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Is there a way to root the phone without decrypting it?

I'm currently unrooted on locked bootloader, and I'd like to keep my phone encrypted.
I read that newer versions of TWRP work with an encrypted device, but can I unlock the bootloader while keeping the phone encryted?

The process of unlocking your bootloader will wipe it, not rooting it or loading twrp. Your phone will still be encrypted when your done unlocking the bootloader. I imagine it's a safety feature if someone steals your phone that it wipes it if they try breaking in by unlocking the phone.

JeffBea said:
The process of unlocking your bootloader will wipe it, not rooting it or loading twrp. Your phone will still be encrypted when your done unlocking the bootloader. I imagine it's a safety feature if someone steals your phone that it wipes it if they try breaking in by unlocking the phone.
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Thank you! So I can unlock the bootloader and then flash TWRP while keeping the encryption?

Yes

So change the pin code used for accessing the encryption key (which can be different than the short screen unlock one)
Otherwise encryption is useless (default password is... "default_password")

rchtk said:
So change the pin code used for accessing the encryption key (which can be different than the short screen unlock one)
Otherwise encryption is useless (default password is... "default_password")
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Yea you're right but if attempting to break into a phone through twrp with " default_password" as pass code won't work. It won't recognize that value

rchtk said:
So change the pin code used for accessing the encryption key (which can be different than the short screen unlock one)
Otherwise encryption is useless (default password is... "default_password")
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dontbeweakvato said:
Yea you're right but if attempting to break into a phone through twrp with " default_password" as pass code won't work. It won't recognize that value
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I'm pretty sure both are the same no matter what you do. The code you'll have to enter on TWRP will get set once first boot is done and pattern or pin or passcode is selected during setup. That's the key that'll let twrp decrypt the partitions. If you ever flag a new ROM and change the method, it'll also change for TWRP as well.

Jammol said:
I'm pretty sure both are the same no matter what you do. The code you'll have to enter on TWRP will get set once first boot is done and pattern or pin or passcode is selected during setup. That's the key that'll let twrp decrypt the partitions. If you ever flag a new ROM and change the method, it'll also change for TWRP as well.
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Not sure if I understand correctly what you mean but decryption key can be different from unlock pin. There's an API to change the decryption key so there are apps to make a super long decryption key while still having a small unlock pin code CM even integrated this distinction in their settings menu.
People have asked this feature to google for ages (as well as reboot after x wrong pin code) but they are still waiting..

rchtk said:
Not sure if I understand correctly what you mean but decryption key can be different from unlock pin. There's an API to change the decryption key so there are apps to make a super long decryption key while still having a small unlock pin code CM even integrated this distinction in their settings menu.
People have asked this feature to google for ages (as well as reboot after x wrong pin code) but they are still waiting..
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Now I see what you're talking about. The original postings looked like you guys were talking about them being different on stock.

[FaceID] Instant Face Unlock For Nougat_RN3

Hello friends.... What's up
Today I am sharing FaceID for our RN3
It will only work on nougat
If u use this tricks then No need to swipe after device unlocked..... It will automatically unlock your device like oneplus 5.
Instruction
1: reboot TWRP recovery
2: flash xopsed.zip and reboot
3: install xopsed installer and install instant face unlock app
4: then active the mouduls and reboot
5:then set ur faceid on setting<security<smartUnlock and add ur faceID
NOTE: IF U DON'T FIND SMART UNLOCK OPTION THEN GO DOWN IN security AND U WILL SEE TRUSTED DEVICE THEN ENABLE IT AND ENJOY:fingers-crossed:
Links
XPOSED: http://dl-xda.xposed.info/framework/sdk25/arm64/
Xopsed installer: http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.installer
Instead Face unlock app :http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.samstenner.instantunlock
IF U FIND IT USEFUL THEN PLEASE LIKE:good:
THANK U

sunnyGUN said:
Hello friends.... What's up
Today I am sharing FaceID for our RN3
It will only work on nougat
If u use this tricks then No need to swipe after device unlocked..... It will automatically unlock your device like oneplus 5./QUOTE]
Isn't this what Gravitybox do with smart unlock option, that too with trusted places and trusted voice? And same goes for autoinput app without xposed.
What's different in this?
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samrat_castle said:
sunnyGUN said:
Hello friends.... What's up
Today I am sharing FaceID for our RN3
It will only work on nougat
If u use this tricks then No need to swipe after device unlocked..... It will automatically unlock your device like oneplus 5./QUOTE]
Isn't this what Gravitybox do with smart unlock option, that too with trusted places and trusted voice? And same goes for autoinput app without xposed.
What's different in this?
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There is nothing different.... But I think it is easy to setup and use.......
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Is the unlock animation as smooth as whn v unlock by sliding up? Bcuz the autoinput stuff unlocks the lockscreen which is laggy (or frame by frame)

It doesn't work dude it makes my OS unstable after installing xposed

sunnyGUN said:
Hello friends.... What's up
Today I am sharing FaceID for our RN3
It will only work on nougat
If u use this tricks then No need to swipe after device unlocked..... It will automatically unlock your device like oneplus 5.
Instruction
1: reboot TWRP recovery
2: flash xopsed.zip and reboot
3: install xopsed installer and install instant face unlock app
4: then active the mouduls and reboot
5:then set ur faceid on setting<security<smartUnlock and add ur faceID
NOTE: IF U DON'T FIND SMART UNLOCK OPTION THEN GO DOWN IN security AND U WILL SEE TRUSTED DEVICE THEN ENABLE IT AND ENJOY:fingers-crossed:
Links
XPOSED: http://dl-xda.xposed.info/framework/sdk25/arm64/
Xopsed installer: http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.installer
Instead Face unlock app :http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.samstenner.instantunlock
IF U FIND IT USEFUL THEN PLEASE LIKE:good:
THANK U
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Hey, if you're gonna repost my module, please remember to credit me. Thanks.

there is an option for this in gravity box if u r using that.. no need for separate module..?
suggest me for oreo..pl

Can be possible without xposed??.. I have option of smart lock but need to swipe screen to unlock

hi guys this app can will work on oreo roms

Cant find the smart lock option. Any help?

Is this module works on miui 9.6.1.0
Redmi note 4

Relock bootloader without Unlock code

The S8 (G950F) I own came with unlocked bootloader, is there a way to relock it with out the unlock code?

algnerd said:
The S8 (G950F) I own came with unlocked bootloader, is there a way to relock it with out the unlock code?
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Why would you want to relock it? But if you wish to do so, you'll need to firstly enable developer options, once done go to settings then developer options, then you will see oem unlock, if that switch is to the right then boot loader is unlocked, to relock bootloader just press and move so that switch is to th3 left

sofir786 said:
Why would you want to relock it? But if you wish to do so, you'll need to firstly enable developer options, once done go to settings then developer options, then you will see oem unlock, if that switch is to the right then boot loader is unlocked, to relock bootloader just press and move so that switch is to th3 left
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Because, google play says that my device is uncertified and I can't install Netflix

algnerd said:
The S8 (G950F) I own came with unlocked bootloader, is there a way to relock it with out the unlock code?
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You're mixing up two different things, oem unlock that unlocks the bootloader is disabled on the g950f, you have to enabled it yourself. The unlock code is for carrier locks, totally different thing. You might as well root it now and use magisk to hide root from netflix.

algnerd said:
Because, google play says that my device is uncertified and I can't install Netflix
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That happens when you have root, nothing to with unlocked bootloader

sofir786 said:
That happens when you have root, nothing to with unlocked bootloader
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That's the thing, I wasn't rooted but I had unlocked bootloader and it wasn't working.
Now that I've rooted it using Magisk, the device is "certified"

Huawei Nova 3i.. OEM Unlock and Root?

I'm quite interested in buying this device (Nova 3i), but it's very important to me that i can root it.
I've noticed that the option "OEM Unlock" is not greyed out, and can be easily enabled, at least in the devices that are sold in my country.
So the question is:
Is it enought to enable "OEM Unlock" in "Developer Options" from the phone settings to unlock the bootloader and I can simply install TWRP afterthat?
Or do I still have to unlock it using unlock key from Huawei Website (which is unavailable)?
And if not, is there any other way to root it? Has anyone had luck in rooting it (e.g. Kingroot, etc)?
Thanks in advance.

Jan oatcoal said:
I'm quite interested in buying this device (Nova 3i), but it's very important to me that i can root it.
I've noticed that the option "OEM Unlock" is not greyed out, and can be easily enabled, at least in the devices that are sold in my country.
So the question is:
Is it enought to enable "OEM Unlock" in "Developer Options" from the phone settings to unlock the bootloader and I can simply install TWRP afterthat?
Or do I still have to unlock it using unlock key from Huawei Website (which is unavailable)?
And if not, is there any other way to root it? Has anyone had luck in rooting it (e.g. Kingroot, etc)?
Thanks in advance.
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Have tried king root.... Stuck at 1 percent not hoing any further and its bootloader is still locked so we need to wait till we can get someone to unlock it

Xial Xahab said:
Have tried king root.... Stuck at 1 percent not hoing any further and its bootloader is still locked so we need to wait till we can get someone to unlock it
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The days of kingroot working on phones are long gone

Dheeraj Menon said:
The days of kingroot working on phones are long gone
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I knew that... But still wanted to see if that's a thing or no

Jan oatcoal said:
I'm quite interested in buying this device (Nova 3i), but it's very important to me that i can root it.
I've noticed that the option "OEM Unlock" is not greyed out, and can be easily enabled, at least in the devices that are sold in my country.
So the question is:
Is it enought to enable "OEM Unlock" in "Developer Options" from the phone settings to unlock the bootloader and I can simply install TWRP afterthat?
Or do I still have to unlock it using unlock key from Huawei Website (which is unavailable)?
And if not, is there any other way to root it? Has anyone had luck in rooting it (e.g. Kingroot, etc)?
Thanks in advance.
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pls check PHONE status in Fastboot and rescue mode. I have the nova 3i INE-LX2 it says its unlocked.

how did you manage to unlock it? plz share
how did you manage to unlock it? plz share

jioleight said:
pls check PHONE status in Fastboot and rescue mode. I have the nova 3i INE-LX2 it says its unlocked.
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how did you do this

How you did it
How you did it please share The method i try about 5 app no one open it

Bypass lock code?

So I sold this phone on swappa fully functional and the buyer managed to get some kind of lock code on the device and returned it. Anyway how do I fix this since I can't even get to settings or anything without this code? It's not a FRP, it boots to the lockscreen but when you unlock instead of going home it goes to this screen where it asks for a code. What do I do?

Does it show how many digits it's asking for? Is it sprint variant or open market?

enigma2446 said:
Does it show how many digits it's asking for? Is it sprint variant or open market?
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Sprint variant and no it doesn't show the number of digits so I have no idea on that.

nascar48 said:
Sprint variant and no it doesn't show the number of digits so I have no idea on that.
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Is there a non sprint sim in it? It might be networked locked now via the customer messing around.

enigma2446 said:
Is there a non sprint sim in it? It might be networked locked now via the customer messing around.
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I kind of do think it is asking for a netowork unlock code most likely. However, I don't really know how to bypass it because I can't get to the settings to enable USB debugging or anything.

I would suggest trying the Back to Stock zips on it because it wipes everything and see if that works. You can also try and load TWRP and use it to delete the lock screen password files and then flash the boot image so it boots normally and then you should be able to swipe to dismiss the lock screen. Hope this helps you out

nascar48 said:
I kind of do think it is asking for a netowork unlock code most likely. However, I don't really know how to bypass it because I can't get to the settings to enable USB debugging or anything.
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I believe in fastboot mode you don't need usb debugging. In fastboot is where the network unlocking happens.