Hello dear XDA Community,
as the title says, I want to root my Samsung device and need help with that.
Therefor, I have several questions:
- Will unlocking the bootloader cause security issues?
- How do I install and use TWRP?
- How can I keep my firmware without having to install a custom one?
- How can I backup my data before unlocking the bootloader?
I hope these can be answered, so thanks in advance,
Elias.
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Hi there,
I am a noob who has been following the threads in this forum and I managed to unlock the bootloader and root my Nexus 4.
Now I apologise if the following question has been asked before, but I did not find an answer that I understood.
Let's assume that in a few weeks/months a new version of Android is released. Can I install it without losing the unlocked and rooted condition of my device?
If yes, any easy (for a noob) to follow tutorial?
Thanks very much.
PartisanEntity said:
Hi there,
I am a noob who has been following the threads in this forum and I managed to unlock the bootloader and root my Nexus 4.
Now I apologise if the following question has been asked before, but I did not find an answer that I understood.
Let's assume that in a few weeks/months a new version of Android is released. Can I install it without losing the unlocked and rooted condition of my device?
If yes, any easy (for a noob) to follow tutorial?
Thanks very much.
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Next version is probably out later this year, October-November. If you apply the OTA, your bootloader will remain unlocked, but you lose root. You will only be able to root it again, if devs find a way. They usually do, just not necessarily instantly.
Hello everyone, I'm a brand new member with a couple questions.
I have read many threads here and elsewhere and have recently found two possible sources of information to help me finally unlock my boot loader > backup nandroid > flash cyanogenmod. Profit.
My Droid Razr M has root access. System Version: 98.18.94.XT907.Verizon.en.US / Android JB 4.1.2 / Build Number 9.8.1Q-94
Wen I started, I got used to the idea of staying with JB 4.1.2. It has worked well over the year. And having root and Titanium Backup has given me great power over my phone.
I would like to ask if it is possible to both root and unlock the newer KK 4.4.2 using the these methods I have found and my phone.
First PrankCallPimp youtube guide states I need to flash from JB 4.1.2 to Verizon stock KK 4.4.2 using RSDLite
Second Mr. Blue Coat provides a better stepwise guide outlining root access and unlock procedures, but starting with KK 4.4.2. Very Complete Blog.
I have assembled all of the files these sources suggest to have on hand during the project.
Additional questions. Is PrankCallPimp's method to flash to KK 4.4.2 using VZW_XT907_4.4.2-KDA20.62-10.1_CFC_1FF.xml files in RSDLite correct? His video cuts out after a while. After flashing KK 4.4.2 the phone will be similar to a factory reset and be susceptible to OTA updates. Currently I use Voodoo OTA to prevent updates. Should I reinstall Voodoo OTA to prevent Verizon pushed updates or go from there to root access and boot loader unlock procedures?
I have never liked following a youtube guide and wonder if there is a printed version I could review before starting. Also I installed RSDLite and my phone can be detected by the program.
I think if Mr. Blue Coats guide is acceptable to everyone, I could follow it with no problems.
What I'm worried about is giving up my currently profitable root access on JB 4.1.2 to go to KK 4.4.2.
It seems that if I really want an unlocked boot loader, I must take KK 4.4.2
If these two guides work, with someone's help, I would be happy to join them into a single clear guide to post here.
I lack the experience most of you have so I'm reaching out with these questions before I even consider going through with this.
Thanks All. Ps. I'm in no hurry.
Read this thoroughly
Thank You
Thank you for the ultrafast help!
There was my answer: 4. RESTORING / UPGRADING STOCK FIRMWARE.
And all the additional tools required for root access and boot loader unlock.
I have a question
Hello!! I am trying to unlock my botloader in the same phone as yours!
98.19.94.XT907.Verizon.en.US
4.1.2
9.8.1Q-94
How did you do that? I am asking because i tried the motopocalypse and all the stuff on this forum but i didn't managed to unlock the bootloader!!
Thank you in advance!!
P.S. The phone is rooted
SerDavran said:
Hello!! I am trying to unlock my botloader in the same phone as yours!
98.19.94.XT907.Verizon.en.US
4.1.2
9.8.1Q-94
How did you do that? I am asking because i tried the motopocalypse and all the stuff on this forum but i didn't managed to unlock the bootloader!!
Thank you in advance!!
P.S. The phone is rooted
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Read the first post here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=55282645
Everything you need to know is there...
Thank you!!
You are the man!!
I made it! I am running cm12.1, 5.1.1.!
I had to update with RDS to KitKat bootloader and then follow the instructions!! :good::good::good::good::good::good::good:
SerDavran said:
You are the man!!
I made it! I am running cm12.1, 5.1.1.!
I had to update with RDS to KitKat bootloader and then follow the instructions!! :good::good::good::good::good::good::good:
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I'm failed to unlock bootloader of XT907
Dont worry!!
arslanazizsoomro said:
I'm failed to unlock bootloader of XT907
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Do this steps:
1) Download KitKat stock rom. Link below.
2) Flash stock rom from windows with RSD lite tool. Follow this tutorial to download and flash stock rom. LINK
Steps that worked for me in this tutorial
3) 2. BOOTLOADER UNLOCKING wih APK.
Good luck!!
Hello there everyone! May you guys please help me to root and install TWRP on my device? Well basically I have a little knowledge when it comes to rooting and flashing (GT-n7000), but I really have no idea how to deal with S5, so I really need your help badly. First of all, I have a brand new Samsung Galaxy S5, about device info:
S5 - SM-6900F - Lollipop 5.0 - G900FDXU1BOE1 - LRXT21T.G900FDXU1BOE1
I have a couple of questions, and I hope you guys would be able to help me.
1.) I'm not sure what bootloader version I have, I was told that I need the latest version. I'm not sure how to check.
2.) Is there a method to install TWRP (currently using stock recovery) and Root the device without using ODIN? I'm a bit skeptic about ODIN, I prefer flashing zips, though if there will be no choice, well I guess I have to deal with it. If there will be a method to do these both (rooting and TWRP installation) without ODIN, I'll be more than happy to read it thoroughly.
3.) I know this is a bit demanding, but can please someone tell me the step by step instructions on how to do this stuff in sequence? (bootloader update, rooting, customer recovery - installation of TWRP/Ktoonz).
4.) Links for the latest downloads (TWRP, SuperSU, bootloader and etc. - of course something that is compatible with my device)
Sorry if the post is too long, demanding and sounds like a total newbie (well technically, yes), but I really need your help guys. I know that some of my questions can be answered if I do backreading (which I always do), but I don't really have much time these days (I'm not lazy, it's just that I'm too busy). Thank you very much in advance for all of your help.
install phone info app from playstore to ceck your bootloader and info
just use the search option here or google.com
Hi guys,
want to unlock/root my S8: I heard there are very good variants of Camera app so I want take advantage about this.
I have the exynos (europe). I found many threads but not a specific one. I tried to search for a specific guide but I did not found.
I understand I have to "oem unlock" through developer option.
So I'm able to flash this TWRP trought Odin.
After that I have to root flashing Magisk through TWRP ?
And later I can choose a ROM to be flashed (any special to suggest?).
Is it important If I start from 7.0 ore 8.0 for all the above process?
All these processes are reversible? What about knox protection?
Thank u in advance,
ciao
Hi.by chance I have got a Galaxy S8.Because the soc on this phone is snapdragon 835,I tried to use scene4 to overdrive it.But I found that I need to root my device before overdrive.I tried kingoroot,but it doesn't work.I want to flash Magisk by TWRP.But I am afraid of unlocking Bootloader because if I unlocked it,I can't use QHD technology again.So need I unlock bl to flash magisk or flash twrp?
Thank you for your support.
By the way.If so,are there any other way to get root permission without unlocking bl?
You can get root without unlocking BL, but only on a nougat rom.
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