Hi, does unlocking bootloader will stop ota ?
Thanks
green2005 said:
Hi, does unlocking bootloader will stop ota ?
Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No, it won't stop ota, what stop ota is twrp permanent or magisk. If you only boot twrp it won't stop ota if you keep read only system.
But will wipe your data since May update.
kudos1uk said:
But will wipe your data since May update.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sd card too ?
green2005 said:
Sd card too ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not sure but my guess would be yes, it is a security measure, if your phone is stolen and someone unlocks the bootloader the data is deleted so they have no access to it, logic would therefore say it should be wiped.
If you have the SD set as removable rather than internal you can just pull it to keep things safe.
kudos1uk said:
Not sure but my guess would be yes, it is a security measure, if your phone is stolen and someone unlocks the bootloader the data is deleted so they have no access to it, logic would therefore say it should be wiped.
If you have the SD set as removable rather than internal you can just pull it to keep things safe.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I just unlock with sd card and it doesn't erase it
green2005 said:
I just unlock with sd card and it doesn't erase it
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Good to know :good:
Related
So the full reset as performed at recovery doesn't wipe the contents of the SD? What does then?
How do reset everything to out of the box state, including SD content?
xspyda said:
So the full reset as performed at recovery doesn't wipe the contents of the SD? What does then?
How do reset everything to out of the box state, including SD content?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
format the "SD card" and then wipe
or if your paranoid you can use a encryption software to completely destroy all data
slowz3r said:
format the "SD card" and then wipe
or if your paranoid you can use a encryption software to completely destroy all data
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Are you meaning connect to PC and mount as a drive then perform the format as you would any other disk drive?
You might try the "Erase USB Storage" option in Settings --> Storage. That way you don't need a PC. Then you can do a reset from recovery to bring the system back to stock.
Hopefully that's what you are looking for.
cjsblues said:
You might try the "Erase USB Storage" option in Settings --> Storage. That way you don't need a PC. Then you can do a reset from recovery to bring the system back to stock.
Hopefully that's what you are looking for.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This, forgot about it, either way would work
Thanks for the info
this topic is a good candidate for the BIG FAG and the Wiki
AllGamer said:
this topic is a good candidate for the BIG FAG and the Wiki
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
that is a huge typo right?
fastboot oem unlock will wipe the phone and the sdcard data.
fastboot oem lock puts it back into a locked bootloader state.
slowz3r said:
that is a huge typo right?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yes, it's supposed to be FAQ
AllGamer said:
yes, it's supposed to be FAQ
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i was going to say damn you Canadians are hard core
distortedloop said:
fastboot oem unlock will wipe the phone and the sdcard data.
fastboot oem lock puts it back into a locked bootloader state.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks, thats an option also then.
I've read that some people like to install twrp, root, etc. and then re lock the bootloader. Is there any benefits to doing that? And is there a way to unlock/lock without wiping every time you unlock again?
It's better to relock it as if your phone is lost or stolen unlocking it ends up wiping the phone. Your data is safer.
[hfm] said:
It's better to relock it as if your phone is lost or stolen unlocking it ends up wiping the phone. Your data is safer.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Can you still flash roms with the bootloader locked?
kingmikel said:
Can you still flash roms with the bootloader locked?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No, you can't if bootloader is locked, first thing is to unlock the bootloader.
yangqi said:
No, you can't if bootloader is locked, first thing is to unlock the bootloader.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
which wipes your data.
640k said:
which wipes your data.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Which kind of forces you into a clean wipe each time you flash. Like you should.
Besides, with Nandroid + titanium backups = not a big deal. You can always go back to where you were before flash or restore apps after.
Is there even a working TWRP for the N6P yet?!
With these new bootloaders, on a locked status, can you temp boot into an external recovery?
Re-locking your bootloader can be risky. If you're on a custom rom and rooted, if something goes wrong, and you can't boot into Android, you could be stuck in a loop and have to either re-flash the rom in recovery (hopefully custom recovery) or wipe and re-flash stock via fastboot. Alternatively, you could experience the same issues using a custom kernel on stock for root. Basically, with the new verity checks and security framework, at this point with the phone being so new, you're better off sticking with it locked or unlocked and keeping it that way for optimal use.
TWRP should add a password function.
It won't unlock features until you enter a password. This protects the phone even with an unlocked bootloader.
kibmikey1 said:
Re-locking your bootloader can be risky. If you're on a custom rom and rooted, if something goes wrong, and you can't boot into Android, you could be stuck in a loop and have to either re-flash the rom in recovery (hopefully custom recovery) or wipe and re-flash stock via fastboot. Alternatively, you could experience the same issues using a custom kernel on stock for root. Basically, with the new verity checks and security framework, at this point with the phone being so new, you're better off sticking with it locked or unlocked and keeping it that way for optimal use.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I hadn't thought it of it that way! Good point, and thanks for the advice!
Elnrik said:
Which kind of forces you into a clean wipe each time you flash. Like you should.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I agree that clean wipes are the way to go, but it wipes everything including pictures, media, anything you might want to flash. You have to move everything to a pc, and then move it back which can be a hassle.
yangqi said:
No, you can't if bootloader is locked, first thing is to unlock the bootloader.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What I meant is, if I unlock the bootloader and install twrp, can I re lock the bootloader and have twrp continue to work and be able to wipe, flash, etc.
tech_head said:
TWRP should add a password function.
It won't unlock features until you enter a password. This protects the phone even with an unlocked bootloader.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This times a million!!
tech_head said:
TWRP should add a password function.
It won't unlock features until you enter a password. This protects the phone even with an unlocked bootloader.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This won't effectively do anything. TWRP is just the recovery component. As long as your bootloader is unlocked, a thief can just boot into the bootloader and overwrite your recovery with his own (a new TWRP without a password, CWM, stock, etc).
Pbrah said:
This won't effectively do anything. TWRP is just the recovery component. As long as your bootloader is unlocked, a thief can just boot into the bootloader and overwrite your recovery with his own (a new TWRP without a password, CWM, stock, etc).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
When did the average pickpocketer, street mugger or armed robber become an expert Android developer? Chances are, the thug who steals your phone never heard of XDA anyways
I say keep your bootloader unlocked and stop overestimating **** Dastardly's IQ :silly:
hudsoncouto said:
When did the average pickpocketer, street mugger or armed robber become an expert Android developer?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Never. I was just pointing out the flaw in the belief that putting a password on TWRP will somehow stop a determined thief from accessing your data.
Elnrik said:
Which kind of forces you into a clean wipe each time you flash. Like you should.
Besides, with Nandroid + titanium backups = not a big deal. You can always go back to where you were before flash or restore apps after.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Your Nandroid would get wiped also, though.
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk
jackdubl said:
Your Nandroid would get wiped also, though.
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Nope. Why would someone store backups on the device they are backing up? That's just crazy talk. :silly:
http://amzn.com/B00Q4U7LIO
Of course, I'm going to have to get something like this to replace it. Hopefully something comes along which will fit on my key ring.
Edit: Or This or That.
Elnrik said:
Nope. Why would someone store backups on the device they are backing up? That's just crazy talk. :silly:
http://amzn.com/B00Q4U7LIO
Of course, I'm going to have to get something like this to replace it. Hopefully something comes along which will fit on my key ring.
Edit: Or This or That.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
.
Or this may be mo betta.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/accessories/mini-microsd-reader-redux-type-c-t3235374
Born<ICs said:
.
Or this may be mo betta.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/accessories/mini-microsd-reader-redux-type-c-t3235374
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Looks interesting. Might have to just do this though. http://www.ncixus.com/products/?sku=115950
Elnrik said:
Looks interesting. Might have to just do this though. http://www.ncixus.com/products/?sku=115950
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
.
Nah, Kickstarter one looks better and only $11 bucks. Plugs have lots of faster cards lying around.
tech_head said:
TWRP should add a password function.
It won't unlock features until you enter a password. This protects the phone even with an unlocked bootloader.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I also would like it, but here it says why they don't want to add this function: https://twrp.me/faq/securetwrp.html.
There are a trwp skin that adds a simple password protection. but I have never proved it.
I have a Canadian S7 edge and it had been rooted for a long time, but I lost the root when I updated to android 7.0.0. I foolishly tried to root it the exact same way I had before (Odin and .tar file method) and now my phone refuses to fully power on. After the boot logo, some new "integrity verification" has failed and I get a message saying my only option is apparently to factory reset and loose everything since my last backup. I'm wondering if there's any way to either:
a) Recover my data first. My PC won't read my phone at the "integrity verification failure" screen, however, my phone can boot into download mode (still unreadable, though). I've tried a few sketchy phone recovery programs on free trials, and none of them were able to read my phone (though none seemed high-quality anyway).
b) Flash stock firmware and fix this all. I am currently downloading stock 7.0 firmware and CSC files for my region/carrier, and I'm wondering if flashing this will pass the "integrity" check and put me safely back to square one, or if I'll lose everything there too.
I don't have a custom recovery currently either, though I realize that wiping my phone would mean I could quickly do that. But caving and wiping my phone is the last thing I want to do here. Any help here would be extremely appreciated!
First of all .. I think flash Stock ROM will erase all data.
but if you can flash custom recovery by ODIN and mount USB Storage to PC and manual backup your data .. it will be good idea if it possible.
iMenesi said:
First of all .. I think flash Stock ROM will erase all data.
but if you can flash custom recovery by ODIN and mount USB Storage to PC and manual backup your data .. it will be good idea if it possible.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If I flashed custom recovery, what exactly do you mean by mounting USB Storage to PC? Is that something I could do in the custom recovery (TWRP for example)?
Also, I'm okay with losing system settings or apps, but internal storage like images and music is what I really want to save.
G-Man8776 said:
If I flashed custom recovery, what exactly do you mean by mounting USB Storage to PC? Is that something I could do in the custom recovery (TWRP for example)?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes .. TWRP Exactly has option to mount device internal storage or micro sd card storage to PC so you can transfer files between device and PC.
iMenesi said:
Yes .. TWRP Exactly has option to mount device internal storage or micro sd card storage to PC so you can transfer files between device and PC.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So does this all mean that there's no way to root the S7 edge on Nougat yet, or is there a different way that'll work fine and I just made a dumb mistake?
G-Man8776 said:
So does this all mean that there's no way to root the S7 edge on Nougat yet, or is there a different way that'll work fine and I just made a dumb mistake?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm reading this now :laugh:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7...overy-official-twrp-hero2lte-3-0-0-0-t3334084
I spent over 12 hours today trying to root my phone and soft bricked it and bring it back to life many times. :laugh:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/help/help-s7-edge-g935fd-bootloop-twrp-t3583469
iMenesi said:
I'm reading this now :laugh:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7...overy-official-twrp-hero2lte-3-0-0-0-t3334084
I spent over 12 hours today trying to root my phone and soft bricked it and bring it back to life many times. :laugh:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/help/help-s7-edge-g935fd-bootloop-twrp-t3583469
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
LOL so TWRP is a no-go too then?
I think the problem is that there isn't a working SuperSu for S7 edge on android 7.0.0 yet
G-Man8776 said:
LOL so TWRP is a no-go too then?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
hhhhh sorry can't understand the meaning of no-go. :laugh:
iMenesi said:
hhhhh sorry can't understand the meaning of no-go. :laugh:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
When I say "no-go" I mean it's something that won't work. TWRP looks like it doesn't work anymore, when I read your problem that you posted, and the warnings on the TWRP website and XDA page.
I did some reading and it looks like flashing my stock ROM shouldnot delete my internal storage data, so I think that might be my only chance. If it doesn't work either, I'll factory reset, because I don't want to risk the same error you had.
G-Man8776 said:
When I say "no-go" I mean it's something that won't work. TWRP looks like it doesn't work anymore, when I read your problem that you posted, and the warnings on the TWRP website and XDA page.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I don't know .. but the thread explaining how to perfect flash TWRP to the device and then flash supersu from Micro SD Card not Internal Storage. i think it was the problem, what do you think? try again and take the risk? :laugh:
iMenesi said:
I don't know .. but the thread explaining how to perfect flash TWRP to the device and then flash supersu from Micro SD Card not Internal Storage. i think it was the problem, what do you think? try again and take the risk? :laugh:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Since you don't have anything to worry about (if it fails you can reset again), I'd try again and see if it works, if I were you.
Finally Successfully Rooted my Device.
I followed the instructions very well in this thread.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7...overy-official-twrp-hero2lte-3-0-0-0-t3334084
iMenesi said:
Finally Successfully Rooted my Device.
I followed the instructions very well in this thread.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7...overy-official-twrp-hero2lte-3-0-0-0-t3334084
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm currently factory resetting my phone (goodbye phone data ). I tried to flash a stock ROM and after a few failed attempts, it failed so bad I got a message saying the only thing I could do now was factory reset LOL. Not much I can do now but be glad I didn't 100% ruin my phone I guess.
I may try rooting again in the future, but I'll have to learn how to do it your way, since my way doesn't work right now.
G-Man8776 said:
I'm currently factory resetting my phone (goodbye phone data ). I tried to flash a stock ROM and after a few failed attempts, it failed so bad I got a message saying the only thing I could do now was factory reset LOL. Not much I can do now but be glad I didn't 100% ruin my phone I guess.
I may try rooting again in the future, but I'll have to learn how to do it your way, since my way doesn't work right now.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
We don't learn for free Bro. ?
iMenesi said:
We don't learn for free Bro.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hahaha true. Thanks for the help too!
So i'm reading that if we root the phone it will cause encryption to not behave as expected and then it will cause existing data to be lost/wiped?
I see a bunch of people have rooted their phone. Want to ask what happens to encryption and existing data on phone.
Thanks
[w] said:
So i'm reading that if we root the phone it will cause encryption to not behave as expected and then it will cause existing data to be lost/wiped?
I see a bunch of people have rooted their phone. Want to ask what happens to encryption and existing data on phone.
Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm rooted and nothing from the said things happened to the phone on my side
matcho13579 said:
I'm rooted and nothing from the said things happened to the phone on my side
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
cool. Which root method did you use?
Did you also enable api2 for the google camera?
[w] said:
cool. Which root method did you use?
Did you also enable api2 for the google camera?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I used CF-Auto-Root, because Magisk did not work for me.
Talking about api2, it's not that dangerous so there is no possibility it could wipe the storage
Do I really need a SD Card to update to (in rhis case) newest b09 for the A2017G?
And how about data loss?
Kantastisch said:
Do I really need a SD Card to update to (in rhis case) newest b09 for the A2017G?
And how about data loss?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Make sure you're on B10 or B11 first at least. It's best from SD but people do it from internal storage, but IMO, seeing how many suffer issues, SD is better. If it's updated after a factory reset it works best. No petsonal data to corrupt and maximum memory available.
I am on b02 7.1.1 and didn't get any ota afterwards.
In that case, should be able to download the latest B09 Nougat ROM and update it.
Dont need a SD card. Put the update.zip on the phone and go to update settings and search for updates.
No data loss at all. Did the update on a 2017G 5 days ago. Only thing: needed to wipe cache in recovery, because it wont boot after update and needed a second normal reboot for mobile data functionality.
Spillunke said:
Dont need a SD card. Put the update.zip on the phone and go to update settings and search for updates.
No data loss at all. Did the update on a 2017G 5 days ago. Only thing: needed to wipe cache in recovery, because it wont boot after update and needed a second normal reboot for mobile data functionality.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Okay thank but I installed nucleaRom instead!
C2015_Fan said:
Okay thank but I installed nucleaRom instead!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Okay but i didnt answered your questions, so who cares?
C2015_Fan said:
Okay thank but I installed nucleaRom instead!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Spillunke said:
Okay but i didnt answered your questions, so who cares?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
he literally was talking to someone else wtf
Kantastisch said:
Do I really need a SD Card to update to (in rhis case) newest b09 for the A2017G?
And how about data loss?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You can try with "adb sideload". On the phone you can run this mode from recovery mode.
Choose an username... said:
he literally was talking to someone else wtf
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
In the PC I'm still logged in AS c2015 fan, that's why I awnsered lol