then sideload a full copy of 2.18 and then sideload 2.19 and reroot phone.
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Alright, I will try this right now and see if it updates, thank you for responding. This is the only phone that I have been having problems consistently with. It is kind of making me feel like I should of went the extra money and buy a device from LG or Sony.
Christopher876 said:
Alright, I will try this right now and see if it updates, thank you for responding. This is the only phone that I have been having problems consistently with. It is kind of making me feel like I should of went the extra money and buy a device from LG or Sony.
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same here i always bought samsung since s2, i can understand how this phone messes and waste a lot of timw with small things which can be done in seconds
I can reconfirm this process works with latest update. Thank you!!
Followed the instructions, works like a charm, nothing got wiped out.
:good::good:
Wow. The amount of work achieved by XDA members never ceases to amaze me!
Triston182 said:
Nice. This is great new. Thanks to @shakalaca. Cant wait for @TheSSJ to get TWRP working.
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@Dees_Troy will have his own ZF2 soon
thank you very much to all of the developers who helped unlocking the bootloader!
just one question - what does unlocking the bootloader gives me? (sry for noob question)
SpaZzzzz said:
thank you very much to all of the developers who helped unlocking the bootloader!
just one question - what does unlocking the bootloader gives me? (sry for noob question)
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can flash custom[dev made] roms,kernel which maybe increase or decrease performance,battery,added features,latest android version etc etc[like CM12..1]
Thought i would share a video tutorial showing how to relock the bootloader since i noticed alot of people having problems relocking it
Why are humans suffering unlock and relock their bootloader?
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I honestly see no reason why someone would want to relock their bl, if they want to use stock firmware then by all means do so but just keep it unlocked in case they want to flash magisk.
my imei is 0 already tried everything but I did not have any results help me please it's an xt1672
madscientistdam said:
Thought i would share a video tutorial showing how to relock the bootloader since i noticed alot of people having problems relocking it
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Your Utube is not really clear and your english is so local language for me that I request you to tell me in an email to explain how to do
Thank you very much
Wim
Rianta said:
Your Utube is not really clear and your english is so local language for me that I request you to tell me in an email to explain how to do
Thank you very much
Wim
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I just watched it - the video is fine and the English is perfectly understandable
Yes it would have been better if it had used a screen recorder but you can see everything fine
Also all the commands used are in the description of the video so all you have to do is copy & paste it
The only thing I would mention is that if you are using Windows 10 there is no option to open a command window here when you press shift and right click as that option has been replaced with the power shell
Just search for cmd in the start menu search box then right click on it & run as administrator - Then navigate to the directory you have fastboot & the firmware
You can use the Windows 10 power shell but you have to put ./ fastboot