Having owned HTC's forever I will be coming to this phone. Does this have a bootloader to unlock, or get to s-off like the HTC phones? Is it unlocked during the root process?
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musicman625 said:
Having owned HTC's forever I will be coming to this phone. Does this have a bootloader to unlock, or get to s-off like the HTC phones? Is it unlocked during the root process?
Thanks
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Thank you for posting your question where you can post anything but questions
musicman625 said:
Having owned HTC's forever I will be coming to this phone. Does this have a bootloader to unlock, or get to s-off like the HTC phones? Is it unlocked during the root process?
Thanks
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You cannot unlock the bootloader. You can still flash roms with ss but not kernels. Odds of the bootloader ever being unlocked are extremely slim to none. The dev edition comes with an unlocked bootloader.
Moved to Q&A forum.
musicman625 said:
Having owned HTC's forever I will be coming to this phone. Does this have a bootloader to unlock, or get to s-off like the HTC phones? Is it unlocked during the root process?
Thanks
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The Verizon model doesnt have a unlocked bootloader.
just use safestrap.
look in the dev section.
THis is Q and A is it not? And do you really have to be a smart alec about it?
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THis is Q and A is it not? And do you really have to be a smart alec about it?
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Yes this is Q&A now because your thread was moved from "General" and I posted it when it was in that forum
say what
I posted that in General?? Then my bad, I didn't realize that I had done that
Actually been looking for info on this matter. Being that I am stuck without the dev variant for the foreseeable future, does anyone know if it is being worked at the moment? I understand the chances for an unlocked bootloader just curious.
I remember on my droid RAZR there was something that still let me run cyanogenmod but I forget what its called. Is that possible on the N3?
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XzxBATTxzX said:
I remember on my droid RAZR there was something that still let me run cyanogenmod but I forget what its called. Is that possible on the N3?
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no the only we have currently is safe strap and IMO its better.
safestrap
tennisshoeninja said:
no the only we have currently is safe strap and IMO its better.
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it used safestrap. it was called kexec
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i wanna make it as the factory rom. can i do that?
Nope, pretty much we are stuck with root (i've been trying to find a solution as well)
same question, different day...
You can unroot it and restore back to stock rom, but your bootloader will remain unlocked. There is no way to re-lock the bootloader as of yet.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=614850
Follow this thread and it should put you back to stock excluding the bootloader.
Hey you know what'd be nice?
If the search function worked in this forum.
Oh wait. It does.
GldRush98 said:
Hey you know what'd be nice?
If the search function worked in this forum.
Oh wait. It does.
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hahahaahahah
Here's the code to unroot..
fastboot oem unroot <YourName>'sNexusOne
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Hope this works
Bootloader cannot be relocked yet.... so no rooting for me.... as much as I really want to....sad face
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Hey you know what'd be nice?
If the search function worked in this forum.
Oh wait. It does.
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Adding to sig...
Mafian said:
Bootloader cannot be relocked yet.... so no rooting for me.... as much as I really want to....sad face
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Why don't you just do it? If your N1 ever has a hardware issue, HTC is repairing them, bootloader locked or not.
Hello all,
Just a quick rooting question. Is there any reason to unlock the bootloader when rooting? According to some stickies, we can root without unlocking and I was able to root my friend's Captivate without unlocking anything. I am assuming we're unlocking the bootloader since it makes the rooting process easier as a hack isn't required? Thanks!
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It allows you to flash a custom recovery image to go ahead and flash a custom rom and radio
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Hi Dave,
Thanks for the info, but why didn't I need to unlock my friend's Captivate? We were able to get Clockworkmod Recovery on it without unlocking anything. Thanks!
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BlindWolf8 said:
Hi Dave,
Thanks for the info, but why didn't I need to unlock my friend's Captivate? We were able to get Clockworkmod Recovery on it without unlocking anything. Thanks!
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http://www.androidcentral.com/bootloaders-all-you-ever-wanted-know
The TL;DR of that article is that,
Every phone has a bootloader. The Nexus series (and now Sony Ericcson after filing out a form on their website) has a unlockable bootloader without the usage of any exploits. Phones such as the Galaxy S series (Vibrant, Captivate, Epic 4G, etc) -- mainly Samsung phones have weak bootloader protection.
HOWEVER, all of the other phones' bootloaders are unlocked due to a exploit. So yes, your friend did unlock the bootloader without actually knowing it.
The only phones that are unable to unlock the bootloader are Motorola phones because of the bootloader being signed.
But if you really want to know about bootloaders, read that article.
@dave: there is no such thing as a custom radio. The radio itself is not open sourced. But it allows you to flash a older version of the radio since results of radios vary between user. Some people may experience better connection with KB3 than KD1 and etc.
Thanks! It was as I thought.
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BlindWolf8 said:
I am assuming we're unlocking the bootloader since it makes the rooting process easier as a hack isn't required?
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Correct. Most other phones require an exploit to root, the Nexus S does not - if you unlock the bootloader. Conversely, you might still be able to root the Nexus using an exploit, even if you want to keep the bootloader locked.
fallenguru said:
Correct. Most other phones require an exploit to root, the Nexus S does not - if you unlock the bootloader. Conversely, you might still be able to root the Nexus using an exploit, even if you want to keep the bootloader locked.
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....? You just paraphrased what i said.
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I have a related question. I relocked my bootloader after rooting. What exactly can I not do with it locked?
Maximilian Mary said:
I have a related question. I relocked my bootloader after rooting. What exactly can I not do with it locked?
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It's kind of a PITA to flash an updated Clockworkmod Recovery. That's all I've found out.
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It's kind of a PITA to flash an updated Clockworkmod Recovery. That's all I've found out.
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^ but to be honest, not to many things get changed within the recovery. Sure the modified Clockwork recovery gets updated. But the original clockwork from ROM Manager doesn't.. it'll work, but I don't see a reason on keeping the bootloader locked. No security is ever compromised.
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....? You just paraphrased what i said.
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Funny, I actually paraphrased the OP. He was on the right track anyway, just needed some confirmation, not a whole paper Also there's a lot of stuff in there I don't really agree with all that much.
Maximilian Mary said:
I relocked my bootloader after rooting. What exactly can I not do with it locked?
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Flash (and probably boot) stuff via fastboot.
Is there a CM7 or vanilla android rom for locked bootloaders?
arturodelac said:
Is there a CM7 or vanilla android rom for locked bootloaders?
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cm7 no, and that'll never happen. Any custom rom that requires a different kernel will not work on a locked bootloader. That being said, there are some roms that will work on locked bootloaders but are few and far between. I'd suggest using the search button
Quit being a wimp and unlock your bootloader. You won't regret it.
Bacondroid said:
Quit being a wimp and unlock your bootloader. You won't regret it.
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Haha, lets try not to call anyone a wimp!
The best rom on a locked bootloader currently has the be Gin2JellyBean. It should be on the first page on the development section.
I want to unlock it but I dont have a credit card to use omnius
agraceful said:
cm7 no, and that'll never happen. Any custom rom that requires a different kernel will not work on a locked bootloader. That being said, there are some roms that will work on locked bootloaders but are few and far between. I'd suggest using the search button
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I thought cm7 only needed a new kernel because of cwm
arturodelac said:
I want to unlock it but I dont have a credit card to use omnius
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If you have the GSM Xperia Play, you can do it on your own. For free.
Bacondroid said:
If you have the GSM Xperia Play, you can do it on your own. For free.
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how?
arturodelac said:
how?
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http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
nurofenplus said:
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
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Yea but that only works if it came from the factory as being able to unlock it, you need to check in your service menu if it says bootloader unlock allowed: yes, if it says no then its pay only
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thatsupnow said:
Yea but that only works if it came from the factory as being able to unlock it, you need to check in your service menu if it says bootloader unlock allowed: yes, if it says no then its pay only
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I'm sorry, I didn't see where you had stated that your model was factory inhibited for the free service.
benc1213 said:
The best rom on a locked bootloader currently has the be Gin2JellyBean. It should be on the first page on the development section.
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Wait,I'm using that ROM and my bootloader is unlocked, so what's the best for me?
Have installed the 4.2 update via recovery and locked the bootloader. Will I now get future OTA updates from google?
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Have installed the 4.2 update via recovery and locked the bootloader. Will I now get future OTA updates from google?
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The bootloader being locked or unlocked makes no difference. We typically see people OTA update fails from people who have modified system apps/files or installed a different kernel.
Ah ok. I had previously rooted it. But decided to revert back now that I have installed 4.2
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Unlocking Bootloader
So, can you unlock the bootloader on 4.2? Or does it even matter on what Android version you are on?
Thanks and Cheers!
ErnestoV31 said:
So, can you unlock the bootloader on 4.2? Or does it even matter on what Android version you are on?
Thanks and Cheers!
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It's a Nexus. Of course you can unlock the bootloader.
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It's a Nexus. Of course you can unlock the bootloader.
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Yeah, but is the method for unlocking it on 4.2 different from the method on 4.1.1?
Sorry Im asking all these questions, rooting is a bit different from jailbreaking lol
ErnestoV31 said:
Yeah, but is the method for unlocking it on 4.2 different from the method on 4.1.1?
Sorry Im asking all these questions, rooting is a bit different from jailbreaking lol
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Haha, no. The method is still the same. And I suspect it will be the same for a while to come.
Oh and welcome to the Android world
The bootloader is unrelated to the version of Android you are running.
It is a " boot loader" that runs before the operating system is loaded.
Unlock it once, when you first get the device - and it should stay unlocked forever.
Nothing to do with root either - except the bootloader has to be unlocked to root the device.
Root and unroot the device as you like - just never mess with the bootloader after you unlock it.
Unlocking purges all your files...
ErnestoV31 said:
Yeah, but is the method for unlocking it on 4.2 different from the method on 4.1.1?
Sorry Im asking all these questions, rooting is a bit different from jailbreaking lol
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fastboot oem unlock
It hasn't changed since the first Nexus device and won't be changing any time soon.
Welcome to an open platform
I want to root my Razr M and need assistance as I've never rooted a phone before. Could someone link me a safe guide that I can use? My phone is that "Not for sale. Motorola Mobility Confidential Restricted Property" version and it apparently can't seem to detect any kitkat update(even though razr m has the update). So I'm going to root it and update it to kitkat. I'm not a noob per say, just that I haven't ever rooted a phone and have least bit knowledge about cellphones.
ijx092 said:
I want to root my Razr M and need assistance as I've never rooted a phone before. Could someone link me a safe guide that I can use? My phone is that "Not for sale. Motorola Mobility Confidential Restricted Property" version and it apparently can't seem to detect any kitkat update(even though razr m has the update). So I'm going to root it and update it to kitkat. I'm not a noob per say, just that I haven't ever rooted a phone and have least bit knowledge about cellphones.
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Update it first, root with Towel Root, then unlock the bootloader.
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RikRong said:
Update it first, root with Towel Root, then unlock the bootloader.
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He says his phone can not detect the update. He cannot update, is his point I believe. Does towelroot work on jellybean or is it just for the newer kernels and what not?
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I got it to work on the .3 jb
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ijx092 said:
I want to root my Razr M and need assistance as I've never rooted a phone before. Could someone link me a safe guide that I can use? My phone is that "Not for sale. Motorola Mobility Confidential Restricted Property" version and it apparently can't seem to detect any kitkat update(even though razr m has the update). So I'm going to root it and update it to kitkat. I'm not a noob per say, just that I haven't ever rooted a phone and have least bit knowledge about cellphones.
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if towelroot doesnt work...I rooted my razr m (4.1.2....98.30.1) a couple months ago with this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758 should give you clean and easy to follow instructions
I wonder if his boot loader is locked.
Fwiw kitkat killed my battery life.
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He says his phone can not detect the update. He cannot update, is his point I believe. Does towelroot work on jellybean or is it just for the newer kernels and what not?
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Update it the exact same way 90% of us did, with Samuri's tool on Droidrzr. ?
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how to check if bootloader is locked?
I don't want to deal with anything that is going to brick my phone. I cannot afford it. Please, make sure whatever you recommend doesn't do so.
ijx092 said:
how to check if bootloader is locked?
I don't want to deal with anything that is going to brick my phone. I cannot afford it. Please, make sure whatever you recommend doesn't do so.
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power off phone...hold volume up+volume down+power button...when a menu comes up select apfastboot...if ait says status code:3 then your unlocked
ijx092 said:
how to check if bootloader is locked?
I don't want to deal with anything that is going to brick my phone. I cannot afford it. Please, make sure whatever you recommend doesn't do so.
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Everything has the potential to go bad. So, if you're not willing to accept that, modifying is not for you. With that being said, Sam's update is easy to use if you follow the directions. Once updated, root and unlocking the bootloader are also easy.
Update tool: http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/45495-how-to-xt907-upgrade-to-kitkat-ota/
Root tool: http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/46155-rootunlock-razr-hdm-build-183-kitkat-towel-root/
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crazy4android said:
power off phone...hold volume up+volume down+power button...when a menu comes up select apfastboot...if ait says status code:3 then your unlocked
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It says device is UNLOCKED, Status Code: 1
RikRong said:
Everything has the potential to go bad. So, if you're not willing to accept that, modifying is not for you. With that being said, Sam's update is easy to use if you follow the directions. Once updated, root and unlocking the bootloader are also easy.
Update tool: http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/45495-how-to-xt907-upgrade-to-kitkat-ota/
Root tool: http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/46155-rootunlock-razr-hdm-build-183-kitkat-towel-root/
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It says device is UNLOCKED, Status Code: 1
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follow @RikRong post instructions...that should be no problem...it takes time but it really not that difficult ..its more of a mind thing..you'll feel dumb for bein so hesitant to begin with...
crazy4android said:
follow @RikRong post instructions...that should be no problem...it takes time but it really not that difficult ..its more of a mind thing..you'll feel dumb for bein so hesitant to begin with...
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My device is unlocked, right? I just have to root it?
ijx092 said:
My device is unlocked, right? I just have to root it?
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If it says that then yes, yes it is. ..
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