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[Q] Quick Noobie Question (New to Android)

When you root your android (xperia arc), only root and nothing else(didnt change stock rom or anything) will you not be able to upgrade via SEUS and you need to manually update your phone?

If you root your phone (without unlocking the bootloader) you will still be able to use SEUS.
If you unlock the bootloader (necessary to install different roms) then you wont be able to use SEUS.

thank you so much for answering..though whats the difference between the 2, i mean rooting and unlocking the bootloader?

daveybaby said:
If you root your phone (without unlocking the bootloader) you will still be able to use SEUS.
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Correct.
daveybaby said:
If you unlock the bootloader (necessary to install different roms) then you wont be able to use SEUS.
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Right and wrong.
If you unlock the bootloader and subsequently load a custom ROM, then you won't be able to update through Sony Ericsson unless you flash a Sony Ericsson ROM back onto the phone first.
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Rooting is a modification of your phone that allows you to install applications that modify the system.
e.g. BusyBox & Titanium Backup, screenshot applications, reboot widgets, AdFree, Google Chat with Video (on 2.3.2), etc.
It is completely optional and reversible.

thank you so much for all the answers..

BluechipJ said:
Correct.
If you unlock the bootloader and subsequently load a custom ROM, then you won't be able to update through Sony Ericsson unless you flash a Sony Ericsson ROM back onto the phone first.
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Are you sure about that? Because many of us here on XDA unlocked bootloader & we did not load any custom ROM (not available yet), but we were not able to flash our phones through SEUS

I think he is correct. I saw the same in SE forum posted by a Moderator that if we are using the stock ROM then we should be able to update it.
http://talk.sonyericsson.com/thread/16357?tstart=0

[Q] Unlockable bootloader ?

Will the Nexus Player have an unlockable bootloader ?

Until someone gets one, who knows????

petenatas said:
Will the Nexus Player have an unlockable bootloader ?
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Its Android L so I don't see why you couldn't run the adb OEM unlock command and see what happens.

Pilz said:
Its Android L so I don't see why you couldn't run the adb OEM unlock command and see what happens.
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I've just read that the Nexus Q did support unlocking. I guess that this might be a good sign. I just don't want to end up with another unrootable device like the Logitech Revue !!

nope. Why? cause Android L = Android Lockdown

honnor said:
nope. Why? cause Android L = Android Lockdown
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Android L
Indroid Ll
Idroid Llumi
ILlumina
ILuminati
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So I'm guessing its not possible, but I didn't try, don't really want to.
But looks to me like in Lollipop you have to enable OEM unlock in the dev settings similar to enabling usb debug. Nexus Player doesn't have the option to enable OEM unlock in the dev settings.

petenatas said:
Will the Nexus Player have an unlockable bootloader ?
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Yes, it is easily unlocked. No root, yet, but the bootloader can indeed be unlocked.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrJldxEUFao

Elrondolio said:
Yes, it is easily unlocked. No root, yet, but the bootloader can indeed be unlocked.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrJldxEUFao
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Great, just need a root method before I buy this thing !

I have an ADT 1 and all works perfect. Even mine is rooted but still most apps don't work

How to completely turn off navigation keys backlight?

Is there any way to disable buttons backlight without root?
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Nope, root required

Ok, if I root it and disable HW buttons light, is there any way I can install OTA updates ?

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anyone ? ........

super jet 100 said:
Ok, if I root it and disable HW buttons light, is there any way I can install OTA updates ?
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Yes, root with Magisk and then use this guide to apply OTA. https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/blob/master/docs/tips.md

_mysiak_ said:
Yes, root with Magisk and then use this guide to apply OTA. https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/blob/master/docs/tips.md
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This looks very complicated for a typical user like me. Is there any other way or a chance of there will be an easier way to complete this task?
thanks

super jet 100 said:
This looks very complicated for a typical user like me. Is there any other way or a chance of there will be an easier way to complete this task?
thanks
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Well, don't root your phone if you are not confident enough to follow 3 steps guide. It probably can't get easier

_mysiak_ said:
Well, don't root your phone if you are not confident enough to follow 3 steps guide. It probably can't get easier
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Will I lose anything besides 1-tap OTA update (as it works right now in unrooted phone). I just don't want any other surprises after it will be rooted
Thanks you for your reply!

super jet 100 said:
Will I lose anything besides 1-tap OTA update (as it works right now in unrooted phone). I just don't want any other surprises after it will be rooted
Thanks you for your reply!
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In theory - SafetyNet can get broken, banking and other apps might refuse to start with root, there is slow camera start with root on Oreo present,.. In most cases there are fixes available, but it involves a bit of user involvement (search for an answer and apply the fix).

Can't unlock the bootloader

I followed all the steps, waited my time and now when I try to unlock it I get this error.
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I tried with XiaoMiTool and I get an error 20040.
I don't know what to do.

If it helps the Chinese says something like phone use not reach enough time try later or something.
I left the phone turned off since I requested to unlock it and got my 172 hours of wait

I found this to add some more context.
https://en.miui.com/thread-4701768-1-1.html

tacocowboy said:
If it helps the Chinese says something like phone use not reach enough time try later or something.
I left the phone turned off since I requested to unlock it and got my 172 hours of wait
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You should have used your phone during waiting, it is said explicitly, maybe this is the problem

Rubens95 said:
You should have used your phone during waiting, it is said explicitly, maybe this is the problem
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Ok, so apparently I didn't follow the steps as good as I thought.
My bad.
So now, I just wait and I will be able to unlock it? How long?
I'm using the device, of course.

I also faced this problem and i try to find old Mi flash unlock and found version 2.2.624.14 which i dont need to wait .

Firdauz_Shukri said:
I also faced this problem and i try to find old Mi flash unlock and found version 2.2.624.14 which i dont need to wait .
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So, did you unlock your bootloader with that version?
EDIT: I can confirm I could unlock my device with that version. THANKS A LOT.

It works! thanks

Firdauz_Shukri said:
I also faced this problem and i try to find old Mi flash unlock and found version 2.2.624.14 which i dont need to wait .
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It works! thanks

(moto g6 plus) It says my does not qualify

hello there!
I get an error saying that my device is not qualified to get unlock key.
is there any solution?
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Your device isnt supported for bootloader unlocking. It's that simple. You can't do anything about it.

Alej0hio said:
Your device isnt supported for bootloader unlocking. It's that simple. You can't do anything about it.
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but i see other people with the moto g6 plus that they unlocked it. why i cant do the same?

asvestomix said:
but i see other people with the moto g6 plus that they unlocked it. why i cant do the same?
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Try again. This is your first time unlocking right?

mrsiri said:
Try again. This is your first time unlocking right?
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Yes its my first attempt on this device.

asvestomix said:
Yes its my first attempt on this device.
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Then it should unlock. Check the steps again and double check for anything missing. If it still doesn't work, you're gonna have to contact their customer service and request for an unlock. It is mandatory that they comply into helping, since this shouldn't be restricted to anyone.

mrsiri said:
Then it should unlock. Check the steps again and double check for anything missing. If it still doesn't work, you're gonna have to contact their customer service and request for an unlock. It is mandatory that they comply into helping, since this shouldn't be restricted to anyone.
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thank you for the suggestion. i send them an email and i am waiting for their response!

asvestomix said:
but i see other people with the moto g6 plus that they unlocked it. why i cant do the same?
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You have a carrier device. They cannot be bootloader unlocked. Only unlocked/ straight from Motorola phones can bootloader unlocked.

asvestomix said:
hello there!
I get an error saying that my device is not qualified to get unlock key.
is there any solution?
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Occasionally some people get a false not qualified message.
There are a few things you can try
There is a Alt entry method
Sometimes the website is just not working.
You can check to see if the CID is eligible.
Sometimes using a different device or internet connection works.
See my unlocking bootloader post in
Moto Drivers, Firmware, RSD Lite, and other Unbricking Tools
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