Hi Guys, sorry for this noobish question
I have unlocked my bootloader R800i and rooted it using fastboot method
My question is, if i relock my bootloader, will i lose my root and will i be able to do OTA update for ICS coming end of April?
RezaFaliq said:
Hi Guys, sorry for this noobish question
I have unlocked my bootloader R800i and rooted it using fastboot method
My question is, if i relock my bootloader, will i lose my root and will i be able to do OTA update for ICS coming end of April?
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You can have root without unlocked bootloader
but It makes me wonder why you would revert back to locked?
just wait for someone to make a ROM / nandroid and flash the new file lol.
OTA is for people who aren't used to fooling with there device
apparently i tried rooting but i cant root without unlocking bootloader, only after i unlocked the bootloader i manage to get root
so it is advisable to just keep my unlock bootloader and flash new roms using Flashtool?
RezaFaliq said:
apparently i tried rooting but i cant root without unlocking bootloader, only after i unlocked the bootloader i manage to get root
so it is advisable to just keep my unlock bootloader and flash new roms using Flashtool?
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If you want a practically guaranteed method of rooting, yes that would be easiest. FTFs only come out like 1-2 weeks at most after the update is sent out anyway
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I saw a few posts with solutions how to root newest FW (autoroot, root using recovery) but I don't have unlocked BL and I can't unlock it because my phone doesn't fastboot.
So is there a tricky way (I know how to use ADB so I won't have a problem with it if there's a solution using it) how to root newest fw for those with locked BL?
Please, don't offtop if you don't have nothing smart to say.
romcio47 said:
I saw a few posts with solutions how to root newest FW (autoroot, root using recovery) but I don't have unlocked BL and I can't unlock it because my phone doesn't fastboot.
So is there a tricky way (I know how to use ADB so I won't have a problem with it if there's a solution using it) how to root newest fw for those with locked BL?
Please, don't offtop if you don't have nothing smart to say.
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Check this thread out on how to make fastboot work, will cost a little of money, but taking from the guys already done it's worth it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232050
Regards Dousan...
Dousan said:
Check this thread out on how to make fastboot work, will cost a little of money, but taking from the guys already done it's worth it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232050
Regards Dousan...
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Yeah but what if we don't want to unlock the bootloader...flashing won't work cuz the update isn't OTA. What is this Recovery mode everyone is talking about?
I don't think you can flash a firmware through recovery AKA clockwork mod
To use recovery aka clock work mod you need to use fastboot to boot recovery play IMG, and flash a custom ROM like Dalvik2Cache
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Fokezy said:
Yeah but what if we don't want to unlock the bootloader...flashing won't work cuz the update isn't OTA. What is this Recovery mode everyone is talking about?
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Only way to get root with locked bootloader is by ota if available.
With unlocked bootlaoder you can do by several ways, for example flash pre-rooted DoomLord's kernel.
Thanks for every reply. I don't need root for now, I just wanted to ask if it's possible
BTW newest FW is awesome
romcio47 said:
I saw a few posts with solutions how to root newest FW (autoroot, root using recovery) but I don't have unlocked BL and I can't unlock it because my phone doesn't fastboot.
So is there a tricky way (I know how to use ADB so I won't have a problem with it if there's a solution using it) how to root newest fw for those with locked BL?
Please, don't offtop if you don't have nothing smart to say.
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Yes you can simple re-flash to 2.3.2 root with gingerbreak and do an OTA update and you'll keep your root running 2.3.3 gingerbread rooted 4.0.A.2.368 R00i with locked bootloader...
You can use the new zergrush exploit, I heard that it works on 2.3.3
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Fokezy said:
You can use the new zergrush exploit, I heard that it works on 2.3.3
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It does http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312859
is there a way to get or keep root updating to 2.3.4 / 40..... update
Wait for OTA
or, flash through recovery (if your bootloader is unlocked) +autoroot
Sent from the best phone ever
i have 2.3.3 rooted bootloader locked and a ota update aviable i hears if i so a ota update i ll lose root :/
what did you say?
anyway, if you followed the downgrade-root-OTA method, you won't lose root for as long as all your succeeding updates will be AND ONLY BE via OTA granting your bootloader is LOCKED (as your phone will be bricked if BL is unlocked) and that the system files were not tampered in any way..
.. For the INSTANT solution:
Go ahead and unlock your bootloader and flash Doomlords kernel.
Done and done.
HearthC0re said:
.. For the INSTANT solution:
Go ahead and unlock your bootloader and flash Doomlords kernel.
Done and done.
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Yes exactly easiest way plus you get the update now and don't need to rely on ota every time
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downgrade to what? 2.2.3? n i hears there is bad points to unlocking bootloader like play station sutie worrys of that not working :/
hi to every one i would like to ask before i unlock my bootloader and rooting stuff. im presently on stock rom right now with firmware 2.3.4 baseband ver. -64 and build number .62. i alredy browse threads and guides about this but unfortunately i was not able to find answer.
ok my question is this.
1. will it be possible for me to install custom rom if im just going to unlock my bootloader but not rooted?
2. there are topics about easy rooting on gen. discussion .i just like to ask,is it possible to disregard downgrading process from .62 to .42 if the bootloader is unlocked for the rooting process. since i dont want to downgrade.there has been issues of bricking the phone if your going to downgrade and update afterwards via ota.
3. can anyone give me updated guide for unlocking bootloader and rooting based on my current firmware.
Thanks in advance.
shallumabijah said:
1. will it be possible for me to install custom rom if im just going to unlock my bootloader but not rooted?
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Yes, custom roms are usually (always?) prerooted, so it gives u root permissions. Bootloader is needed to flash custom kernel.
shallumabijah said:
2. there are topics about easy rooting on gen. discussion .i just like to ask,is it possible to disregard downgrading process from .62 to .42 if the bootloader is unlocked for the rooting process. since i dont want to downgrade.there has been issues of bricking the phone if your going to downgrade and update afterwards via ota.
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If the bootloader is unlocked ur phone gets bricked after update. However u can downgrade with locked bootloader, next root and than update. If u want lock bootloader use file attached (unpack rar archive and flash ftf using flashtool).
On the other hand u can install CWM and use RootXperia.zip (attached) to root.
shallumabijah said:
3. can anyone give me updated guide for unlocking bootloader and rooting based on my current firmware.
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Bootloader:
Unlocking
Root:
1. 2.3.3 - use SuperOneClick Method (maybe work with 2.3.4 i dont use it) or RootXperia.zip or custom Kernel/Rom
2. 2.3.4 - use RootXperia.zip or Custom Kernel/Rom
chemney thanks for the reply..strange i cant find the thanks button using my arc. im going to use my compiuter later.
my arc is 2 days old. so im thinking if im going to unlock and root my phone or not..haha.
Unlock it
You won't regret it
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@flo95
im really planning to do that.but before proceeding i would like to ask if it is compulsary to downgrade to .42 to gain root access cuz my im on .62 right now.
what do you think should i do first unlock bootloader or the rooting process.?
actually i already tried to unlock my boot loader but in typing imei process the instruction wanted me type 14 digits but upon seing my phones imei it has 15 digits. haha
@shallumabijah
next time read instructions it better
Instructions | Sony Xperia said:
the first 14 digits (remove the last digit) of your phone’s IMEI number
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first what i did when i began to want root my phone was unlocking bootloader and than flashing DooMKernel which is prerooted and i didnt need to do it myself (also i got OverClocking, UnderVolting and some other things which i hadnt with stock kernel)
shallumabijah said:
chemney thanks for the reply..strange i cant find the thanks button using my arc. im going to use my compiuter later.
my arc is 2 days old. so im thinking if im going to unlock and root my phone or not..haha.
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no problem. in xda app if u touch post for the moment u got menu. slide it and there is bouquet of flower with "thanks" (i think cause i have polish version)
ch3mn3y said:
@shallumabijah
learn reading
first what i did when i began to want root my phone was unlocking bootloader and than flashing DooMKernel which is prerooted and i didnt need to do it myself (also i got OverClocking, UnderVolting and some other things which i hadnt with stock kernel)
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ive been reading topics about this but up to now my confidence is not that hi to proceed. im on htc desire s before which is rooted. i think im going read more before proceeding..im new to arc society.hehe.thanks again.
Hi I am a newbie to the android community. I am using a xperia arc s running on official 4.0.3 which has been rooted using the zergrush method. I intend to flash the boost hd rc5 rom and do I need to unlock bootloader to be able to flash the kernel first? Appreciate any help.
Thank You!!!
yes you have to open your bootloader
no you do not need to necessarily unlock your bootloader to flash a custom kernel...youcan always hotboot into one if you need it so urgently....
however, i wod anytime recommend you to unlock your bootloder....
an unlockd bootloder, garuntees you that come what may, you device is always recoverable and every mistake can be fixed...although you lose your warranty, you can always, relock it using the methods our devs have shown....with that, you can always claim back your warranty....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1324703
hi sorry for noob question.
i rooted my phone a while ago, and i think i remember unlocking bootloader but im not sure. i DO have TWRP recovery, does that mean that i had to unlock my bootloader to get it; thus it is unlocked?
thanks!
souvasaurus said:
hi sorry for noob question.
i rooted my phone a while ago, and i think i remember unlocking bootloader but im not sure. i DO have TWRP recovery, does that mean that i had to unlock my bootloader to get it; thus it is unlocked?
thanks!
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Since u r rooted and already have custom recovery flashed,there's no need to do anything else..u can now flash custom rom of ur need via recovery.
International Samsung devices have an unlocked bootloader when you buy it.
So it's necesseray but already done by the manufacturer.