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Exactly like the thread i started for the Shield Tablet, ill be uploading a lot of videos in this thread explaining how to unlock the bootloader, Root the Device and Install Custom Recovery
I'll make sure to test all the ROMs released for the device and upload videos running them to this thread.
Guides / Tutorials (Step by Step)
How to Unlock the Bootloader
How to Root
How to install TWRP/Custom Recovery
Nexus 9 Overclocked results
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Videos running different custom ROMs
Ill be testing video, sound, webbrowsing, maps, play store and custom setting(if the rom provides them)
AICP
Candy5
CyanogenMod 12
Dirty Unicorns
Flounder Pure AOSP
LiquidSmoot
Lollipopalooza
Paranoid Android
RASTAPOP
Resurrection Remix
SimpleAOSP
SlimLP
Temasek
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You put shield tablet in the thread title....
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Great looking forward to seeing some videos.
Just got information that my pre-order is delayed to Nov 15 = (
I promise to upload the videos asap when i get my device
EverythingPortable said:
Just got information that my pre-order is delayed to Nov 15 = (
I promise to upload the videos asap when i get my device
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from who?
USBhost said:
from who?
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From a local store here in gothenburg. I should have ordered from google
EverythingPortable said:
From a local store here in gothenburg. I should have ordered from google
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Cool Nexus 9 my next tablet
I just got my 9 today. fastboot oem unlock right out of the box. BRING ON THE REST!!! w00t!!!
I want to point out that in the developer settings there is a tic box for "Enable OEM Unlock" that needs to be checked before you can run the command.
benniebeeker said:
I just got my 9 today. fastboot oem unlock right out of the box. BRING ON THE REST!!! w00t!!!
I want to point out that in the developer settings there is a tic box for "Enable OEM Unlock" that needs to be checked before you can run the command.
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Getting mine today as well. I've always OEM unlocked immediately and rooted used SuperSU on all my Nexus devices. However, on the latest L Preview for Nexus 5 and 7 Chainfire said you had to install a custom kernel to obtain root due to SELinux changes. Since I'm loathe to run a custom kernel on a new chipset I'm thinking of staying locked for the foreseeable future. Frankly ruins the Android "make it your own" ethos I've ALWAYS valued, but I just ain't gonna put up with tons of growing pains while all this is worked out.....
BillLee3 said:
Getting mine today as well. I've always OEM unlocked immediately and rooted used SuperSU on all my Nexus devices. However, on the latest L Preview for Nexus 5 and 7 Chainfire said you had to install a custom kernel to obtain root due to SELinux changes. Since I'm loathe to run a custom kernel on a new chipset I'm thinking of staying locked for the foreseeable future. Frankly ruins the Android "make it your own" ethos I've ALWAYS valued, but I just ain't gonna put up with tons of growing pains while all this is worked out.....
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You should just unlock the bootloader out of the box anyway. Will save you much headache down the road when you decide to do it and already have a bunch of data on your device.
Brian706 said:
You should just unlock the bootloader out of the box anyway. Will save you much headache down the road when you decide to do it and already have a bunch of data on your device.
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This. I always unlock first thing if I have any intentions on doing it at all. Simply because I don't want to lose my data later on. Unlocking is easy and took me 2 minutes on my nexus 9. No reason not to.
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jreyno10 said:
Unlocking is easy and took me 2 minutes on my nexus 9. No reason not to.
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"No reason not to" meaning Google doesn't invalidate warranty merely by unlocking, right ?
Nexus were made to be unlocked.
mikereidis said:
"No reason not to" meaning Google doesn't invalidate warranty merely by unlocking, right ?
Nexus were made to be unlocked.
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+1 there
Oh, that's good to know! This is my first Nexus device.
So, unlocking does not void the warranty in any way?
Scotlac said:
Oh, that's good to know! This is my first Nexus device.
So, unlocking does not void the warranty in any way?
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Discussing that here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-9/help/unlocking-bootloader-rooting-n9-void-t2931784
By from HTC and warranty may be affected.
By from Play, and I think warranty is OK.
I'm considering returning mine since I'm underwhelmed for $400, and I'll just relock it and return to stock first.
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Discussing that here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-9/help/unlocking-bootloader-rooting-n9-void-t2931784
By from HTC and warranty may be affected.
By from Play, and I think warranty is OK.
I'm considering returning mine since I'm underwhelmed for $400, and I'll just relock it and return to stock first.
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I think regarding HTC, it depends on what's affected. I don't think that they will deny you a hardware warranty just because you unlocked the bootloader and/or rooted. Unlocking the bootloader is a safe process sanctioned by HTC themselves. Well, on HTC devices anyway. Nexus won't require HTCdev unlock.
They really can't even tell that you rooted or what you've done if you return to stock. All they know is that you unlocked the bootloader at some point. If the phone legitimately malfunctions, they won't deny you a repair/replacement just because you unlocked.
The first videos are now uploaded, hope you enjoy them. Everytime a new cusom rom is released ill upload a videos running the rom. Ill be testing video, sound, webbrowsing, maps, play store and custom setting(if the rom provides them)
Where can I download the script in the videos please?
albsat said:
Where can I download the script in the videos please?
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Not sure i understand, what script?
EverythingPortable said:
Not sure i understand, what script?
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There is a bat script in the videos, for bootloader unlock and root install. Where can I download it?
Hello everyone just got the new g4 play phone. Seems nice so far. Just wondering about root and firmware? Do any of the file factory images work? Also is root working? Thanks in advance!
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Hello everyone just got the new g4 play phone. Seems nice so far. Just wondering about root and firmware? Do any of the file factory images work? Also is root working? Thanks in advance!
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Depends on how you purchased it. If it's from Amazon with ads enabled, you're out of luck for the time being until one of the temp root methods find an exploit for the phone.
If you bought the normal version, then a TWRP version that works for your phone is in the works, and SuperSU works on pretty much any device with a custom bootloader because it's just sticking a su binary on the system partition and installing an app. Custom roms will be forthcoming when more of the developing-inclined members get their bootloaders unlocked lol
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Oh cool mine is the normal version! I also noticed the unlock setting in settings as well. So at this point twrp is a no go?
kindlefire39 said:
Oh cool mine is the normal version! I also noticed the unlock setting in settings as well. So at this point twrp is a no go?
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Update root working! ?
kindlefire39 said:
Update root working! ?
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That's excellent news! I'm very close to talking moto into giving me a bootloader unlock despite having the Amazon ads. I basically complained that they are misleading people with the name "play" and advertising a pure Android experience making it seem like a true play edition phone, so knowing that I'll be able to root without compiling my own TWRP myself is great news.
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Yes I followed squids twrp post and the twrp fix and works great. Now I may play with the filefactory images and see if one works with this variant. I'm sure a bell specific variant will come soon.
• Is it safe 2 unlock the bootloader on the Nvidia Shield?
• How do U unlock the bootloader on the Nvidia Shield?
MetalordicA said:
• Is it safe 2 unlock the bootloader on the Nvidia Shield?
• How do U unlock the bootloader on the Nvidia Shield?
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Yes, Here you go.....http://nvidiashieldzone.com/shield-...rial-root-shield-android-tv-2017-16gb-nougat/
and anyone done the Pro with good health afterwards?
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and anyone done the Pro with good health afterwards?
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After I root it then how do unlock the bootloader 2 download a new ROM guys?
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MetalordicA said:
After I root it then how do unlock the bootloader 2 download a new ROM guys?
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You first need to unlock bootloader to be able to root manually. The following video may teach you quite few things. You're welcome.
https://youtu.be/LQaYb4oVHVc
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Hi Guys!
There must be a way to keep the L1 state of WideVine DRM with an unlocked bootloader. It's the only reason why i reverted to complete stock after i rooted the phone 10 minutes after recieving. I want Netflix in full HD because i pay for it and the only reason i can't enjoy it on my phone is that i am using it the way i want to use it....
Hope there is a way... Thank you in advance
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Hi Guys!
There must be a way to keep the L1 state of WideVine DRM with an unlocked bootloader. It's the only reason why i reverted to complete stock after i rooted the phone 10 minutes after recieving. I want Netflix in full HD because i pay for it and the only reason i can't enjoy it on my phone is that i am using it the way i want to use it....
Hope there is a way... Thank you in advance
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So, if i want to watch Netflix UHD on 6T, i need to stay on stock rom without root right?
chazarss said:
So, if i want to watch Netflix UHD on 6T, i need to stay on stock rom without root right?
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Yep the only way is to have a Locked Bootloader.
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So, if i want to watch Netflix UHD on 6T, i need to stay on stock rom without root right?
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It's not without root it's with locked bootloader, no root is not enough
And you can relock bootloader safely only if you're all stock (ROM + recovery)
I relocked, still L3, reran msm tool, still L3...i am convinced once u unlock the bootloader u lose L1 forever.. .maybe some smt mode msm wipe and restore of the modem.. that seems to be key to bypassing simlock and stuff. @Darknightmare....u know anything on this man?
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I relocked, still L3, reran msm tool, still L3...i am convinced once u unlock the bootloader u lose L1 forever.. .maybe some smt mode msm wipe and restore of the modem.. that seems to be key to bypassing simlock and stuff. @Darknightmare....u know anything on this man?
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Nope, not forever. When I first got my 6T I unlocked the bootloader and rooted. A few days later I went back to stock and re-locked the bootloader. I just checked using DRM Info and I'm at L1.
I unlocked the bootloader and rooted with Magisk without TWRP or any other custom recovery and Netflix seems to still be playing in HD for me. I don't want to pay for the 4K Netflix upgrade though so I don't know if UHD would work or not.
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I unlocked the bootloader and rooted with Magisk without TWRP or any other custom recovery and Netflix seems to still be playing in HD for me. I don't want to pay for the 4K Netflix upgrade though so I don't know if UHD would work or not.
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You used the keyword "Seems". It definitely is not HD. Currently there is no way to have HD with Netflix with unlocked bootloader due to losing Widevine L1.
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Nope, not forever. When I first got my 6T I unlocked the bootloader and rooted. A few days later I went back to stock and re-locked the bootloader. I just checked using DRM Info and I'm at L1.
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Yeah I tried 3x.no luck
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Yeah I tried 3x.no luck
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Did you use the MSM tool to go back to stock.
When you guys say stock, you mean back on T-Mobile stock rom? or just factory full rom from OnePlus without root?
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Did you use the MSM tool to go back to stock.
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3x, yes.
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When you guys say stock, you mean back on T-Mobile stock rom? or just factory full rom from OnePlus without root?
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The tool takes you back to tmo stock
i got the 5G Mclaren. Usually I unlock the bootloader and root my phones (Magisk), to be able to use apps such as TitaniumBackup and Magisk Modules like YouTube Vanced.
Has anybody rooted their phone and can report back the availability of Widevine L1 and passing of SafetyNet (Magisk and/or DRM Info) after rooting?
Thanks!
Unlocking the bootloader removed L1, yes.
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Lossyx said:
Unlocking the bootloader removed L1, yes.
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Did u get unlock code from OnePlus ? How long it took
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Did u get unlock code from OnePlus ? How long it took
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I'm using 7t pro EU, But that doesn't my matter. I just answered your question
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Right it does remove it, but can you keep the Widevine L1 Certification somehow? or Restore it after unlocking the bootloader?
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I'm using 7t pro EU, But that doesn't my matter. I just answered your question
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5g version or normal version ?
jacklivehere said:
5g version or normal version ?
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I have the 5G T-mobile version and inquiring about that
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Right it does remove it, but can you keep the Widevine L1 Certification somehow? or Restore it after unlocking the bootloader?
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When you unlock the bootloader the Widevine L1 Certification is removed (for example Netflix will no longer work).
if you lock again the bootloader, Widevine will work again.
But you can also unlock the bootloader and install magisk, this way you will be able to use apps like Netflix (Widevine L1 should be working).
flexbrane said:
When you unlock the bootloader the Widevine L1 Certification is removed (for example Netflix will no longer work).
if you lock again the bootloader, Widevine will work again.
But you can also unlock the bootloader and install magisk, this way you will be able to use apps like Netflix (Widevine L1 should be working).
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That's only on pixel phone as far a I know.
https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/05/28/netflix-hd-oneplus-7-pro-widevine-bootloader/?amp
(Also magisk doesn't really have anything to do with widevine)
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jadensmith said:
Right it does remove it, but can you keep the Widevine L1 Certification somehow? or Restore it after unlocking the bootloader?
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Lossyx said:
That's only on pixel phone as far a I know.
https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/05/28/netflix-hd-oneplus-7-pro-widevine-bootloader/?amp
(Also magisk doesn't really have anything to do with widevine)
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My OnePlus 7T Pro is rooted with magisk, and Netflix is fully working. Before using Magisk, Netflix was blocking me to play movies.
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My OnePlus 7T Pro is rooted with magisk, and Netflix is fully working. Before using Magisk, Netflix was blocking me to play movies.
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Because Netflix doesn't require L1.
L1 - 720P and up
L3 - limited to 720p
You can check your widevine level here.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.androidfung.drminfo
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Lossyx said:
Because Netflix doesn't require L1.
L1 - 720P and up
L3 - limited to 720p
You can check your widevine level here.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.androidfung.drminfo
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Thanks for that information, I did not know that L3 was enough.
Also in Netflix we can check the Widevine supported.
flexbrane said:
When you unlock the bootloader the Widevine L1 Certification is removed (for example Netflix will no longer work).
if you lock again the bootloader, Widevine will work again.
But you can also unlock the bootloader and install magisk, this way you will be able to use apps like Netflix (Widevine L1 should be working).
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No Netflix will work on L3 too, it just doesn't has HD/HDR. Also widevine L1 changes to L3 because of bootloader, not root. So magisk won't help there. It only could make Netflix work, but you won't have HD/HDR
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Is it possible to root the T-Mobile 5G McLaren without unlocking the bootloader?
jadensmith said:
Is it possible to root the T-Mobile 5G McLaren without unlocking the bootloader?
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Unfortunately no!
Does the L3 also prevent the Chromecast I connect to from streaming in HD? Or just the phone itself?
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Does the L3 also prevent the Chromecast I connect to from streaming in HD? Or just the phone itself?
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Chromecast and Android phones are working independent, you just "share"/send the URL to the Chromecast, it opens it and streams from that source, so nothing to do with the phone.
So yes, even if the phone has L3, Chromecast and any other stream device will work in HD, so it's only the phone
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