So hello, as the title sais, i´m new to the nexus 7.
I´ve recently unlocked the bootloader of it and have some questions
1.What´s getting lost, when unlocking the bootloader (except the warranty of course)?
2.If I´d relock the bootloader, would it be noticable that I´ve unlocked it before?
3.Will my nexus be bricked if I´d update it with an unlocked bootloader?
4.Has someone experienced strange things happening after unlocking the bootloader?
So that are all my questions, help would be appreciated
Thanks
Btw Sorry for my English, it´s not my native language
1. Factory data = any data from games, other apps etc. Nothing on the sdcard though.
2. I don't think it will be noticeable.
3. I don't think you can update it like this if you're on a custom kernel + ROM combo. Not sure though.
4. None so far here.
Unlocking the bootloader was possibly the wisest thing to do with your N7. It is now open to the world of development.
Spatinator said:
So hello, as the title sais, i´m new to the nexus 7.
I´ve recently unlocked the bootloader of it and have some questions
1.What´s getting lost, when unlocking the bootloader (except the warranty of course)?
2.If I´d relock the bootloader, would it be noticable that I´ve unlocked it before?
3.Will my nexus be bricked if I´d update it with an unlocked bootloader?
4.Has someone experienced strange things happening after unlocking the bootloader?
So that are all my questions, help would be appreciated
Thanks
Btw Sorry for my English, it´s not my native language
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1. Everything on your device will be gone after unlocking the tablet.
2. No, it won't be noticeable if you relock it.
3. No, it won't brick.
4. And no again.
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Thanks
Thanks to you guys,
my questions may have sounded a little bit strange, but a i came rom the awesome Xperia PLAY, where things were a little bit different
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If an Android is rooted and running a custom ROM, is it considered "unlocked" or is that another procedure. I have rooted and loaded custom ROMs to a few of my Android phones, but never thought about whether that unlocks them. I know this may sound like newbish question and I appologize, but I am curious. Any help I would greatly appreciate. Thanks.
The phone is still considered "locked". Root / Custom ROM won't unlock phone. you'll need an unlock code to unlock it.
Thanks man, you cleared up my question.
Hello guys,
Like some many peoples i bought last month a xperia sp in a airtime provider. But I view that we can't have Cyanogen-Mod with a bootloader locked . In somes Samsung models we can have CM with just a root. Can developpers do something for have a CM rom with bootloader locked ?
Sorry for my bad english
Thanks
No
Any custom ROM not based on stock need a custom kernel,and for install a custom kernel need unlocked bootloader.So cm for lb is impossible.
Dammer Martins said:
Any custom ROM not based on stock need a custom kernel,and for install a custom kernel need unlocked bootloader.So cm for lb is impossible.
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Yes i know but I request developpers for unlock bootloaders unofficial or for can install custom rom without unlock bootloader.
This is not possible due to the security of the bootloader of Sony. I have absolute 0 knowledge about this but i think that the bootloader prevent not-properly-signed kernels..
mrjraider said:
This is not possible due to the security of the bootloader of Sony. I have absolute 0 knowledge about this but i think that the bootloader prevent not-properly-signed kernels..
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In effect, indirectly it prevent for this.
Jermin94, to install CM, it need a specific kernel, to overclock/underclock per example, but it's for drivers i think too.
If even a locked bootloader CM version will be release, i think you will not got all of features of CM, but it meant be possible : i don't know.
Sorry for my bad english, i'm french
make a TA backup of your phone, including DRM keys before you unlock the bootloader. later on for warranty purposes you can relock the bootloader, and restore the DRM keys and stock firmware etc. i don't know how far the guys at the service center will go to detect whether the phone has been unlocked or not...
alphaz1 said:
make a TA backup of your phone, including DRM keys before you unlock the bootloader. later on for warranty purposes you can relock the bootloader, and restore the DRM keys and stock firmware etc. i don't know how far the guys at the service center will go to detect whether the phone has been unlocked or not...
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alphaz1, That's no good to the OP as his phone is SIM locked to a carrier. That means it will have 'Bootloader Unlock Allowed: NO' in the Service Menu. There is currently no way to change this even if you SIM unlock at a later date (officially or otherwise).
Unless Bootloader Unlock Allowed is set to YES, you cannot enter Fastboot mode (Vol+ and Blue led) to enable entry of the Sony bootloader unlock code. Hence the the only custom ROMs that can be used are those based on the stock kernel - so no CM or MIUI etc.
Moral of the story: if you want to experiment with non-stock kernels and ROMs on an Xperia device, make sure you by a factory unlocked version, not one that is SIM locked or has been subsequently unlocked to allow use of other networks.
alphaz1 said:
make a TA backup of your phone, including DRM keys before you unlock the bootloader. later on for warranty purposes you can relock the bootloader, and restore the DRM keys and stock firmware etc. i don't know how far the guys at the service center will go to detect whether the phone has been unlocked or not...
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As i know for unlock bootloader you need to enter IMEI for get unlock code.. So I think, once you enter that IMEI, sony add it to database. And your RMA depend on your luck
Only my theory.
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Jermin94 said:
Hello guys,
Like some many peoples i bought last month a xperia sp in a airtime provider. But I view that we can't have Cyanogen-Mod with a bootloader locked . In somes Samsung models we can have CM with just a root. Can developpers do something for have a CM rom with bootloader locked ?
Sorry for my bad english
Thanks
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You talk like the developers have a choice and are doing it on purpose.
SunnyChrono6 said:
You talk like the developers have a choice and are doing it on purpose.
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I didn't understand what do you mean !
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I didn't understand what do you mean !
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He means if it could have been done, it would have been done.
And because it can't be done, you asking isn't going to make any difference, no matter how much you plead
And this thread has no actual purpose. CM 10.2 might be possible when Sony will release 4.3, but it's not a certain thing.
Thread closed.
Guys, i apologize in advance for this, but I am still a bit confused as to the whole QFuse debacle. I searched but found various contradicting statements and hence started another thread in the hopes of solving my confusion as well as that of others. My doubts are -
1) Does the QFuse change irreversibly once you unlock the bootloader?
2) In case that it does not, will the QFuse return to original state upon relocking the bootloader or never change despite an unlocked bootloader?
3) Given that it changes with an unlocked bootloader and reverts to original state on relocking it, will the manufacturers warranty be hinged on the QFuse state? (I am asking this because I need to make sure if you can get a replacement for a hardware fault in case you run into one while on a custom ROM. In such a case you will be stuck with a hardware issue and you cant flash factory, like the infamous nexus 5 power button issue. I have previously been able to get a nexus 5 replaced while being rooted and on a custom ROM due to a hardware defect)
Thanks for any answers and hope this helps others as well. :laugh:
Looks like you haven't searched enough. No debacle. seriously am not worried.
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Hi Friends,
Very quick and simple question:
Is there a way to Root (and maybe Unroot) the 6gb RAM model WITHOUT unlocking the Bootloader?
I only ask because unlocking the Bootloader voids the ZTE 2 year warranty, and there is no way to reverse/relock it, correct?
Thanks for your responses!
Read the root without unlock thread and the newbie unlocking guide.
Thanks bud, so looks like it is possible to root without Bootloader unlock? How about going back to stock after root?
@lafester or some other helpful member, can you please link me to the pertinent thread that I could use to root the ENHANCED (6gb RAM model in the US)? Preferably, I'd like to root with the Bootloader unlocked too, ONLY if there is a way to return to complete stock, including relocking the Bootloader.
Simply speaking, I want to order the phone and try it, but am not sure if I'd be able to live with the camera performance and etc... I'd like to be to root and unlock Bootloader, if I can, but if I don't keep the phone, I'd like to return to complete stock. Can someone help? Thanks!
I gave you the threads already.
@lafester I am sorry bud, but I didn't see any links in your post. Also, any chance you could simply answer my question, if you have the knowledge ? Would deeply appreciate it. Thanks!
Dear XDA Members and U Ultra owners,
I just recently purchased the U Ultra sapphire glass edition 128GB Dual Sim and I would really like to install the deodexed firmware with root that's available. However, in order to flash that firmware, I think first I'd need to unlock the bootloader and get TWRP? Is there a current guide on how to unlock bootloader and side load TWRP?
I'm familiar with the whole process just haven't seen a guide for this phone as of yet, or at least haven't looked well enough to find one. I thought I'd ask here and it would make it a little bit easier.
I have unlocked bootloader on many phones before and I was wondering if it's the same process for this phone... Do I have to unlock it through HTC Dev? And what about TWRP, where can I find it for this phone? The website? Or is there a custom build version for this phone since its not that popular?
Any and all help will be greatly appreciated.
So I guess I found out where to get the recovery from... Does this work with the dual sim version? https://forum.xda-developers.com/u-ultra/development/recovery-twrp-touch-recovery-t3558540
I guess the only thing left now is the bootloader. I could use some advice on that.
malimt said:
So I guess I found out where to get the recovery from... Does this work with the dual sim version? https://forum.xda-developers.com/u-ultra/development/recovery-twrp-touch-recovery-t3558540
I guess the only thing left now is the bootloader. I could use some advice on that.
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I managed to figure it out. I attempted to unlock the bootloader through HTC Dev website which was a fairly simple process as I've done this several times before. I'm just waiting on the email for the unlock.bin file and for some reason it's taking its time and I've not received it yet, been well over an hour. Odd isn't it? Or is this normal?
Now I guess my only question is the S-on/S-off.
I remember with HTC M9 and 10 you had to use sunshine to s-off. Is that also required with the u ultra?
Sorry, forgot to make an update letting everyone know that all of this was taken care of successfully, I'm currently rooted and on a deodxed 8.0 Rom with magisk and twrp. Everything going great!
hello and thank you for this monologue ...
I am on the site of HTC dev but in the choice of the phone there is no U Ultra, is it normal?
Would it be easy to tell me more about the S-off method, and more, please?