I've just bought my Galaxy Nexus for two days to replace my dead Nexus One.
The UI of ICS is so great but I miss the function from DEVs, like vibrate when the call made.
I have rooted my Nexus One without unlocking the bootloader and I would love to root my Galaxy Nexus without unlocking too.
Is there any DEV going to work on this?
I don't believe anybody is working on this since BL unlock is so simple, and there aren't really any disadvantages (that I know of). In order for root to occur without BL unlock, there would have to be an exploit found in the stock image. Is there a particular reason you don't want to unlock it? You have only had the phone two days, so I imagine your data loss won't be that big of an issue.
kekspernikai said:
I don't believe anybody is working on this since BL unlock is so simple, and there aren't really any disadvantages (that I know of). In order for root to occur without BL unlock, there would have to be an exploit found in the stock image. Is there a particular reason you don't want to unlock it? You have only had the phone two days, so I imagine your data loss won't be that big of an issue.
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unlocking BL void the warranty
Booker-T said:
unlocking BL void the warranty
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And rooting doesn't? After all, it does allow for modification/deletion of system files. In any case, you can re-lock it just as easily.
Booker-T said:
unlocking BL void the warranty
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Accidentally thanked you haha - missed the quote button.
You can lock it if you have to send it in or return it, you know. The lock command is just as simple as the unlock!
zombieflanders said:
And rooting doesn't? After all, it does allow for modification/deletion of system files. In any case, you can re-lock it just as easily.
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Rooting doesn't make the splash screen change (the lock under "Google"), so it can be easily unroot by deleting related files in the system and make it look like stock.
Are you sure a unlocked devices can lock again? Nexus One can't do this.
Booker-T said:
Rooting doesn't make the splash screen change (the lock under "Google"), so it can be easily unroot by deleting related files in the system and make it look like stock.
Are you sure a unlocked devices can lock again? Nexus One can't do this.
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Yes, "fastboot oem lock" will re-lock the bootloader and make the padlock go away. Here is the write-up by droid-life (I can't view it at work, so I hope it has the right info!)
http://www.droid-life.com/2011/12/1...the-bootloader-and-return-to-a-factory-state/
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Yes, "fastboot oem lock" will re-lock the bootloader and make the padlock go away. Here is the write-up by droid-life (I can't view it at work, so I hope it has the right info!)
http://www.droid-life.com/2011/12/1...the-bootloader-and-return-to-a-factory-state/
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Mine one is the GSM one, I have searched on Googles, there is no GSM version re-lock tutorial there, so I doubt GSM version cannot re-lock.
And I don't have the stock image.
Booker-T said:
Mine one is the GSM one, I have searched on Googles, there is no GSM version re-lock tutorial there, so I doubt GSM version cannot re-lock.
And I don't have the stock image.
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I thought the GSM factory image was pretty widely available?
http://www.theverge.com/2011/12/4/2610060/google-galaxy-nexus-factory-image-restore-phone
I am fairly certain people with the GSM variant have re-locked their phones, but I would check the Nexus android development section (GSM) for proof.
I've tested relocking and can confirm it works fine
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Booker-T said:
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I feel like this is a myth. You're not using an exploit, or anything like that, you're using a manufacturer provided tool to unlock the bootloader. Taken from android.com:
On Nexus One, Nexus S, Nexus S 4G, Xoom, and Galaxy Nexus, the bootloader is locked by default. With the device in fastboot mode, the bootloader is unlocked with
$ fastboot oem unlock
The procedure must be confirmed on-screen, and deletes the user data for privacy reasons. It only needs to be run once.
On Nexus One, the operation voids the warranty and is irreversible.
On Nexus S, Nexus S 4G, Xoom, and Galaxy Nexus, the bootloader can be locked back with
$ fastboot oem lock
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I would love a way to root without unlocking the bootloader -- coming from the Nexus One, which I easily rooted without ever touching the bootloader -- it didn't occur to me that rooting would require unlocking the bootloader. Of course, I wish now that I'd unlocked the bootloader right when I took the phone out of the box, which is, I see now, what everyone recommends. But I've more data on the phone than I want to deal with losing right now.
So if anyone following this thread turns up a way to root without unlocking the bootloader, please let us know!
You won't see this feature arrive until manufacturers start selling ICS phones with locked bootloaders (I'm looking at you HTC, LG, etc). Devs will then try to punch a hole through the OS instead of using simple fastboot commands, as the bootloader will be locked down.
I don't understand why you would wait though, just fastboot oem unlock, root, then fastboot oem lock. The only way your warranty is going to be voided is if you have a rooted rom, that padlock means nothing on the Galaxy Nexus. IF THEY SEE SUPERUSER, THEY KNOW YOU ROOTED. They don't give a **** about the splash screen
Is there a way to remove the "unlock" icon on the boot screen without relocking the boot loader?
MagicMan3 said:
Is there a way to remove the "unlock" icon on the boot screen without relocking the boot loader?
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Nope. Not unless we can get our hands on an engineering bootloader, which will likely allow flashing of all partitions on the device.
Anyways, how often do you have to look at that little lock? A few seconds on every boot?
I assume someone has tried, but does the USB jig for the SGSII work on the SGN?
It's a badge of honor
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I tried my SG2 jig and it just puts it into bootloader mode.
It's not a big deal, just like my phone "perfect" lol
MagicMan3 said:
I tried my SG2 jig and it just puts it into bootloader mode.
It's not a big deal, just like my phone "perfect" lol
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The unlock icon does make your Nexus perfect!!! They way they should be unlocked...
There is a buyer for my Samsung Galaxy Nexus and he wants it asap, unlucky me i have the lock symbol on the display ( after unlocking bootloader and rooting ) can any one please help me in a way i can get rid of the lock symbol ??? and does the mobile remain rooted or root will be lost ??
I don't really see what you're asking... so are you referring to the the lock symbol on boot "open" or "closed"? Or a homescreen lockscreen?
And what do you want it to be? What do you want to do? Are you trying to restore to stock? You're not telling us.
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I don't really see what you're asking... so are you referring to the the lock symbol on boot "open" or "closed"? Or a homescreen lockscreen?
And what do you want it to be? What do you want to do? You're not telling us.
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when i first get my mobile when turning on it gives only google word, but after bootloader unlocked now it gives the google word and on the button of the screen ( open lock ) symbol....i just want to get rid of the symbol but remain rooted.... dont know if you know it is like the SGS2 with the yellow traingle
mrlove6 said:
when i first get my mobile when turning on it gives only google word, but after bootloader unlocked now it gives the google word and on the button of the screen ( open lock ) symbol....i just want to get rid of the symbol but remain rooted.... dont know if you know it is like the SGS2 with the yellow traingle
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That just means the bootloader is unlocked. Why do you want it locked again? It makes no difference to the experience. It just allows you to flash things via fastboot and/or hack the phone. Relocking the bootloader is a bad idea if you intend to ever unlock it again, because that completely wipes the device.
If the person you're selling it to wants the phone back to stock, just locking the bootloader DOES NOT DO THAT. You need to flash the Google Images and then relock the bootloader.
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That just means the bootloader is unlocked. Why do you want it locked again? It makes no difference to the experience. It just allows you to flash things via fastboot and/or hack the phone.
If the person you're selling it to wants the phone back to stock, just locking the bootloader DOES NOT DO THAT. You need to flash the Google Images and then relock the bootloader.
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i know bro, but the buyer will not agree because of the warranty thing....etc
mrlove6 said:
i know bro, but the buyer will not agree because of the warranty thing....etc
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But if its rooted then just relocking the bootloader isn't going to help him get a warranty. Turning the phone in rooted is just as bad.
Restore it to stock then relock the bootloader. That's the only way he'll have his warranty.
Just flash the stock images and then the command "fastboot oem lock"
Warranty Accepted!
Changing ownership of the device voids the warranty with most carriers. (At least in the US). Do some research before you spin your wheels.
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Download the galaxy nexus toolkit. Will do it easy
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Is it possible to completely lock my my bootloader after unlocking it?
I used fastboot oem lock and now it says RELOCKED in fastboot. I also got rid of the security warning flag. Next I'd like to get a complete lock so I enter fastboot oem writesecureflag 3 which hangs the bootloader and doesn't fix my problem. has anyone yet been able to obtain complete LOCK?
CrisisCorE said:
Is it possible to completely lock my my bootloader after unlocking it?
I used fastboot oem lock and now it says RELOCKED in fastboot. I also got rid of the security warning flag. Next I'd like to get a complete lock so I enter fastboot oem writesecureflag 3 which hangs the bootloader and doesn't fix my problem. has anyone yet been able to obtain complete LOCK?
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Complete lock is NOT possible. That's the way it is.
not possible yet mate
Hmm shame, Thanks though.
Hello,
I Recently Unlocked my G4's Bootloader, and When I Power it On There is The "UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER" Writing in the Top Left Corner.
is There any Way I Can Make it Disappear?
Thanks a Lot!
Adi.
I also have question about bootloader unlocking. Is there any way to lock it back?
I want to know myself
adi90004 said:
Hello,
I Recently Unlocked my G4's Bootloader, and When I Power it On There is The "UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER" Writing in the Top Left Corner.
is There any Way I Can Make it Disappear?
Thanks a Lot!
Adi.
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As of right now there is no way to remove the unlocked bootloader flash screen.
PixPi said:
I also have question about bootloader unlocking. Is there any way to lock it back?
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Boot loaders cannot be relocked. In the future someone may figure out a way to do it.
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