Hey, I was wondering if it's possible to install custom Roms to the arc s without unlocking the bootloader? It's not that I don't want to unlock the bootloader it's because I can't (checked in the service menu) if it's possible please could you supply some links on how to do it? Thanks
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Yes it is.
You can use SE Extreme Tweaker to get custom recovery. From where you can flash ROM. There has got to be a ROM configured to work with stock kernel though.
Then you can flash ROM. But for using custom kernels, you would need an unlocked boot loader.
Highly recommend to do it, since custom kernels like DoomKernel and like (Especially doom-kernel) boost performance.
pulz said:
Yes it is.
You can use SE Extreme Tweaker to get custom recovery. From where you can flash ROM. There has got to be a ROM configured to work with stock kernel though.
Then you can flash ROM. But for using custom kernels, you would need an unlocked boot loader.
Highly recommend to do it, since custom kernels like DoomKernel and like (Especially doom-kernel) boost performance.
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Thank you for the quick reply! I have rooted and unlocked a bootloader of an x8 and know the advantages of a custom kernel over a stock kernel but, when I tried to unlock the bootloader of the arc s I had to check the service menu to see if I can. It said I could not unlock it so I only have this option
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You can unlock your BL using the testpoint method.
You could ask e.g Jinx13 for that.
And post in the correct section.
dp94 said:
You can unlock your BL using the testpoint method.
You could ask e.g Jinx13 for that.
And post in the correct section.
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Oh I posted in the wrong section? My bad xD
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Oh I posted in the wrong section? My bad xD
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It's a question, so obviously it goes into Q&A section.
And btw, if you flash a ROM to a locked BL, look to it that it's for locked BLs.
Afaik, there's only one ROM (Aniking's ROM), which can be flashed by both (unlocked & locked).
I will have a look into unlocking my bootloader using the testpoint method, thanks for your replys. Very helpful xD
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Universal androot didn't work, z4root didn't work, superoneclick failed and its starting to drive me insane enable root access is hidden from the hidden menu please help thanks in advance
Sorry if it has been posted somewhere else I searched but I couldn't find anything to help
Hi, what ROM did you used?
If you're using custom ROM, not stock ROM, it has already root.
nope im trying to root my friends phone for him he's on stock rom. i have rooted lots of other phone with superoneclick without any roblems but this ones a bit tricky :\
I'm afraid that you will have to flash custom ROM into it.
How can I flash a custom Rom onto it if its not even rooted?
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dmcb123 said:
nope im trying to root my friends phone for him he's on stock rom. i have rooted lots of other phone with superoneclick without any roblems but this ones a bit tricky :\
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Joestone has made a brief tutorial about how to root gt540 on Modaco.
Have you check his thread and try his method.
Here is the link : http://android.modaco.com/content/lg-gt540-optimus-gt540-modaco-com/319174/root-lg-gt540-with-1-click-running-2-1-os/
nope that didnt work either :\ thanks though
dmcb123 said:
How can I flash a custom Rom onto it if its not even rooted?
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I have an ulity for root, I can send it to u when I get home...
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You DO NOT have to root the GT540 to install Custom ROMs. You will need to flash a "Fastboot ROM" to install Recovery and Custom ROMs. There are plenty of guides here and on MoDaCo on how to flash custom ROMs. If a guide tells you to root your phone before flashing a ROM, don't. You don't have to.
Hope it helps,
Jack
JackG256 said:
You DO NOT have to root the GT540 to install Custom ROMs. You will need to flash a "Fastboot ROM" to install Recovery and Custom ROMs. There are plenty of guides here and on MoDaCo on how to flash custom ROMs. If a guide tells you to root your phone before flashing a ROM, don't. You don't have to.
Hope it helps,
Jack
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well that changes things thank you so much, all the other phones i have messed with needed root before you could flashh roms so i assumed it was the same here thanks again
dmcb123 said:
well that changes things thank you so much, all the other phones i have messed with needed root before you could flashh roms so i assumed it was the same here thanks again
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No problems mate, It's just the GT540 differs from the rest in this case. I still stick to my views and think every phone should have an unlockable or already unlocked bootloader, Where no flash or w/e is necessary lol
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I would like to install Google Edition stock rom on my S4 i9505, it is locked to O2-UK, would it be possible to do so without being factory unlocked.
Thanks
No
First of all, you cannot simply install a GE ROM on a regular i9505, because the bootloader and the partitions are different. Also, ODIN will always recognize your phone as an i9505, so you cannot install GE ROMs this way.
What you can do is flash CWM and use a Custom ROM which is based on the GE ROM. But this is not exactly the same as a stock GE ROM. It comes close, though, and usually is 'better' anyways due to 3way reboot, root etc.
locked to O2-UK
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What does this mean? Is your bootloader locked? In this case you can only install ROMs via ODIN AFAIK, unless someone already has hacked the bootloader so that you can install CWM.
Edit: If your bootloader is locked you can only install stock ROMs of course, or some stock-based ROMs which don't touch the bootloader or contain an official bootloader update.
BabelHuber said:
No
First of all, you cannot simply install a GE ROM on a regular i9505, because the bootloader and the partitions are different. Also, ODIN will always recognize your phone as an i9505, so you cannot install GE ROMs this way.
What you can do is flash CWM and use a Custom ROM which is based on the GE ROM. But this is not exactly the same as a stock GE ROM. It comes close, though, and usually is 'better' anyways due to 3way reboot, root etc.
What does this mean? Is your bootloader locked? In this case you can only install ROMs via ODIN AFAIK, unless someone already has hacked the bootloader so that you can install CWM.
Edit: If your bootloader is locked you can only install stock ROMs of course, or some stock-based ROMs which don't touch the bootloader or contain an official bootloader update.
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This is what I meant sorry. Flash a new ROM based on the GE. I have never flashed before so wouldn't know where to start.
I mean carrier locked to O2-UK, it is completely stock so I am guessing the bootloader is still locked.
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Start reading the forums before you start flashing. These are basic questions. Read, learn and prevent your phone from becoming a paperweight.
I can tell you all the steps you need to take, but then you still don't know what you are doing.
Lennyz1988 said:
Start reading the forums before you start flashing. These are basic questions. Read, learn and prevent your phone from becoming a paperweight.
I can tell you all the steps you need to take, but then you still don't know what you are doing.
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I couldn't agree more. Read up and take it easy!
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I know the basics of rooting and flashing files apks new recovery etc, but never flashed a ROM. If that helps.
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You cab never read too much! Had a few heart attacks when I started!
Always, always backup! Then backup the backup!
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Hello! Can someone tell me if my S4 have a locked bootloader and If I can install custom roms on it? Thanks!
beny2 said:
Hello! Can someone tell me if my S4 have a locked bootloader and If I can install custom roms on it? Thanks!
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Locked tight.....check ur build number... says MF3 so the only way to load any roms is to root and use safestrap.... plenty of reading here and in development thread on this. I highly suggest you read and read some more before you try it.
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You have a locked bootloader. Do not try any type of recovery or you will be looking for a whole bunch of help later...
good luck sir.
I read on a page that its possible to use CyanogenMod without root but i dont know how ? Is there a way and when yes how ?
Thank you
(And sorry for my bad english)
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bengrmn said:
I read on a page that its possible to use CyanogenMod without root but i dont know how ? Is there a way and when yes how ?
Thank you
(And sorry for my bad english)
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Unless there is a theme style then there isn't a way.
Also you should have posted this here to get an answer to your query.
Your topic heading makes it seem like it's a how-to xD you might wanna be a bit more careful with the headings...
Also, I'm 99.99% sure you cannot install CM without rooting. Well, you might be able to just flash recovery and flash CM on it, but I won't advise something I haven't done
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bengrmn said:
I read on a page that its possible to use CyanogenMod without root but i dont know how ? Is there a way and when yes how ?
Thank you
(And sorry for my bad english)
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go into dev options and disable root access and you will be able to use CM without root, not sure why you would wanna do that..but its possible :silly:
PS- btw questions go in the Q&A section...
Jamal Ahmed said:
...Also, I'm 99.99% sure you cannot install CM without rooting. Well, you might be able to just flash recovery and flash CM on it, but I won't advise something I haven't done
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rooting before flashing a custom rom is useless, flashing recovery and then flashing a custom rom is how it should be done.. but ppl have just made rooting one of the steps, and now new users think rooting is actually necessary to flash a custom rom..
root Note 3 after accepting stock ROM update to 5.0
Khizar said:
rooting before flashing a custom rom is useless, flashing recovery and then flashing a custom rom is how it should be done.. but ppl have just made rooting one of the steps, and now new users think rooting is actually necessary to flash a custom rom..
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I've almost given up on successfully rooting and installing custom ROM on my Galaxy Note3 (N900V) It seemed that there were roadblocks at every method that I thought would work with my Verizon Note 3. The above quote suggest (to me) that rooting is no longer necessary but that it can be done simply by flashing a recovery (CWM or TWRP??) and then flashing the custom ROM.
Instructions usually assume a Windows computer to flash via usb cable. I'm running Linux so where can a find a step by step guide that will let me install Cyanogenmod or some other custom ROM that will let me debloat, and perhaps improve function on my Note 3 which I plan to be keeping for the foreseeable future.
krustybaguette
Suggest you ask in the forum for your model .
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2574886
Doesn't the Verizon version of the Note 3 have a locked bootloader that must be unlocked before flashing TWRP or a non-TW based ROM? Heimdall can flash TWRP in Linux: http://glassechidna.com.au/heimdall/
Doesn't the Verizon version of the Note 3 have a locked bootloader
yes its locked .
Since many users are updating their phones(finally) to 4.3 we need to find a way to root it..
For Unlocked Bootloaders you can flash advanced kernel and (wow!) you are rooted!
but what about Locked Bootloaders?
antkalaitzakis96 said:
Since many users are updating their phones(finally) to 4.3 we need to find a way to root it..
For Unlocked Bootloaders you can flash advanced kernel and (wow!) you are rooted!
but what about Locked Bootloaders?
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I think @DooMLoRD will find a way to root a phone with a locked bootloader!
We just have to wait for someone to release an exploit on this.
Be patient devs are working on it
antkalaitzakis96 said:
Since many users are updating their phones(finally) to 4.3 we need to find a way to root it..
For Unlocked Bootloaders you can flash advanced kernel and (wow!) you are rooted!
but what about Locked Bootloaders?
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I'm sorry for noob question, but i never rooted my xsp, and dont realy know what is the locked bootloaders or unlocked, how can i know if mines is locked or unlocked?
Danny_f55 said:
I'm sorry for noob question, but i never rooted my xsp, and dont realy know what is the locked bootloaders or unlocked, how can i know if mines is locked or unlocked?
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well, since you don't know what a bootloader is, I am pretty sure you have a locked one..with an unlocked bootloader you can flash kernels and custom roms like cyanogenmod
antkalaitzakis96 said:
well, since you don't know what a bootloader is, I am pretty sure you have a locked one..with an unlocked bootloader you can flash kernels and custom roms like cyanogenmod
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Well my phone is not locked at any carrier, is unlocked that helps?
No it is not the same.... If your phone is band new then it will have a locked bootloader.
Unless you have done anything to it Sony phones come with it locked
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I am assume we will need to use the .254 root method.
Downgrade kernel,root,upgrade kernel.......i am wanting cwm or twrp
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you should ask @Nut. he make Xperia Z series root 4.3
antkalaitzakis96 said:
Since many users are updating their phones(finally) to 4.3 we need to find a way to root it..
For Unlocked Bootloaders you can flash advanced kernel and (wow!) you are rooted!
but what about Locked Bootloaders?
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Someone in the "release" thread said that he first unlocked the BL, flashed the advanced kernel, root, then relock the BL.
Edit: this here post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50255942
Edit2: this here method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50256189 ... but I think he had steps 1 & 2 in wrong order, because unlocking BL = deleting TA.
rvjaywaks said:
you should ask @Nut. he make Xperia Z series root 4.3
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Why not try that method? It may work anyway as Sony tends to have the same vulnerability across devices with the same firmware
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zolaisugly said:
No it is not the same.... If your phone is band new then it will have a locked bootloader.
Unless you have done anything to it Sony phones come with it locked
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I am assume we will need to use the .254 root method.
Downgrade kernel,root,upgrade kernel.......i am wanting cwm or twrp
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I'm not sure you can run 4.3 on a 4.1.2 kernel
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I'm not sure you can run 4.3 on a 4.1.2 kernel
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You are correct...... I was only making an assumption but having read doomlords updated thread it will lead to bricked device.
Sure there will be a fix soon for root and recovery on locked bootloader.
Niaboc is releasing his new ROM soon this will have root..... after that just need recovery.
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zolaisugly said:
You are correct...... I was only making an assumption but having read doomlords updated thread it will lead to bricked device.
Sure there will be a fix soon for root and recovery on locked bootloader.
Niaboc is releasing his new ROM soon this will have root..... after that just need recovery.
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You probably dint had a look here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50262579#post50262579
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50290442&postcount=151
It's almost stock and rooted with unlockable bootloader too
If someone makes stock in update.zip format, you can use full stock rom with root.