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It appears that real soon we may have root for locked bootloader devices running Lollipop.
Read here for more info.
zoid_99 said:
It appears that real soon we may have root for locked bootloader devices running Lollipop.
Read here for more info.
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One thing has nothing to do with the other.
Lollipop requires some changes to have root access and that was only possible with a modified kernel.
Now Chainfire managed to root the Lollipop without a custom kernel.
But installing ZIP file of root need a custom recovery , so still need to have the device with unlocked bootloader .
I've done the root Lollipop using this new root method of Chainfire.
Junior Passos said:
One thing has nothing to do with the other.
Lollipop requires some changes to have root access and that was only possible with a modified kernel.
Now Chainfire managed to root the Lollipop without a custom kernel.
But installing ZIP file of root need a custom recovery , so still need to have the device with unlocked bootloader .
I've done the root Lollipop using this new root method of Chainfire.
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If you read the article it appears that there is no need to install a zip in a custom recovery to get root with this method.
" the need for ramdisk modifications was concerning for many users of bootloader-locked devices for which no unlock is available (yes, they do unfortunately exist). The answer to their prayers is now here"
zoid_99 said:
If you read the article it appears that there is no need to install a zip in a custom recovery to get root with this method.
" the need for ramdisk modifications was concerning for many users of bootloader-locked devices for which no unlock is available (yes, they do unfortunately exist). The answer to their prayers is now here"
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Hmmm interesting.
Then the process should be with CF-Auto-Root .
I used one of those before when I first root in Lollipop.
But thought the command "mfastboot boot cf-auto-root.img" only work with unlocked bootloader and not the locked too.
Amazing.
Me excite!
You can only flash signed zips, so this only makes it easier because you dont need a device specific package for rooting
godutch said:
You can only flash signed zips, so this only makes it easier because you dont need a device specific package for rooting
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Translated... Will it work on moto x vzw?
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Translated... Will it work on moto x vzw?
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No.
cam30era said:
No.
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OF course
This revelation means that Android 5.0 users*no longer need to run a modified kernel to gain root access via SuperSU (or other root solutions). While not a huge problem on Nexus devices with unlockable bootloaders, the need for ramdisk modifications was concerning for many users of bootloader-locked devices for which no unlock is available (yes, they do unfortunately exist). The answer to their prayers is now here, and we can present an exclusive explanation of the changes needed. At least for now (until/unless Google patch this), it is possible to gain root access and then install and use SuperSU on a stock Android 5.0 device, without any kernel ramdisk tweaking. The reason for this is the need for SuperSU to run a service as root, to allow for unconstrained root access on SELinux-protected devices.
Bump. We need root. Can't believe nobody seems to be working on a workaround. No safestrap? No kexec? No root? What happened to our glorious hackers?
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Bump. We need root. Can't believe nobody seems to be working on a workaround. No safestrap? No kexec? No root? What happened to our glorious hackers?
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The glorious hackers are/have tried. Security continues to be more and more difficult to break. Jump in the pool and get it done if you want it sooner. Otherwise, buy a pure edition so you can unlock the boot loader
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Bump. We need root. Can't believe nobody seems to be working on a workaround. No safestrap? No kexec? No root? What happened to our glorious hackers?
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Thanks Motorola -_-
Buy a nexus 6. That's what I did. Still have the moto x for my wife so I can play with it
Can't afford it right now. If I knew programming, you bet I would be working on it. God I hate Verizon, but been here so long it's my cheapest option.
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The glorious hackers are/have tried. Security continues to be more and more difficult to break. Jump in the pool and get it done if you want it sooner. Otherwise, buy a pure edition so you can unlock the boot loader
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Will the pure edition work on Verizon?
GrandMstrBud said:
Will the pure edition work on Verizon?
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From what I understand, if you pop an activated Verizon SIM card into it, it'll work. Read that it'll work on the unlocked Nexus 6 too.
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From what I understand, if you pop an activated Verizon SIM card into it, it'll work. Read that it'll work on the unlocked Nexus 6 too.
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LTE should work but what about CDMA side of it?
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From what I understand, if you pop an activated Verizon SIM card into it, it'll work. Read that it'll work on the unlocked Nexus 6 too.
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LTE should work but what about CDMA side of it?
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No, CDMA will not work, nor 3G. So you will be confined only to LTE service and Google Voice (or similar).
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The glorious hackers are/have tried. Security continues to be more and more difficult to break. Jump in the pool and get it done if you want it sooner. Otherwise, buy a pure edition so you can unlock the boot loader
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Looks like your idea will not work and maybe that's the reason for this thread? Pure Edition won't work on VZW
There appears to be no discussion thread about root for the Z4/Z3+, so I thought one was in order.
I'm currently about as useful as a snooze button on a smoke alarm in terms of obtaining root. I'm curious - is there any development going on to root our devices? I'd love to donate and what not to possibly speed it up.
Let's talk!
BL unlock is not listing this device on Sony open devices
Flashtool from androxyde doesn't have the device listed as well, so I doubt BL could be unlocked.
Regarding development
I managed to unpack the blog_fs FILE'S from Emma so there we have the kernel.sin maybe we could unpack it with Android image kitchen, but I didn't succeed, Android magic was missing or something like that!?
If that could be possible, then we could repack twrp radish with zimage of the kernel.sin and perhaps have a working recovery maybe as FOTAkernel.
But that's just wishful thinking
First we need unlocked BL
And then we also have all the loss of DRM keys. TA partition and all that also needs to be in place, unless we're willing sacrifice a bit hehe...
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I'm also interested in Rooting my device, but the question is; would the dual Sim (E6533) be different than the single Sim device (in terms of rooting of course)?
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I unlocked my Z4T SGP712 (WiFi)
Could it work as well?
You can unlock your device by chosing Z3... No need for Z4/Z3+ on Sony Unlock page.
GhostLeader said:
I unlocked my Z4T SGP712 (WiFi)
Could it work as well?
You can unlock your device by chosing Z3... No need for Z4/Z3+ on Sony Unlock page.
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Even with a bootloader unlock, is there any custom recovery for the Z3+?
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Did any one try to unlock their Sony Xperia Z+ yet? Or any one try to see if it is unlockable by following steps.
You can check if it is possible to unlock the boot loader of your device in the service menu by following the steps below:In your device, open the dialler and enter*#*#7378423#*#**to access the service menu.Tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked.
I am going to build a custom recovery incase the bootloader unlock allow says Yes..
Update: Yes it is allow to unlock the bootloader. I am waiting for my device then start working
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janjan said:
Did any one try to unlock their Sony Xperia Z+ yet? Or any one try to see if it is unlockable by following steps.
You can check if it is possible to unlock the boot loader of your device in the service menu by following the steps below:In your device, open the dialler and enter*#*#7378423#*#**to access the service menu.Tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked.
I am going to build a custom recovery incase the bootloader unlock allow says Yes..
Update: Yes it is allow to unlock the bootloader. I am waiting for my device then start working
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Yup, mine allows the bootloader to be unlocked too. I would think that the international version should allow for that
Look forward to your custom recovery then!
boo85 said:
Yup, mine allows the bootloader to be unlocked too. I would think that the international version should allow for that
Look forward to your custom recovery then!
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I'm quite looking forward to it as well. If we can get a custom recovery going, then we'll be able to get root right? It's just a matter of being able to flash SuperSU through the custom recovery? Pardon my ignorance.
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I'm quite looking forward to it as well. If we can get a custom recovery going, then we'll be able to get root right? It's just a matter of being able to flash SuperSU through the custom recovery? Pardon my ignorance.
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Its a step but we need to find a root exploit too
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Ok, got mine a few days ago. Tranfer of apps and data was sh**** as hell without titatnium backup!
I don't have any usable knoledge in programming, but if there's something to test or try, I'm volunteering
If some of the devs for other xperias has any idea, I'll test it.
Hoping to get root, very soon.
the_brad said:
Ok, got mine a few days ago. Tranfer of apps and data was sh**** as hell without titatnium backup!
I don't have any usable knoledge in programming, but if there's something to test or try, I'm volunteering
If some of the devs for other xperias has any idea, I'll test it.
Hoping to get root, very soon.
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Yup, same here. I'll test if needed =)
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Yup, same here. I'll test if needed =)
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Me too! Single SIM Z3+.
my Dual Sims E6533 says that bootloader unlock is not allowed. Does that mean my phone cannot be rooted? I think its the HK version, I got it on Amazon in the USA. Any tips or advices would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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my Dual Sims E6533 says that bootloader unlock is not allowed. Does that mean my phone cannot be rooted? I think its the HK version, I got it on Amazon in the USA. Any tips or advices would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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By right if the bootloader unlock is stated as not allowed, you can only root your phone through an exploit. Other xperia phones exploits have been found (like my previous z2, i rooted it without unlocking the bootloader), I most certainly do hope one can be found for z3+ as it would allow all the DRM stuff to be backed up and its "neater" imo.
Otherwise, if no exploit is found, then no, you would not be able to root without unlocked the bootloader to install a custom rom.
However please check if you signed in to myXperia service. If you did, you just need to sign out and reboot, then your status would be back to allowed. That is only if originally the bootloader is allowed to be unlocked.
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By right if the bootloader unlock is stated as not allowed, you can only root your phone through an exploit. Other xperia phones exploits have been found (like my previous z2, i rooted it without unlocking the bootloader), I most certainly do hope one can be found for z3+ as it would allow all the DRM stuff to be backed up and its "neater" imo.
Otherwise, if no exploit is found, then no, you would not be able to root without unlocked the bootloader to install a custom rom.
However please check if you signed in to myXperia service. If you did, you just need to sign out and reboot, then your status would be back to allowed. That is only if originally the bootloader is allowed to be unlocked.
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Thanks! My dual E6533 is not allow unlock too. Than I sign out myXperia and reboot, It becomes to Yes.
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By right if the bootloader unlock is stated as not allowed, you can only root your phone through an exploit. Other xperia phones exploits have been found (like my previous z2, i rooted it without unlocking the bootloader), I most certainly do hope one can be found for z3+ as it would allow all the DRM stuff to be backed up and its "neater" imo.
Otherwise, if no exploit is found, then no, you would not be able to root without unlocked the bootloader to install a custom rom.
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At this point, I see no mention of anyone working on any sort of exploit for the Z3+, this is a bit disheartening! I'm considering the new OnePlus device at this point since I'm sure root will not be an issue for that phone. It'd be a shame if it came to that since I love the feel of the Z3+
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mine said no. Does that mean I can never install a custom recovery and custom ROMS?
boo85 said:
Yup, mine allows the bootloader to be unlocked too. I would think that the international version should allow for that
Look forward to your custom recovery then!
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GCbard said:
mine said no. Does that mean I can never install a custom recovery and custom ROMS?
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Did you activate your MyXperia app? If so, this could result in your phone indicating that the bootloader is not unlockable, even though it actually is. If you didn't activate this app and it still says no, then yes, it's not unlockable and you will not be able to install custom kernels / ROMs. Note that custom recovery can still work on rooted phones with locked bootloaders.
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Did you activate your MyXperia app? If so, this could result in your phone indicating that the bootloader is not unlockable, even though it actually is. If you didn't activate this app and it still says no, then yes, it's not unlockable and you will not be able to install custom kernels / ROMs. Note that custom recovery can still work on rooted phones with locked bootloaders.
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i looked into my applications and did not see a myxperia app. Just xperia lounge. I did install the current firmware using sony pc companion.
I am new to xperia. I had htc one and google nexus phones prior to this that I have rooted and such. I am experience but not in xperia. Any suggestions for rooting that you know works>
uhm where is this myXperia app you guys are talking about? I searched the app store and the phone and cannot find it. Under settings, there is a "Xperia Connectivity" section, but no option to sing out.
Googling the app did give some results and I did land on this page, which I was logged into. I logged out and rebooted the phone, still says "No" to unlock bootloader.
Long time reader...first time poster
I bought an unlocked sprint s7 from ebay and it works like a dream and i was wondering if there was a safe method to update the phone WITHOUT ruining the unlock that the seller put on the phone.
Current software is update PC5 and i would love to benefit from security and bug fixes in new releases.
Thanks in advance!
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Long time reader...first time poster
I bought an unlocked sprint s7 from ebay and it works like a dream and i was wondering if there was a safe method to update the phone WITHOUT ruining the unlock that the seller put on the phone.
Current software is update PC5 and i would love to benefit from security and bug fixes in new releases.
Thanks in advance!
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I always thought if a phone gets carrier unlocked it didnt matter what u did to it, it would stay unlocked. Unless the way he got it unlocked was thru a mod maybe that can b ruined. Im not sure
shooterlgk said:
I always thought if a phone gets carrier unlocked it didnt matter what u did to it, it would stay unlocked. Unless the way he got it unlocked was thru a mod maybe that can b ruined. Im not sure
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Most likely not a carrier unlock do to a unlocked padlock during boot animation as well as samsung pay not working due to software mods that im guessing made it unlocked in the first place. Thanks for the reply!
nmarz3 said:
Most likely not a carrier unlock do to a unlocked padlock during boot animation as well as samsung pay not working due to software mods that im guessing made it unlocked in the first place. Thanks for the reply!
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Yea ur safest bet is to keep it as it is so u wont lose that. No problem
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Most likely not a carrier unlock do to a unlocked padlock during boot animation as well as samsung pay not working due to software mods that im guessing made it unlocked in the first place. Thanks for the reply!
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Bootloader unlock and sim unlock are two different things. You said it has an unlock pad on boot up screen. That means it's bootloader is unlocked. Which means if I am correct if it has a custom recovery you are unable to do future ota updates. Can and possibly brick your phone. You can flash a ton that has the new update no issues developers are usually fairly quick to update there rom on the latest ota.
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Bootloader unlock and sim unlock are two different things. You said it has an unlock pad on boot up screen. That means it's bootloader is unlocked. Which means if I am correct if it has a custom recovery you are unable to do future ota updates. Can and possibly brick your phone. You can flash a ton that has the new update no issues developers are usually fairly quick to update there rom on the latest ota.
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Now my question is that since my phones bootloader is unlocked via custom software, would it be safe to root it and install custom roms that have the current updates? thanks
nmarz3 said:
Now my question is that since my phones bootloader is unlocked via custom software, would it be safe to root it and install custom roms that have the current updates? thanks
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Yes! You are in the wrong forum though. You are on sprint but need to be with the enxyos forum ND running their tarp and roms
Have the same dilemma as OP.
unlocked on PC5 firmware with GCPro. No root was used
Should i update OTA or leave it be.
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Have the same dilemma as OP.
unlocked on PC5 firmware with GCPro. No root was used
Should i update OTA or leave it be.
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I can confirm that updating over OTA will NOT screw with the unlock of the device. If your samsung pay does not work i would disable knox with a package disabler app to receive samsung pay in you new updated state.
OTA update from PC5 to PH7 on unlocked phone went smoothly.
Thanks
I have a unlocked Sprint S7 but im outside of America, is there any way i can update without losing the unlock? i don't want to end with an expensive brick.
Im stuck in G930PVPU2APC5 and i can't receive OTA updates
I bought unlocked sprint s7 that I'm using with metro PCS, but it's not letting me update the profile and because of that I'm not getting the wifi hotspot option. How do I get it to work?
@ThaDunder : You must initially do it manually over samsung smart switch then OTA will work @zirnitra : Sadly wifi tethering is not working for me either...no idea how to fix it =/ must be a symptom of the unlocking like wifi calling
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@ThaDunder : You must initially do it manually over samsung smart switch then OTA will work @zirnitra : Sadly wifi tethering is not working for me either...no idea how to fix it =/ must be a symptom of the unlocking like wifi calling
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I already tried that, smart switch says there is no update available.
Its been reported that merely having an unlocked bootloader now trips safetynet. Google has officially turned their backs on developers and enthusiasts.
I never had a problem with xposed or magisk tripping safetynet; but an unlocked bootloader is by no means a security risk. So I'm not happy having to choose between snapchat and an unlocked bootloader.
Sources: https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/587ss9/psa_android_safetynet_now_tripped_by_unlocking/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Nexus6P/comments/586bq7/android_pay_stopped_working_on_nonrooted_device/
Discuss.
Well RIP AP....
Pixel and now this, I guess Google is becoming Apple 2.0
can confirm, I have unrooted stock 7.0 as my primary on multirom and is tripping safetynet, no more AP for me I guess since I'm NOT locking the bootloader, nice play Google
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IIRC chainfire DID warn us about this..saying if we keep trying to hide root, they'll keep trying to make it harder for us to do so.
Doing it to the pixel? Fine..but to a nexus phone? Kinda murders the whole selling point of Nexus.
Either way elgoog has been making some really odd decisions this past month or so.
I have an unlocked bootloader with everything stock and no root and I got past safety net for Pokemon Go.
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I have an unlocked bootloader with everything stock and no root and I got past safety net for Pokemon Go.
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Last I heard pokemon go isn't working with safetynet properly right now. Download SafetyNet Helper Sample from the PlayStore, it'll tell you whether you pass or not.
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Last I heard pokemon go isn't working with safetynet properly right now. Download SafetyNet Helper Sample from the PlayStore, it'll tell you whether you pass or not.
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Well I guess that a smartphone isn't for me, I'm gonna get a dumb phone again. Google can suck it. This is so ridiculous.
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IIRC chainfire DID warn us about this..saying if we keep trying to hide root, they'll keep trying to make it harder for us to do so.
Doing it to the pixel? Fine..but to a nexus phone? Kinda murders the whole selling point of Nexus.
Either way elgoog has been making some really odd decisions this past month or so.
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The only pixel that is locked is the Verizon version
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The only pixel that is locked is the Verizon version
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Yeah, that one isn't a part of this as its not unlockable. I'm talking about the Google Pixel.
This f's people who just want to install the latest factory image too; non power users who don't root and just want the latest OS..considering you need an unlocked boot loader to flash the images.
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Yeah, that one isn't a part of this as its not unlockable. I'm talking about the Google Pixel.
This f's people who just want to install the latest factory image too; non power users who don't root and just want the latest OS..considering you need an unlocked boot loader to flash the images.
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Not if you side load the latest ota files posted the same day:good:
By the way, does re-locking bootloader wipe data or internal? Factory image page says that "Locking bootloader will wipe the data on some devices. ".
Pretty sure on the n6, we wipe everything on both unlock & relock.
I'm planning on getting a new Nexus 6. Is it not the right time? I'm afraid this issue will make me unable to customize my new phone.
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I'm planning on getting a new Nexus 6. Is it not the right time? I'm afraid this issue will make me unable to customize my new phone.
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You can still customize. You just can't do crap that you probably shouldn't be worrying about anyway. Android pay is a sham, since your credit card has an RF chip in it that works on the same scanner... but ONE FEWER companies get to track all your purchases when you use it since it leaves google out of the loop.
Indeed; also as long as you log into Snapchat once before you install root, it seems to continue to work after root / magisk installation.
I'm on 7.0 stock, rooted and unlocked bootloader and snapchat works fine.
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I'm on 7.0 stock, rooted and unlocked bootloader and snapchat works fine.
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I just want to say that Snapchat is one of the worst coded apps ever
For Snapchat to work, you have to login before rooting your device, just don't log out lol
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I just want to say that Snapchat is one of the worst coded apps ever
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Amen.
I wonder what the hook is that it uses to check if the bootloader is locked...? It *must* go through the kernel, so maybe this is as simple as telling the kernel to LIE about it.
Well, that is simple conceptually, but not necessarily *easy* to implement.
Option is greyed out on mine ... it's a Google Store phone. purchased from Google specifically so I would be able to unlock.
And I can't. I'm p*ssed. Very unhappy.
Are you saying you can't check on the OEM unlocking option under Developer Options?
I just checked and I was able to do it.
Yes, that's exactly what I'm saying. It's greyed/disabled.
and per Google, I have a VZW branded phone.
So now it's going back. $900 wasted.
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and per Google, I have a VZW branded phone.
So now it's going back. $900 wasted.
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Did you buy from Verizon or Google store?
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Did you buy from Verizon or Google store?
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Google Store. They are selling 3 models of Pixel 4 : unlocked, VZW locked, and Google Fi.
They sent me a VZW one.
I was able to unlock mine no problem. I bought the unlocked version from Google even though I'm on Verizon. I put my Verizon sim in, skipped all the setup, ticked to allow oem unlocking, rebooted to bootloader and unlocked no problem.
That's a bummer yo.
_litz said:
Google Store. They are selling 3 models of Pixel 4 : unlocked, VZW locked, and Google Fi.
They sent me a VZW one.
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Are you just going to return and cancel or are they exchanging it for you?
That sucks..
For those who unlock. Do you use something for Google Pay? (That magisk thing?)
Also...do you know if device theft protection still works if stolen?
I recently tried to root my Pixel 2 but then I rolled back because I wasn't sure of these two things.
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does this mean we can flash magisk root if we unlock the bootloader?
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That sucks..
For those who unlock. Do you use something for Google Pay? (That magisk thing?)
Also...do you know if device theft protection still works if stolen?
I recently tried to root my Pixel 2 but then I rolled back because I wasn't sure of these two things.
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I haven't unlocked in years but I do read about it. I think you only need Magisk if you're going to root. Bootloader unlock only needs a kernel to bypass the unlock check. But since there are no kernels yet you can't use GP if you unlock the P4.
Until Google releases the factory images for the P4, it may be hard to install Magisk. Without TWRP, we need to use the boot image modification method. Unless you are competent enough to find and extract the boot.img from your phone, you will have to wait until the factory images are released to get your hands on it.
So while it is probably technically possible to root right now, the ave person that isn't an Android OS expert probably won't have the technical skills to do it.
To those asking ... yes, I bought from google store. They sent me the verizon variant instead of the unlocked variant.
re: google pay/etc (anything requiring safetynet), Magisk can provide root, and its Magiskhide component can hide that root from SafetyNet. Installing Xposed inside Magisk, however, cannot be hidden.
re: installing magisk if you unlock the bootloader - that's a yes.
Anyone in here extracted the boot.img from the factory image yet?
I'm on a mac right now so I was hoping to just download someone elses.
My OEM unlock is available. I'm waiting for root. The only thing I want right now is hotspot. I was hoping that since it's an unlocked phone that it would work straight out of the box. I've been with LG since the G4 and I've always bought mine unlocked and the hotspot works without having to go through Verizon and pay for the subscription. I'm on the old grandfathered unlimited data plan. I'd hate to have to return this phone and go with the G8 but I don't have internet where I live and I have to have hotspot.
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My OEM unlock is available. I'm waiting for root. The only thing I want right now is hotspot. I was hoping that since it's an unlocked phone that it would work straight out of the box. I've been with LG send the G4 and I've always bought mine unlocked and the hotspot works without having to go through Verizon and pay for the subscription. I'm on the old grandfathered unlimited data plan. I'd have to have to return this phone and go with the G8 but I don't have internet where I live and I have to have hotspot.
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You know w have root right? You don't need a custom recovery when you can use the patched boot method from magisk along with fastboot.
cntryby429 said:
You know w have root right? You don't need a custom recovery when you can use the patched boot method from magisk along with fastboot.
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?? ...I did not... I'll do a search
cntryby429 said:
You know w have root right? You don't need a custom recovery when you can use the patched boot method from magisk along with fastboot.
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Would you mind sharing your unpatched boot.img?
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Would you mind sharing your unpatched boot.img?
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You can get it with the system images that are available from Google. It'd be hesitant to give you the one I downloaded in case you have one of the other 2 variants of the October release (this assumes that the boot.img's are even different which in not sure).
I got a tester device so it was already unlocked. I'm just waiting for TWRP before I start messing with it.