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Does rooting need boot loader unlock?

Does it? I would like to root but not lose my settings while unlocking boot loader.
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Yes.

damn then I must backup all I can.
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Re-locking bootloader?

Hey guys,
I have TWRP set up and rooted but I hate that little open lock icon when I boot up the phone.
If I relock the bootloader will I still be able to flash mods/roms etc since I have TWRP installed?
Thanks in advance!

Without stock when you relock it will just keep booting back into the bootloader instead of android
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Alex240188 said:
Without stock when you relock it will just keep booting back into the bootloader instead of android
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I am on stock, just another recovery and rooted.
So it won't boot into bootloader the whole time or will it?
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Who cares? You see it for like 2 seconds.
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Kreateablaze said:
Who cares? You see it for like 2 seconds.
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Well I guess I care. Not only because it's irritating but also to get warranty back.
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With a custom recovery. Relocking the bootloader should cause the device to fail to boot.
It doesn't matter if you still have a stock rom.
It will fail the locked checks and put you straight into the bootloader
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just revert to stock with original recovery if worried about it since you cant lock it on custom firmware

Okay thank I know enough, will just let the unlocked lock icon show.
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Nexus 4 4.3

Hello, I flashed 4.3 to my phone but since then I have been having problems with the wifi just going slow or not working when on other devices it's fine is this a none fault with 4.3?
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Did u flash the new bootloader and radio?
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All I have flashed is the update and the new supersu files I needed, what effects will flashing a new boot loader and radio have? And where can I get them?
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Freakyy6 said:
All I have flashed is the update and the new supersu files I needed, what effects will flashing a new boot loader and radio have? And where can I get them?
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Not many noticeable effects but it might sort out your issue.
Radio: http://www.mediafire.com/download/rs7edab8udpahyc/radio-mako-m9615a-cefwmazm-2.0.1700.84.zip
Bootloader: http://www.mediafire.com/download/jh8nlm4ylibzis3/bootloader-mako-makoz20i.zip
Flash each zip via recovery.
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Ok, thanks for the help
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Ubuntu on unrooted Nexus 4

Is there any easy tutorial for installation of ubuntu on unrooted nexus 4?
I see on their sites and found little complicated. And on xda general section of nexus 4 there is one for rooted nexus 4s.
Thank you.
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You don't need root. Flash a custom recovery in fastboot mode
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pepdavies said:
You don't need root. Flash a custom recovery in fastboot mode
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Is there any guide for that ?
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bikrame said:
Is there any guide for that ?
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You can use the toolbox.
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bikrame said:
Is there any guide for that ?
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There isn't one. There are thousands
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=flash+recovery+nexus+4+guide

Upgrade the rom

I'm on 4.3 want to upgrade to 4.4.3 .what I have to do can some one help with step by step?
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I use nexus root tool kit as there is no news for nexus 7 wifi ota update yet. Simple and easy for noob like me hehehe
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deny_kei said:
I use nexus root tool kit as there is no news for nexus 7 wifi ota update yet. Simple and easy for noob like me hehehe
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can i flash those 4.4.3 costom rom on top of what i have ? or we have to wait for stock 4.43?

Did you back up your stock rom. I think it will do because it will erase everything event your internal file. After that you can root and install twrp.
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Yes have my backup stock.
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In that case copy all your backup to computer and run nexus root toolkit, just follow the instruction and you good to go.
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deny_kei said:
In that case copy all your backup to computer and run nexus root toolkit, just follow the instruction and you good to go.
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So I have to go back to stock rom before I can flash 4.4.3 custom rom? What about do I need to update the bootloader?
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Restore to stock, plug your n7 to computer and make sure you have unlock boot loader, install n7 driver with adb , turn on USB debuting, and open the latest wugfresh root tool kit. Choose your firmware which is ktu84l n7 wifi. Find flash stock and unroot button. It will request you to download factory img. If you already download then proceed to flash. it will take a while just be patient. If done you can rooted back, just choose root with custom recovery.
Guys correct me if I am wrong, this is my personal experience.
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After that how to update to 4.4.3
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That IMG that you flash is 4.4.3 so after flashed you already in 4.4.3.
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deny_kei said:
That IMG that you flash is 4.4.3 so after flashed you already in 4.4.3.
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OK will try thx
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